Back2Back Ministries 
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Summary
Back2Back Ministries is an international Christian non-profit organization that is dedicated to being a voice for orphans.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Back2Back Ministries
PO Box 70
Mason, OH 45040
Website: back2back.org
Phone: 513-754-0300
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 311468516
CEO/President: Todd and Beth Guckenberger
Chairman: Julie Cooper
Board size: 15
Founder:
Ruling year: 1996
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2011
Purpose
We desire for every orphan and impoverished child to have the opportunity for success through "care for today and hope for tomorrow". Our goal is that each child would experience restoration to a life of purpose in which they can become fulfilled and mature Christian adults.
All that we do is committed to helping orphaned and vulnerable children become dependent on Jesus, independent and economically sustainable, and good neighbors living interdependently with others in their community.
Mission statement
We exist to love and care for orphans and impoverished children, by meeting their physical, spiritual, educational, social and emotional needs that they might overcome their life circumstances and break free from the cycle of generational poverty.
Statement of faith
Articles
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| 5/7/2021 | MinistryWatch Podcast: Josh Duggar Arrest, Jerry Falwell Jr. Update, and Donor Advised Funds Explained |
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Adoption/Foster Care
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 166 of 1420 | 10 of 58 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 443 of 1420 | 13 of 58 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 95 of 1420 | 9 of 58 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 545 of 1421 | 22 of 58 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 6% | 7% | 5% | 4% | 5% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 5% | 7% | 5% | 4% | 5% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 67% | 98% | 98% | 100% | 99% | 101% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 5% | 7% | 5% | 6% | 6% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 33% | 2% | 2% | 0% | 1% | -1% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 86% | 84% | 85% | 84% | 82% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 98% | 116% | 106% | 85% | 73% | 76% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 74% | 100% | 89% | 73% | 61% | 62% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 2% | -16% | -6% | 15% | 27% | 24% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 1% | -14% | -5% | 13% | 28% | 31% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 9% | 9% | 10% | 11% | 12% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.76 | 0.95 | 0.83 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.87 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.74 | 1.39 | 1.35 | 1.32 | 1.38 | 1.74 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.54 | 1.31 | 1.11 | 0.94 | 0.97 | 1.51 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 12.12 | 27.03 | 34.51 | 40.75 | 39.91 | 25.57 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.91 | 8.79 | 10.45 | 12.39 | 12.04 | 7.62 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 7% | 6% | 6% | 7% | 10% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 7% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 111% | 98% | 113% | 131% | 132% | 104% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $2,855,864 | $3,154,671 | $6,442,082 | $5,148,020 | $6,677,606 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $35,777 | $9,591 | $9,653 | $8,862 | $283,025 |
| Short-term investments | $9,329,249 | $10,438,344 | $7,186,310 | $6,719,042 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $12,220,890 | $13,602,606 | $13,638,045 | $11,875,924 | $6,960,631 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $54,394 |
| Fixed assets | $4,464,188 | $4,651,959 | $4,332,854 | $4,390,799 | $4,590,322 |
| Other long-term assets | $292,404 | $76,415 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $510,778 |
| Total long-term assets | $4,756,592 | $4,728,374 | $4,407,854 | $4,465,799 | $5,155,494 |
| Total assets | $16,977,482 | $18,330,980 | $18,045,899 | $16,341,723 | $12,116,125 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $452,132 | $394,164 | $334,693 | $297,551 | $272,221 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $452,132 | $394,164 | $334,693 | $297,551 | $272,221 |
| Debt | $727,581 | $769,765 | $810,111 | $848,690 | $885,599 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $727,581 | $769,765 | $810,111 | $848,690 | $885,599 |
| Total liabilities | $1,179,713 | $1,163,929 | $1,144,804 | $1,146,241 | $1,157,820 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $14,214,231 | $13,593,439 | $12,468,003 | $12,339,906 | $8,559,405 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,583,538 | $3,573,612 | $4,433,092 | $2,855,576 | $2,398,900 |
| Net assets | $15,797,769 | $17,167,051 | $16,901,095 | $15,195,482 | $10,958,305 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $13,656,650 | $13,980,922 | $15,073,840 | $15,654,906 | $14,030,760 |
| Program service revenue | $90,816 | $189,978 | $104,657 | $90,321 | $88,439 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $164,253 | $159,678 | $22,850 | $37,709 | ($212,131) |
| Other revenue | ($14,641) | ($57,975) | ($107,138) | ($46,540) | $21,456 |
| Total other revenue | $240,428 | $291,681 | $20,369 | $81,490 | ($102,236) |
| Total revenue | $13,897,078 | $14,272,603 | $15,094,209 | $15,736,396 | $13,928,524 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $13,855,318 | $12,695,555 | $10,971,165 | $9,641,458 | $8,634,594 |
| Management and general | $1,438,250 | $1,434,143 | $1,228,802 | $1,243,975 | $1,242,991 |
| Fundraising | $764,184 | $1,030,736 | $685,923 | $652,895 | $660,646 |
| Total expenses | $16,057,752 | $15,160,434 | $12,885,890 | $11,538,328 | $10,538,231 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($2,160,674) | ($887,831) | $2,208,319 | $4,198,068 | $3,390,293 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($2,160,674) | ($887,831) | $2,208,319 | $4,198,068 | $3,390,293 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Todd Guckenberger | Executive Director | $241,357 |
| Beth Guckenberger | Co - Executive Director | $157,746 |
| Jeremy Lantz | US Ops Director | $154,021 |
| John Uchereck | Site Staff | $150,016 |
| Matt Cooper | Equipping & Care Director | $143,219 |
| Jeffrey Coppins | Development | $131,050 |
| Julie Cooper - start 924 | President TFW | $116,618 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
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History
Program accomplishments
Because of you, over 30,000 mission trip guests have traveled with Back2Back to serve orphaned and vulnerable children. More than 250 students gained access to a high school and college education. 37 children's homes are making the transition away from institutional care to family-style care. Over 500 organizations have been trained in Trauma Competent Care, helping over 250,000 children in 68 countries around the world.