Lenawee Christian Ministries / The Centre 
The information on this page was last updated 5/17/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Lenawee Christian Ministries is a public charity and is the parent organization to Lenawee Christian School and the Christian Family Centre in Adrian, MI.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Lenawee Christian Ministries / The Centre
1800 WEST US 223
Adrian, MI 49221
Website: thecentre.info
Phone: (517) 263-6232
Organization details
EIN: 382602775
CEO/President: Kristy Taylor
Chairman: Sherilyn Emberton
Board size: 7
Founder: Orville and Ruth Merillat
Ruling year: 1986
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Lenawee Christian Ministries operates as a public charity and is the parent organization that supports the mission of Lenawee Christian School and the Christian Family Centre
Mission statement
"The Christian Family Centre exists to glorify Jesus Christ by supporting the physical, spiritual, and social wellness of our communities."
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 972 of 1420 | 93 of 145 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 272 of 1420 | 29 of 145 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 910 of 1420 | 98 of 145 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1383 of 1421 | 140 of 145 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 91% | 69% | 79% | 76% | 72% | 75% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 9% | 31% | 21% | 24% | 28% | 25% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 79% | 70% | 74% | 78% | 78% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 82% | 70% | 82% | 98% | 110% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 65% | 49% | 61% | 77% | 86% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 18% | 30% | 18% | 2% | -10% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 7% | 14% | 7% | 1% | -3% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 20% | 28% | 24% | 22% | 22% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.01 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.29 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.87 | 8.52 | 14.46 | 10.46 | 50.15 | 31.11 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.16 | 2.60 | 4.60 | 3.51 | 16.74 | 9.07 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.81 | 5.13 | 3.20 | 3.05 | 0.96 | 0.58 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.19 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 1.04 | 1.73 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.74 | 3.72 | 1.79 | 2.29 | -0.03 | -0.97 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 2% | 6% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 76% | 319% | 305% | 285% | 293% | 324% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $1,704,077 | $243,276 | $241,164 | $160,567 | $336,816 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $669,957 | $1,091,311 | $1,360,925 | $142,227 | $165,063 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,374,034 | $1,334,587 | $1,602,089 | $302,794 | $501,879 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $17,747,610 | $17,822,654 | $14,989,619 | $14,880,959 | $15,112,772 |
| Other long-term assets | $101,587 | $138,923 | $171,952 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $17,849,197 | $17,961,577 | $15,161,571 | $14,880,959 | $15,112,772 |
| Total assets | $20,223,231 | $19,296,164 | $16,763,660 | $15,183,753 | $15,614,651 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $387,055 | $312,711 | $402,776 | $186,459 | $712,600 |
| Other current liabilities | $75,325 | $104,014 | $123,135 | $129,273 | $155,976 |
| Total current liabilities | $462,380 | $416,725 | $525,911 | $315,732 | $868,576 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $101,587 | $138,923 | $171,952 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $101,587 | $138,923 | $171,952 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $563,967 | $555,648 | $697,863 | $315,732 | $868,576 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $19,659,264 | $18,740,516 | $16,065,797 | $14,868,021 | $14,746,075 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $19,659,264 | $18,740,516 | $16,065,797 | $14,868,021 | $14,746,075 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $5,211,279 | $6,923,590 | $5,179,886 | $3,753,443 | $3,087,162 |
| Program service revenue | $1,358,528 | $1,391,344 | $1,190,052 | $1,096,539 | $825,111 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $389,963 | $4,865 | $16,093 | $3,550 | $3,610 |
| Other revenue | $556,602 | $497,019 | $440,361 | $338,322 | $207,033 |
| Total other revenue | $2,305,093 | $1,893,228 | $1,646,506 | $1,438,411 | $1,035,754 |
| Total revenue | $7,516,372 | $8,816,818 | $6,826,392 | $5,191,854 | $4,122,916 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $4,889,883 | $4,297,364 | $4,146,793 | $3,978,643 | $3,552,116 |
| Management and general | $1,245,108 | $1,742,385 | $1,376,854 | $1,091,265 | $1,001,878 |
| Fundraising | $27,406 | $102,350 | $104,970 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $6,162,397 | $6,142,099 | $5,628,617 | $5,069,908 | $4,553,994 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,353,975 | $2,674,719 | $1,197,775 | $121,946 | ($431,078) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,353,975 | $2,674,719 | $1,197,775 | $121,946 | ($431,078) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Dr Todd Marshall | CEO | $219,956 |
| Rachel Mannor | Finance Dire | $127,264 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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History
Founded in 1988 by Orville and Ruth Merillat, The Centre was envisioned as a wholesome place where families could enjoy recreation, connection, and spiritual growth.
Rooted in Christian values, we serve Adrian, Lenawee County, and beyond by offering world-class fitness facilities, family programs, and events - all centered on Christ's love.
Today, we continue to strengthen lives through community, service, and excellence, welcoming people of all backgrounds to grow mind, body, and spirit.