Ninos de Mexico 
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Summary
Ninos de Mexico is a non-profit mission organization directly supported by churches and individuals throughout the United States.
THE NEED
The Greater Mexico City Area is one of the largest urban areas in the world with nearly 30 million people. In this metro area, there are thousands of street children. Some have been orphaned. Others have been abandoned. Still, others have been abused. All of them need the love of Jesus.
A FRUITFUL WORK
Since 1967, Ninos de Mexico has been giving LIFE to these children one child at time. Many of these children have grown up to become doctors, ministers, teachers, and more, helping to spread the good news of Jesus Christ in Mexico. Today, we are actively involved in sharing Jesus with the children and people of Mexico through our six children's homes, Christian school, medical outreach, and church plants.
OUR HOMES
Ninos de Mexico operates eight children's homes in the Mexico City area and the city of Cholula, Puebla. Each home is designed to function as a family. With Christian house parents, their kids, and 11-15 children. Ninos' homes are truly loving and caring places for the children to grow and learn the love of Jesus.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Ninos de Mexico
PO Box 309
Union, MO 63084-0309
Website: www.ninosdemexico.org/
Phone: (636) 583-2000
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 431118019
CEO/President: Steve Ross
Chairman: David Smith
Board size: 13
Founder:
Ruling year: 1980
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1988
Purpose
Our Vision: To be a Christian mission focused on caring for orphans (James 1:27) and encouraging growth in the local church (Acts 2:47).
Mission statement
Ninos exists to share the Gospel message of salvation through Jesus Christ with as many people as possible by raising at-risk children in Mexico to love God and grow to be mature educated Spirit-filled Christians with the ability and passion to evangelize their culture.
Commentary on the Ninos Mission Statement: "...share the Gospel message of salvation through Jesus Christ..." Following the commandment of Jesus, Ninos is committed to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey all that He has commanded. Evangelizing the lost with the saving grace of Jesus Christ is Ninos' number one priority. -Matthew 28:18-20
"...with as many people as possible..." Ninos may be strategically located near Mexico City, Mexico, but alumni and staff also interact with people living elsewhere. The focus is Mexico; the desired influential outcome through the children is ultimately worldwide. -Acts 1:8
"...by raising at-risk children in Mexico..." Since 1967, the core of Ninos' ministry has involved caring for the abandoned, abused, or orphaned children of Mexico. -James 1:27
"...to love God..." Among all the educational and professional aspirations Ninos has for each and every one of the children who come to live at the homes, the number one goal is for the children to know God and love Him. -Matthew 22:37-38
"...and grow to be mature educated..." Education for the children is of the utmost importance to Ninos. To advance in Mexico and have an influence on society, a quality education is almost essential. Ninos hopes the children grow into mature productive citizens. -1 Corinthians 13:11
"...Spirit-filled Christians with the ability and passion to evangelize..." Ninos hopes each one of the children accepts Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and in turn has a passion to tell others. Ninos strives to teach the children how to be firm in their faith and share their faith with others. -Romans 10:14-15
"...their culture". Although Ninos is located in Mexico and the children are Mexican citizens, many will relocate during their lifetime. The desire is for them to continue to evangelize their culture, no matter where they go. -Isaiah 6:8
Statement of faith
Essential truth. Our Statement of Faith. These things do not change at Ninos de Mexico. This is what we believe, and it's who we are at the core as a Christian mission.
We believe in one God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 5:16, 45; 6:1, 4, 8, 9; James 1:17 / John 1:1; 14:9 / Genesis 1:2; John 4:24; 14:16-20; 2 Peter 1:21)
We believe in God the all powerful Father, Creator of all things visible and invisible. (Genesis 1:1; Acts 17:24-28; Hebrews 11:3)
We believe in Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, our only Savior, (John 1:14; 1 John 4:9 / John 3:16; 2 Peter 3:18)
Who was born Jesus of Nazareth, completely human and completely divine, conceived of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, (Matthew 21:11; John 19:19 / John 1:14; Romans 5:15-17; Colossians 2:9; 1 John 1:1 / Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:26-38)
Who suffered and was crucified under the authority of the governor Pilate, (Luke 23:1-46)
Who died and was buried, and Who resurrected physically from the dead on the third day, (Luke 23:44-24:8; John 20:24-29; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8)
Who ascended to Heaven and now is seated at the right hand of the Father, (Luke 22:69; Acts 1:1-9; Colossians 3:1) and Who will return to the world to judge the living and the dead. (Matthew 24:36-42; John 14:1-3; Acts 1:10-11; 10:39-42; 1 Peter 4:5)
We believe in the Holy Spirit, Who is an active and operative part of the triune God, and Who lives in each Christian. (John 16:5-15; Acts 1:7-8; Romans 8:26-27)
We believe in the Bible; God's Holy Word, the Scriptures. We believe that God inspired the original writings of the Scriptures and those writings are without error. (Mark 12:36; John 14:26; 16:23-25; Acts 1:16; 1 Corinthians 2:12-13; 2 Timothy 3:14-16; 2 Peter 1:20-21)
We accept the Bible as the final authority for all issues of faith and practice. (Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 5:18; 24:35; Romans 15:4; Hebrews 4:12)
We believe the Bible teaches that man, created by God, sinned deliberately against God and is lost and without any hope apart from Jesus Christ. (Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23)
We believe the Bible teaches that salvation and the forgiveness of sins is reached only by grace through the blood of Jesus Christ. (Matthew 26:28; Romans 5:9; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 1 John 1:7)
We believe the Bible teaches that one receives the grace of God in expressing his faith in Christ, repenting of sin, confessing Christ, and being immersed (baptized) into Christ. (Romans 5:1-2 / Luke 24:45-47; Acts 3:19; 17:30; 2 Peter 3:9 / Matthew 10:32; Romans 10:9; Phillippians 2:11 / 1 John 4:15 / Acts 2:28; Romans 6:1-7; Galatians 3:27; Colossians 2:12; 1 Peter 3:21)
We believe the church is the body and bride of Christ, founded on the day of Pentecost and includes all Christians everywhere. (Matthew 16:13-18; Acts 2:14-47)
We believe the Bible teaches the Elders must exercise the authority over the local congregation. (Acts 20:28; Phillippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4)
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Foreign Missions
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1034 of 1074 | 131 of 139 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 929 of 1075 | 115 of 139 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 926 of 1075 | 118 of 139 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 903 of 1074 | 113 of 139 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 5% | 11% | 11% | 10% | 14% | 12% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 10% | 11% | 10% | 13% | 12% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 96% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 93% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 11% | 11% | 11% | 13% | 13% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | 4% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 7% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 75% | 78% | 78% | 74% | 74% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 89% | 91% | 103% | 88% | 99% | 86% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 75% | 68% | 80% | 68% | 74% | 64% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 11% | 9% | -3% | 12% | 1% | 14% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 14% | 10% | -4% | 15% | 1% | 18% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 13% | 12% | 11% | 12% | 12% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.16 | 0.89 | 1.23 | 1.09 | 1.19 | 1.11 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.19 | 2.42 | 2.42 | 2.18 | 2.27 | 2.35 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.64 | 2.15 | 2.99 | 2.37 | 2.70 | 2.60 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 23.29 | 45.52 | 59.00 | 20.85 | 18.44 | 47.36 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.64 | 5.47 | 3.95 | 4.81 | 4.21 | 4.51 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 6% | 9% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 1% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 82% | 103% | 80% | 90% | 82% | 90% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $557,203 | $455,683 | $535,312 | $429,843 | $408,757 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $2,598 | $9,137 | $9,213 | $12,578 | $7,948 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $559,801 | $464,820 | $544,525 | $442,421 | $416,705 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $796,173 | $659,154 | $640,871 | $562,226 | $563,350 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $796,173 | $659,154 | $640,871 | $562,226 | $563,350 |
| Total assets | $1,355,974 | $1,123,974 | $1,185,396 | $1,004,647 | $980,055 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $12,298 | $7,878 | $26,121 | $23,989 | $8,799 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $12,298 | $7,878 | $26,121 | $23,989 | $8,799 |
| Debt | $105,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $105,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $117,698 | $7,878 | $26,121 | $23,989 | $8,799 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,066,218 | $974,840 | $991,729 | $833,744 | $839,362 |
| With donor restrictions | $172,058 | $141,256 | $167,546 | $146,914 | $131,894 |
| Net assets | $1,238,276 | $1,116,096 | $1,159,275 | $980,658 | $971,256 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $1,269,833 | $1,300,550 | $1,416,915 | $1,150,890 | $1,167,943 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,852 | $6,401 | $6,067 | $5,603 | $1,812 |
| Other revenue | $50,012 | $37,587 | $48,828 | $45,356 | $86,039 |
| Total other revenue | $53,864 | $43,988 | $54,895 | $50,959 | $87,851 |
| Total revenue | $1,323,697 | $1,344,538 | $1,471,810 | $1,201,849 | $1,255,794 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $904,159 | $1,080,852 | $1,003,270 | $888,016 | $806,209 |
| Management and general | $160,689 | $160,727 | $148,611 | $144,185 | $132,987 |
| Fundraising | $136,669 | $146,138 | $141,312 | $160,246 | $145,194 |
| Total expenses | $1,201,517 | $1,387,717 | $1,293,193 | $1,192,447 | $1,084,390 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $122,180 | ($43,179) | $178,617 | $9,402 | $171,404 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $122,180 | ($43,179) | $178,617 | $9,402 | $171,404 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Steve Ross | Executive Director | $80,921 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2020
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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History
In 1966, a young couple from Missouri made a trip to Mexico to assess how they could best work to meet needs and evangelize the people. They were met in Mexico City by veteran missionary Dean Cary. After much prayer they decided to begin a program that would later be called "Ninos de Mexico". In January of 1967 they moved to Mexico to begin the work.
In 1978, an office was opened in Union, Missouri to provide communications with U.S. churches and to take care of the business end of the expanding ministry.
Since then, many faithful house parents, staff, and volunteers have followed the Lord's calling to care for and share the love of Christ with over 470 kids. Today, there are nine homes in three Mexican states, 117 kids and 40 staff members living out James 1:27.
Program accomplishments
Since 1967, Ninos de Mexico has given almost 500 kids in the greater Mexico City area a new hope and future.