Kids Across America 
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Summary
Kids Across America is a Christian sports camp committed to transforming urban America with the Gospel message. We do so using sports and urban arts as a platform to share the Gospel with youth and their leaders from all across the country.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Kids Across America
2036 Timberlake Road
Branson, MO 65616
Website: kaakamps.org
Phone: (417) 266-4000
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 831966879
CEO/President: Randy Odom
Chairman: David Dill
Board size: 10
Founder: Kanakuk Kamps
Ruling year: 2019
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 08/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Our Vision: transforming urban youth to impact their communities for Christ.
Mission statement
Our Mission: To build Christian leaders by encouraging, equipping, and empowering urban youth and their mentors through camping and education.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Camps/Conference Centers
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1092 of 1435 | 32 of 37 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1410 of 1435 | 36 of 37 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1295 of 1435 | 33 of 37 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 108 of 1436 | 5 of 37 |
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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 | 8% | 21% | 17% | 18% | 20% | 3% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 3% | 17% | 14% | 16% | 18% | 3% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 30% | 83% | 84% | 88% | 94% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 3% | 14% | 14% | 19% | 18% | 20% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 70% | 17% | 16% | 12% | 6% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 74% | 76% | 67% | 68% | 68% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 95% | 124% | 104% | 87% | 101% | 17% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 92% | 78% | 58% | 69% | 12% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 5% | -24% | -4% | 13% | -1% | 83% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | -11% | -2% | 6% | 0% | 100% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 15% | 12% | 11% | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.38 | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.19 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.70 | 21.22 | 10.46 | 6.31 | 5.52 | 6.89 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.56 | 12.14 | 5.26 | 2.52 | 1.92 | 1.33 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 5.45 | 2.24 | 5.39 | 7.89 | 7.64 | 8.00 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.18 | 0.45 | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.37 | 0.55 | 1.86 | 4.16 | 5.43 | 7.89 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 6% | 6% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 4% | 4% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 256% | 169% | 195% | 246% | 269% | 486% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $198,661 | $1,007,604 | $2,097,054 | $2,444,170 | $1,844,328 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $214,451 | $103,607 | $97,226 | $46,212 | $157,266 |
| Short-term investments | $266,937 | $401,404 | $359,959 | $391,603 | $301,441 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $680,049 | $1,512,615 | $2,554,239 | $2,881,985 | $2,303,035 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $13,752,414 | $14,302,458 | $13,563,890 | $12,875,949 | $13,564,000 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $9,369 | $144,728 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $13,752,414 | $14,302,458 | $13,573,259 | $13,020,677 | $13,564,000 |
| Total assets | $14,432,463 | $15,815,073 | $16,127,498 | $15,902,662 | $15,867,035 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $260,169 | $280,891 | $300,051 | $332,569 | $220,196 |
| Other current liabilities | $43,850 | $0 | $23,719 | $44,450 | $67,829 |
| Total current liabilities | $304,019 | $280,891 | $323,770 | $377,019 | $288,025 |
| Debt | $150,000 | $0 | $0 | $642,875 | $698,500 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $150,000 | $0 | $0 | $642,875 | $698,500 |
| Total liabilities | $454,019 | $280,891 | $323,770 | $1,019,894 | $986,525 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $13,511,605 | $14,716,938 | $14,292,477 | $12,770,744 | $13,372,961 |
| With donor restrictions | $466,839 | $817,244 | $1,511,251 | $2,112,024 | $1,507,549 |
| Net assets | $13,978,444 | $15,534,182 | $15,803,728 | $14,882,768 | $14,880,510 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $5,565,323 | $6,453,818 | $6,518,660 | $5,142,258 | $17,884,741 |
| Program service revenue | $995,248 | $1,059,667 | $790,159 | $276,676 | $51,011 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $49,188 | $123,412 | $60,984 | $26,769 | $12,760 |
| Other revenue | $65,103 | $37,028 | $46,615 | $28,653 | $266 |
| Total other revenue | $1,109,539 | $1,220,107 | $897,758 | $332,098 | $64,037 |
| Total revenue | $6,674,862 | $7,673,925 | $7,416,418 | $5,474,356 | $17,948,778 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $6,127,765 | $6,023,906 | $4,317,981 | $3,785,719 | $2,089,806 |
| Management and general | $964,201 | $855,824 | $914,272 | $744,431 | $366,947 |
| Fundraising | $1,163,139 | $1,083,331 | $1,198,253 | $1,009,462 | $606,287 |
| Total expenses | $8,255,105 | $7,963,061 | $6,430,506 | $5,539,612 | $3,063,040 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($1,580,243) | ($289,136) | $985,912 | ($65,256) | $14,885,738 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($1,580,243) | ($289,136) | $985,912 | ($65,256) | $14,885,738 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Randy Odom | CEO/Presiden | $210,828 |
| Ray Arechiga | Executive Di | $110,673 |
| Stacey Rasmussen | Secretary | $72,510 |
Compensation data as of: 8/31/2024
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 6/11/2026. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
In 1978, Kanakuk Kamps started giving the last week of camp in the summer to serve the camping needs of urban youth. The I'm Third Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization was birthed out of this need and eventually the demand for a camp dedicated to serving urban youth and adult leaders became so great that the first Kids Across America Camp was built.
It was completed and opened in 1991, and in 1995, KAA 2 was opened adjacent to KAA 1. The number of young people and urban leaders served has grown every year. This demand led to the opening of a leadership training camp, called Higher Ground in 1998 and a fourth camp, KAA 3, in the summer of 2001. In September of 2000, the I'm Third Foundation was renamed Kids Across America (KAA). Each summer 20 campers receive a special "I'M THIRD" award.
As the numbers of young people and leaders served through the camps has grown, KAA has also grown in the scope of support services provided throughout the year.