Africa Renewal Ministries 
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Summary
Through Africa Renewal, people are finding hope. Children have access to education, medical care, leadership training and spiritual discipleship, and young adults are earning advanced degrees. Pastors are receiving theological training and are able to care for their church congregations and beyond. Families and communities as well as U.S. church partners and sponsors get to experience renewal first-hand.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Africa Renewal Ministries
16414 San Pedro Ave
Ste 955
San Antonio, TX 78232
Website: africarenewal.org
Phone: 210-979-7441
Email: armusa@africarenewal.org
Organization details
EIN: 432004779
CEO/President: Jay Mathis
Chairman: Brian Park (US)/Barbara Tusubira Mukasa (Uganda)
Board size: 7
Founder: Pastor Peter Kasirivu
Ruling year: 2003
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2009
Purpose
Embracing Children: At Africa Renewal, children are a core part of our mission. The children in Uganda today will be our next generation of leaders, and they also make up some of the most vulnerable members of our communities. Through our many development programs and sponsorship opportunities, we are able to meet the needs of vulnerable children who would otherwise not have access to education and healthcare. We have programs designed for different age groups, serving children ages 2 through 20 years old.
Equipping Leaders: When a leader is equipped and empowered, communities are transformed. At Africa Renewal, we are committed to developing leaders so they can go out and bring hope to their communities. We engage with young adults, pastors, and others to prepare them to lead by modeling Christ-like character in their areas of influence.
Empowering Communities: There are many communities in Uganda that have critical, unmet needs. Africa Renewal has chosen to work through local affiliated churches, reaching various communities across Uganda with aid. Through our partnerships with local churches and a variety of programs, Africa Renewal empowers communities by sharing the hope of Jesus Christ and providing access to food, healthcare, and education. Through careful planning and selection, we plant churches in strategic areas and provide pastoral training so the church may be a conduit of love to transform communities.
Mission statement
We exist to renew Africa through the gospel of Jesus Christ and the local church by embracing children, equipping leaders, and empowering communities.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Foreign Missions
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 54 of 1022 | 9 of 121 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 284 of 1024 | 42 of 121 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 138 of 1024 | 12 of 121 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 73 of 1022 | 10 of 121 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 5% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 1% | 3% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 1% | 3% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 4% | 4% | 2% | 1% | 3% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 92% | 93% | 93% | 95% | 94% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 95% | 95% | 102% | 103% | 103% | 101% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 88% | 94% | 96% | 97% | 96% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 5% | 5% | -2% | -3% | -3% | -1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 9% | 33% | -16% | -24% | -18% | -6% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 4% | 3% | 5% | 5% | 3% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.21 | 4.45 | 4.67 | 4.19 | 4.10 | 5.09 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.29 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.02 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.77 | 4.46 | 4.67 | 4.19 | 4.11 | 5.18 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 20.97 | 3.29 | 1.97 | 2.44 | 3.35 | 494.54 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.05 | 0.30 | 0.51 | 0.41 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.11 | 1.87 | 1.27 | 1.69 | 2.05 | 2.31 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 30% | 51% | 41% | 30% | 0% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 75% | 16% | 11% | 14% | 17% | 20% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $825,455 | $790,738 | $769,398 | $799,665 | $652,796 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $9,814 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $835,269 | $790,738 | $769,398 | $799,665 | $652,796 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $2,086 | $0 | $117 | $1,994 | $10,599 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $153 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $2,086 | $153 | $117 | $1,994 | $10,599 |
| Total assets | $837,355 | $790,891 | $769,515 | $801,659 | $663,395 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $254,198 | $400,911 | $315,498 | $238,776 | $1,320 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $254,198 | $400,911 | $315,498 | $238,776 | $1,320 |
| Debt | $0 | $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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $254,198 | $400,911 | $315,498 | $238,776 | $1,320 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $583,157 | $389,980 | $454,017 | $562,883 | $104,500 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $557,575 |
| Net assets | $583,157 | $389,980 | $454,017 | $562,883 | $662,075 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $3,913,575 | $3,625,994 | $3,113,553 | $3,184,314 | $3,337,833 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $964 | $1,194 | $1,404 | $5,152 | $3,925 |
| Other revenue | $1,676 | $810 | $295 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $2,640 | $2,004 | $1,699 | $5,152 | $3,925 |
| Total revenue | $3,916,215 | $3,627,998 | $3,115,252 | $3,189,466 | $3,341,758 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $3,433,940 | $3,424,679 | $2,990,177 | $3,109,483 | $3,191,996 |
| Management and general | $156,731 | $126,057 | $154,212 | $156,896 | $97,407 |
| Fundraising | $132,367 | $141,299 | $79,729 | $22,279 | $90,312 |
| Total expenses | $3,723,038 | $3,692,035 | $3,224,118 | $3,288,658 | $3,379,715 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $193,177 | ($64,037) | ($108,866) | ($99,192) | ($37,957) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $193,177 | ($64,037) | ($108,866) | ($99,192) | ($37,957) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Jay Mathis | President | $97,488 |
| Erica Sustayta | CFO | $7,700 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2020
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 11/30/2021. To update the information below, please email: info@ministrywatch.com
History
In 1990, our founder Pastor Peter Kasirivu started Africa Renewal through Gaba Community Church in response to the overwhelming needs he saw in his community. Pastor Peter found that many people in Gaba didn't have access to basic necessities, including healthcare and education. Furthermore, they had never heard the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through his experience and first-hand knowledge of Gaba, he started a ministry that provided real solutions to the lost, vulnerable, hurting, and sick in his community.
Program accomplishments
Under Pastor Peter's leadership, Africa Renewal has grown to seven affiliated ministries that impact more than 30 communities across Uganda. Together, through the combined efforts of the team and countless volunteers, donors, and sponsors, Africa Renewal has planted more than 650 churches, trained over 2,700 leaders, and sponsored 15,000-plus children.