The 4.2.20 Foundation / Biblical Languages and Translation 
The information on this page was last updated 11/30/2022. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
The 4.2.20 Foundation is a non profit organization committed to advancing access and engagement with the whole Word of God for every language, culture & people.
Through the Institute for Biblical Languages & Translation (IBLT) we aim to accelerate the training of Old Testament translators and consultants in order for it to be possible to begin OT translations in every language by 2033. We are dedicated to eliminating the Old Testament Gap, enabling access and engagement with the whole Word in every language and among oral and Deaf communities.
Contact information
Mailing address:
The 4.2.20 Foundation
P.O. Box 23027
Richmond, VA 23223
Website: 4220foundation.com
Phone: 804-482-0756
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 473406578
CEO/President: David Swarr PhD
Chairman: Samuel Chiang
Board size: 9
Founder:
Ruling year: 2015
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2017
Purpose
Vision: The whole Word accessible to the whole world
Our Goal: to see the whole Word available in the 4,000+ languages still requiring a translation of the Old Testament
Our Commitment: to play a part by training 4,220 translators and consultants in Biblical Hebrew by 2033
Mission statement
To advance access and engagement with the whole Word of God for every language, culture and people whether written, oral or signed.
Statement of faith
The 4.2.20 Foundation subscribes to the Lausanne Covenant.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Bible Translation Organizations
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 99 of 1077 | 1 of 16 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 484 of 1078 | 8 of 16 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 141 of 1078 | 3 of 16 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 56 of 1077 | 1 of 16 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 8% | 8% | 8% | 7% | 12% | 13% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 10% | 12% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 73% | 68% | 90% | 85% | 96% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 8% | 5% | 6% | 6% | 11% | 14% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | 27% | 32% | 10% | 15% | 4% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 82% | 89% | 89% | 88% | 77% | 71% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 89% | 113% | 99% | 99% | 90% | 86% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 73% | 100% | 88% | 87% | 70% | 61% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 11% | -13% | 1% | 1% | 10% | 14% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 13% | -293% | 9% | 5% | 34% | 40% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 7% | 6% | 5% | 6% | 11% | 15% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.03 | 4.69 | 3.97 | 3.08 | 3.01 | 2.34 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.25 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.01 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.68 | 4.69 | 3.97 | 3.08 | 3.02 | 2.37 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.18 | 2.80 | 2.44 | 2.75 | 41.82 | 20.85 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.10 | 0.36 | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.11 | 1.64 | 1.78 | 2.48 | 3.87 | 4.83 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 16% | 82% | 41% | 36% | 2% | 5% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 46% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 66% | 4% | 15% | 21% | 32% | 41% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $465,296 | $333,702 | $473,541 | $380,937 | $258,817 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $125,666 | $366,492 | $120,245 | $23,254 | $12,197 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $590,962 | $700,194 | $593,786 | $404,191 | $271,014 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | $3,399 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | $3,399 |
| Total assets | $590,962 | $700,194 | $593,786 | $405,891 | $274,413 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $176,665 | $123,571 | $16,152 | $9,665 | $13,000 |
| Other current liabilities | $34,569 | $163,493 | $199,710 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $211,234 | $287,064 | $215,862 | $9,665 | $13,000 |
| Debt | $274,535 | $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 | $274,535 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $485,769 | $287,064 | $215,862 | $9,665 | $13,000 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | ($5,798) | $175,940 | $188,461 | $312,410 | $239,753 |
| With donor restrictions | $110,991 | $237,190 | $189,463 | $83,816 | $21,660 |
| Net assets | $105,193 | $413,130 | $377,924 | $396,226 | $261,413 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $1,786,596 | $1,917,762 | $1,658,978 | $1,149,549 | $712,023 |
| Program service revenue | $671,919 | $899,951 | $187,457 | $206,426 | $33,008 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $14 | $9 | $0 | $0 | $15 |
| Other revenue | $4,950 | $0 | $0 | $1,127 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $676,883 | $899,960 | $187,457 | $207,553 | $33,023 |
| Total revenue | $2,463,479 | $2,817,722 | $1,846,435 | $1,357,102 | $745,046 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $2,454,659 | $2,473,625 | $1,612,088 | $946,608 | $452,889 |
| Management and general | $174,619 | $152,523 | $107,614 | $138,644 | $99,084 |
| Fundraising | $142,138 | $156,368 | $107,863 | $137,037 | $89,185 |
| Total expenses | $2,771,416 | $2,782,516 | $1,827,565 | $1,222,289 | $641,158 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($307,937) | $35,206 | $18,870 | $134,813 | $103,888 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($307,937) | $35,206 | $18,870 | $134,813 | $103,888 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| David Swarr | President & CEO | $121,872 |
| Daniel Araujo | Director of Finance/Comptroller | $66,684 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2020
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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