Manhattan Christian College 
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Summary
Manhattan Christian College, nestled in the flint hills of northeast KS, has been educating, equipping and enriching Christian leaders since 1927. As a four-year undergraduate institution across the street from Kansas State University, MCC offers endless education possibilities that prepare students to make an impact in the world for the gospel of Jesus Christ, regardless of their profession.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Manhattan Christian College
1415 Anderson Ave
Manhattan, KS 66502
Website: mccks.edu
Phone: 785-539-3571
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 480559090
CEO/President: Kevin Ingram
Chairman: Jeff Creighton
Board size: 10
Founder: Eugene C. Sanderson
Ruling year: 1957
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1997
Purpose
MCC is a private institution of higher education that is based on the conviction that every member of the body of Christ is a minister.
Mission statement
To educate, equip, and enrich Christian leaders. To fulfill that mission, leadership training is an intentional focus of the student experience. Students are prepared to be leaders who serve Christ and others. Hands-on experience is strongly encouraged to help them develop their unique God-given strengths and abilities.
Statement of faith
Manhattan Christian College pleads for the unity of all believers on the common ground of commitment and obedience to the lordship of Christ. Believing that creeds of men, however correct, perpetuate sectarianism and create division within the church when made tests of fellowship, we have no creed except faith in Jesus as the Christ, God's Son and humankind's Savior. It is our desire to call all people of all nations to faith and obedience to Him as revealed in scripture. When asked, "What do you believe?", it is tempting to hand one the Bible and suggest, "This is what we believe." However, for those not familiar with Manhattan Christian College, it may be helpful to identify foundational doctrines taught in our classes based on our understanding of the Scriptures.
We believe that there is one God, creator of the universe, eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that we are called to live to the praise of His glory.
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative word of God.
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious death and atonement through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal and visible return in power and glory.
We believe the only terms of salvation that we may proclaim are those expressed in the New Testament: faith, repentance, confession of faith in Jesus Christ, and baptism by immersion in water for the remission of past sins and for the promised presence of the Holy Spirit.
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life, and by whom the church is empowered to carry out Christ's Great Commission.
We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the saved and the lost; those who are saved unto the resurrection of life and those who are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Colleges/Universities
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 865 of 1115 | 114 of 130 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 341 of 1116 | 40 of 130 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 992 of 1116 | 112 of 130 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 866 of 1115 | 112 of 130 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 13% | 11% | 12% | 44% | 27% | 28% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 6% | 4% | 9% | 6% | 6% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 18% | 53% | 36% | 21% | 24% | 21% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 6% | 8% | 8% | 6% | 6% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 82% | 47% | 64% | 79% | 76% | 79% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 73% | 57% | 65% | 70% | 73% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 98% | 96% | 55% | 116% | 105% | 104% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 81% | 70% | 31% | 75% | 74% | 75% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 2% | 4% | 45% | -16% | -5% | -4% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 1% | 2% | 18% | -6% | -3% | -2% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 13% | 21% | 35% | 27% | 23% | 22% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.51 | 0.31 | 0.17 | 0.36 | 0.40 | 0.42 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.61 | 3.40 | 2.38 | 3.21 | 3.04 | 2.98 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.41 | 1.04 | 0.40 | 1.14 | 1.22 | 1.26 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 7.92 | 12.16 | 17.95 | 11.01 | 16.32 | 10.89 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.13 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.09 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 7.43 | 10.55 | 28.37 | 9.53 | 9.20 | 8.64 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 24% | 34% | 22% | 26% | 25% | 26% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 11% | 31% | 18% | 22% | 22% | 21% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 148% | 215% | 466% | 207% | 186% | 174% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Cash | $1,311,549 | $1,690,765 | $1,423,353 | $1,538,045 | $2,029,049 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $199,799 | $171,050 | $105,979 | $164,652 | $197,445 |
| Short-term investments | $4,080,232 | $4,994,906 | $2,897,498 | $3,213,479 | $3,009,373 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $5,591,580 | $6,856,721 | $4,426,830 | $4,916,176 | $5,235,867 |
| Long-term investments | $32,338 | $32,338 | $32,338 | $35,838 | $35,838 |
| Fixed assets | $12,589,107 | $8,618,770 | $8,964,122 | $9,230,085 | $9,546,391 |
| Other long-term assets | $783,500 | $783,500 | $783,500 | $783,500 | $783,500 |
| Total long-term assets | $13,404,945 | $9,434,608 | $9,779,960 | $10,049,423 | $10,365,729 |
| Total assets | $18,996,525 | $16,291,329 | $14,206,790 | $14,965,599 | $15,601,596 |
| Liabilities | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $459,904 | $381,933 | $402,235 | $301,230 | $480,577 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $459,904 | $381,933 | $402,235 | $301,230 | $480,577 |
| Debt | $5,812,418 | $2,968,941 | $3,120,323 | $3,223,166 | $3,351,333 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $152,629 | $189,415 | $184,880 | $261,768 | $276,353 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $5,965,047 | $3,158,356 | $3,305,203 | $3,484,934 | $3,627,686 |
| Total liabilities | $6,424,951 | $3,540,289 | $3,707,438 | $3,786,164 | $4,108,263 |
| Net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Without donor restrictions | $6,953,506 | $6,326,400 | $6,521,385 | $7,168,507 | $7,673,671 |
| With donor restrictions | $5,618,068 | $6,424,640 | $3,977,967 | $4,010,928 | $3,819,662 |
| Net assets | $12,571,574 | $12,751,040 | $10,499,352 | $11,179,435 | $11,493,333 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Total contributions | $3,237,282 | $1,807,851 | $914,627 | $1,362,996 | $1,346,186 |
| Program service revenue | $2,536,962 | $3,182,476 | $3,299,131 | $3,986,086 | $4,576,781 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $290,061 | $0 | $0 | $314,268 | $379,459 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $172,449 | $75,441 | $71,032 |
| Total other revenue | $2,827,023 | $3,182,476 | $3,471,580 | $4,375,795 | $5,027,272 |
| Total revenue | $6,064,305 | $4,990,327 | $4,386,207 | $5,738,791 | $6,373,458 |
| Expenses | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Program services | $4,243,518 | $1,553,621 | $3,276,840 | $4,235,203 | $4,793,813 |
| Management and general | $1,246,978 | $971,238 | $1,387,265 | $1,414,489 | $1,428,120 |
| Fundraising | $343,771 | $213,780 | $402,185 | $370,156 | $378,986 |
| Total expenses | $5,834,267 | $2,738,639 | $5,066,290 | $6,019,848 | $6,600,919 |
| Change in net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $230,038 | $2,251,688 | ($680,083) | ($281,057) | ($227,461) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $230,038 | $2,251,688 | ($680,083) | ($281,057) | ($227,461) |
Compensation
Compensation data for this ministry has not been collected.
Response from ministry
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History
1927 - Dr. Eugene C. Sanderson purchases the property and begins Christian Workers University
1928 - Dr. T. H. Johnson becomes second president
1929 - Jolliffe Hall construction completed
1930 - Christian Workers University becomes Manhattan Bible College
1949 - Received AABC accreditation.
1952 - Mr. O. Ray Burgess becomes third president.
1953 - Dr. Burton B. Thurston becomes fourth president.
1955 - Dr. W.F. Lown becomes fifth president.
1962 - Charter member of the Midwest Christian College Conference.
1964 - Johnson Hall is constructed as the first residence hall. Enrollment reaches 100.
1968 - Dual-degree program with Kansas State University begins
1971 - Manhattan Bible College becomes Manhattan Christian College.
1973 - Koinonia Campus Center is constructed.
1974 - Triumphant Sound begins. Inspiration Ringers is formed by Dale Aldridge. MABICO Singers becomes Celebration Singers.
1976 - Sanderson Hall is purchased as a men's residence hall.
1977 - First Woman's World convention hosted by MCC Women.
1982 - Mr. Kenneth Cable inaugurated as sixth president. Campus Center is renovated, enlarged, and renamed to Coffin Memorial Campus Center.
1986 - J. Donald Coffin Memorial Hall completed as administration/classroom building.
1989 - Enrollment reaches 200. Participated in NBCAA National Tournament for the first time - Men's Basketball.
1991 - NBCAA (National Bible College Athletic Association) National Champions - Men's Soccer.
1992 - Family Ministry degree program begins. NBCAA Division I National Champions - Women's Volleyball.
1993 - Kenoyer Hall constructed as a women's residence hall. NBCAA Division I National Champions - Women's Volleyball.
1994 - LEAD, adult degree completion program begins. Joined the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA).
1995 - Sanderson Hall closes as a residence hall. Enrollment reaches 300.
1996 - BRIDGE, general education courses for adults begin. NCCAA Division IIA National Champions - Men's Basketball. Ten year AABC reaffirmation.
1998 - Candidacy status with North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
2000 - Received NCA accreditation (2-2-2000).
2005 - President Cable Retires after 23 years (6-30-2005). Kevin Ingram named as the 7th President of MCC (11-7-2005).
2008 - Renovation on Jolliffe Hall begins.
2009 - Jolliffe Hall renovation completed. MCC's online degree completion programs receive accreditation (HLC & ABHE).
2017 - Howie's Activity Center, the first on-campus home for MCC's volleyball and basketball teams, is completed. In addition to hosting sports events, the HAC will be home to many MCC events, conferences, and more.