YouthFront, Inc. 
The information on this page was last updated 9/16/2025. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
An interdenominational ministry dedicated to bringing youth into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Youthfront's two camp facilities host thousands of youth each summer and are retreat spaces for churches and groups year-round. YF Camps also provide leadership and service experiences for high school and college students to minister to young people
Contact information
Mailing address:
YouthFront, Inc.
4600 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66103
Website: www.youthfront.com
Phone: (913) 262-3900
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 486088974
CEO/President: Mike King
Chairman: Cheryl Reinhardt
Board size: 8
Founder:
Ruling year: 1972
Tax deductible: No
Fiscal year end: 08/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1990
Purpose
Centering on the foundational practices of prayer, community, and service, Youthfront curates environments for congregations and young people to discover, explore, and experience God.
Mission statement
Bringing youth into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Fellowship Evangelism
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1264 of 1420 | 23 of 25 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1017 of 1420 | 20 of 25 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 832 of 1420 | 11 of 25 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1347 of 1421 | 24 of 25 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 8% | 14% | 16% | 25% | 20% | 16% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 9% | 9% | 12% | 9% | 8% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 84% | 61% | 58% | 48% | 42% | 48% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 8% | 11% | 12% | 8% | 10% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 16% | 39% | 42% | 52% | 58% | 52% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 82% | 80% | 77% | 83% | 84% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 109% | 88% | 100% | 104% | 76% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 80% | 89% | 70% | 77% | 87% | 64% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | -9% | 12% | 0% | -4% | 24% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | -7% | 10% | 0% | -3% | 16% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 13% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 9% | 6% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.10 | 0.41 | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 0.44 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.62 | 4.83 | 4.82 | 4.80 | 7.44 | 6.70 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.05 | 1.97 | 2.63 | 2.43 | 3.65 | 2.95 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.14 | 9.67 | 6.73 | 9.42 | 5.93 | 6.80 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.96 | 5.46 | 3.89 | 4.42 | 2.73 | 3.47 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 50% | 24% | 30% | 23% | 15% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 3% | 3% | 11% | 13% | 4% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 89% | 123% | 140% | 138% | 156% | 193% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $1,059,714 | $207,678 | $189,177 | $245,964 | $325,639 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $194,429 | $267,602 | $141,755 | $184,775 | $131,219 |
| Short-term investments | $1,428,079 | $1,402,696 | $1,485,623 | $629,740 | $651,044 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,682,222 | $1,877,976 | $1,816,555 | $1,060,479 | $1,107,902 |
| Long-term investments | $3,267,495 | $3,093 | $2,875 | $2,883 | $3,544 |
| Fixed assets | $7,003,618 | $7,172,949 | $6,681,539 | $6,825,740 | $6,312,924 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $216,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $10,271,113 | $7,176,042 | $6,900,414 | $6,828,623 | $6,316,468 |
| Total assets | $12,953,335 | $9,054,018 | $8,716,969 | $7,889,102 | $7,424,370 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $255,920 | $236,124 | $173,069 | $171,725 | $138,220 |
| Other current liabilities | $21,360 | $42,914 | $19,808 | $6,964 | $24,723 |
| Total current liabilities | $277,280 | $279,038 | $192,877 | $178,689 | $162,943 |
| Debt | $389,058 | $308,473 | $962,627 | $1,002,437 | $285,777 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $5,765,083 | $1,578,405 | $1,460,838 | $670,037 | $678,906 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $6,154,141 | $1,886,878 | $2,423,465 | $1,672,474 | $964,683 |
| Total liabilities | $6,431,421 | $2,165,916 | $2,616,342 | $1,851,163 | $1,127,626 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $6,414,937 | $6,755,383 | $6,020,632 | $5,936,903 | $6,183,740 |
| With donor restrictions | $106,977 | $132,719 | $79,995 | $101,036 | $113,004 |
| Net assets | $6,521,914 | $6,888,102 | $6,100,627 | $6,037,939 | $6,296,744 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $2,951,442 | $3,258,507 | $2,138,180 | $1,553,064 | $2,075,819 |
| Program service revenue | $1,688,382 | $1,868,540 | $1,956,814 | $1,830,878 | $1,623,442 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $90,209 | $65,864 | $53,084 | $20,852 | $11,157 |
| Other revenue | $135,824 | $438,074 | $282,198 | $304,901 | $570,333 |
| Total other revenue | $1,914,415 | $2,372,478 | $2,292,096 | $2,156,631 | $2,204,932 |
| Total revenue | $4,865,857 | $5,630,985 | $4,430,276 | $3,709,695 | $4,280,751 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $4,335,027 | $3,932,095 | $3,413,262 | $3,218,908 | $2,756,908 |
| Management and general | $536,362 | $478,528 | $454,257 | $335,252 | $179,573 |
| Fundraising | $418,964 | $525,173 | $543,695 | $317,655 | $327,143 |
| Total expenses | $5,290,353 | $4,935,796 | $4,411,214 | $3,871,815 | $3,263,624 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($424,496) | $695,189 | $19,062 | ($162,120) | $1,017,127 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($424,496) | $695,189 | $19,062 | ($162,120) | $1,017,127 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Mike King-See Schedule O | CEO/President | $166,448 |
| Topher Philgreen | EVP Strategic Initiatives | $121,150 |
| Lisen Tammeus Mann | VP Development & Marketing | $111,417 |
| Natasha Nikkel | COO | $103,578 |
| Ed Garlich | Board Member | $21,300 |
| Tina Harris | Board Member | $8,250 |
Compensation data as of: 8/31/2025
Response from ministry
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