YouthFront, Inc. 
The information on this page was last updated 12/12/2022. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
While we may be best known for our youth ministry leadership and nationally renowned camps, at Youthfront we're proud to offer a range of innovative programs for youth, families and churches. We're committed to helping youth build faith, friendships and leadership - and to providing support for families, churches and youth ministry workers.
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
Youthfront is a community committed to creating holistic, missional environments for Christian formation.
Mission statement
Bringing youth into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Fellowship Evangelism
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 816 of 1022 | 26 of 32 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 836 of 1025 | 27 of 32 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 214 of 1025 | 6 of 32 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1009 of 1022 | 32 of 32 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 19% | 13% | 17% | 12% | 13% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 8% | 5% | 7% | 4% | 6% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 92% | 43% | 40% | 42% | 36% | 50% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 8% | 5% | 6% | 6% | 6% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 8% | 57% | 60% | 58% | 64% | 50% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 83% | 86% | 84% | 77% | 78% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 90% | 103% | 94% | 109% | 71% | 104% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 69% | 86% | 81% | 91% | 55% | 81% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 10% | -3% | 6% | -9% | 29% | -4% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 13% | -2% | 4% | -5% | 23% | -3% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 9% | 9% | 10% | 17% | 16% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.16 | 0.53 | 0.52 | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.51 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.51 | 15.08 | 6.79 | 4.63 | 4.30 | 16.34 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.73 | 8.04 | 3.51 | 2.29 | 1.99 | 8.31 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 9.95 | 1.42 | 4.39 | 3.39 | 9.25 | 0.91 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.10 | 0.70 | 0.23 | 0.30 | 0.11 | 1.10 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.44 | 0.44 | 2.64 | 3.69 | 5.38 | -0.15 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 17% | 15% | 21% | 17% | 27% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 6% | 5% | 5% | 6% | 8% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 77% | 155% | 165% | 161% | 178% | 143% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Cash | $50,380 | $129,870 | $861,712 | $1,038,609 | $39,644 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $95,112 | $243,283 | $76,146 | $182,633 | $92,355 |
| Short-term investments | $338,011 | $693,002 | $669,325 | $519,812 | $268,134 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $483,503 | $1,066,155 | $1,607,183 | $1,741,054 | $400,133 |
| Long-term investments | $3,077 | $3,247 | $3,220 | $3,157 | $178,329 |
| Fixed assets | $6,797,784 | $6,168,195 | $5,826,557 | $5,730,336 | $5,953,978 |
| Other long-term assets | $8,000 | $6,500 | $7,000 | $6,500 | $6,500 |
| Total long-term assets | $6,808,861 | $6,177,942 | $5,836,777 | $5,739,993 | $6,138,807 |
| Total assets | $7,292,364 | $7,244,097 | $7,443,960 | $7,481,047 | $6,538,940 |
| Liabilities | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $340,177 | $234,612 | $471,603 | $176,794 | $440,619 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $8,104 | $2,585 | $11,460 | $800 |
| Total current liabilities | $340,177 | $242,716 | $474,188 | $188,254 | $441,419 |
| Debt | $460,127 | $362,937 | $408,134 | $451,536 | $543,781 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $468,698 | $465,642 | $651,891 | $667,190 | $812,902 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $928,825 | $828,579 | $1,060,025 | $1,118,726 | $1,356,683 |
| Total liabilities | $1,269,002 | $1,071,295 | $1,534,213 | $1,306,980 | $1,798,102 |
| Net assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Without donor restrictions | $5,912,236 | $6,089,686 | $5,789,015 | $6,056,384 | $4,623,892 |
| With donor restrictions | $111,126 | $83,116 | $120,732 | $117,683 | $116,946 |
| Net assets | $6,023,362 | $6,172,802 | $5,909,747 | $6,174,067 | $4,740,838 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Total contributions | $1,619,825 | $1,588,287 | $1,409,546 | $1,756,031 | $1,580,294 |
| Program service revenue | $1,804,529 | $1,759,894 | $1,699,504 | $1,494,745 | $1,330,038 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $34,390 | $52,546 | $23,344 | $1,375,875 | $24,634 |
| Other revenue | $301,894 | $576,148 | $250,661 | $262,744 | $255,288 |
| Total other revenue | $2,140,813 | $2,388,588 | $1,973,509 | $3,133,364 | $1,609,960 |
| Total revenue | $3,760,638 | $3,976,875 | $3,383,055 | $4,889,395 | $3,190,254 |
| Expenses | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Program services | $3,237,489 | $3,224,632 | $3,089,728 | $2,674,834 | $2,583,359 |
| Management and general | $346,744 | $321,612 | $356,941 | $586,076 | $537,720 |
| Fundraising | $301,632 | $200,611 | $234,569 | $203,508 | $204,619 |
| Total expenses | $3,885,865 | $3,746,855 | $3,681,238 | $3,464,418 | $3,325,698 |
| Change in net assets | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($125,227) | $230,020 | ($298,183) | $1,424,977 | ($135,444) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($125,227) | $230,020 | ($298,183) | $1,424,977 | ($135,444) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Mike King-See Schedule O | CEO / Board Member | $122,706 |
| Topher Philgreen-See Schedule O | Chief Operating Officer | $108,945 |
| Ed Garlich | Treasurer | $20,800 |
Compensation data as of: 8/31/2019
Response from ministry
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