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 | | 963 of 1096 | 29 of 32 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 931 of 1098 | 29 of 32 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 472 of 1098 | 12 of 32 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1074 of 1096 | 31 of 32 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 7% | 20% | 16% | 21% | 19% | 13% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 9% | 8% | 13% | 8% | 5% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 87% | 42% | 48% | 64% | 43% | 40% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 8% | 10% | 10% | 8% | 5% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 13% | 58% | 52% | 36% | 57% | 60% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 83% | 84% | 84% | 83% | 86% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 104% | 76% | 131% | 103% | 94% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 75% | 87% | 64% | 110% | 86% | 81% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | -4% | 24% | -31% | -3% | 6% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 10% | -3% | 16% | -16% | -2% | 4% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 9% | 6% | 6% | 9% | 9% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.16 | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 0.53 | 0.52 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.40 | 7.44 | 6.70 | 14.52 | 15.08 | 6.79 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.55 | 3.65 | 2.95 | 7.12 | 8.04 | 3.51 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 13.01 | 5.93 | 6.80 | 1.07 | 1.42 | 4.39 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.17 | 0.15 | 0.93 | 0.70 | 0.23 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 7.04 | 2.73 | 3.47 | 0.12 | 0.44 | 2.64 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 7% | 23% | 15% | 26% | 17% | 15% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 13% | 4% | 5% | 6% | 5% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 81% | 156% | 193% | 150% | 155% | 165% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Cash | $245,964 | $325,639 | $165,118 | $50,380 | $129,870 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $184,775 | $131,219 | $72,425 | $95,112 | $243,283 |
| Short-term investments | $629,740 | $651,044 | $250,386 | $338,011 | $693,002 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,060,479 | $1,107,902 | $487,929 | $483,503 | $1,066,155 |
| Long-term investments | $2,883 | $3,544 | $3,217 | $3,077 | $3,247 |
| Fixed assets | $6,825,740 | $6,312,924 | $6,591,935 | $6,797,784 | $6,168,195 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,000 | $6,500 |
| Total long-term assets | $6,828,623 | $6,316,468 | $6,595,152 | $6,808,861 | $6,177,942 |
| Total assets | $7,889,102 | $7,424,370 | $7,083,081 | $7,292,364 | $7,244,097 |
| Liabilities | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $171,725 | $138,220 | $144,662 | $340,177 | $234,612 |
| Other current liabilities | $6,964 | $24,723 | $309,558 | $0 | $8,104 |
| Total current liabilities | $178,689 | $162,943 | $454,220 | $340,177 | $242,716 |
| Debt | $1,002,437 | $285,777 | $336,479 | $460,127 | $362,937 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $670,037 | $678,906 | $1,081,590 | $468,698 | $465,642 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $1,672,474 | $964,683 | $1,418,069 | $928,825 | $828,579 |
| Total liabilities | $1,851,163 | $1,127,626 | $1,872,289 | $1,269,002 | $1,071,295 |
| Net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Without donor restrictions | $5,936,903 | $6,183,740 | $5,093,112 | $5,912,236 | $6,089,686 |
| With donor restrictions | $101,036 | $113,004 | $117,680 | $111,126 | $83,116 |
| Net assets | $6,037,939 | $6,296,744 | $5,210,792 | $6,023,362 | $6,172,802 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Total contributions | $1,553,064 | $2,075,819 | $1,700,107 | $1,619,825 | $1,588,287 |
| Program service revenue | $1,830,878 | $1,623,442 | $753,640 | $1,804,529 | $1,759,894 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $20,852 | $11,157 | $6,408 | $34,390 | $52,546 |
| Other revenue | $304,901 | $570,333 | $185,845 | $301,894 | $576,148 |
| Total other revenue | $2,156,631 | $2,204,932 | $945,893 | $2,140,813 | $2,388,588 |
| Total revenue | $3,709,695 | $4,280,751 | $2,646,000 | $3,760,638 | $3,976,875 |
| Expenses | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Program services | $3,218,908 | $2,756,908 | $2,916,484 | $3,237,489 | $3,224,632 |
| Management and general | $335,252 | $179,573 | $207,212 | $346,744 | $321,612 |
| Fundraising | $317,655 | $327,143 | $349,715 | $301,632 | $200,611 |
| Total expenses | $3,871,815 | $3,263,624 | $3,473,411 | $3,885,865 | $3,746,855 |
| Change in net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($162,120) | $1,017,127 | ($827,411) | ($125,227) | $230,020 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($162,120) | $1,017,127 | ($827,411) | ($125,227) | $230,020 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Mike King-See Schedule O | President/CEO | $124,022 |
| Topher Philgreen | Part-Year COO | $108,079 |
| Natasha Nikkel | Part-Year COO | $64,015 |
| Ed Garlich | Board Member | $20,800 |
Compensation data as of: 8/31/2022
Response from ministry
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