Trinity Forum, Inc. 
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Summary
The Trinity Forum, Inc. ("Trinity Forum") strives to encourage and assist national leaders to deepen, integrate, and apply their faith in their private and public lives. The principal means by which the Trinity Forum pursues its purposes is through the development of curricula, the holding of forums, and the development and publication of educational materials.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Trinity Forum, Inc.
1015 18th St NW
Suite 201
Washington, DC 20036
Website: www.TTF.org
Phone: (202) 944-9881
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 541612640
CEO/President: Cherie Harder
Chairman: Richard Miles
Board size: 16
Founder: Os Guinness and Alonzo McDonald
Ruling year: 1992
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1996
Purpose
We believe that the distraction, incivility, polarization, and pathology of our age stems in part from the lack of spiritual and character formation in leaders. There are few opportunities to grapple with, reflect on, and discuss fully what matters most. The Trinity Forum endeavors to cultivate, curate, and disseminate the best of Christian thought, to equip leaders to think, work, and lead wisely and well.
Mission statement
Contributing to the renewal of society by cultivating and promoting the best of Christian thought, and helping leaders to think, work, and lead wisely and well.
Statement of faith
The Trinity Forum affirms the ancient, historical, and orthodox understanding of Christian faith as articulated in the Apostles' Creed.
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into Hell, the third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into Heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Leadership Training
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 615 of 1118 | 14 of 24 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 223 of 1119 | 8 of 24 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 609 of 1119 | 9 of 24 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 933 of 1118 | 20 of 24 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 9% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 97% | 83% | 87% | 89% | 83% | 72% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 8% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 3% | 17% | 13% | 11% | 17% | 28% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 82% | 83% | 83% | 83% | 83% | 84% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 99% | 88% | 78% | 76% | 97% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 81% | 82% | 73% | 65% | 63% | 81% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 1% | 12% | 22% | 24% | 3% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | 1% | 16% | 28% | 39% | 8% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 14% | 13% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.48 | 0.81 | 1.07 | 0.98 | 1.08 | 2.11 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.12 | 1.39 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.02 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.12 | 1.12 | 1.09 | 0.99 | 1.09 | 2.15 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 14.04 | 14.73 | 10.73 | 45.77 | 7.95 | 8.70 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.13 | 0.11 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.55 | 10.00 | 9.98 | 11.82 | 9.64 | 4.93 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 37% | 9% | 2% | 12% | 11% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 61% | 78% | 85% | 99% | 81% | 42% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $1,337,084 | $1,349,433 | $998,336 | $752,569 | $238,981 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $327,598 | $210,518 | $229,259 | $238,698 | $350,812 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,664,682 | $1,559,951 | $1,227,595 | $991,267 | $589,793 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $7,643 | $10,968 | $10,729 | $8,338 | $11,548 |
| Other long-term assets | $636,089 | $11,786 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $643,732 | $22,754 | $10,729 | $8,338 | $11,548 |
| Total assets | $2,308,414 | $1,582,705 | $1,238,324 | $999,605 | $601,341 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $13,015 | $15,889 | $26,819 | $30,398 | $67,794 |
| Other current liabilities | $100,000 | $129,500 | $0 | $94,244 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $113,015 | $145,389 | $26,819 | $124,642 | $67,794 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $743,325 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $743,325 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $856,340 | $145,389 | $26,819 | $124,642 | $67,794 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,452,074 | $1,437,316 | $1,211,505 | $874,963 | $533,547 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $1,452,074 | $1,437,316 | $1,211,505 | $874,963 | $533,547 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $1,552,197 | $1,685,198 | $1,390,274 | $1,184,440 | $942,536 |
| Program service revenue | $284,608 | $206,331 | $137,988 | $215,826 | $350,162 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $40,193 | $34,508 | $27,093 | $19,433 | $20,060 |
| Total other revenue | $324,801 | $240,839 | $165,081 | $235,259 | $370,222 |
| Total revenue | $1,876,998 | $1,926,037 | $1,555,355 | $1,419,699 | $1,312,758 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $1,540,743 | $1,411,880 | $1,010,421 | $897,701 | $1,066,903 |
| Management and general | $271,895 | $246,567 | $178,307 | $150,440 | $170,630 |
| Fundraising | $49,602 | $41,779 | $30,085 | $30,142 | $33,047 |
| Total expenses | $1,862,240 | $1,700,226 | $1,218,813 | $1,078,283 | $1,270,580 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $14,758 | $225,811 | $336,542 | $341,416 | $42,178 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $14,758 | $225,811 | $336,542 | $341,416 | $42,178 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Cherie Harder | President | $242,865 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023
Response from ministry
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