Burlington United Methodist Family Services 
The information on this page was last updated 3/26/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Founded in 1913, Burlington United Methodist Family Services has been committed to supporting children and families through compassion, stability, and opportunity.
What began as a small refuge for children in need has grown into a multi-service organization serving communities across West Virginia and Western Maryland. While our programs have evolved over more than a century, our purpose remains the same: changing lives by preventing harm and providing hope & healing to hurting children and families.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Burlington United Methodist Family Services
P.O. Box 69
Burlington , WV 26710
Website: bumfs.org
Phone: 304-289-6010
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 550575371
CEO/President: Mia Johnson
Chairman: Dave Lucas
Board size: 23
Founder:
Ruling year: 1979
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Our Vision is to be a leader in providing superior and innovative services to every child in need regardless of who they are, what they have done, or where they live by empowering them to discover and fulfill their spiritual, academic, personal, and professional dreams and passions.
Mission statement
Our Christian Mission is changing lives by preventing harm and providing hope & healing to hurting children and families.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Adoption/Foster Care
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 804 of 1435 | 29 of 58 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 541 of 1435 | 15 of 58 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1058 of 1435 | 47 of 58 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 718 of 1436 | 27 of 58 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $3,141,264 in government grants in 2025.
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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 | 10% | 4% | 4% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 67% | 21% | 20% | 18% | 24% | 24% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 33% | 79% | 80% | 82% | 76% | 76% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 72% | 74% | 80% | 83% | 85% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 107% | 115% | 110% | 106% | 89% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 74% | 77% | 86% | 89% | 87% | 75% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | -7% | -15% | -10% | -6% | 11% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | -6% | -10% | -7% | -4% | 7% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 27% | 25% | 20% | 17% | 15% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.73 | 0.78 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.54 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.74 | 2.26 | 2.70 | 2.50 | 2.28 | 2.07 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.54 | 1.77 | 1.79 | 1.65 | 1.46 | 1.12 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 13.62 | 9.37 | 10.13 | 8.67 | 8.55 | 15.76 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.06 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.91 | 6.05 | 6.05 | 6.45 | 7.27 | 10.04 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 12% | 10% | 7% | 6% | 4% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 111% | 112% | 136% | 141% | 147% | 177% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $1,561,269 | $2,088,174 | $2,492,461 | $1,669,232 | $1,772,261 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $3,029,550 | $2,383,183 | $3,436,186 | $4,046,724 | $2,311,525 |
| Short-term investments | $7,899,689 | $8,026,169 | $7,499,496 | $9,350,819 | $13,486,104 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $12,490,508 | $12,497,526 | $13,428,143 | $15,066,775 | $17,569,890 |
| Long-term investments | $7,159 | $4,527,131 | $3,665,459 | $3,618,691 | $4,236,188 |
| Fixed assets | $15,148,615 | $15,945,061 | $16,002,062 | $15,687,433 | $14,628,682 |
| Other long-term assets | $583,031 | $770,563 | $419,115 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $15,738,805 | $21,242,755 | $20,086,636 | $19,306,124 | $18,864,870 |
| Total assets | $28,229,313 | $33,740,281 | $33,514,779 | $34,372,899 | $36,434,760 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $1,155,881 | $953,236 | $1,137,919 | $849,820 | $611,568 |
| Other current liabilities | $176,548 | $280,843 | $411,440 | $911,485 | $503,223 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,332,429 | $1,234,079 | $1,549,359 | $1,761,305 | $1,114,791 |
| Debt | $638,553 | $349,608 | $770,069 | $380,256 | $417,223 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $1,402,202 | $1,670,325 | $21,593 | $24,789 | $27,425 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $2,040,755 | $2,019,933 | $791,662 | $405,045 | $444,648 |
| Total liabilities | $3,373,184 | $3,254,012 | $2,341,021 | $2,166,350 | $1,559,439 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $24,123,808 | $25,390,067 | $27,472,052 | $28,553,606 | $30,598,942 |
| With donor restrictions | $732,321 | $5,096,202 | $3,701,706 | $3,652,943 | $4,276,379 |
| Net assets | $24,856,129 | $30,486,269 | $31,173,758 | $32,206,549 | $34,875,321 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $4,345,340 | $3,924,431 | $3,705,881 | $5,017,006 | $5,247,184 |
| Program service revenue | $16,140,455 | $15,247,887 | $15,877,910 | $15,851,360 | $15,742,002 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $178,513 | $211,498 | $492,930 | ($124,080) | $1,174,778 |
| Other revenue | $76,419 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $16,395,387 | $15,459,385 | $16,370,840 | $15,727,280 | $16,916,780 |
| Total revenue | $20,740,727 | $19,383,816 | $20,076,721 | $20,744,286 | $22,163,964 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $15,945,891 | $16,582,175 | $17,776,610 | $18,128,800 | $16,713,708 |
| Management and general | $6,035,558 | $5,581,576 | $4,328,396 | $3,832,119 | $2,947,299 |
| Fundraising | $165,314 | $174,369 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $22,146,763 | $22,338,120 | $22,105,006 | $21,960,919 | $19,661,007 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($1,406,036) | ($2,954,304) | ($2,028,285) | ($1,216,633) | $2,502,957 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($1,406,036) | ($2,954,304) | ($2,028,285) | ($1,216,633) | $2,502,957 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Miacalla Johnson | President/Ce | $173,461 |
| Jeremy Wilson | CFO | $168,194 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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