Orphan Outreach 
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Summary
Our Ministry Focus:
ORPHAN PREVENTION - Promoting safety, well-being and permanency for children through community-based programs, including schools, after-school initiatives, and early childhood development.
SPECIAL NEEDS - Providing therapeutic care and permanency for children with physical, medical, intellectual, and developmental special needs and disabilities.
AGING OUT - Offering holistic support and mentorship to help orphaned children transition well into independent adult life.
CHILD WELFARE REFORM - Strengthening governmental and community relationships to impact policies and improve outcomes for orphaned and vulnerable children.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Orphan Outreach
2001 West Plano Parkway #3700
Plano, TX 75075
Website: orphanoutreach.org
Phone: 972-941-4440
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 562623813
CEO/President:
Chairman: Luis Argote
Board size: 11
Founder:
Ruling year: 2007
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2022
Purpose
We restore hope for orphaned and vulnerable children so that every child will experience God's love and know Jesus as Savior.
Mission statement
The mission of Orphan Outreach is to glorify Jesus Christ by having a significant, long-term impact on orphaned and vulnerable children, equipping each child for a fulfilling, independent Christian life in their community.
Statement of faith
The Bible
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, inerrant, authoritative Word of God.
Psalm 119:105 & 160; Proverbs 30:5; II Timothy 1:13, 3:16; Hebrews 4:12; II Peter 1:20-21
God
We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons. The eternal God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being. He is intelligent, spiritual, and a personal Being, the Creator, the Sole Redeemer of man, the Preserver, and the Ruler of the universe. God as Father reigns with providential care over His universe, His creatures, according to the purposes of His grace. He is all-powerful, all-loving, and all wise.
Genesis 1:1, 26-27; Psalm 90:2; Isaiah 26:8; Acts 17:2-34; II Corinthians 13:14; I Peter 1:2
Jesus Christ
We believe in the complete deity and humanity of Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, in His present rule as Head of the Church, and in His personal return in power and glory.
Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:22-23; John 1:1-14; Acts 1:9-11; Romans 1:3-4; I Corinthians 15:3-4; I Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 4:14-15
Salvation
We believe salvation involves the redemption of the whole man and is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior by faith, who by His own blood obtained eternal redemption for the believer. In its broadest sense, salvation includes regeneration, sanctification, and glorification.
John 1:12, 14:6; Romans 5:1, 6:23; Galatians 3:36; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:
Holy Spirit
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. The Holy Spirit acts in complete unity with the Trinity, without division from the Father and the Son.
John 16:7-14, 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; I Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; II Corinthians 3:17; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 1:13, 5:18; 1 Corinthians 12:4,11-14,18
Resurrection
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
Matthew 24:27, 30, 36, &44, 25:31-46; I Thessalonians 4:14-18, 5:1; II Peter 3:7; Revelation 1:18, 3:11, 20:1-22:13
Unity of Believers
We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:11-22
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Adoption/Foster Care
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 385 of 1117 | 17 of 41 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 674 of 1118 | 20 of 41 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 315 of 1118 | 19 of 41 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 402 of 1117 | 16 of 41 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 12% | 9% | 9% | 8% | 6% | 6% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 5% | 5% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 72% | 94% | 97% | 94% | 95% | 95% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 8% | 7% | 9% | 9% | 6% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 28% | 6% | 3% | 6% | 5% | 5% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 83% | 84% | 81% | 81% | 88% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 98% | 106% | 119% | 83% | 60% | 83% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 77% | 88% | 100% | 68% | 48% | 73% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 2% | -6% | -19% | 17% | 40% | 17% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | -8% | -19% | 15% | 52% | 43% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 9% | 9% | 9% | 10% | 6% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.83 | 1.29 | 1.15 | 0.73 | 0.75 | 1.98 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.35 | 1.04 | 1.05 | 1.03 | 1.05 | 1.06 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.54 | 1.33 | 1.21 | 0.75 | 0.79 | 2.09 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 10.29 | 33.49 | 36.63 | 42.06 | 55.69 | 14.71 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.10 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.07 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 7.16 | 8.72 | 9.62 | 15.62 | 15.01 | 5.35 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 6% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 97% | 75% | 84% | 134% | 131% | 47% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $2,778,500 | $2,758,161 | $3,848,128 | $3,984,014 | $2,369,873 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $345,056 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $1,306,045 | $1,945,328 | $1,984,152 | $859,080 | $49,153 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,429,601 | $4,703,489 | $5,832,280 | $4,843,094 | $2,419,026 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $115,661 | $127,731 | $129,170 | $40,002 | $39,107 |
| Other long-term assets | $50,464 | $110,190 | $57,848 | $183,333 | $102,800 |
| Total long-term assets | $166,125 | $237,921 | $187,018 | $223,335 | $141,907 |
| Total assets | $4,595,726 | $4,941,410 | $6,019,298 | $5,066,429 | $2,560,933 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $132,248 | $128,390 | $138,650 | $86,971 | $164,474 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $132,248 | $128,390 | $138,650 | $86,971 | $164,474 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $132,248 | $128,390 | $138,650 | $86,971 | $164,474 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $3,330,870 | $3,546,065 | $3,996,278 | $3,440,416 | $1,472,171 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,132,608 | $1,266,955 | $1,884,370 | $1,539,042 | $924,288 |
| Net assets | $4,463,478 | $4,813,020 | $5,880,648 | $4,979,458 | $2,396,459 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $5,249,070 | $4,674,261 | $4,981,837 | $6,062,007 | $5,795,930 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $169,869 | $64,080 | $233,867 | $122,638 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $157,535 | $57,721 | $60,344 | $200,294 | $295,578 |
| Total other revenue | $327,404 | $121,801 | $294,211 | $322,932 | $295,578 |
| Total revenue | $5,576,474 | $4,796,062 | $5,276,048 | $6,384,939 | $6,091,508 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $4,906,440 | $4,814,259 | $3,563,662 | $3,083,638 | $4,455,234 |
| Management and general | $556,439 | $490,912 | $404,308 | $369,159 | $281,915 |
| Fundraising | $450,125 | $401,089 | $406,888 | $349,143 | $322,004 |
| Total expenses | $5,913,004 | $5,706,260 | $4,374,858 | $3,801,940 | $5,059,153 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($336,530) | ($910,198) | $901,190 | $2,582,999 | $1,032,355 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($336,530) | ($910,198) | $901,190 | $2,582,999 | $1,032,355 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Rey Diaz | President | $140,277 |
| Amy Seale | Board Secretary, Vice President | $118,314 |
| Amy Norton | SVP of Strategic Partnerships | $110,695 |
| Mike Douris | Director, Consultant (began 11/23) | $78,000 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023
Response from ministry
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History
Orphan Outreach was founded in 2007 to glorify Jesus Christ by having a significant, long-term impact on orphaned and vulnerable children by equipping each child for a fulfilling, independent Christian life in their community.
Orphan Outreach co-founders Mike Douris, Paula Hayes, Eraina Larson, Amy Norton, Amy Seale and Tiffany Taylor Wines, along with the Board of Directors, including Jean Halleen, Blair Pogue, Esther Rogers, Dr. Robert Sloan, Stephen Spencer, and Wilson Williams, found inspiration in the Bible verse, James 1:27:
"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world."
Religion at its essence, is taking care of those who can not take of themselves. This is the heart of Orphan Outreach.
Together with our supporters, Orphan Outreach provides education, food, medical care and emotional healing to more than 10,000 children and their families each year. Coming alongside local churches, ministries and organizations in countries around the world, we offer professional expertise, help fund their efforts, and supply much needed additional volunteers. Through our ministry programs, we empower local leaders - those who understand their communities best and know what their people truly need - to do even more to restore hope to orphaned and vulnerable children.
2007
Orphan Outreach establishes ministry programs in Guatemala, Honduras, India and Russia-serving 1,000 orphaned and vulnerable children
Orphan Outreach leads first mission trips to Guatemala, India and Russia
Orphan Outreach begins providing humanitarian aid to vulnerable children in the United States
2008
Orphan Outreach leads first mission trip to Honduras
Orphan Outreach creates aging out initiative in Russia, helping orphaned and vulnerable young adults transition into independent adult life after aging out of traditional residential care
2009
Orphan Outreach creates Women for Orphans Worldwide(WOW), an auxiliary serving ministry programs in Guatemala, and hosts first WOW fundraising luncheon
2010
Orphan Outreach establishes ministry program in Latvia and leads first mission trip to Latvia
Orphan Outreach expands aging out initiative to Latvia
2012
Orphan Outreach establishes ministry program in Kenya and leads first mission trip to Kenya; relationship with the Anglican Diocese of Bungoma begins
Orphan Outreach launches child sponsorship program
2013
Orphan Outreach and NGOs Asociacion Ninez con Futuro (Guatemala) and Miera Osta (Latvia) work with Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) to expand alliance support to those countries
2014
The Children's Hope Dinner is founded, becoming the largest annual fundraiser for Orphan Outreach global ministries
2016
Orphan Outreach establishes ministry program in Ukraine and expands aging out initiative to include Ukrainian young adults
Joseph's DreamCoat becomes adoption grant ministry of Orphan Outreach
2017
Orphan Outreach establishes ministry program in Nepal
Orphan Outreach celebrates a decade of ministry service in nine countries, serving 4,000 orphaned and vulnerable children
2018
Orphan Outreach sponsorships serve more than 1,000 children throughout the world
Orphan Outreach expands relationship with the Anglican Church of Kenya, working with the Archbishop to evaluate new ministry opportunities to vulnerable communities
2019
Orphan Outreach leads first mission trip to Ukraine
Orphan Outreach establishes partnership with Child Protective Services in Honduras to create guidelines, training, and support for the country's first privatized foster care program and to reunite children with their primary caregivers or extended families whenever possible
Orphan Outreach earns Guide Star Gold Seal of Transparency
2020
Orphan Outreach expands aging out initiative to Latin America
Orphan Outreach opens the Orphan Outreach Marketplace, a social enterprise committed to meeting the needs of children and families while providing dignified work to artisans
Orphan Outreach partners with the National Council of Adoptions (CNA) in Guatemala to establish the country's first database for orphaned children in protective care, leading to a loving, permanent family environment for thousands of children
Joseph's DreamCoat adoption grant ministry expands to Kenya to support domestic adoptions in that country
Orphan Outreach provides critical support during COVID-19 global pandemic, serving 2 million meals to more than 7,500 children and families worldwide
2021
Orphan Outreach completes the Patmos School and Stephen W. Spencer Community Center, the ministry's first major capital project providing education, Christ-centered counseling, meals, medical care and safe haven to students and families in the Mathare Slum of Nairobi, Kenya
Working with the Anglican Church of Kenya, Orphan Outreach establishes an education and feeding program for orphaned and vulnerable children of the Maasai tribe in Narok County
2022
Dr. Rey Diaz named President & CEO of Orphan Outreach.
Orphan Outreach celebrates 15 years of ministry work in nine countries, providing care for more than 110,000 orphaned and vulnerable children around the world.
Program accomplishments
2021 Impact by the number
2,923 Children served in orphan outreach programs
17,409 Children and families served
2,079 Children in educational programs
4,442 Backpacks distributed in the United States
1,275,462 Meals served
29 Houses built in Guatemala
2,079 Children sponsored
Care
620
CHILDREN RECEIVING COUNSELING/THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION
Support
21
JOSEPH'S DREAMCOAT
GRANTS ISSUED
in Kenya
Needs
Whether it's by sponsoring a child, becoming a prayer partner or going on a mission trip, we need people like you to join with us and use your gifts and talents to serve children in need.