Christian City Inc. 
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Summary
Nearly 1,000 senior adults and children in crisis are living hope-filled lives in our 500-acre community in Metro Atlanta. We are a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that provides vibrant living, life-changing hope & a community of loving friends.
The 500-acre campus is a unique living community located fifteen minutes south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The beautifully wooded setting is a convenient drive from Atlanta and suburban communities in the southern crescent such as Fayetteville, Peachtree City, and Newnan. There are seven programs that "live" on the campus:
The Children's Village: Residential Program for youth who are victims of abuse, abandonment or neglect. Each home is staffed by full-time house parents who provide a nurturing family environment.
A Safe Place Runaway & Homeless Youth Program: Children in crisis can go to over 70 Safe Place locations in the metro Atlanta area if they feel they are in danger. As a licensed National Safe Place agency, our staff is on call 24/7 to bring these children to safety at Christian City.
The Crossroads Foster Care & Adoption Program was launched in 2018 to find and equip wonderful families for children in need of a loving home. There are currently more than 12,000 children in foster care in the state of Georgia alone.
The Thrive Graduate Transition Program helps our high school graduates prepare for independent living.
An affordable active senior living community for adults age 65+ in a serene and convenient location with amenities to encourage a vibrant lifestyle. Active senior living residences include 287 subsidized apartments and 212 life-lease patio homes.
A highly rated healthcare facility, operated by PruittHealth, that includes 150 assisted living units and a 200-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. Memory care and Alzheimer's support units are included.
An active volunteer program that provides hundreds of opportunities for residents of Christian City and the nearby communities to serve on our campus.
Christian City is full of opportunities for people to live, thrive, get involved, serve and give. Whether you are looking for a home, a cause to support, a volunteer opportunity or a career move, you can find your place at Christian City.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Christian City Inc.
7345 Red Oak Rd
Union City, GA 30291
Website: christiancity.org
Phone: 770-964-3301
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 580917609
CEO/President: Keith Horton
Chairman: Mike Harbin
Board size: 22
Founder: Jim & Dura Dyer, Byron & Rosie Marie Harper
Ruling year: 1965
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1994
Purpose
Christian City envisions a world where the most vulnerable among us have a safe home and loving community enabling them to thrive. Our ministries are centered on the love of Jesus Christ.
Mission statement
Our Mission is to extend Christ's call to love your neighbor through housing, health care and crisis intervention for children, families and older adults.
Statement of faith
Christian City is open to all people regardless of their worldview. Our Christian faith compels us to serve all. The teachings and actions of Jesus Christ provide clear direction on how to apply Christian principles in today's diverse society. The best way to put it is as follows:
Love your "neighbor." Who is your neighbor? Every person - regardless of their beliefs, race, socio-economic status or lifestyle.
Support and care for the poor.
Support and care for children and widows.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1114 of 1118 | 108 of 108 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1050 of 1119 | 94 of 108 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1088 of 1119 | 103 of 108 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1024 of 1118 | 99 of 108 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $246,867 in government grants in 2023.
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 8% | 33% | 8% | 4% | 21% | 13% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 11% | 7% | 2% | 9% | 6% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 90% | 34% | 81% | 51% | 44% | 44% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 14% | 15% | 2% | 7% | 6% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 10% | 66% | 19% | 49% | 56% | 56% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 59% | 54% | 64% | 69% | 73% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 82% | 43% | 107% | 124% | 89% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 83% | 48% | 23% | 68% | 85% | 65% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | 18% | 57% | -7% | -24% | 11% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 1% | 6% | 39% | -4% | -6% | 4% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 27% | 30% | 34% | 24% | 20% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.94 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.43 | 0.25 | 0.24 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.91 | 2.84 | 2.70 | 6.02 | 5.90 | 5.19 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.15 | 0.68 | 0.69 | 2.59 | 1.48 | 1.25 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 12.04 | 2.63 | 3.43 | 1.26 | 1.19 | 1.42 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.38 | 0.29 | 0.79 | 0.84 | 0.71 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.06 | 10.90 | 12.30 | 0.96 | 1.31 | 2.83 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 11% | 17% | 13% | 28% | 24% | 20% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% | 6% | 4% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 83% | 348% | 340% | 168% | 301% | 331% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $2,630,475 | $3,561,563 | $4,362,649 | $4,345,852 | $4,968,191 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,112,504 | $1,092,962 | $102,776 | $167,138 | $210,855 |
| Short-term investments | $10,728,190 | $8,840,779 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $14,471,169 | $13,495,304 | $4,465,425 | $4,512,990 | $5,179,046 |
| Long-term investments | $1,208,835 | $1,208,834 | $1,936,605 | $1,936,604 | $2,312,158 |
| Fixed assets | $22,195,098 | $20,642,488 | $19,381,727 | $17,341,538 | $17,437,391 |
| Other long-term assets | $3,290,189 | $1,142,892 | $1,087,397 | $2,844,696 | $1,960,818 |
| Total long-term assets | $26,694,122 | $22,994,214 | $22,405,729 | $22,122,838 | $21,710,367 |
| Total assets | $41,165,291 | $36,489,518 | $26,871,154 | $26,635,828 | $26,889,413 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $1,834,224 | $709,589 | $852,700 | $1,334,930 | $1,104,928 |
| Other current liabilities | $3,666,211 | $3,220,689 | $2,684,627 | $2,450,139 | $2,549,124 |
| Total current liabilities | $5,500,435 | $3,930,278 | $3,537,327 | $3,785,069 | $3,654,052 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $2,797,885 | $1,485,085 | $997,885 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $1,339,919 | $802,753 | $1,123,112 | $1,224,537 | $816,816 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $1,339,919 | $802,753 | $3,920,997 | $2,709,622 | $1,814,701 |
| Total liabilities | $6,840,354 | $4,733,031 | $7,458,324 | $6,494,691 | $5,468,753 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $33,236,487 | $30,729,754 | $18,388,821 | $19,241,655 | $20,354,308 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,088,450 | $1,026,733 | $1,024,009 | $899,482 | $1,066,352 |
| Net assets | $34,324,937 | $31,756,487 | $19,412,830 | $20,141,137 | $21,420,660 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $4,157,528 | $17,641,491 | $5,530,616 | $2,349,834 | $3,209,573 |
| Program service revenue | $3,100,772 | $3,127,936 | $4,451,364 | $2,555,384 | $3,574,878 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,872,637 | $6,505 | $0 | $56,614 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $1,929,117 | $1,002,761 | $796,751 | $439,452 | $483,635 |
| Total other revenue | $7,902,526 | $4,137,202 | $5,248,115 | $3,051,450 | $4,058,513 |
| Total revenue | $12,060,054 | $21,778,693 | $10,778,731 | $5,401,284 | $7,268,086 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $5,828,439 | $5,075,518 | $7,381,801 | $4,582,248 | $4,738,552 |
| Management and general | $2,686,438 | $2,817,462 | $3,969,753 | $1,603,632 | $1,315,947 |
| Fundraising | $1,357,274 | $1,435,947 | $221,900 | $494,927 | $416,628 |
| Total expenses | $9,872,151 | $9,328,927 | $11,573,454 | $6,680,807 | $6,471,127 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $2,187,903 | $12,449,766 | ($794,723) | ($1,279,523) | $796,959 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $2,187,903 | $12,449,766 | ($794,723) | ($1,279,523) | $796,959 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Keith Horton | President/CEO | $210,617 |
| George A Martin | COO | $150,098 |
| Lavann Landrum | Chief Development Officer | $141,608 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2023
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 2/3/2025. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
Christian City was founded in 1965 by a group of concerned citizens from area Christian churches who built the first cottage as a refuge for children in need of a loving home. From the first 50 acres donated by Dr. Byron and Rose Marie Harper, the campus expanded over the years to the 500 acres that we have today.
From the very first days of envisioning the ministry to orphan boys, the founding ministers and area Christian leaders who made up the dream team, felt compelled to launch something that would meet a need, honor God and point people to Jesus Christ.
As the orphanage evolved into organized group homes for boy and girls, and then as programs were added to meet the needs of senior adults, the mission was always the same-minister to all in the name of Jesus.
Today, as the organization has expanded to include affordable housing, retirement villages, programs for rescuing teenagers, nursing and rehab, assisted living, dementia care, and so much more, the commitment to the mission remains the same-to love God by loving our neighbors, especially those who are marginalized, broken and vulnerable.
Program accomplishments
Thousands of lives have been impacted since Christian City was founded in 1965 by a group of concerned citizens who built the first cottage for eight boys in need of a loving home. From the children and seniors who have lived at Christian City to volunteers, staff members, church families, and people of the community who have financially supported our ministries over more than five decades, there are many true stories of lives changed, promises delivered, faith strengthened, and hope received. Today, Christian City is full of opportunities for people to live, thrive, get involved, serve and give.