InterFACE Ministries, Inc. / IFACE 
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Summary
InterFACE (iFace) Ministries - the face of international friendships - is a nonprofit educational, Christian organization which networks international students and scholars with culturally sensitive Americans who enjoy cross-cultural friendships and the open exchange of ideas. Just as computers need to interface in order to communicate, we from around the world should be encouraged to connect with one another to learn more about our world and our Creator. As a Christian organization, iFace advocates purity of motives, clarity in purpose, and honesty in intention. Our philosophy is to encourage mutual dialogue, as summed up in the words from the Bible, "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." All iFace activities are open to international students, scholars, and their families regardless of race, nationality, or religious preference.
Contact information
Mailing address:
InterFACE Ministries, Inc.
PO Box 450816
Atlanta, GA 31145-0816
Website: iface.org
Phone: (770) 934-7797
Email: bob@iface.org
Organization details
EIN: 581970866
CEO/President: Mr. James Paternoster
Chairman: Wesley Willis
Board size: 6
Founder: Dr. Robert Culver
Ruling year: 1992
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 10/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1993
Purpose
At the interface of campus and community, of volunteers and those they serve, of Christians who live here and the many internationals who come from far away, there Interface serves to bring people together.
It's not enough to get people into a room. Cultures are different, communication can be hard. It is easy to encounter and then bounce off one another.
But we are at the interface between God and the people of the world he loves. Jesus entered into our world without reserve, gave his life to renew our relationship with the Father. In the Church, his Body, he continues to stretch out his arms to make friends from every nation.
That's why we're Interface.
Mission statement
OUR MISSION: International friendships that last forever
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 | | 181 of 1031 | 8 of 30 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 123 of 1033 | 3 of 30 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 366 of 1033 | 16 of 30 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 465 of 1031 | 17 of 30 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 91% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 95% | 97% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 9% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 5% | 3% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 80% | 83% | 85% | 86% | 87% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 90% | 102% | 103% | 99% | 91% | 102% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 69% | 81% | 86% | 84% | 78% | 89% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 10% | -2% | -3% | 1% | 9% | -2% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 15% | -2% | -4% | 1% | 13% | -3% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 19% | 16% | 14% | 13% | 11% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.16 | 1.11 | 1.30 | 1.36 | 1.35 | 1.58 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.53 | 1.01 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.01 | 1.04 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.81 | 1.12 | 1.30 | 1.36 | 1.37 | 1.64 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 9.66 | 6444.97 | 34.59 | 29.51 | 96.35 | 52.87 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.44 | 10.74 | 8.94 | 8.51 | 8.70 | 7.16 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 18% | 3% | 3% | 1% | 2% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 18% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 72% | 74% | 75% | 71% | 73% | 62% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $485,284 | $331,420 | $381,332 | $327,367 | $484,720 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $571,691 | $582,794 | $537,644 | $556,101 | $269,668 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,056,975 | $914,214 | $918,976 | $883,468 | $754,388 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $5,471 | $4,337 | $4,572 | $8,320 | $30,341 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $5,471 | $4,337 | $4,572 | $8,320 | $30,341 |
| Total assets | $1,062,446 | $918,551 | $923,548 | $891,788 | $784,729 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $164 | $26,429 | $31,140 | $9,169 | $14,270 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $164 | $26,429 | $31,140 | $9,169 | $14,270 |
| Debt | $194,100 | $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 | $194,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $194,264 | $26,429 | $31,140 | $9,169 | $14,270 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $868,182 | $892,122 | $892,408 | $882,619 | $770,459 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $868,182 | $892,122 | $892,408 | $882,619 | $770,459 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $1,156,509 | $1,141,722 | $1,255,744 | $1,258,368 | $1,177,456 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,599 | $29,214 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,986 | $10,111 | $6,480 | $42,761 | $12,003 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $5,986 | $10,111 | $6,480 | $60,360 | $41,217 |
| Total revenue | $1,162,495 | $1,151,833 | $1,262,224 | $1,318,728 | $1,218,673 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $943,203 | $987,161 | $1,062,316 | $1,032,382 | $1,081,544 |
| Management and general | $218,715 | $187,064 | $172,342 | $156,633 | $139,909 |
| Fundraising | $18,950 | $17,700 | $17,777 | $17,553 | $18,856 |
| Total expenses | $1,180,868 | $1,191,925 | $1,252,435 | $1,206,568 | $1,240,309 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($18,373) | ($40,092) | $9,789 | $112,160 | ($21,636) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($18,373) | ($40,092) | $9,789 | $112,160 | ($21,636) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| James Paternoster | President | $66,264 |
| Lynn Culver | Director | $24,159 |
| Robert Culver | Director | $12,842 |
Compensation data as of: 10/31/2020
Response from ministry
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History
iFace began in 1983 and incorporated in 1991. Starting as an innovative cross-country trip ministry that included conversations about Christianity, it grew through outreach to athletes at the Atlanta Olympics, student conferences that also introduced American Christians to internationals in their midst, and ongoing faithful service to students in cooperation with international student offices at colleges and universities.
Today, many more students come from many more countries to study in institutions large and small. At the same time, many immigrants come more or less permanently. Our mission to the nations continues to shape our response to these changes in who comes and for how long. and for how long.
Today: Twenty-five years later, iFace is in fourteen states and has welcomed students from over 150 countries. Our staff adapt to new situations in creative ways to engage with our international neighbors. Furniture drives meet an immediate need and open the door to further interaction. English language classes accelerate and smooth the transition to life in the US and lead to deeper conversations. Friendship Families provide students with a home for holidays, and a network of support during their time here. The goal: meet people where they are (even at the airport), listen to their stories of the past and aspirations for the future, and share with them life, community, and hope.