Holston Home for Children 
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Summary
Holston Home for Children is a multiservice organization serving families in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia
Contact information
Mailing address:
Holston Home for Children
PO Box 188
Greeneville, TN 37743
Website: holstonhome.org
Phone: 423-638-7171
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 620515531
CEO/President: Bradley S Williams
Chairman: John W. Bailes
Board size: 21
Founder: Mrs. E.E. Wiley
Ruling year: 1946
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2020
Purpose
Children will be raised by healthier families that prepare them to live the fulfilling adult lives that God intended for them.
Mission statement
Holston Home for Children provides hope and healing for a brighter future by sharing the love of Jesus with children and families struggling with life's challenges.
Statement of faith
We Believe...
The Bible: is the authority for our faith, teaching, and conduct. John Wesley wrote, "If there be
one falsehood in the Bible there may be a thousand; neither can it proceed from the God of
Truth.
God: is the one true, holy and living God revealed in three distinct persons: Father, Son and
Holy Spirit, distinct but inseparable, eternally one in essence and power.
Jesus: truly God and truly man, in whom the divine and human natures are perfectly and
inseparably united. He is the eternal Word made flesh, the only begotten Son of the Father, born
of the Virgin Mary by the power of the Holy Spirit. As a ministering Servant he lived, suffered
and died on the cross. He was buried, rose from the dead and ascended into heaven to be with the
Father, from whence he shall return. He is eternal Savior and Mediator, who intercedes for us,
and by him all men will be judged.
The Holy Spirit: is God's present activity in our midst. When we sense God's leading, God's
challenge, or God's support or comfort, it's the Holy Spirit at work.
Human Beings: Genesis 1:27 asserts that we've been made in the image of the Creator. Like
God we have the capacity to love and care, to communicate, and to create.
The Church: is the body of Christ, an extension of Christ's life and ministry in the world today.
It is a community of all true believers under the Lordship of Christ. We believe that the church is
called to share God's love for every person by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. John
Wesley again wrote, "You have one business on earth- to save souls. I want the whole Christ for
my Savior, the whole Bible for my book, the whole church for my fellowship and the whole world for my mission field." Under the discipline of the Holy Spirit the Church exists for the maintenance of worship, the edification of believers and the redemption of the world.
God's Reign: The kingdom or reign of God is both a present reality and future hope. We believe
that wherever God's will is done, the kingdom or reign of God is present. It was present in Jesus'
ministry, and it also is present in our world whenever persons and communities experience
reconciliation, restoration and healing.
Human Sexuality: Holston Home affirms the traditional Wesleyan stance on our Biblical belief
that God created humankind in His image: male (man) and female (woman). These two distinct,
complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. (Gen 1:26-27.) We affirm
every individual's biological sex and refrain from any and all attempts to physically change,
alter, or disagree with an individual's biological sex (Genesis 1:26-28, Romans 1:26-32, 1
Corinthians 6:9-11). Rejection of one's biological sex is a rejection of the very image of God
within that person.
Marriage: Holston Home affirms the traditional Biblical view of marriage, "All persons are
sexual beings whether or not they are married. Sexual relations and sexual intimacy are affirmed
only with the covenant of monogamous, heterosexual marriage" (1 Cor 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb 13:4.).
Therefore, we believe that the term "marriage" has a single definition: the uniting of one man
and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as represented in Scripture (Gen 2:18-25).
Religious Character: We believe the Bible offers instruction on healthy living and creating a
wholesome environment which we strive to incorporate at HHC. At Holston Home we have
prayer, Bible studies, worship services and many other forms of devotion to the Lord in our
ongoing practices.
Final Authority for Matters of Faith and Conduct: This statement of faith does not exhaust
the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and authoritative Word of God that
speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of humankind, is
the sole and final source of all that we believe. Holston Home for Children's Board of Directors
establishes its statement of faith and grants authority to its President/CEO for implementing it in
the ministry's day to day operations.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Adoption/Foster Care
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 607 of 1123 | 19 of 42 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 562 of 1124 | 16 of 42 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 158 of 1124 | 8 of 42 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1037 of 1123 | 38 of 42 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $558,472 in government grants in 2024.
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 12% | 9% | 10% | 11% | 10% | 14% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 4% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 75% | 36% | 33% | 32% | 33% | 31% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 25% | 64% | 67% | 68% | 67% | 69% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 88% | 88% | 89% | 89% | 89% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 79% | 90% | 93% | 85% | 96% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 77% | 70% | 80% | 83% | 76% | 85% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 21% | 10% | 7% | 15% | 4% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | 11% | 5% | 4% | 10% | 3% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 8% | 8% | 7% | 7% | 7% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.83 | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.50 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.42 | 2.82 | 5.08 | 4.54 | 5.26 | 6.55 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.51 | 1.15 | 2.34 | 2.46 | 2.81 | 3.31 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 9.65 | 10.70 | 5.59 | 5.41 | 4.92 | 1.85 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.54 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 7.34 | 9.45 | 4.21 | 3.97 | 3.40 | 1.67 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 8% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 100% | 237% | 209% | 177% | 180% | 182% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $11,181,718 | $4,917,207 | $4,866,065 | $4,155,157 | $2,913,627 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,137,532 | $1,024,976 | $1,222,255 | $1,302,451 | $1,237,973 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $12,319,250 | $5,942,183 | $6,088,320 | $5,457,608 | $4,151,600 |
| Long-term investments | $9,734,736 | $12,070,719 | $9,092,150 | $10,550,942 | $10,184,045 |
| Fixed assets | $12,716,104 | $12,184,263 | $12,461,369 | $12,701,571 | $12,872,638 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $22,450,840 | $24,254,982 | $21,553,519 | $23,252,513 | $23,056,683 |
| Total assets | $34,770,090 | $30,197,165 | $27,641,839 | $28,710,121 | $27,208,283 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $1,151,143 | $1,050,265 | $1,119,644 | $1,106,783 | $2,245,140 |
| Other current liabilities | $268 | $12,321 | $6,661 | $3,497 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,151,411 | $1,062,586 | $1,126,305 | $1,110,280 | $2,245,140 |
| 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 | $1,151,411 | $1,062,586 | $1,126,305 | $1,110,280 | $2,245,140 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $27,321,432 | $23,193,713 | $20,824,784 | $20,817,711 | $19,226,625 |
| With donor restrictions | $6,297,247 | $5,940,866 | $5,690,750 | $6,782,130 | $5,736,518 |
| Net assets | $33,618,679 | $29,134,579 | $26,515,534 | $27,599,841 | $24,963,143 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $6,403,056 | $5,151,993 | $5,209,467 | $5,901,902 | $4,444,079 |
| Program service revenue | $10,288,921 | $9,959,361 | $9,587,527 | $9,692,304 | $9,313,070 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $952,415 | ($77,365) | $1,015,175 | $2,201,444 | $479,050 |
| Other revenue | $236,962 | $427,561 | $298,057 | $207,178 | $141,099 |
| Total other revenue | $11,478,298 | $10,309,557 | $10,900,759 | $12,100,926 | $9,933,219 |
| Total revenue | $17,881,354 | $15,461,550 | $16,110,226 | $18,002,828 | $14,377,298 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $12,484,070 | $12,312,057 | $13,358,939 | $13,717,700 | $12,165,013 |
| Management and general | $1,127,613 | $1,082,297 | $1,044,226 | $1,069,126 | $951,498 |
| Fundraising | $562,415 | $524,655 | $580,209 | $571,402 | $616,837 |
| Total expenses | $14,174,098 | $13,919,009 | $14,983,374 | $15,358,228 | $13,733,348 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $3,707,256 | $1,542,541 | $1,126,852 | $2,644,600 | $643,950 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $3,707,256 | $1,542,541 | $1,126,852 | $2,644,600 | $643,950 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Bradley S Williams | President/CEO/Ex Officio/N | $329,321 |
| Gayle Mrock | Vice President | $129,891 |
| Seth Taylor | Vice President Resource de | $114,857 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2024
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 5/1/2025. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
Holston Home for Children was founded in 1895 when Mrs. E.E. Wiley, a widow, took in her first homeless child. Since then, from that humble beginning, Holston Home has helped more than 8,000 children.
Holston Home is situated on 155 acres of gently rolling hillside in Greeneville, TN. With 170 employees in service locations in Greeneville, Johnson City, and Knoxville, TN., and a Family Service Center in Bristol, Va. Holston Home is in the ministry of helping children.
The goal of Holston Home is to help children and families overcome hardships in their lives. Sometimes, children are unable to live at home, and Holston Home provides one.
The goal is always to do what is best for the children whether it's reuniting with family, adoption, or successfully transitioning to adulthood. Our professional staff work to strengthen families and we help children overcome any emotional traumas or other hardships they may have experienced.