International Christian Embassy Jerusalem - USA 
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Summary
Comforting the People of Israel for over 40 Years
Contact information
Mailing address:
International Christian Embassy Jerusalem - USA
PO Box 332974
Murfreesboro, TN 37133-2974
Website: icejusa.org
Phone: (615) 895-9830
Email: https://icejusa.org/contact-us/
Organization details
EIN: 621279378
CEO/President: Dr. Susan Michael
Chairman: Cary Summers
Board size: 8
Founder:
Ruling year: 1986
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since: 2014
Purpose
To reach every segment of Israel's society with a Christian testimony of comfort and love that represents the support of denominations, churches, and believers from every nation on Earth.
Mission statement
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem was established in 1980 in recognition of the biblical significance of all of Jerusalem and its unique connection with the Jewish people. Today, it represents millions of Christians, churches, and denominations to the nation and people of Israel. We recognize in the restoration of the State of Israel God's faithfulness to keep His ancient covenant with the Jewish people.
Statement of faith
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Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1189 of 1420 | 119 of 145 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1332 of 1420 | 130 of 145 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1375 of 1420 | 141 of 145 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 311 of 1421 | 36 of 145 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 14% | 10% | 15% | 14% | 13% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 14% | 7% | 14% | 14% | 12% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 91% | 97% | 70% | 95% | 99% | 91% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 13% | 8% | 15% | 15% | 12% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 9% | 3% | 30% | 5% | 1% | 9% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 61% | 78% | 63% | 62% | 67% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 104% | 87% | 94% | 93% | 99% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 64% | 68% | 60% | 57% | 67% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | -4% | 13% | 6% | 7% | 1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | -11% | 44% | 20% | 26% | 3% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 25% | 14% | 22% | 23% | 20% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.01 | 2.36 | 2.73 | 1.73 | 2.81 | 3.85 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.87 | 1.05 | 1.07 | 1.10 | 1.21 | 1.21 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.16 | 2.49 | 2.93 | 1.89 | 3.39 | 4.68 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.81 | 8.87 | 15.15 | 1.93 | 5.19 | 3.49 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.07 | 0.52 | 0.19 | 0.29 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.74 | 4.28 | 3.82 | 3.05 | 2.86 | 1.83 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 11% | 6% | 47% | 16% | 24% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 76% | 38% | 34% | 30% | 30% | 20% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $1,342,430 | $1,432,717 | $1,388,388 | $854,444 | $643,890 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $59,321 | $123,957 | $289,113 | $81,497 | $100,593 |
| Short-term investments | $674,024 | $592,510 | $416,944 | $15,241 | $10,637 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,075,775 | $2,149,184 | $2,094,445 | $951,182 | $755,120 |
| Long-term investments | $27,646 | $28,522 | $28,748 | $27,795 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $265 |
| Other long-term assets | $80,944 | $130,780 | $170,282 | $170,282 | $161,916 |
| Total long-term assets | $108,590 | $159,302 | $199,030 | $198,077 | $162,181 |
| Total assets | $2,184,365 | $2,308,486 | $2,293,475 | $1,149,259 | $917,301 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $145,622 | $115,396 | $160,811 | $139,143 | $114,933 |
| Other current liabilities | $88,459 | $26,510 | $926,889 | $44,283 | $101,455 |
| Total current liabilities | $234,081 | $141,906 | $1,087,700 | $183,426 | $216,388 |
| 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 | $234,081 | $141,906 | $1,087,700 | $183,426 | $216,388 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $715,505 | $1,064,881 | $606,391 | $351,746 | $460,469 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,234,779 | $1,101,699 | $599,384 | $614,087 | $240,444 |
| Net assets | $1,950,284 | $2,166,580 | $1,205,775 | $965,833 | $700,913 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $4,790,170 | $5,082,935 | $3,970,603 | $3,455,467 | $3,220,081 |
| Program service revenue | $61,731 | $2,148,867 | $238,362 | $13,676 | $319,791 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $91,728 | $21,903 | $2,433 | $15 | $15 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $9,596 | ($12,147) | $7,382 | $13,235 |
| Total other revenue | $153,459 | $2,180,366 | $228,648 | $21,073 | $333,041 |
| Total revenue | $4,943,629 | $7,263,301 | $4,199,251 | $3,476,540 | $3,553,122 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $3,172,458 | $4,938,213 | $2,499,806 | $1,984,045 | $2,380,931 |
| Management and general | $1,296,941 | $864,748 | $858,731 | $744,895 | $717,617 |
| Fundraising | $690,526 | $503,473 | $601,032 | $495,649 | $432,917 |
| Total expenses | $5,159,925 | $6,306,434 | $3,959,569 | $3,224,589 | $3,531,465 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($216,296) | $956,867 | $239,682 | $251,951 | $21,657 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($216,296) | $956,867 | $239,682 | $251,951 | $21,657 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Susan M Michael | Secretary, U | $173,778 |
| Barry Denison | Director of | $128,686 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
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History
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