Healing Hands International 
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Summary
Using our hands to carry out His healing work.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Healing Hands International
455 McNally Drive
Nashville, TN 37211
Website: hhi.org
Phone: 615-832-2000
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 621585366
CEO/President: Art Woods
Chairman: Bill Merry
Board size: 12
Founder: Dr. Randy Steger / Lipscomb University students
Ruling year: 1996
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2021
Purpose
Our vision is a world that is full of hope where physical needs are met and hearts are surrendered to Jesus Christ.
Mission statement
Our mission is to aid, equip, and empower those in need around the world in the name of Jesus Christ so they might experience God's healing grace.
Statement of faith
Our Core Values
Christ-centered
Jesus Christ is Lord of our lives and the ministry of Healing Hands International belongs to him. Our love for Him compels us to love others and honor him in what we do. "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." - Colossians 3:17
Integrity
At Healing Hands International, we treat our donors, volunteers, staff, and partners at home and abroad with honesty, transparency, and integrity in all circumstances, never compromising the truth."For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man." - II Corinthians 8:21
Empowerment
At Healing Hands International, we empower people by teaching them to help themselves and others. "I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13
Collaboration
With a rich history of partnership, encouragement and support through churches of Christ and a spirit of love and unity, we work together with all constituents to determine the best solutions to meet the physical and spiritual needs of those whom we serve."May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." - Romans 15:5-6
Excellence
We strive for excellence as measured by how well our actions and decisions conform to the most excellent example ever set: the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" - Micah 6:8
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Relief and Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 778 of 1114 | 61 of 100 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 642 of 1115 | 55 of 100 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 521 of 1115 | 42 of 100 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 865 of 1114 | 72 of 100 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 7% | 6% | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 7% | 6% | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 99% | 98% | 99% | 100% | 99% | 99% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 7% | 8% | 8% | 4% | 3% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 1% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 1% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 86% | 88% | 86% | 85% | 88% | 89% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 100% | 101% | 77% | 45% | 95% | 89% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 87% | 88% | 66% | 38% | 84% | 79% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 0% | -1% | 23% | 55% | 5% | 11% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | 0% | 16% | 58% | 5% | 14% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 7% | 5% | 6% | 7% | 8% | 7% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.53 | 0.56 | 0.51 | 0.47 | 0.95 | 1.01 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.26 | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.08 | 1.23 | 1.25 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.17 | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.51 | 1.17 | 1.27 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 13.11 | 225.06 | 136.72 | 158.31 | 27.86 | 16.26 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.68 | 20.24 | 21.73 | 23.26 | 9.92 | 8.90 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 4% | 6% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 53% | 179% | 192% | 209% | 101% | 93% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $10,976,538 | $10,194,606 | $9,070,409 | $3,222,161 | $3,126,235 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $162,603 | $271,400 | $271,991 | $304,891 | $242,555 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $11,139,141 | $10,466,006 | $9,342,400 | $3,527,052 | $3,368,790 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $672,118 | $695,317 | $753,152 | $814,004 | $847,055 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $672,118 | $695,317 | $753,152 | $814,004 | $847,055 |
| Total assets | $11,811,259 | $11,161,323 | $10,095,552 | $4,341,056 | $4,215,845 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $49,493 | $76,552 | $59,015 | $126,586 | $207,227 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $49,493 | $76,552 | $59,015 | $126,586 | $207,227 |
| Debt | $14,317 | $42,317 | $39,739 | $39,739 | $39,739 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $14,317 | $42,317 | $39,739 | $39,739 | $39,739 |
| Total liabilities | $63,810 | $118,869 | $98,754 | $166,325 | $246,966 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,665,505 | $1,463,220 | $8,549,413 | $3,619,845 | $3,041,113 |
| With donor restrictions | $10,081,944 | $9,579,234 | $1,447,385 | $554,886 | $927,766 |
| Net assets | $11,747,449 | $11,042,454 | $9,996,798 | $4,174,731 | $3,968,879 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $6,389,861 | $7,452,483 | $10,605,112 | $4,295,364 | $4,748,404 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $135,491 | $47,290 | $5,986 | $25,258 | $54,609 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $135,491 | $47,290 | $5,986 | $25,258 | $54,609 |
| Total revenue | $6,525,352 | $7,499,773 | $10,611,098 | $4,320,622 | $4,803,013 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $5,768,114 | $4,948,289 | $4,071,847 | $3,632,033 | $3,796,496 |
| Management and general | $343,792 | $337,901 | $317,331 | $332,878 | $318,322 |
| Fundraising | $464,376 | $451,260 | $399,853 | $149,859 | $147,943 |
| Total expenses | $6,576,282 | $5,737,450 | $4,789,031 | $4,114,770 | $4,262,761 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($50,930) | $1,762,323 | $5,822,067 | $205,852 | $540,252 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($50,930) | $1,762,323 | $5,822,067 | $205,852 | $540,252 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Art Woods | President | $168,998 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023
Response from ministry
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History
In 1991, Dr. Randy Steger, marketing professor at Lipscomb University, presented a proposal to his students to do a different type of project for the end of the semester. He suggested they seek to meet the mounting needs for medical supplies and equipment in the former Soviet Union and other Eastern European nations. This humanitarian work would utilize the energy and abilities of the students to make a significant difference in the lives of others. The class was ready for the challenge.
They determined to secure three to four suitcases filled with medical supplies and equipment to send overseas with missionaries. They ended up being quite successful! Lipscomb finally had to ask them to leave campus because the donated supplies were taking over the auditorium! The day they packed up to leave campus, they were able to fill two tractor trailers with all of the donated items.
Through this urgent need for humanitarian relief, the students organized the Healing Hands ministry, which was later incorporated as Healing Hands International in 1993. Since acquiring a 501c3 status in 1996, the Lord has truly blessed this work and HHI (as we now know it) has been able to ship to more than 75 countries.
The need has been established. The pipeline of resources has been tapped. What was once an idea has become a tool to aid, equip, and empower people suffering throughout the world. Most importantly, this ministry has proven to be an excellent way to give glory to God and bring recognition to the local church.
Program accomplishments
During our 30+ year history Healing Hands International has worked in 80+ countries.