Rapid Response America 
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Summary
AMERICA'S DISASTER RELIEF TEAMS Bringing Hope in the midst of crisis, to those in need after a disaster.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Rapid Response America
P.O. Box 53
Boys Town, NE 68010
Website: rapidresponseamerica.org
Phone: (402) 281-5704
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 621873882
CEO/President: Ken Gruber
Chairman: Sue Mackrill
Board size: 9
Founder:
Ruling year: 2020
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
The impact of a disaster is immediate and long term. The effects of loss, destruction and hardship do not end when the disaster no longer makes the news headlines. We continue to send teams to the affected people as long as we feel we can be of assistance. From the heartland of America, we can make our mark on the world.
Mission statement
We Are Committed To:
Bringing hope to the hopeless by meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those suffering in the midst of crisis
Meeting the needs of the poor and disadvantaged, here and around the world
Building relationships with those we serve in order to meet their immediate and future needs.
Providing a pathway of service and training for each of our members, allowing them to maximize their willingness and care as responders
Identifying like-minded organizations and developing relationships with them as we seek to prioritize the best initiatives for disaster response
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Relief and Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 579 of 1420 | 49 of 114 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 143 of 1420 | 6 of 114 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 384 of 1420 | 34 of 114 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1399 of 1421 | 113 of 114 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 98% | 79% | 98% | 100% | 0% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | 2% | 21% | 2% | 0% | 100% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 86% | 100% | 99% | 98% | 96% | 66% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 34% | 107% | 103% | 54% | 84% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 83% | 33% | 106% | 101% | 51% | 55% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | 66% | -7% | -3% | 46% | 16% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 81% | -10% | -3% | 67% | 35% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 7% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 4% | 34% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.50 | 0.21 | 1.38 | 1.05 | 0.75 | 1.71 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.16 | 5.83 | 1.42 | 1.17 | 1.05 | 1.41 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.06 | 1.22 | 1.96 | 1.23 | 0.78 | 2.40 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 12.07 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.90 | 9.88 | 6.12 | 9.78 | 15.36 | 4.58 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 49% | 2% | 4% | 4% | 6% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 49% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 54% | 246% | 71% | 91% | 129% | 55% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 |
| Cash | $353,944 | $145,569 | $198,859 | $229,175 | $74,829 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $353,944 | $145,569 | $198,859 | $229,175 | $74,829 |
| Long-term investments | $17,197 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $1,693,140 | $61,251 | $6,616 | $11,026 | $30,629 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $26,280 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,710,337 | $61,251 | $32,896 | $11,026 | $30,629 |
| Total assets | $2,064,281 | $206,820 | $231,755 | $240,201 | $105,458 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,198 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,198 |
| Debt | $1,005,025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $2,089 | $3,403 | $8,861 | $9,545 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $1,007,114 | $3,403 | $8,861 | $9,545 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,007,114 | $3,403 | $8,861 | $9,545 | $6,198 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,057,167 | $203,417 | $222,894 | $230,656 | $99,260 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $1,057,167 | $203,417 | $222,894 | $230,656 | $99,260 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $1,256,408 | $211,477 | $232,483 | $333,545 | $0 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $187,216 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,179 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $24,583 | $54,681 | $3,780 | $0 | $27,500 |
| Total other revenue | $25,762 | $54,681 | $3,780 | $0 | $214,716 |
| Total revenue | $1,282,170 | $266,158 | $236,263 | $333,545 | $214,716 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 |
| Program services | $429,372 | $282,989 | $239,615 | $171,653 | $117,967 |
| Management and general | $397 | $2,646 | $4,410 | $7,351 | $61,971 |
| Fundraising | $310 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $430,079 | $285,635 | $244,025 | $179,004 | $179,938 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $852,091 | ($19,477) | ($7,762) | $154,541 | $34,778 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $852,091 | ($19,477) | ($7,762) | $154,541 | $34,778 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Kenneth Gruber | President | $98,679 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
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History
Rapid Response is a non-profit organization founded by members of the churches of Omaha in early 2000 in response to the increasing number of natural and man-made disasters around the world.
Comprised of all volunteers, each team member is responsible for financing their portion of trip expenses. Many of our volunteers work full time and use their vacation time to travel.
Our staff members are also responsible for raising their own personal support and travel expenses.
We strive to be compassionate. We genuinely care for all of God's people throughout the world and share His love through our actions and words.
We are aware of cultural differences and treat each culture with respect and dignity.