The Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association 
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Summary
Our vision is to reach current and future generations with the Gospel of Jesus Christ one person at a time to see a lifetime of change. Our strategy is to globally advance the Gospel through ministry in America. Please take a moment to explore how God is using SDEA and how you can deepen your partnership with our team as we proclaim hope that comes from Jesus Christ.
Contact information
Mailing address:
The Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association
P.O. Box 59405
Birmingham, AL 35259
Website: scottdawson.org
Phone: 800-869-8738
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 630964725
CEO/President: Scott Dawson
Chairman: Scott Dawson
Board size: 17
Founder: Scott Dawson
Ruling year: 1989
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1999
Purpose
One of our largest forums to reach others for Jesus Christ is through our festivals and conferences such as Strength to Stand, StadiumFest, and Safe at Home. SDEA also invest time in assisting Youth Ministers and Church Pastors through our Student Pastor Retreat (SPR), and our annual Pastors' Breakfast.
At SDEA, we have a heart to affect the world through the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.
John 4:34 "My food" said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work."
Mission statement
To share the Gospel of Jesus Christ we are continually praying for opportunities.
Statement of faith
At SDEA we believe...
We believe the Bible is the infallible Word of God; that it is his holy and inspired Word; and that it is the supreme and final authority in doctrine and practice.
We believe in one God, existing in three persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We believe in the deity of our Lord and Jesus Christ, Born of the Virgin Mary.
We believe Christ led a sinless life; took upon Himself all our sins; died and rose again; is seated at the right hand of God the Father, and is coming again in power and glory.
We believe all men are lost and face the righteous judgment of God and need to receive Jesus Christ in their heart by faith and repentance through his shed blood on the cross.
We believe Christ rose from the dead and is coming again.
We believe in the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and eternal life.
We believe in holy Christian living and that we must have concern for the social issues of others.
We believe in the unity of the body of Christ, composed of all those who have received Christ into their heart.
We believe in taking the gospel to all parts of the world by preaching salvation, producing disciples and partnering with Christian leaders around the globe.
Articles
| 3/12/2025 | Ministry Spotlight: The Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association |
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Evangelism
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1200 of 1435 | 31 of 44 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1043 of 1435 | 31 of 44 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 675 of 1435 | 21 of 44 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1326 of 1436 | 38 of 44 |
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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% | 18% | 4% | 14% | 10% | 10% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 5% | 3% | 7% | 6% | 5% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 95% | 27% | 79% | 49% | 58% | 50% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 7% | 8% | 6% | 6% | 5% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 5% | 73% | 21% | 51% | 42% | 50% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 82% | 82% | 87% | 86% | 84% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 74% | 40% | 110% | 110% | 102% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 61% | 33% | 96% | 94% | 86% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | 26% | 60% | -10% | -10% | -2% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 1% | 21% | 103% | 176% | -164% | -14% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 12% | 10% | 6% | 8% | 11% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.32 | 0.48 | 0.58 | 3.37 | 2.60 | 3.02 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.63 | 3.39 | 7.01 | 1.10 | 1.03 | 1.04 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.48 | 1.62 | 4.03 | 3.72 | 2.67 | 3.15 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 8.18 | 1.42 | 0.85 | 0.84 | 1.17 | 1.94 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.11 | 0.70 | 1.18 | 1.19 | 0.86 | 0.52 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.08 | 2.20 | -0.53 | -0.63 | 0.64 | 1.84 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 22% | 18% | 118% | 86% | 53% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 1% | 0% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 63% | 164% | 143% | -5% | 5% | 15% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $3,868,536 | $1,361,352 | $1,305,688 | $1,267,248 | $1,014,836 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $432,764 | $207,756 | $142,247 | $79,946 | $37,443 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,301,300 | $1,569,108 | $1,447,935 | $1,347,194 | $1,052,279 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $9,203,358 | $9,423,458 | $149,167 | $33,950 | $43,650 |
| Other long-term assets | $1,090,411 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $10,293,769 | $9,423,458 | $149,167 | $33,950 | $43,650 |
| Total assets | $14,595,069 | $10,992,566 | $1,597,102 | $1,381,144 | $1,095,929 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $1,507,504 | $340,495 | $406,960 | $161,312 | $2,150 |
| Other current liabilities | $1,518,082 | $1,508,069 | $1,323,115 | $993,429 | $540,975 |
| Total current liabilities | $3,025,586 | $1,848,564 | $1,730,075 | $1,154,741 | $543,125 |
| Debt | $147,719 | $32,550 | $30,715 | $8,905 | $8,730 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $80,261 | $118,814 | $23,799 | $32,333 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $147,719 | $112,811 | $149,529 | $32,704 | $41,063 |
| Total liabilities | $3,173,305 | $1,961,375 | $1,879,604 | $1,187,445 | $584,188 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $11,421,764 | $9,031,191 | ($282,502) | $193,699 | $511,741 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $11,421,764 | $9,031,191 | ($282,502) | $193,699 | $511,741 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $2,538,688 | $12,310,637 | $2,409,572 | $1,914,255 | $1,604,719 |
| Program service revenue | $3,230,134 | $3,088,547 | $2,304,277 | $1,319,488 | $1,585,672 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $98,275 | $11,859 | $10,095 | $949 | $6,256 |
| Other revenue | $3,502,369 | $227,356 | $163,275 | $39,019 | $43,248 |
| Total other revenue | $6,830,778 | $3,327,762 | $2,477,647 | $1,359,456 | $1,635,176 |
| Total revenue | $9,369,466 | $15,638,399 | $4,887,219 | $3,273,711 | $3,239,895 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $5,687,954 | $5,178,680 | $4,690,692 | $3,091,796 | $2,780,216 |
| Management and general | $805,369 | $631,586 | $345,178 | $300,409 | $365,142 |
| Fundraising | $465,678 | $514,441 | $348,722 | $199,548 | $168,491 |
| Total expenses | $6,959,001 | $6,324,707 | $5,384,592 | $3,591,753 | $3,313,849 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $2,410,465 | $9,313,692 | ($497,373) | ($318,042) | ($73,954) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $2,410,465 | $9,313,692 | ($497,373) | ($318,042) | ($73,954) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Scott Dawson | CEO and President | $262,525 |
| Hunter Dawson | VP of Strategic Development | $139,206 |
| Paul Dawson | CFO | $75,940 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 1/30/2026. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
Since 1987 the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association is continuing to advance the Kingdom with the saving message of Jesus Christ. SDEA exists to support the divine calling of Scott Dawson to proclaim to the world the good news of Jesus Christ. From students, young adults, senior adults, and everyone in between, we believe that every person should have the opportunity to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ.