The Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association

The information on this page was last updated 3/28/2023. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]


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
400 Office Park Dr, Suite 150
Birmingham, AL 35223

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.

Transparency grade

A

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Financial efficiency ratings

Sector: Evangelism

CategoryRatingOverall rankSector rank
Overall efficiency rating319 of 107710 of 45
Fund acquisition rating662 of 107827 of 45
Resource allocation rating449 of 107812 of 45
Asset utilization rating155 of 10775 of 45

Financial ratios

Funding ratiosSector median20202019201820172016
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts =
Fundraising expense /
Total contributions
7%10%10%9%10%5%
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total revenue
6%5%4%3%4%2%
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance =
Total contributions /
Total revenue
98%50%37%33%38%38%
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total expenses
7%5%4%3%4%2%
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance =
Total other revenue /
Total revenue
2%50%63%67%62%62%
 
Operating ratiosSector median20202019201820172016
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio =
Program services /
Total expenses
82%84%90%91%91%93%
Spending ratio Spending ratio =
Total expenses /
Total revenue
89%102%90%95%102%95%
Program output ratio Program output ratio =
Program services /
Total revenue
72%86%81%86%94%88%
Savings ratio Savings ratio =
Surplus (deficit) /
Total revenue
11%-2%10%5%-2%5%
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate =
Surplus (deficit) /
Net assets
12%-14%80%146%177%22%
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio =
Management and general expense /
Total expenses
11%11%6%6%5%5%
 
Investing ratiosSector median20202019201820172016
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total assets
1.003.022.873.143.713.64
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment =
Total assets /
Total current assets
1.451.041.081.121.131.05
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total current assets
2.083.153.113.504.173.82
 
Liquidity ratiosSector median20202019201820172016
Current ratio Current ratio =
Total current assets /
Total current liabilities
14.931.941.541.030.851061.39
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio =
Total current liabilities /
Total current assets
0.060.520.650.971.180.00
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level =
(Total current assets -
Total current liabilities) /
(Total expenses / 12)
5.381.841.350.10-0.523.14
 
Solvency ratiosSector median20202019201820172016
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio =
Total liabilities /
Total assets
11%53%60%90%105%6%
Debt ratio Debt ratio =
Debt /
Total assets
0%1%0%2%0%6%
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio =
Net assets /
Total expenses
85%15%14%3%-1%26%

Financials

Balance sheet
 
Assets20202019201820172016
Cash$1,014,836$1,012,059$734,298$695,447$843,807
Receivables, inventories, prepaids$37,443$0$19,400$19,983$0
Short-term investments$0$0$0$0$0
Other current assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total current assets$1,052,279$1,012,059$753,698$715,430$843,807
Long-term investments$0$0$0$0$0
Fixed assets$43,650$0$0$0$3,547
Other long-term assets$0$83,700$87,300$90,000$37,134
Total long-term assets$43,650$83,700$87,300$90,000$40,681
Total assets$1,095,929$1,095,759$840,998$805,430$884,488
 
Liabilities20202019201820172016
Payables and accrued expenses$2,150$0$2,500$86,905$795
Other current liabilities$540,975$658,927$730,226$758,956$0
Total current liabilities$543,125$658,927$732,726$845,861$795
Debt$8,730$0$20,000$0$52,666
Due to (from) affiliates$0$0$0$0$0
Other long-term liabilities$32,333$0$0$0$0
Total long-term liabilities$41,063$0$20,000$0$52,666
Total liabilities$584,188$658,927$752,726$845,861$53,461
 
Net assets20202019201820172016
Without donor restrictions$511,741$436,832$88,272($40,431)$0
With donor restrictions$0$0$0$0$0
Net assets$511,741$436,832$88,272($40,431)$831,027
 
Revenues and expenses
 
Revenue20202019201820172016
Total contributions$1,604,719$1,302,376$917,493$1,112,082$1,297,261
Program service revenue$1,585,672$2,129,943$1,812,432$1,742,152$2,036,151
Membership dues$0$0$0$0$0
Investment income$6,256$9,760$20,625$45,217$31,407
Other revenue$43,248$53,242$17,558$15,198$40,225
Total other revenue$1,635,176$2,192,945$1,850,615$1,802,567$2,107,783
Total revenue$3,239,895$3,495,321$2,768,108$2,914,649$3,405,044
 
Expenses20202019201820172016
Program services$2,780,216$2,822,222$2,389,659$2,726,013$2,989,402
Management and general$365,142$198,336$163,648$149,021$170,450
Fundraising$168,491$126,203$86,098$111,165$61,285
Total expenses$3,313,849$3,146,761$2,639,405$2,986,199$3,221,137
 
Change in net assets20202019201820172016
Surplus (deficit)($73,954)$348,560$128,703($71,550)$183,907
Other changes in net assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total change in net assets($73,954)$348,560$128,703($71,550)$183,907

Compensation

NameTitleCompensation
Scott DawsonPresident$200,594
Paul DawsonCFO$52,817

Compensation data as of: 12/31/2019


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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.


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