African Vision of Hope 
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Summary
Educate, Equip, Empower
Contact information
Mailing address:
African Vision of Hope
17 Professional Park Drive
Maryville, IL 62062
Website: africanvisionofhope.org
Phone: (618)288-7695
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 710929252
CEO/President: Judi Bertels/Anna Davey
Chairman: Judi Bertels
Board size: 6
Founder:
Ruling year: 2005
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2018
Purpose
For every child and family in Zambia to be released from extreme poverty and have the ability to fulfill the purpose God has for their lives.
Mission statement
African Vision of Hope is a Christian organization committed to bringing immediate and lasting solutions to children and families living in extreme poverty. We confront the root causes of poverty by providing opportunities to be educated, grow up healthy, develop leadership and economic skills and learn about God's love.
Statement of faith
We believe in the Holy Scriptures as originally given by God and divinely inspired.
One God exists in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We believe in Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His atoning death and resurrection.
Jesus Christ shed His blood for the salvation of the lost and sinful man.
Redemption comes only through believing in Jesus Christ as the One and Only Savior of the world.
Articles
| 2/21/2025 | Ep. 440: Hillsong, TD Jakes, the Presbyterian Church in America, and Calvary Chapel |
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Relief and Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 394 of 1420 | 30 of 114 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 240 of 1420 | 19 of 114 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 337 of 1420 | 30 of 114 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1043 of 1421 | 74 of 114 |
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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% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 101% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 101% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | -1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | -1% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 86% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 95% | 93% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 70% | 89% | 91% | 80% | 86% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 83% | 66% | 84% | 87% | 76% | 80% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | 30% | 11% | 9% | 20% | 14% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 37% | 14% | 15% | 30% | 21% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 7% | 5% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.50 | 0.82 | 1.13 | 1.49 | 1.21 | 1.23 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.16 | 1.09 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.06 | 0.90 | 1.13 | 1.49 | 1.21 | 1.23 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.75 | 59.09 | 243.72 | 117.90 | 165.80 | 35.52 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.90 | 13.11 | 10.54 | 7.96 | 9.88 | 9.45 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 7% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 54% | 113% | 88% | 66% | 82% | 79% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $3,640,126 | $2,299,993 | $2,207,279 | $1,827,295 | $1,320,819 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $858,969 | $571,566 | $22,403 | $57,511 | $23,388 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,499,095 | $2,871,559 | $2,229,682 | $1,884,806 | $1,344,207 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $392,641 | $1,384 | $1,612 | $1,840 | $2,067 |
| Other long-term assets | $34,706 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $427,347 | $1,384 | $1,612 | $1,840 | $2,067 |
| Total assets | $4,926,442 | $2,872,943 | $2,231,294 | $1,886,646 | $1,346,274 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $76,137 | $11,782 | $18,912 | $11,368 | $37,845 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $76,137 | $11,782 | $18,912 | $11,368 | $37,845 |
| Debt | $249,008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $35,042 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $284,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $360,187 | $11,782 | $18,912 | $11,368 | $37,845 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $3,711,710 | $1,503,637 | $1,402,707 | $1,300,316 | $1,289,101 |
| With donor restrictions | $854,545 | $1,357,524 | $809,675 | $574,962 | $19,328 |
| Net assets | $4,566,255 | $2,861,161 | $2,212,382 | $1,875,278 | $1,308,429 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $5,786,624 | $3,647,397 | $3,670,311 | $2,853,897 | $1,958,355 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $65,826 | $50,398 | $8,888 | $4,761 | $4,567 |
| Other revenue | ($99,562) | ($33,582) | ($9,318) | ($16,319) | ($27,648) |
| Total other revenue | ($33,736) | $16,816 | ($430) | ($11,558) | ($23,081) |
| Total revenue | $5,752,888 | $3,664,213 | $3,669,881 | $2,842,339 | $1,935,274 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $3,776,087 | $3,078,499 | $3,190,592 | $2,168,503 | $1,546,206 |
| Management and general | $191,409 | $118,834 | $94,598 | $67,005 | $70,026 |
| Fundraising | $80,298 | $58,684 | $47,587 | $39,982 | $41,830 |
| Total expenses | $4,047,794 | $3,256,017 | $3,332,777 | $2,275,490 | $1,658,062 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,705,094 | $408,196 | $337,104 | $566,849 | $277,212 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,705,094 | $408,196 | $337,104 | $566,849 | $277,212 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Judith Bertels | President/CEO | $129,021 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
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History
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Program accomplishments
598 Communities Served
725 Orphans provided a home
4680 Children being educated
90566 Meals served monthly