High Plains Christian Ministries Foundation 
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Summary
This grant-making foundation promotes Christian causes, programs, and healthcare services in the region.
Contact information
Mailing address:
High Plains Christian Ministries Foundation
701 Park Place
2nd Floor
Amarillo, TX 79101
Website: n/a
Phone: 806-337-5292
Organization details
EIN: 752639228
CEO/President: Mark Hotmann
Chairman: Charles Jones
Board size: 13
Founder:
Ruling year: 1997
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
The foundation makes grants in conjunction with the Baptist General Convention of Texas for developing new Christian Ministries in the state of Texas and the southwest region of the United States. It also makes grants in support of Baptist Community Services and its programs.
Mission statement
Financial support of charitable organizations
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Christian Foundations
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1208 of 1423 | 20 of 23 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 656 of 1423 | 12 of 23 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1183 of 1423 | 16 of 23 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1220 of 1424 | 20 of 23 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 81% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 19% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 95% | 84% | 82% | 99% | 98% | 98% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 79% | 75% | 103% | 142% | 74% | 49% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 73% | 63% | 85% | 140% | 73% | 48% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 21% | 25% | -3% | -42% | 26% | 51% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 7% | 1% | 0% | -1% | 1% | 2% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 5% | 16% | 18% | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.29 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.21 | 1.21 | 1.21 | 1.21 | 1.18 | 1.18 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 0.31 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 390.87 | 187.98 | 268.71 | 161.92 | 356.85 | 1164.46 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 38.01 | 260.76 | 304.19 | 267.96 | 356.15 | 425.70 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 1% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 324% | 2628% | 3080% | 2698% | 3505% | 4173% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $12,725,922 | $23,264,112 | $8,557,077 | $26,077,522 | $11,765,111 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $4,231,397 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $459,568,395 | $422,352,930 | $406,348,011 | $447,159,845 | $438,882,625 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $476,525,714 | $445,617,042 | $414,905,088 | $473,237,367 | $450,647,736 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term assets | $99,271,154 | $95,421,980 | $85,798,296 | $85,385,499 | $79,395,900 |
| Total long-term assets | $99,271,154 | $95,421,980 | $85,798,296 | $85,385,499 | $79,395,900 |
| Total assets | $575,796,868 | $541,039,022 | $500,703,384 | $558,622,866 | $530,043,636 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $2,535,000 | $1,658,333 | $2,562,333 | $1,326,149 | $387,000 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $2,535,000 | $1,658,333 | $2,562,333 | $1,326,149 | $387,000 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,535,000 | $1,658,333 | $2,562,333 | $1,326,149 | $387,000 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $573,261,868 | $539,380,689 | $498,141,051 | $557,296,717 | $529,656,636 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $573,261,868 | $539,380,689 | $498,141,051 | $557,296,717 | $529,656,636 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $245 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $28,999,317 | $16,927,383 | $12,972,162 | $21,568,472 | $25,866,701 |
| Other revenue | $4,038 | $985 | $13,641 | $4,342 | $344 |
| Total other revenue | $29,003,355 | $16,928,368 | $12,985,803 | $21,572,814 | $25,867,045 |
| Total revenue | $29,003,455 | $16,928,368 | $12,985,803 | $21,572,814 | $25,867,290 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $18,217,663 | $14,382,625 | $18,197,516 | $15,646,820 | $12,432,410 |
| Management and general | $3,595,168 | $3,131,073 | $268,658 | $253,442 | $259,790 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $21,812,831 | $17,513,698 | $18,466,174 | $15,900,262 | $12,692,200 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $7,190,624 | ($585,330) | ($5,480,371) | $5,672,552 | $13,175,090 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $7,190,624 | ($585,330) | ($5,480,371) | $5,672,552 | $13,175,090 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Mark Hotmann | President/CEO/CFO | $675,758 |
| Stephen Dalrymple | Hpcmf President | $635,792 |
| Christopher Pirtle | VP/General Counsel/Secretary | $348,202 |
| Wayne Evans | Vice President | $302,580 |
| Robert Smith | Vice President | $292,859 |
| Dyron Howell | Vice President | $265,331 |
| Donna Satterwhite | Director of Accounting | $231,219 |
| Alexander Priest | Director of Facilities | $189,960 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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