Family Legacy Missions International 
The information on this page was last updated 3/1/2024. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Family Legacy is a faith-based, Christian, God-led organization that exists to glorify God by empowering vulnerable children in Zambia to live out their God-given potential. We do this by engaging more than 10,000 individuals and families from around the world with God's heart for these children, face-to-face and heart-to-heart, through the power of God's word, quality education and residential care. With almost 14,000 Zambian children attending one of our private Christian Legacy Academy schools, Family Legacy is not an orphanage or a missionary organization or an economic development organization. We are a unique NGO focused on caring for orphaned and vulnerable/at-risk Zambian children on a variety of levels.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Family Legacy Missions International
3030 LBJ Freeway
Suite 1140
Dallas, TX 75234
Website: familylegacy.com
Phone: 972-620-2020
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 752897392
CEO/President: Jarod Fuson
Chairman: John Orr
Board size: 9
Founder:
Ruling year: 2001
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2021
Purpose
During a visit to South Africa in 1960 and having traveled through the British colonized nations in Africa, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan gave a speech that set forth a ripple effect of independence throughout much of Africa. He prophetically said: "The wind of change is blowing through this continent" because he saw that all people succeed when the nation itself rises from within. At Family Legacy, we believe the winds of change are still blowing, evoked by the Holy Spirit and made possible through education for all. We believe that when you educate a child you change the world. Whether that education lasts for years or days, it stays. No one can take it away. Empowering these children is God's work; we are simply striving to be His hands and feet to encourage the wind to blow.
Mission statement
Family Legacy is a faith-based, Christian, God-led organization that exists to glorify God by empowering vulnerable children in Zambia to live out their God-given potential.
Statement of faith
Who we are and what we believe is the catalyst for our ministry. The way we operate is grounded completely in our love for Jesus Christ and serving His children in Zambia.
GOD
We believe that the Godhead exists eternally in three persons -the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit - and that these three are one God, having precisely the same nature, attributes, and perfections.
JESUS
We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, death on the cross to provide for our redemption and propitiation of sin, bodily resurrection and ascension into heaven, present ministry of intercession for us, and His return to earth in power and glory.
HOLY SPIRIT
We believe in the personality and deity of the Holy Spirit, that He performs the miracle of new birth in an unbeliever and indwells Believers, enabling them to live Godly lives.
BIBLE
We believe in the divine inspiration of the Scriptures. The whole Bible, in the original manuscripts, is inerrant. As the revelation of God, we believe the Bible to be the sole authority and sufficiency with regard to Christian faith and practice.
MAN
We believe that man was perfectly and originally created in the image of God. Adam and Eve fell through sin, and as a consequence of his sin, lost his spiritual life and was separated from God. This spiritual death has been transmitted to the entire human race of man since birth. Thus, every person is born into the world with a sinful nature apart from saving grace.
SALVATION
We believe that, due to universal death through sin, no one can enter the Kingdom of God unless they are born again. Our redemption has been accomplished solely by the blood and sacrifice of our Lord Jesus. We believe that the new birth of the Believer comes only through faith in Christ. No other acts, such as confession, baptism, prayer, faithful service, or manifestation of certain spiritual gifts, are to be added to believing as a condition of salvation.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Foreign Missions
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 676 of 1118 | 79 of 141 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 310 of 1119 | 47 of 141 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 746 of 1119 | 85 of 141 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 800 of 1118 | 93 of 141 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 2% | 2% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 3% | 4% | 4% | 2% | 2% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 96% | 98% | 99% | 95% | 95% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 2% | 2% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | 4% | 2% | 1% | 5% | 5% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 83% | 80% | 83% | 88% | 86% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 110% | 100% | 91% | 97% | 97% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 84% | 91% | 80% | 76% | 85% | 84% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | -10% | 0% | 9% | 3% | 3% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | -38% | 1% | 28% | 19% | 17% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 14% | 15% | 12% | 9% | 12% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.34 | 1.41 | 1.36 | 1.18 | 1.81 | 1.47 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.27 | 3.24 | 1.82 | 1.85 | 2.58 | 4.03 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.17 | 4.56 | 2.47 | 2.18 | 4.66 | 5.91 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 17.40 | 3.50 | 11.41 | 1.69 | 1.12 | 0.71 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.05 | 0.29 | 0.09 | 0.59 | 0.89 | 1.41 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.10 | 1.88 | 4.43 | 2.24 | 0.27 | -0.84 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 66% | 55% | 58% | 66% | 76% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 50% | 50% | 27% | 32% | 40% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 68% | 24% | 33% | 35% | 19% | 17% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Cash | $2,661,542 | $6,522,395 | $7,533,324 | $4,886,732 | $3,814,589 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,822,704 | $1,341,600 | $498,290 | $471,339 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,484,246 | $7,863,995 | $8,031,614 | $5,358,071 | $3,814,589 |
| Long-term investments | $1,282,581 | $521,080 | $293,313 | $466,795 | $466,795 |
| Fixed assets | $484,805 | $298,290 | $294,283 | $306,891 | $200,861 |
| Other long-term assets | $8,290,909 | $5,647,434 | $6,272,585 | $7,672,585 | $10,872,679 |
| Total long-term assets | $10,058,295 | $6,466,804 | $6,860,181 | $8,446,271 | $11,540,335 |
| Total assets | $14,542,541 | $14,330,799 | $14,891,795 | $13,804,342 | $15,354,924 |
| Liabilities | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $1,277,230 | $689,214 | $2,048,936 | $1,498,758 | $971,578 |
| Other current liabilities | $3,724 | $0 | $2,707,250 | $3,290,250 | $4,421,624 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,280,954 | $689,214 | $4,756,186 | $4,789,008 | $5,393,202 |
| Debt | $7,222,754 | $7,147,434 | $3,949,805 | $4,382,335 | $6,201,062 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $1,144,035 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $8,366,789 | $7,147,434 | $3,949,805 | $4,382,335 | $6,201,062 |
| Total liabilities | $9,647,743 | $7,836,648 | $8,705,991 | $9,171,343 | $11,594,264 |
| Net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Without donor restrictions | $2,424,138 | $3,406,668 | $4,503,831 | $2,602,849 | $1,603,148 |
| With donor restrictions | $2,470,660 | $3,087,483 | $1,681,973 | $2,030,150 | $2,157,512 |
| Net assets | $4,894,798 | $6,494,151 | $6,185,804 | $4,632,999 | $3,760,660 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Total contributions | $17,883,937 | $19,126,425 | $19,111,296 | $24,469,091 | $22,142,572 |
| Program service revenue | $97,688 | $372,099 | $45,050 | $1,221,124 | $1,090,482 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $507,169 | $1,357 | ($2,235) | $5,681 | $1,135 |
| Other revenue | $108,605 | $29,622 | $99,135 | $160,759 | ($13,391) |
| Total other revenue | $713,462 | $403,078 | $141,950 | $1,387,564 | $1,078,226 |
| Total revenue | $18,597,399 | $19,529,503 | $19,253,246 | $25,856,655 | $23,220,798 |
| Expenses | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Program services | $16,887,486 | $15,628,983 | $14,597,983 | $22,091,337 | $19,393,180 |
| Management and general | $2,921,725 | $3,003,983 | $2,135,392 | $2,309,771 | $2,808,526 |
| Fundraising | $635,795 | $815,957 | $793,584 | $583,208 | $360,994 |
| Total expenses | $20,445,006 | $19,448,923 | $17,526,959 | $24,984,316 | $22,562,700 |
| Change in net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($1,847,607) | $80,580 | $1,726,287 | $872,339 | $658,098 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($1,847,607) | $80,580 | $1,726,287 | $872,339 | $658,098 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Mario Zandstra | President and CEO | $332,959 |
| Michael Brad Guffey MD | Chief Medical Director | $206,063 |
| David Newman | Chief Operating Officer | $141,426 |
| Danny Lightner | Program Director | $139,235 |
| John Fosdick | VP of Development | $133,707 |
| Chris Joiner | VP of Short Term Missions, Marketing Communications (Part-year) | $115,888 |
| Veronica Kendall | VP Finance | $100,099 |
| Kelsey Lemmons | Corporate Secretary/VP Strategic Initiatives | $86,534 |
| Classie Pierre | Corporate Secretary/VP HR (Part Year) | $79,762 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2022
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 3/1/2024. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
Program accomplishments
64 homes
667 children at the tree of life
23 schools
20,000 children educated
Needs
When you choose to sponsor a child, you are making a direct and immediate impact on his or her life. Plus, the long term impact is immeasurable. Not only did you feed and clothe His children in need, but you told a child - I see you and you matter. Their gratitude is immense, their potential is unlimited and the impact on your heart will be profound.
Sponsorship alone does not cover the cost to support the nearly 15,000 children we serve. Medical services, emergency care, expanded curriculum and more is needed to give our children the care they deserve. Giving through the Nehemiah Partnership accelerates our ability to operate exactly when and where we need it.
As a Christ-centered Ministry, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of financial transparency by being good stewards of the resources entrusted to us. Whether through sponsorship, Nehemiah Partnership, or through another avenue of giving, you can be confident that we are properly stewarding your donation.