Mission Lazarus 
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Summary
Bringing eternal worth to light.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Mission Lazarus
PO Box 306498
Nashville, TN 37230
Website: missionlazarus.org
Phone: (615)250-0229
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 753151070
CEO/President: Jarrod Brown
Chairman: David Gibbs
Board size: 13
Founder: Jarrod Brown
Ruling year: 2005
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2013
Purpose
The Lazarus Way is the culture that our people build by honoring our most sacred beliefs and values. Each member of our mission contributes to the overall attitude, energy, and behavior that constitutes our work environment and affects the way we treat ourselves and others. As a Christian organization, our individual and collective character is an important part of who we are.
Mission statement
To cultivate dignity and purpose so that individuals can live abundant lives now and for eternity.
Statement of faith
We believe the Bible is the inspired, authoritative Word of God. (II Timothy 3:15-17)
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We believe that there is one God, represented in three beings: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)
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We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His death on a cross, in His physical resurrection, and in His ascension to the right hand of the Father. (John 1:1-4; Philippians 2:5-11; Acts 1:11 & 2:22-24)
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We believe that, for salvation there must be repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ, resulting in a rebirth of the person by the Holy Spirit, and that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation. (Titus 3:4-7; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6)
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We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, who daily works in and among believers enabling a Christian to lead a Godly lifestyle. (Galatians 5:16-18; Romans 8:9)
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We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the Church. (Ephesians 1:22-23; 1 Corinthians 12:12 & 27)
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We believe that evangelism is a responsibility of each Christian and a powerful tool for evangelism is service. (Romans 10:9-15; Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:18-20; I Peter 3:15)
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Relief and Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 795 of 1107 | 72 of 104 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 294 of 1108 | 35 of 104 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 713 of 1108 | 62 of 104 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1050 of 1107 | 101 of 104 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 2% | 3% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 2% | 2% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 99% | 84% | 88% | 98% | 93% | 86% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 3% | 3% | 6% | 4% | 3% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 1% | 16% | 12% | 2% | 7% | 14% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 86% | 84% | 81% | 76% | 78% | 86% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 100% | 105% | 101% | 72% | 55% | 83% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 87% | 88% | 82% | 55% | 43% | 71% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 0% | -5% | -1% | 28% | 45% | 17% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | -2% | 0% | 13% | 31% | 14% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 7% | 13% | 15% | 18% | 18% | 11% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.52 | 0.47 | 0.43 | 0.32 | 0.38 | 0.60 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.26 | 3.34 | 2.93 | 2.53 | 2.78 | 5.92 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.00 | 1.58 | 1.26 | 0.81 | 1.05 | 3.57 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 13.83 | 24.70 | 29.25 | 49.71 | 73.81 | 9.07 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.11 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.11 | 7.30 | 9.20 | 14.46 | 11.30 | 2.99 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 9% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 55% | 209% | 230% | 309% | 264% | 151% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $1,273,190 | $1,717,940 | $2,031,968 | $1,767,203 | $584,116 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $76,995 | $5,301 | $5,720 | $4,403 | $6,852 |
| Short-term investments | $521,691 | $444,826 | $495,716 | $201,844 | $106,777 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,871,876 | $2,168,067 | $2,533,404 | $1,973,450 | $697,745 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $3,380,592 | $3,327,490 | $3,097,403 | $2,764,322 | $2,634,241 |
| Other long-term assets | $1,007,401 | $849,709 | $789,377 | $744,749 | $798,254 |
| Total long-term assets | $4,387,993 | $4,177,199 | $3,886,780 | $3,509,071 | $3,432,495 |
| Total assets | $6,259,869 | $6,345,266 | $6,420,184 | $5,482,521 | $4,130,240 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $75,786 | $74,130 | $50,965 | $26,736 | $76,961 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $75,786 | $74,130 | $50,965 | $26,736 | $76,961 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $295,000 |
| 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 | $295,000 |
| Total liabilities | $75,786 | $74,130 | $50,965 | $26,736 | $371,961 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $5,571,027 | $5,944,799 | $6,044,583 | $4,952,361 | $3,403,689 |
| With donor restrictions | $613,056 | $326,337 | $324,636 | $503,424 | $354,590 |
| Net assets | $6,184,083 | $6,271,136 | $6,369,219 | $5,455,785 | $3,758,279 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $2,356,706 | $2,379,443 | $2,794,511 | $3,514,569 | $2,603,036 |
| Program service revenue | $139,456 | $94,910 | $13,972 | $35,163 | $186,908 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $51,945 | $32,161 | $32,400 | $2,255 | $64,706 |
| Other revenue | $261,875 | $204,394 | $18,487 | $227,589 | $165,224 |
| Total other revenue | $453,276 | $331,465 | $64,859 | $265,007 | $416,838 |
| Total revenue | $2,809,982 | $2,710,908 | $2,859,370 | $3,779,576 | $3,019,874 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $2,474,377 | $2,219,612 | $1,572,712 | $1,608,200 | $2,141,083 |
| Management and general | $395,810 | $418,989 | $363,557 | $372,760 | $279,987 |
| Fundraising | $82,576 | $91,341 | $123,915 | $86,343 | $72,800 |
| Total expenses | $2,952,763 | $2,729,942 | $2,060,184 | $2,067,303 | $2,493,870 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($142,781) | ($19,034) | $799,186 | $1,712,273 | $526,004 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($142,781) | ($19,034) | $799,186 | $1,712,273 | $526,004 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Jarrod W Brown | CEO | $154,283 |
| Phil Smith | COO | $83,230 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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History
In 2001 Jarrod Brown and Juan Flores, armed with a Bible and equipped with an old Toyota truck, began venturing into the isolated remote mountains outside of Choluteca, Honduras. They were on a mission, to build relationships and share Jesus through those relationships. Neither of them ever imagined how God would tend to the seeds that they were planting over 20 years ago.
This amazing adventure that we call Mission Lazarus all started through a desire to do more than simply help someone. The journey that Jarrod and Juan embarked on would change their lives, and many other lives, for eternity. At the time they were unaware that this journey would end up being the catalyst for a complete transformation of not only their perspectives but those of countless others as well. Ever since the beginning our approach has been to live and do life with people and communities. It is through these close relationships in remote villages that specific struggles are identified and strategic programs developed to provide solutions, rather than simply treating symptoms. This does not happen by simply serving them, rather it is through serving alongside them that we have been able to appreciate each community's struggles as well their aspirations.
In 2011, building on a track record of proven results we expanded into Haiti. After receiving our legal status approval by the Haitian government we began to execute on an education program that would be unique to Northwest, Haiti. Today the Academie Lazare continues to grow with over 250 students currently enrolled.
In both Honduras and Haiti we approach ministry through a holistic view of community development that focuses on 4 key areas, education, health, economic development, and spiritual development. Today, some 20 years since Jarrod and Juan first ventured into the mountains together, over 100,000 people have been touched with the Good New of Christ. And our team of two has grown to more than 120! Now more than ever Mission Lazarus is Bringing Eternal Worth to Light.