Them Before Us 
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Summary
Defending Children Worldwide.
Through courageous advocacy, smart policy, and strategic media, we can create a world that puts children first.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Them Before Us
P.O. Box 46452
Seattle, WA 98126
Website: thembeforeus.com
Phone: (206) 853-9389
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 825010198
CEO/President: Katy Faust / Josh Wood
Chairman: Paul Guppy
Board size: 8
Founder: Katy Faust
Ruling year: 2019
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Them Before Us strives to put children before adults in every conversation about marriage and family. We seek to prioritize the rights of children in the culture and courtroom, the personal and the public.
Mission statement
Them Before Us is a global movement defending children's right to their mother and father.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Advocacy
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1268 of 1435 | 51 of 54 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1332 of 1435 | 53 of 54 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1340 of 1435 | 49 of 54 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 537 of 1436 | 20 of 54 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 9% | 20% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 20% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 94% | 100% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 24% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 6% | 0% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 78% | 59% | 94% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 81% | 74% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 74% | 48% | 69% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | 19% | 26% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 12% | 38% | 42% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 16% | 6% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.06 | 1.63 | 1.14 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.24 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.86 | 1.63 | 1.14 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.13 | 74.00 | 29.80 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.20 | 7.27 | 10.14 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 19% | 1% | 3% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 63% | 61% | 85% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | ||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 |
| Cash | $488,832 | $309,173 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $488,832 | $309,173 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $0 | $0 |
| Total assets | $488,832 | $309,173 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $6,606 | $10,374 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $6,606 | $10,374 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $6,606 | $10,374 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 |
| Without donor restrictions | $482,226 | $298,799 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $482,226 | $298,799 |
| Revenues and expenses | ||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 |
| Total contributions | $975,463 | $477,977 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,689 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $3,689 | $0 |
| Total revenue | $979,152 | $477,977 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 |
| Program services | $472,091 | $331,962 |
| Management and general | $128,650 | $21,488 |
| Fundraising | $194,854 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $795,595 | $353,450 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $183,557 | $124,527 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $183,557 | $124,527 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Katy Faust | President | $135,765 |
| Josh Wood | Executive Director | $117,079 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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