Dare 2 Share Ministries 
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Summary
Dare 2 Share Ministries exists to see the Gospel advanced and disciples made among today's youth.
We do this by equipping youth leaders to build Gospel Advancing Ministries. Then, these youth leaders train their teens to share their faith with the lost around them.
We know that evangelism accelerates the discipleship process. If your students are involved in sharing the Gospel, they will grow in their faith faster than any curriculum can take them through.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Dare 2 Share Ministries
PO Box 745323
Arvada, CO 80006
Website: www.dare2share.org
Phone: (303) 425-1606
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 840504202
CEO/President: Debbie Bresina
Chairman: Jim Lindemann
Board size: 5
Founder: Greg Stier
Ruling year: 1954
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1998
Purpose
Dare 2 Share Ministries exists to see the Gospel advanced and disciples made among today's youth.
We do this by equipping youth leaders to build Gospel Advancing Ministries. Then, these youth leaders train their teens to share their faith with the lost around them.
We know that evangelism accelerates the discipleship process. If your students are involved in sharing the Gospel, they will grow in their faith faster than any curriculum can take them through.
Mission statement
Energizing the church to mobilize youth to gospelize their world.
Statement of faith
God
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. He is eternally self-existent, sovereign, righteous, compassionate, holy, loving and so much more!
(Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 3:16,17; Galatians 1:1; Ephesians 4:6; Romans 9:5; Colossians 2:9; John 1:1; Acts 5:3-4; Exodus 3:14; Isaiah 6:3; 1 John 4:8)
God's Son
Jesus Christ is the second Person of the Trinity. He has always been fully God and became fully God and fully human when he was conceived in Mary's womb by the power of the Holy Spirit. He lived the perfect life we could never live and died the horrible death that we deserved. He rose physically from the dead, victorious over sin and Satan. Forty days after his resurrection he ascended physically into the heavens. He is interceding for us at the right hand of God the Father. He will come back to establish his kingdom on the earth and rule and reign forever with those who have put their faith in him.
(Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; I Timothy 3:16; John 1:1,14; Philippians 2:6; 1 Corinthians 15:3-7; Romans 8:34)
God's Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity who was fully active in the creation of the world and is fully active in the regeneration of those who put their faith in Jesus. He indwells believers at the moment of salvation and is with them continuously until the day of redemption. He empowers believers to live a life full of "joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness gentleness and self-control" (Galatians 5:22,23). The Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts to believers that allow them to serve others, and empowers them to clearly and confidently share the gospel with unbelievers.
(Genesis 1:2; John 14:26; Acts 1:8; Acts 5:3,4; 1 Corinthians 12:4-13; 2 Corinthians 3:17,18; Ephesians 1:13-14; 1 John 2:20)
God's Word
Scripture was written by men but inspired by God. This means that every word, passage, and chapter of the Holy Scriptures, though penned by humans and retaining the writing style and personality of the human authors, was inspired by God himself. Although many came from varying backgrounds and lived in different places and time periods, each of the Biblical authors was guided by the Holy Spirit as he wrote. God's word is reliable, not only in matters of faith and practice, but on every matter it touches.
(Psalm 19:7-11; Psalm 119; Matthew 5:18; Luke 24:44-46; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12,13; 2 Peter 1:20-21)
Gospel
The Gospel ("good news of Jesus") tells the whole story of creation from Genesis 1 to Revelation 22. It is a clear and simple message that has a deep and profound impact on those who receive it by faith. At Dare 2 Share we unpack this story in six simple statements that spell out GOSPEL (the GOSPEL acrostic).
God created us to be with Him. (Genesis 1-2)
Our sins separate us from God. (Genesis 3)
Sins cannot be removed by good deeds. (Genesis 4 - Malachi 4)
Paying the price for sin, Jesus died and rose again. (Matthew - Luke)
Everyone who trusts in him alone has eternal life. (John)
Life with Jesus starts now and lasts forever. (Acts - Revelation)
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Leadership Training
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1019 of 1118 | 16 of 21 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 879 of 1119 | 17 of 21 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 964 of 1119 | 15 of 21 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 843 of 1118 | 15 of 21 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 9% | 13% | 16% | 11% | 6% | 12% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 7% | 14% | 17% | 12% | 7% | 10% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 99% | 105% | 103% | 105% | 108% | 88% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 17% | 17% | 14% | 9% | 10% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 1% | -5% | -3% | -5% | -8% | 12% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 82% | 76% | 76% | 79% | 84% | 83% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 95% | 81% | 97% | 83% | 73% | 102% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 83% | 61% | 74% | 66% | 61% | 85% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 5% | 19% | 3% | 17% | 27% | -2% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 11% | 25% | 4% | 22% | 40% | -5% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 7% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.68 | 0.91 | 1.02 | 0.95 | 0.96 | 1.96 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.17 | 1.28 | 1.42 | 1.17 | 1.19 | 1.18 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.03 | 1.17 | 1.45 | 1.10 | 1.14 | 2.32 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 12.19 | 12.17 | 7.07 | 6.85 | 6.31 | 4.70 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.21 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.56 | 9.41 | 7.10 | 9.28 | 8.87 | 4.08 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 16% | 23% | 13% | 14% | 19% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 57% | 92% | 75% | 92% | 90% | 42% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $2,477,771 | $2,434,159 | $2,634,858 | $1,886,087 | $1,088,442 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $487,170 | $467,984 | $350,203 | $351,423 | $192,969 |
| Short-term investments | $967,000 | $0 | $0 | $52,723 | $172,120 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $3,931,941 | $2,902,143 | $2,985,061 | $2,290,233 | $1,453,531 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $668,035 | $706,955 | $496,386 | $433,104 | $268,821 |
| Other long-term assets | $443,367 | $513,932 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,111,402 | $1,220,887 | $496,386 | $433,104 | $268,821 |
| Total assets | $5,043,343 | $4,123,030 | $3,481,447 | $2,723,337 | $1,722,352 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $193,371 | $251,265 | $257,020 | $154,605 | $137,420 |
| Other current liabilities | $129,645 | $159,333 | $178,573 | $208,597 | $171,600 |
| Total current liabilities | $323,016 | $410,598 | $435,593 | $363,202 | $309,020 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $484,897 | $554,701 | $26,132 | $10,894 | $15,348 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $484,897 | $554,701 | $26,132 | $10,894 | $15,348 |
| Total liabilities | $807,913 | $965,299 | $461,725 | $374,096 | $324,368 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $4,133,466 | $2,770,789 | $2,786,867 | $2,306,205 | $1,349,851 |
| With donor restrictions | $101,964 | $386,942 | $232,855 | $43,036 | $48,133 |
| Net assets | $4,235,430 | $3,157,731 | $3,019,722 | $2,349,241 | $1,397,984 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $5,941,748 | $4,472,059 | $4,182,843 | $3,835,637 | $2,897,706 |
| Program service revenue | $476,615 | $514,553 | $380,693 | $240,652 | $865,743 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $94,650 | $20 | $13,034 | ($42,062) | ($121,896) |
| Other revenue | ($834,805) | ($638,883) | ($610,685) | ($476,239) | ($337,936) |
| Total other revenue | ($263,540) | ($124,310) | ($216,958) | ($277,649) | $405,911 |
| Total revenue | $5,678,208 | $4,347,749 | $3,965,885 | $3,557,988 | $3,303,617 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $3,491,197 | $3,204,998 | $2,605,221 | $2,182,302 | $2,801,618 |
| Management and general | $322,394 | $287,340 | $220,982 | $187,782 | $226,553 |
| Fundraising | $786,918 | $717,402 | $469,201 | $236,647 | $339,506 |
| Total expenses | $4,600,509 | $4,209,740 | $3,295,404 | $2,606,731 | $3,367,677 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,077,699 | $138,009 | $670,481 | $951,257 | ($64,060) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,077,699 | $138,009 | $670,481 | $951,257 | ($64,060) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Greg Stier | Visionary/Founder | $187,384 |
| Debra Bresina | President | $155,467 |
| Phil Hildebrand | VP of Marketing | $112,807 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023
Response from ministry
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History
In 1991, a young pastor named Greg Stier had a vision to see teens sharing their faith and reaching their world for Christ. From this vision, Dare 2 Share Ministries (D2S) was born.
In 1999, the Columbine High School shooting happened in Littleton, CO, mere minutes from the Dare 2 Share headquarters. This monumental tragedy brought the nation to its knees and triggered a turning point in Greg's career. Following those events, he resigned from a pastorate at a church in Arvada, Colorado to pursue his role at D2S full-time.
Since then, Greg and the ministry of D2S have impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of teens across the country, motivating and equipping them to relationally reach those who don't know Jesus with the Gospel message.
Today, Dare 2 Share is making a global impact for God's kingdom through powerful events that equip teenagers to reach their world with the Gospel. In addition to teen evangelism training events, Dare 2 Share is leading a movement of Gospel Advancing leaders from all over the world, equipping them with tools to advance the Gospel in their ministries.
Program accomplishments
30 years as a leading national youth ministry
Over 1 million youth leaders and students trained in relational evangelism
Thousands of youth leaders coached to build powerful youth ministries