Crossfire Ministries 



The information on this page was last updated 3/14/2023. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Crossfire exists to show the love of God to folks in tight places by providing no-cost groceries, clothing and care.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Crossfire Ministries
3975 N. Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
Website: crossfireministries.org
Phone: 719-447-1806
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 841295381
CEO/President: Renee Beebe
Chairman: Debbie O'Toole
Board size: 7
Founder: John Miller / Leslie Miller
Ruling year: 1995
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2013
Purpose
Crossfire has pioneered no-cost grocery shopping for fresh produce, frozen meats, bread, dairy and canned goods so you can prepare your meals your way. Be our guest for food, community and care.
Mission statement
Crossfire's Biblical mandate is to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, take care of widows and orphans (these are single moms and kids, also grandparents taking care of grandchildren). We are dedicated to showing God's love, providing hope and encouragement by providing daily necessities to anyone in need.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
Overall efficiency rating | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 239 of 1097 | 32 of 142 |
Fund acquisition rating | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 187 of 1099 | 24 of 142 |
Resource allocation rating | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 136 of 1099 | 26 of 142 |
Asset utilization rating | ![]() ![]() | 787 of 1097 | 101 of 142 |
Financial ratios
Funding ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 8% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 92% | 72% | 98% | 95% | 98% | 99% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 8% | 28% | 2% | 5% | 2% | 1% |
Operating ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 82% | 93% | 89% | 95% | 97% | 98% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 92% | 66% | 81% | 82% | 95% | 101% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 74% | 61% | 72% | 79% | 92% | 99% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 8% | 34% | 19% | 18% | 5% | -1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 10% | 38% | 20% | 43% | 16% | -3% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 6% | 11% | 4% | 3% | 2% |
Investing ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.87 | 0.74 | 0.56 | 1.09 | 2.72 | 4.91 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.67 | 3.67 | 4.07 | 1.98 | 1.68 | 1.76 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.55 | 2.72 | 2.26 | 2.16 | 4.58 | 8.63 |
Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 17.03 | 44.67 | 13.38 | 137.66 | 249.45 | 227.71 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.96 | 4.32 | 4.91 | 5.52 | 2.61 | 1.39 |
Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 1% | 34% | 46% | 6% | 1% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 32% | 46% | 6% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 105% | 134% | 119% | 49% | 34% | 20% |
Financials
Balance sheet | |||||
Assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Cash | $350,585 | $438,858 | $1,552,050 | $604,691 | $498,833 |
Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $586,132 | $430,952 | $309,552 | $241,198 | $148,079 |
Short-term investments | $896,384 | $693,988 | $402,439 | $0 | $0 |
Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total current assets | $1,833,101 | $1,563,798 | $2,264,041 | $845,889 | $646,912 |
Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Fixed assets | $4,900,713 | $4,796,335 | $2,137,615 | $556,018 | $463,315 |
Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $73,968 | $22,246 | $26,408 |
Total long-term assets | $4,900,713 | $4,796,335 | $2,211,583 | $578,264 | $489,723 |
Total assets | $6,733,814 | $6,360,133 | $4,475,624 | $1,424,153 | $1,136,635 |
Liabilities | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Payables and accrued expenses | $41,036 | $116,887 | $16,447 | $3,391 | $2,841 |
Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total current liabilities | $41,036 | $116,887 | $16,447 | $3,391 | $2,841 |
Debt | $0 | $2,023,470 | $2,053,254 | $80,337 | $0 |
Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,254 | $3,634 |
Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $2,023,470 | $2,053,254 | $86,591 | $3,634 |
Total liabilities | $41,036 | $2,140,357 | $2,069,701 | $89,982 | $6,475 |
Net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Without donor restrictions | $6,541,179 | $4,219,776 | $2,405,923 | $1,154,696 | $945,297 |
With donor restrictions | $151,599 | $0 | $0 | $179,475 | $184,863 |
Net assets | $6,692,778 | $4,219,776 | $2,405,923 | $1,334,171 | $1,130,160 |
Revenues and expenses | |||||
Revenue | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Total contributions | $5,456,203 | $4,292,862 | $5,623,437 | $4,002,700 | $5,510,954 |
Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32 | $24 |
Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Investment income | $2,520 | ($8,603) | $256,374 | $35,295 | ($13,181) |
Other revenue | $2,096,213 | $91,696 | $47,359 | $42,517 | $46,457 |
Total other revenue | $2,098,733 | $83,093 | $303,733 | $77,844 | $33,300 |
Total revenue | $7,554,936 | $4,375,955 | $5,927,170 | $4,080,544 | $5,544,254 |
Expenses | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Program services | $4,618,473 | $3,142,108 | $4,659,438 | $3,757,123 | $5,471,237 |
Management and general | $284,501 | $382,059 | $210,400 | $115,121 | $107,255 |
Fundraising | $76,965 | $9,720 | $15,321 | $1,380 | $1,744 |
Total expenses | $4,979,939 | $3,533,887 | $4,885,159 | $3,873,624 | $5,580,236 |
Change in net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Surplus (deficit) | $2,574,997 | $842,068 | $1,042,011 | $206,920 | ($35,982) |
Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total change in net assets | $2,574,997 | $842,068 | $1,042,011 | $206,920 | ($35,982) |
Compensation
Name | Title | Compensation |
Renee Beebe | Executive Director | $90,790 |
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 3/14/2023. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
Program accomplishments
Crossfire, in 2021, provided approximately 60,430 services, which included giving away food and clothes. Crossfire did this with a volunteer staff adding up to 49,500 volunteer hours. We currently serve approximately 250 families per day.