Behind the Scene International 
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Summary
Behind the Scene International produces biblically sound and impactful video material through various media platforms for diverse people groups in the MENA (Middle East & North Africa) region. They train and multiply Christian media professionals to become effective communicators of the Gospel.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Behind the Scene International
P.O. BOX 1578
Ballwin, MO 63022
Website: btsint.org
Phone: (636) 227-0715
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 843756040
CEO/President: Duncan Highmark
Chairman: Duncan Highmark
Board size: 6
Founder:
Ruling year: 2020
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2025
Purpose
To reach and disciple individuals in the MENA (Middle East & North Africa) region, lead them to faith in Christ, equip them to share the Gospel, and connect them to a local body where possible, thereby empowering the church.
Mission statement
Behind the Scene International "BTSI" produces biblically sound and impactful video materials through various media platforms for diverse people groups in the MENA region and trains and multiplies Christian media professionals to become effective communicators of the Gospel.
Statement of faith
The Bible is the inspired and inerrant Word of God, the only infallible rule of faith and practice. There is one God, eternal and self-existing in three persons (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) who are to be equally loved, honored, and adored.
All mankind participated in Adam's fall from his original sinless state and is thus lost in sin and totally helpless.
Those sinners whom the Spirit quickens, come to believe in Christ as Savior by the Word of God, are born again, become sons of God, and will persevere to the end.
Justification is by faith and through it the undeserving sinner is clothed with the righteousness of Christ.
The goal of God's salvation in the life of the Christian is holiness, good works, and service for the glory of God.
The Sovereign God, for no other reason than His own unfathomable love and mercy, has chosen lost sinners from every nation to be redeemed by the quickening power of the Holy Spirit and through the atoning death and resurrection of His son, Jesus Christ.
At death the Christian's soul passes immediately into the presence of God and the unbeliever's soul is eternally separated from God unto condemnation.
Jesus Christ will return to earth, visibly and bodily, at a time when He is not expected, to consummate history and the eternal plan of God.
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Educational Media
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 275 of 1420 | 11 of 47 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 131 of 1420 | 6 of 47 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 233 of 1420 | 10 of 47 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1027 of 1421 | 31 of 47 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 94% | 94% | 97% | 100% | 100% | 98% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 6% | 6% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 88% | 96% | 99% | 99% | 82% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 94% | 80% | 57% | 138% | 40% | 36% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 74% | 71% | 55% | 137% | 40% | 30% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 6% | 20% | 43% | -38% | 60% | 64% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 10% | 30% | -18% | 70% | 100% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 13% | 12% | 4% | 1% | 1% | 18% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.82 | 0.40 | 0.39 | 0.66 | 0.47 | 0.56 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.33 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.50 | 0.40 | 0.39 | 0.66 | 0.47 | 0.56 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.67 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.67 | 29.67 | 30.65 | 18.20 | 25.52 | 21.34 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 12% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 88% | 247% | 255% | 152% | 213% | 178% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $532,268 | $479,454 | $335,802 | $397,292 | $118,173 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $532,268 | $479,454 | $335,802 | $397,292 | $118,173 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total assets | $532,268 | $479,454 | $335,802 | $397,292 | $118,173 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $472,268 | $479,454 | $335,802 | $397,292 | $118,173 |
| With donor restrictions | $60,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $532,268 | $479,454 | $335,802 | $397,292 | $118,173 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $251,911 | $320,900 | $159,850 | $463,973 | $181,500 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,125 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $16,180 | $10,457 | $0 | $1 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $84 | $2,000 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $16,180 | $10,457 | $84 | $2,001 | $3,125 |
| Total revenue | $268,091 | $331,357 | $159,934 | $465,974 | $184,625 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $189,265 | $180,680 | $219,708 | $185,051 | $54,649 |
| Management and general | $26,012 | $7,025 | $1,716 | $1,760 | $11,803 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $215,277 | $187,705 | $221,424 | $186,811 | $66,452 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $52,814 | $143,652 | ($61,490) | $279,163 | $118,173 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $52,814 | $143,652 | ($61,490) | $279,163 | $118,173 |
Compensation
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