Equipping the Persecuted
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Summary
Equipping The Persecuted is an organization that helps persecuted Christians in a tangible way.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Equipping the Persecuted
600 4th Street
Suite 229
Sioux City, IA 51101
Website: equippingthepersecuted.org
Phone: (712) 430-3060
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 852702281
CEO/President: Judd Saul
Chairman: Cary Gordon
Board size: 3
Founder: Judd Saul
Ruling year: 2020
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Our goal is to protect, rebuild, and strengthen families in both body and spirit.
Mission statement
The mission of Equipping the Persecuted is as the name states: to equip our brothers and sisters in any way we can. People in Nigeria are suffering at the hand of terrorists for their faith in Jesus. Sadly, very little is being done to create a lasting solution. That's where we step in. Our goal is to protect, rebuild, and strengthen families in both body and spirit. We are prepared with the resources necessary to respond after an attack within 24 hours. We provide medical aid, food, and a team to pray and comfort victims.
Statement of faith
We believe that salvation is a gift of God, received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. In order to be saved, we are called to confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in our hearts that God has raised Him from the dead. The salvation of each believer is based upon the sovereign choice and loving will of God was purchased by the blood of Jesus Christ on the cross and is received by faith apart from any human merit, work, or ritual. As a result, the progressive sanctifying work of God leads to a newness of life that is evidenced by righteous living and good works. The consummation of salvation is that those who have received God's gift of salvation in Jesus Christ will be resurrected and glorified. John 3:3-8, 16-17; Acts 4:12; 15:11; Ephesians 1:4-14; Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:21-28; Romans 6:23; Romans 10:9-17; 1 Corinthians 15:50-55; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 2:16; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14; 1 John 5:11-12
We believe in Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Being fully God and fully man He revealed God through His sinless life, miracles, and teachings. He died a substitutionary atoning death was buried, was bodily resurrected, and ascended into heaven, where He continually intercedes for His people, and will personally and visibly return to earth.Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 20:28; John 1:1-2,14; John 20:30-31; Acts 1:11; Romans 9:5; 1 Corinthians 15:3 4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 1:4; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 9:28; 1 Peter 2:21-23
We believe there is one, and only one, living and true God. In the unity of the Godhead there are three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; each equal in every divine perfection, existing eternally, and executing distinct but harmonious offices. Genesis 1:26; Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14
We believe in the Holy Spirit who was sent from the Father and Son and convicts the world concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment. He draws, regenerates, sanctifies, empowers, indwells, seals, and keeps until the day of redemption every believer in Jesus Christ. He is an abiding helper, teacher, and guide. John 6:39, 44; John 14:16-17, 26; John 15:26-27; John 16:8-14; Acts 5:3-4; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Galatians 5:22-26; Ephesians 1:13-14; Philippians 1:6
We believe in God the Father, who is an infinite personal spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love. He infallibly foreknows all that shall come to pass, concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men, hears and answers prayer, and saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ. Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 7:11; Matthew 23:9; John 4:24; 1 Timothy 1:1-2; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; Revelation 1:6
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired [all the words and the very words are inspired], without error in the original manuscripts, and written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. Matthew 5:18; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:17-21
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Relief and Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | 1419 of 1420 | 114 of 114 | |
| Fund acquisition rating |  | 1378 of 1420 | 112 of 114 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1398 of 1420 | 113 of 114 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1421 of 1421 | 114 of 114 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 22% | 5% | 8% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 22% | 5% | 8% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 19% | 5% | 9% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 86% | 57% | 89% | 85% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 118% | 102% | 99% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 83% | 67% | 91% | 84% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | -18% | -2% | 1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 101% | -1224% | 37% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 7% | 25% | 6% | 6% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.50 | -325.66 | 527.17 | 24.52 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.16 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.06 | -325.66 | 527.17 | 24.52 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.75 | -0.03 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.06 | -38.11 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.90 | -1.44 | 0.02 | 0.49 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | -4694% | 0% | 0% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | -883% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 54% | -15% | 0% | 4% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Cash | ($3,446) | $1,069 | $26,723 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $949 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | ($3,446) | $2,018 | $26,723 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total assets | ($3,446) | $2,018 | $26,723 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $131,322 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $131,322 | $0 | $0 |
| Debt | $30,423 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $30,423 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $161,745 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Without donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | ($165,191) | $2,018 | $26,723 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Total contributions | $955,017 | $1,039,121 | $665,009 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total revenue | $955,017 | $1,039,121 | $665,009 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Program services | $637,295 | $942,060 | $557,918 |
| Management and general | $276,913 | $67,538 | $40,809 |
| Fundraising | $208,018 | $54,228 | $56,525 |
| Total expenses | $1,122,226 | $1,063,826 | $655,252 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($167,209) | ($24,705) | $9,757 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($167,209) | ($24,705) | $9,757 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Judd Saul | President | $60,000 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 11/25/2025. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]