American Reformer
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Summary
American Reformer's mission is to promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, rooted in the rich tradition of Protestant social and political thought.
Contact information
Mailing address:
American Reformer
3800 Maple Ave
Ste. 425
Dallas, TX 75219
Website: americanreformer.org
Phone:
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 870851385
CEO/President: Josh Abbotoy
Chairman: Josh Abbotoy
Board size: 4
Founder:
Ruling year: 2022
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Our Journal aims at equipping evangelical Christians to confidently and forthrightly defend Scriptural truths and natural law in the face of widespread cultural capitulation, addressing topics and perspectives ignored or dismissed by mainstream publications. You can find submission guidelines here.
Mission statement
American Reformer's mission is to promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, rooted in the rich tradition of Protestant social and political thought. Focusing particularly on issues facing American Christians, we will seek to contribute to the reformation of Christian institutions that have become corrupted by false ideologies and practices.
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 | 1133 of 1435 | 43 of 54 | |
| Fund acquisition rating |  | 98 of 1435 | 1 of 54 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1430 of 1435 | 54 of 54 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1360 of 1436 | 51 of 54 |
This ministry has a negative net worth, making it impossible to assign it a valid financial efficiency rating.
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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% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 94% | 100% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 0% | 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% | 49% | 28% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 224% | 199% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 74% | 110% | 55% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | -124% | -99% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 12% | 29% | 60% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 51% | 72% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.06 | 0.82 | 51.60 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.24 | 5.30 | 1.00 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.86 | 4.34 | 51.60 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.13 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 10.57 | 26.24 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.20 | -26.46 | -5.87 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 19% | 256% | 4349% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 12% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 63% | -190% | -82% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | ||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 |
| Cash | $145,231 | $19,976 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $145,231 | $19,976 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term assets | $625,000 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $625,000 | $0 |
| Total assets | $770,231 | $19,976 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $1,409,663 | $524,245 |
| Other current liabilities | $125,000 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,534,663 | $524,245 |
| Debt | $89,000 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $344,487 | $344,487 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $433,487 | $344,487 |
| Total liabilities | $1,968,150 | $868,732 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 |
| Without donor restrictions | $0 | $0 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | ($1,197,919) | ($848,756) |
| Revenues and expenses | ||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 |
| Total contributions | $280,922 | $517,369 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $0 | $0 |
| Total revenue | $280,922 | $517,369 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 |
| Program services | $310,000 | $285,000 |
| Management and general | $320,085 | $744,768 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $1,000 |
| Total expenses | $630,085 | $1,030,768 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($349,163) | ($513,399) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($349,163) | ($513,399) |
Compensation
Compensation data for this ministry has not been collected.
Response from ministry
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