Forward Edge International 
The information on this page was last updated 1/9/2025. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
40 Years on the Edge. Since 1983, we've provided accelerated discipleship opportunities to short-term missionaries impacting and being impacted by people in 34 different countries. We've learned a lot about holistic international development along the way, and we're inviting you to join us in these God-made and God-sustained global relationships.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Forward Edge International
PO Box 1510
Brush Prairie, WA 98606
Website: forwardedge.org
Phone: (360)574-3343
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 911646598
CEO/President: Tim Ainley
Chairman: Greg Seifert
Board size: 7
Founder: Joseph Anfuso
Ruling year: 1996
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2011
Purpose
Our Vision is to see people around the world overcome spiritual and material poverty through Jesus Christ.
Mission statement
Our Mission is to transform the lives of children trapped in poverty through Christ-centered, holistic care.
Statement of faith
1. We believe in God the Father, who through Christ created the heavens and earth, who is perfect in holiness, infinite in wisdom, measureless in power.
2. We believe in Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, fully God and fully man, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, sinless in this life, making atonement for the sins of the world by His death on the cross.
3. We believe in His resurrection, His ascension into heaven, and His high-priestly intercession for His people that they may experience full salvation and His indwelling presence.
4. We believe in His personal, visible return to earth according to His promise.
5. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Godhead, sent to convict the world of sin, and to regenerate, sanctify and empower those who believe in Jesus Christ.
6. We believe that all people by nature and by choice are sinners, but that God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.
7. We believe that those who put their faith in Christ as Lord and Savior will rejoice in God's presence for eternity, but those who refuse to put their trust in Him will be forever separated from Him.
8. We believe that the Bible is God's Word, divinely and uniquely inspired, absolutely trustworthy, and having supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
9. We believe in the Church, the body of Christ, of which Christ Himself is the Head, and of which all regenerated people are members.
10. We believe that Christ commissioned the Church to proclaim the gospel in word and deed throughout the world, to encourage believers in the faith, and to teach and train believers in the principles of godly, fruitful living.
11. We believe God created human beings male and female in His image, and designed sexual relations to be experienced only in the context of marriage between one biological man and one biological woman. These parameters were created to help us reflect His unique characteristics and understand Christ's devoted relationship to His Church. Only when we embrace them can we flourish under His created order (Gen. 1:26-28; 2:24; Matt. 19:1-11; 1 Cor. 6:9; Eph. 5:22-33; Heb. 13:4). This position also aligns with the cultural perspectives in our program locations, increasing unity as we serve together.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Relief and Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 983 of 1117 | 88 of 100 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1043 of 1118 | 96 of 100 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 941 of 1118 | 83 of 100 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 553 of 1117 | 52 of 100 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 18% | 13% | 12% | 11% | 19% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 16% | 12% | 11% | 11% | 16% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 99% | 91% | 92% | 98% | 97% | 85% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 16% | 13% | 12% | 13% | 15% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 1% | 9% | 8% | 2% | 3% | 15% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 86% | 78% | 82% | 79% | 77% | 74% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 100% | 103% | 91% | 93% | 83% | 105% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 87% | 80% | 74% | 74% | 64% | 78% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 0% | -3% | 9% | 7% | 17% | -5% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | -5% | 16% | 12% | 30% | -14% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 7% | 6% | 5% | 9% | 10% | 10% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.53 | 1.54 | 1.25 | 1.27 | 1.25 | 2.22 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.26 | 1.52 | 1.46 | 1.57 | 1.90 | 2.58 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.17 | 2.35 | 1.82 | 1.99 | 2.37 | 5.73 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 13.11 | 4.50 | 3.92 | 3.35 | 3.14 | 1.91 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.52 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.68 | 3.98 | 4.91 | 4.23 | 3.45 | 1.00 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 18% | 21% | 23% | 17% | 20% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 53% | 53% | 64% | 60% | 67% | 36% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $1,334,756 | $1,514,668 | $1,195,663 | $813,871 | $396,133 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $10,605 | $18,034 | $45,674 | $19,459 | $49,331 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,345,361 | $1,532,702 | $1,241,337 | $833,330 | $445,464 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $665,240 | $682,568 | $699,896 | $743,709 | $701,510 |
| Other long-term assets | $38,469 | $22,934 | $9,094 | $4,500 | $4,304 |
| Total long-term assets | $703,709 | $705,502 | $708,990 | $748,209 | $705,814 |
| Total assets | $2,049,070 | $2,238,204 | $1,950,327 | $1,581,539 | $1,151,278 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $63,021 | $157,607 | $69,115 | $77,672 | $58,660 |
| Other current liabilities | $235,815 | $233,330 | $300,930 | $187,740 | $174,610 |
| Total current liabilities | $298,836 | $390,937 | $370,045 | $265,412 | $233,270 |
| Debt | $66,000 | $76,000 | $86,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $66,000 | $76,000 | $86,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $364,836 | $466,937 | $456,045 | $265,412 | $233,270 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,674,764 | $1,756,226 | $1,467,987 | $1,246,417 | $809,873 |
| With donor restrictions | $9,470 | $15,041 | $26,295 | $69,710 | $108,135 |
| Net assets | $1,684,234 | $1,771,267 | $1,494,282 | $1,316,127 | $918,008 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $2,806,754 | $2,833,950 | $2,582,181 | $2,298,763 | $2,070,287 |
| Program service revenue | $208,435 | $230,000 | $60,248 | $72,098 | $351,069 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $55,246 | $792 | $286 | $592 | $881 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $5,666 | $34 | $70 |
| Total other revenue | $263,681 | $230,792 | $66,200 | $72,724 | $352,020 |
| Total revenue | $3,070,435 | $3,064,742 | $2,648,381 | $2,371,487 | $2,422,307 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $2,458,235 | $2,274,011 | $1,956,820 | $1,523,540 | $1,893,099 |
| Management and general | $197,832 | $149,771 | $210,907 | $189,843 | $266,581 |
| Fundraising | $501,401 | $363,975 | $302,499 | $259,985 | $390,782 |
| Total expenses | $3,157,468 | $2,787,757 | $2,470,226 | $1,973,368 | $2,550,462 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($87,033) | $276,985 | $178,155 | $398,119 | ($128,155) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($87,033) | $276,985 | $178,155 | $398,119 | ($128,155) |
Compensation
Compensation data for this ministry has not been collected.
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 1/9/2025. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
For the first 22 years of our history-from 1983 to 2005-we were primarily a short-term missions agency engaged in a wide range of ministry activities. In 2005, following Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast, Forward Edge transitioned into a full-fledged relief and development organization with ongoing field programs directed by local leaders in some of the world's poorest countries. The majority of our short-term missionaries now serve in locations where we have ongoing programs, including Cuba, Haiti, Kenya, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Uganda.
This unique history has positioned us to not only understand what it takes to engage in effective, cross-cultural development, but also provide meaningful mission opportunities that strategically support ongoing programs in the field and contribute towards lasting change. We invite you to be part of God's unique work through Forward Edge!