Arctic Barnabas Ministries 
The information on this page was last updated 7/6/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
ABM cultivates trust in relationships with ministry leaders through life-giving communication and fellowship. God's Word, prayer, and ongoing connection create platforms for spiritual formation to help families thrive in places where they minister. We shepherd pastors, missionaries, and their families with listening ears and open hearts through face-to-face visits, phone calls, coaching, counseling, e-mails, social media contact, and celebrating their special days with cards.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Arctic Barnabas Ministries
135 North Willow Street
Kenai, AK 99611
Website: arcticbarnabas.org
Phone: (907) 283-3377
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 920172389
CEO/President: Robert Bearden
Chairman: Kyle Foster
Board size: 7
Founder:
Ruling year: 2000
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2011
Purpose
Our Vision is for remote Alaska to have a thriving Gospel presence.
Mission statement
Arctic Barnabas Ministries' (ABM) mission is to personally strengthen and encourage pastors, and missionary families to more effectively advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout remote Alaska.
Statement of faith
Articles
| 5/15/2026 | All God's Children Reinstated to ECFA |
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Mission Aviation
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 921 of 1420 | 4 of 8 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1180 of 1420 | 7 of 8 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 556 of 1420 | 3 of 8 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 757 of 1421 | 4 of 8 |
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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 | 5% | 10% | 6% | 5% | 4% | 10% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 9% | 6% | 5% | 4% | 9% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 79% | 92% | 95% | 95% | 98% | 95% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 10% | 6% | 5% | 5% | 11% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 21% | 8% | 5% | 5% | 2% | 5% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 77% | 77% | 78% | 79% | 78% | 48% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 96% | 101% | 90% | 91% | 86% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 73% | 74% | 79% | 71% | 71% | 41% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 4% | -1% | 10% | 9% | 14% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | 3% | -1% | 7% | 7% | 12% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 15% | 13% | 16% | 16% | 17% | 42% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.64 | 0.63 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.27 | 2.07 | 2.73 | 2.44 | 2.70 | 3.76 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.66 | 1.19 | 1.71 | 1.41 | 1.72 | 2.38 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 24.25 | 18.35 | 13.15 | 9.18 | 7.07 | 7.13 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.14 | 0.14 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.91 | 9.51 | 6.49 | 7.60 | 5.98 | 4.33 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 7% | 10% | 12% | 4% | 5% | 11% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 173% | 156% | 141% | 166% | 149% | 140% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $937,607 | $589,427 | $648,412 | $555,840 | $397,925 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $10,750 | $37,958 | $4,810 | $904 | $456 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $948,357 | $627,385 | $653,222 | $556,744 | $398,381 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $842,920 | $911,681 | $943,796 | $946,981 | $1,099,402 |
| Other long-term assets | $170,085 | $174,660 | $1 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,013,005 | $1,086,341 | $943,797 | $946,981 | $1,099,402 |
| Total assets | $1,961,362 | $1,713,726 | $1,597,019 | $1,503,725 | $1,497,783 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $50,803 | $46,822 | $70,289 | $77,884 | $54,974 |
| Other current liabilities | $877 | $877 | $877 | $877 | $877 |
| Total current liabilities | $51,680 | $47,699 | $71,166 | $78,761 | $55,851 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $142,477 | $150,164 | $0 | $0 | $116,001 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $142,477 | $150,164 | $0 | $0 | $116,001 |
| Total liabilities | $194,157 | $197,863 | $71,166 | $78,761 | $171,852 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,767,205 | $1,504,537 | $1,514,527 | $1,424,964 | $1,325,931 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $11,326 | $11,326 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $1,767,205 | $1,515,863 | $1,525,853 | $1,424,964 | $1,325,931 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $1,083,672 | $1,011,401 | $966,850 | $1,036,342 | $1,053,400 |
| Program service revenue | $95,055 | $50,252 | $45,009 | $33,938 | $53,806 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $695 | $383 | $8,428 | ($11,932) | ($2,823) |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $145 |
| Total other revenue | $95,750 | $50,635 | $53,437 | $22,006 | $51,128 |
| Total revenue | $1,179,422 | $1,062,036 | $1,020,287 | $1,058,348 | $1,104,528 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $876,317 | $841,141 | $727,209 | $751,609 | $451,665 |
| Management and general | $144,745 | $171,604 | $146,276 | $161,186 | $396,195 |
| Fundraising | $110,405 | $59,281 | $45,913 | $46,520 | $100,692 |
| Total expenses | $1,131,467 | $1,072,026 | $919,398 | $959,315 | $948,552 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $47,955 | ($9,990) | $100,889 | $99,033 | $155,976 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $47,955 | ($9,990) | $100,889 | $99,033 | $155,976 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Robert Bearden | Executive Dir. | $99,280 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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