Family Guidance, Inc. 
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Summary
Founded in 1964 in Pittsburgh, Family Guidance seeks to transform the lives of Pittsburgh youth (ages 6-17) through a dynamic mentoring program and a summer camp experience providing children from challenging neighborhoods with a greater vision for their lives beyond their current challenges while modeling the love of Christ. Through Faith, Hope, and Love, Family Guidance seeks to make a transformational impact on these children's lives.
Contact information
Mailing address:
850 Cranberry Woods Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Website: www.familyguidance.net
Phone: (412) 741-8550
Email: Info@familyguidance.net
Organization details
EIN: 251128116
CEO/President: Mrs. Allyson Sveda
Chairman: Mr. Scott Moore
Board size: 9
Founder: Mr. Jim Leckie
Year founded: 1964
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 09/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Family Guidance, Inc. (originally founded as Youth Guidance, Inc.) is a Pittsburgh-based Christian organization that has been committed to helping children and families since 1964.
The One-to-One Program, Pittsburgh's oldest youth mentoring program, is a vital force that is reclaiming young lives. Family Guidance mentors: At Family Guidance, we actively:
- match children from predominately single-parent families with Christian adults, who through the love of Jesus Christ and the application of His teachings, provide friendship, stability, and commitment in order to help children reach their God-give potential.
- offer mature guidance and role modeling as children make decisions that will steer the remainder of their lives.
- impart life skills and relationship-building skills that help prepare our kids to function positively as citizens in society
Mission statement
Transforming the lives of youth through intentional relationships and the promise of Jesus Christ.
Statement of faith
Family Guidance, Inc uses the following to express its Statement of Faith:
- The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the complete written record of His supernatural revelation of Himself, absolute in its authority, final in its content, and without any errors in its teaching as originally given. (1 Timothy 3:16-17)
- All in their natural state are lost, alienated from God, spiritually dead: "All have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)
- Salvation is by grace, a free gift of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, who died for our sins according to the Scriptures. (1 Corinthians 15:3) Those who thus receive Christ by faith have their sins forgiven (Ephesians 1:7), their hearts cleansed (Acts 15:9), are born of the Spirit, become children of God (John 1:12-13), and are made new creatures in Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
- God is one God who reveals Himself in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ, as the Scriptures affirm, is the Son of God and Son of Man, was born of a virgin, and is Himself very God. The Scriptures also declare the deity and personality of the Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 1:3-14)
- Jesus Christ rose from the dead in the same body that was laid to rest in the tomb. (John 20:25-27) He ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will personally (Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16), bodily, and visibly (Matthew 26:64; Revelation 1:7) return to earth in power and glory.
- We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life (1 Corinthians 15:53; Philippians 3:21), and they that are lost unto the resurrection of judgment. (John 5:28-29)
- Christians, born of the Spirit, are to live the obedient and abundant new life in the present power of the Spirit. "If we live by the Spirit, by the Spirit let us also walk." (Galatians 5:16-25; Colossians 2:6)
- We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 2:19-22)
- We believe Jesus Christ commands all believers to proclaim the Gospel in word and deed throughout the world and to make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 813 of 913 | 40 of 45 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 433 of 915 | 21 of 45 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 776 of 915 | 37 of 45 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 865 of 913 | 41 of 45 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 9% | 9% | 20% | 22% | 32% | 24% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 7% | 8% | 18% | 20% | 29% | 13% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 81% | 95% | 88% | 91% | 90% | 55% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 11% | 16% | 15% | 19% | 19% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 19% | 5% | 12% | 9% | 10% | 45% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 79% | 69% | 77% | 77% | 72% | 67% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 77% | 107% | 132% | 148% | 72% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 78% | 53% | 82% | 102% | 107% | 48% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 23% | -7% | -32% | -48% | 28% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | 7% | -2% | -7% | -8% | 9% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 20% | 7% | 7% | 9% | 15% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.75 | 0.22 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.24 | 0.21 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.72 | 4.72 | 7.92 | 8.48 | 6.40 | 4.61 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.69 | 1.05 | 2.36 | 2.46 | 1.53 | 0.96 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 9.10 | 30.36 | 8.84 | 5.24 | 21.23 | 13.62 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.10 | 0.03 | 0.11 | 0.19 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.94 | 11.08 | 4.51 | 3.95 | 7.47 | 11.58 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 14% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 4% | 5% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 4% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 3% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 94% | 445% | 331% | 337% | 401% | 458% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $781,138 | $328,122 | $315,550 | $571,061 | $743,226 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $39,351 | $60,760 | $51,838 | $18,174 | $145,526 |
| Short-term investments | $100,766 | $123,237 | $124,810 | $123,475 | $187,118 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $921,255 | $512,119 | $492,198 | $712,710 | $1,075,870 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $3,429,549 | $3,544,035 | $3,680,630 | $3,847,286 | $3,883,958 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $3,429,549 | $3,544,035 | $3,680,630 | $3,847,286 | $3,883,958 |
| Total assets | $4,350,804 | $4,056,154 | $4,172,828 | $4,559,996 | $4,959,828 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $12,429 | $40,013 | $75,970 | $28,482 | $53,550 |
| Other current liabilities | $17,919 | $17,919 | $17,919 | $5,090 | $25,451 |
| Total current liabilities | $30,348 | $57,932 | $93,889 | $33,572 | $79,001 |
| Debt | $32,044 | $0 | $0 | $150,385 | $149,615 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $32,044 | $0 | $0 | $150,385 | $149,615 |
| Total liabilities | $62,392 | $57,932 | $93,889 | $183,957 | $228,616 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $4,288,412 | $3,898,222 | $3,928,939 | $4,165,295 | $4,411,539 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $100,000 | $150,000 | $210,744 | $319,673 |
| Net assets | $4,288,412 | $3,998,222 | $4,078,939 | $4,376,039 | $4,731,212 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $1,195,067 | $986,621 | $833,619 | $661,237 | $793,364 |
| Program service revenue | $9,281 | $62,316 | $39,246 | $32,830 | $24,684 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $9,891 | $7,587 | $8,234 | $22,057 | $11,392 |
| Other revenue | $40,723 | $70,041 | $33,316 | $19,249 | $612,288 |
| Total other revenue | $59,895 | $139,944 | $80,796 | $74,136 | $648,364 |
| Total revenue | $1,254,962 | $1,126,565 | $914,415 | $735,373 | $1,441,728 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $663,851 | $924,040 | $936,647 | $786,668 | $690,302 |
| Management and general | $197,674 | $84,259 | $89,245 | $93,378 | $151,397 |
| Fundraising | $103,247 | $198,983 | $185,623 | $210,500 | $191,176 |
| Total expenses | $964,772 | $1,207,282 | $1,211,515 | $1,090,546 | $1,032,875 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $290,190 | ($80,717) | ($297,100) | ($355,173) | $408,853 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $290,190 | ($80,717) | ($297,100) | ($355,173) | $408,853 |
Compensation
Compensation data for this ministry has not been collected.
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 6/29/2021. To update the information below, please email: info@ministrywatch.com
History
Our Organizational History
In the early 1960s Jim Leckie was inspired to reach out to children from some of the most underserved neighborhoods in the Pittsburgh region to bring them hope through Jesus Christ. After his years with Youth for Christ, Jim Leckie along with the endorsement of Judge Maurice Cohill, Jr., who was referred to as "a champion for children" having served in the Juvenile Court of Allegheny Country in Pittsburgh in the mid-1960s, established Youth Guidance in 1964.
In 2000, we became Family Guidance upon a merger with another organization called Family Ministries, a respected ministry to men and married couples.
Now, Family Guidance has re-focused our mission back to our two original programs-Mentoring and Promise Camp.
Our "one 2 one" mentoring program is built on the foundations provided by Jim Leckie matching children from predominately single-parent families in a one-to-one relationship with a trained Christian adult. One of the nation's first mentoring programs, we currently partner with churches, community groups, and public schools in serving over 175 children of whom 90% live in poverty.
At Promise Camp in Beaver County on 110 acres, Family Guidance offers dynamic, life-changing and week-long overnight summer camp experiences for youth ages 6-17. With 30+ years of camping experience and a strong relational focus and an intentionally low staff to camper ratio of 3:1, we develop meaningful relationships with campers and demonstrate God's unconditional love and acceptance right where they are---no matter their background, family dynamic, or personal struggles. Serving over 420 children each summer, many campers also participate in Family Guidance's mentoring program. In memory of our founder, the James M. Leckie Camp Scholarship Fund was established to provide continuing opportunities for children to attend Promise Camp.
Promise Camp History
In the early years, camp moved from site to site and the camp weeks shifted based on what could be rented each summer. In the 1960s, some members of Northgate Bible Baptist Church had developed a great heart for kids from underserved neighborhoods. This dedicated group of people donated their own money to purchase 40 acres of property in Beaver County and named it "Lord's Acres Bible Camp." While they did not have a lot of financial resources, they continued to provide a summer camp experience for bringing lost, runaway, and drug-addicted kids to new life in Jesus Christ.
By the late 1970s, the Northgate men admitted to themselves that the cost and maintenance of camp was difficult for them in their advancing age. In 1980, they approached Jim Leckie about the possibility of acquiring the camp. The men responded that they had not asked him to buy it---as they had dedicated the land to Jesus for the purpose of bringing kids to Himself and since it was the Lord's, they said they could not accept money for it. Instead, they donated it to Youth Guidance.
In 2004, a Capital Campaign began which raised $5 million to build a swimming pool, the Jim and Anna Leckie Activities Center, and new dining hall. These areas have now become campus landmarks and have greatly enhanced programming opportunities and physical campus. Right around this same time, Promise Camp was able to acquire an additional 60 acres from a neighbor bringing Promise Camp to a total of 110 acres.
When ground was broken at Promise Camp for the new Jim and Anna Leckie Activities Center after the Capital Campaign, the surviving founders of Lord's Acres Bible Camp were in the front row for the dedication-and were overwhelmed with emotion and tears to see how the Lord was continuing to bless Promise Camp---and continues even today.
Program accomplishments
Family Guidance's average mentor match length is nearly four times as long as the national average (33 months vs. 9 months). Our camp is accredited by the American Camp Association®, a nationally[1]recognized standards program focusing primarily on program quality and the health and safety aspects of a camp's operation
- Over 25,000 lives have been impacted since our founding in 1964.
- Our one2one mentoring program is fully accredited under the Christian Association of Youth Mentoring.
- Our average mentor match lasts nearly four times the national average (3 1/2 years vs. nine months).
- On average, our mentors volunteer over 200 hours per year .
- Our Promise Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association®.
- A recent survey of mentees' parents showed 100% of those responding claimed satisfaction with the mentoring services and the achievement of their child's goals in the program.
- Parents reported that their children had become more self-confident (85%) and were better behaved (87%) since entering the program.
Needs
Family Guidance provides services to the youth of Pittsburgh (ages 7-18) from historically underserved neighborhoods. 90% are living below the poverty line and 80% come from single parent homes. In addition, many are facing multiple Adverse Child Experiences (ACEs) such as communities with high rates of violence, crime, and gangs, communities with easy access to drugs and alcohol, families with an incarcerated family member, single parent households, food insecurity, and more.
Despite the challenges that they face, Family Guidance believes that these children are full of promise. Family Guidance seeks to come alongside these children that are experiencing these toxic stressors to affirm that they are seen, loved, and affirmed for who they are right now.
We have a waiting list of over 175 children who would love a mentor. If you are interested in being a mentor, please contact Joanne Galinowski at jgalinowski@familyguidance.net.
We gladly accept online donations. To learn more, please visit familyguidance.net