Crisis Aid International 
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Summary
Crisis Aid is a St. Louis based international relief and development organization. Crisis Aid's programs and services have reached out to children and families around the world. Core programs include feeding programs, medical care, orphan care, disaster relief, and rescue/rehabilitation homes and programs for girls who have been rescued from human trafficking. Crisis Aid is currently working to open all of the available beds at the U. S. Refuge Home for American survivors of sex trafficking.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Crisis Aid International
PO Box 510167
St. Louis, MO 63151
Website: crisisaid.org
Phone: 1-888-740-7779
Email: info@crisisaid.org
Organization details
EIN: 300060905
CEO/President: Mr. Pat Bradley
Chairman: Mr. Pat Bradley
Board size: 7
Founder: Mr. Pat Bradley
Year founded: 2002
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2005
Purpose
CAI provides food for malnourished children, medical care, orphan care, water wells, safe homes for victims of sex trafficking, emergency relief & more.
Mission statement
Crisis Aid's mission is to assist in sustaining life, bring encouragement to those suffering and collaborate with other relief organizations in bringing necessary foods, materials and medicines to people in times of crisis, particularly where life and death situations exist. Additionally, we attempt to bring public awareness to these situations and to solicit citizen involvement whenever and wherever possible. All assistance and resources are traditionally secured in the country of need when possible, so as to develop relations with the local business people and foster a true spirit of cooperation. Demonstrating God's love and care for people is our highest and most cherished goal. To accomplish this vision we will continue to target our efforts in "no-go zones" where other organizations cannot or will not go. Frequently this means taking on escalated risks. We feel that these risks are a small price to pay in a game where the stakes are so high: literally, life and death.
Statement of faith
Crisis Aid International was founded on Christian principals. Through our programs, Crisis Aid believes in showing the love of Christ and does not discriminate against any race, religion or ethnicity. Some of Crisis Aid's core beliefs are: - Share the gospel....use words when we have to - Work in a manner that earns the right to be heard - Go to the people in THEIR time of need - Personally oversee the distribution of aid, whenever possible - Live and work with an attitude that respects every person's dignity; we are all made in God's image - Work through establishing effective partnerships/teams with other like hearted groups both here and abroad; "together we can do so much more"
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Foreign Missions
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 128 of 913 | 19 of 105 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 109 of 915 | 14 of 105 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 130 of 915 | 16 of 105 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 502 of 913 | 61 of 105 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 1% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 1% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 92% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 90% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 98% | 94% | 78% | 71% | 107% | 85% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 81% | 86% | 70% | 64% | 97% | 76% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 2% | 6% | 22% | 29% | -7% | 15% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 8% | 26% | 44% | -11% | 22% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 7% | 9% | 7% | 7% | 9% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.33 | 1.21 | 0.90 | 1.04 | 1.74 | 1.24 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.29 | 1.13 | 1.14 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.02 | 1.37 | 1.02 | 1.04 | 1.74 | 1.24 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 17.62 | 79.43 | 253.03 | 42.11 | 40.50 | 67.81 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.24 | 8.66 | 11.68 | 11.23 | 6.74 | 9.50 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 2% | 1% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 65% | 82% | 111% | 93% | 56% | 79% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $3,725,127 | $3,352,339 | $2,861,710 | $1,620,132 | $1,783,822 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $11,868 | $17,998 | $19,910 | $2,899 | $2,431 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $10,383 | $3,416 | $2,032 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $3,736,995 | $3,370,337 | $2,892,003 | $1,626,447 | $1,788,285 |
| Long-term investments | $486,339 | $454,601 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $10,511 | $13,193 | $4,674 | $774 | $1,962 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $496,850 | $467,794 | $4,674 | $774 | $1,962 |
| Total assets | $4,233,845 | $3,838,131 | $2,896,677 | $1,627,221 | $1,790,247 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $47,049 | $13,320 | $68,672 | $40,160 | $26,371 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $47,049 | $13,320 | $68,672 | $40,160 | $26,371 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $9,548 | $13,244 | $16,940 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $9,548 | $13,244 | $16,940 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $56,597 | $26,564 | $85,612 | $40,160 | $26,371 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,292,628 | $723,701 | $422,234 | $336,081 | $303,661 |
| With donor restrictions | $2,884,620 | $3,087,866 | $2,388,831 | $1,250,980 | $1,460,215 |
| Net assets | $4,177,248 | $3,811,567 | $2,811,065 | $1,587,061 | $1,763,876 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $5,449,544 | $4,428,752 | $4,236,230 | $2,643,408 | $2,619,222 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $15,402 | $15,172 | $4,807 | $2,918 | $1,156 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | $15,402 | $15,172 | $4,807 | $2,918 | $1,156 |
| Total revenue | $5,464,946 | $4,443,924 | $4,241,037 | $2,646,326 | $2,620,378 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $4,685,274 | $3,094,707 | $2,734,980 | $2,567,573 | $2,002,703 |
| Management and general | $359,441 | $310,891 | $225,943 | $204,031 | $192,948 |
| Fundraising | $66,570 | $42,373 | $56,110 | $52,921 | $29,706 |
| Total expenses | $5,111,285 | $3,447,971 | $3,017,033 | $2,824,525 | $2,225,357 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $353,661 | $995,953 | $1,224,004 | ($178,199) | $395,021 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $353,661 | $995,953 | $1,224,004 | ($178,199) | $395,021 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Mike Lemp | Director | $113,913 |
| Patrick Bradley | President | $107,548 |
| Susan Bradley | Vice Pres/Secretary | $47,812 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2020
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 12/14/2020. To update the information below, please email: info@ministrywatch.com
History
In September 2000, our Founder, Pat Bradley witnessed the results of the genocide in South Sudan first hand and knew at that moment "doing nothing" was not an option. His helplessness turned into action as he returned to the United States to raise money for starving people in "no-go zones" where starvation, disease, and danger are a part of everyday life. He soon returned to provide two-pound bags of rice to Sudanese people in need. A humble beginning turned into life-saving efforts for people in crisis living in eleven different countries. In 2002 Crisis Aid was officially incorporated. Today, we currently concentrate our efforts in East Africa and the United States. Once Pat took that first step to "do something", others quickly joined enabling Crisis Aid to deliver a wide variety of resources over the years. Together with our partners, we have provided more than 17.8 million pounds of food, served 2.6 million adults and malnourished children, and 1,378 sex trafficking victims helped, the youngest being 4 years of age. We are committed to "helping the helpless" with relief efforts locally and globally and equipping those who are beyond the crisis to take responsibility by providing programs that train, inspire, and move them to independent, self-sustaining living. The Crisis Aid Family is large and growing. We invite anyone who "refuses to do nothing" to join in our mission to impact lives, souls, and futures! With your partnership, the prayers and dreams of thousands more children and families will be answered.
Program accomplishments
Together with our partners, we have provided more than 16.9mil lbs of food and served 2.5mil adults & malnourished children, rescued more than 1,360 girls age 4 to 30 years old from sex trafficking, & more.