Military Community Youth Ministries / MCYM 
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Summary
Military Community Youth Ministries (MCYM) is a chapel based, community focused outreach (known as Club Beyond) to bring Good News of Jesus Christ to middle and high school aged dependents of Americans serving in, or in connection with the Armed Forces of the United States of American (both overseas and in the U.S.) The term outreach ministry refers to the focus of the ministry to young people not currently involved in a chapel youth program. They intend to "win a hearing" with these teens, share the love of Christ with them through staff role modeling, and disciple them into the chapel or church.
MCYM represents a partnership between two US based youth ministries, Young Life and Youth for Christ USA. MCYM, however, is itself, a separate and distinct organization and as such, serves as an umbrella to provide youth workers to military communities from not only Young Life and Youth for Christ but also from other ministry organizations who agree to provide youth ministry compatible with that offered by Young Life and Youth for Christ, and who also agree to observe the principles and policies of MCYM.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Military Community Youth Ministries
540 N. Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Website: www.mcym.org
Phone: (800) 832-9098
Email: information@mcym.org
Organization details
EIN: 742238462
CEO/President: Marty McCarty
Chairman: Mrs. Kay Curling
Board size: 22
Founder:
Year founded: 1981
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 07/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1998
Purpose
The journey from adolescence to adulthood has never been easy. In every generation and in every place, teenagers have struggled to come to grips with their place in the world. They want to know if there is meaning to life in general and if their own lives are important. Among our nation's youth are some 500,000 teenagers whose parents and guardians have committed their lives to service with our armed forces. These students are scattered among overseas bases and installations in the United States.
At Club Beyond ( as it is known to the kids), we believe that there is a great need to be available for these young people, to build meaningful, no-strings-attached relationships with them. We believe that one of the best ways to help military kids is to affirm them and be available to celebrate life with them. Toward this end, Club Beyond staff and volunteers seek to love teens unconditionally and provide a model of Christian hope in our military communities through weekly club and fun activities.
Mission statement
Celebrate life with military teens,
Introducing them to the Life-Giver, Jesus Christ,
And helping them become more like Him.
Statement of faith
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Fellowship Evangelism
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 660 of 941 | 19 of 27 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 338 of 943 | 9 of 27 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 837 of 943 | 25 of 27 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 538 of 941 | 18 of 27 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 7% | 6% | 4% | 7% | 7% | 4% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 6% | 4% | 7% | 7% | 2% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 86% | 99% | 88% | 95% | 96% | 47% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 6% | 4% | 7% | 7% | 2% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 14% | 1% | 12% | 5% | 4% | 53% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 67% | 73% | 68% | 63% | 78% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 94% | 104% | 100% | 97% | 99% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 75% | 63% | 76% | 68% | 61% | 77% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | 6% | -4% | 0% | 3% | 1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 6% | 6% | -4% | 0% | 3% | 2% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 13% | 27% | 24% | 25% | 30% | 20% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.40 | 0.90 | 1.16 | 0.99 | 0.97 | 1.75 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.58 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.28 | 0.90 | 1.16 | 0.99 | 0.97 | 1.76 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 7.55 | 60.78 | 46.95 | 33.56 | 42.37 | 23.56 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.13 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.37 | 13.11 | 10.15 | 11.72 | 12.12 | 6.53 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 13% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 4% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 60% | 109% | 85% | 98% | 101% | 55% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $1,544,480 | $1,468,356 | $1,590,998 | $1,550,653 | $1,409,923 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $30,180 | $88,301 | $49,903 | $72,317 | $186,565 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,574,660 | $1,556,657 | $1,640,901 | $1,622,970 | $1,596,488 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $0 | $0 | $576 | $2,328 | $5,346 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $576 | $2,328 | $5,346 |
| Total assets | $1,574,660 | $1,556,657 | $1,641,477 | $1,625,298 | $1,601,834 |
| Liabilities | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $25,906 | $33,156 | $48,893 | $38,305 | $67,765 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $25,906 | $33,156 | $48,893 | $38,305 | $67,765 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $25,906 | $33,156 | $48,893 | $38,305 | $67,765 |
| Net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,302,448 | $980,939 | $1,091,642 | $1,071,287 | $1,020,966 |
| With donor restrictions | $246,306 | $542,562 | $500,942 | $515,706 | $513,103 |
| Net assets | $1,548,754 | $1,523,501 | $1,592,584 | $1,586,993 | $1,534,069 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $1,497,567 | $1,527,943 | $1,549,895 | $1,560,623 | $1,337,072 |
| Program service revenue | $24,731 | $239,758 | $108,978 | $99,743 | $1,516,808 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,610 | $5,557 | $5,168 | $4,387 | $4,863 |
| Other revenue | ($20,808) | ($38,558) | ($28,422) | ($43,137) | ($17,380) |
| Total other revenue | $9,533 | $206,757 | $85,724 | $60,993 | $1,504,291 |
| Total revenue | $1,507,100 | $1,734,700 | $1,635,619 | $1,621,616 | $2,841,363 |
| Expenses | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $944,366 | $1,313,151 | $1,114,503 | $990,747 | $2,200,673 |
| Management and general | $389,051 | $423,997 | $403,758 | $466,082 | $551,259 |
| Fundraising | $84,011 | $64,812 | $112,399 | $111,982 | $57,009 |
| Total expenses | $1,417,428 | $1,801,960 | $1,630,660 | $1,568,811 | $2,808,941 |
| Change in net assets | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $89,672 | ($67,260) | $4,959 | $52,805 | $32,422 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $89,672 | ($67,260) | $4,959 | $52,805 | $32,422 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Mr Marty McCarty | Executive Director | $135,576 |
| Ms Donna Simmons | Treasurer | $57,227 |
Compensation data as of: 7/31/2020
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 3/25/2021. To update the information below, please email: info@ministrywatch.com
History
During the 1960's and 70's two major global youth ministries, Young Life and Youth For Christ were reaching out to military teens with little consistent success. Recognizing the unique needs and stressors of military life, these two agencies joined forces to develop a model of ministry that reflects the specific and particular needs of US military communities and families. On July 29, 1980, leaders from both of these agencies met in Washington, D.C. and laid the foundation for what would become known as Club Beyond.
Growth
From that meeting, Club Beyond took shape and developed an ecumenical outreach that focused exclusively on middle school and high school aged children whose parents actively serve in the Armed Forces. Between 1980 and 1990 it grew from 2 programs to 18 communities in four European countries, plus the USA. During that decade Club Beyond reached out to over 10,000 students. The outreach would continue to grow worldwide as its success and impact among military communities became known.
Today Club Beyond serves in over 45 military installations around the world. As our country continues to defend the freedoms America stands for, Club Beyond seeks to continue to serve our troops by investing in the children who, because of the challenges they face, have the potential to become our resilient leaders of tomorrow.
Program accomplishments
Club Beyond serves at locations with nearly 80,000 military teens. More than 90 staff along with hundreds of volunteer leaders are working in more than 50 military communities around the world.
Needs
Military Community Youth Ministries has communicated the following needs:
Pray for the teens, staff and volunteers in this ministry, and for more people to join our staff so they can respond to invitations from military bases.
Volunteers are needed.
Organize and lead a Club Beyond Community Support Group at the local military base.
Join the MCYM staff. For more information go to MCYM website.