Casas Por Cristo 
The information on this page was last updated 2/7/2023. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Casas por Cristo leads teams to build homes for families in need across Latin America. We are dedicated to meeting the physical need of better housing as a way of also meeting the spiritual need for Jesus Christ.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Casas Por Cristo
PO Box 971070
El Paso, TX 79997
Website: casasporcristo.org
Phone: 800-819-8014
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 742679881
CEO/President: David Robertson
Chairman: Ed Johnson
Board size: 10
Founder:
Ruling year: 1994
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 2007
Purpose
We are builders. That's who we are. We build homes for families that need to be reminded that Jesus loves them. We build relationships between volunteers, families, and pastors that would otherwise never have met. We strive to build the Kingdom of God by partnering with other local churches and ministries. We strive to build opportunities for growth by creating structured experiences that cause our volunteers to be stretched beyond their comfort zones.
Through this building process, God allows us to interact with our teams, local families, pastors, churches, vendors, and fellow missionaries. We do not want to take any of these interactions for granted. We believe that these are unique opportunities presented to us by God to serve each other.
Mission statement
Casas por Cristo exists to open the door for local pastors and churches to share the love of Jesus Christ by serving. Our mission is to build and serve.
Statement of faith
The Bible
The Holy Bible is God's revelation of Himself to man. It is divinely inspired, completely trustworthy, and to be accepted in its entirety. All Scripture is a testimony to Jesus Christ and therefore forms the basis for the Christian faith. Exodus 24:4; Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Psalm 19:7-10; 119:89, 105, 140; Isaiah 34:16; 40:8; Matthew 5:17-18; Luke 21:33; Acts 17:11; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Peter 1:19-21.
God
There is only one true God. He is Creator and Ruler of all, He is eternal and all-powerful, He is all-knowing and ever-present, and He is merciful, loving, and personal. The God of the Holy Bible is Triune, revealing Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, each distinct but without division of nature, character, or being.
God the Father
God the Father is the the Almighty maker of heaven and earth. He rules His creation with love and grace. His essence is that of infinite holiness; just and uncompromised. He is truth to all that believe in His risen Son Jesus Christ. Genesis 1:1; 2:7; Exodus 6:2-3; Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Psalm 19:1-2; Jeremiah 10:10; Mark 1:9-11; John 4:24; 5:26; 14:6-13; 17:1-8; Acts 1:7-8; Romans 8:14-16; 1 Timothy 1:17; 1 John 5:7-12.
God the Son
Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God the Father. In His incarnation, He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. Though He lived in this world in the form of a man, He was without sin. He bore the sins of all mankind through His substitutionary death on a cross. He was buried and bodily rose from the grave on the third day, thus establishing redemption for all who believe in Him as Savior. He ascended into heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God the Father where He is Mediator: fully God and fully Man, reconciling a fallen world with a Holy God. Psalm 2:7; Isaiah 7:14; 53:2-12; Matthew 1:18-23, Mark 3:11, Luke 1:34-35; John 1:1-18; 12:44-50; Acts 9:4-5, Romans 3:23-26; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Philippians 2:5-11; Revelation 5:9-14.
God the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the fully divine Spirit of God. The Holy Spirit inspired men to pen the words in the Holy Bible. The Holy Spirit indwells all believers of Jesus Christ, cultivating godly character within them through conviction, comfort, empowerment, peace, and direction. The Holy Spirit bestows spiritual gifts upon believers through which they are to honor God through worship, evangelism, and service. Genesis 1:2; Judges 14:6; Psalm 51:10-12; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28; Matthew 1:18; 28:18-19; Mark 1:10-12; Luke 24:49; John 14:16-17; Galatians 4:6; 2 Timothy 1:14; Revelation 22:17.
Man
Man is special among God's creation; separate and made in His own image. God created man both male and female. Created in innocence, man was endowed by God with freedom of choice, and by his choice man disobeyed god and brought sin into the world. Since the original sin, all men have been born into this sinful nature. God's grace alone enables man to come into fellowship with Him. It is only through faith in Jesus Christ, the resurrected Son of God, that God showers grace upon man and saves him, granting him eternal life. Jesus Christ died for the sins of all mankind, and although not all persons will choose to receive this salvation through faith, all are worthy of respect and Christian love. Genesis 1:26-31; 2:18-23; Psalm 1:1-6; 8:3-9; Isaiah 6:5; Matthew 17:26-27; Acts 17:26-31; Acts 17:29-31; Romans 5:19; 6:6; 1 Corinthians 15:20-22; Ephesians 2:1-22; Colossians 1:21-22.
Salvation
Salvation is a work of grace, received when the unbeliever repents of his sins, believes in the Lord Jesus Christ, and accepts Him as his personal Savior and Lord. Exodus 3:14-17; Matthew 1:21; 16:21-27; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John 1:11-14; 3:16-18; 17:17-19; Acts 4:8-12; 16:30-31; Romans 5:8-11; 10:9-13; 1 Corinthians 12:3; Colossians 1:9-20; Hebrews 5:8-9; 0:24-28.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Foreign Missions
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 987 of 1106 | 130 of 144 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 587 of 1107 | 79 of 144 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1025 of 1107 | 136 of 144 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 945 of 1106 | 116 of 144 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 7% | 5% | 11% | 11% | 8% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 3% | 3% | 5% | 4% | 3% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 99% | 40% | 62% | 43% | 38% | 39% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 4% | 3% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 1% | 60% | 38% | 57% | 62% | 61% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 71% | 64% | 71% | 72% | 69% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 103% | 82% | 92% | 91% | 95% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 82% | 73% | 52% | 65% | 65% | 66% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | -3% | 18% | 8% | 9% | 5% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | -4% | 25% | 17% | 20% | 12% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 8% | 26% | 33% | 24% | 24% | 27% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.33 | 1.04 | 1.02 | 1.67 | 1.64 | 1.81 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.23 | 2.43 | 2.27 | 2.88 | 2.61 | 2.01 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.02 | 2.54 | 2.33 | 4.81 | 4.28 | 3.65 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 19.87 | 3.00 | 3.64 | 2.49 | 2.26 | 2.41 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.05 | 0.33 | 0.27 | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.41 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.62 | 3.15 | 3.74 | 1.49 | 1.57 | 1.93 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 7% | 14% | 12% | 14% | 17% | 21% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 67% | 83% | 86% | 51% | 51% | 44% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Cash | $1,605,000 | $1,257,687 | $549,148 | $472,094 | $682,495 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $451,916 | $427,813 | $452,151 | $493,816 | $372,213 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $1,000 | $14,191 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,056,916 | $1,686,500 | $1,015,490 | $965,910 | $1,054,708 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $2,934,280 | $2,148,360 | $1,905,928 | $1,544,588 | $1,050,531 |
| Other long-term assets | $11,468 | $0 | $0 | $10,729 | $18,287 |
| Total long-term assets | $2,945,748 | $2,148,360 | $1,905,928 | $1,555,317 | $1,068,818 |
| Total assets | $5,002,664 | $3,834,860 | $2,921,418 | $2,521,227 | $2,123,526 |
| Liabilities | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $182,706 | $101,441 | $134,760 | $152,502 | $90,790 |
| Other current liabilities | $503,123 | $362,270 | $272,788 | $274,081 | $346,089 |
| Total current liabilities | $685,829 | $463,711 | $407,548 | $426,583 | $436,879 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $4,713 | $0 | $544 | $544 | $1,055 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $4,713 | $0 | $544 | $544 | $1,055 |
| Total liabilities | $690,542 | $463,711 | $408,092 | $427,127 | $437,934 |
| Net assets | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Without donor restrictions | $4,158,953 | $3,188,365 | $2,311,371 | $2,055,199 | $1,679,399 |
| With donor restrictions | $153,169 | $182,784 | $201,955 | $38,901 | $6,193 |
| Net assets | $4,312,122 | $3,371,149 | $2,513,326 | $2,094,100 | $1,685,592 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Total contributions | $2,046,309 | $2,963,244 | $2,287,732 | $1,732,615 | $1,568,061 |
| Program service revenue | $2,892,682 | $1,756,876 | $2,921,868 | $2,685,914 | $2,404,095 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 | $0 | $2,345 | $6,829 | $1,378 |
| Other revenue | $125,771 | $58,998 | $94,768 | $114,974 | $67,394 |
| Total other revenue | $3,018,453 | $1,815,874 | $3,018,981 | $2,807,717 | $2,472,867 |
| Total revenue | $5,064,762 | $4,779,118 | $5,306,713 | $4,540,332 | $4,040,928 |
| Expenses | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Program services | $3,702,722 | $2,491,604 | $3,460,189 | $2,958,215 | $2,666,900 |
| Management and general | $1,372,410 | $1,275,957 | $1,171,782 | $989,483 | $1,054,952 |
| Fundraising | $142,851 | $153,734 | $255,516 | $184,126 | $123,226 |
| Total expenses | $5,217,983 | $3,921,295 | $4,887,487 | $4,131,824 | $3,845,078 |
| Change in net assets | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($153,221) | $857,823 | $419,226 | $408,508 | $195,850 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($153,221) | $857,823 | $419,226 | $408,508 | $195,850 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Jason Laffan | Operations Dir | $125,230 |
| David Robertson | Executive Dir. | $72,652 |
| Joshua Crabbs | Dominican Dir | $67,830 |
| Scott Dewitt | Mexico Dir | $63,691 |
| Justin Kirklin | Dir of Dvlpmnt | $30,915 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2022
Response from ministry
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History
Program accomplishments
We began building homes along the U.S. / Mexico border in 1993, first in Ciudad Jurez. We have since expanded to Ciudad Acuna, Mexico; San Raymundo, Guatemala; Santiago, Dominican Republic; and Chinandega, Nicaragua.