MOPS International, Inc. 
Summary
MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) ("MOPS") strives to reach out to all mothers of children under school age. MOPS intends to nurture every mother of preschoolers by meeting her distinct needs. This purpose is carried out in a variety of ways, including local MOPS groups, MOMSense resources, MOPS' books and products, and special events. MOPS believes in working with local Christian churches/parachurches to maximize ministry opportunities to God's Kingdom. MOPS programs are chartered in churches of many different denominations and Christian traditions, but all share the common desire to reach out with the gospel of Jesus Christ and to bring glory to God in everything. MOPS was founded in 1973.
This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
Contact information
Mailing address:
2370 South Trenton Way
Denver, CO 80231-3822
Website: www.MOPS.org
Phone: (303) 733-5353
Email: info@mops.org
Organization details
EIN: 840925251
CEO/President: Naomi Cramer Overton
Chairman: Ms. Linda Smith
Board size: 13
Founder: Trinity Baptist Church Women
Year founded: 1981
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1991
Purpose
MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) ("MOPS") strives to reach out to all mothers of children under school age. MOPS intends to nurture every mother of preschoolers by meeting her distinct needs. This purpose is carried out in a variety of ways, including local MOPS groups, MOMSense resources, MOPS' books and products, and special events. MOPS believes in working with local Christian churches/parachurches to maximize ministry opportunities to God's Kingdom. MOPS programs are chartered in churches of many different denominations and Christian traditions, but all share the common desire to reach out with the gospel of Jesus Christ and to bring glory to God in everything. MOPS was founded in 1973.
This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
Mission statement
MOPS International's Statement of Purpose is:
MOPS International exists to nurture every mother of preschoolers by meeting her distinct needs to the glory of Jesus Christ.
Statement of faith
MOPS International's Statement of Faith is:
There is one God eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (John 14: 16-17, Matt. 28:19). We believe Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and is true God and true man (Matthew 1:18 & 23).
The Bible is the foundation for these truths. It is God's Word, uniquely and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit, and is authoritative on all matters on which it speaks. (II Peter 1:20-21, II Timothy 3:16-17)
Jesus came into this world to redeem us by offering himself as the substitutionary sacrifice for our sins; he died for us; and he demonstrated his victory over sin and death by rising physically from the dead and ascending to heaven. (Romans 5:8-9, Romans 6:23, I Corinthians 15: 1-4).
The result of this saving work of Christ is that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2: 8-9, Galatians 2: 16).
We further believe that the fulfillment of God's plan of redemption will begin with the visible personal return of Christ to judge the world and separate believers and unbelievers forever, and will culminate in a new creation. (Acts 1:11, I Thessalonians 4:16-17, Acts 24:15, Revelation 20: 15, Romans 6:23).
We believe that God chooses to work through the believers in his church and that we are called to evangelism and discipling of believers within the fellowship of the church. (Matt 28:19-20, I Peter 2:9)
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Fellowship Evangelism
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 417 of 500 | 22 of 24 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 373 of 500 | 19 of 24 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 364 of 500 | 17 of 24 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 319 of 500 | 19 of 24 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Median % for all ministries in MW database | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 8% | 37% | 33% | 24% | 34% | 40% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 5% | 5% | 6% | 7% | 7% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 95% | 14% | 16% | 26% | 20% | 17% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 5% | 6% | 6% | 7% | 7% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 5% | 86% | 84% | 74% | 80% | 83% |
| Operating ratios | Median % for all ministries in MW database | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 82% | 77% | 71% | 71% | 73% | 70% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 102% | 98% | 95% | 97% | 92% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 80% | 78% | 70% | 68% | 71% | 65% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | -2% | 2% | 5% | 3% | 8% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | -4% | 6% | 14% | 9% | 19% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 18% | 23% | 22% | 20% | 22% |
| Investing ratios | Median measure for all ministries in MW database | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.19 | 1.09 | 0.96 | 1.00 | 1.03 | 1.18 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.53 | 2.49 | 1.99 | 1.88 | 2.53 | 2.23 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.31 | 2.71 | 1.91 | 1.88 | 2.61 | 2.64 |
| Liquidity ratios | Median measure for all ministries in MW database | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 9.12 | 1.22 | 1.05 | 1.07 | 0.79 | 1.80 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.10 | 0.82 | 0.96 | 0.94 | 1.26 | 0.56 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.41 | 0.79 | 0.27 | 0.39 | -1.22 | 2.02 |
| Solvency ratios | Median % for all ministries in MW database | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 56% | 63% | 66% | 68% | 46% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 18% | 15% | 16% | 18% | 21% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 70% | 41% | 38% | 34% | 31% | 46% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Cash | $133,294 | $919,244 | $1,032,127 | $1,223,066 | $1,328,138 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,071,649 | $923,084 | $541,265 | $513,142 | $425,480 |
| Short-term investments | $337,654 | $542,811 | $924,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,542,597 | $2,385,139 | $2,497,767 | $1,736,208 | $1,753,618 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $603,876 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $2,287,596 | $2,363,046 | $2,187,103 | $2,043,306 | $2,152,309 |
| Other long-term assets | $8,655 | $5,154 | $6,018 | $6,882 | $7,746 |
| Total long-term assets | $2,296,251 | $2,368,200 | $2,193,121 | $2,654,064 | $2,160,055 |
| Total assets | $3,838,848 | $4,753,339 | $4,690,888 | $4,390,272 | $3,913,673 |
| Liabilities | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $155,259 | $156,178 | $289,944 | $157,598 | $245,835 |
| Other current liabilities | $1,110,906 | $2,125,739 | $2,053,617 | $2,038,434 | $729,342 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,266,165 | $2,281,917 | $2,343,561 | $2,196,032 | $975,177 |
| Debt | $703,139 | $724,895 | $758,391 | $785,281 | $810,794 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $175,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $878,139 | $724,895 | $758,391 | $785,281 | $810,794 |
| Total liabilities | $2,144,304 | $3,006,812 | $3,101,952 | $2,981,313 | $1,785,971 |
| Net assets | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Unrestricted | $1,605,272 | $1,672,251 | $1,454,609 | $1,282,130 | $1,919,850 |
| Temporarily restricted | $64,272 | $49,276 | $109,327 | $101,829 | $182,852 |
| Permanently restricted | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Net assets | $1,694,544 | $1,746,527 | $1,588,936 | $1,408,959 | $2,127,702 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Total contributions | $588,610 | $765,507 | $1,263,028 | $933,500 | $844,160 |
| Program service revenue | $3,215,764 | $3,668,361 | $3,585,034 | $3,255,136 | $3,722,466 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $14,674 | $24,991 | $22,596 | $8,308 | $4,074 |
| Other revenue | $281,856 | $205,861 | $50,743 | $459,110 | $456,611 |
| Total other revenue | $3,512,294 | $3,899,213 | $3,658,373 | $3,722,554 | $4,183,151 |
| Total revenue | $4,100,904 | $4,664,720 | $4,921,401 | $4,656,054 | $5,027,311 |
| Expenses | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Program services | $3,213,643 | $3,253,936 | $3,356,007 | $3,304,624 | $3,253,929 |
| Management and general | $746,406 | $1,044,193 | $1,043,202 | $903,993 | $1,033,854 |
| Fundraising | $215,358 | $254,134 | $299,839 | $314,495 | $336,154 |
| Total expenses | $4,175,407 | $4,552,263 | $4,699,048 | $4,523,112 | $4,623,937 |
| Change in net assets | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($74,503) | $112,457 | $222,353 | $132,942 | $403,374 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($74,503) | $112,457 | $222,353 | $132,942 | $403,374 |
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
History
The first MOPS meeting took place in February 1973 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. For two hours, while their children received care, these mothers talked, laughed, ate, passed a basket for childcare expenses, had a craft demonstration, and ended with a short devotional. In this humble beginning, the seeds of the MOPS concept and format were planted. Program Accomplishments for 2003-2004
In 1988, MOPS expanded beyond US borders and was renamed MOPS International, Inc. to reflect the international impact of the ministry. As MOPS grew, so did the need for a chartering process, additional resource materials, and a paid staff. The Board hired Elisa Morgan as the first president of the organization in 1989.
MOPS reached out to moms through the MOMSense newsletter (now MOMSense magazine) beginning in 1993. The newsletter joined the existing MOMSense radio program to help MOPS nurture every mother of preschoolers, whether or not she attended a MOPS group.
In 1995, MOPS formed a partnership with Zondervan Publishing House, further expanding its outreach to mothers through books. Also that year, MOPS established Teen MOPS groups for teenage mothers. MOPS became even more available to moms when it went on-line in 1997, and in 2000 when it created the MOPS to Mom Connection to bring additional resources directly to a mom's home.
Program accomplishments
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