Children's Medical Ministries (CMM)
Summary
Children's Medical Ministries (CMM) is a compassionate humanitarian service organization that has over 700 volunteer health care professionals committed to serving the indigent and oppressed children and their families in the National Capital/Baltimore areas, seven states, and in more than 30 overseas countries. They provide food, shelter, clothes, medicine, wheelchairs, and prosthesis and healthcare programs. CMM was founded by Col. Bill Collins and his wife, Erma, in 1988 as a nonprofit, nondenominational, all volunteer ministry. CMM is a tax-exempt organization and contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Contact Information: [ Back to top ]
| Mailing Address: | PO Box 3382 17777 Regents Park Rd W (21114-2525)
Crofton, MD
21114-1114 |
| Website: | www.childmed.org |
| Phone: | (301) 261-3211 |
| Email: | You need to enable javascript to see the email |
Organization Details [ Back to top ]
EIN: 541434743
| CEO/President: |
Mr. Bill Collins |
Tax Deductible: |
Yes |
| Chairman: |
Ms. Mary Tieken, Ph.D. |
Fiscal Year End: |
March 31 |
| Board Size: |
11 |
Financial info from: |
Audit |
| Founder: |
Mr. Bill Collins |
Member of ECFA: |
No |
| Year Founded: |
1988 |
Member of ECFA since: |
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Children's Medical Ministries ("CMM") Children's Medical Ministries (CMM) is a compassionate humanitarian service organization that has over 700 volunteer health care professionals committed to serving the indigent and oppressed children and their families in the National Capital/Baltimore areas, seven states, and in more than 30 overseas countries.
CMM provides food, shelter, clothes, medicine, wheelchairs, and prosthesis and healthcare programs.
CMM was founded by Col. Bill Collins and his wife, Erma, in 1988 as a nonprofit, nondenominational, all volunteer ministry. CMM is a tax-exempt organization and contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Children's Medical Ministries is a compassionate ministry of 700 health-care professionals who have the common objective of sharing God's love with those whose lives are in "ashes" and who only need the "Beauty of Christ" to make them whole again. Our primary objective is to exalt jesus Christ through the God-given "gifts" that we each possess.
Program Accomplishments [ Back to top ]
Children's Medical Ministries has Collected and distributed an average of $7 million worth of orthopedic and medical supplies for mission hospitals and disaster relief worldwide.
Examples of Special Projects
- "Save-A-Child Campaign" reaching out to 2,000 forgotten children living in orphanages, on the streets, including the "children of the night" (children of prostitutes in Bombay, India) are provided with multiple chewable vitamins and worm medicine.
- Collect used wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches in Illinois, Florida, and the National Capital Area for refurbishing and free distribution to the 60 million disabled throughout the world that need assistance.
Statement of Faith [ Back to top ]
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CMM was founded by Col. Bill and Erma Collins in 1988, as a nonprofit, nondenominational, all volunteer ministry predicated on the following concepts:
- The essence of compassion is helping others become self-reliant.
- When God opens a door, go through it.
- Every child has a right to know they are loved.
- It shouldn’t hurt to be a child.
- Planning and programs are in pursuit of restoring human dignity for the disabled.
This organization has not offered MinistryWatch.com with specific needs to be posted on the profile. At such a time that MinistryWatch.com receives a response from the ministry, it will be posted immediately.
Research Analysis
Transparency Grade [ Back to top ]
| Transparency Grade of : A |
| Criteria category | Grade | Other Comments |
| Timeliness: | 100 | 11/14/2008 12:51:43 PM: Children's Medical Ministries was the first ministry in MinistryWatch.com's database to have sent financial information for the fiscal year ending in 2008. We commend them for their very prompt attention and commitment to financial transparency. |
| Financial Information: | 100 | 11/14/2008 12:51:50 PM: Organization provided all financial information requested. Information was clear and thorough. |
| Foundational Clarity: | 100 | 11/14/2008 12:51:57 PM: Descriptive information was abundant and thorough. |
| Level of Cooperation: | 100 | 11/14/2008 12:52:02 PM: Answers to questions were thorough. |
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MinistryWatch.com 5 Star Financial Efficiency Ratings [ Back to top ]
| Ranking Category | Rating | Overall Rank | Relief and Development Sector |
|---|
| Overall Efficiency Rating |  | 5 of 353 | 5 of 54 |
| Fund Acquisition Decision |  | 13 of 353 | 6 of 54 |
| Resource Allocation Decision | | 1 of 353 | 1 of 54 |
| Asset Utilization Decision | | 66 of 353 | 17 of 54 |
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2009 MinistryWatch.com Shining Light top ministry list2008 MinistryWatch.com Shining Light top ministry list
Children's Medical Ministries listed by MinistryWatch.com as a 2008 Shining Light ‘Top 30’ Exemplary Ministry.
MinistryWatch.com desires to see overall giving to Biblical Christian values increase and as such we developed this format to highlight those ministries which are exemplary.
This ministry is one of the “best ministries” and outstanding examples when we consider Philippians 4:8 and weigh and take account of those ministries that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Identifying a diversity of the best ministries is challenging given the selfless work that so many do for the cause of Christ. No one is able to give to every ministry that one values as we are not possessed of unlimited resources. It is best to make an assessment of our options and make discerning decisions. MinistryWatch.com’s assessment looked at the following seven areas when considering those to make the list:
- Transparency
- Truth Claims
- Values/ Worldview
- Sectors/Functions
- Resourcefulness
- Red Flag Issues
- Consultation
A fuller explanation of our evaluation criteria is on the front page of MinistryWatch.com. A foundational premise was to shine a figurative light on those ministries that were "Christian" more than in name only. Ministries were chosen that were not just marketing to Christians as a market segment for "Christian donor money", but ministries that had theological underpinnings and Biblical values that determined their actions. Organizations that relied more on a secular motivation and means were excluded as well as those “ministries” that seem to view the organization as their own vehicle as a business to make money rather than a love to maximize ministry to others and to let their light shine for the glory of God.
Inclusion on this Shining Light list does not mean this ministry or other listed ministries are perfect. No ministry is perfect and any that look long and hard enough may find areas for improvement; as no doubt most legitimate ministries are aware of areas to improve and have their own to-do list. Only you can decide for yourself with confidence if a ministry shares your values and with your giving plan. As far as MinistryWatch.com’s assessment, given the criteria that we followed, this ministry rose to the top.
This is just another step in our mission of encouraging Christians to give more of their talents and resources to Kingdom-building efforts. In short, we wish to help spread the Gospel of Christ by helping Christians give more and more effectively to the works of the Lord. If the Lord uses our list as part of that process, we will have been a blessing to both those ministries who have been ‘good and faithful servants’ with the Lord’s resources and to Christian donors who are seeking to be good stewards of their giving.
Ministry Statement or Response [ Back to top ]
Comments from Col. Bill Collins, the Founder of Children’s Medical Ministries:
Erma and I are quite often asked the question, “How does CMM do all of the projects and activities without a paid staff?” The answer is obvious ... our daily co-laborers work for the Lord! The paychecks are nil but the benefit package is “out of this world.” I Timothy 6:18-19
Her are a few examples of commitment and dedication regarding our Share Partners:
Mary Tieken
She cancelled by-pass surgery to go on an Amazon mission trip. She does everything from public speaking and grant writing to wheelchair collection and distribution.
Merle Tieken
He is the owner of a bank. In his “spare” time, he collects and stores wheelchairs in Florida and Illinois, and works as a wheelchair technician on wheelchair distribution mission trips.
Chris Santo
She gives up her vacation and weekend time to work on developing and updating our newsletter and web site and to go on mission trips.
Lynn Stephens
Only God knows how many late nights and weekends he has spent reproducing orthopedic surgery videos for mission hospitals and general surgeons, in addition to many other time-consuming responsibilities for CMM.
Rachel Brunk
For 15 years, she has done the executive secretarial duties for CMM, in addition to her full-time job.
Dale Brunk
He rises in the wee hours of the morning, before work, to process CMM e-mail.
Alvin Miller
He has a willing heart and servant’s hands and does any task that is asked of him.
Fred Woolard, Jerry Nelson & John Hurd
They meet at 6:30 a.m. to pray and discuss CMM resource development projects.
Randy Owens
He is the maker of large movie screens to be used to show the Jesus Film and God’s Plan for Man videos in third-world countries.
Cliff Jenkins
He has done everything from computer work and truck driving to preparing financial reports for the past 15 years.
Retired pastor Ronald MacDonald & his wife, Millie
They collect new and used wheelchairs, crutches, and walkers for CMM distribution.
Theresa Schroeder
She collects medical supplies and ministers to many employed Romanian families at Heartland, The City of Refuge, for men, women, and children in Missouri.
Wanda Swisher
She is a professional seamstress who makes youth, crib, and delivery blankets for distribution in the mission field. She also encourages other women in her church to make or donate material for the blankets.
Financial Information:
| Balance Sheet |
| Assets | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
| Cash | $1,251,766 | $1,302,849 | $1,343,540 | $1,262,385 | $1,136,413 |
| Receivables, Inventories & Prepaids | $2,636 | $4,602,730 | $4,217,652 | $5,506,803 | $2,614,402 |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Current Assets | $1,254,402 | $5,905,579 | $5,561,192 | $6,769,188 | $3,750,815 |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed Assets | $0 | $0 | $1,526 | $4,211 | $8,430 |
| Other Long-Term Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Long-Term Assets | $0 | $0 | $1,526 | $4,211 | $8,430 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $1,254,402 | $5,905,579 | $5,562,718 | $6,773,399 | $3,759,245 |
| Liabilities | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
| Payables & Accrued Expenses | $0 | $0 | $31,149 | $12,654 | $12,157 |
| Other Current Liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Current Liabilities | $0 | $0 | $31,149 | $12,654 | $12,157 |
| 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 | $0 | $0 | $31,149 | $12,654 | $12,157 |
| Assets | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
| Unrestricted | $1,236,993 | $5,863,081 | $5,488,603 | $6,742,840 | $3,722,043 |
| Temporarily Restricted | $17,410 | $42,498 | $42,966 | $17,905 | $25,044 |
| Permanently Restricted | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NET ASSETS | $1,254,403 | $5,905,579 | $5,531,569 | $6,760,745 | $3,747,087 |
| Revenue and Expenses |
| Revenue | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
| Total Contributions | $805,552 | $4,357,317 | $3,816,920 | $5,713,777 | $2,620,983 |
| Program Service Revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership Dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $28,651 | $36,059 | $95,601 | $19,460 | $28,274 |
| Total Other Revenue | $28,651 | $36,059 | $95,601 | $19,460 | $28,274 |
| TOTAL REVENUE | $834,203 | $4,393,376 | $3,912,521 | $5,733,237 | $2,649,257 |
| Expenses | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
| Program Services | $5,473,656 | $3,995,963 | $5,109,298 | $2,705,135 | $3,129,115 |
| Management & General | $11,723 | $23,403 | $32,399 | $14,443 | $25,200 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | $5,485,379 | $4,019,366 | $5,141,697 | $2,719,578 | $3,154,315 |
| Change in Net Assets | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
| SURPLUS (DEFICIT) | ($4,651,176) | $374,010 | ($1,229,176) | $3,013,658 | ($505,058) |
| Other Changes in Net Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL CHANGE IN NET ASSETS | ($4,651,176) | $374,010 | ($1,229,176) | $3,013,658 | ($505,058) |