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Christian Military Fellowship/ CMF

Rating
Sector:

Fellowship Evangelism

Total
Revenue:

$482,791

Total
Expenses:

$473,606

Net
Assets:

$379,346

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Database Avg This Ministry
Program 81.5% 92.1%
General & Admin 12.4% 4.9%
Fundraising 6.3% 1.1%
Savings -.1% 1.9%


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Summary

Christian Military Fellowship ("CMF") is a non-denominational fellowship of believers committed to Jesus Christ and to carrying out the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) within the military society. It cooperates with chapels, chaplains, local churches and Christian organizations in support of U.S. military personnel and their families worldwide, with prayer, Bible studies, local fellowships, conferences, link-ups, free literature, correspondence, hospitality, and Christian book services. CMF is committed to evangelizing and discipling members of the United States armed forces. CMF involves all elements of that society including all ranks, family members, and civilian employees. CMF offers a Bible study called "Discovery" geared toward those new to the Faith. CMF also has available the "Discipleship Training Objective" series for those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Scripture. CMF publishes a monthly newsletter (Christian Report) and prayer reminder (Battle Plan). CMF is part of the Fellowship of Christian Military Ministries (FCMM and also the Association of Military Christian Fellowships (AMCF), along with other organizations whose commitment to Jesus Christ includes Christian ministry within and to the military society worldwide.

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: [ Back to top ]

Mailing Address:PO Box 1207
Englewood, CO
80150-1207
Website: www.cmfhq.org
Phone:(303) 761-1959, (800) 798-7875
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Organization Details [ Back to top ]

EIN: 840780545
CEO/President: Robert Flynn Tax Deductible: Yes
Chairman: Mr. Daniel L. Cartwright Fiscal Year End: September 30
Board Size: 9 Financial info from: 990
Founder: Member of ECFA: Yes
Year Founded: 1977 Member of ECFA since: 1982

Purpose [ Back to top ]

Christian Military Fellowship ("CMF") is a non-denominational fellowship of believers committed to Jesus Christ and to carrying out the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) within the military society. It cooperates with chapels, chaplains, local churches and Christian organizations in support of U.S. military personnel and their families, worldwide, with prayer, Bible studies, local fellowships, conferences, link-ups, free literature, correspondence, hospitality, and Christian book services. CMF is an association of believers who are committed to evangelizing the United States armed forces and discipling Christians who are in the military. CMF involves all elements of that society including all ranks, family members, and civilian employees. CMF offers a Bible study called "Discovery" geared toward those new to the Faith. CMF also has available the "Discipleship Training Objective" series for those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Scripture while learning the inductive Bible study method. CMF publishes a monthly newsletter (Christian Report) and prayer reminder (Battle Plan).

CMF is part of the Fellowship of Christian Military Ministries (FCMM) and also the Association of Military Christian Fellowships (AMCF), along with other organizations whose commitment to Jesus Christ includes Christian ministry within and to the military society worldwide. CMF's commitment is to work shoulder-to-shoulder with any like-minded believers with whom we can: "stand fast, in one spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the gospel," (Philippians 1:27b, NKJV).

CMF is a nonprofit organization and contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. In addition, it is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

Mission Statement [ Back to top ]

Christian Military Fellowship's Mission Statement is stated as the following:

Christian Military Fellowship is an association of believers who are committed to evangelizing the United States armed forces and discipling Christians who are in the military. CMF involves all elements of that society including all ranks, family members, and civilian employees.

CMF also expresses its purpose through the motto:

To Win . . . To Disciple . . . To Equip . . . To Win.

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Statement of Faith [ Back to top ]

Christian Military Fellowship's Statement of Faith stated as the following:

"I know that as a sinner I deserve the wrath of God; therefore, since Jesus Christ died for my sins, was buried and has been bodily resurrected, according to the scriptures, I have accepted Him as my own personal Lord and Savior and am saved by His grace alone."

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Transparency Grade [ Back to top ]

Transparency Grade of : A
Criteria categoryGradeOther Comments
Timeliness:100
Financial Information:100
Foundational Clarity:100
Level of Cooperation:100
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MinistryWatch.com 5 Star Financial Efficiency Ratings [ Back to top ]

Ranking CategoryRatingOverall RankFellowship Evangelism Sector
Overall Efficiency RatingStarStarStarStar55 of 352    2 of 21
Fund Acquisition DecisionStarStarStarStarStar35 of 352      1 of 21
Resource Allocation DecisionStarStarStarStarStar34 of 352      2 of 21
Asset Utilization DecisionStarStarStar225 of 352      17 of 21
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Ministry Statement or Response [ Back to top ]

This organization has not offered MinistryWatch.com with an official statement or response for their profile. This area is meant as a mechanism for the profiled ministry to communicate anything they may choose. It is open ended as to the topic, issues, facts or news to address. It is not negative if there is no official statement as many don’t have anything to add than what is already on the profile. This section is not tied to transparency or to communication in general. Many very open and talkative ministries with us choose not to post an official statement. This section is just an open ended offering to the profiled ministry for anything extra to say as they may choose.

Financial Information:

Financial Ratios[ Back to top ]

Funding RatiosDatabase Average20072006200520042003
Return on FR Efforts9%1%1%2%0%0%
Fundraising Cost Ratio6%1%1%2%0%0%
Contributions Reliance83%100%100%100%0%0%
Fundraising Expense Ratio6%1%1%2%0%0%
Other Revenue Reliance17%0%0%0%0%0%
Operating RatiosDatabase Average20072006200520042003
Program Expense Ratio81%94%95%92%0%0%
Spending Ratio100%98%98%101%0%0%
Program Output Ratio81%92%93%93%0%0%
Savings Ratio0%2%2%-1%0%0%
Reserve Accumulation Rate2%2%3%-2%0%0%
General & Admin Ratio12%5%4%6%0%0%
Investing RatiosDatabase Average20072006200520042003
Total Asset Turnover2.57x1.16x1.25x1.24x0x0x
Degree of L-T Investment2.91x2x2.21x2.39x0x0x
Current Asset Turnover4.77x2.31x2.76x2.96x0x0x
Age of Assets9.5yr(s)6.5yr(s)9.7yr(s)6.6yr(s)0.0yr(s)0.0yr(s)
Liquidity RatiosDatabase Average20072006200520042003
Current Ratio122.06x6.89x8.33x6.02x0x0x
Current Liabilities Ratio.32x.15x.12x.17x0x0x
Liquid Reserve Level5.81x4.43x3.83x3.38x0x0x
Solvency RatiosDatabase Average20072006200520042003
Liabilities Ratio.23x.07x.05x.07x0x0x
Debt Ratio.06x0x0x0x0x0x
Reserve Coverage Ratio87%79%75%76%0%0%

Financials[ Back to top ]

Balance Sheet
Assets20072006200520042003
Cash$41,042$22,397$3,252$3,876$54,631
Receivables, Inventories & Prepaids$152,226$145,197$150,733$156,485$127,528
Short-Term Investments$11,473$9,036$7,399$6,206$0
Total Current Assets$204,741$176,630$161,384$166,567$182,159
Long-Term Investments$0$0$0$0$0
Fixed Assets$204,340$213,899$224,838$235,915$232,677
Other Long-Term Assets$0$0$0$62$1,655
Total Long-Term Assets$204,340$213,899$224,838$235,977$234,332
TOTAL ASSETS$409,081$390,529$386,222$402,544$416,491
Liabilities20072006200520042003
Payables & Accrued Expenses$29,735$21,203$26,807$37,609$23,896
Other Current Liabilities$0$0$0$0$0
Total Current Liabilities$29,735$21,203$26,807$37,609$23,896
Debt$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$29,735$21,203$26,807$37,609$23,896
Assets20072006200520042003
Unrestricted$325,413$319,468$335,099$355,116$376,174
Temporarily Restricted$53,933$49,858$24,316$9,819$16,421
Permanently Restricted$0$0$0$0$0
NET ASSETS$379,346$369,326$359,415$364,935$392,595
Revenue and Expenses
Revenue20072006200520042003
Total Contributions$480,858$496,194$471,633$505,556$431,362
Program Service Revenue$217$122$567$939$72
Membership Dues$0$0$0$0$0
Investment Income$1,716$603$155$207$329
Other Revenue$0$0$0$0$0
Total Other Revenue$1,933$725$722$1,146$401
TOTAL REVENUE$482,791$496,919$472,355$506,702$431,763
Expenses20072006200520042003
Program Services$444,788$461,547$439,489$498,862$394,471
Management & General$23,417$19,394$29,627$25,415$25,697
Fundraising$5,401$6,172$8,672$10,085$7,625
TOTAL EXPENSES$473,606$487,113$477,788$534,362$427,793
Change in Net Assets20072006200520042003
SURPLUS (DEFICIT)$9,185$9,806($5,433)($27,660)$3,970
Other Changes in Net Assets$835$105($87)$0$0
TOTAL CHANGE IN NET ASSETS$10,020$9,911($5,520)($27,660)$3,970

Functional Expenses [ Back to top ]

Funding Ratios20072006200520042003
Grants & Allocations$0$0$0$0$0
Specific Assistance to Individuals$0$0$0$0$0
Benefits Paid To or For Members$0$0$0$0$0
Compensation of Officers, Directors$107,019$125,530$51,504$50,504$46,004
Other Salaries, Wages$151,973$157,197$254,639$248,825$193,176
Pension Plan Contributions$0$0$0$0$0
Other Employee Benefits$12,699$11,447$4,998$4,710$5,563
Payroll Taxes$18,462$18,586$20,552$19,878$16,230
Professional Fundraising Fees$0$0$0$4,450$0
Accounting Fees$4,950$4,950$6,452$0$4,568
Legal Fees$0$0$0$0$1,991
Supplies$14,459$21,138$16,198$15,430$10,476
Telephone$6,615$8,654$9,372$11,529$14,804
Postage & Shipping$25,832$22,886$16,930$22,127$8,694
Occupancy$13,382$13,601$11,851$11,610$9,758
Equipment Rental & Maintenance$31,287$25,452$22,524$17,067$19,145
Printing & Publications$35,486$33,254$14,490$29,275$11,389
Travel$0$2,100$2,122$4,480$639
Conferences, Conventions & Meetings$0$0$0$0$0
Interest$0$0$0$0$0
Depreciation, Depletion etc.$9,559$10,939$14,415$18,895$24,866
Other Expenses$41,883$31,379$31,741$75,582$60,490
TOTAL NATURAL EXPENSES$473,606$487,113$477,788$534,362$427,793