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Christian Military Fellowship/ CMF

Rating
Sector:

Fellowship Evangelism

Total
Revenue:

$447,155

Total
Expenses:

$435,489

Net
Assets:

$325,931
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Research Analysis
Financial Information

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Database Avg This Ministry
Program 79.7% 91.7%
General & Admin 12.6% 4.6%
Fundraising 6.8% 1%
Savings .4% 2.6%


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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: 7 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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Ministry Needs [ Back to top ]

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Research Analysis

Transparency Grade [ Back to top ]

Transparency Grade of : A
Criteria categoryGradeOther Comments
Timeliness:100
Financial Information:10010/21/2011 4:17:05 PM: Organization provided all financial information requested. Information was clear and thorough.
Foundational Clarity:10010/21/2011 4:17:17 PM: Descriptive information was abundant and thorough.
Level of Cooperation:100Proactive in giving information.
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MinistryWatch.com 5 Star Financial Efficiency Ratings [ Back to top ]

Ranking CategoryRatingOverall RankFellowship Evangelism Sector
Overall Efficiency RatingStarStarStarStar60 of 347    2 of 19
Fund Acquisition DecisionStarStarStarStarStar26 of 347      1 of 19
Resource Allocation DecisionStarStarStarStarStar31 of 347      2 of 19
Asset Utilization DecisionStarStarStar231 of 347      15 of 19
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Ministry Statement or Response [ Back to top ]

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Financial Information:

Financial Ratios[ Back to top ]

Funding RatiosDatabase Average20102009200820072006
Return on FR Efforts10%1%0%1%1%1%
Fundraising Cost Ratio7%1%0%1%1%1%
Contributions Reliance83%100%0%100%100%100%
Fundraising Expense Ratio7%1%0%1%1%1%
Other Revenue Reliance17%0%0%0%0%0%
Operating RatiosDatabase Average20102009200820072006
Program Expense Ratio80%94%0%94%94%95%
Spending Ratio100%97%0%114%98%98%
Program Output Ratio80%92%0%107%92%93%
Savings Ratio0%3%0%-14%2%2%
Reserve Accumulation Rate11%4%0%-20%2%3%
General & Admin Ratio13%5%0%5%5%4%
Investing RatiosDatabase Average20102009200820072006
Total Asset Turnover2.8x1.15x0x1.4x1.16x1.25x
Degree of L-T Investment2.85x2.16x0x2.2x2x2.21x
Current Asset Turnover5.26x2.49x0x3.09x2.31x2.76x
Age of Assets9.7yr(s)9.1yr(s)0.0yr(s)6.8yr(s)6.5yr(s)9.7yr(s)
Liquidity RatiosDatabase Average20102009200820072006
Current Ratio2964.81x3.41x0x3.29x6.89x8.33x
Current Liabilities Ratio.31x.29x0x.3x.15x.12x
Liquid Reserve Level4.96x3.4x0x2.7x4.43x3.83x
Solvency RatiosDatabase Average20102009200820072006
Liabilities Ratio.23x.14x0x.14x.07x.05x
Debt Ratio.06x0x0x0x0x0x
Reserve Coverage Ratio80%75%0%61%80%76%

Financials[ Back to top ]

Balance Sheet
Assets20102009200820072006
Cash$31,365$0$11,320$41,042$22,397
Receivables, Inventories & Prepaids$139,917$0$143,338$152,226$145,197
Short-Term Investments$3,430$0$11,637$11,473$9,036
Total Current Assets$174,712$0$166,295$204,741$176,630
Long-Term Investments$11,781$0$0$0$0
Fixed Assets$190,624$0$199,859$204,340$213,899
Other Long-Term Assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total Long-Term Assets$202,405$0$199,859$204,340$213,899
TOTAL ASSETS$377,117$0$366,154$409,081$390,529
Liabilities20102009200820072006
Payables & Accrued Expenses$51,186$0$50,524$29,735$21,203
Other Current Liabilities$0$0$0$0$0
Total Current Liabilities$51,186$0$50,524$29,735$21,203
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$51,186$0$50,524$29,735$21,203
Assets20102009200820072006
Unrestricted$276,900$0$272,232$325,413$319,468
Temporarily Restricted$49,031$0$43,398$53,933$49,858
Permanently Restricted$0$0$0$0$0
NET ASSETS$325,931$0$315,630$379,346$369,326
Revenue and Expenses
Revenue20102009200820072006
Total Contributions$446,907$0$448,763$480,858$496,194
Program Service Revenue$176$0$107$217$122
Membership Dues$0$0$0$0$0
Investment Income$72$0$1,211$1,716$603
Other Revenue$0$0$0$0$0
Total Other Revenue$248$0$1,318$1,933$725
TOTAL REVENUE$447,155$0$450,081$482,791$496,919
Expenses20102009200820072006
Program Services$410,424$0$483,373$444,788$461,547
Management & General$20,254$0$24,675$23,417$19,394
Fundraising$4,811$0$5,749$5,401$6,172
TOTAL EXPENSES$435,489$0$513,797$473,606$487,113
Change in Net Assets20102009200820072006
SURPLUS (DEFICIT)$11,666$0($63,716)$9,185$9,806
Other Changes in Net Assets$0$0$0$835$105
TOTAL CHANGE IN NET ASSETS$11,666$0($63,716)$10,020$9,911