Christian Freedom International
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Christian Freedom International does not meet the following 3 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
CFI does not meet this Standard because:
- The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least every two years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization’s performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
Standard 14 (Budget)
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.
CFI does not meet this Standard because, when the organization provided 2022 budget information, it indicated that the budget:
- Did not identify total projected fundraising expenses.
- Did not identify total projected administrative expenses.
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
CFI does not meet this Standard because its 2022 annual report does not include:
- Total ending net assets.
Christian Freedom International meets the remaining 17 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Child Sponsorship
According to Christian Freedom International, a sponsors gift of $35 montyly will bring spiritual and emotional support throuhg prayer, friendship and correspondence. The organization also delivers food and essential items, assists with educaitoon, helps improve living conditions, and provides access to medical treatment and helps during emergencies and disasters.
Stated Purpose:
"to aid and advocate for persecuted Christians."
Year, State Incorporated:
1998, VA
Christian Freedom International (CFI) is an inter-denominational human rights organization for religious liberty. CFI aids persecuted Christians and their communities world-wide including emergency and disaster relief; Bible distribution and pastor training; Child, family and pastor sponsorship; medical aid; education, tuition, scholarships; food, clothing, shelter, tools, seeds; resettlement assistance, advocacy, asylum case-work; and aid to the disabled. CFI also sponsors schools, vocational training, and self-help initiatives. These various services are currently ongoing in Thailand, Burma, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Korea, and Egypt. Regional missions also target Nigeria, Laos, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Iran, Nepal, Bhutan, and Iraq.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Christian Freedom International's program expenses were:
| Program services | $720,794 |
| Total Program Expenses | $760,508 |
Chief Executive
Wendy Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$80,190
Chair of the Board
Brent Meyers
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Missionary
Board Size
7
Paid Staff Size
3
*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet
Fundraising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,116,937, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Christian Freedom International's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $1,072,624 |
| Micro-enterprise income | $13,282 |
| Miscellaneous income | $2,995 |
| Total Income | $1,132,337 |
Programs: 80% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 14%
| Total Income | $1,132,337 |
| Total expenses: | $953,930 |
| Program expenses | $760,508 |
| Fundraising expenses | $61,812 |
| Administrative expenses | $131,610 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $178,407 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $825,184 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $960,155 |
| Total Liabilities | $23,444 |
| Total Assets | $985,377 |
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Report completed by:
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