DiscipleMakers
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
DiscipleMakers does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
DiscipleMakers does not meet this Standard because the privacy policy on its website, https://dm.org, does not indicate:
- What security measures are in place to protect personal information that is collected.
DiscipleMakers meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to raise up effective disciple-making disciples of Jesus Christ on college campuses."
Year, State Incorporated:
1981, PA
DiscipleMakers engages in campus ministry services which includes teaching the Bible, counseling students, training students in life and leadership skills, and equipping students to minister to others. The organization also conducts discussion groups which focus on the teachings of Christ and critical thinking skills. In 2022-23, the organization reports that 135 volunteers served and ministered to over 1,000 students across 26 campuses.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, DiscipleMakers's program expenses were:
| Program services | $5,209,931 |
| Total Program Expenses | $5,209,931 |
Chief Executive
Peter Krol, President
Compensation*
$94,997
Chair of the Board
Jacob Dietz
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Commercial Analyst
Board Size
8
Paid Staff Size
64
*2023 compensation, as reported by the charity, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Television, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Telemarketing
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $6,177,436, 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 DiscipleMakers's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Other revenue | $7,595 |
| Investment income | $9,282 |
| Conferences and camps | $151,035 |
| Contributions | $6,177,436 |
| Total Income | $6,345,348 |
Programs: 83% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $6,345,348 |
| Total expenses: | $6,281,654 |
| Program expenses | $5,209,931 |
| Fundraising expenses | $441,140 |
| Administrative expenses | $630,583 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $63,694 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,880,161 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,943,855 |
| Total Liabilities | $105,460 |
| Total Assets | $3,049,315 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance