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Open Doors USA

Serving persecuted Christians worldwide

three stars

87.35

P.O. Box 27001 Santa Ana, CA 92799
tel: (888) 524-2535   Web Site
EIN: 23-7275342

Board Leadership
Colin Stewart
Chair

CEO
David Curry
President/CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 87.35 three stars
  Financial 82.57 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 05/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

For 60 years, Open Doors has worked in the world's most oppressive countries, empowering Christians who are persecuted for their beliefs. Open Doors equips persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries through programs like Bible & Gospel Development, Women & Children Advancement and Christian Community Restoration. As a result, Open Doors has specialized in helping Christians who are persecuted for their faith. However, we work with persecuted Christians to reach out to non-Christians, even their persecutors, so that they can reach them with the message of Christ.

For 60 years, Open Doors has worked in the world's most oppressive countries, empowering Christians who are persecuted for their beliefs. Open Doors equips persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries through programs like Bible & Gospel Development, Women & Children Advancement and Christian Community Restoration. As a result, Open Doors has specialized in helping Christians who are persecuted for their faith. However, we work with persecuted Christians to reach out to non-Christians, even their persecutors, so that they can reach them with the message of Christ.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2017
Number of people engaged in influencing lawmakers to protect persecuted people groups
808,172
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Financial

three stars

82.57

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 05/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 76.5%
  Administrative Expenses 9.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 13.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.13
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.26
  Program Expenses Growth 8.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 33.9%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Open Doors USA on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Open Doors USA on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Open Doors USA (CA) 87.35 three stars
Persecution Project Foundation (VA) 92.92 four stars
Asian Access (CA) 88.29 three stars
Christian Solidarity International (CA) 88.46 three stars
Reaching Souls International (OK) 93.28 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $23,463,959
   Federated Campaigns $2,631
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $23,466,590
   Program Service Revenue $36,689
Total Primary Revenue $23,503,279
   Other Revenue $174,095
TOTAL REVENUE $23,677,374
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $17,159,506
   Administrative Expenses $2,311,841
   Fundraising Expenses $4,020,819
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $23,492,166
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $185,208
   
Net Assets $5,710,534

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Public Awareness $5,120,354 29.8%
Christian Community Development $4,114,305 24.0%
Bible and Literature Distribution $3,718,308 21.7%
Leadership Training $3,482,433 20.3%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-12 05/01/2019 87.35 three stars
2016-12 12/01/2018 88.00 three stars
2015-12 04/01/2017 86.02 three stars
2015-12 03/01/2017 85.55 three stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 87.54 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 12/22/2015 94.62 four stars
2013-12 11/01/2015 83.71 three stars
2013-12 06/01/2015 74.62 two stars
2012-12 12/20/2013 82.08 three stars
2011-12 03/01/2013 79.74 two stars
2011-12 02/01/2013 79.41 two stars
2010-12 02/01/2012 75.60 two stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 89.13 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 05/01/2011 93.67 four stars
2008-12 05/01/2010 77.66 two stars
2007-12 02/01/2009 93.22 four stars
2006-12 12/15/2007 85.37 three stars
2005-12 02/01/2007 84.37 three stars
2004-12 01/01/2006 72.60 two stars
2003-12 12/01/2004 84.20 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 23-7275342
Name in IRS Master File OPEN DOORS WITH BROTHER ANDREW INC
NTEE Code X20
NTEE Classification Christian
NTEE Type Religion-Related, Spiritual Development
Classification Religious Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (6) Missionary activities
(29) Other religious activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date April, 1973
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$75,273 0.32% David Curry President, CEO
Other Salaries of Note
$184,953 0.78% Tim Muret Chief Communications Officer
$171,008 0.72% Michael Wong Chief Financial Officer
$117,734 0.50% Katie Oakes Senior Director of Direct Response
$110,431 0.47% Grant Deardorff VP of Mobilization
$105,425 0.44% Brian Orme Senior Director Of Content

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Open Doors USA (CA) 87.35 three stars
Cadence International (CO) 90.10 four stars
Four Corners Ministries (AL) 88.15 three stars
Forward Edge International (WA) 87.09 three stars
Global Advance (TX) 90.00 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Open Doors USA
P.O. Box 27001
Santa Ana, CA 92799
tel: (888) 524-2535
fax: (949) 752-6442
EIN: 23-7275342

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Board Leadership

Colin Stewart
Chair

CEO

David Curry
President/CEO

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