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Student Mobilization

Building spiritual leaders for Christ from the college campuses of the world

three stars

83.56

950 Carson Cove Suite 112
Conway, AR 72034
tel: (888) 467-8866   Web Site
EIN: 71-0629392

Board Leadership
RJ Hoelzeman
Chairman

CEO
Dave Riner
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 83.56 three stars
  Financial 92.50 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 78.00 two stars
This rating was published 09/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Founded in 1986, the mission of Student Mobilization is to build spiritual leaders for Christ from the college campuses of the world. The students of today will be tomorrow's business men and women, church leaders, missionaries, educators and community leaders, pastors and teachers, and moms and dads. Our desire is to equip them to live for Christ wherever they may go. Student Mobilization includes about 160 families and individuals who have given their lives to reach and mobilize college students. Also, Stu Mo has an extended family of former students, donors and other friends who love, pray for, financially support and hold accountable these precious staff members.

Founded in 1986, the mission of Student Mobilization is to build spiritual leaders for Christ from the college campuses of the world. The students of today will be tomorrow's business men and women, church leaders, missionaries, educators and community leaders, pastors and teachers, and moms and dads. Our desire is to equip them to live for Christ wherever they may go. Student Mobilization includes about 160 families and individuals who have given their lives to reach and mobilize college students. Also, Stu Mo has an extended family of former students, donors and other friends who love, pray for, financially support and hold accountable these precious staff members.

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Financial

four stars

92.50

Accountability & Transparency

two stars

78.00

This rating was published 09/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, 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)		 87.8%
  Administrative Expenses 6.0%
  Fundraising Expenses 6.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.07
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.27
  Program Expenses Growth 16.3%
  Liabilities to Assets 15.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Student Mobilization on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Student Mobilization 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
Student Mobilization (AR) 83.56 three stars
Hillel of Greater Philadelphia (PA) 85.66 three stars
Military Community Youth Ministries (CO) 89.47 three stars
DiscipleMakers (PA) 87.82 three stars
Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life (DC) 86.49 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $13,479,198
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $230,655
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $13,709,853
   Program Service Revenue $3,976,502
Total Primary Revenue $17,686,355
   Other Revenue $12,499
TOTAL REVENUE $17,698,854
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $15,510,149
   Administrative Expenses $1,065,304
   Fundraising Expenses $944,463
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $17,519,915
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $178,939
   
Net Assets $4,361,130

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
Campus Outreach $11,906,727 76.8%
Kaleo Project $2,000,967 12.9%
Missions Outreach $367,117 2.4%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 09/01/2020 83.56 three stars
2017-12 06/01/2019 83.56 three stars
2016-12 04/01/2018 83.56 three stars
2015-12 12/21/2016 83.56 three stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 83.56 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 12/22/2015 83.79 three stars
2013-12 05/01/2015 83.18 three stars
2012-12 02/01/2014 83.79 three stars
2011-12 02/01/2013 85.84 three stars
2010-12 04/01/2012 85.82 three stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 85.77 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 06/01/2011 93.37 four stars
2008-12 07/01/2010 90.77 four stars
2007-12 02/01/2009 93.30 four stars
2006-12 02/01/2008 91.84 four stars
2005-12 02/01/2007 74.72 two stars
2004-12 02/01/2006 81.11 three stars
2003-12 01/05/2005 73.58 two stars
2002-12 12/01/2003 74.34 two stars
2001-12 02/05/2003 75.20 two 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 71-0629392
Name in IRS Master File STUDENT MOBILIZATION 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 (602) Gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations
Foundation Status Church 170(b)(1)(A)(i)
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 March, 2019
Filing Requirement 990 - Not required to file (church)
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
$59,186 0.33% Dave Riner Executive Director
Other Salaries of Note
$96,137 0.54% Ted Shimer Ex Officio Board and Regional Director
$91,547 0.52% Paul V. Hopp Chief Financial Officer
$90,106 0.51% Sean Vollendorf Regional Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Student Mobilization (AR) 83.56 three stars
Hillel of Greater Philadelphia (PA) 85.66 three stars
Military Community Youth Ministries (CO) 89.47 three stars
FOCUS (Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools, Inc.) (CT) 98.80 four stars
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA (WI) 89.52 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Student Mobilization
950 Carson Cove
Suite 112
Conway, AR 72034
tel: (888) 467-8866
fax: (501) 329-5304
EIN: 71-0629392

Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 567
Conway, AR 72033

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Board Leadership

RJ Hoelzeman
Chairman

CEO

Dave Riner
Executive Director

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