Fellowship of Christian Athletes

What it reported doing in 2024

To advance our mission (statement noted above) and our vision "to see the world transformed by jesus christ through the influence of coaches and athletes", fca focuses on cultivating christian principles by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to know and grow in christ and lead others to do the same. Fca's reach spans across the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels. Fca develops programs, events and resources that minister "to and through" all constituents, both on and off compus, across the globe. Fca has grown to a staff of 3,175 employees, who in addition to their ministry efforts, solicit donations for the expansion of their program areas as well as resources. See schedule o for a summary of each area as well as key ministry accomplishments. Our methodsfca seeks to make disciples through our methods of engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to know and grow in christ and lead others to do the same.engage(1 thessalonians 2:8)we engage relationally by connecting with individuals and through events in many different environments by building genuine trust, sharing our lives and sharing the gospel. We strive to connect with coaches and athletes where they are on their spiritual journey. Equip(ephesians 4:12)after cultivating relationships and once coaches and athletes come to faith in christ, we want to equip them with christ-centered training, events, resources and on-going support in what it means to be a follower of christ, growing in god's word and applying it to life. Empower(2 timothy 2:2)once equipped, we empower faithful leaders who desire to use their time, talents and treasures to help other coaches and athletes experience the gospel, grow in their faith and share him with others. We desire to develop disciples who make disciples, assisting them so that they can in turn engage, equip and empower others to know and grow in christ and lead others to do the same. Highlightsin 2025, fca saw incredible impact. Here are a few highlights: - as fca ministered to coaches and athletes, we celebrated 52,473 faith decisions! - fca distributed 244,650 bibles worldwide. - fca had over 23,210 total certified huddles. - fields of faith saw incredible impact at 562 fields across the country and the world. - fca partnered with 481 international leaders in 68 countries around the world. - fca experienced an incredible year with a total attendance of 89,302 at 922 fca camps around the world. - as a faith-funded ministry, we give thanks to the lord for his provision. - the automatic monthly partner (amp) program reached $82 million in revenue, a 22.4% increase over the prior year and made up 33.3% of fca's total donors.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 79.3%; rating input score 79
• Program expense ratio: 82.6%; rating input score 83
• Fundraising efficiency: $14.39 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 50; 50th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 94.7%; rating input score 95; 33rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 3 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 50
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: 1 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 12
  • Claims monitoring procedures: Pass
  • Requires narrative reports: Limited
  • Conducts field audits: Limited
  • May suspend future funding: Limited
  • Requires financial reports: Limited
  • Conducts site visits: Limited
  • Requires grant agreements: Limited
  • May require repayment: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 99.6%; rating input score 100; 42nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Limited
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 97%; rating input score 97; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 5%; rating input score 57; 57th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.7; rating input score 27; 27th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.05; rating input score 88; 88th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 1.1%; rating input score 72; 72nd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 9.6% per year; rating input score 100; 73rd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 9.4% per year; rating input score 100; 74th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 9.8% per year; rating input score 100; 69th percentile among comparable filings