Awana Clubs International

St. Charles, IL | http://www.awana.org

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EIN: 36-2428692

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as of August 2024

IRS BMF 509(a)(2)
as of August 12, 2024

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Mission

The mission of Awana is to equip leaders to reach kids with the gospel and engage them in lifelong discipleship. For over 70 years Awana has been a leader in children's ministry, helping churches and parents worldwide raise children and youth to know, love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. Based in the Chicago area, Awana is the only organization with fully integrated evangelism and discipleship programs for ages 2-18 that actively engages parents, church leaders, and mentors. Each week over 7.1 million children and youth, 427,000 volunteers, and 200 field staff take part in Awana in over 84,000 churches in the U.S. and around the globe in over 136 countries.

Ruling year info

1974

President & CEO

Matt Markins

Main address

PO Box 809

St. Charles, IL 60174 USA

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EIN

36-2428692

Subject area info

Religion for youth

Youth services

Youth organizing

Evangelicalism

Population served info

Children and youth

Families

Parents

Evangelicals

NTEE code info

Christian (X20)

Youth Centers, Clubs, (includes Boys/Girls Clubs)- Multipurpose (O20)

Youth Development Programs (O50)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Affiliations

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Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Today’s kids encounter the challenges of a changing cultural landscape. Families and communities are divided, and there is increasing hostility toward the gospel. Yet we have reason for hope: child discipleship works! Kids everywhere need relational discipleship that will help them find their identity in Christ, navigate an unpredictable world today, and be prepared to lead the Church in 2050.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Awana

-Weekly clubs tailored for preschool through high school age groups
-brite digital weekend curriculum, packed with biblically sound and Gospel-centered lessons
-Awana GO (global outreach), which equips leaders to connect kids and adults to God’s heart for the world, and invites them to partner with Awana to carry out their Great Commission vision.

Population(s) Served

Children and youth

Infants and toddlers

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of children served

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Awana

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Number of children discipled weekly around the world through through Awana

Number of countries served

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Awana

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Number of clubs

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Awana

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Number of Awana clubs throughout the world

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

Awana seeks to equip leaders to reach kids with the gospel and to engage them in lifelong discipleship. We want to surround children with caring ministry leaders who will walk alongside them as disciple-makers, sharing the love of God and the life-changing truth of His Word.

These leaders will multiply their own faith by inspiring kids to become resilient disciples. Our prayer is that, through the presence of Awana programs in local communities, all children and youth throughout the world will come to know, love, and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. Together, we can transform families and shape the future of the Church.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

Awana has fully integrated evangelism and long-term discipleship programs for ages 2 to 18 that actively engage parents and church leaders. We believe that kids who experience resilient discipleship built on belonging, believing, and becoming have a more robust faith and tend to remain in Christ throughout their lives.

BELONG
Highly relational ministry led by loving and caring adults

BELIEVE
Deeply Scriptural ministry rooted in the truth of God’s Word and the power of the gospel

BECOME
Truly experiential ministry, designed to move kids from simulation to real-world application of faith-based living

Our weekly programs for early childhood, elementary, and middle and high school include proven, Bible-based curriculum and leader resources. Awana materials are effective and adaptable enough to be used locally and internationally, in churches, orphanages, schools, Army bases, and other settings to reach more kids for Christ. The lessons also focus on missions, helping kids become disciples who will live out their faith and share it with a new generation.

In 2020, Awana released a digital weekend curriculum, called brite. It offers biblically sound lessons packed with fun and engaging media tools and easy ways to equip and inspire volunteers. We designed this experience around the child’s unique faith journey with the goal of lifetime discipleship in Jesus. The brite community is supported through weekly podcasts, online and social media groups, online training events, regional child discipleship live events, regional coaches and advocates, and our church care team.

To fill communities around the world with caring spiritual mentors, Awana developed the Leader-Based Strategy. This method equips and empowers indigenous leaders globally to share the gospel in their own communities and launch local Awana Clubs, multiplying our ministry’s impact.

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Awana was officially founded in 1950 as a parachurch organization focused on reaching children for Christ and engaging them in long-term discipleship.

From one church in Chicago, Awana has expanded to 126 countries, starting with our first international club in Bolivia in 1972. Today, we reach over 4.8 million children globally and equip around 427,000 volunteers.

Over the years, we’ve created new strategies to break barriers and reach more kids with the gospel, including an oral storytelling-based curriculum, Living God’s Story, in 2015. We have also translated Awana materials into 30 languages and developed Christian children’s books to serve families in China.

Our innovative Leader-Based Strategy launched in Zambia in 2007, making it possible to train local leaders to start new clubs and engage children in long-term discipleship relationships.

In 2020, Awana celebrated its 70th anniversary as a ministry.

Financials

Awana Clubs International

Fiscal year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

2.96

Average of 2.56 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

1.6

Average of 2.6 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

21%

Average of 23% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Awana Clubs International

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$9,815,647
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$3,136,204
Investments	($66,852)
Special Events	$0
Sales	$19,624,904
Other	$82,758
Total Revenue	$32,592,661

Expenses
Program Services	$26,060,254
Administration	$4,314,044
Fundraising	$771,103
Total Expenses	$31,145,401
Net Gain/Loss	$1,447,260

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$44,729
Advertising & Promotion	$287,911
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$593,278
Interest Expenses	$64,175
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$310,258
Pension Plan Contributions	$183,700
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$9,917,862
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$3,079,227
Investments	$13,519
Special Events	$0
Sales	$19,499,685
Other	$44,872
Total Revenue	$32,555,165

Expenses
Program Services	$25,641,123
Administration	$3,994,315
Fundraising	$746,817
Total Expenses	$30,382,255
Net Gain/Loss	$2,172,910

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$56,527
Advertising & Promotion	$665,773
Information Technology Expenses	$1,816,332
Insurance Expenses	$479,195
Interest Expenses	$46,298
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$106,374
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$10,223,570
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$2,890,721
Investments	$44,271
Special Events	$0
Sales	$19,970,148
Other	$2,083
Total Revenue	$33,130,793

Expenses
Program Services	$27,331,667
Administration	$3,966,940
Fundraising	$906,449
Total Expenses	$32,205,056
Net Gain/Loss	$925,737

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$76,087
Advertising & Promotion	$693,723
Information Technology Expenses	$866,606
Insurance Expenses	$487,571
Interest Expenses	$135,127
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$136,329
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$11,390,038
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$2,821,498
Investments	$191,653
Special Events	$0
Sales	$19,578,785
Other	$4,199
Total Revenue	$33,986,173

Expenses
Program Services	$26,381,097
Administration	$3,879,188
Fundraising	$809,075
Total Expenses	$31,069,360
Net Gain/Loss	$2,916,813

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$86,959
Advertising & Promotion	$249,987
Information Technology Expenses	$832,424
Insurance Expenses	$480,798
Interest Expenses	$27,588
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$180,156
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$11,994,479
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$2,844,890
Investments	$213,745
Special Events	($2,577)
Sales	$16,915,922
Other	$3,036
Total Revenue	$31,969,495

Expenses
Program Services	$29,415,466
Administration	$3,960,273
Fundraising	$1,019,354
Total Expenses	$34,395,093
Net Gain/Loss	($2,425,598)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$116,077
Advertising & Promotion	$380,549
Information Technology Expenses	$972,356
Insurance Expenses	$500,928
Interest Expenses	$49,323
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$282,292
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$11,957,968
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$2,752,419
Investments	$250,522
Special Events	$145
Sales	$17,957,587
Other	$123,832
Total Revenue	$33,042,473

Expenses
Program Services	$28,297,598
Administration	$4,195,353
Fundraising	$2,199,410
Total Expenses	$34,692,361
Net Gain/Loss	($1,649,888)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$122,607
Advertising & Promotion	$778,277
Information Technology Expenses	$1,395,271
Insurance Expenses	$490,183
Interest Expenses	$5,462
Investment Management Fees	$23,475
Legal Fees	$279,372
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$12,436,698
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$2,360,628
Investments	$201,763
Special Events	($2,614)
Sales	$17,072,965
Other	$199,830
Total Revenue	$32,269,270

Expenses
Program Services	$27,281,209
Administration	$4,293,100
Fundraising	$2,302,626
Total Expenses	$33,876,935
Net Gain/Loss	($1,607,665)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$87,437
Advertising & Promotion	$732,809
Information Technology Expenses	$1,273,778
Insurance Expenses	$489,922
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$189,553
Pension Plan Contributions	$64,662
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$12,155,756
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$2,049,932
Investments	$62,594
Special Events	($5,907)
Sales	$15,870,356
Other	$307,643
Total Revenue	$30,440,374

Expenses
Program Services	$26,693,282
Administration	$4,450,473
Fundraising	$2,062,264
Total Expenses	$33,206,019
Net Gain/Loss	($2,765,645)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$83,130
Advertising & Promotion	$675,293
Information Technology Expenses	$1,323,173
Insurance Expenses	$475,653
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$135,915
Pension Plan Contributions	$73,869
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$11,541,415
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$2,606,397
Investments	$158,497
Special Events	($3,604)
Sales	$15,831,264
Other	$205,153
Total Revenue	$30,339,122

Expenses
Program Services	$25,021,236
Administration	$4,386,418
Fundraising	$2,134,211
Total Expenses	$31,541,865
Net Gain/Loss	($1,202,743)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$89,441
Advertising & Promotion	$659,518
Information Technology Expenses	$1,298,007
Insurance Expenses	$447,045
Interest Expenses	$1,604
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$100,280
Pension Plan Contributions	$66,572
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$12,023,961
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$1,863,879
Investments	$78,848
Special Events	($4,550)
Sales	$14,778,604
Other	$66,243
Total Revenue	$28,806,985

Expenses
Program Services	$22,856,233
Administration	$3,986,716
Fundraising	$2,389,291
Total Expenses	$29,232,240
Net Gain/Loss	($425,255)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$89,013
Advertising & Promotion	$501,832
Information Technology Expenses	$1,156,293
Insurance Expenses	$416,373
Interest Expenses	$58,960
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$69,224
Pension Plan Contributions	$60,144
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$10,968,315
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$1,538,999
Investments	$2,018,025
Special Events	($5,130)
Sales	$13,730,674
Other	$25,605
Total Revenue	$28,276,488

Expenses
Program Services	$19,133,826
Administration	$3,565,204
Fundraising	$2,975,576
Total Expenses	$25,674,606
Net Gain/Loss	$2,601,882

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$66,974
Advertising & Promotion	$486,473
Information Technology Expenses	$843,566
Insurance Expenses	$377,540
Interest Expenses	$58,152
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$71,670
Pension Plan Contributions	$97,236
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$59,325

Revenue
Contributions	$11,013,972
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$1,382,180
Investments	$19,451
Special Events	$0
Sales	$10,778,896
Other	$6,825
Total Revenue	$23,201,324

Expenses
Program Services	$19,120,867
Administration	$3,247,656
Fundraising	$2,776,860
Total Expenses	$25,145,383
Net Gain/Loss	($1,944,059)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$64,440
Advertising & Promotion	$486,774
Information Technology Expenses	$774,889
Insurance Expenses	$387,163
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$96,938
Pension Plan Contributions	$142,863
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$113,242

Revenue
Contributions	$12,929,592
Government Grants	$2,815,850
Program Services	$614,298
Investments	$19,511
Special Events	($332)
Sales	$4,994,895
Other	$481,373
Total Revenue	$21,855,187

Expenses
Program Services	$16,177,002
Administration	$3,076,945
Fundraising	$2,486,486
Total Expenses	$21,740,433
Net Gain/Loss	$114,754

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$62,626
Advertising & Promotion	$285,235
Information Technology Expenses	$677,261
Insurance Expenses	$411,230
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$212,581
Pension Plan Contributions	$135,763
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$60,100

Revenue
Contributions	$13,125,935
Government Grants	$2,000,000
Program Services	$900,525
Investments	$3,815
Special Events	$0
Sales	$7,643,684
Other	$26,135
Total Revenue	$23,700,094

Expenses
Program Services	$17,246,090
Administration	$2,424,019
Fundraising	$2,545,704
Total Expenses	$22,215,813
Net Gain/Loss	$1,484,281

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$69,635
Advertising & Promotion	$498,423
Information Technology Expenses	$687,911
Insurance Expenses	$416,930
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$30,861
Pension Plan Contributions	$137,744
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$177,880

Revenue
Contributions	$14,220,161
Government Grants	$1,756,322
Program Services	$1,062,380
Investments	$2,708,703
Special Events	$0
Sales	$8,227,451
Other	$13,921
Total Revenue	$27,988,938

Expenses
Program Services	$23,784,569
Administration	$2,535,087
Fundraising	$3,566,961
Total Expenses	$29,886,617
Net Gain/Loss	($1,897,679)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$38,999
Advertising & Promotion	$809,613
Information Technology Expenses	$697,288
Insurance Expenses	$412,091
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$34,630
Pension Plan Contributions	$200,690
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$85,680

Awana Clubs International

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Contributions	$9,815,647
Cash & Equivalents	$1,898,718	$5,290,876	$3,392,158
Accounts Receivable	$563,377	$483,590	($79,787)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$82,200	$52,750	($29,450)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$5,557,057	$3,438,850	($2,118,207)
Investment, Securities	$1,461,334	$1,290,026	($171,308)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$7,529,443	$6,684,279	($845,164)
Other	$2,346,966	$1,779,376	($567,590)
Total Assets	$19,439,095	$19,019,747	($419,348)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$3,735,036	$2,643,269	($1,091,767)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$342,144	$371,646	$29,502
Loans and Notes	$1,065,834	$788,680	($277,154)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$390,757	$399,228	$8,471
Total Liabilities	$5,533,771	$4,202,823	($1,330,948)

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$3,141,009	$3,040,989	-$100,020
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$100,750	$100,750	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$3,241,759	$3,141,739	($100,020)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$10,663,565	$11,675,185	$1,011,620
Net Assets	$13,905,324	$14,816,924	$911,600

Assets	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Contributions	$9,917,862
Cash & Equivalents	$5,290,876	$6,683,050	$1,392,174
Accounts Receivable	$483,590	$201,240	($282,350)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$52,750	$23,300	($29,450)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$3,438,850	$3,386,797	($52,053)
Investment, Securities	$1,290,026	$2,329,388	$1,039,362
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$6,684,279	$6,112,985	($571,294)
Other	$1,779,376	$1,773,015	($6,361)
Total Assets	$19,019,747	$20,509,775	$1,490,028

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$2,643,269	$2,282,376	($360,893)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$371,646	$0	($371,646)
Loans and Notes	$788,680	$647,967	($140,713)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$399,228	$415,051	$15,823
Total Liabilities	$4,202,823	$3,345,394	($857,429)

Awana Clubs International

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$2,753,718	-$2,061,733	$414,482	-$386,200	$1,005,221
As % of expenses	10.9%	-8.3%	1.9%	-1.7%	3.4%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$2,234,588	-$2,365,005	$242,477	-$484,010	$994,929
As % of expenses	8.7%	-9.4%	1.1%	-2.2%	3.3%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$28,276,488	$23,201,324	$21,855,187	$23,700,094	$27,988,938
Total revenue, % change over prior year	-1.8%	-17.9%	-5.8%	8.4%	18.1%
Program services revenue	5.4%	6.0%	2.8%	3.8%	3.8%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	0.2%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.5%
Government grants	0.0%	0.0%	12.9%	8.4%	6.3%
All other grants and contributions	38.8%	47.5%	59.2%	55.4%	50.8%
Other revenue	55.6%	46.5%	25.1%	32.4%	38.6%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$25,155,476	$24,842,111	$21,568,428	$22,118,003	$29,876,325
Total expenses, % change over prior year	-10.5%	-1.2%	-13.2%	2.5%	35.1%
Personnel	58.4%	58.0%	62.9%	54.8%	42.6%
Professional fees	9.7%	13.3%	13.6%	14.4%	10.8%
Occupancy	2.0%	1.1%	0.9%	1.2%	0.8%
Interest	0.2%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	12.8%	10.9%	11.0%	14.7%	30.6%
All other expenses	16.8%	16.7%	11.6%	14.8%	15.2%

Full cost components (estimated)	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$25,674,606	$25,145,383	$21,740,433	$22,215,813	$29,886,617
One month of savings	$2,096,290	$2,070,176	$1,797,369	$1,843,167	$2,489,694
Debt principal payment	$1,553,819	$0	$815,850	$2,000,000	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$29,324,715	$27,215,559	$24,353,652	$26,058,980	$32,376,311

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Months of cash	3.6	5.0	5.5	5.9	1.6
Months of cash and investments	5.4	5.5	6.1	6.4	4.2
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	4.2	3.2	3.9	3.6	3.4

Balance sheet composition	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Cash	$7,548,753	$10,329,520	$9,912,679	$10,952,963	$4,013,992
Investments	$3,770,802	$1,018,432	$1,082,615	$878,039	$6,484,273
Receivables	$221,742	$211,352	$109,008	$31,972	$10,708
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$11,638,270	$11,438,762	$10,041,559	$9,733,203	$485,178
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	89.1%	90.8%	91.3%	91.9%	94.6%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	13.6%	28.3%	22.8%	13.8%	21.4%
Unrestricted net assets	$10,006,639	$7,641,634	$7,884,111	$7,400,101	$8,395,030
Temporarily restricted net assets	$4,797,481	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$100,750	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$4,898,231	$4,941,525	$4,872,263	$6,571,916	$3,815,002
Total net assets	$14,904,870	$12,583,159	$12,756,374	$13,972,017	$12,210,032

Key data checks

Key data checks	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination is not available for this organization

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

President & CEO

Matt Markins

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

Awana Clubs International

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Compensation data

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Highest paid employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Board of directors
as of 07/22/2024

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board chair

Chris Williams

Wess Stafford

Josh Mulvihill

Elizabeth Mitchell

Teasa Northern

Brian Hartsell

Ty Batchelor

Shawn Thornton

Ginger Martin

Chris Williams

Board leadership practices

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 7/22/2024

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Male, Not transgender

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual or Straight

Disability status

Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 07/22/2024

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Data

We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.

Policies and processes

We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.

Contractors

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Professional fundraisers

Fiscal year ending

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 Schedule G

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Related organizations & associated domestic grants

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Related organization	Primary activity	Subsection	PC status	Controlling entity?	512(b)(13) controlled entity?	Cash grants paid	Non-cash assistance
Youth Missions International 901 Occidental Ave S 304 Seattle, WA 98134 20-8903588	International Missions Team & Support	501(c)(3)	Line 7	Awana Clubs International	N	$0.00	$0.00
Awana Lifeline Ministries 1 East Bode Road Streamwood, IL 60107 46-0588427	Equipping fathers and mothers to build a legacy of faith in Christ	501(c)(3)	Line 12a, I	Awana Clubs International	N	$0.00	$0.00
Awana Foundation 1 East Bode Road Streamwood, IL 60107 83-0662317	Support Awana Clubs International	501(c)(3)	Line 12a, I	Awana Clubs International	N	$0.00	$0.00

Related organization	Primary activity	Subsection	PC status	Controlling entity?	512(b)(13) controlled entity?	Cash grants paid	Non-cash assistance	Reason
Awana Lifeline Ministries 1 E Bode Road Streamwood, IL 60107 46-0588427	Equipping fathers and mothers to build a legacy of faith in Christ	501(c)(3)	Line 11a, I	Awana Clubs International	N	$871,115.00	$0.00	Ministry Support
ZimZam Global 1 E Bode Road Streamwood, IL 60107 47-2861115	To equip global church leaders	501(c)(3)	Line 7	Awana Clubs International	N	$327,580.00	$0.00	Ministry Support
Kidzmatter 432 Val Lane Marion, IN 46952 27-3495311	Provide innovative tools for children's ministry	501(c)(3)	Line 11a, I	Awana Clubs International	N	$141,788.00	$0.00	Ministry Support
Youth Missions International 901 Occidental Ave S 304 Seattle, WA 98134 20-8903588	International Missions Team & Support	501(c)(3)	Line 7	Awana Clubs International	N	$0.00	$0.00

Related organization	Primary activity	Subsection	PC status	Controlling entity?	512(b)(13) controlled entity?	Cash grants paid	Non-cash assistance	Reason
Kidzmatter 1 E Bode Road Streamwood, IL 60107 27-3495311	Provide innovative tools for children's ministry	501(c)(3)	509a3 - Sch A Ln 11	Awana Clubs International	N	$658,279.00	$0.00	Ministry Support
Awana Lifeline Ministries 1 E Bode Road Streamwood, IL 60107 46-0588427	Equipping fathers and mothers to build a legacy of faith in Christ	501(c)(3)	509a3 - Sch A Ln 11	Awana Clubs International	N	$459,714.00	$0.00	Ministry Support

Related organization	Primary activity	Subsection	PC status	Controlling entity?	512(b)(13) controlled entity?	Cash grants paid	Non-cash assistance	Reason
Awana International 1 E Bode Road Streamwood, IL 60107 74-3095616	Christian youth ministry	501(C)(3)	509a3 - Sch A Ln 11	Awana Clubs International	N	$3,264,582.00	$0.00	Christian Youth Ministry
Kidzmatter 1 E Bode Road STreamwood, IL 60107 27-3495311	Provide innovative tools for children's ministry	501(C)(3)	509a3 - Sch A Ln 11	Awana Clubs International	N	$529,766.00	$0.00	Ministry Support
Awana Lifeline Ministries 1 E Bode Road Streamwood, IL 60107 46-0588427	Equipping fathers to build a legacy of faith in Christ	501(C)(3)	509a3 - Sch A Ln 11	Awana Clubs International	N	$325,333.00	$0.00	Ministry Support

Awana Clubs International

Mission

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Awana

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Goals & Strategy

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Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2023 info

2.96

Months of cash in 2023 info

1.6

Fringe rate in 2023 info

21%

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President & CEO

Matt Markins

Number of employees

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Chris Williams

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