Financial Integrity
WHO IS THE ECFA?
Founded in 1979, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) provides accreditation to leading Christian nonprofit organizations that faithfully demonstrate compliance with established standards for financial accountability, transparency, fundraising and board governance. Members include Christian ministries, denominations, churches, educational institutions and other tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations. Currently, there are 1,942 accredited members, and collectively, these organizations represent nearly $23 billion in annual revenue. For more information about the ECFA, we invite you to visit their website.
You may also visit our profile with the ECFA by clicking here.
HOW WE ACHIEVE ECFA ACCREDITATION
To be entrusted with the Lord's money is a great responsibility, one we take very seriously. Over 81% of all funds received go directly to support hands-on ministry, and the ministry operates essentially debt free. Bill Glass Ministries dba Bill Glass Behind the Walls is qualified as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization by the Internal Revenue Service. As such, donors may deduct gifts to us as provided for in section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. Our Federal Tax ID number is 75-2733954. Please see our Financial Documents tab to view or download our Tax Determination letter.
We have been an accredited member of the ECFA since 1989, an organization dedicated to enhancing the trust of Christ-centered ministries and churches by requiring member organizations adhere to their Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship™.
Standard 1 - Doctrinal Issues
We have a written Statement of Faith the clearly affirms our commitment to the evangelical Christian faith, and we operate in accordance with Biblical truths and practices. Please see our Statement of Faith for more information.
Standard 2 - Governance
We are governed by a Board of Directors who physically meet semi-annually. Additionally, the Finance Committee of the Board meets with the CEO and the Treasurer via teleconference quarterly to review the internal financial statements for the current year to date.
Standard 3 - Financial Oversight
We prepare monthly and annual financial statements. At the close of each fiscal year, our financial statements are audited by an independent certified public accountant. A representative of our auditor presents these statements to the Board of Directors at the winter semi-annual meetings. View our Audited Financial Statements in the Financial Documents tab.
Standard 4 - Use of Resources and Compliance with Laws
Each year, our auditor prepares and submits our IRS Form 990. We comply with all state and federal laws in order to main our tax-exempt status. Further, we work hard to keep costs at a minimum so that more than 80% of all revenue goes to directly support ministry, and all bills are paid with 30 days of receipt.
Standard 5 - Transparency
We are dedicated to be completely transparent. You may find our financial information in the Financial Documents tab.
Standard 6 - Compensation-Setting and Related-Party Transactions
The Board of Directors sets the salary for our CEO, and they routinely check the compensation of officers in similarly sized non-profits. Related-Party transactions require a quorum of Board members to vote on approval.
Standard 7 - Stewardship of Charitable Gifts
We are committed to providing, (a) truthfulness in our communication, (b) honoring the donor's intent when a gift is given, (c) providing timely gift acknowledgements, (d) acting in the best interest of our givers, and (e) if we use an outside stewardship resource consultant or if one of our own staff participates in fund-raising, neither will be directly or indirectly receive payment that is based on a percentage of charitable contributions raised.
What is the Charity Navigator?
Charity Navigator is the most-utilized charity evaluator in America. The organization helps guide intelligent giving by evaluating the Financial Health, Accountability and Transparency of over 8,000 charities and provides basic data on the rest of the 1.4 million U.S. nonprofits. Charity Navigator accepts no advertising or donations from the organizations it evaluates, ensuring unbiased evaluations, nor does it charge the public for this trusted data. As a result, Charity Navigator, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) public charity itself, depends on support from individuals, corporations and foundations that believe it provides a much-needed service to America's charitable givers.
About Our Rating
We are proud to announce that for the fifth year in a row, Bill Glass Behind the Walls was awarded the highest rating by Charity Navigator for financial integrity and responsibility. Click here to read the letter. You may also visit our profile with Charity Navigator here.
Latest update: June 20, 2019
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