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Mission

Samaritan''s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan''s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing Gods love through His son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Programs

OCC collects gift-filled shoe boxes packed by children, families, churches and groups and delivers them to children living in desperate situations around the world. Along with gifts, children receive Gospel literature and opportunities to participate in evangelistic and discipleship programs presented by local churches. This is a hands-on missions project that has a personal impact on children and focuses on the true meaning of Christmas-Jesus Christ.

Program / Activities (NTEE Code)

International Relief

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending 12/31/2006

1. 4,600,000 gifts and gospel literature distributed.
2. Hurricane Katrina Response - Samaritan's Purse has been heavily involved in relief and recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast region since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in August 2005. During 2006, Samaritan?s Purse continued working in three locations throughout the Gulf Coast: Biloxi, Mississippi; Kiln, Mississippi; and Chalmette, Louisiana; with more than 8,000 volunteers working on nearly 3,000 houses. During 2006, our crews completely rebuilt houses for 337 families, provided mobile homes for another 139 families, and helped repair 33 churches. Work on the Gulf Coast is expected to continue through August 2007 with a goal of rebuilding 1,000 houses.
3. Sudan ? Samaritan's Purse has projects throughout Africa?s largest country, which is emerging from decades of civil war. We operate hospitals, a nurses? training program, a primary health program, community development, and livestock programs in Southern Sudan. Samaritan's Purse is rebuilding dozens of churches that were destroyed in the war, incorporating community participation and traditional building techniques, and also has helped re-open schools and train and recruit teachers in two locations. We distribute food and provide emergency relief to over 120,000 people displaced by fighting in Darfur.

1. HIV/AIDS: As a leader in the Christian respones to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, SP will continue to develop and sponsor proven methods of prevention and care. SP will continue to host conferences and training seminars around the world to challenge and mobilize local churches in HIV/AIDS ministry. Educational programs will continue in Mozambique, Honduras, Kenya, Uganda, and El Salvador.
2. Emergency relief activities: With decades of experience and a worldwide network of field offices, SP is prepared to respond immediately to humanitarian crises as they develop.
3. Development: SP continues to reach out to victims of war, poverty, disease, and natural disaster. Our primary focus will be food, clean water, shelter, and education programs for needy children and their families.

Financial Data
From the organization's FORM 990

Revenue and Expenses: Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007

Revenue			Expenses
Contributions $261,958,379 Government Grants $8,900,002 Program Services $1,180,427 Investments $6,512,959 Special Events $0 Sales $0 Other $192,240			Program Services $248,822,467 Administration $13,861,318 Other $18,042,869 Total Expenditures $280,726,654
Total Revenue	$278,744,007		NET GAIN/LOSS	$(1,982,647)

Balance Sheet: Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007

Notes
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 long survive, but the types of assets and liabilities also must 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.

Assets	Jan 1, 2007	Dec 31, 2007	Change
Cash & Equivalent	$95,696,890	$84,252,416	$(11,444,474)
Accounts Receivable	$703,168	$687,462	$(15,706)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$843,860	$775,988	$(67,872)
Receivables/Other	$82,086	$68,864	$(13,222)
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investments/Securities	$28,270,527	$30,349,554	$2,079,027
Investments/Other	$12,766,775	$19,218,169	$6,451,394
Fixed Assets	$41,538,014	$44,432,289	$2,894,275
Other	$12,266,085	$12,178,980	$(87,105)
Total Assets	$192,167,405	$191,963,722	$(203,683)
Liabilities	Jan 1, 2007	Dec 31, 2007	Change
Accounts Payable	$8,260,400	$9,949,993	$1,689,593
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$204,321	$36,214	$(168,107)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$14,203,541	$14,987,027	$783,486
Total Liabilities	$22,668,262	$24,973,234	$2,304,972
FUND BALANCE	$169,499,143	$166,990,488	$(2,508,655)

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