ANNUAL REPORT Mission Aviation Fellowship 2020
2020 MAF Worldwide Operations Mission Aviation Fellowship-US (MAF) is based in Nampa, Idaho, and is part of the global family of MAF organizations that include MAF International, MAF Canada, and affiliates in Central and South America. Unless otherwise indicated in this report, “Mission Aviation Fellowship” or “MAF” refers to MAF-US only, as do all the numbers.
MAF-US AFRICA (RA) Technology Resources, Community Development AFRICA (RA) Pastoral Training, Church Support, Technology Resources ASIA (RA) Aviation Services ASIA (RA) Language and Flight Instruction ASIA (RA) Aviation Services ASIA (RA) Christian Counseling, Church Support *
Restricted Access (RA) Areas are not shown on top map.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO Aviation Services, VSAT Communications
HAITI Aviation Services INDONESIA: KALIMANTAN & PAPUA Aviation Services, School Support, Medical Guest House LESOTHO Aviation Services, Medical Guest House MALI Well Digging MOZAMBIQUE Aviation Services U.S. — MAF HEADQUARTERS Mobilization, Training, Support, Fleet Optimization & Maintenance
MAF Affiliate Organizations Brazil Ecuador Guatemala Mexico Suriname
MAF International Arnhem Land Bangladesh Chad Guinea Kenya Liberia Madagascar Myanmar Papua New Guinea South Sudan Tanzania Timor Leste Uganda U.K. MAFI Headquarters
MAF Canada Angola Canada MAF headquarters and flight school
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2020 Ministry Highlights 13,992 flights supported the work of missionaries, evangelists, doctors, relief workers, Bible translators, and teachers in remote areas. Served 386 organizations served and transported 35,366 passengers. •
MAF’s 42 airplanes provide safe and reliable transportation. Every flight hour saves 5 days of arduous travel by foot in challenging terrain or dangerous areas.
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When two massive hurricanes, Eta and Iota, struck three Central America countries just two weeks apart, MAF responded with aerial surveys, food and supplies, medical teams and equipment, clean water systems, and pastors to train local leaders in trauma counseling.
Utilized 461 different airstrips and water landing sites. Supported the work of 68 Bible translation projects. Delivered 4.9 million pounds of cargo. •
MAF’s disaster response team used MAF-US and affiliate aircraft that flew 21 different agencies and organizations, carried 280 passengers, delivered 45,906 pounds of relief cargo, and landed at 18 destinations in the relief effort.
The year 2020 was unprecedented, with COVID-19 impacting the operations of MAF-US. Government-imposed travel restrictions reduced the number of flight hours, partner organizations left the field, some MAF staff temporarily departed due to health issues, and replacement staff couldn’t readily enter a program country due to restrictions. While MAF continued to serve in many capacities, normal operations were impacted.
MAF Board of Directors, Fiscal Year 2020 J. David Grizzle, Chairman of the Board Chief Executive Officer, Dazzle Partners, LLC; Washington, DC
Jeff Kramer VP and Chief Development Officer, Baker Ripley; Houston, TX
Eric Kellerer, Ed.D., Vice Chairman of the Board Director, International Relations, Northwest Nazarene University; Nampa, ID
Lacey Pittman Director of Operations and Safety, Amazon Air; Seattle, WA
Joel Barker Retired Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, J.R. Simplot Company; Boise, ID
Montie C. Ralstin, Jr. Retired Pastor; Boise, ID
David E. Bixby, Ed.D. Executive Director, Thrive Churches International
Ken Smoll Principal and Owner, Blue Tide Aero, LLC; Spokane, WA
Mona Gisler Financial Systems and Training Officer, Douglas Emmett; Santa Monica, CA
Robert Swanson Shareholder, Boutin Jones Inc.; Sacramento, CA
David Holsten President and Chief Executive Officer, MAF; Nampa, ID
Mike Tachick Owner and Chief Executive Officer, Dairyland Electrical Industries; Stoughton, WI
Jennifer Holloran Chief Operations Officer, Wycliffe Bible Translators; Orlando, FL Larry Jones, Ph.D. Senior Vice President, emeritus, Bible Translation, The Seed Company; Arlington, TX
• Pramod John rolled off after the March 2020 board meeting. • Jerry Van Schaick rolled off after the March 2020 board meeting. • Karl Stoltzfus resigned from the board in April, 2020. Ken Smoll replaced him.
Summary Financial Statement Fiscal Year 2020 (January 1 – December 31)
Summary Consolidated Statement of Position
Summary Consolidated Statement of Activity
ASSETS
REVENUES
Current Assets...................................................$21,374,607 Fixed Assets......................................................... 51,758,888 Other Assets........................................................ 23,951,632 Total Assets.............................................. $97,085,127
Contributions.................................................. $37,375,090 Program Revenues.............................................. 7,814,631 Other Income...................................................... 1,215,253 Total Revenues...................................... $46,404,974
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
EXPENSES
Current Liabilities............................................... $5,001,973 Noncurrent Liabilities.........................................12,500,991 Total Liabilities........................................ $17,502,964
Program Activities......................................... $33,420,344 Fundraising.......................................................... 6,182,835 General and Administrative............................. 3,228,064 Total Expenses....................................... $42,831,243
Net Assets................................................ $79,582,163 Total Liabilities and Net Assets............... $97,085,127 Change in Net Assets from Operations............................................... $3,573,731 Post-Retirement Changes Other than Net Periodic Benefit Costs................................ (636,999) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments........................................................... (49,388) Change in Net Assets............................... $2,887,344 Net Assets Beginning of Year.................$76,694,819 Net Assets End of Year............................$79,582,163
Mission Aviation Fellowship operates one of the most cost-effective ministries in the mission world, yet one of the most expensive. The tools we use are some of the costliest: airplanes and related infrastructure, satellite technology, computers, and HF/VHF radio networks. Because of this, many assets are represented on the financial statement. When comparing MAF’s asset position to that of other mission organizations, the capital-intensive nature of the aviation services MAF provides must be considered.
MAF receives its income primarily from contributions (81 percent) and fees for services (17 percent). Essentially all revenue for services is generated outside the United States, primarily in Africa and Asia. Mission Aviation Fellowship is a not-for-profit organization exempt from federal income taxes and under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. A complete financial statement and independent auditors’ report is available upon request.