Border Buddies Ministries Inc
- Assets
- $312.7k
- Revenue
- $240.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Elmira, NY
- Founding
- 10/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 20-2597037
Organization Overview
Border Buddies Ministries Inc is located in Elmira, NY. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Border Buddies Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Border Buddies Ministries Inc generated $240.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $183.3k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.2%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN CENTRAL AMERICA THROUGH LIVING AND TEACHING THE GOSPEL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPONSORSHIP FUNDS ARE SECURED FROM MANY DONORS COMMITTING TO PROVIDE FOR CHILDRENS EDUCATION (TUITION), BOOKS, NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND NEEDED CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR. ALL STUDENTS RESIDE IN HONDURAS. COMMITMENTS OF SPONSORSHIPS ARE MADE PER CHILD AND, IN THE WILL OF GOD, FOR THE DURATION OF THEIR EDUCATION. THE EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF STUDENT SPONSORSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FUNDED FROM THE GENERAL FUND.
TEAMS OF VOLUNTEERS FROM THE US WORK IN HONDURAS ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, INCLUDING A LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. FIVE TEAMS WENT TO HONDURAS DURING 2019. ONE WAS A MEDICAL TEAM PROVIDING NEEDED MEDICAL CARE TO SOME OF THE PEOPLE OF HONDURAS AT NO CHARGE. ANY EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF TEAM REVENUES ARE FUNDED FROM THE GENERAL FUND. NO TEAMS WERE ALLOWED DURING 2020 DUE TO THE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS.
SMALL PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDING VISITING MISSIONARIES, PRISON MINISTRY, DONATIONS TO A NEIGHBORING SCHOOL, TAILORING OF CLOTHES INSTRUCTION, TATTOO REMOVAL AND AN ALLOCATION OF LOCAL LABOR HIRED FOR MINISTRY PURPOSES. THESE EXPENSES ARE FUNDED FROM THE GENERAL FUND.
THE MINISTRY INVOLVES REGULAR WEEKLY MEETINGS WITH YOUTH FROM HONDURAS. MINIMALLY WEEKLY, BIBLE STUDIES AND VARIOUS ACTIVITIES ARE PERFORMED THROUGHOUT THE YEARAS WELL TO ENCOURAGE THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE PRINCIPLES OF GODS WORD. ACTIVITIES ARE THOSE WHICH ARE NOT OTHERWISE AVAILABLE TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS, INCLUDING SPECIAL OUTINGS, SPECIAL EVENTS (PAINTBALL, MOVIES, BEACH VISITS) AND RENTALS OF SPORTS FACILITIES AS WELL AS USUAL WEEK TO WEEK ACTIVITIES. THE EXCESS EXPENSES OVER YOUTH-RELATED REVENUES ARE FUNDED FROM THE GENERAL FUND.
SPONSORSHIP FUNDS ARE SECURED FROM MANY DONORS COMMITTING TO PROVIDE FOR CHILDRENS EDUCATION (TUITION), BOOKS, NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND NEEDED CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR. ALL STUDENTS RESIDE IN HONDURAS. COMMITMENTS OF SPONSORSHIPS ARE MADE PER CHILD AND, IN THE WILL OF GOD, FOR THE DURATION OF THEIR EDUCATION. THE EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF STUDENT SPONSORSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FUNDED FROM THE GENERAL FUND.
TEAMS OF VOLUNTEERS FROM THE US WORK IN HONDURAS ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, INCLUDING A LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. FIVE TEAMS WENT TO HONDURAS DURING 2019. ONE WAS A MEDICAL TEAM PROVIDING NEEDED MEDICAL CARE TO SOME OF THE PEOPLE OF HONDURAS AT NO CHARGE. ANY EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF TEAM REVENUES ARE FUNDED FROM THE GENERAL FUND. NO TEAMS WERE ALLOWED DURING 2020 DUE TO THE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS.
SMALL PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDING VISITING MISSIONARIES, PRISON MINISTRY, DONATIONS TO A NEIGHBORING SCHOOL, TAILORING OF CLOTHES INSTRUCTION, TATTOO REMOVAL AND AN ALLOCATION OF LOCAL LABOR HIRED FOR MINISTRY PURPOSES. THESE EXPENSES ARE FUNDED FROM THE GENERAL FUND.
THE MINISTRY INVOLVES REGULAR WEEKLY MEETINGS WITH YOUTH FROM HONDURAS. MINIMALLY WEEKLY, BIBLE STUDIES AND VARIOUS ACTIVITIES ARE PERFORMED THROUGHOUT THE YEARAS WELL TO ENCOURAGE THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE PRINCIPLES OF GODS WORD. ACTIVITIES ARE THOSE WHICH ARE NOT OTHERWISE AVAILABLE TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS, INCLUDING SPECIAL OUTINGS, SPECIAL EVENTS (PAINTBALL, MOVIES, BEACH VISITS) AND RENTALS OF SPORTS FACILITIES AS WELL AS USUAL WEEK TO WEEK ACTIVITIES. THE EXCESS EXPENSES OVER YOUTH-RELATED REVENUES ARE FUNDED FROM THE GENERAL FUND.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Wills Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael J Miller President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $0 |
Laura Cummings Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Bradford Hinman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Bruce Williams Accountant | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Randy Lawrence Spiritual Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $133,180 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $133,180 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $95,326 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $239,951 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $24,791 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,149 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,287 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $17,942 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,882 |
| Office expenses | $3,197 |
| Information technology | $3,519 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,242 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $6,018 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,691 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $3,306 |
| Total functional expenses | $183,330 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $89,304 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $223,406 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $312,710 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,945 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $22,215 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $53,190 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $80,350 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $232,360 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $312,710 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Border Buddies Ministries Inc has recieved totaling $355.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $355 |
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