Bethany Christian Services Inc is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 0000. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Bethany Christian Services Inc employed 2,222 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Bethany Christian Services 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 12/2023, Bethany Christian Services Inc generated $181.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $177.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.3% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES DEMONSTRATES THE LOVE AND COMPASSION OF JESUS CHRIST BY PROTECTING CHILDREN, EMPOWERING YOUTH, AND STRENGTHENING FAMILIES THROUGH QUALITY SOCIAL SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FAMILY STRENTHENING: BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES IMPACTED 15,039 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH PROGRAMS LIKE INTACT FAMILY SERVICES THAT FOCUS ON FAMILY PRESERVATION AS WELL AS OUR SAFE CARE AND SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAMS. THESE SERVICES CAN PROVIDE TEMPORARY RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE TO THE PARENTS OF THESE CHILDREN.
ADOPTION AND PREGNANCY COUNSELING: BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES PLACED 82 CHILDREN WITH ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. OUR DOMESTIC INFANT ADOPTION PROGRAM PROVIDED NO-COST SERVICES TO 352 EXPECTANT PARENTS WHO BENEFITED FROM PREGNANCY COUNSELING SERVICES PROTECTING UNBORN CHILDREN. FOSTER CARE ADOPTIONS PLACE OLDER CHILDREN WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY IN STATE OR COUNTY FUNDED FOSTER CARE SYSTEMS WITH LOVING ADOPTIVE FAMILIES.
FOSTER CARE: THROUGH OFFICES IN TEN DIFFERENT STATES, BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES PROVIDED FOSTER CARE FOR 4,377 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE NEED A LOVING FAMILY WHO WILL WALK WITH THEM DURING A TIME OF CRISIS AND WELCOME THEM INTO A CARING HOME. THE GOAL OF BETHANY'S FOSTER CARE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH THE ULTIMATE AIM OF REUNITING THEM WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL FAMILY, OR FINDING AN ADOPTIVE FAMILY FOR THOSE CHILDREN FOR WHOM REUNIFICATION IS NOT AN OPTION.
REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT SERVICES: BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES IMPACTED 18,208 REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT INDIVIDUALS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES ADJUST TO LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH A VARIETY OF SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING LIFE SKILLS, INDEPENDENT LIVING, LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL EDUCATION, JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES, AND COUNSELING FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF TRAUMA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mark Augustyn Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Brian Britton Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Susanne Jordan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Larry Herring Secretary - Part Year | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Joel Rahn Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Marben Bland Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Wedgwood Christian Services Group Home Management | 12/30/23 | $1,288,159 |
Valley Teen Ranch Group Home Management | 12/30/23 | $1,123,679 |
Catholic Social Services Group Home Management | 12/30/23 | $908,140 |
Institute For Family Development Family Preservation Services | 12/30/23 | $337,550 |
Meta Platforms Advertising | 12/30/23 | $322,270 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $78,457 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $212,961 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,869,989 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $40,093 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,161,407 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $173,324,452 |
Investment income | $66,258 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $13,750 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$97,218 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$13,867 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $181,454,782 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $103,257 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,459,861 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $350,731 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $315,658 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $73,350,142 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,872,272 |
Other employee benefits | $10,411,545 |
Payroll taxes | $5,417,365 |
Fees for services: Management | $3,240,765 |
Fees for services: Legal | $192,428 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $41,747 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,502 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $481,712 |
Advertising and promotion | $951,231 |
Office expenses | $3,250,980 |
Information technology | $2,704,332 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,601,662 |
Travel | $4,246,858 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $606,663 |
Interest | $521 |
Payments to affiliates | $20,718,418 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,237,356 |
Insurance | $6,379,485 |
All other expenses | $795,649 |
Total functional expenses | $177,116,363 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,227,649 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $269,879 |
Accounts receivable, net | $30,345,338 |
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 | $543,923 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,451,588 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,339,823 |
Total assets | $47,178,200 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,400,914 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,515,324 |
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 | $1,470,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $6,747,628 |
Total liabilities | $25,133,866 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $22,044,334 |
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 | $47,178,200 |