Big Life International Inc is located in Blue Ridge, GA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (N20) the organization is classified as: Camps, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Big Life International Inc employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Life International 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, Big Life International Inc generated $6.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 22.1% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2019, Big Life International Inc has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $3,410,604. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EMPOWERING BELIEVERS TO REACH AND DISCIPLE PEOPLE FOR JESUS CHRIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AT THE END OF 2020, BIGLIFE INTERNATIONAL, INC. CAN REPORT A CUMULATIVE NET TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 50,000 ACTIVE BIGLIFE GROUPS IN 131 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE. IN 2020, 50,688 DISCIPLES OF JESUS THAT WERE ADDED THAT WE KNOW ABOUT, HOWEVER, THERE ARE THOUSANDS MORE THAT WE ARE UNAWARE OF. DUE TO COVID-19, BIGLIFE FED THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES IN OVER 25 COUNTRIES. THIS RESULTED IN OVER 20,000 BAPTISMS.
AT THE END OF 2020, BIGLIFE INTERNATIONAL, INC. CAN REPORT A CUMULATIVE NET TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 50,000 ACTIVE BIGLIFE GROUPS IN 131 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE. IN 2020, 50,688 DISCIPLES OF JESUS THAT WERE ADDED THAT WE KNOW ABOUT, HOWEVER, THERE ARE THOUSANDS MORE THAT WE ARE UNAWARE OF. DUE TO COVID-19, BIGLIFE FED THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES IN OVER 25 COUNTRIES. THIS RESULTED IN OVER 20,000 BAPTISMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Heerema CEO | Officer | 50 | $163,600 |
Jeff Gibson President | Officer | 50 | $123,687 |
Forrest Head COO | 50 | $110,300 | |
Burt Twomey Advancement Officer | 50 | $101,983 | |
Jim Evans CFO | Officer | 50 | $58,333 |
Patrick Stuart Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Ecomsystems Llc It Consulting | 12/30/20 | $540,000 |
Jda Worldwide Consulting/branding | 12/30/20 | $394,449 |
Jda Worldwide Consulting/branding | 12/30/20 | $394,449 |
Ecomsystems Llc It Consulting | 12/30/20 | $540,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $247,900 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,530,773 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $141,134 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,778,673 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $39,631 |
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 | $6,818,304 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,203,260 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $79,397 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $385,043 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,332 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $394,449 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,254,394 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,949 |
Other employee benefits | $76,377 |
Payroll taxes | $113,517 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $41,486 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,252 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,757 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,832 |
Office expenses | $128,597 |
Information technology | $30,153 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $80,670 |
Travel | $38,150 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,894 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,533 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,925,829 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $763,873 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,556,132 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $51,537 |
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 | $1,275,940 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,647,482 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $61,921 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $61,921 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,916,166 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $669,395 |
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 | $5,647,482 |
Over the last fiscal year, Big Life International Inc has awarded $2,294,650 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: Disciple Making | $1,020,000 |
Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: Disciple Making | $1,020,000 |
Dadeville, AL PURPOSE: Disciple Making and Rennovation | $78,825 |
Dadeville, AL PURPOSE: Disciple Making and Rennovation | $78,825 |
Naples, FL PURPOSE: Breaking Poverty in Zimbabwe | $14,500 |
Naples, FL PURPOSE: Breaking Poverty in Zimbabwe | $14,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Big Life International Inc has recieved totaling $5,666,835.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS MINISTRY | $3,127,657 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: EVANGELISM | $1,657,410 |
Doulos Partners Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: CHURCH DEVELOPMENT | $684,718 |
Foundation For Christian Ministries Inc Tampa, FL | | $75,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $55,250 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Religion | $30,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Kings Point Sun City West Land Tr Jacksonville, FL | $43,931,165 | $11,049,940 |
Sandra And Leon Levine Jewish Community Center Inc Charlotte, NC | $17,990,606 | $9,977,571 |
Secession Golf Club Inc Beaufort, SC | $21,284,960 | $9,696,208 |
Wilds Christian Association Inc Taylors, SC | $20,869,499 | $7,593,399 |
Camp Twin Lakes Inc Atlanta, GA | $41,086,588 | $7,783,709 |
Big Life International Inc Blue Ridge, GA | $5,647,482 | $6,818,304 |
Scott Appalachian Industries Huntsville, TN | $7,761,990 | $3,857,138 |
Red Stick Golf Club Inc Vero Beach, FL | $27,528,242 | $5,522,531 |
Florida Elks Youth Camp Inc Umatilla, FL | $1,705,871 | $3,376,428 |
Campbell Foundation Germantown, TN | $12,386,633 | $3,259,184 |
Sports Camp Inc Naples, FL | $2,086,839 | $1,905,410 |
Youth Camps For Christ Inc Littleton, NC | $11,397,795 | $2,483,610 |