Firs Bible & Missionary Conference
- Assets
- $5.2m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 109
- Location
- Bellingham, WA
- Founding
- 10/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-0609820
Organization Overview
Firs Bible & Missionary Conference, operating under the name See Schedule O, is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, See Schedule O employed 109 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. See Schedule O 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 12/2021, See Schedule O generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHRISTIAN CAMP AND RETREAT FACILITIES; COMMUNITY DAY CAMP AND BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
FOUNDED IN 1921 AND LOCATED NEAR LAKE WHATCOM, THE FIRS RETREAT CENTER IS AN IDEAL SPOT FOR FAMILY, ADULT AND YOUTH RETREATS. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A SEASONAL WATERFRONT; FULL MEAL SERVICE; TOTAL CAPACITY IS 260. DURING 2021, THE RETREAT CENTER WAS UTILIZED FOR 2,651 CAMPER DAYS.
LOCATED ON THE SHORES OF LAKE WHATCOM, CAMP FIRWOOD OFFERS: RUSTIC CABINS, INCREDIBLE SCENERY AND A WIDE VARIETY OF LAND AND WATER BASED ACTIVITIES. SEASONAL (MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER) RETREATS UP TO 250; FULL MEAL SERVICE IN OUR SPACIOUS CENTERHOUSE. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A CHALLENGE COURSE, CLIMBING CENTER, PAINTBALL, SPORTS FIELD AND NUMEROUS WATER ACTIVITIES. DURING 2021, CAMP FIRWOOD WAS UTILIZED FOR 1,094 CAMPER DAYS.
AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURE (ASA) IS A PROGRAM, SERVING STUDENTS IN THE BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT (K-FIFTH GRADERS) DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS. EACH YEAR, THE ASA PROGRAM CENTERS AROUND A MAJOR THEME, CREATING A BACKDROP OF FUN AND ADVENTURE. FALL 2019 SAW THE ADDITION OF THE FIRS & FIDDLEHEADS FOREST SCHOOL (OUTDOOR PRE-SCHOOL). DURING 2021, THE ASA PROGRAM RECORDED 5,837 CAMPER DAYS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jon Epps Interim Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $81,424 |
Paul Anderson Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tony Young President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ryan Hamilton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Anna Anderson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Larry Steele Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $477,138 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $704,556 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,181,694 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,199,296 |
| Investment income | $1,106 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $112,801 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,741 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,366 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,538,744 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $30,002 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,780 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,086 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $947,833 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,480 |
| Other employee benefits | $197,609 |
| Payroll taxes | $100,318 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,844 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,241 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,089 |
| Advertising and promotion | $28,787 |
| Office expenses | $86,580 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $204,354 |
| Travel | $2,740 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,864 |
| Interest | $29,997 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $186,435 |
| Insurance | $98,290 |
| All other expenses | $22,913 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,303,339 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $445,361 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $692,879 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $35,528 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $16,264 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $27,149 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,932,603 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $3,019 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,152,803 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,718 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $33,517 |
| 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 | $277,281 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $300,100 |
| Other liabilities | $780,452 |
| Total liabilities | $1,475,068 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,408,056 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $269,679 |
| 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 | $5,152,803 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Firs Bible & Missionary Conference has recieved totaling $21,082.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $15,000 |
Everett O Williams Foundation Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $6,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $82 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $16,000 |
| Ending Balance | $16,000 |
Peer Organizations
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|---|---|---|
Union Gospel Mission Of Yakima Wash Yakima, WA | $12,139,044 | $14,954,134 |
Lynden Christian School Lynden, WA | $25,367,637 | $13,182,296 |
Luis Palau Association Portland, OR | $14,968,196 | $16,675,451 |
Village Missions Dallas, OR | $5,481,807 | $8,833,787 |
Community Development Inc Garden City, ID | $42,153,213 | $14,412,416 |
Alaska Christian College Soldotna, AK | $12,266,516 | $4,929,517 |
Black Diamond Camps Auburn, WA | $11,118,087 | $4,787,824 |
Serving Usa Inc Camas, WA | $2,399,183 | $3,743,258 |
Cannon Beach Conference Center Cannon Beach, OR | $14,722,335 | $5,412,142 |
Gospel Outreach College Place, WA | $2,908,412 | $3,734,664 |
Bible Mennonite Fellowship Mcminnville, OR | $7,686,540 | $4,194,046 |
Interfaith Works Olympia, WA | $6,843,935 | $4,685,238 |