Bethany Christian Services Inc

Organization Overview

Bethany Christian Services Inc is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (P40) the organization is classified as: Family Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bethany Christian Services Inc employed 169 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of 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 12/2021, Bethany Christian Services Inc generated $21.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $22.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.1% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES PROVIDES SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH PROGRAMS INCLUDING FOSTER CARE, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT SERVICES, DOMESTIC INFANT ADOPTION, INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION, AND COUNSELING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES COORDINATES A SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM WHEREBY FAMILIES IN ALBANIA, ETHIOPIA, GHANA, HAITI, AND SOUTH KOREA RECEIVE ASSISTANCE THANKS TO FUNDS DONATED FROM PERSONS IN THE US. THIS ASSISTANCE IS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE LIVING IN POVERTY AND DESTITUTE SITUATIONS, AND PROVIDES BASIC LIVING NEEDS SO THEY CAN DEVELOP STABILITY IN THEIR LIVES. FUNDS RECEIVED IN THE OPERATION OF THIS PROGRAM ARE CONTRIBUTIONS AND AS SUCH ARE REPORTED ON PAGE 9, PART VII LINE 1F.


INFORMATION IN THIS RETURN IS DERIVED FROM THE RESULTS OF THE NATIONAL OFFICE OF BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES. THE NATIONAL OFFICE SERVES THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM SUPPORT NEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 110 SERVICE LOCATIONS IN 32 STATES. SERVICES PROVIDED FOR LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE US INCLUDE: ADMINISTRATION, HUMAN RESOURCES, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, STAFF DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING, DONOR ENGAGEMENT, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE. REVENUE REPORTED HERE IS THE COST OF THE NATIONAL OFFICE SERVICES THAT ARE ALLCOATED TO EACH BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES BRANCH LOCATION. THE DIRECT SERVICE ACTIVITIES OF THE BRANCH OFFICES OF BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES ARE REPORTED ON A SEPARATELY FILED IRS GROUP FORM 990. ACTIVITIES OF THE BRANCHES CONSIST OF A WIDE VARIETY OF SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING: FOSTER CARE, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT SERVICES, DOMESTIC INFANT ADOPTION, INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION, OLDER CHILD ADOPTION, COUNSELING, FARMILY PRESERVATION, AND YOUTH SERVICES.


THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A DONOR SUPPORTED ASSISTANCE FUND CALLED CARING CONNECTION, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO MAKE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES WHO ADOPT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL PLACEMENT NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE OF STAFF MEMBERS WHO REVIEW EACH APPLICATION FOR SUPPORT AND AWARD GRANTS BASED ON THE MERITS OF EACH APPLICATION AND THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS AVAILABLE TO BE DISBURSED. NOT ALL FAMILIES WHO APPLY RECEIVE ASSISTANCE. THE COMMITTEE MEETS REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO REVIEW THE APPLICANTS ADOPTION STORY AND THE NEEDS OF THE CHILD THEY ARE ADOPTING.


SALES OF RESOURCE AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON TOPICS COVERING ADOPTION, FOSTER CARE AND CHILD WELFARE TO CHURCHES AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Gdk Construction Company
Construction
$1,619,039
Ukg Inc
Payroll And Human Resources Services
$328,134
Warner Norcross & Judd Llp
Legal
$267,328
Amplify Marketing Services
Marketing
$184,000
Pinkston
Public Relations Consulting
$176,500
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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$2,923,261
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,638,896
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,923,261
Total Program Service Revenue$17,765,486
Investment income $991,380
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,821
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $21,710,387

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 29 grants that Bethany Christian Services Inc has recieved totaling $32,642,331.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lutheran Immigration And Refugee Service

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: CHILDREN SERVICES

$28,885,667
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc

Alpharetta, GA

PURPOSE: POVERTY

$2,584,214
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$250,000
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$250,000
Alliance For Life - Missouri Inc

Lees Summit, MO

PURPOSE: ATA CONTRACT PAYMENT

$123,400
Heart Of West Michigan United Way

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: ALLOCATION / DONOR DESIGNATION

$104,623
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$22,168,076
Earnings$2,643,135
Net Contributions$1,169,671
Grants$1,208,193
Ending Balance$24,772,689

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