Christian Record Services Inc
- Assets
- $8.8m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Lincoln, NE
- Founding
- 01/1980
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-0405439
Organization Overview
Christian Record Services Inc, operating under the name National Camps For Blind Children, is located in Lincoln, NE. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Camps For Blind Children employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Camps For Blind Children 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, National Camps For Blind Children generated $2.4m 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 (8.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.4%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES PROVIDES FREE CHRISTIAN PUBLICATIONS AND PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION: THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZED POSTAL MAIL, EMAIL. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, PERSON-TO-PERSON CONTACTS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND A PUBLICLY-AVAILABLE WEBSITE TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ABOUT BLINDNESS AND WAYS TO RELATE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO AWARDED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS.
MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS WHO REQUEST THEM IN BRAILLE, LARGE PRINT AND AUDIO. A SELECTION OF MAGAZINES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. THE LENDING LIBARARY LENDS MORE THAN 1,400 TITLES IN AUDIO. INSIGHT4VETS GIFTS SOLAR-POWERED AUDIO BOOK PLAYERS TO UNITED STATES MILITARY VETERANS WHO ARE BLIND.
NATIONAL CAMPS AND OTHER DIRECT SERVICES: COORDINATE WITH NATIONAL CAMPS FOR BLIND CHILDREN TO SEND LEGALLY BLIND CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO CAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. THE CAMPS GIVE BLIND YOUTH AND ADULTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME TO A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER, PARTICIPATE IN NEW ACTIVITIES, BUILD CONFIDENCE, IMPROVE PHYSICAL HEALTH, DISCOVER UNDEVELOPED POTENTIAL, AND LEARN OF GOD'S LOVE.
OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AN OUTREACH MINISTRY FOR ADULTS WHO ARE BLIND. THESE DIAL-IN PRESENTATIONS STRIVE TO INFORM, ENCOURAGE, AND INSPIRE THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SESSIONS, SOCIAL MEET-AND-GREET INTERACTIONS, BIBLE GAMES, PRAYER TIME, AND MORE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Diane Thurber Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $77,046 |
Lonnie Kreiter VP For Finan | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $74,648 |
Kyoshin Ahn Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alex Bryant Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Carlson Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Minner Labrador Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $2,206,499 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,206,499 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $47,317 |
| 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 | $2,376,789 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $62,125 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $151,694 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,082 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $602,557 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $331,719 |
| Payroll taxes | $66,023 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $167,924 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,275 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $29,007 |
| All other expenses | $180,089 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,099,085 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,275,526 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,213,868 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $62,266 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $89,074 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,857 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $75,927 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,223,540 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,850,123 |
| Total assets | $8,817,181 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $171,024 |
| 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 | $225,491 |
| Total liabilities | $396,515 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,376,674 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,043,992 |
| 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 | $8,817,181 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Christian Record Services Inc has recieved totaling $52,246.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Anthony F Bauer Trust Uw 10-05-89 Winston Salem, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $38,233 |
Clara Schlichtemeier Charitable Trust Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $6,763 |
Anabaptist Foundation Lewisburg, PA | | $6,000 |
Greathouse Foundation Abilene, TX PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE FOR THE DISABLED | $1,000 |
John J And Georgiana Theodore Foundation Friday Harbor, WA PURPOSE: OPERATING EXPENSES | $250 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,913,473 |
| Earnings | $195,749 |
| Ending Balance | $4,109,222 |
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|---|---|---|
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Northeast Iowa Comm Action Corp Decorah, IA | $13,828,971 | $13,863,444 |
Blue Valley Community Action Inc Fairbury, NE | $9,711,299 | $13,458,848 |
Community Action Of Southest Iowa Burlington, IA | $2,283,956 | $13,601,004 |
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency Appleton City, MO | $10,500,804 | $13,262,604 |