BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1944

Legal Domicile

Phone

6162247610

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES, founded in 1944, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $29.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $34.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES DEMONSTRATES THE LOVE AND COMPASSION OF JESUS CHRIST BY PROTECTING CHILDREN, EMPOWERING YOUTH, AND STRENGTHENING FAMILIES THROUGH QUALITY SOCIAL SERVICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $5,657,765 Revenue: $6,169,070

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES HELPED REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT INDIVIDUALS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES ADJUST TO LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH A VARIETY OF SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. OUR...

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES HELPED REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT INDIVIDUALS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES ADJUST TO LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH A VARIETY OF SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. OUR HEADQUARTERS OFFICE PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO ALL BRANCHES WITH DIRECT FEDERAL GRANTS AIDING REFUGEES.

Program 2

Expenses: $75,009 Revenue: $20,767,043

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 85 SERVICE LOCATIONS IN 27 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 ALLOCATED 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, FOSTER CARE, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT SERVICES, DOMESTIC INFANT ADOPTION, INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION, OLDER CHILD ADOPTION, COUNSELING, FAMILY PRESERVATION, AND YOUTH SERVICES.

Program 3

Expenses: $57,000

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,198,964

Program Service Revenue $26,976,558

Investment Income $840,737

Other Revenue $74,363

TOTAL REVENUE $29,090,622

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $57,000

Salaries & Benefits $25,121,176

Fundraising Expenses $3,674,384

Program Expenses $5,789,774

Other Expenses $9,110,557

TOTAL EXPENSES $34,370,449

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$29,090,622	$22,645,146	+0.3%
Expenses	$34,370,449	$24,013,241	+0.4%
Net Income	$-5,279,827	$-1,368,095	+2.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

199

Volunteers

100

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$2,003,857

Total Directors

Key Employees

$400,654

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BETH GARRETT	SECRETARY	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN BRITTON	CHAIR	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOEL RAHN	TREASURER-PART YEAR	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MAEGAN SCHWINDLING	VICE CHAIR	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT LEWIS	TREASURER	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSANNE JORDAN	SECRETARY-PART YEAR	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BETSY TANNER	BOARD MEMBER	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH STRURTEVANT	BOARD MEMBER-PART YEAR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAFI CARRASCO	BOARD MEMBER	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
LORI HOCKEMA	BOARD MEMBER-PART YEAR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARBEN BLAND	BOARD MEMBER	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK AUGUSTYN	BOARD MEMBER-PART YEAR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER BURLEIGH	BOARD MEMBER	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER KRASLAWSKY	BOARD MEMBER	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROGER SHANK	BOARD MEMBER	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN MAYER	BOARD MEMBER	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA OSBURN	CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER	45.0	Officer	$189,118	$30,870	$219,988
ANDY RUSSELL	CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER	45.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CHERYL JERECZEK	CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER-PART YEAR	45.0	Officer	$208,923	$27,062	$235,985
KEITH CURETON	PRESIDENT/CEO	45.0	Officer	$395,741	$792	$396,533
KELLI CAVASIN	CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER	45.0	Officer	$185,451	$5,905	$191,356
LORITA SHIRLEY	CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER	45.0	Officer	$275,528	$6,318	$281,846
MICHAEL BRUXVOORT	CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER	45.0	Officer	$194,322	$18,673	$212,995
NHUNG HURST	SVP, LEGAL COUNSEL	45.0	Officer	$194,270	$30,511	$224,781
SCOTT DEVRIES	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	45.0	Officer	$211,908	$28,465	$240,373
GEORGE TYNDALL	SVP, PQI	0.0	Key Emp	$0	$29,597	$197,553
TAWNYA BROWN	SVP, OPERATIONAL STRATEGY	40.0	Key Emp	$129,810	$25,899	$203,101
BRAD KELLER	SVP, OPERATIONS	45.0	Highest	$138,767	$25,865	$164,632
LEENA HILL	VP, GLOBAL SERVICES	45.0	Highest	$125,579	$18,161	$143,740
MARK VENEMA	VP, FINANCE	45.0	Highest	$147,033	$32,004	$179,037
NATHAN KROEZE	VP, COMMUNICATIONS	45.0	Highest	$117,983	$9,213	$127,196
RENEE PAULSELL	VP, PHILANTHROPY	45.0	Highest	$136,315	$9,656	$145,971

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$29,090,622	$34,370,449	$61,313,108	$-5,279,827
2024	$22,645,146	$24,013,241	$63,045,901	$-1,368,095
2023	$28,941,653	$29,009,375	$50,730,336	$-67,722
2022	$23,320,094	$26,713,156	$49,870,713	$-3,393,062
2021	$21,710,387	$22,801,978	$68,418,371	$-1,091,591
2020	$18,485,425	$17,979,906	$64,111,439	$505,519
2019	$19,676,698	$19,499,054	$61,021,613	$177,644