THE FIRS BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONFER… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1929

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KELLY ELLIS

Phone

3607336840

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE FIRS BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONFERENCE, founded in 1929, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $3.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

THE FIRS EXIST FOR PEOPLE TO ENCOUNTER JESUS AND EXPERIENCE THE LOVE OF GOD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $731,698 Revenue: $548,132

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 2023, THE RETREAT CENTER WAS UTILIZED FOR 5,907 CAMPER DAYS.

Program 2

Expenses: $893,227 Revenue: $691,089

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...

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 2023, CAMP FIRWOOD WAS UTILIZED FOR 6,762 CAMPER DAYS.

Program 3

Expenses: $755,355 Revenue: $733,829

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...

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 2023, THE ASA PROGRAM RECORDED 5,388 CAMPER DAYS.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $423,543

Program Service Revenue $2,735,055

Investment Income $18,208

Other Revenue $270,882

TOTAL REVENUE $3,447,688

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $46,730

Salaries & Benefits $2,188,004

Fundraising Expenses $11,730

Program Expenses $3,141,172

Other Expenses $1,576,250

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,810,984

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,447,688	$3,786,059	-0.1%
Expenses	$3,810,984	$3,178,376	+0.2%
Net Income	$-363,296	$607,683	-1.6%

Key Indicators

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

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

202

Volunteers

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

$270,415

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TONY YOUNG	PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIANNA ANDERSON	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN HAMILTON	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEN VANDERMEULEN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ED FELLER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSHUA MORELL	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCUS NUCKOLLS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL PETERSEN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRUCE WHIPPLE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEM USITA	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$100,277	$13,319	$113,596
KRISTA KOK	FINANCE MANAGER	40.00	Officer	$65,060	$15,212	$80,272
KELLY ELLIS	ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$69,154	$7,393	$76,547

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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$3,447,688	$3,810,984	$5,337,772	$-363,296
2022	$3,786,059	$3,178,376	$5,765,451	$607,683
2021	$2,538,744	$2,303,339	$5,152,803	$235,405
2020	$2,379,084	$2,413,607	$4,924,653	$-34,523
2019	$3,483,536	$3,455,371	$4,749,612	$28,165
2018	$3,376,321	$3,415,341	$4,460,245	$-39,020

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