AMERICAN EUROPEAN BETHEL MISSION

EIN: 951647803 501(c)(3) Religion

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Total Revenue
$575,308
Total Expenses
$570,278
Total Assets
$101,927
Net Assets
$-165,060
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1948
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
PASTOR JAMES N STRETCHBERRY
Phone
8055690016
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AMERICAN EUROPEAN BETHEL MISSION, founded in 1948, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $575K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 50% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PREACH CHRIST JESUS AS THE PROMISED MESSIAH, THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD, PROCLAIMING THE FULL PLAN OF SALVATION LAID DOWN IN THE GOD- INSPIRED SCRIPTURES, THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS. AEBM IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING ALL JEWISH PEOPLE ABOUT WHO JESUS IS AND ABOUT THE SALVATION AND REDEMPTION JESUS HAS FOR ALL MANKIND.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $185,042

PASTORAL OVERSIGHT OF MINISTRIES IN USA, GERMANY, UKRAINE AND ISRAEL. TEACHING, PREACHING, MINISTERING AND ADMINISTRATION. ALSO, INCLUDES GRANTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF SYRIAN REFUGEES IN JORDAN; SEE...

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PASTORAL OVERSIGHT OF MINISTRIES IN USA, GERMANY, UKRAINE AND ISRAEL. TEACHING, PREACHING, MINISTERING AND ADMINISTRATION. ALSO, INCLUDES GRANTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF SYRIAN REFUGEES IN JORDAN; SEE SCHEDULE F.

Program 2
Expenses: $193,180 Revenue: $3,118

ISRAEL OUTREACH MINISTRIES INCLUDE: 1. OUR "FOOD FOR THE POOR DISTRIBUTION PROJECT": THIS YEAR TWO PEOPLE DISTRIBUTED FOOD TO APPROXIMATELY 600 PEOPLE AT 21 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS CONSISTING OF...

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ISRAEL OUTREACH MINISTRIES INCLUDE: 1. OUR "FOOD FOR THE POOR DISTRIBUTION PROJECT": THIS YEAR TWO PEOPLE DISTRIBUTED FOOD TO APPROXIMATELY 600 PEOPLE AT 21 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS CONSISTING OF CHURCHES, HOSPITALS AND SCHOOLS IN ISRAEL ON SEVEN OCCASIONS. 2. OUR FOREIGN AFFILIATE, BETHEL HAIFA'S OPERATING EXPENSES AND THEIR FACILITY'S DIRECTOR'S AND OTHER'S SALARIES. 3. MISSIONARY SUPPORT STAFF

Program 3
Expenses: $10,699

TRIPS AND TOURS TO OUR OUTREACH MINISTRIES IN THE USA, GERMANY AND ISRAEL. TOURS INTRODUCE SUPPORTERS TO OUR WORK IN ISRAEL AND GERMANY. DUE TO THE GAZA WAR WE HAD TO CANCEL OUR TOUR IN 2024.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $571,916
Program Service Revenue $3,118
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $274
TOTAL REVENUE $575,308

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $161,484
Salaries & Benefits $226,701
Fundraising Expenses $55,582
Program Expenses $388,921
Other Expenses $182,093
TOTAL EXPENSES $570,278

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $575,308 $382,268 +0.5%
Expenses $570,278 $441,783 +0.3%
Net Income $5,030 $-59,515 -1.1%
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
16
Independent Members
14
Employees
3
Volunteers
30

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
4
$154,446
Total Directors
16
$154,446
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PASTOR JAMES N STRETCHBERRY PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$154,446 $0 $154,446
ERNESTO SANCHEZ VICE-PRESIDE 6.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JEFF SCHLOSS SECRETARY 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN J GOBBELL TREASURER 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JARED BECK BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
PASTOR CONNER BERRY BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH M ELMS BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT G GEISINGER BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIY GOLOBORODKO BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT MALONE BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW PETTITT BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK PETROTTA BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHANIEL SCHLOSS BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMUEL SMADJA BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
PASTOR NEIL SPENCER BOARD MEMBER 0.15
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA G STRETCHBERRY BOARD MEMBER 12.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $575,308 $570,278 $101,927 $5,030
2023 $382,268 $441,783 $107,909 $-59,515
2022 $361,278 $412,272 $165,332 $-50,994
2021 $586,498 $377,217 $386,597 $209,281
2020 $403,157 $371,950 $116,151 $31,207
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