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Bangor Theological Seminary

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 01-0211484

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Feb 14, 2017

Organization Profilewww.thebtscenter.org

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97 India StreetPortland, ME 04101

(207) 774-5212

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

6th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

13th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

2nd percentile

-191%

Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

29th percentile

$121,357

Higher top officer pay than 29% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 54.7% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-5.3%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-96%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets6th percentile

Assets

Down

$13,818,585

Down $773,918 (-5.3%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$13,810,492

Down $771,341 (-5.3%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$8,093

Down $2,577 (-24%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue13th percentileNet Margin2nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$221,701

Down $5,934,849 (-96%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$645,923

Up $4,439 (+0.7%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$424,222

Down $5,939,288 (-108%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $14,823,105Liabilities 2010: $521,513Net Assets 2010: $14,301,5922010Assets 2011: $15,806,170Liabilities 2011: $111,845Net Assets 2011: $15,694,3252011Assets 2012: $14,404,839Liabilities 2012: $107,444Net Assets 2012: $14,297,3952012Assets 2013: $14,340,111Liabilities 2013: $935,639Net Assets 2013: $13,404,4722013Assets 2014: $14,986,787Liabilities 2014: $57,506Net Assets 2014: $14,929,2812014Assets 2015: $14,592,503Liabilities 2015: $10,670Net Assets 2015: $14,581,8332015Assets 2016: $13,818,585Liabilities 2016: $8,093Net Assets 2016: $13,810,4922016Assets 2017: $14,520,278Liabilities 2017: $26,681Net Assets 2017: $14,493,5972017Assets 2018: $15,911,055Liabilities 2018: $1,947Net Assets 2018: $15,909,1082018Assets 2019: $16,601,436Liabilities 2019: $13,792Net Assets 2019: $16,587,6442019Assets 2020: $17,309,645Liabilities 2020: $2,6432020Assets 2021: $21,772,576Liabilities 2021: $970Net Assets 2021: $21,771,6062021Assets 2022: $18,224,730Liabilities 2022: $5,259Net Assets 2022: $18,219,4712022Assets 2023: $19,264,884Liabilities 2023: $252,275Net Assets 2023: $19,012,6092023Assets 2024: $21,345,380Liabilities 2024: $375,589Net Assets 2024: $20,969,7912024Assets 2025: $22,420,452Liabilities 2025: $347,395Net Assets 2025: $22,073,0572025

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$13,818,585
Liabilities$8,093
Net Assets$13,810,492
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $2,231,5382010Expenses 2011: $2,236,9822011Expenses 2012: $2,284,2992012Revenue 2013: $1,236,390Expenses 2013: $2,920,876Net Income 2013: -$1,684,4862013Revenue 2014: $506,036Expenses 2014: $891,452Net Income 2014: -$385,4162014Revenue 2015: $6,156,550Expenses 2015: $641,484Net Income 2015: $5,515,0662015Revenue 2016: $221,701Expenses 2016: $645,923Net Income 2016: -$424,2222016Revenue 2017: $335,533Expenses 2017: $663,299Net Income 2017: -$327,7662017Revenue 2018: $1,303,226Expenses 2018: $604,907Net Income 2018: $698,3192018Revenue 2019: $421,539Expenses 2019: $636,152Net Income 2019: -$214,6132019Revenue 2020: $244,375Expenses 2020: $532,648Net Income 2020: -$288,2732020Revenue 2021: $785,032Expenses 2021: $797,585Net Income 2021: -$12,5532021Revenue 2022: $68,148Expenses 2022: $957,104Net Income 2022: -$888,9562022Revenue 2023: -$467,021Expenses 2023: $921,017Net Income 2023: -$1,388,0382023Revenue 2024: $525,491Expenses 2024: $941,532Net Income 2024: -$416,0412024Revenue 2025: $535,028Expenses 2025: $1,135,481Net Income 2025: -$600,4532025

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$221,701
Expenses$645,923
Net Income-$424,222
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Feb 14, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$814,518
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The BTS Center is a think tank that sponsors educational events, projects, and research inquiries in the fields of religion, practical theology, and ministry. Through thought leadership and vocational development initiatives, The BTS Center equips and supports clergy and laity for theologically grounded, effective leadership in 21st-century communities of faith and practice.

Sponsor events, projects, and research inquiries in the fields of religion, theology, and ministry.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$8,320,954$10,155,572▲ $1,834,618
Investments Other Securities$2,275,270$2,146,114▼ $129,156
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$3,495,355$1,020,441▼ $2,474,914
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$15,880$23,370▲ $7,490
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$34,873$19,894▼ $14,979
Pledges and Grants Receivable$2,862$2,811▼ $51
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,564$0▼ $1,564
Accounts Receivable$26$0▼ $26
Total Assets$14,592,503$13,818,585▼ $773,918
Other Assets Total$445,719$450,383▲ $4,664
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,670$8,093▼ $2,577
Total Liabilities$10,670$8,093▼ $2,577
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$8,227,385$8,098,229▼ $129,156
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$4,296,072$3,779,154▼ $516,918
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,058,376$1,933,109▼ $125,267
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$14,581,833$13,810,492▼ $771,341
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$14,592,503$13,818,585▼ $773,918

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$23,370$24,869$48,239
Other Securities$2,146,114--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2015$9,472,051-▼ $192,087$122,991$8,933,844
2014$9,522,262-▲ $98,948$35,499$9,472,051
2013$9,153,960$14,078▲ $1,477,267$893,775$9,522,262
2012$10,959,050-▲ $1,253,119$2,681,711$9,153,960
2011$11,916,812$15,695▲ $37,115$660,107$10,959,050
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay29th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Robert Grove-MarkwoodExecutive DirectorFT$64,325$57,032$121,357

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Wendy LaidlawChair
Raymond PhillipsVice Chair
Leslie ClarkPast Trustee
Rev Jill SaxbyPast Trustee
Benjamin E HaskellTrustee
Gary DeLongTrustee
Philip H GleasonTrustee
Helen ScaliaSecretary
Nancy HawesTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$38,077
Program Service Revenue
$48,990
Investment Income
$131,600
Other Revenue
$3,034
All Other Contributions
$38,077
Change in Net Assets
$-424,222
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$359,758
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$283,185
Total Fundraising Expense$42,849
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,980
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$124,042--$124,042
Other Salaries and Wages$103,679$6,739$11,177$121,595
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$103,476$6,726$11,155$121,357
Office Expenses$45,000$4,531$5,738$55,269
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$51,291-$51,291
Fees for Services Accounting$27,507$8,553$3,367$39,427
Other Employee Benefits$21,902$1,424$2,361$25,687
Advertising$16,149$3,304$2,518$21,971
Travel$18,177-$123$18,300
Insurance$6,479$608$870$7,957
Information Technology$4,132$1,294$2,503$7,929
Pension Plan Contributions$6,646$432$716$7,794
Payroll Taxes$5,757$374$621$6,752
Occupancy$5,160$485$693$6,338
Other Expenses$4,435$47$66$4,548
Depreciation Depletion-$3,949-$3,949
Fees for Services Other$1,733$1,751$230$3,714
Grants to Domestic Individuals$2,980--$2,980
Total Functional Expenses$510,051$93,023$42,849$645,923
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

“The executive director and the treasurer review the 990 and bring it to the finance committee for review. The 990 is then sent to all Board of Director members in draft form before it is filed with the IRS.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“Members of the governing body sign a conflict of interest statement annually. In the event that conflicts of interest arise, a board member must recuse himself or herself from any vote or participation in the board's decision on that issue.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“The Finance Committee researched comparable salaries and benefits for executive officers of non-profits in Maine. This information was used in determining the Executive Director's salary in light of his abilities and experience, and the challenges of transitioning from a seminary to a non-profit organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Governing Documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bangor Theological Seminary
EIN
01-0211484
Phone
2077745212
Address
97 India Street, Portland, ME 04101
Doing Business As
The BTS Center

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Grove-Markwood
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2079426781
Signed
2017-02-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert Grove-Markwood
Formed
1814
Legal Domicile
Me
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
6
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC
Address
PO Box 1100, Portland, ME 04104-1100
Preparer
Joseph R Byrne CPA
Phone
2077752387
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part X, Line 10: Land, Buildings, and Equipment

“Section 1.263(a)-3(n) Election: Bangor Theological Seminary 97 India Street Portland, ME 04101 EIN 01-0211484 Bangor Theological Seminary is electing to capitalize repair and maintenance costs under Regulation Section 1.263(a)-3(n).”

Form 990, Part XI, line 9:

“Change in Value of Beneficial Interest in Perpetual Trusts -124,491.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4:

“Income from the endowment funds is used for the financial assistance of those persons pursuing theological studies and for programs that promote religion and morality for theologically grounded and effective ministries.”

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$13,818,585
Liabilities
$8,093
Net assets
$13,810,492
Revenue
$221,701
Expenses
$645,923
Net income
-$424,222
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.4$0.35$22.1$0.54$1.14$0.60
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.3$0.38$21.0$0.53$0.94$0.42
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.3$0.25$19.0$0.47$0.92$1.39
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.2$0.01$18.2$0.07$0.96$0.89
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.8$0.00$21.8$0.79$0.80$0.01
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$17.3$0.00$0.24$0.53$0.29
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.6$0.01$16.6$0.42$0.64$0.21
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.9$0.00$15.9$1.30$0.60$0.70
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.5$0.03$14.5$0.34$0.66$0.33
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.8$0.01$13.8$0.22$0.65$0.42
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.6$0.01$14.6$6.16$0.64$5.52
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.0$0.06$14.9$0.51$0.89$0.39
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$14.3$0.94$13.4$1.24$2.92$1.68
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$14.4$0.11$14.3$2.28
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$15.8$0.11$15.7$2.24
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$14.8$0.52$14.3$2.23