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Because I Believe Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 27-0703766

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Jun 27, 2016

100 Pine St Ste 104Zeeland, MI 49464

(616) 892-9292

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

5.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

93rd percentile

0.58x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

12th percentile

-30%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$32,000

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 29.1% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2015

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2015

Assets

$12,483

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

-$51,243

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$63,726

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$110,101

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$143,242

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$33,141

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50K-$100KAssets 2015: $12,483Liabilities 2015: $63,726Net Assets 2015: -$51,2432015Assets 2016: $7,656Liabilities 2016: $63,726Net Assets 2016: -$56,0702016

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$12,483
Liabilities$63,726
Net Assets-$51,243

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2015: $110,101Expenses 2015: $143,242Net Income 2015: -$33,1412015Revenue 2016: $48,547Expenses 2016: $53,374Net Income 2016: -$4,8272016

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$110,101
Expenses$143,242
Net Income-$33,141
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Jun 27, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$110,101
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Teach and promote a biblical worldview through internet radio

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
TEACH AND PROMOTE A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW: RADIO PROGRAMMING, COMEDY SHOWS, MARRIAGE CONFERENCES, FILM PROJECTS, AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS. DURING 2015, APPROXIMATELY 15,000 LISTENERS WERE TRACKED.-$138,865
USE VARIOUS MEDIA AND EVENTS AS A PLATFORM AND USE VARIOUS FORMS OF RESOURCES TO EQUIP PEOPLE FOR FUTURE PRESERVATION OF INDIVIDUAL FREEDOMS AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTIES.-$3,369
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
EMILEE DANIELSONVice PresidePT$32,000-$32,000
CHRISTOPHER DANIELSONPresidentPT$17,500-$17,500
MARK EGGANBoard Chair-$0--
RENEE EGGANDirector-$0--
JULIE HULLDirector-$0--
MATT WALKERDirector-$0--
DOUG POSTMADirector-$0--
GRANT VERMEERDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Because I Believe Inc
EIN
27-0703766
Phone
6168929292
Address
100 PINE ST STE 104, ZEELAND, MI 49464

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher Danielson
Title
President
Phone
6168929292
Signed
2016-06-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Delong & Brower Pc
Address
238 HOOVER BLVD SUITE 10, HOLLAND, MI 49423
Preparer
Charles a Brower
Phone
6163960500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8

Irs tax refund 855 total 855

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses advertising 17,310 internet streaming 3,369 telephone 1,269 travel & film project 5,790 conferences and meetings 965 dues and fees 20 supplies 810 music 639 music licensing fee 500 bank charges 188 equipment rental 3,910 non-investment depreciation 1,290 total 36,060

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Furniture & equipment 6,030 6,560 less accumulated depreciation 1,110 2,401 total 4,920 4,159

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Loans from officers 3,726 3,726 mortgage and other notes payable 40,000 60,000

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