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Firefly Children'S Initiative

990EZ • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 46-3024054

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Jan 10, 2017

3419 Village CircleTraverse City, MI 49686

(231) 935-1590

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Source year 2016

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Net Margin

65th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

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2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

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Revenue Growth

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Assets

$12,177

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Net Assets

$12,177

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Liabilities

-

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Revenue

$19,821

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Expenses

$17,662

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Net Income

$2,159

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2016: $12,177Net Assets 2016: $12,1772016

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2016

Assets$12,177
Liabilities-
Net Assets$12,177

Operations Trend

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

$20K$15K$10K$5.0K$0Revenue 2016: $19,821Expenses 2016: $17,662Net Income 2016: $2,1592016

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2016

Revenue$19,821
Expenses$17,662
Net Income$2,159
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Jan 10, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$22,109
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We are all adopted. Adopted by a savior who first loved us. A natural expression of the gospel is having an open heart towards adoption. We believe god calls people to grow their families through the beautiful journey of adoption.although this journey results in complete families, and new homes for the homeless, the process can be rigorous, burdensome, and discouraging.it is from this place of hope and despair that firefly childrens initiative was founded. Our heart is to advocate for families. Our mission is to alleviate the financial burden of adoption. Our core value is to relentlessly pursue belonging for all children. We are dedicated to improving the odds of children being placed in loving forever families.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND PERSONAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE FAMILIES, INCLUDING FINANCIAL GRANTS TO FACILITATE THE ADOPTION PROCESS.$8,000$8,000
PROVIDING OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH GROUP HOMES TO ASSIT IN THE ONGOING CARE OF ORPHANS.$8,000$8,000
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ELIZABETH ANDERSONPresidentPT$0--
JONATHAN SLUISTreasurerPT$0--
TAMMY HOLTVULWERSecretaryPT$0--
PIPER RADTKEDirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
FIREFLY CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE
EIN
46-3024054
Address
3419 VILLAGE CIRCLE, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686

Signing Officer

Name
Jonathan Sluis
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2017-01-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Vdl Certified Public Accountants Pc
Address
1240 E 8TH ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-2939
Preparer
Jonathan N Sluis CPA
Phone
2319351590
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10

1 17 center for global adoption 10850 traverse hwy ste 2292 traverse city, mi 49684 6,000 0 0 gracesoamazingministries 104 tamara cir franklin, tn 37069 8,000 0 0

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses office 282 website development 1,000 board meeting expense 55 total 1,337

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 0 200 total 0 200

Form 990-ez, Part III

We are all adopted. Adopted by a savior who first loved us. A natural expression of the gospel is having an open heart towards adoption. We believe god calls people to grow their families through the beautiful journey of adoption.although this journey results in complete families, and new homes for the homeless, the process can be rigorous, burdensome, and discouraging.it is from this place of hope and despair that firefly childrens initiative was founded. Our heart is to advocate for families. Our mission is to alleviate the financial burden of adoption. Our core value is to relentlessly pursue belonging for all children. We are dedicated to improving the odds of children being placed in loving forever families.

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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.2$12.2$19.8$17.7$2.16