Civic Intelligence

Bethany Lutheran Church Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 84-1027205

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Sep 21, 2015

Organization ProfileN/A
4500 E Hampden AvenueCherry Hills Village, CO 80113

(303) 758-2820

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

13th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

13th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

13th percentile

-21%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

34th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 34% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

38th percentile

-0.9%

Faster asset growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

2nd percentile

-67%

Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets13th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,012,208

Down $9,030 (-0.9%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$1,012,208

Down $8,180 (-0.8%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $850 (-100%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue13th percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Down

$39,206

Down $80,062 (-67%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$47,386

Up $1,051 (+2.3%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

-$8,180

Down $81,113 (-111%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth38th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $944,280Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $944,2802010Assets 2011: $872,690Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $872,6902011Assets 2012: $960,955Liabilities 2012: $13,500Net Assets 2012: $947,4552012Assets 2013: $1,021,238Liabilities 2013: $850Net Assets 2013: $1,020,3882013Assets 2014: $1,012,208Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $1,012,2082014Assets 2015: $971,808Liabilities 2015: $475Net Assets 2015: $971,3332015Assets 2016: $994,402Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $994,4022016Assets 2017: $1,105,110Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $1,105,1102017Assets 2018: $1,013,195Liabilities 2018: $80Net Assets 2018: $1,013,1152018Assets 2019: $1,108,795Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $1,108,7952019Assets 2020: $1,175,422Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,175,4222020Assets 2021: $1,233,760Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,233,7602021Assets 2022: $997,206Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $997,2062022Assets 2023: $1,068,280Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,068,2802023Assets 2024: $1,118,877Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,118,8772024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$1,012,208
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,012,208
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth2nd percentile

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2010: $45,4612010Expenses 2011: $42,5992011Expenses 2012: $46,7082012Revenue 2013: $119,268Expenses 2013: $46,335Net Income 2013: $72,9332013Revenue 2014: $39,206Expenses 2014: $47,386Net Income 2014: -$8,1802014Revenue 2015: $30,168Expenses 2015: $43,897Net Income 2015: -$13,7292015Revenue 2016: $26,782Expenses 2016: $37,104Net Income 2016: -$10,3222016Revenue 2017: $86,619Expenses 2017: $62,965Net Income 2017: $23,6542017Revenue 2018: -$41,362Expenses 2018: $50,633Net Income 2018: -$91,9952018Revenue 2019: $89,369Expenses 2019: $51,869Net Income 2019: $37,5002019Revenue 2020: $32,165Expenses 2020: $54,009Net Income 2020: -$21,8442020Revenue 2021: $98,252Expenses 2021: $59,195Net Income 2021: $39,0572021Revenue 2022: $19,524Expenses 2022: $63,860Net Income 2022: -$44,3362022Revenue 2023: $19,580Expenses 2023: $62,029Net Income 2023: -$42,4492023Revenue 2024: $31,238Expenses 2024: $66,658Net Income 2024: -$35,4202024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$39,206
Expenses$47,386
Net Income-$8,180
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Sep 21, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$74,916
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The primary exempt purpose of the Bethany Lutheran Church Foundation is to provide a permanent financial resource to strengthen and expand the mission of Bethany Lutheran Church congregation by providing additional stewardship opportunities for congregation members and friends of Bethany. Expenditures are made to further the education of members attending seminaries and undergraduate colleges through scholarship support. In addition, expenditures of the Foundation are envisioned as being for projects or undertakings which would seem likely to enrich, or uplift in some special way, the spiritual life of the Bethany Lutheran Church congregation; which would provide some worthy addition or improvement to the facilities of Bethany Lutheran Church, that are beyond achievement through other channels, or which would give needed assistance or support to a worthy individual, family, or Christian enterprise.

The purpose of the Foundation is to enhance the ministry of Bethany Lutheran Church by establishing stewardship opportunities additional to the general operation of Bethany Lutheran Church.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$995,341$985,109▼ $10,232
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$13,911$15,113▲ $1,202
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,000$10,000→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,986$1,986→ $0
Total Assets$1,021,238$1,012,208▼ $9,030
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$850--
Total Liabilities$850$0▼ $850
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,020,388$1,012,208▼ $8,180
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,020,388$1,012,208▼ $8,180
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,021,238$1,012,208▼ $9,030
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay34th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jack LindseyBoard President
Barbara SeatonBoard Member
Paula Nelson-MartenBoard Member
Susan SquyerBoard Member
Tia WhitakerBoard Member
Tom BrookBoard Member
Wesley PomeroyBoard Member
Beth NixonBoard Secretary
Don AbramBoard Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$7,672
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$31,534
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$7,672
Change in Net Assets
$-8,180

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$39,206
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$39,206
Total Revenue per Form 990
$39,206
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$42,610
Other Expenses$4,776
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$21,485--$21,485
Grants to Domestic Individuals$21,125--$21,125
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,730-$2,730
Other Expenses$2,000--$2,000
Office Expenses-$46-$46
Total Functional Expenses$44,610$2,776$0$47,386

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$47,386
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$47,386
Total Expenses per Form 990$47,386
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Bethany Lutheran ChurchCherry Hills Village, CO501 (c) 3Youth mission trips; Chapel contruction$12,835
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
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
No
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 board convenes after the Form 990 is prepared. At this time, members are given copies of the Form 990 and the Form is approved before it is filed with the IRS.”

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

“At the first committee meeting of the year, the conflict of interest policy is reviewed and each member is asked to complete the disclosure statement answering all questions relating to potential conflicts of interest. These are dated and signed and kept on file. Each member is notified that any conflicts that should arise during the year are to be brought to the committee and the proper channels are utilized in arriving at a course of action.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18

“The organization makes its Form 1023 and Form 990 available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“If an individual would like to see any of the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements they are able upon request from the Foundation's accountant. At the annual meeting of the church, attendees are made aware that any statements or filings are available if requested. This is also printed in the newsletter for the church, notifying church members of the availability of any financial documentation.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bethany Lutheran Church Foundation
EIN
84-1027205
Phone
3037582820
Address
4500 E Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113

Signing Officer

Name
Ron Guse
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3037582820
Signed
2015-09-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Don Abram
Formed
1985
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
Capin Crouse LLP
Address
2435 Research Parkway STE 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Preparer
Adam R Smith
Phone
7195286225
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

990, Page 1, Header Block, Line F - Principal Officer

“Don Abram became President of Bethany Lutheran Church Foundation during the 2015 calendar year. As such, he is being listed as the current principal officer on 990 Page 1. During 2014 he served as Treasurer, as indicated on 990, Page 7, Part VII.”

990, Part II - Signing Officer

“Ron Guse became Treasurer of Bethany Lutheran Church Foundation during the 2015 calendar year. As the current Treasurer, he is listed as the signor on 990, Page 1, Part II. During 2014, Don Abram served as Treasurer, as indicated on 990, Page 7, Part VII.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the audit process and selecting the independent accounting firm used. This process has not changed from the previous year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The financial statement effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken are recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. Interest and penalties, if any, are included in expenses in the statements of activities. As of December 31, 2014, the Foundation had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The Foundation is generally no longer subject to U.S. federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2011.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The financial statement effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken are recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. Interest and penalties, if any, are included in expenses in the statements of activities. As of December 31, 2014, the Foundation had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The Foundation is generally no longer subject to U.S. federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2011.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization provides grant awards to educational institutions and other organizations on behalf of specific students. Students will notify the Foundation if the school did not post the scholarship to the student's account; as well, the schools will contact the Foundation if a student does not end up attending the school after a grant disbursement.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Don Abram became President of Bethany Lutheran Church Foundation during the 2015 calendar year. As such, he is being listed as the current principal officer on 990 Page 1. During 2014 he served as Treasurer, as indicated on 990, Page 7, Part VII.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Ron Guse became Treasurer of Bethany Lutheran Church Foundation during the 2015 calendar year. As the current Treasurer, he is listed as the signor on 990, Page 1, Part II. During 2014, Don Abram served as Treasurer, as indicated on 990, Page 7, Part VII.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The board convenes after the Form 990 is prepared. At this time, members are given copies of the Form 990 and the Form is approved before it is filed with the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3At the first committee meeting of the year, the conflict of interest policy is reviewed and each member is asked to complete the disclosure statement answering all questions relating to potential conflicts of interest. These are dated and signed and kept on file. Each member is notified that any conflicts that should arise during the year are to be brought to the committee and the proper channels are utilized in arriving at a course of action.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The organization makes its Form 1023 and Form 990 available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5If an individual would like to see any of the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements they are able upon request from the Foundation's accountant. At the annual meeting of the church, attendees are made aware that any statements or filings are available if requested. This is also printed in the newsletter for the church, notifying church members of the availability of any financial documentation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the audit process and selecting the independent accounting firm used. This process has not changed from the previous year.
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,012,208
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,012,208
Revenue
$39,206
Expenses
$47,386
Net income
-$8,180
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.00$1.12$0.03$0.07$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$0.00$1.07$0.02$0.06$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.00$1.00$0.02$0.06$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.23$0.00$1.23$0.10$0.06$0.04
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.00$1.18$0.03$0.05$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.00$1.11$0.09$0.05$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.00$1.01$0.04$0.05$0.09
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.00$1.11$0.09$0.06$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.99$0.00$0.99$0.03$0.04$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.00$0.97$0.03$0.04$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.00$1.01$0.04$0.05$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.00$1.02$0.12$0.05$0.07
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.96$0.01$0.95$0.05
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.87$0.00$0.87$0.04
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.94$0.00$0.94$0.05