2017-10-11T08:17:56-05:00 2016-12-31 363990892 Capin Crouse LLP 1000 Texan Trail STE 125 Grapevine TX 76051 990 2016-01-01 751671920 Center for Christian Growth CENT 8306204263 2549 Highway 46 W New Braunfels TX 78132 Keith Myer Director of Operations 2146924254 2017-10-11 1 Daren Daiga P01074795 8173286510 173.240.105.108 2017-10-11 09:17:45 ED P 07C8E9B413635D0CD01D5E05E6F5D75574149F69 72271F980C62DA7DA9CDBA9A25BC3C3C4DA140C0 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z T Bar M Camps and Retreats Carrie Catalani 2549 Highway 46 W New Braunfels TX 78132 13945963 0 X tbarmcamps.org X 1979 TX Present Jesus Christ, teach His ways, and represent Him through camp and retreat experiences. 10 7 676 9 651809 -604052 975077 851722 7838685 7482457 84458 85029 388303 878564 9286523 9297772 90000 8000 0 0 4215124 4477920 0 0 80145 4082531 4343186 8387655 8829106 898868 468666 16216835 16244413 9640565 9148401 6576270 7096012 The mission of T Bar M Camps is to present Jesus Christ, teach His ways, and represent Him through an exciting, enthusiastic, and encouraging camp and retreat experience. 0 0 5033540 8000 5089989 T Bar M Camps are faith-based Christian-focused sports & adventure camps that conduct four different types of weekly camps over 11 summer weeks. Bible study and other practical life-skill programs, materials and experiences are provided before, during and after camp for purposes of camper growth and development - spiritually, emotionally, physically and relationally. The four primary camps include two overnight camps and two day camps. Overnight camps include Camp Travis, teen-age camp (ages 13-17) and Sports Camp (ages 7-12). Day Camps include New Braunfels Day Camp (ages 6-10) and our Discover252 camp, a mobile camp that travels to different weekly cities (ages 6-10).In 2016 nearly 9,000 campers attended one of the T Bar M Camps. 1664711 2619223 T Bar M Retreats offers a year-round hospitality platform for purpose of organizational retreats. Our retreat and conference center can accommodate a range of guest from school youth to adults. Additionally, we offer an educational and leadership development program designed for all types of organizations looking to build teams, through initiative games, and both high and low ropes activities. Organizations include, but are not limited to, churches, companies, schools, youth groups, nonprofits, hospitals, and associations for the purpose of doing off-site retreats and programs. Over 200 organizations involving thousands of guests utilized T Bar M Retreats for their organizational growth and development. 0 6698251 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 26 0 1 676 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Keith Myer 8306204263 2549 Highway 46 W New Braunfels TX 78132 Dave Thiel CEO/President 40.00 X X 152595 0 11069 Carrie Catalani Board Chair 1.50 X X 0 0 0 Darrell Taylor Board Treasurer/Secretary 1.50 X X 0 0 0 Neil Harris Trustee - Part Year 1.50 X 0 0 0 Melissa Morris Trustee 1.50 X 0 0 0 John Macdonald Trustee 1.50 X 0 0 0 Lee Dunn Trustee 1.50 X 0 0 0 Paul Marsh Trustee 1.50 X 0 0 0 Ed Moore Trustee 1.50 X 0 0 0 Jeff Turpin Trustee 1.50 X 0 0 0 Scott Turpin Trustee 1.50 X 0 0 0 R Keith Myer Director of Operations 40.00 X 104215 0 10567 John Polk Director of Programs 40.00 X 114756 0 8445 Mike Edge Director of Retreats 40.00 X 112776 0 4303 484342 0 34384 4 0 1 0 0 851722 851722 Camp Program Fees 713990 5596809 5596809 Retreat Fees 721110 1885648 1410898 474750 7482457 84529 84529 4051448 500 4051448 0 0 500 500 500 1455101 596743 858358 689829 168529 Other Income 900099 20206 11676 8530 20206 9297772 7709212 651809 85029 8000 8000 278474 24577 237859 16038 74594 74594 3576690 2858606 694963 23121 38691 26352 12339 223737 146965 73673 3099 285734 172956 107139 5639 38285 37633 652 25283 25283 9726 9726 234227 234227 274742 213673 32446 28623 107776 106698 1078 505651 380191 124159 1301 77687 77120 567 339167 288292 50875 775191 658912 116279 164272 141867 22405 Camp/Program Costs 1791179 1616420 174732 27 8829106 6698251 2050710 80145 330355 166774 549381 670 53970 75489 69933 103358 130005 167131 19739130 5886842 11171733 13852288 3911458 1878703 16216835 16244413 376573 107720 763992 790681 8500000 8250000 9640565 9148401 X 5810616 6959859 740654 111153 25000 25000 6576270 7096012 16216835 16244413 468666 51076 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 431781 514932 771165 975077 851722 3544677 5783028 5981106 6066748 7393715 8218606 33443203 6214809 6496038 6837913 8368792 9070328 36987880 240972 180607 551673 629900 153855 1757007 0 240972 180607 551673 629900 153855 1757007 35230873 28168 45696 58688 106204 93059 331815 28168 45696 58688 106204 93059 331815 7782 -870 11676 18588 6242977 6541734 6904383 8474126 9175063 37338283 0.94360 0.90420 0.00890 0.00790 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12, Explanation of Other Income: Reimbursement revenue - 2014 Amount: $ 7,140. 2015 Amount: $ -870. 2016 Amount: $ 0. Miscellaneous - 2014 Amount: $ 642. 2016 Amount: $ 11,676. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 23611 1933 25544 24754 -1143 23611 25000 1547 1793 24754 25000 25000 0.00000 0.97870 0.02130 0 0 2350163 2350163 10880294 2978792 7901502 2233633 1431906 801727 4275040 1476144 2798896 13852288 X 9920308 51076 596743 647819 9272489 25283 25283 9297772 9400566 596743 596743 8803823 25283 25283 8829106 Part V, Line 4: The organization's endowment funds are intended to provide scholarships for campers. 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 an examination. Interest and penalties, if any, are included in expenses in the statements of activities. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Organization had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The Organization files information tax returns in the U.S. and various states. The Organization is generally no longer subject to U.S. federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2013. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Cost of Goods Sold 596,743. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Cost of Goods Sold 596,743. South America 0 0 Program Services Mission trip - Operate day camps for Vacation Bible School, lead church services, door to door evangelism 27838 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services Provide training on operating church camps and mission trip 6088 0 0 0 0 0 0 33926 0 33926 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, line 3: Expenditures are accounted for using the accrual method of accounting. 1 Camp Coach Scholarships 1 500 Educational Grants for Students 3 7500 Part I, Line 2: Scholarship and education grant recipients are selected by an independent committee based on criteria including involvement with the camp, academic performance, minimum clasroom hours, etc. The grants/scholarships are monitored and renewable based on grades, classroom hours, and camp involvement. The independent committee reviews applications and supporting documentation before renewing any grants/scholarship. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dave Thiel CEO/President 138847 0 13748 0 0 0 3474 0 7783 0 163852 0 0 0 T Bar M Inc and JMS and Associates Ltd Entities more than 35% owned by Jeff Turpin and Scott Turpin, Trustees Purchase conference center and resort located adjacent to the Camp X 8500000 8250000 0 1 1 8250000 Alice Myer Family member of R. Keith Myer, Director of Operations 64970 Employee compensation 0 T Bar M Inc and JMS and Associates Ltd Entities more than 35% owned by Jeff Turpin and Scott Turpin, Trustees 339167 Interest payments on loan reported on Schedule L, Pt. II 0 Scott Turpin Trustee 361163 Purchase of land 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Trustees Jeff Turpin and Scott Turpin have both a family and business relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b Center for Christian Growth does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Instead authority rests on the governing body itself while advisory committees make recommendations to the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm. The Director of Operations and CEO detail review and approve the 990, which is then sent to the Audit Committee for approval. The Board of Trustees is then provided with a complete copy of the 990 before it is filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Trustees and officers are required to annually disclose interests that could give rise to conflict. Monitoring for potential conflicts of interest is performed by Trustees in board meetings and by the CEO/President and officers in day-to-day operations. If a transaction with a potential conflict is identified, the conflict of interest is communicated to the appropriate supervisor(s) and/or Trustee. The person with a potential conflict recuses his/her self from the decision making process. During board meetings, the independent Trustees of the Board vote on whether the proposed transaction is in the best interests of the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Compensation Committee reviews annually the CEO/President's compensation as well as the entire organizational staff's compensation. The Board of Trustees approves the compensation of the CEO/President. The Board of Trustees approves overall organizational compensation as a part of the annual budget. The Board of Trustees utilizes independent compensation information from similar camps, and like-organizations (i.e., churches, schools), on a regular basis as a part of the compensation evaluation process. Deliberations and decisions are documented in the Board/Committee minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Form 990 Part XII, Line 2c: The audit committee and Board of Trustees assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit. This process has not changed since the prior year.