2016-08-13T11:00:26-00:00 2015-12-31 990 2015-01-01 382822017 Bethany Christian Services BETH 6162247610 901 Eastern Avenue NE Grand Rapids MI 49503 William J Blacquiere PresidentCEO 2016-08-13 false 2015 2016-12-15 16:53:06Z William J Blacquiere PresidentCEO 901 Eastern Ave NE Grand Rapids MI 49503 98116204 true true 5103 X www.bethany.org X 2000 Bethany Christian Services provides social services for children and families, including but not limited to Domestic and International Adoption, Foster Care to Adoption, Foster Care, and Refugee Services. 19 19 1562 1200 0 13870475 15856563 78688930 81111623 93533 96348 -231285 -44045 92421653 97020489 388874 366619 0 46486205 47415676 0 1705123 43785287 46426378 90660366 94208673 1761287 2811816 14233936 15537463 7972667 6464378 6261269 9073085 X Bethany Christian Services demonstrates the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by protecting and enhancing the lives of children and families through quality social services. false false 20737768 25841030 Domestic Infant Adoption. Bethany Christian Services offices throughout the United States placed 649 children with adoptive families. In addition, the Domestic Infant Adoption program provided counseling services at no cost to 2,860 expectant parents who benefited from pregnancy counseling services protecting unborn children 242 International children, many with special needs, we welcomed into adoptive families in the US 473 older children who were previously in state or county funded foster care systems were placed with adoptive families. 21206552 24299428 Foster Care. Bethany Christian Services offices in eight different states provided foster care services to 2,346 children. These children need a loving family who will walk with them during a time of crisis and welcome them into a caring home. The goal of Bethanys Foster Care program is to provide temporary care for children with the ultimate aim of reuniting them with their biological family, or finding an adoptive family for those for whom reunificaiton is not an option. Toward that goal, we seek stable families who can show love to children who are going through a challenging time. 14536375 18152537 Bethany Christian Services offices assisted 2,846 refugee children from different countries adjust to life in the United States through a variety of specialized programs and services, including life skills, independent living, language and cultural education, job placement services, and counseling for immigrants who have been victims of torture. 24516766 12818628 80997461 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false true false true true false false false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true true false false true 0 0 1562 true false true ET GH HA false false false true true false false false false X 19 19 false false false false false false false true true false true true true true true true true true false false false AL AR AZ CT DE HI IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MI MS MT NE NH OH OK OR RI SC SD TN VT WI WV WY X Scott D DeVries Vice President of F 6162247610 901 Eastern Avenue NE Grand Rapids MI 49503 X Anthes Paul Vice Chair 001.00 001.00 X X 0 0 0 Biddick Jan Board Member 001.00 001.00 X 0 0 0 Bos Carol Board Member 001.00 001.00 X 0 0 0 Bosscher Mark Board Member 001.00 001.00 X 0 0 0 Buitenwerf Betty Secretary 001.00 001.00 X X 0 0 0 Despard Tom Chair 001.00 001.00 X X 0 0 0 Deur Garth Treasurer 001.00 001.00 X X 0 0 0 Herring Larry Board Member 001.00 001.00 X 0 0 0 Hogfeldt Jay Board Member 001.00 001.00 X 0 0 0 Jones Joe Board Member at Large 001.00 001.00 X 0 0 0 Kraslawsky Peter Board Member 001.00 001.00 X 0 0 0 Lawhon Bob Board Member 001.00 001.00 X 0 0 0 McKee Peggy Board Member 001.00 001.00 X 0 0 0 Rabenold Scott Assistant Secretary/Treasurer 001.00 001.00 X X 0 0 0 Rink Daniel Board Member 001.00 001.00 X 0 0 0 Stevenson Jr Dr Robert Board Member 001.00 001.00 X 0 0 0 VanderDussen George Board Member 001.00 001.00 X 0 0 0 Wear Michael Board Member 001.00 001.00 X 0 0 0 Williams Karla Board Member 001.00 X 0 0 0 Blacquiere William President/CEO 045.00 X 0 213923 39575 Dood Marjorie Executive Vice-President/CFO 045.00 X 0 121907 25841 DeVos Brian VP of Child and Family Services 045.00 X 0 113692 25223 Knibbe Peter VP of Advancement 045.00 X 0 115783 18203 VanPutten Robert VP of Information Technology 045.00 X 0 112386 18065 Nitz Jeffrey VP of Adoption and Family Services 045.00 X 0 106852 25294 DeVries Scott Director of Finance 045.00 X 0 108230 24478 892773 176679 9 false true false Ultimate Software Group 2000 Ultimate Way Weston FL 33326 Payroll and Human Resources 380755 Warner Norcorss & Judd LLP 900 Fifth Third Center Grand Rapids MI 49503 Legal Services 241141 ODScore 25 Waterloo Avenue Guelph Ontario CA N1H 3H4 Management Consulting 159036 Meyers Cleaning Services Inc 2667 Edward St Jenison MI 49428 Janitorial Services 152963 Shoubert David Media 21766 Lanar Mission 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3938322 Fund Raising Event Costs 550294 550294 686767 659912 26855 94208673 80997461 11506089 1705123 285388 293641 855602 1101147 9386790 10951785 585309 871553 4217086 2586616 2402160 1630470 718687 688867 14233936 15537463 4640628 3271462 2612039 2472916 720000 720000 7972667 6464378 X 6261269 9073085 6261269 9073085 14233936 15537463 2811816 X false true X true true true X 11096288 12202952 12449567 13870475 15856563 65475845 11096288 12202952 12449567 13870475 15856563 65475845 65475845 40644 85578 76156 96240 108965 407583 963522 797357 1026501 581928 777004 4146312 70029740 370311584 0.93500 0.90440 X 0.00000 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 950166 950166 3266920 3266920 2586616 -2586616 1630470 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes X 97020489 97020489 97020489 94208673 94208673 94208673 X 2 The Organization is exempt from income tax under provisions of Internal Revenue Code 501c3. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require management to evaluate tax positions taken by the Organization and recognize a tax liability if the Organization has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the IRS or other applicable taxing authorities. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Organization and has concluded that as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. The Organization is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions however, there are currently no audits for tax periods in progress. true Sub-Saharan Africa 1 1 Program Services Adoption and Foster Care Support 194461 1 1 1 1 194461 194461 false false false false false false Part I Bethany Christian Services provides a continuum of care through our office in Ethiopia in partnership with local organizations. The services we offer to children and families include financial support, reaching out to orphans and vulnerable children, supporting extended families, providing foster care, and caring for abandoned children, orphans, and destitute families. Bethany Christian Services partners with local in-country organizations to provide foster care, sponsorship, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Community and Family Support, and skills training and education. No. CA Golf Event 251859 176714 75145 1200 8110 9508 52860 Michigan Golf Events 194228 121840 72388 405 39588 45376 12940 1 3088791 2727796 360995 232349 365120 66385 3534878 3026350 508528 1605 280047 420004 132185 833841 -325313 true Medical and mental health costs 1479 366619 Part I Line 2 Bethany Christian Services pays for certain medical and mental health care costs for some of our clients, including expectant mothers, refugee clients, and others who do not have sufficient health insurance or other financial resources to pay the costs themselves. In conjunction with our counseling, foster care, and refugee services programs, Bethany Christian Services pays third party health and mental health providers for necessary expertise in psychological evaluation, therapy, and language translation services. Payments are made directly to licensed facilities, physicians, and counselors. X X false false false false false false false false false Blacquiere William President/CEO 213923 29201 10374 253498 Part I Line 3 The compensation of the President/CEO is reviewed annually and approved by the Executive Committee of the National Board of Directors. The compensation review consists of a comparison of the compensation of Bethany Christian Services CEO with that of CEOs of similar organizations. The process is completed in conjunction with the annual performance evaluation of the CEO. The decisions of the Executive Committee are documented in minutes that are recorded by the Secretary. The process was last completed July 24, 2015. X 14 269224 Market price date of gift false true true Part I Line 32 Bethany Chrisitan Services uses a brokerage firm to process the sale of all publically traded securities that hte Organization receives from donors. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 24,516,766, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 12,818,628 See Schedule O for description of services. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Other Program Services provided include 4,634 children received post-adoption services to help them thrive within their new families. 2,558 children were cared for through the Safe Families For Children ministry. 11,635 children benefited from ADOPTS, youth, and family counseling. 2,860 expectant parents benefited from pregnancy counseling services protecting unborn children. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b This Form 990 is prepared by the organizations Vice President of Finance. The form is provided to the auditing firm of Plante Moran for technical review by their Tax Department. Prior to filing, the return is provided to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors for their review. The return is made available to all members of the Organizations Board of Directors by way of posting on the Organziations web portal. Once the return is reviewed by the Audit Committee the Vice President of Finance is instructed to complete the electronic filing requirements as established by the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization has a standard written Conflict of Interest Policy that each board member and officer is required to abide by. Each person must certify in writing his or her acceptance of the policy. Directors are required to disclose annually any financial interest that may give rise to a conflict of interests. Directors may deliver written notice to all other Directors or may give oral notice at a meeting of the Board of Directors. A director having a personal financial interest may not participate in the approval of such proposed transaction unless his or her judgment is necessary to the disinterested directors consideration of the transaction. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 a b This Group Return is filed on behalf of all branch offices of Bethany Christian Services. Filing requirements of the 990 do not allow the activities of the Parent Organization to be included with those of the Group Return. All officers of the corporation are compensated by the Parent Organization. There are no employees of the offices included in this Group Return who are officers of the corporation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial Statements are available upon request of the Parent Organization, Bethany Christian Services. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a The officers listed in Section A are full-time employees of the Parent Organization, Bethany Christian Services. Each officers duties consists of administrative and operational management on behalf of both the Parent Organization as well as entities covered under the Group Return. While each officer records his or her actual time wroked, it is not practical to differentiate those hours worked on Parent Organization matters from those hours worked on Group Return entity matters. Bethany Christian Services 901 Eastern Ave NE Grand Rapids MI 49503 381405282 Social Services MI 501c3 x N/A false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false Bethany Christian Services (Parent) m 11485139 Actual cost