Bethany Christian Services Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
88% goes to programs $9 to raise $100
Bethany Christian Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with $141,810,949 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
Po Box 294, Grand Rapids, MI, 49501 EIN 38-2822017
Revenue (FY2024)
$141.8M
▼ 21.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$140.9M
Net assets
$22.9M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs · $9 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Bethany Christian Services Inc: 88% to programs · $9 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Bethany Christian Services Inc: 2 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Bethany Christian Services Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Bethany Christian Services Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Bethany christian services demonstrates the love and compassion of jesus christ by protecting children, empowering youth, and strengthening families through quality social services.
What they do
Foster care: through offices in ten different states, bethany christian services provided foster care for 3,203 children and families. children in foster care need a loving family who will walk with them during a time of crisis and welcome them into a caring home. the goal of bethany's 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 children for whom reunification is not an option.
Refugee and immigrant services: bethany christian services impacted 10,916 refugee and immigrant individuals 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 persons who have been victims of trauma.
Adoption and pregnancy counseling: bethany christian services offices throughout the united states impacted 478 children and adoptive families. our domestic infant adoption program provided no-cost services to 200 expectant parents who benefited from pregnancy counseling services protecting unborn children. foster care adoptions place 1,125 older children who were previously in state or county funded foster care systems with loving adoptive families.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 294, Grand Rapids, MI, 49501
- City
- Grand Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $89.0M (FY2013) to $141.8M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $17.7MNet assets $22.9M
Operating margin
0.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$40.6M
Total liabilities
$17.7M
Net assets
$22.9M
Salaries & benefits
$76.1M
54% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $141,810,949▼21.8% | $140,910,682▼20.4% | $22,944,601▲4.1% | $40,613,144▼13.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $181,454,782▲8.2% | $177,116,363▲6.6% | $22,044,334▲24.5% | $47,178,200▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $167,777,897▲19.3% | $166,213,752▲15.6% | $17,705,915▲9.7% | $39,424,987▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $140,608,572▲7.6% | $143,766,562▲16.0% | $16,141,770▼16.4% | $34,955,669▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $130,707,645▲1.4% | $123,905,092▼2.6% | $19,299,760▲54.4% | $30,649,134▲63.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $128,942,882▲13.1% | $127,186,059▲13.3% | $12,497,207▼3.8% | $18,773,154▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $113,992,336▲6.8% | $112,232,338▲7.4% | $12,995,991▲15.7% | $18,065,855▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $106,706,964▲10.0% | $104,544,056▲11.0% | $11,235,993▲23.8% | $16,733,686▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $97,020,489▲5.0% | $94,208,673▲3.9% | $9,073,085▲44.9% | $15,537,463▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $92,421,653▲3.8% | $90,660,366▲5.8% | $6,261,269▲39.1% | $14,233,936▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $89,022,545 | $85,676,292▲6.2% | $4,499,982▲290% | $12,633,161▼38.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $80,681,997▲18.4% | $1,153,729▼91.6% | $20,400,483▼26.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $68,122,759 | $13,680,568 | $27,677,964 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Osburn | Chief Communications Officer | 0 | — |
| Beth Garrett | Board Member | 0 | — |
| Brian Britton | Chair | 0 | — |
| Cheryl Jereczek | Chief Development Officer | 0 | — |
| Deborah Strurtevant | Board Member | 0 | — |
| Joel Rahn | Treasurer | 0 | — |
| Kafi Carrasco | Board Member | 0 | — |
| Keith Cureton | President/ceo | 0 | — |
| Kelli Cavasin | Chief People Officer | 0 | — |
| Lori Hockema | Board Member | 0 | — |
| Lorita Shirley | Chief Operations Officer | 0 | — |
| Maegan Schwindling | Vice Chair | 0 | — |
| Marben Bland | Board Member | 0 | — |
| Mark Augustyn | Board Member | 0 | — |
| Michael Bruxvoort | Chief Information Officer | 0 | — |
| Nhung Hurst | Svp, Legal Counsel | 0 | — |
| Peter Burleigh | Board Member | 0 | — |
| Peter Kraslawsky | Board Member | 0 | — |
| Roger Shank | Board Member | 0 | — |
| Scott Devries | Chief Financial Officer | 0 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Wedgwood Christian Services | Group Home Management | $1,288,159 |
| Valley Teen Ranch | Group Home Management | $1,123,679 |
| Catholic Social Services | Group Home Management | $908,140 |
| Institute For Family Development | Family Preservation Services | $337,550 |
| Meta Platforms | Advertising | $322,270 |
Grants received · $349K total
8 grants to Bethany Christian Services Inc totaling $349K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $18,075 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $11,125 |
| Jsi Research & Training Institute Inc | Operational support | 2019 | $243,488 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $10,360 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $8,886 |
| U S Committee For Refugees and Immigrants Inc | Agency payments | 2016 | $17,112 |
| U S Committee For Refugees and Immigrants Inc | Agency payments | 2015 | $14,806 |
| Jackson Charitable Foundation Inc | Adoption support | 2014 | $25,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bethany Christian Services Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bethany Christian Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2822017, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bethany Christian Services Inc's EIN?
- Bethany Christian Services Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2822017.
- How much revenue does Bethany Christian Services Inc report?
- Bethany Christian Services Inc reported $141,810,949 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Bethany Christian Services Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Bethany Christian Services Inc spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Bethany Christian Services Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Bethany Christian Services Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Bethany Christian Services Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Bethany Christian Services Inc's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Andrea Osburn (Chief Communications Officer).
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Data for Bethany Christian Services Inc (EIN 38-2822017) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.