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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2705963

BEST CHRISTIAN WORKPLACES INSTITUTE

Tax-exempt · MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040

Financials

$2.2M$2M2023$2.7M$2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BEST CHRISTIAN WORKPLACES INSTITUTE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,651,913$2,027,002$624,911$1,397,338$103,716$1,293,622
June 30, 2024990$2,222,991$2,027,908$195,083$780,189$111,478$668,711
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$136,455
Program service revenue
$2,486,002
Investment income
$29,456
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,366,826
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,520,834
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,336
Accounting fees
$42,217
Occupancy
$44,937
Travel
$115
Depreciation
$8,575
Program services (functional)
$1,574,072
Management and general (functional)
$452,930

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$780,189
Total assets, end of year
$1,397,338
Total liabilities, end of year
$103,716
Net assets, end of year
$1,293,622
Land, buildings and equipment
$183,111
Publicly traded securities
$506,584
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,292,622
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,000
Gross receipts
$2,651,913
Employees
18
Volunteers
7
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
WA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John J BransfordPresident and CEO
Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$185,809
Giselle JenkinsConsulting Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$150,282
Cary HumphriesConsulting Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$110,011
Alfred LopusBoard Chair
Officer
32$0
Kathleen LopusSecretary-Treasurer
Officer
1$0
Robert McKennaVice Chair
Officer
1$0
Doug MazzaBoard Member
Officer
1$0
Steve HayesBoard Member
Officer
1$0
Tami HeimBoard Member
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John J BransfordPresident and CEO
Officer
40$206,067
Cary HumphriesConsulting Director
Key employee
40$192,186
Giselle JenkinsConsulting Director
Key employee
40$183,808
Alfred LopusBoard Chair
Officer
40$0
Kathleen LopusSecretary-Treasurer
Officer
40$0
Robert McKennaVice Chair
Officer
1$0
David PickeringBoard Member
Officer
1$0
Doug MazzaBoard Member
Officer
1$0
Steve HayesBoard Member
Officer
1$0
Tami HeimBoard Member
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9311 SE 36TH ST STE 202, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040-3741
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
John J Bransford, 9311 SE 36th St, Suite 202, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Signed the 990
John J Bransford, President
Phone
(206) 230-8111
Return prepared by
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Mission

BCW provides a research-based approach to creating flourishing, Christian-led workplaces. BCW achieves this through its employee engagement survey, its "Road to Flourishing" consulting model, and its database which holds extensive, objective, research-based, quantifiable metrics on employee engagement.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • providing research based measurement tools, development programs, and strategic advisory services via the web, at client sites, and at leadership conferences around the world
    Expenses $1,574,072 · revenue $2,486,002

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-2705963
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2013
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,397,338
Income (IRS master file)
$2,651,913

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,651,913$2,027,002$1,397,338XML
990June 2024$2,222,991$2,027,908$780,189XML
990June 2023$1,996,247$1,951,553$515,801IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-2705963).

Questions about BEST CHRISTIAN WORKPLACES INSTITUTE

What is the EIN of BEST CHRISTIAN WORKPLACES INSTITUTE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BEST CHRISTIAN WORKPLACES INSTITUTE is 45-2705963.
Is BEST CHRISTIAN WORKPLACES INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to BEST CHRISTIAN WORKPLACES INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BEST CHRISTIAN WORKPLACES INSTITUTE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BEST CHRISTIAN WORKPLACES INSTITUTE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BEST CHRISTIAN WORKPLACES INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BEST CHRISTIAN WORKPLACES INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names John J Bransford.
Who are the officers and directors of BEST CHRISTIAN WORKPLACES INSTITUTE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $185,809 (John J Bransford, President and CEO).
How much revenue does BEST CHRISTIAN WORKPLACES INSTITUTE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,651,913, expenses of $2,027,002 and total assets of $1,397,338 at year end.

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