Nonprofit · EIN 91-0609820
FIRS BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONFERENCE
Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98229
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,110,787 | $4,306,382 | -$195,595 | $5,259,269 | $1,507,579 | $3,751,690 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,447,688 | $3,810,984 | -$363,296 | $5,337,772 | $1,390,487 | $3,947,285 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $998,100
- Program service revenue
- $2,839,501
- Investment income
- $23,517
- Net rental income
- $157,209
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,933
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $12,687
- Other revenue
- $249,669
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $102,603
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $229,025
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,583,129
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,318,336
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,061
- Accounting fees
- $39,070
- Occupancy
- $441,688
- Travel
- $1,570
- Depreciation
- $214,587
- Program services (functional)
- $3,595,072
- Management and general (functional)
- $697,540
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,770
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,337,772
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,259,269
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,507,579
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,751,690
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,140,312
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,165,565
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $586,125
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$11,088
- Gross receipts
- $4,497,101
- Employees
- 211
- Volunteers
- 65
- Year formed
- 1929
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY ELLIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $81,106 | $7,695 |
| KRISTA KOK | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 40 | $63,984 | $15,155 |
| ANDY VANDERMEULEN | HR, RISK AND SAFETY MGR Officer | 40 | $60,585 | $500 |
| TONY YOUNG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIANNA ANDERSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB GILFILLAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA MORELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS BROTHERTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL PETERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN VANDERMEULEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN WATSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEM USITA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $100,277 | $13,319 |
| KRISTA KOK | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 40 | $65,060 | $15,212 |
| KELLY ELLIS | ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $69,154 | $7,393 |
| TONY YOUNG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIANNA ANDERSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN HAMILTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN VANDERMEULEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED FELLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA MORELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS NUCKOLLS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL PETERSEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE WHIPPLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4605 CABLE ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-2618
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KELLY ELLIS, 4605 CABLE ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 982292618
- Signed the 990
- KRISTA KOK, FINANCE MANAGER
- Phone
- (360) 733-6840
- Website
- WWW.THEFIRS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LARSON GROSS ADVISORS LLC
Mission
EQUIPPING YOUNG PEOPLE TO SHARE THE LOVE OF JESUS AND RADICALLY TRANSFORM THE WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- FOUNDED IN 1921 AND LOCATED NEAR LAKE WHATCOM, THE FIRS RETREAT CENTER IS AN IDEAL SPOT FOR FAMILY, ADULT AND YOUTH RETREATS. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A SEASONAL WATERFRONT; FULL MEAL SERVICE; TOTAL CAPACITY IS 260. DURING 2024, THE RETREAT CENTER WAS UTILIZED FOR 6,523 CAMPER DAYS.Expenses $710,707 · grants $445 · revenue $554,961
- LOCATED ON THE SHORES OF LAKE WHATCOM, CAMP FIRWOOD OFFERS: RUSTIC CABINS, INCREDIBLE SCENERY AND A WIDE VARIETY OF LAND AND WATER BASED ACTIVITIES. SEASONAL (MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER) RETREATS UP TO 250; FULL MEAL SERVICE IN OUR SPACIOUS CENTERHOUSE. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A CHALLENGE COURSE, CLIMBING CENTER, PAINTBALL, SPORTS FIELD AND NUMEROUS WATER ACTIVITIES. DURING 2024, CAMP FIRWOOD WAS UTILIZED FOR 8,501 CAMPER DAYS.Expenses $1,180,021 · grants $44,238 · revenue $777,475
- AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURE (ASA) IS A PROGRAM, SERVING STUDENTS IN THE BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT (K-FIFTH GRADERS) DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS. EACH YEAR, THE ASA PROGRAM CENTERS AROUND A MAJOR THEME, CREATING A BACKDROP OF FUN AND ADVENTURE. FALL 2019 SAW THE ADDITION OF THE FIRS & FIDDLEHEADS FOREST SCHOOL (OUTDOOR PRE-SCHOOL). DURING 2024, THE ASA PROGRAM RECORDED 4,840 CAMPER DAYS.Expenses $772,293 · grants $18,095 · revenue $762,958
- THE FIRS CHALET IS A FOUR STORY, 100 BED, FULLY CONTAINED RETREAT FACILITY ADJACENT TO THE MT. BAKER SKI AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 54 MILES FROM BELLINGHAM. THE FACILITY, SITUATED IN A BEAUTIFUL ALPINE SETTING, OFFERS SPECTACULAR SCENERY AND PROVIDES A SETTING FOR YOUTH RETREATS AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF ADULT AND FAMILY RETREATS. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SEASONAL SNOW SPORTS; FULL MEAL SERVICE. DURING 2024, THE FIRS CHALET WAS UTILIZED FOR 3,791 CAMPER DAYS.Expenses $313,124 · grants $390 · revenue $315,076
- FIRCREEK DAY CAMP PROVIDES A NON-STOP WEEK OF GREAT ADVENTURE FOR CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES 1-6. FROM SPORTS AND GAMES, SWIMMING AND BOATING, TO CREATIVE CRAFTS, SINGING, AND ALL MANNER OF SILLINESS, SUMMER WEEKS ARE PACKED WITH WELCOME FOR CAMPERS. EVEN FIELD TRIPS ARE OFFERED FOR 4TH-6TH GRADERS. DURING 2024, FIRCREEK DAY CAMP RECORDED 2,098 CAMPER DAYS.Expenses $493,581 · grants $28,635 · revenue $406,711
- THE FIRS DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM, RADICLE AND ROOTED, OFFERS YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18-24 THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP A RADICALLY ROOTED FAITH BUILT ON THE TRUTHS FOUND IN SCRIPTURE THROUGH THE CONVERGENCE OF FORMAL POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP, AND PRACTICAL MINISTRY EXPERIENCES. GRADUATES OF THE ONE YEAR RADICLE PROGRAM HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN UP TO 30 COLLEGE CREDITS AND A MINISTRY CERTIFICATE. RADICLE GRADUATES WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO ATTEND OUR 2ND YEAR ROOTED PROGRAM. DURING THE ROOTED YEAR, STUDENTS WILL DEEPEN THEIR EDUCATION AND SPIRITUAL JOURNEY WHILE EXPLORING A FIELD OF INTEREST. THEY CAN CONTINUE THE BIBLICAL STUDIES PROGRAM TO EARN A TWO-YEAR AA DEGREE FROM ANCHOR CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, OR THEY MAY CHOOSE TO STUDY SUBJECTS SUCH AS HOSPITALITY AND CULINARY ARTS, FOREST SCHOOL EDUCATION, OUTDOOR EDUCATION, OR WORSHIP TRAINING, AMONG OTHERS.Expenses $125,346 · grants $10,800 · revenue $22,320
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-0609820
- 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
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,259,269
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,497,101
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,110,787 | $4,306,382 | $5,259,269 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,447,688 | $3,810,984 | $5,337,772 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,786,059 | $3,178,376 | $5,765,451 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 91-0609820).
Questions about FIRS BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONFERENCE
- What is the EIN of FIRS BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONFERENCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRS BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONFERENCE is 91-0609820.
- Is FIRS BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONFERENCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1946.
- Are donations to FIRS BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONFERENCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FIRS BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONFERENCE 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 FIRS BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONFERENCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FIRS BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONFERENCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FIRS BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONFERENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KELLY ELLIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIRS BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONFERENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,106 (KELLY ELLIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FIRS BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONFERENCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,110,787, expenses of $4,306,382 and total assets of $5,259,269 at year end.
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