2024-11-13T10:46:02-06:00 2023-12-31 911663574 LARSON GROSS PLLC 2211 RIMLAND DR 422 BELLINGHAM WA 98226 990 2023-01-01 910609820 THE FIRS BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONFERENCE FIRS 3607336840 4605 CABLE ST BELLINGHAM WA 982292618 KRISTA KOK FINANCE MANAGER 3607336840 2024-11-12 1 0 STEVE FORBES-CPA P00012098 3607344280 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z KELLY ELLIS 4605 CABLE ST BELLINGHAM WA 982292618 3568420 0 X WWW.THEFIRS.ORG X 1929 WA CHRISTIAN CAMP AND RETREAT FACILITIES; COMMUNITY DAY CAMP AND BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. 9 9 202 40 -14050 0 638712 423543 2127025 2735055 1763 18208 1018559 270882 3786059 3447688 51771 46730 0 0 1842076 2188004 0 0 11730 1284529 1576250 3178376 3810984 607683 -363296 5765451 5337772 1480033 1390487 4285418 3947285 X THE FIRS EXIST FOR PEOPLE TO ENCOUNTER JESUS AND EXPERIENCE THE LOVE OF GOD. 0 0 731698 141 548132 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 2023, THE RETREAT CENTER WAS UTILIZED FOR 5,907 CAMPER DAYS. 893227 13342 691089 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 2023, CAMP FIRWOOD WAS UTILIZED FOR 6,762 CAMPER DAYS. 755355 13762 733829 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 2023, THE ASA PROGRAM RECORDED 5,388 CAMPER DAYS. 283687 85 269375 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 2023, THE FIRS CHALET WAS UTILIZED FOR 3,515 CAMPER DAYS. 426634 19400 492630 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 2023, FIRCREEK DAY CAMP RECORDED 2,587 CAMPER DAYS. 50571 COLLEGIUM IS A CHRISTIAN LIVING COMMUNITY FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18 TO 25 YEARS OLD. ITS PURPOSE IS TO GIVE YOUNG ADULTS AN AFFORDABLE CHRISTIAN LIVING COMMUNITY TO BE PART OF AS THEY TRANSITION FROM ADOLESCENCE INTO ADULTHOOD. IN THIS COMMUNITY THEY WILL EXPERIENCE SPIRITUAL AND VOCATIONAL DIRECTION WHILE ALSO LEARNING TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS WHO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES. 760892 19485 762005 3141172 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 16 0 1 202 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 WA X KRISTA KOK 3607336840 4605 CABLE ST BELLINGHAM WA 982292618 TONY YOUNG PRESIDENT 3.00 X X 0 0 0 JULIANNA ANDERSON SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 RYAN HAMILTON TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JEN VANDERMEULEN TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 ED FELLER TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOSHUA MORELL TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARCUS NUCKOLLS TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL PETERSEN TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRUCE WHIPPLE TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 LEM USITA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 100277 0 13319 KRISTA KOK FINANCE MANAGER 40.00 X 65060 0 15212 KELLY ELLIS ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 69154 0 7393 234491 0 35924 1 0 0 0 0 423543 700 423543 AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURE 713990 733829 733829 CAMP FIRWOOD 713990 691089 691089 RETREAT CENTER 713990 548132 548132 FIRCREEK DAY CAMP 713990 492630 492630 CHALET 713990 269375 269375 2735055 23970 23970 187334 21512 165822 165822 -14050 179872 47143 52905 -5762 -5762 -5762 62429 46315 16114 16114 88946 88946 88946 3447688 2735055 -14050 303140 46730 46730 270415 234487 35928 1509992 1291504 218488 35529 27099 8430 188975 213218 -24243 183093 162639 20454 19014 19014 49805 49805 4503 4503 86000 39685 42305 4010 151053 97600 53453 349359 278968 70391 4904 2840 2064 51412 42516 8896 31880 31880 204780 187456 17324 114204 90532 23672 DINING & KITCHEN SUPPLI 211124 210861 263 PROGRAM-SPECIFIC SUPPLI 108244 91371 13952 2921 VEHICLES & BOATS 82639 69428 13211 EQUIPMENTS, TOOLS, & RE 69970 39308 30662 37359 14930 17630 4799 3810984 3141172 658082 11730 163993 124184 1415309 754973 73814 177927 9476 13436 48769 59464 9512046 5368463 4051749 4143583 2341 1663 0 62542 5765451 5337772 122250 133017 27117 33208 265291 253887 298923 298923 766452 671452 1480033 1390487 X 4060760 3761844 224658 185441 4285418 3947285 5765451 5337772 X -363296 36000 -10837 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 700172 842173 1181694 638712 423543 3786294 2538697 909905 1199296 2127025 2735055 9509978 127460 12420 139880 3366329 1764498 2380990 2765737 3158598 13436152 19947 151435 146765 59100 77617 454864 0 19947 151435 146765 59100 77617 454864 12981288 134566 133372 134062 158813 211304 772117 134566 133372 134062 158813 211304 772117 65032 96928 56701 922935 151375 1292971 3565927 1994798 2571753 3847485 3521277 15501240 0.83740 0.84950 0.04980 0.04790 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 16000 16000 16000 16000 16000 16000 16000 16000 13000 3000 16000 1.00000 0 0 955443 955443 7163601 4370131 2793470 1393002 998332 394670 4143583 NOTE PAYABLE TO FIRS FELLOWSHIP OF BC 559452 POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS 112000 671452 3551515 36000 36000 3515515 -67827 -67827 3447688 3878811 67827 67827 3810984 0 3810984 PART V, LINE 4: THE CAMPERSHIP FUND WAS FORMED TO HELP SUPPORT CAMP ATTENDANCE FOR THOSE WHO ARE FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO ATTTEND. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: STORE ITEM EXPENSE & DIRECT RENTAL EXPENSES APPLIED AGAINST RELATED REVENUE -67,827. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: STORE ITEM EXPENSE & DIRECT RENTAL EXPENSES APPLIED AGAINST RELATED REVENUE 67,827. 1 FIRCREEK DAY CAMP CAMPERSHIPS 62 19400 AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURE (ASA) TUITION ASSISTANCE & CAMPERSHIPS 13 13762 RETREAT CENTER CAMPERSHIPS 1 141 CHALET CAMPERSHIPS 1 85 CAMP FIRWOOD CAMPERSHIPS 44 13342 PART I, LINE 2: ASSISTANCE REPRESENTS A REDUCTION IN THE FEES CHARGED TO CAMPERS AND GROUPS BASED ON THEIR FINANCIAL NEED. MANAGEMENT APPROVES ALL CAMPERSHIP AND TUITION ASSISTANCE ISSUED. ED FELLER BOARD MEMBER AND OWNER OF ED'S MECHANICAL SERVICE 12601 PROVIDED FURNACE AND HOT WATER HEATER REPAIR AT SOME OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SITES. 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE ORGANIZATION HAS THE FIRS COUNCIL TO ELECT THE GOVERNING BOARD. IT IS AN ADVISORY AND SUPPORT BODY WITH APPROXIMATELY 221 MEMBERS THAT MEETS ANNUALLY. NEW MEMBERS ARE NOMINATED BY INVITATION OF CURRENT COUNCIL MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE 990 PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH BOARD MEMBER HAS A SIGNED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON FILE. ANNUALLY, AT THE MARCH BOARD MEETING, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED, AND EACH MEMBER IS ASKED IF HE/SHE NEEDS TO DISCLOSE ANY RELATIONSHIP WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED IN CONFLICT, OR AMEND THEIR SIGNED POLICY IN ANY WAY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE FINANCE MANAGER SENDS DETAILS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT TO BE SHARED AND APPROVED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD AT THE NEXT MEETING. THE PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PROPOSED SALARY IS ALSO PRESENTED IN BUDGET REPORTS. ALL BUDGETS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY BE AVAILABLE AT OTHER WEBSITES (DUNN & BRADSTREET; GUIDESTAR). FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: TRANSFER OF ASSETS TO FIRS FOUNDATION -10,837. PART XII, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED IT'S OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESS FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. THE FIRS FOUNDATION 4605 CABLE ST BELLINGHAM WA 98229 911689851 RECEIVE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, INVESTING AND DISTRIBUTING GIFTS. WA 501(C)(3) LINE 12B, II THE FIRS BIBLE AND MISSIONARY CONFERENCE 1 FIRS FELLOWSHIP OF BRITISH COLUMBIA 3788 156 ST SURREY BC CA V3Z 0H6 VOTES ON RATIFICATION OF BYLAW CHANGES VOTED BY THE BOARD. CA 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 FIRS FELLOWSHIP OF BRITISH COLUMBIA E 559452 BALANCE OWING FIRS FELLOWSHIP OF BRITISH COLUMBIA R 12560 CASH AMOUNT FIRS FELLOWSHIP OF BRITISH COLUMBIA C 12000 CASH AMOUNT