Nonprofit · EIN 38-1558540
MARANATHA BIBLE AND MISSIONARY CONFERENCE INC
Tax-exempt · MUSKEGON, MI 49441
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $12,363,514 | $6,560,038 | $5,803,476 | $31,230,175 | $1,617,770 | $29,612,405 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $13,462,588 | $5,964,301 | $7,498,287 | $24,973,624 | $1,164,695 | $23,808,929 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,172,577 | $5,318,807 | $853,770 | $17,433,763 | $1,123,121 | $16,310,642 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,305,152
- Program service revenue
- $3,463,840
- Investment income
- $568,178
- Net rental income
- $980,633
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $271,966
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $45,711
- Other revenue
- $1,026,344
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $364,761
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $281,251
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,984,349
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,606,845
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $478
- Accounting fees
- $47,663
- Occupancy
- $673,163
- Travel
- $35,692
- Depreciation
- $1,291,929
- Program services (functional)
- $5,408,301
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,151,737
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $24,973,624
- Total assets, end of year
- $31,230,175
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,617,770
- Net assets, end of year
- $29,612,405
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,129,472
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $19,924,189
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,688,216
- Gross receipts
- $13,328,801
- Employees
- 268
- Volunteers
- 79
- Year formed
- 1940
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Preuss | President Officer | 40 | $158,105 | $14,652 |
| Kirk Cutler | Financial Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $92,103 | $16,391 |
| John Borgman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marissa Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Warren | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Wickstra | VPTreasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Beckett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Potter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Drew Wolford | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Heneveld | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Eckert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Suwyn | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Creswell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Nyenuis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul VandeBunte | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Preuss | President Officer | 40 | $151,972 | $19,517 |
| Kirk Cutler | Financial Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $94,467 | $16,433 |
| John Borgman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marissa Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Warren | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Beckett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Potter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Heneveld | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Eckert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Creswell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Wickstra | VPTreasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Drew Wolford | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Suwyn | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Preuss | President Officer | 40 | $98,810 | $14,978 |
| Glenn Bussies | Director of Operations Officer | 40 | $30,857 | $10,844 |
| Gary Feenstra | President retired Officer | 5 | $4,690 | $0 |
| Dan Heneveld | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter McCarty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Nyenhuis | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Creswell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Eckert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Bock | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David VanDyke | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Borgman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Potter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Beckett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Loril Garrett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Wickstra | VPTreasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Conni VandeBunte | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Melby | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4759 LAKE HARBOR ROAD, MUSKEGON, MI 49441-5217
- In care of
- % CHRIS PREUSS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Chris Preuss, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon, MI 49441
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS PREUSS, President
- Phone
- (231) 798-2161
- Website
- www.VacationWithPurpose.org
- Return prepared by
- James H Quist CPA PLC
Mission
Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference has a mission to provide spiritual renewal in a recreational setting emphasizing Bible teaching and worldwide missions.
Program accomplishments
- Conference activities include tabernacle meetings, food service, youth recreation, housing, etc. to glorify the LORD Jesus Christ and uphold the Maranatha statement of faith. These activities are carried out through conferences, seminars, retreats, banquets and similar activities throughout the year.Expenses $5,408,301 · grants $364,761 · revenue $3,463,840
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 | 990 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
- 38-1558540
- 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
- 1945
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $31,230,175
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,328,801
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $12,363,514 | $6,560,038 | $31,230,175 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $13,462,588 | $5,964,301 | $24,973,624 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,172,577 | $5,318,807 | $17,433,763 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,009,573 | $4,647,982 | $16,060,904 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 38-1558540).
Questions about MARANATHA BIBLE AND MISSIONARY CONFERENCE INC
- What is the EIN of MARANATHA BIBLE AND MISSIONARY CONFERENCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MARANATHA BIBLE AND MISSIONARY CONFERENCE INC is 38-1558540.
- Is MARANATHA BIBLE AND MISSIONARY CONFERENCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1945.
- Are donations to MARANATHA BIBLE AND MISSIONARY CONFERENCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MARANATHA BIBLE AND MISSIONARY CONFERENCE INC 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 MARANATHA BIBLE AND MISSIONARY CONFERENCE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MARANATHA BIBLE AND MISSIONARY CONFERENCE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MARANATHA BIBLE AND MISSIONARY CONFERENCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Chris Preuss.
- Who are the officers and directors of MARANATHA BIBLE AND MISSIONARY CONFERENCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $158,105 (Chris Preuss, President).
- How much revenue does MARANATHA BIBLE AND MISSIONARY CONFERENCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,363,514, expenses of $6,560,038 and total assets of $31,230,175 at year end.
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