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Nonprofit · EIN 56-6063977

SOUTHERN BIBLE TESTIMONY INC

Also known as CAMP LIVING WATER

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BRYSON CITY, NC 28713

Financials

$317K$358K2023$555K$468K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTHERN BIBLE TESTIMONY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$555,075$468,041$87,034$2,053,849$849$2,053,000
December 31, 2023990$317,478$357,974-$40,496$1,936,383$699$1,935,684
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$310,910
Program service revenue
$243,221
Investment income
$944
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$168,977
Other salaries and wages
$18,266
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$202,834
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,877
Occupancy
$35,066
Travel
$535
Depreciation
$26,149
Program services (functional)
$329,638
Management and general (functional)
$138,403

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,936,383
Total assets, end of year
$2,053,849
Total liabilities, end of year
$849
Net assets, end of year
$2,053,000
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,723,024
Publicly traded securities
$271,634
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,053,000
Gross receipts
$555,075
Employees
30
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1947
State of legal domicile
NC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jonathan WatsonExecutive Director
Highest-paid employee
40$0
Keith BrownBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Alan CaldwellBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Clayton DavisBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Aaron LangstonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Joe MichalBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Stuart SloanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Graham StoreyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Danny WalkerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jonathan WatsonExecutive Director
Highest-paid employee
40$0
Keith BrownBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Alan CaldwellBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Clayton DavisBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Aaron LangstonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Joe MichalBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Stuart SloanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Graham StoreyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Danny WalkerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1510 W DEEP CREEK RD, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713-6905
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jonathan Watson, 1510 West Deep Creek, Bryson City, NC 28713
Signed the 990
Jonathan Watson, Chairman, Board of Dir
Phone
(828) 488-6012
Return prepared by
Brooks CPA PLLC

Mission

To honor Christ and to make Him known to the children and families of the Southeast, through the use of: Youth camps and wilderness programs, Teaching of Leadership skills, Community programs and Facilities for other Organizations.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Camps and retreats: Proved mentoring and encouragement to young people through week-long Bible camps; trained young people in leadership and child care techniques; hosted families in weekend retreats to improve functioning and communication as families and in their community
    Expenses $294,426 · revenue $189,509
  • Youth soccer program: served children and families for weekday soccer including coaching on soccer skills, low-key team competition and good sportsmanship.
    Expenses $35,212 · revenue $36,008
  • Hosted church groups and large family reunions/celebrations, as well as numerous small gatherings.
    revenue $4,013

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-6063977
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,053,849
Income (IRS master file)
$555,075

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2017
Posted by the IRS
February 12, 2018
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2017

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$555,075$468,041$2,053,849XML
990December 2023$317,478$357,974$1,936,383XML
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 56-6063977).

Questions about SOUTHERN BIBLE TESTIMONY INC

What is the EIN of SOUTHERN BIBLE TESTIMONY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN BIBLE TESTIMONY INC is 56-6063977.
Is SOUTHERN BIBLE TESTIMONY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2017.
Are donations to SOUTHERN BIBLE TESTIMONY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTHERN BIBLE TESTIMONY 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 SOUTHERN BIBLE TESTIMONY INC 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 SOUTHERN BIBLE TESTIMONY INC 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 SOUTHERN BIBLE TESTIMONY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jonathan Watson.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN BIBLE TESTIMONY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SOUTHERN BIBLE TESTIMONY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $555,075, expenses of $468,041 and total assets of $2,053,849 at year end.

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