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Bair Lake Bible Camp

Rating
Sector:

Christian Growth

Total
Revenue:

$1,119,668

Total
Expenses:

$1,034,587

Net
Assets:

$1,510,653
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Research Analysis
Financial Information

Ministry Pie Chart

Database Avg This Ministry
Program 79.7% 68.3%
General & Admin 12.6% 23.7%
Fundraising 6.8% 2.1%
Savings .4% 7.5%


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Age Size Box:

>50
Yr(s)25-50
<25
<$1m$1m-
$5m
>$5m

Summary

The purpose of Bair Lake Bible Camp is to provide a camping experience that will enable a young person to make long strides toward physical, mental and spiritual maturity with the ultimate goal being to produce young men and women capable of filling leadership roles with a strong Christian foundation.

Bair Lake also offers fall/winter/spring rental opportunities for like-minded church youth groups, men's and women's groups couple and family conferences, leadership retreats and family reunions. The camp is available for both weekday and weekend use. The unique facilities stand ready for your retreat, conference, seminar, meeting or informal gathering.

Contact Information: [ Back to top ]

Mailing Address:12500 Prang St.
Jones , MI
49061-9061
Website: www.blbc.com
Phone:(269) 244-5193
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Organization Details [ Back to top ]

EIN: 386088246
CEO/President: Mr. Bob Tissot Tax Deductible: Yes
Chairman: Mr. Rick Larman Fiscal Year End: September 30
Board Size: 12 Financial info from: 990
Founder: Plymouth Brethren churches Member of ECFA: Yes
Year Founded: 1956 Member of ECFA since: 2000

Purpose [ Back to top ]

    The purpose of Bair Lake Bible Camp is to provide a camping experience that will enable a young person to make long strides toward physical, mental and spiritual maturity with the ultimate goal being to produce young men and women capable of filling leadership roles with a strong Christian foundation.

    Bair Lake also offers fall/winter/spring rental opportunities for like-minded church youth groups, men's and women's groups couple and family conferences, leadership retreats and family reunions. The camp is available for both weekday and weekend use. The unique facilities stand ready for your retreat, conference, seminar, meeting or informal gathering.

    Activities include:
  • Adventure Challenge Education (ACE) Unity building course
  • Four Square Volleyball Court
  • Lighted Sand Volleyball Court Basketball/Tennis Court
  • Boating on a 200-Acre Lake
  • Canoe, Paddle, Splash Boats
  • Indoor Game Room
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Mini Golf
  • Soccer Field
  • Winter Activities
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Ice Skating
  • Lighted Tubing Hill
  • Frisbee Golf Course
  • Carpet Ball
  • Climbing Tower
  • Broom Ball
  • Zip Line
  • High/Low Ropes Course
  • Double Zip Line

    Accomodations
  • RV sites with electrical hook-up
  • Farmhouse: Original renovated two-story home adapted to meet your group needs. Living area with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Sleeps 30.
  • Retreat Center: Newly remodeled spacious meeting area with fireplace, attached to full kitchen. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Sleeps 30.
  • Cabins: 12 two-room cabins. Ten beds in main room, with 2-bed private counselor quarters. Central bath.
  • Lakeview Inn: Eight attractive private rooms with two double beds and bath. Attached to Lakeview Lodge. 4 persons maximum.
  • Office Complex: 3 newly constructed motel rooms with one double bed and bath.
  • Sunrise Lodge: All inclusive retreat facility with 4 large dormitory style rooms, enclosed shared bath plus 4 private rooms with 1 double bed, linens and private bath. Meeting area attached making this facility a great retreat option for your group of 50.

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History [ Back to top ]

Established in 1956 by the Plymouth Brethren churches, Bair Lake Bible Camp has expanded to incorporate various evangelical groups in its leadership and constituency.

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Research Analysis

Transparency Grade [ Back to top ]

Transparency Grade of : C
Criteria categoryGradeOther Comments
Timeliness:70
Financial Information:90
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MinistryWatch.com 5 Star Financial Efficiency Ratings [ Back to top ]

Ranking CategoryRatingOverall RankChristian Growth Sector
Overall Efficiency RatingStarStar296 of 347    24 of 37
Fund Acquisition DecisionStarStarStar173 of 347      10 of 37
Resource Allocation DecisionStarStar266 of 347      20 of 37
Asset Utilization DecisionStar329 of 347      33 of 37
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Ministry Statement or Response [ Back to top ]

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Financial Information:

Financial Ratios[ Back to top ]

Funding RatiosDatabase Average20082007200620052004
Return on FR Efforts10%6%6%7%0%0%
Fundraising Cost Ratio7%2%2%2%0%0%
Contributions Reliance83%39%38%30%0%0%
Fundraising Expense Ratio7%2%3%2%0%0%
Other Revenue Reliance17%61%62%70%0%0%
Operating RatiosDatabase Average20082007200620052004
Program Expense Ratio80%74%77%71%0%0%
Spending Ratio100%92%77%88%0%0%
Program Output Ratio80%68%59%63%0%0%
Savings Ratio0%8%23%12%0%0%
Reserve Accumulation Rate11%6%18%9%0%0%
General & Admin Ratio13%24%20%26%0%0%
Investing RatiosDatabase Average20082007200620052004
Total Asset Turnover2.8x.57x.49x.63x0x0x
Degree of L-T Investment2.85x9.78x4.54x5.98x0x0x
Current Asset Turnover5.26x5.56x2.23x3.76x0x0x
Age of Assets9.7yr(s)0.0yr(s)0.0yr(s)0.0yr(s)0.0yr(s)0.0yr(s)
Liquidity RatiosDatabase Average20082007200620052004
Current Ratio2964.81x3.68x12.55x10.17x0x0x
Current Liabilities Ratio.31x.27x.08x.1x0x0x
Liquid Reserve Level4.96x1.57x4.96x2.88x0x0x
Solvency RatiosDatabase Average20082007200620052004
Liabilities Ratio.23x.17x.17x.06x0x0x
Debt Ratio.06x.14x.15x.04x0x0x
Reserve Coverage Ratio80%146%170%149%0%0%

Financials[ Back to top ]

Balance Sheet
Assets20082007200620052004
Cash$158,048$346,697$178,727$81,829$77,967
Receivables, Inventories & Prepaids$5,706$8,435$11,243$10,681$20,583
Short-Term Investments$22,456$22,339$19,583$20,620$18,360
Total Current Assets$186,210$377,471$209,553$113,130$116,910
Long-Term Investments$1,634,420$852,731$771,445$785,631$808,795
Fixed Assets$0$0$0$0$0
Other Long-Term Assets$0$482,611$273,163$272,318$241,493
Total Long-Term Assets$1,634,420$1,335,342$1,044,608$1,057,949$1,050,288
TOTAL ASSETS$1,820,630$1,712,813$1,254,161$1,171,079$1,167,198
Liabilities20082007200620052004
Payables & Accrued Expenses$35,678$21,941$14,344$34,631$40,348
Other Current Liabilities$14,883$8,146$6,264$2,343$2,278
Total Current Liabilities$50,561$30,087$20,608$36,974$42,626
Debt$253,656$252,355$55,797$58,216$93,067
Other Long-Term Liabilities$5,760$4,798$4,308$7,171$3,043
Total Long-Term Liabilities$259,416$257,153$60,105$65,387$96,110
TOTAL LIABILITIES$309,977$287,240$80,713$102,361$138,736
Assets20082007200620052004
Unrestricted$1,389,052$1,207,015$1,008,108$988,060$1,007,087
Temporarily Restricted$121,601$218,558$165,340$80,658$21,375
Permanently Restricted$0$0$0$0$0
NET ASSETS$1,510,653$1,425,573$1,173,448$1,068,718$1,028,462
Revenue and Expenses
Revenue20082007200620052004
Total Contributions$431,283$411,717$271,072$286,395$307,726
Program Service Revenue$633,978$645,859$604,927$543,339$587,717
Membership Dues$0$0$0$0$0
Investment Income$0$0$0$0$0
Other Revenue$54,407$35,054$16,343$19,527$13,291
Total Other Revenue$688,385$680,913$621,270$562,866$601,008
TOTAL REVENUE$1,119,668$1,092,630$892,342$849,261$908,734
Expenses20082007200620052004
Program Services$765,086$644,666$562,586$693,528$670,221
Management & General$245,489$169,104$205,507$87,459$86,715
Fundraising$24,012$26,735$19,519$28,018$30,302
TOTAL EXPENSES$1,034,587$840,505$787,614$809,005$787,238
Change in Net Assets20082007200620052004
SURPLUS (DEFICIT)$85,081$252,125$104,728$40,256$121,496
Other Changes in Net Assets$0$0$0$0$0
TOTAL CHANGE IN NET ASSETS$85,081$252,125$104,728$40,256$121,496