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Bible Doctrines To Live By Inc

  • Comstock Park, MI
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 1982
  • EIN: 38-2405600

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Religion-Related, Spiritual Development / Protestant (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$657k (2023)

Expenses
$361k (2023)

Total Assets
$914k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$26.4k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$657,218
Expenses
$360,861
Net Income
$296,357
Net Assets
$887,957
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $611,499
93.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $138
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $45,581
6.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $141,735
39.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $914,363
Total Liabilities $26,406
Net Assets $887,957
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Turner I (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Turner Ii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Jewett (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michael Levenhagen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Mcgarvey (Associate Di) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Ritchey (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Neil Schnaath (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jim Stringham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Wright (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$256,969
Expenses
$328,070
Net Income
-$71,101
Net Assets
$583,808
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $229,280
89.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $65
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $27,624
10.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $107,354
32.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $596,831
Total Liabilities $13,023
Net Assets $583,808
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Jewett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Levenhagen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Mcgarvey (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Ritchey (Assistant Di) $0 $0 $0
Neil Schnaath (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jim Stringham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Turner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Wright (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$270,561
Expenses
$285,493
Net Income
-$14,932
Net Assets
$655,146
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $237,716
87.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $32,844
12.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $107,068
37.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $655,725
Total Liabilities $579
Net Assets $655,146
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Jewett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Levenhagen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Mcgarvey (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Ritchey (Assistant Di) $0 $0 $0
Neil Schnaath (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jim Stringham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Turner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Wright (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$326,253
Expenses
$272,970
Net Income
$53,283
Net Assets
$671,276
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $297,059
91.1%
Program Services $11,980
3.7%
Investment Income $96
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$10,484
Other Revenue $27,602
8.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $96,827
35.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $671,329
Total Liabilities $53
Net Assets $671,276
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
L Darlene Homoki (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Scott Jewett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Levenhagen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joel Mcgarvey (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Ritchey (Assistant Di) $0 $0 $0
Neil Schnaath (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jim Stringham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Turner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Wright (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 30, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$238,651
Expenses
$313,518
Net Income
-$74,867
Net Assets
$613,534
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $208,900
87.5%
Program Services $10,688
4.5%
Investment Income $146
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $18,917
7.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $105,860
33.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $614,287
Total Liabilities $753
Net Assets $613,534
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joel Mcgarvey (Executive Di) $23,781 $0 $0
Matthew Ritchey (Assistant Di) $16,494 $0 $0
L Darlene Homoki (Secretary/Tr) $16,108 $0 $0
Scott Jewett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Levenhagen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil Schnaath (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jim Stringham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Turner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Wright (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$278,568
Expenses
$324,650
Net Income
-$46,082
Net Assets
$695,227
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $243,198
87.3%
Program Services $11,972
4.3%
Investment Income $181
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $23,217
8.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $129,435
39.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $695,671
Total Liabilities $444
Net Assets $695,227
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
S Lee Homoki (President) $26,698 $0 $0
Joel Mcgarvey (Executive Di) $22,776 $0 $0
Matthew Richey (Director You) $19,302 $0 $0
Darlene Homoki (Secretary/Tr) $10,908 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$336,105
Expenses
$308,558
Net Income
$27,547
Net Assets
$739,833
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $305,084
90.8%
Program Services $11,460
3.4%
Investment Income $224
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $19,337
5.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $139,141
45.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $740,659
Total Liabilities $826
Net Assets $739,833

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$620,197
Expenses
$295,447
Net Income
$324,750
Net Assets
$712,286
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $567,567
91.5%
Program Services $14,359
2.3%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $12,912
2.1%
Other Revenue $25,355
4.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $101,754
34.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $715,635
Total Liabilities $3,349
Net Assets $712,286

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$255,633
Expenses
$252,052
Net Income
$3,581
Net Assets
$387,536
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $239,726
93.8%
Program Services $2,435
1.0%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $13,318
5.2%
Other Revenue $150
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,714
30.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $23,681
9.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $396,218
Total Liabilities $8,682
Net Assets $387,536
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
S Lee Homoki (President, Ambassador At Large) $15,098 $0 $9,000
Darlene Homoki (Secretary Treasurer) $9,348 $0 $0
Matthew Ritchey (Director Of Youth And Family Outreach) $4,062 $0 $7,938
Joel Mc Garvey (Executive Director) $3,884 $0 $18,500
Neal Schnaath (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Harry Bultema (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Price (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Stringham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paul Turner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$258,570
Expenses
$250,185
Net Income
$8,385
Net Assets
$383,272
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $244,419
94.5%
Program Services $2,931
1.1%
Investment Income $26
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $11,193
4.3%
Other Revenue $1
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,073
26.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $27,179
10.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $398,102
Total Liabilities $14,830
Net Assets $383,272
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
S Lee Homoki (President, Ambassador At Large) $15,678 $0 $9,346
Darlene Homoki (Secretary Treasurer) $9,707 $0 $0
Joel Mc Garvey (Executive Director) $3,405 $0 $20,563
Neal Schnaath (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Harry Bultema (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ken Peebles (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Price (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Stringham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 31, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$207,508
Expenses
$231,824
Net Income
-$24,316
Net Assets
$374,876
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $194,214
93.6%
Program Services $1,640
0.8%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $11,061
5.3%
Other Revenue $589
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,125
16.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $51,017
22.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $396,111
Total Liabilities $21,235
Net Assets $374,876
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joel Mc Garvey (Executive Director And Evangelist) $24,027 $0 $19,800
S Lee Homoki (President, Associate Director) $15,098 $0 $9,000
Darlene Homoki (Secretary Treasurer) $9,348 $0 $0
James Stringham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Harry Bultema (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norman Price (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ken Peebles (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brent Biller (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Neal Schnaath (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 12, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$235,882
Expenses
$270,296
Net Income
-$34,414
Net Assets
$398,209
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $223,077
94.6%
Program Services $2,674
1.1%
Investment Income $58
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,000
2.1%
Net Inventory Sales $4,964
2.1%
Other Revenue $109
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,022
22.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $28,896
10.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $412,203
Total Liabilities $13,994
Net Assets $398,209

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$271,010
Expenses
$252,860
Net Income
$18,150
Net Assets
$433,441
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $256,314
94.6%
Program Services $11,767
4.3%
Investment Income $35
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $918
0.3%
Other Revenue $1,976
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,556
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,420
22.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $447,794
Total Liabilities $14,353
Net Assets $433,441

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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