Mission
EQUIPPING YOUNG PEOPLE TO SHARE THE LOVE OF JESUS AND RADICALLY TRANSFORM THE WORLD.
Public Charity
THE FIRS BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONFERENCE
Based in BELLINGHAM, WA, THE FIRS BIBLE & MISSIONARY CONFERENCE operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $4.1M in revenue, $4.3M in expenses, $5.3M in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 20 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $685K.
EIN: 910609820
BELLINGHAM, WA
Christianity
NTEE: X20
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$4.1M
Total Expenses$4.3M
Total Assets$5.3M
Grant Records20
Funding Total$685K
Filing Years2019–2024
Where $100 goes at The Firs Bible & Missionary Conference
How The Firs Bible & Missionary Conference divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$79
Programs
the work itself
$20
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $79 for programs
$26
Located on the shores of lake whatcom, camp firwood offers
$17
After school adventure (asa) is a program, serving students in the Bellingham school district (k-fifth graders) during non-school hours
$15
Founded in 1921 and located near lake whatcom, the firs retreat center is an ideal spot for family, adult and youth retreats
Plus 3 more programs. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
RETREAT CENTERS AND CAMPS
$20,000
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$11,320
RELIGION RELATED
$5,350
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$11,660
OSPI SUMMER
$44,000
Showing up to 5 of 20 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
HR, RISK AND SAFETY MGR
Andy Vandermeulen
VICE PRESIDENT
Jen Vandermeulen
TRUSTEE
Joshua Morell
SECRETARY
Julianna Anderson
TRUSTEE
Karen Watson
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kelly Ellis
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.1M | $4.3M | $5.3M |
| 2023 | $3.4M | $3.8M | $5.3M |
| 2022 | $3.8M | $3.2M | $5.8M |
| 2020 | $2.4M | $2.4M | $4.9M |
| 2019 | $3.5M | $3.5M | $4.7M |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $3.5M to $4.1M (+18%), with total assets most recently reported at $5.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.