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 |
| Email: | You need to enable javascript to see the email |
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 |
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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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
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| Transparency Grade of : C |
| Criteria category | Grade | Other Comments |
| Timeliness: | 70 | 12/8/2007 4:59:57 PM: Organization made financial information available greater than 7 ˝ months. |
| Financial Information: | 90 | 12/8/2007 5:00:04 PM: Organization provided a reasonable amount of useful financial information. |
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| Ranking Category | Rating | Overall Rank | Christian Growth Sector |
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| Overall Efficiency Rating |  | 312 of 352 | 32 of 43 |
| Fund Acquisition Decision |  | 181 of 352 | 16 of 43 |
| Resource Allocation Decision | | 283 of 352 | 27 of 43 |
| Asset Utilization Decision | | 337 of 352 | 38 of 43 |
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| Funding Ratios | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
| Grants & Allocations | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Specific Assistance to Individuals | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Benefits Paid To or For Members | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Compensation of Officers, Directors | $64,877 | $61,286 | $65,705 | $67,769 | $67,334 |
| Other Salaries, Wages | $282,094 | $249,758 | $237,632 | $283,094 | $238,483 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $68,386 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Payroll Taxes | $24,933 | $66,096 | $74,828 | $60,506 | $70,895 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accounting Fees | $6,200 | $6,553 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Legal Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Supplies | $170,207 | $140,543 | $114,476 | $115,157 | $126,177 |
| Telephone | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Postage & Shipping | $19,234 | $22,462 | $20,576 | $19,503 | $19,354 |
| Occupancy | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Equipment Rental & Maintenance | $56,219 | $38,230 | $29,585 | $36,018 | $46,333 |
| Printing & Publications | $0 | $0 | $8,138 | $4,704 | $10,072 |
| Travel | $5,876 | $2,928 | $1,128 | $6,658 | $3,750 |
| Conferences, Conventions & Meetings | $3,715 | $2,650 | $2,794 | $2,621 | $7,715 |
| Interest | $23,973 | $3,599 | $3,900 | $5,855 | $8,159 |
| Depreciation, Depletion etc. | $75,744 | $55,161 | $52,559 | $51,691 | $61,942 |
| Other Expenses | $230,629 | $191,239 | $176,291 | $155,429 | $127,024 |
| TOTAL NATURAL EXPENSES | $1,034,587 | $840,505 | $787,612 | $809,005 | $787,238 |