Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LIVING WATERS BIBLE CAMP INC
Employer identification number
23-7068380
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
242,683
160,483
180,850
222,739
257,131
1,063,886
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
242,683
160,483
180,850
222,739
257,131
1,063,886
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
99,985
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
963,901
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
242,683
160,483
180,850
222,739
257,131
1,063,886
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
2,279
2,326
12,804
1,694
796
19,899
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
1,876
1,282
1,761
2,589
3,364
10,872
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
1,094,657
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
1,568,136
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
88.060 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
85.020 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LIVING WATERS BIBLE CAMP INC
Employer identification number
23-7068380
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
PART I, LINE 1 - THE MISSION OF LWBC IS TO REACH, TRAIN AND EQUIP INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME SERVANT LEADERS THROUGH THE TRUTH OF GOD'S WORD AND ADVENTURES IN HIS CREATION. OUR VISION IS TO BE A PREMIER CHRISTIAN RESOURCE FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CREATION EXPERIENCE IN THE MIDWEST. OUR OBJECTIVE BEING TO GLORIFY GOD BY PROVIDING A CAMPING ENVIRONMENT WHERE DIVERSE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES CAN CONSIDER THE MESSAGE OF GOD'S WORD AND BEGIN OR ENHANCE A MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST AND GAIN AN INCREASED APPRECIATION FOR GOD'S MARVELOUS CREATION. THE CORPORATION OPERATES THE CAMP FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. TRAINING IS PROVIDED FOR STAFF TO EQUIP THEM TO SERVE AT CAMPS AND IN VARIOUS MISSION ACTIVITIES. CAMPERS ARE TAUGHT THE WONDERS OF CREATION THROUGH A WELL EQUIPPED NATURE CENTER MUSEUM, A PLANETARIUM, A TELESCOPE AND HANDS ON STUDIES OF ROCKS, CAVES, TREES, VEGETATION, LAKES AND STREAMS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
CREATION. THE STAFF CARES FOR A NUMBER OF ANIMALS, BIRDS AND REPTILES WHICH ARE USED FOR TEACHING LESSONS. A SPRING-FED POND IS AN IDEAL HOME TO YOUNG GROWING TROUT WHICH ARE THEN PLANTED IN NEARBY STREAMS BY THE DNR. THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE IN THE NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES TO ATTEND LECTURES AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS, SUCH AS WORK PROJECT DAYS AND WINTER FUN DAYS AND SUGAR BUSH DAYS FOR OBSERVING MAPLE SYRUP BEING MADE. TWO WEEKS OF INTENSIVE TRAINING WERE CONDUCTED FOR 20 YOUNG PEOPLE TO EQUIP THEM TO MAKE USE OF THEIR TALENTS AS FUTURE CAMP STAFF AND TO PREPARE THEM TO BE LEADERS AND ROLE MODELS IN THEIR SCHOOLS, CHURCHES AND HOME COMMUNITIES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
DAN MELCHER JR MICHAEL MELCHER BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER FATHER/SON
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS NOT PROVIDED TO THE CORPORATION'S GOVERNING BODY BEFORE IT WAS FILED. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS REVIEWED THE FORM 990 BEFORE IT WAS FILED AND HE ASSISTED THE PREPARER IN ANSWERING VARIOUS QUESTIONS. AT A LATER DATE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WHO HAVE A BACKGROUND IN FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS MATTERS WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990. THIS BEING A COMPLEX FORM, NOT EVERY BOARD MEMBER HAS THE QUALIFICATIONS TO EVALUATE ITS CONTENTS AND THE ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE STAFF HANDBOOK SETS FORTH A STEP BY STEP PROCESS FOR RESOLVING STAFF CONFLICTS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES VIEW THEIR POSITIONS AS A COMMITMENT TO SERVING GOD AND THEY REALIZE THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE TO GOD FIRST AND FOREMOST FOR HOW THEY SERVE ON THE BOARD AND HOW THEY LIVE THEIR LIVES. THESE INDIVIDUALS SIGN A STATEMENT OF FAITH WHICH CLEARLY SETS FORTH THEIR BELIEF IN GOD'S WORD, THE BIBLE, AS THE GUIDING DOCUMENT FOR THEIR LIVES AND FOR THE OVER ALL MISSION OF THE CAMP. EACH OFFICER, BOARD MEMBER AND KEY EMPLOYEE IS AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF A LOCAL CHURCH IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE ELDERS IN THESE CHURCHES PROVIDE OVERSIGHT TO ENCOURAGE PARISHIONERS TO BE ACCOUNTABLE TO LIVE LIVES WHICH BRING GLORY AND HONOR TO GOD AND WHICH ARE IN OBEDIENCE TO HIS WORD. THESE CHURCH RELATIONSHIPS SERVE TO ENCOURAGE THE BOARD MEMBERS TO WORK DILIGENTLY TO HELP THE CAMP TO CARRY OUT ITS MISSION IN AN EFFECTIVE WAY AND HELPS THESE INDIVIDUALS TO NOT SEEK PERSONAL GAIN FROM THEIR POSITION ON THE BOARD. AS A RESULT, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RARELY ARE AN ISSUE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
EACH OF THE FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO RAISE APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF OF THEIR SUPPORT FROM CHURCHES AND CHRISTIAN FRIENDS. THOSE WHO COMMIT TO PROVIDING SUPPORT SEND THEIR CHECKS TO THE CAMP OFFICE, MADE PAYABLE TO LIVING WATERS BIBLE CAMP. THE CAMP IS A MEMBER OF CHRISTIAN CAMPING INTERNATIONAL WHICH IS AN ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN CAMPS ORGANIZED TO HELP EACH OTHER OPERATE CHRISTIAN CAMPS IN AN EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE MANNER. THE ASSOCIATION HAS AVAILABLE COMPENSATION INFORMATION PAID BY MEMBER CAMPS TO EMPLOYEES AT VARIOUS LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY. THE CAMP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE BOARD REVIEW CCCA'S COMPENSATION INFORMATION AND THEN A SALARY RANGE IS SET FOR EACH PAID POSITION AT LIVING WATERS. THE LWBC EMPLOYEES ARE GENERALLY PAID 70%-90% OF THE AVERAGE COMPENSATION LEVELS OF THE OTHER CCCA CAMPS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
SEE RESPONSE TO 15A ABOVE
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE CORPORATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. A COPY OF THE BALANCE SHEET AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR AND A COPY OF THE STATEMENT OF OPERATONS FOR THE YEAR ARE INCLUDED IN AN ANNUAL CAMP REPORT PREPARED AFTER THE END OF EACH FISCAL YEAR. COPIES OF THIS ANNUAL REPORT ARE SENT TO CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO SUPPORT THE CAMP FINANCIALLY AND IN OTHER WAYS. THE ANNUAL REPORT IS GIVEN TO OTHER INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUEST IT. IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL INFORMATION, THE REPORT CONTAINS A BRIEF REPORT FROM EACH SUMMER CAMP DIRECTOR SHARING HIGHLIGHTS OF THEIR CAMP SESSION. EACH FULL TIME STAFF MEMBER PROVIDES A WRITTEN REPORT OF THEIR AREA OF SERVICE AT THE CAMP AND THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE PAST YEAR. THE REPORT ALSO CONTAINS SECTIONS WHICH LAY OUT DETAILED FUTURE PLANS, UP-COMING EVENTS, FINANCIAL NEEDS AND PRAYER REQUESTS. THIS ANNUAL REPORT WITH ITS NUMEROUS PHOTOS IS A VERY EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION TOOL. THE 2014 ANNUAL REPORT COVERING THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 2013 - SEPTEMBER 2014 CONSISTS OF 24 8 1/2"X11" PAGES.