Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Bethesda Lutheran Communities Inc |
390806446 | 9 | Yes | 26,188,738 | 0 | |
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26,188,738 | 0 | ||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 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 VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2019 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019: | ||||
| a From 2014....... | ||||
| b From 2015....... | ||||
| c From 2016....... | ||||
| d From 2017....... | ||||
| e From 2018....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2019..... | ||||
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Software ID: | 19009572 |
| Software Version: | v1.00 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part I, Line 1 | The stated purpose of Bethesda Lutheran Foundation, Inc. per article VIII, Section 1 of its Articles of Incorporation is "to solicit, hold, manage, invest and expend endowment funds and other gifts, grants and bequests, whether consisting of real or personal property, and whether subject to directions or conditions imposed by donors, exclusively for the maintenance and benefit of Bethesda Lutheran Communities, Inc. of Watertown, Wisconsin and such of its charitable, religious or educational programs or activities as the board of directors of this corporation from time to time deem to be suitable and appropriate." The Bethesda Lutheran Foundation is proud to have been able to support Bethesda Lutheran Communities in accomplishing the following goals in the year ending August 31, 2020: Bethesda provides high quality, innovative services for nearly 1,500 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 13 states. These services are intended to meet the needs of the whole person and promote their ability to live as independently as possible. Bethesda provides safe and loving homes, including traditional group homes, with care provided by direct support professionals, some of whom have been nationally recognized by ANCOR for their dedication. Bethesda is growing its host home/family living home operations, which match an individual, couple or family with a person who has a disability. A new residential concept, Bethesda Cornerstone Village, recently opened in Minnesota and is expanding across the country. Cornerstone Village is an apartment community that welcomes people with disabilities and others of all abilities, built with the latest technology to enable independent living and offering onsite programming to help people stay active and feel included. Employment services prepare people with disabilities to attain and hold a meaningful job, and these services take many forms, including coaching by Bethesda staff and community partnerships. In collaboration with Concordia University Wisconsin, Bethesda offers a two-year program, Bethesda College, that offers life, employment and learning skills. For families struggling with a loved one's behavioral challenges, Bethesda offers therapists through its behavioral supports program to provide expertise and solutions. Financial services available through Bethesda allow people with disabilities and their families to effectively manage resources to ensure the best possible financial outcomes. Bethesda operates an Innovation Lab in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which serves as a technology hub that brings together internal and external partners, including university researchers, to create and refine innovate solutions to promote safety, security and independence for people with disabilities. As a Christian organization, Bethesda provides devotional resources, disability awareness materials, and adaptive communication pieces to individuals and congregations. Bethesda relies on an active corps of volunteers, including the 3,000 members of the Bethesda Auxiliary, to extend its reach. Bethesda operates 13 thrift shops in six states that generate revenue to help support people with disabilities. The stores, staffed by employees and volunteers, provide affordable shopping options to families and employment opportunities for people of all abilities. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | Bethesda Lutheran Communities elects the Bethesda Foundation directors |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b | As provided in the bylaws, during the relevant tax year changes to the bylaws could not be made without the concurrent approval of the Board of Directors of Bethesda Lutheran Communities, Inc. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | The Form 990 was prepared by staff and reviewed and approved by the Chief Financial Officer. The Form 990 was then presented to the Board of Directors for review. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | Annually each November, every director is required to assess the potential for any conflicts of interest and sign a form that discloses whether the director has any potential conflicts of interest. The organization's Compliance and Risk Management Team audits whether every director has submitted a signed conflicts of interest disclosure form, and ensures that this is done annually for each director. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | FOR BETHESDA LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SERVES AS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WITH THE DUTY TO REVIEW AND MAKE FINDINGS AS TO THE REASONABLENESS OF (I) THE COMPENSATION PAID AND BENEFITS PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AND (II) THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE COMPENSATION RANGES AND BENEFIT LEVELS FOR THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, THE CFO, THE COO AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WHOM IT DETERMINES TO BE IN A POSITION TO EXERCISE SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER THE AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("DISQUALIFIED PERSONS"). IN DOING SO IT (1) IDENTIFIES ALL DISQUALIFIED PERSONS; (2) PERIODICALLY (AT LEAST IN EVERY ODD-NUMBER YEAR) REVIEWS AND DETERMINES THE REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT LEVELS OF THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; (3) PERIODICALLY (AT LEAST IN EVERY ODD-NUMBER YEAR) REVIEWS AND DETERMINES THE REASONABLENESS OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE COMPENSATION RANGES AND BENEFIT LEVELS OF OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS; (4) CONSIDERS ALL INCENTIVES, PERQUISITES, DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND ANYTHING OF VALUE WHEN CONSIDERING THE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION OR BENEFIT LEVELS; (5) OBTAINS FROM SOURCES OUTSIDE THE CORPORATION OBJECTIVE, MARKET COMPARABLE COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT LEVEL DATA; (6) DOCUMENTS ITS CONSIDERATIONS AND DETERMINATIONS IN WRITTEN REPORTS; AND (7) AT LEAST ANNUALLY REPORT ITS ACTIVITIES AND FINDINGS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | The Corporation's governing documents including conflicts of interest policy, 990 tax returns and current audited financial statements are available on the organization's public website (http://bethesdalutherancommunities.org) and to the public upon request. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | Market Adjustment on Investments-Unrestricted $ 2,400,927 * Actuarial Change in Split Interest Agreements-Unrestricted $ 286,302 * Restricted Investment Income $ 15,167 * Actuarial Change in Split Interest Agreements-Temporarily Restricted $ 13 * Transfer of Assets to Bethesda Lutheran Communities $ (26,188,738) * Previously recorded contributions classified as permanently restricted assessed as unrestricted based on new information $ (874,918) |
| Software ID: | 19009572 |
| Software Version: | v1.00 |