2026-07-29T06:55:50-06:00 2025-12-31 273608906 James H Quist CPA PLC 2425 Avon Ave SW Wyoming MI 49519 990 2025-01-01 381558540 Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conf % Chris Preuss MARA 2317982161 4759 Lake Harbor Road Muskegon MI 49441 CHRIS PREUSS President 2317982161 2026-07-25 true JAMES H QUIST CPA P00958612 6164435344 2026-07-25 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Chris Preuss 4759 Lake Harbor Road Muskegon MI 49441 13328801 false X www.VacationWithPurpose.org X 1940 MI Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference has a mission to provide spiritual renewal in a recreational setting emphasizing Bible teaching and worldwide missions. 12 12 268 79 0 0 8777963 7305152 3318267 3463840 327525 568178 1038833 1026344 13462588 12363514 337981 364761 0 2445166 2606845 0 0 3181154 3588432 5964301 6560038 7498287 5803476 24973624 31230175 1164695 1617770 23808929 29612405 Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference has a mission to provide spiritual renewal in a recreational setting emphasizing Bible teaching and worldwide missions. false false 5408301 364761 3463840 Conference activities include tabernacle meetings, food service, youth recreation, housing, etc. to glorify the LORD Jesus Christ and uphold the Maranatha statement of faith. These activities are carried out through conferences, seminars, retreats, banquets and similar activities throughout the year. 5408301 true true false false false false false false true true true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true true false false false true 49 0 true 268 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X Chris Preuss 2317982161 4759 Lake Harbor Road Muskegon MI 49441 Chris Preuss President 40.00 0.00 X 158105 0 14652 Kirk Cutler Financial Controller 40.00 0.00 X 92103 0 16391 John Borgman Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marissa Jones Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rick Warren Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Don Wickstra VPTreasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Josh Beckett Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Potter Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Drew Wolford Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dan Heneveld Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Aaron Eckert Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Karen Suwyn Board Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tim Creswell Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Greg Nyenuis Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Paul VandeBunte Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 250208 0 31043 1 false true false NICOLE VANDERWALL 3551 Holton Road Twin Lake MI 49457 Landscaping 115178 1 385000 6920152 22620 7305152 Accomodations 721000 1891425 1891425 Food service sales 721000 1165036 1165036 Conference fees 721000 278086 278086 Programming fees 713990 98196 98196 Other fee income 721000 31097 31097 3463840 296212 296212 980633 980633 980633 980633 747593 400827 748350 128104 -757 272723 271966 272723 -757 0 134544 88833 45711 45711 12363514 4762907 0 295455 353427 353427 11334 11334 281251 281251 1984349 1770035 214314 32955 26102 6853 137631 84535 53096 170659 134837 35822 478 478 47663 47663 408718 348842 59876 77751 21191 56560 99800 84736 15064 90689 36 90653 673163 666102 7061 35692 25211 10481 2145 2145 1291929 1121008 170921 87773 87773 Food service 619638 619638 Programming expenses 152993 141267 11726 6560038 5408301 1151737 0 2017 3473 10121826 9080394 2139029 3613320 101640 69609 88446 135397 96432 198510 33230355 15100883 12370981 18129472 53253 24973624 31230175 511308 863264 592889 696915 53474 53474 7024 4117 1164695 1617770 X 14782516 19924189 9026413 9688216 23808929 29612405 24973624 31230175 5803476 0 X true X false true false X 2864968 2550889 2171080 8783152 6920152 23290241 3083876 3410260 3703767 3342870 3463841 17004614 60851 73298 94464 96646 134544 459803 6009695 6034447 5969311 12222668 10518537 40754658 86330 335050 574744 2529241 4615852 8141217 86330 335050 574744 2529241 4615852 8141217 32613441 17531 30137 269081 1330475 1276845 2924069 17531 30137 269081 1330475 1276845 2924069 6027226 6064584 6238392 13553143 11795382 43678727 0.74670 0.85430 0.07000 0.05000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 53474 53474 true X 3012725 23233 463939 385000 141217 16978 2956702 2622204 76505 337116 8366 14734 3012725 2267464 164504 313477 105000 2794 15447 2622204 2015092 523544 -254190 2807 14175 2267464 1542492 356543 128293 900 11336 2015092 1.00000 false true true 506007 506007 23849394 10022481 13826913 4238295 3252632 985663 4636659 1825770 2810889 18129472 Operating lease liability 4117 4117 Part IV, Line 2-Explanation of escrow or custodial account liability The organization holds funds in escrow when residents hold mortgages on their property. The escrow is equal to two years of mortgage payments and is refunded to the residents when the property has been released from the mortgage. Currently, there are 2 residents with funds in escrow. false Moody Bible Institute 820 North LaSalle Blvd Chicago IL 60610 362167792 501c3 32211 To further organizations mission Alpha Ministries PO Box 4563 Lynchburg VA 24502 311258315 501c3 37430 To further organizations mission CURE International 70 Ionia Ave SW Grand Rapids MI 49503 582248383 501c3 32791 To further organizations mission International Needs 5570 32nd Avenue Hudsonville MI 49426 911080666 501c3 61041 To further organizations mission Jews for Jesus 60 Haight Street San Francisco CA 94102 942222464 501c3 55656 To further organizations mission Our Daily Bread Ministries 3000 Kraft Ave SE Grand Rapids MI 49516 386365725 501c3 25833 To further organizations mission TACTICA Ministries 5611 Springridge Street Portage MI 49024 463492825 501c3 56651 To further organizations mission West Michigan Youth for Christ 1345 Monroe Ave NW Grand Rapids MI 49505 381578801 501c3 44438 To further organizations mission 8 Scholarships 36 11334 X X X false false false false false false false false false CHRIS PREUSS President 158105 14652 172757 Aaron Eckert Board member 189991 Construction services false Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 Members are individuals who have committed to give of their time, talents and treasure on a regular basis to further the ministry of Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference. Members pay a voluntary membership fee and must agree with the Statement of Faith and be in compliance with the boards policy regarding membership. Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a Members are eligible to elect the board of trustees and vote on other matters that come before the membership at the annual meeting or any other special meeting. Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b Members vote on any amendments to The Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of the organization. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The Form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee of the board of directors; when approved, the 990 is forwarded to the entire board before filing with the IRS. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Annually, each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board-delegated powers shall sign the statement which affirms the person has received, read and agrees to comply with the Conflict of Interest Policy. Interested persons have a duty to disclose the existence of a financial interest to the governing body considering a proposed transaction. Upon disclosure and any discussion with the interested person, the remaining members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists and determine the appropriate action. These actions shall be recorded in the minutes. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The executive committee of the board of directors is responsible for the annual review process and setting the compensation package for the Executive Director. The committee reviews compensation for similarly situated individuals in similar size organizations in their geographic area. The deliberations and discussions are documented and the decisions are recommended to the full board for their approval. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Conflict of Interest Policy, Annual Financial Statements and the Form 990 are available for public inspection during normal business hours by scheduling an appointment with the President. Maranatha Endowment Fund 4759 Lake Harbor Road Muskegon MI 49441 383019143 Support of Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference MI 501C3 12A Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conferenc false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false Maranatha Endowment Fund c 240000 Cash