2019-05-30T06:54:24-07:00 2018-09-30 990 2017-10-01 560818833 JAARS Inc JAAR 7048436000 PO Box 248 Waxhaw NC 28173 DAVID REESE V. P. OF FINANCE 7048436000 2019-05-08 98.24.32.148 2019-05-30 06:54:15 PD 69583520191450274125 2019-05-25 P 432D0CF78E77AEC100CF17557578B83A3F350735 432D0CF78E77AEC100CF17557578B83A3F350735 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z William McLendon PO Box 248 Waxhaw NC 28173 6865699 false X www.jaars.org X 1963 NC JAARS' VISION IS THAT PEOPLE'S LIVES AND COMMUNITIES ARE TRANSFORMED AS THEY EXPERIENCE GOD'S WORD IN THEIR OWN LANGUAGE. OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE BIBLE TRANSLATION AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY IN THE MOST REMOTE AND DIFFICULT PLACES ON EARTH. 9 8 53 515 0 3532893 3446196 1411694 1405174 49948 62614 437199 342881 5431734 5256865 652373 826679 0 941817 1127247 0 375087 2959227 3000852 4553417 4954778 878317 302087 10709269 11271519 765251 1025414 9944018 10246105 X To make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most false false 561499 2016988 89853 822303 MINISTRY OPERATIONS -- AT JAARS HEADQUARTERS IN NORTH CAROLINA FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED WHERE: -OVER 600 PEOPLE WORK TO SUPPORT BIBLE TRANSLATION, INCLUDING IT AND MEDIA TEAMS FROM ITS MAIN PARTNER, SIL INTERNATIONAL. -PLANES, BOATS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT ARE PREPPED FOR OUR PARTNERS. -PILOTS, TECHNICAL STAFF, AND OTHER MISSIONARIES TRAIN BEFORE HEADING OVERSEAS. -THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE COME ANNUALLY FOR SHORT-TERM MISSIONS TRIPS, MUSEUM VISITS, WEEKDAY TOURS, AND "OPEN HOUSE" JAARS DAYS. 480000 1255606 282409 312312 TRANSPORTATION AVIATION TRANSPORTATION--JAARS HELPS ITS INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS START AND RUN FLIGHT PROGRAMS BY TRAINING AND SENDING STAFF, SETTING STANDARDS, ACQUIRING AND/OR EQUIPPING AIRCRAFT, DOING ON-THE-GROUND RESEARCH AND MORE. CURRENTLY JAARS HELPS PROGRAMS IN AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CAMEROON, GABON, INDONESIA, KENYA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, PERU, AND TANZANIA. LAND TRANSPORTATION--JAARS HELPS ITS INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS ASSESS THEIR TRAVEL CHALLENGES, ADVISES ON THE BEST VEHICLES FOR THEIR SITUATIO 541900 328194 196460 268486 MEDIA (LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT) -- JAARS WORKS WITH SIL INTERNATIONAL AND SCORES OF OTHER GLOBAL PARTNERS TO IDENTIFY THE MOST COMPELLING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NON-PRINT MEDIA TO ACCELERATE BIBLE TRANSLATION OR SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT--AND THEN PLANS, FUNDS AND/OR FACILITATES SOLUTIONS TO MAKE SCRIPTURE AVAILABLE IN NON-PRINT FORMS THAT ENCOURAGE PEOPLE IN ORAL CULTURES TO EXPERIENCE IT MORE FULLY. JAARS ALSO PROVIDES AT ITS HEADQUARTERS OFFICE SPACE AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ABOUT 40 SIL MEDIA STAFF. 265389 257957 See top of this page. 265389 257957 3866177 true true false false false false false true false false true false false true true false true true false false true true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false true false false true 28 0 true 53 true false false false false false false false false false true false X 9 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false X X David Reese 7048436000 7405 JAARS Road Waxhaw NC 28173 ANDREW HOOD Chair 4.00 X 0 0 0 LEE BRAMLETT Treasurer 4.00 X 0 0 0 JIM SCHAFFER Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 GRACE GORETH Director 40.00 X 0 0 0 DEBORAH CARTER Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 DAN DUGGER Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 BONNIE NYSTROM Vice Chair 2.00 X 0 0 0 LIZ THOMPSON Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL GRAHAM Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM MCLENDON JR President 50.00 X 0 0 0 CRAIG WHALEY Secretary 50.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE BIGGERSTAFF VP of Engagement 50.00 X 117575 0 13890 117575 13890 1 false false false Candoris 9 East Main Street Annville PA 17003 software development 132101 1 692802 2753394 161886 3446196 Transportation 480000 312312 Media 512000 268486 Ministry Operations 561499 822303 Supporting Services 561000 2073 1405174 62610 2462 2458 4 4 4 1926514 1606376 320138 320138 22743 22743 22743 5256865 1810669 369862 369862 0 0 456817 456817 170687 0 170687 0 825768 639698 119895 66175 54447 37772 6844 9831 76345 50466 20941 4938 275 0 275 0 25461 0 25461 0 134507 96557 17386 20564 138821 95397 5036 38388 331910 185177 15866 130867 372603 327501 14018 31084 341877 285472 52550 3855 277510 176033 76288 25189 217059 202212 3047 11800 496203 446863 23766 25574 216493 107310 109183 0 Project Costs 148449 147924 0 525 Equip repair & operating costs 164175 161887 261 2027 Training - aircraft 34351 34351 0 0 101158 44878 52010 4270 4954778 3866177 713514 375087 337406 260660 10030 2489 340206 168407 72110 83561 42010 79285 18144596 13212768 5304569 4931828 4602938 5745289 10709269 11271519 171082 431245 594169 594169 765251 1025414 X 7768236 7685810 2175782 2560295 9944018 10246105 10709269 11271519 302087 X false true X true false X X 1 Summer Institute of Linguistics Inc (SIL) 751840827 10 true 283764 113052 1 283764 113052 0 0 0 0 0 0 true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false Pt I Ln 12g The amount shown in column vi represents the fair rental value of office space on the JAARS campus that was used by SIL personnel and for which no rent was paid to JAARS. Pt IV Sec A Ln 5a JAARS has determined that, based on the IRS definition of related organizations, Wycliffe Bible Translators International, Inc. (EIN 95-3494561, dba Wycliffe Global Alliance) does not qualify as an organization supported by JAARS. This is not due to any change in the operating relationships or governing documents which continue without change. The change is merely in the reporting. JAARS' governing documents do not make any reference to there being a supporting/supported relationship between JAARS and Wycliffe Global Alliance. JAARS' governing documents do define the supporting relationship of JAARS to Summer Institute of Linguistics, Inc. (SIL). Therefore, JAARS will report only the formally defined supporting relationship to SIL and not the informal supportive relationships that occur between JAARS and numerous other organizations under the Wycliffe Global Alliance umbrella, all engaged in language development and Bible translation efforts around the world. Pt IV Sec B Ln 1 Here is the section of the JAARS Bylaws that defines how SIL controls JAARS without electing or appointing a majority of the Board of Directors: "SIL will control JAARS, within the meaning of Section 509(a)(3)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the applicable regulations adopted thereunder. SIL will have the following special indicia of control: (a) The SIL Board may remove any of the directors for any cause by vote or written consent of the majority of the SIL Board. (b) The SIL Board must approve any change in the Bylaws or Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation before such change is implemented. (c) The SIL Board may nullify or modify any action of the Board of Directors." X X X X Community and School outreaches false 413168 413168 9954430 8022146 1932284 7638103 5051727 2586376 138895 138895 4931828 Specialized aircraft parts 66013 Beneficial interest in split interest agreements 689492 Deposits with related organization 4217654 Work in process 298621 Inventories: Non-current 473509 5745289 Asset retirement obligation 594169 594169 13082738 7935700 7935700 5147038 109827 109827 5256865 12890483 7935700 5 7935705 4954778 4954778 Pt III, Line 1a Collections: JAARS maintains collections of historical artifacts and art objects in the Mexico-Cardenas Museum and the Museum of the Alphabet for educational purposes. JAARS catalogues, preserves, and cares for the items, assessing their condition regularly. The collections are subject to a policy requiring proceeds from their sales to be used to acquire new additions. In 2018 and 2017, there were no additions to or sales of any of the items in the collections. Pt III, Line 4 There are two museums located at the JAARS center. Pt III, Line 4 The Museum of the Alphabet, a project initiated by Dr. W. Cameron Townsend, was inaugurated in 1990 and traces the history of writing from its beginning to the present. A metal sculpture of Mezrop Mastots of Armenia, a Sefer Torah scroll, a clay sculpture of Sequoia and many other artifacts from around the world add to the 75 colorful hand-painted displays. People groups that were reached by SIL's pioneer alphabet makers, with JAARS' help, are artistically portrayed in illustrations of their unique word spellings (including tone marks), their ways of adapting literacy into their culture, and their transformed lives. A computer display shows the kinds of software tools that modern alphabet makers can use today. Pt III, Line 4 The Mexico-Cardenas Museum was established in 1977 by SIL to show appreciation to the people of Mexico and to honor the memory of their former president, Lazaro Cardenas, with whom JAARS founder, Cameron Townsend, had established diplomatic relations and a life-long friendship. First-time primers, dictionaries, and grammars are on display with completed New Testament translations - a result of the years of hard work, dedication, and faith of many trained linguists. Pictures and videos in the museum tell the stories of Scriptures-in-use. Special speakers, live music, and food attract crowds on JAARS Days, when visitors can ask questions about Bible translating and hear some inspiring stories. Missionaries visiting JAARS for training will be inspired by the exhibits in this museum. Future plans include interactive displays showing particular ways that JAARS serves the Bible translation effort. Pt III, Line 4 The museums educate visitors in the history of translating the Bible into many languages that people speak in their homes and villages. We hope these visitors will catch the vision for how important this mission is to bring peace to people's hearts and lives. People who have visited these museums have become missionaries, volunteers, and contributors to JAARS' mission. Pt XI, Line 4b The change in value of split-interest agreements was classified as a non-operating activity in the audited financial statements. Therefore, it was not included in income. It is included in income on Form 990, Part VIII, Line 1d because the instruments are held by one of JAARS' related organizations. Pt XII, Line 2d Rounding differences between the audited financial statements and the Form 990 reports that are based on the general ledger balances. Other Pt IX - Other Assets - "Inventories: Non-current". JAARS standard aviation parts and materials are slow moving inventories, therefore JAARS classifies 85% of the assets as noncurrent and 15% as current. Other Pt IX - Other Assets - "Specialized aircraft parts" JAARS classifies a specific portion of the aviation parts and materials with noncurrent assets. These items are maintained for future use as replacement parts because there are limited supply sources for such parts. true East Asia and Pacific 0 0 Program Services Consulting 83206 Europe 0 0 Program Services Consulting 8236 South America 0 0 Program Services Consulting 9753 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services Consulting 36506 North America 0 0 Program Services Consulting 9684 0 0 0 0 147385 147385 East Asia and Pacific Digital publishing 75000 through SIL Sub-Saharan Africa Flight program assis 10000 through SIL Sub-Saharan Africa IT Training 42000 through SIL Sub-Saharan Africa IT connectivity 52000 through SIL East Asia and Pacific Recording equipment 21633 through SIL East Asia and Pacific Megavoices 8300 through SIL East Asia and Pacific Media training 26419 through SIL East Asia and Pacific LDC vehicle 17750 through SIL East Asia and Pacific Megavoices 8000 through SIL East Asia and Pacific Surface transportati 70110 through SIL South Asia IT systems 46656 through SIL South Asia Audio/visual product 48949 through SIL East Asia and Pacific Support 30000 through SIL 13 false false false false false false Pt I Line 3 Col (F) Cost of overseas staff travel where consulting services were offered. Pt I Line 2 The receiving organization submits to SIL quarterly reports of the uses of the funds received. Pt II, Line 1 JAARS uses the accrual method of accounting for most of its reports. However, grants to entities outside the United States are reported on the cash basis in the current fiscal year. true SIL Inc 7500 W Camp Wisdom Road Dallas TX 75236 751840827 501(c)(3) 283764 113052 Fair Market Value Office space Mission Projects 1 0 Pt I Line 2 Amounts reported on this schedule represent expenditures by JAARS on projects performed by JAARS in support of its supported organization, SIL. This is a duplication of the information shown on Schedule A. X 23941 resale value X 7 13952 KBB X 1 15000 Fair market value X 2 103860 mkt value date of gift X Avgas 4 805 retail price X aircraft equipment 2 2323 retail price X technical services 6 2005 retail price false true false Pt I col(b) The number of contributions represents the number of contributions received, not the number of items donated. Other Pt III, Line 4d Other Program Services: Information Technology -- JAARS works with SIL International and scores of other global partners to determine what IT, local power generation and internet connectivity solutions are most needed by on-the-ground language development and translation teams; and then plans, funds, and/or facilitates locally appropriate and sustainable solutions to their IT and connectivity challenges. JAARS also provides office space and support services to about 40 SIL IT staff at its headquarters. Pt VI, Line 11b Form 990 was prepared by staff, reviewed by an independent, retired CPA and by the organization's top management, then forwarded to the Board of Directors for review prior to filing. Pt VI, Line 12c All Directors and Officers must annually sign a conflict of interest statement to ensure compliance with the organization's conflict of interest policy. The Board Secretary reviews the signed conflict of interest statements and ensures this is accomplished annually. Pt VI, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. The financial statements and Form 990 are available on the organization's website. Other Pt VI, Line 17 List of states requiring a copy of Form 990 California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia Form 990, Part III, Line 4d See top of this page. 265389. 257957. 0. SIL Inc 7500 W Camp Wisdom Rd Dallas TX 75236 751840827 LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT TX 501(c)(3) Line 10 NA false false true true false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false