2016-10-20T10:54:34-05:00 2015-12-31 BRUCE E BERNSTIEN & ASSOCIATES 10440 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY STE 1040 DALLAS TX 75231 990 2015-01-01 752571395 BUCKNER CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES INC % TONY LINTELMAN BUCK 2147588000 700 N Pearl St SUITE 1200 DALLAS TX 75201 TONY LINTELMAN PRINCIPAL OFFICER 2147588000 2016-10-20 true BRUCE E BERNSTIEN P01424343 2147060840 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z Albert L Reyes 700 N Pearl St Ste 1200 DALLAS TX 75201 44608559 false X WWW.BUCKNER.ORG X 1994 TX provide for the spiritual, physical and emotional needs for hurting children and families through social services. 21 21 369 6742 0 27512941 29981872 13668287 14226999 106660 87886 -52915 -127448 41234973 44169309 16030910 14855066 0 0 13907415 14292846 0 0 1400496 13836005 14965310 43774330 44113222 -2539357 56087 35793500 38718932 10437918 11567845 25355582 27151087 X PROVIDE FOR THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS FOR HURTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH SERVICES OF CARE AND HOUSING FOR TROUBLED AND ABUSED CHILDREN; FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT; COUNSELING FOR HURTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; ASSISTANCE AND CHARITABLE GIVING TO FAMILIES IN CRISIS; HUMANITARIAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN ORPHANAGES IN OTHER COUNTRIES; AND OTHER FAMILY NEEDS. CARE IS PROVIDED IN A MANNER ACCORDING TO CHRISTIAN CONDUCT AND PRINCIPLES. false false 7649556 3310961 6028976 BCFS served 839 children through its foster care program and facilitated 106 adoptions through the CPS Waiting Texas Child, foster-to-adopt, and domestic infant adoption programs. 5691228 42629 2816904 BCFS served over 34,000 unduplicated children and families during 2015 through its domestic family, community, and church programs. 5403551 4519256 530581 Internationally, BCFS served 564 persons through Foster Care (476), Residential Care (68) and Transitional Care (20) and facilitated 19 in-country adoptions. Through educational and vocational empowerment programs, aid and support, client assistance, and health services, BCFS impacted the lives of over 250,000 people internationally. BCFS SERVED OVER 2100 CLIENTS THROUGH OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING TRANSITIONAL PROGRAMS AND 21432954 6982220 4850538 ADOPTION PROGRAMS 21432954 6982220 4850538 40177289 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true false true false true true true false false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true true false false true 186 0 true 369 true false true ET false false false true true true 1 false false false X 21 21 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X TONY LINTELMAN 2147588000 700 N PEARL ST STE 1200 DALLAS TX 75201 X BILLY R ALLEN BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 3.0 X 0 0 0 MARGARETH FANINI AVILES BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 3.0 X 0 0 0 MARY M BARNES BOARD TRUSTEE(THROUGH 4/2015) 1.0 4.0 X 0 0 0 CAROL C BRIAN BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 3.0 X 0 0 0 LEE E BUSH BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 4.0 X 0 0 0 SUE COURTS BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 4.0 X 0 0 0 J DANIEL ELLIS BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 3.0 X 0 0 0 ED FRANCIS BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 6.0 X 0 0 0 ANN GRAVES BOARD TRUSTEE (THROUGH 4/2015) 1.0 3.0 X 0 0 0 JULIO GUARNERI BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 3.0 X 0 0 0 DAVID HENNESSEE BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 3.0 X 0 0 0 RODNEY HENRY BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 3.0 X 0 0 0 STEVE M KING BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 5.0 X 0 0 0 WATSON MOORE BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 4.0 X 0 0 0 NANCY NEAL BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 5.0 X 0 0 0 DUKE PRESLEY BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 5.0 X 0 0 0 BARRY PRYOR BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 6.0 X 0 0 0 LYNETTE GUY RANTON BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 3.0 X 0 0 0 PRISCILLA PEIMER BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 3.0 X 0 0 0 EDWARD SALDANA BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 5.0 X 0 0 0 KAY K STRUZICK BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 6.0 X 0 0 0 GEORGE S VORPAHL BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 6.0 X 0 0 0 SUSAN WILHOIT BOARD TRUSTEE 1.0 3.0 X 0 0 0 ALBERT L REYES PRESIDENT & CEO 6.0 34.0 X 0 349194 143095 HENRY JACKSON AREA VP OF OPERATIONS 36.0 4.0 X 168301 0 36902 TONY LINTELMAN SR VICE PRESIDENT & CFO 6.0 34.0 X 0 299357 57286 STEPHEN N WAKEFIELD GEN CSL VP & SECRETARY 5.0 35.0 X 0 257176 51193 RICHARD MUNOZ ASSISTANT SECRETARY 6.0 34.0 X 0 152466 8305 CHRIS ALLERT ASSISTANT SECRETARY 6.0 34.0 X 0 104066 15242 JEFFREY JONES AREA VP SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT 40.0 0.0 X 122729 0 19367 PHILIP BRINKMEYER SR DIRECTOR OF INT'L OPERATION 40.0 0.0 X 117249 0 18438 JUDY MORGAN SR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-E TX 40.0 0.0 X 107128 0 2405 CARLOS COLON REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF LATIN AME 40.0 0.0 X 106578 0 8838 MATTHEW ASATO SR DIR OF MINISTRY ENGAGEMENT 40.0 0.0 X 104023 0 15542 726008 1162259 376613 7 false true false BARBARA J VESSELS INTERIORS 1025 N STEMMONS FWY SUITE 605 DALLAS TX 75207 INTERIOR DESIGN 137140 SKILES GROUP INC PO BOX 743636 DALLAS TX 75374 CONSTRUCTION 545290 2 X 792447 8421165 20768260 8218131 29981872 RESIDENT FEES/SERVICES 900099 14226999 14226999 14226999 76145 76145 0 0 0 0 0 11741 11741 11741 11741 303918 792447 439250 -135332 -135332 0 0 MISC REVENUE 900099 7884 7884 7884 44169309 14226999 -39562 0 10419185 10419185 4435881 4435881 0 205203 205203 0 10917641 10917641 360841 360841 2019749 1634694 385055 789412 789412 1915000 1915000 15412 15412 0 0 0 0 1933273 532777 1400496 38803 38803 661719 660316 1403 125360 125360 0 2289240 2284455 4785 2101533 2101442 91 0 30093 30093 61 61 0 1216820 1216820 567381 543542 23839 CLIENT SVCS RELATED EXP. 2603257 2603257 FOOD 621436 621436 RESIDENT SERVICES 357882 357882 CLOTHING 144459 144459 343581 343581 44113222 40177289 2535437 1400496 X 4474203 4096731 4991 4991 2232509 3258485 1149604 999425 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 460135 60690 53243114 23884356 26490186 29358758 981872 939852 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35793500 38718932 1076324 1654291 0 0 45833 12500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9315761 9901054 10437918 11567845 X 22090197 22474527 3240260 4641325 25125 35235 25355582 27151087 35793500 38718932 X 56087 -53669 1793087 X X false true X true true true X 19276800 33061773 37568953 27512942 29981872 147402340 0 0 19276800 33061773 37568953 27512942 29981872 147402340 39531060 107871280 33192 60672 64053 88215 76145 322277 0 177931 147606 176108 6003 7884 515532 148240149 64479667 0.72768 0.73635 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 209820 1376544 1586364 38986393 15691864 23294529 4380751 3835852 544899 8289606 4356640 3932966 29358758 0 DUE TO AFFILIATES 8462560 MISCELLANEOUS OTHER LIABILITIE 1105609 N/P TO RELATED ORGANIZATION 332885 9901054 fin 48 (asc 740) footnote Form 990, Schedule D, part x, line 2: The Codification guidance accounting for uncertainties in income taxes requires that Buckner recognize in its financial statements the financial effects of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not of being sustained upon examination, including resolution of any appeals or litigation processes, based upon the technical merits of the tax position. The requirements also provide guidance on measurement, classification, interest and penalties and disclosure. Tax positions taken related to Buckners tax exempt status, unrelated business activities taxable income and deductibility of expenses and other miscellaneous tax positions have been reviewed, and management is of the opinion that material positions taken would more likely than not be sustained by examination. For the year ended December 31, 2015, there were no interest or penalties recorded or included in the financial statements. As of December 31, 2015, Buckners tax years 2012 and thereafter remain subject to examination. true Central America and the Caribbean 1 Grantmaking 1933200 South America Grantmaking 710099 Sub-Saharan Africa 1 1 Grantmaking 1281455 North America Grantmaking 371917 Russia and the Newly Independent States Grantmaking 83121 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Grantmaking 56089 1 2 1 2 4435881 4435881 Central America and the Caribbean 1480959 Central America and the Caribbean 131077 Central America and the Caribbean SOCIAL SVCS 321164 South America 710099 Sub-Saharan Africa 337650 Sub-Saharan Africa 943805 North America 371917 Russia and the Newly Independent States 83121 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 56089 9 false false false false false false procedures for monitoring use of grant funds outside the United States Form 990, Schedule F, part i, line 2: Assistance is sent only to foreign entities with which Buckner has an ongoing working relationship. Buckner staff travel frequently to the international locations to ensure that funds are being spent as intended. Monthly financial reports are sent from the international locations to the Dallas office of Buckner. The corporate office reviews the financial reports to ensure proper recording of income and expenses has occurred and to ensure proper backup documentation has been received to validate all income and expenses. GOLF TOURNAMANE 236720 152877 83843 54424 SPORTING CLAYS 236517 178962 57555 52267 8 623128 460608 162520 332559 1096365 792447 303918 439250 439250 -135332 true FOSTER CARE 918 3310961 clothing 30332 5674153 fmv shoes, clothing education 158 306713 food, shelter, utilities 43950 329088 miscellaneous 156802 798270 procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the US Form 990, schedule I, part i, line 2: Assistance is provided to clients based on demonstrated need for immediate expenses (rent, utilities, food, etc.) Caseworkers schedule regular meetings with clients to evaluate needs and progress toward client-set goals. X true true false true false false false false false true false ALBERT L REYES PRESIDENT & CEO 0 247810 0 79597 0 21787 0 51233 0 91862 0 492289 0 0 HENRY JACKSON AREA VP OF OPERATIONS 143000 0 22184 0 3117 0 24565 0 12337 0 205203 0 0 0 TONY LINTELMAN SR VICE PRESIDENT & CFO 0 255364 0 39815 0 4178 0 45302 0 11984 0 356643 0 0 STEPHEN N WAKEFIELD GEN CSL VP & SECRETARY 0 226255 0 25394 0 5527 0 40297 0 10896 0 308369 0 0 RICHARD MUNOZ ASSISTANT SECRETARY 0 138916 0 11910 0 1640 0 0 0 8305 0 160771 0 0 supplemental nonqualified retirement plan participation form 990, schedule j, part i, line 4b: The 457(f) is a deferred compensation plan that allows Buckner to contribute money on a pre-tax basis into investments that provide key executives with a retirement benefit. All contributions remain an asset of the company until distributed. Albert Reyes $31,827 Tony Lintelman $25,168 Stephen N. Wakefield $22,387 Henry Jackson $13,390 provisions for any non-fixed payments form 990, schedule j, part i, line 7: The Buckner Goal Achievement Program (GAP) is intended to reward selected managers for their achievement of pre-established goals and objectives which are tied to the business plan and budget. GAP payments are subject to approval by the board at the end of each year. HENRY JACKSON $11,381 PHIL BRINKMEYER $7,906 JEFF JONES $7,619 JUDY MORGAN $7,080 CARLOS COLON $3,171 MATT ASATO $3,152 Methods used to establish compensation of the organization's president Schedule J, part I, line 3: The president of Buckner Children & Family Services is employed by Buckner International (BI), a related 501(c)(3) organization. BI uses the following methods to establish compensation for the President: - COMPENSATION COMMITTEE - INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT - COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY - FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS - APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RELEVANT INFORMATION OF THE BENEFIT PROVIDED SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A The organization provided the following taxable compensation to persons listed in Part VII: -Gross up payments for costs of tax equalization of benefits for the six employees of the organization listed X 8207191 fmv X SILVER COINS 0 10940 FMV 1 false true true PROCESS NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS BY THIRD PARTIES FORM 990, SCHEDULE M, PART I, LINE 32B In 2016, HighGround Advisors sold a non-cash contribution on behalf of Buckner Children and Family Services and deposited the proceeds in an endowment account per instructions from the organization. form 990 review process form 990, part vi, line 11b: THE BOARD CHAIR APPOINTS A BOARD MEMBER FAMILIAR AND QUALIFIED IN ACCOUNTING MATTERS TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE TAX FORMS WITH STAFF, AND UPON APPROVAL OF THIS REVIEW, THE TAX FORM IS SENT TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE FORM. conflict of interest policy monitoring and enforcement form 990, part vi, line 12c: TRUSTEES, DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE UPON APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD AND THEREAFTER ANNUALLY. THE PURPOSE OF THIS STATEMENT IS TO PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT(S) OF INTEREST. ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS THAT ARISE BETWEEN ANNUAL STATEMENT SUBMISSIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE COMMUNICATED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN WRITING TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL. THE CONFLiCT OF INTEREST POLICY (COI) IS EXPLAINED AT TIME OF ISSUANCE FOR SIGNATURE. THE COI DEFINES DISQUALIFIED PERSONS AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. ANY CONFLICTS THAT ARISE ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BUCKNER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES BOARD OUTSIDE OF THE PRESENCE OF THE INDIVIDUAL(S) INVOLVED. process for determining compensation form 990, part vi, lineS 15A&b: Compensation decisions for the executive jobs are based on relevant compensation survey data, evidenced jobholder performance and available resources. The chairman of the board of trustees of Buckner International, a related entity, in consultation with the trustees is responsible for setting the compensation for the President/CEO job. The board chair coordinates with the human resources consultant to conduct a formal evaluation of the job performance of the president. The evaluation involves feedback from the president, his direct reports and the trustees. That data is reviewed by the board members and a report is reviewed with the president during his annual job performance evaluation meeting. This meeting occurs during the last 6 months of each year. A similar process is used for all executive job holders. forms available for public inspection form 990, part vi, line 19: GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY REQUEST. THEY MAY BE REVIEWED AT THE CORPORATE OFFICE IN DALLAS OR MAY ALSO BE SENT BY MAIL. audit process form 990, part XII, line 2B: BUCKNER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC. IS A SUBSIDIARY OF BUCKNER INTERNATIONAL. BUCKNER INTERNATIONAL IS AUDITED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE OPERATIONS OF BUCKNER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES ARE DISCLOSED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SECTION OF THE BUCKNER INTERNATIONAL AUDIT REPORT. other changes in net assets or fund balance FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: Net Transfers FROM related organizations $1,793,087 rio grande children's home(RGCH) 700 N Pearl St Ste 1200 dallas TX 75201 741492806 social svcs TX 501(c)(3) 7 BCFS true buckner adoption & maternity SVCS (bams) 700 N Pearl St Ste 1200 dallas TX 75201 752571396 social svcs TX 501(c)(3) 7 BI true buckner retirement services inc (brs) 700 N Pearl St Ste 1200 dallas TX 75201 752571394 social svcs TX 501(c)(3) 9 BI true buckner international(bi) 700 N Pearl St Ste 1200 dallas TX 75201 750891443 mgmt, adm TX 501(c)(3) 11c NA false my father's house lubbock (mfhl) 700 N Pearl St Ste 1200 dallas TX 75201 752914146 social svcs TX 501(c)(3) 7 BCFS true Rio Grande Children's Home Foundation 700 n pearl st ste 1200 dallas TX 75201 742552150 mgmt TX 501(c)(3) 11b RGCH true buckner foundation 700 n pearl st ste 1200 dallas TX 75201 752125945 mgmt, adm TX 501(c)(3) 11a BI true Baptist Memorials Ministries (BMM) 902 N Main St San Angelo TX 76902 752755400 social svcs TX 501(C)(3) 9 BRS true Buckner Senior Living Inc(bSL) 700 N Pearl St Ste 1200 DALLAS TX 75201 461785859 social svcs TX 501(C)(3) 9 BRS true false false true false false false false false false false false false true true true true true false false buckner foundation 1C 8125977 cash BUCKNER FOUNDATION 1P 1400496 cash BUCKNER INTERNATIONAL 1P 89736 cash Gift, grant or capital contribution from other organization form 990, Schedule r, part v, line 1c: Distributions are received from Buckner Foundation to help cover operating expenses as Buckner Children & Family Services carries out its mission.