2016-07-13T16:06:19-05:00 2015-08-31 363990892 Capin Crouse LLP 1000 Texan Trail STE 125 Grapevine TX 76051 990 2014-09-01 383739504 BSF International LLC BSFI 2104924676 19001 Huebner Road San Antonio TX 78258 Richard Mazur CFO 2104924676 2016-07-13 1 Edward M Priem II P01783684 8173286510 2014 2016-09-27 15:27:22Z Susan C Rowan 9001 Huebner Road San Antonio TX 78258 4420031 0 X www.bsfinternational.org X LLC 2005 TX Global in-depth Bible classes producing passionate commitment to Christ, His Word, and His Church. 11 10 22 10880 0 0 1700360 4406996 0 0 4847 13035 0 0 1705207 4420031 0 0 0 0 1604314 1360928 0 0 0 1758269 2998632 3362583 4359560 -1657376 60471 2178464 2240712 118612 126963 2059852 2113749 BSF International administers Bible study classes across the world in support of Bible Study Fellowship, an interdenominational lay Christian organization. 0 0 2497570 BSF International, LLC conducts Bible Study Fellowship classes outside the U.S. Bible Study Fellowship offers in-depth Bible study classes for people of all ages and backgrounds, reaching more than 390,000 adults and 77,000 children worldwide in over 1,100 classes and 40 countries. 964208 Provision of facilities and costs associated with Bible study classes and leadership training outside the U.S. 610593 Production and delivery of materials used in Bible study classes and leadership training outside the U.S. 4072371 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 X 8 0 1 22 1 0 1 BH BD BR CH EC FR GH IN JA KE KS MA MY NI PE RP SF SZ TW UG UK VM ZI ET TZ TH IT MU WA AS CA HK ID BM NZ SN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 10 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X X Richard Mazur CFO 2104924676 19001 Huebner Road San Antonio TX 78258 X Susan C Rowan Executive Director 9.00 31.00 X X 0 181831 138901 G Bruce P Smith Chairman 0.80 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Anthony Tan Vice Chairman 0.80 4.20 X X 0 0 0 K Steve Gately Treasurer 0.80 4.20 X X 0 0 0 Suzanne Sloan Secretary 0.80 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Judge Ronald H Rogg Director (part year) 0.80 4.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Garth Bolinder Director 0.80 4.20 X 0 0 0 Dr Mark Bailey Director 0.80 4.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Walt Kaiser Director 0.80 4.00 X 0 0 0 Dr John H Amuasi Director 0.80 4.00 X 0 0 0 Pamela Bunn Director 0.80 4.00 X 0 0 0 Michael T Duke Director 0.80 4.00 X 0 0 0 Richard S Mazur Chief Financial Officer 9.00 31.00 X 0 134523 123081 Robert A Birkeneder Chief Operating Officer 9.00 31.00 X 0 116932 90102 Edgar Trono Director - Global Initiati 40.00 0.00 X 105248 0 10816 105248 433286 362900 1 0 1 0 0 X 202747 4204249 4406996 13035 13035 4420031 0 0 13035 871719 798620 73099 203087 186028 17059 236615 216739 19876 49507 45348 4159 14087 3450 10637 39657 400 39257 600891 600891 4533 4302 231 180652 180652 3752 3752 14264 13028 1236 Church Facilities 866631 866631 Area Advisor Expenses 643401 643401 Misc. Expenses 347783 346740 1043 Admin Support 233304 112712 120592 49677 49677 4359560 4072371 287189 0 1738066 1630887 47746 285188 75000 6060 14538 32561 20732 58094 19004 13554 8369 8936 5185 212001 265178 2178464 2240712 118612 126963 0 118612 126963 X 904952 815396 1154900 1298353 2059852 2113749 2178464 2240712 X 60471 -6574 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X X X 1 Bible Study Fellowship 941514010 7 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 13554 8369 5185 5185 Area Advisor Advances 265178 265178 X Part X, Line 2: The consolidated financial statement effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken are recognized in the consolidated financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. Interest and penalties, if any, are included in expenses in the consolidated statements of activities. As of August 31, 2015, BSF International, LLC had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. BSF International, LLC files informational tax returns in the United States. BSF International LLC is generally no longer subject to United States federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2011. Sub-Saharan Africa 0 6 Program Services Bible Study Classes 609685 South Asia 0 1 Program Services Bible Study Classes 19482 East Asia and the Pacific 3 14 Program Services Bible Study Classes 2235460 Europe 2 2 Program Services Bible Study Classes 233977 Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services Bible Study Classes 3186 South America 0 0 Program Services Bible Study Classes 48490 North America 1 5 Program Services Bible Study Classes 259287 6 28 0 0 6 28 3409567 0 3409567 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, line 3: Activity is recorded using monthly financial reports that are submitted and reviewed by our office, using the accrual method of accounting. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Susan C Rowan Executive Director 0 181628 0 203 0 0 0 126683 0 13708 0 322222 0 0 Richard S Mazur Chief Financial Officer 0 134320 0 203 0 0 0 111916 0 12498 0 258937 0 0 Robert A Birkeneder Chief Operating Officer 0 116715 0 217 0 0 0 75219 0 16108 0 208259 0 0 Part II, Column (C), Lines 1-3: Amounts listed represent an increase in the actuarial value of the organization's defined benefit pension plan. This change represents a change in the value of the plan, not a dispersal of additional compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The sole member of BSF International LLC is Bible Study Fellowship, a supported organization of BSF International LLC. Bible Study Fellowship is a California not-for-profit, and an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The organization's sole member, Bible Study Fellowship, is entitled to elect the Board of Directors of BSF International LLC. As reported on Schedule A, Part I, BSF International LLC is a Type 1 supporting organization of Bible Study Fellowship. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and is reviewed by the Director of Finance and CFO for accuracy. The return is then provided to the board of directors for their review prior to being filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The organization requires the board of directors and officers to complete a conflict of interest disclosure statement annually. The board as a whole is responsible for oversight of the policy, and monitoring for any potential conflicts. Should any conflict of interest present itself, the interested party would excuse themselves from the decision making process. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 BSF International, LLC does not compensate any of its officers, directors or key employees directly. Compensation is provided by Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), a related organization included in Schedule R. The compensation committee of the BSF board of directors uses comparability data provided by the HR manager to determine compensation packages for its CEO, top executives, and key employees. Decisions are subject to board approval and are documented in the board minutes. Compensation packages are reviewed on an annual basis for appropriateness. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Financial statements and the organization's letter of determination are also available on the organization's website. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes its Form 1023 and Form 990 filings available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Column (E) - Compensation From Related Orgs: Amounts listed in column E represent compensation paid by Bible Study Fellowship. BSF International, LLC did not compensate any trustees, directors, officers, or key employees directly. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Column (F) - Estimated Other Compensation The majority of the amounts listed in column F represent a change in the actuarial value of the organization's defined benefit pension plan. This represents a change in the value of the plan, not a dispersal of additional compensation. Exact amounts associated with the increase for each individual are as follows: Susan C. Rowan $126,683 Richard S. Mazur $111,916 Robert A. Birkeneder $75,219 Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Transfer of funds to BSF, a supported organization -6,574. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c - Explanation of Committee Overseeing Audit: The audit committee of the board of directors is responsible for oversight of the audit of the organization's financial statements, and selection of the independent accounting firm used. This process has not changed from the prior year. 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