2015-10-19T11:05:23-05:00 2015-06-30 450310328 BRADY MARTZ & ASSOCIATES PC PO BOX 1297 BISMARCK ND 585021297 990 2014-07-01 450262160 STEER INC STEE 7012584911 PO BOX 1236 BISMARCK ND 585021236 KEITH KOST OFFICER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7012584911 2015-10-19 1 PATRICK J BROWN P00149579 7012231717 2015-09-22 2014 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z KEITH KOST OFFICER 1026 E TURNPIKE AVENUE BISMARCK ND 58501 4365393 0 X WWW.STEERINC.COM X 1976 ND CENTERED ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE MISSION OF STEER, INC. SHALL BE TO ADVANCE THE WORK OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST ON EARTH BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR MEMBER MISSION SOCIETIES TO TAKE THE GOSPEL TO ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD BEFORE THE COMING OF JESUS CHRIST. 15 15 7 800 0 0 282159 397523 104806 117986 71310 151795 1750867 2499472 2209142 3166776 1535500 2318544 0 0 325193 358188 0 0 106894 135471 145255 1996164 2821987 212978 344789 4684199 4975900 52533 47377 4631666 4928523 X THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE TO ADVANCE THE WORK OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST ON EARTH BY RAISING MONEY TO HELP EXISTING MISSIONARY SOCIETIES GET THE GOSPEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH IN THE SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME BY MEANS AND METHODS AS SET FORTH IN THE ARTICLES. 0 0 2562848 2318544 2600281 3 WAY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM AS FOLLOWS: 1) DONORS GIVE $700 UNITS TO MULTIPLY FINANCIAL SUPPORT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FOR AN AVERAGE GAIN OF 50%. THE DONOR BECOMES A PARTNER WITH A FARMER WHO RAISES THESE UNITS FOR THE SUPPORT OF A MEMBER MISSION AGENCY OF STEER. 2) FARMER/RANCHER SIGN UP AND ARE GIVEN UNIT FUNDS TO PURCHASE THE LIVESTOCK OF THEIR CHOICE OR TO HELP PLANT AND HARVEST THE CROP OF THEIR CHOICE CALLED "GOD'S ACRES". FARMER/RANCHERS WHO WORK WITH THESE DEDICATED UNITS CAN DESIGNATE THE PROFIT TO A MISSIONARY OF THEIR CHOICE PROVIDED THE MISSION IS A MEMBER OF STEER. FARMER/RANCHERS BECOME PARTNERS WITH THE DONORS WHO HAVE GIVEN THESE DEDICATED $700 UNITS. 3)MEMBER MISSION AGENCIES MAKE APPLICATION AND ONCE APPROVED WORK TOGETHER WITH STEER TO RECEIVE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUPPORT WHICH ENABLES THEM TO KEEP PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD. FOR THESE MISSION AGENCIES AND THEIR MISSIONARIES, THE STEER PROGRAM BECOMES A MARVELOUS METHOD OF RECEIVING PRAYER AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT DEMONSTRATING A TEAM SPIRIT IN WORKING TOGETHER THROUGHOUT THE BODY OF CHRIST JESUS. 2562848 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 24 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X KATHLEEN JORGENSON - STEER INC 7012584911 1025 N 3RD STREET BISMARCK ND 58501 LINDA MACDONALD DIRECTOR (SECRETARY) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RANDY HAUCK DIRECTOR (CHAIR) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DOUG SCHELHAAS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRUCE SCHAUER DIRECTOR (VICE-CHAIR) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 VINCENT BITZ DIRECTOR (TREASURER) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID LEROY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL MARRS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAWN MEIER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RORY METZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRENT PETERSEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TOM STIEG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RODNEY ZIMMERMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 WAYNE BROSTROM DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN KIRSCH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KIRBY SEIBEL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEITH KOST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO 40.00 X 83325 0 8199 KATHLEEN JORGENSON ACCOUNTANT 40.00 X 51115 0 4437 134440 0 12636 0 0 0 0 0 36676 360847 397523 CONFERENCE & BANQUETS 900099 117986 117986 117986 69221 69221 346300 263726 82574 82574 82574 22330 5153 17177 17177 3410893 929738 2481155 2481155 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 1140 1140 1140 3166776 2600281 0 168972 2318544 2318544 94856 54401 30126 10329 203674 103821 74359 25494 11506 6098 4027 1381 25164 8388 8388 8388 22988 12184 8046 2758 9505 3168 3169 3168 6785 3393 3392 36270 12532 11206 12532 20646 6882 6882 6882 2570 1074 422 1074 4206 2103 1052 1051 11539 3846 3847 3846 ROUNDUPS AND RALLIES 48829 24415 24414 VEHICLE 2557 1279 1278 SUBSCRIPTION/MEMBERS IP 1250 417 416 417 MISCELLANEOUS 912 303 305 304 186 186 2821987 2562848 152245 106894 134486 238337 1183064 1122987 6605 9373 204777 98269 116467 106508 1170056 1261006 2073521 2237689 4684199 4975900 52533 47377 52533 47377 X 4253967 4534824 39405 39405 338294 354294 4631666 4928523 4684199 4975900 344789 -47932 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 164927 156878 220139 282159 397523 1221626 1423965 1737787 1644420 1844839 2600281 9251292 16891 25199 48251 39631 99751 229723 1605783 1919864 1912810 2166629 3097555 10702641 28707 31083 29975 28412 29402 147579 109234 73654 90581 174455 216266 664190 137941 104737 120556 202867 245668 811769 9890872 19488 21498 25751 42513 69221 178471 19488 21498 25751 42513 69221 178471 1625271 1941362 1938561 2209142 3166776 10881112 0.90900 0.91400 0.01640 0.01420 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1490219 16000 21438 1527657 1187659 127200 175360 1490219 1048884 113796 24979 1187659 1046469 5300 -2885 1048884 885851 4600 156018 1046469 0.76810 0.23190 0 0 72000 72000 132777 98269 34508 106508 AGRICULTURAL UNIT ASSETS 2237689 C 2237689 X 3034353 -49849 -49849 3084202 82574 82574 3166776 2737496 -84491 -84491 2821987 0 2821987 PART V, LINE 4: THE INCOME FROM THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE GRANTS AND OPERATION OF THE ORGANIZATION. PART X, LINE 2: THE COMPANY IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). STEER, INC. HAS ADOPTED PROVISIONS OF FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION TOPIC ASC 740-10, AS OF JUNE 30, 2015, AND 2014, THE UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFIT ACCRUAL WAS ZERO. STEER, INC. WILL RECOGNIZE FUTURE ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE IF INCURRED. STEER, INC. IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2011 AND STATE EXAMINATIONS FOR YEARS BEFORE 2011. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: GAIN INCLUDED IN EXPENSE IN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 82,574. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: GAIN INCLUDED IN EXPENSE IN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -82,574. ADJ OF ACTUARIAL LIABILITY INCLUDED IN EXPENSES ON AUDITED FIN. STMTS. -1,917. 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EUSTIS FL 32727 742477089 501(C)(3) 17869 MISSIONARY SERVICES RON HUTCHCRAFT MINISTRIES PO BOX 400 HARRISON AR 72602 223134995 501(C)(3) 14907 MISSIONARY SERVICES SOUTH AMERICAN MISSION INC 1021 MAXWELL MILL ROAD STE B FORT MILL SC 29708 590662279 501(C)(3) 6241 MISSIONARY SERVICES 69 PART I, LINE 2: IN ORDER TO BE A MEMBER MISSION SOCIETY OF STEER, THE MISSION HAS TO UNDERGO A PROCESS MONITORED BY A BOARD COMMITTEE TO ENSURE THAT THE SOCIETY QUALIFIES TO RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM STEER. THEN AFTER IT BECOMES A MEMBER MISSION THAT SOCIETY HAS TO RENEW ITS MEMBERSHIP EVERY THREE YEARS ENSURING THAT IT STILL MEETS MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS. A CONTRIBUTION GIVEN TO THAT SOCIETY IS THEREFORE USED FOR THE PURPOSE THAT STEER INTENDS WHICH IS TO ADVANCE THE WORK OF JESUS CHRIST ON EARTH. THESE SOCIETIES ARE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ISSUE RECEIPTS WHEN THEY RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS. THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT CONFIRMS THAT THE FUNDS ARE DESIGNATED ON THE RECEIPT TO THE CORRECT INDIVIDUALS OR PROJECTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 IT IS STEER, INC.'S POLICY THAT STEER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL REVIEW THE IRS FORM 990 THAT IS FILED ON THE ORGANIZATIONS BEHALF BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS. A BOARD RESOLUTION IS NOT REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR THE FORM 990 TO BE FILED. THE MEANS OF DELIVERY SHALL BE EITHER BY A HARD COPY AVAILABLE AT A QUARTERLY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OR VIA AN EMAIL LINK TO THE 990 FORM ON STEER'S WEB-SITE (WWW.STEERINC.COM) SENT TO EACH DIRECTOR'S EMAIL ADDRESS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE YEARLY IF THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE STAFF MONITORS TRANSACTIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND IF A CONFLICT OR A POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES IT IS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHO THEN REPORTS TO THE GENERAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS THEN RESOLVED THROUGH BOARD DISCUSSION/ACTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 STEER, INC. WILL PAY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A JUST AND DECENT WAGE SO THAT HE/SHE MAY PROVIDE APPROPRIATELY HIS/HER NEEDS AND HIS/HER FAMILY. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHOULD RECEIVE PAY AND BENEFITS THAT ARE COMPETITIVE TO SIMILAR JOBS WITHIN THE NONPROFIT ORGRANIZATIONS AND THAT PERMIT STEER TO HIRE AND RETAIN HIGH CALIBER INDIVIDUALS. TO MAINTAIN THIS PHILOSOPHY, STEER IS COMMITTED TO CONDUCTING SALARY AND BENEFIT REVIEWS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION, STEER, INC. ACKNOWLEDGES NOT ONLY THE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROVIDES, BUT ALSO THE VALUABLE SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP COMPONENT OF HIS/HER RESPONSIBILITIES. IN DETERMINING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION, THE DIRECTORS WILL COMPARE LIKE SERVICES PROVIDED TO SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS CONSIDERING SIMILAR DUTIES, TIME DEVOTED TO WORK, SIZE OF THE ORGANIZATION, EXPERIENCE, FAMILIARITY WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS'S MISSION, EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT, AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS ALONG WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES. IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION, THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS WILL BE COSIDERED: BASE SALARY, CONTRIBUTIONS TO QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN, HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS, CHRISTMAS BONUS. COMPENSATION APPROVAL--THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL ANNUALLY REVIEW THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE. THE COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW HIS/HER CURRENT SALARY, CONSIDER THE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE, DETERMINE A RECOMMENDED SALARY, AND COMPARE THE SALARY RECOMMENDATION TO OTHERS IN LIKE POSITIONS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL BRING THEIR COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATION TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES---THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE STAFF'S PERFORMANCE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPARES LIKE SERVICES PROVIDED TO SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS CONSIDERING SIMILAR DUTIES, TIME DEVOTED TO WORK, SIZE OF THE ORGANIZATION, EXPERIENCE, FAMILIARITY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. AN ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT IS GENERATED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO THEN REPORTS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HIS FINDINGS ALONG WITH THE RECOMMENDED SALARY ADJUSTMENTS. THE DIRECTOR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO RECOMMEND UP TO A 4% SALARY INCREASE. THE GENERAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS EVALUATES THE STAFF PERFORMANCE EVERY TWO TO FIVE YEARS AND MAKES ANY SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 WHEN THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS(ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS AND CONSTITUTION) AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE SUBJECT TO THE FEDERAL OR STATE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE RULES, THESE DOCUMENTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AS APPLICABLE LAW MAY REQUIRE. OTHERWISE, THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT. COPIES OF STEER INC.'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY UPON WRITTEN OR VERBAL REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2 (C) THERE WAS NO CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR.