2012-05-15T08:38:51-07:00 2011-06-30 990 2010-07-01 383001876 CALVIN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY CALV 6169578619 3233 Burton St SE Grand Rapids MI 495464387 James A Luyk 6169576042 2012-02-15 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z James A Luyk 3233 Burton St SE Grand Rapids MI 495464387 14792057 0 X www.CalvinSeminary.edu X 1876 MI CTS has a strong confessional heritage and an evangelical reverence for the force and beauty of the gospel of Jesus Christ in all its riches. CTS has her own character, and offers a solid program of studies, a stout platform of Bible, theology, history, apologetics, and missions on which to build her ministry. We offer students, ministers, and worship leaders first-class education and continuing education in preaching and worship in a welcoming atmosphere with a manageable workload where learning is inside a cradle of grace. We share a Reformed vision of an interconnected Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Consummation, with Jesus Christ at the center, and the people of God as the witnesses, agents, and models of God's purpose to make all things new. These characteristics give CTS a mission in the world to lend her particular passions and strengths so that the Spirit may inspire all to declare God's purpose in the world and to make it their own. 19 19 176 0 0 0 5587906 6998447 2511298 2817113 607129 597576 10910 17112 8717243 10430248 1644113 1725438 0 0 4456942 4786753 0 0 683306 3036914 3030689 9137969 9542880 -420726 887368 44850819 51094682 3333987 3510394 41516832 47584288 Our mission is to prepare people for visionary leadership in ministry, to give them what they need to respond to the Holy Spirit's call throughout their lives, to bring nations to Christ, build His church, and extend God's Kingdom. Calvin Theological Seminary has been equipping people to envision participation in the Kingdom of God since 1876, studying preaching, worship, leadership, educational ministry, youth ministry, missions and church growth as well as pastoral care and counseling. We will continue to the glory of God, teaching from a scripturally Reformed position. 0 0 6965196 0 2175523 Owned and operated by the Christian Reformed Church, CTS provides Christian instruction for the preparation of missionaries and ordained ministers of the Word, and instruction for the preparation of professiors of Reformed theology. Programs of study include Master of Divinity, Ecclesiastical Program for Ministerial Candidacy, Master of Arts, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Theology, Doctor of Philosophy, and Certificate Programs. We increase the effectiveness of these programs by making sure the curriculum for each integrates biblical, theological, and ministry perspectives. The result is a strong theological education that graduates find is foundational, instructive, and invaluable for the demands of their vocation. More than 300 men and women come from more than 40 different denominations from around the world to make up our student body. 509676 128640 The mission of the Center for Excellence in Preaching is to serve pastors in the Church and Seminary students with resouces and continuing education opportunities that will enhance preaching in churches everywhere so that God's people may be fed through sermons that are thoughtful, deeply engaged in scripture and applicable to the challenges of today's world. Through its website, ongoing seminars, and sponsorship of major conferences, the Center reaches out to pastors around the world. 182933 250000 110750 The FYF program is intended to be a service CTS provides to the congregations and leaders of the CRCNA. It offers 35 bright, spiritually mature high school seniors with leadership potential the opportunity to explore vocational ministry. The program is designed to give the participants an arena in which to further discern whether or not they are called into ministry. The overarching objective of the program is to increase not only interest in vocational ministry, but also the actual number of young people training for and ultimately entering ordained ministry in the CRCNA. The program was funded by the Lilly Endowment in the amount of $218,577 for calendar years 2007 through 2010. The Lilly Foundation also gave the FYF program $100,000 for it's endowment and $250,000 for a 5-year program to be used beginning in Fiscal Year 2012. 53613 60000 1300 The mission of the "Science on Sunday" project at Calvin Theological Seminary and as funded by a $200,000 grant from the John Templeton Foundation is to develop resources that will help pastors, worship leaders, youth group leaders, and Sunday school teachers to find creative and positive ways to weave an awareness of what science teaches us about the universe into the ministry life of the church. The project aims to celebrate science's contribution to our understanding of God's good work of creation. 5575 10000 The mission of the Spoelstra Communications Initiative at Calvin Theological Seminary is to encourage students to become effective speakers by honing skills in the area of oratory. This Initiative will fund guest lecturers in homiletics courses as well as specialized skills courses, a Rhetoric Center with on-site tutors, and a seminary-based Toastmasters Club that will target speaking skills and encourage students to develop in this area. 10321 0 16310 The Bavinck Fellowship exists to further communication among scholars, teachers, pastors, and students interested in the theology of Herman Bavinck and the Bavinck tradition, and to provide resources for as well as encourage scholarship in it. 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SchD_P10_S00_L00 Schedule D, Part X Annuity agreements represent the present value of the estimated payments and is recorded as a liability at the inception of the agreement. Federal Perkins loan advances (for students) from the US government are recorded as a liability. SchD_P11_S00_L08 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 8 Changes in the value of split interest agreements. SchD_P12_S00_L02d Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Changes in the value of split-interest agreements. SchD_P12_S00_L04b Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b Audited statements reflected revenues net of tuition financial aid of $1,229,413 and housing financial aid of $176,410. SchD_P13_S00_L04b Schedule D, Part XIII, Line 4b Audited statements reflected revenues net of tuition financial aid of $1,229,413 and housing financial aid of $176,410. On the 990, the financial aid is reflected on schedule XI as program grants and other assistance to individuals inside and outside the United States (and also reflected on schedules F and I). 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 SchE_P01_S00_L03 Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 All published ads have a non-discrimination policy statement. The policy is also on our application for admission. SchE_P01_S00_L06 Schedule E, Part I, Line 6 The Seminary distributes subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans to our students. 1 Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Grantmaking The J.H. Bavinck Society provided seed money for the establishment of the J.H. Bavinck Chair for Reformed Theological Studies at the Stichting Center for Evangelical and Reformation Theology in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 90000 North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Program Services Subsidized cross-cultural internship programs in Canada 2842 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services Cross-cultural internships in Egypt for 7 students 5713 Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Cross-cultural internship in Russia for 1 student 1800 North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Grantmaking Student scholarship paid to Knox College, the Christian Reformed Campus Ministry and the University of Toronto for the benefit of students studying Reformed theology. 4000 0 0 104355 North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) Facing Your Future Youth Program - grant provides transportation and room and board for program participants paid to the sponsoring church. 7124 Check 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SchF_P01_S00_L02 Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 For all of our scholarship recipients, the funds are deposited with the degree granting institution for the benefit of the tuition charges incurred by the student. We follow the graduate program progress through reports from the students including major papers or other samplings of their academic work. Ordinarily, the extent of support does not exceed two years. For our grant recipients, funds are primarily disbursed through Seminary graduates acting in their missionary capacity. In some program instances, we also receive reports on the training program, and the site is visited by the program director or designee to review program results and at times to participate in the training events. In the case of cross-cultural internships which are a component of the Ministry Formation M.Div. program and our Master's programs, need is determined by application process, supervisors are interviewed, provided with training and advice, then subsequent to the internship, reports are provided from supervisors on the performance of the student intern, and students also report on the experience and the use of the fund upon return. The Facing Your Future program sends chaperons to accompany participants, who observe the use of funds, then the organizations provide summary of expenses which are reviewed by the program director. The Bavinck Institute sent funding to sponsor a sister-Seminary's reformed theological chair in Europe. 1 Dutton Christian School 6729 Hanna Lake Avenue SE Caledonia MI 49316 381539995 501(c)(3) 7790 0 Cash Scholarship for tuition for children of M.Div. students attending the Seminary Grand Rapids Christian Schools 1812 Sylvan Avenue SE Grand Rapids MI 49506 381880873 501(c)(3) 44565 0 Cash Scholarship for tuition for children of M.Div. students attending the Seminary Calvin College CICW and 3201 Burton Street SE Grand Rapids MI 49546 383071514 501(c)(3) 143099 0 Cash Calvin College - Seminars in Christian Scholarship received $77,744 and Calvin College's Calvin Institute of Christian Worship received $65,355. These payments were in support of the annual Christian scholarship summer seminar, the Worship Symposium, and for honorarium to teach courses and lead seminar sessions. Sabbath Time Ministries Inc PO Box 257 Quakertown PA 18951 231457982 501(c)(3) 10204 Sabbath Reading for Preachers retreat sponsorship grant. Sunrise Community Church 4430 Manchaca Road Austin TX 78745 311249618 501(c)(3) 7124 Facing Your Future Youth Program excursion site to cover the costs of transporation, room and board for participants to stay at the sponsoring church. Christ Community Christian Reformed Church 22100 SW Grahams Ferry Road Tualatin OR 97062 311290101 501(c)(3) 7124 Facing Your Future Youth Program excursion site to cover the costs of transporation, room and board for participants to stay at the sponsoring church. www.crchurchtualatin.com 6 0 Assistance for tuition, housing and living expenses in the form of scholarships and subsidies for students in residence at the Seminary. these awards are deposited directly into the student's tuition account at the Seminary. Forgiveness (of Ministry Incentive Program loans) is applied directly to the student's loan account. 229 1401177 The Idema Food Pantry is a unique ministry subsidized by the seminary that offers groceries to needy Seminary students and their families. It is administered by the Student Senate in cooperation with the Dean of Students office and are run by the students and their spouses. (https://calvinseminary.edu/community/food-pantry-and-clothing-bank/) Eligibility guidelines are received from the Michigan Emergency Food Assistance Program. Students and their families may use the Idema Food Pantry if their income is below the income eligibility guidelines. 278 Cost less student contributions Food is purchased or received from Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank (FAWMFB) and other sources which is made available, free of charge, to students whos income is below the national poverty line. More than 21,000 pounds of food was distributed. The assistance amount is calculated by subtracting the amount received from the student participant contributions from the amount charged by FAWMFB, because other sources do not charge the Seminary. The Clothes Closet provides used clothing, shoes and various household items free of charge to all Seminarians and their families. This is especially helpful to students from foreign countries who arrive with a suitcase and no means to furnish an apartment, let alone bed linens and tableware, and to students who are married with children. We depend upon contributions of used items from the local community to fill the shelves, racks and bins. It is administered by the Student Senate in cooperation with the Dean of Students office and is run by the students and their spouses. (https://calvinseminary.edu/community/food-pantry-and-clothing-bank/) 319 0 No cost - these are donated items Used clothing, shoes, toys, games, various household items, used table settings, towels, pillows, bed linens, wall decorations, lamps, furniture, books, hand-made quilts, small appliances, used televisions, radios, cell phones, etc. SchI_P01_S00_L02 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The Center for Excellence in Preaching co-sponsors a Church Connection Initiative through Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL to support continuing education programs, who semi-annually report on the use of funds and which is used to determine eligibility for the following year. The Mentored Ministries Program provides grants to US churches who qualify to sustain a M.Div. or M.A. student for expenses incurred while providing an internship in a church setting - qualification is determined by application, and subsequent to the internship, reports are submitted from the church and from the student to substantiate how the funds were used and the value of the internship experience. Student scholarships are awarded after an application and eligiblity process, utilizing the FAFSA form for establishing financial need and utilizing GPA and recommendations for establishing merit. For awards, competitions or other award qualifications are used to determine eligibility where applicable. The awards and scholarships are posted directly to student tuition accounts. X X X X X X 1 1 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rev Dr Cornelius Plantinga 132760 0 0 0 16914 0 5970 0 10112 0 165756 0 168701 0 SchJ_P01_S00_L01a Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Employee W-2's are 1) grossed up for some fringe benefits, such as group term life insurance in excess of $50,000 and housing allowances, 2) include the cost of companion travel, 3)reflect the Parsonage residence as pertains to the President, and 4) include all personal portions of services or expenses if unreimbursed. SchJ_P01_S00_L03 Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 The Board of Trustees Chairman, together with the Development and Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees Chariman, annually review the compensation of the President, Vice-Presidents and Chief Financial Officer. The resources utilized include salary surveys compiled by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS is the Seminary's accrediting organization) which provides overall results as well as peer school values (the group of 10 peer schools comprises our stiffest competition in size and value to their respective denominations). The evaluation includes, at least biannually, a performance review solicited from all constituencies of the Seminary. X 4 37115 Market value 0 0 1 1 SchM_P01_S00_L09 Schedule M, Part I, Line 9 The Seminary received gifts of stock of Johnson Controls, Interoil Corporation, Colgate Palmolive Corporation and Baxter Corporation. SchM_P01_S00_L32b Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b The Seminary uses a brokerage firm to process and sell securities received as gifts. F990_P06_S0A_L07b Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b Certain decisions of the Board of Trustees must be approved by the Synod of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. F990_P06_S0B_L11b Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Members of the Seminary's Audit Committee of the Development and Finance Committee are provided with a preliminary copy of the 990 form in pdf format. Committee members may review, inquire, and revise the return. F990_P06_S0B_L12c Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Annually, a Trustee must complete a Conflict of Interest (CoI) questionnaire, which outlines the responsibilities of Board members with respect to CoI. Board Members of Calvin Theological Seminary should ordinarily not be engaged in business relationships with the school, be compensated by it for other than expenses incurred with respect to board activities, nor realize any other material benefits from serving on the board. If such CoI should arise, a trustee is expected to excuse himself/herself from board discussion and decisions on such matters. F990_P06_S0B_L15 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the Chairman of the Finance and Development Committee of the Board of Trustees oversee the performance reviews of each of the President, Vice-Presidents and the Chief Financial Officer of the Seminary at least bennially , and review their respective compensation, annually. The results of these studies are reported to the full Board with benchmarks obtained from the Seminary's accrrediting organization, the Association of Theological Schools, which provies both, aggregate comparisons and peer profiles of like organizations. F990_P06_S0C_L19 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All inquiries of this nature are directed to the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Trustees who provides the information to the individual or entity who made the request. The form 990 is also available on GuideStar.org F990_P11_S00_L05 Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 Gains Change in value of split interest agreements -9,399 plus the gain in market value of investments $5,189,487 for a total change of $5,180,088. SchE_P01_S00_L06 Schedule E, Part I, Line 6 The Seminary distributes subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans to our students. Christian Reformed Church in North America 2850 Kalamazoo Grand Rapids MI 49560 382051351 Church MI Section 501(c)(3) Section 170(b)(1)(A) N/A Calvin College 3201 Burton St SE Grand Rapids MI 49546 383071514 School MI 501(c)(3) 170(b)(1)(A) N/A 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 Christian Reformed Church in North America c 2945006 CTS is the sole Seminary of the Christian Reformed Church, who distributes on a monthy basis, the ministry share collected by each classis. Needed information was not received even though it had been requested.