Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc
Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference has a mission to provide spiritual renewal in a recreational setting emphasizing Bible teaching and worldwide missions.
Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc at a glance
In short: Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc gave $346K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $346,051
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,256
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,934
- Total assets
- $31,230,175
- +25.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Needs ($61K). Together the top 8 received $346K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 45 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2020) to $452K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $346K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Needs Hudsonville, MI | To further organizations mission | $61,041 |
| TACTICA Ministries Portage, MI | To further organizations mission | $56,651 |
| Jews for Jesus San Francisco, CA | To further organizations mission | $55,656 |
| West Michigan Youth for Christ Grand Rapids, MI | To further organizations mission | $44,438 |
| Alpha Ministries Lynchburg, VA | To further organizations mission | $37,430 |
| CURE International Grand Rapids, MI | To further organizations mission | $32,791 |
| Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | To further organizations mission | $32,211 |
| Our Daily Bread Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | To further organizations mission | $25,833 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,230,175 | $12,363,514 | $6,560,038 | $346,051 | 8 | $568,178 |
| 2024 | $24,973,624 | $13,462,588 | $5,964,301 | $328,589 | 10 | $327,525 |
| 2023 | $17,433,763 | $6,172,577 | $5,318,807 | $451,657 | 9 | $269,081 |
| 2022 | $16,060,904 | $6,009,573 | $4,647,982 | $396,192 | 9 | $30,137 |
| 2021 | $15,015,120 | $5,983,611 | $3,685,005 | $103,254 | 9 | $9,486 |
| 2020 | $12,298,110 | $4,488,310 | $3,030,065 | $41,454 | 3 | $26,622 |
About Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc
Based on IRS filings
Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Muskegon, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $31.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $346K. Net investment income was $568K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc is led by Chris Preuss, President on every filing since 2022; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Preuss
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$46K (2022) → $158K (2025)
Karen Suwyn
Board Chair
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Nyenuis
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Creswell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Potter
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Borgman
Director
Director → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Beckett
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Heneveld
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Eckert
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marissa Jones
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Warren
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul VandeBunte
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Cutler
Financial Controller
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$94K (2024) → $92K (2025)
Drew Wolford
Secretary
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Wickstra
Vptreasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Conni VandeBunte (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Gary Feenstra (2020–2023) — President Retired
- Former: Glenn Bussies (2020–2023) — Director of Operations
- Former: Kevin Johnson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Loril Garrett (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom Bock (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Peter McCarty (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: David VanDyke (2023) — Director
- Former: Karen Melby (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Dave VanDyke (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Herrington (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Linda Bush (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Stricker (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $158K, to Chris Preuss (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc
How much does Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc give each year?
Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc gave $346K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $329K across 10 grants.
What is Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc's typical grant size?
Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc's median grant in 2025 was $40,934, and its average grant was $43,256, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc give grants?
Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (16%) and Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants).
Does Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To further organizations mission" (8 grants).
Who are Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc's largest grantees?
Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc's largest 2025 grantees include International Needs ($61,041), TACTICA Ministries ($56,651) and Jews for Jesus ($55,656), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc?
Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc reported $31.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.4M.
What is Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc?
Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Muskegon, MI. It holds $31.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc's EIN?
Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1558540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
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