Behind the Scenes
The primary exempt purpose of behind the scenes is to provide training and encouragement to those serving in christian ministry throughout the united states.
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Expenses related to executing the purpose of the organization through training and encouraging a growing number of christian leaders during 2023.
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Mission
The primary exempt purpose of behind the scenes is to provide training and encouragement to those serving in christian ministry throughout the united states.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBehind the Scenes is a registered religion nonprofit based in Commerce, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 274335230. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $57K in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Behind the Scenes has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 91/100.
Behind the Scenes is located in Commerce, MI, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Behind the Scenes has $57K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Behind the Scenes is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $57K in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Behind the Scenes. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Behind the Scenes has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. Visit the Behind the Scenes profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Expenses related to executing the purpose of the organization through training and encouraging a growing number of christian leaders during 2023. Behind the Scenes is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among religion charities registered in United States: Behind the Scenes's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of $57K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Behind the Scenes are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Behind the Scenes is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 274335230, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BEHIND THE SCENES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (4)
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NeutralGo behind the scenes at service dog training - Yahoo
Spies, Sanctions, Cyberattacks: China and the U.S. Clash Behind the Scenes - The New York Times
The “Breaking Doctrine” podcast hits 100 episodes: Behind the scenes with the team that kickstarted access to Army doctrine - DVIDS
Behind the Scenes of the Bears’ Bob Ross-Themed Schedule Reveal With Rome Odunze - WTTW
Behind the scenes of Trump's visit to China - Reuters
Behind the scenes at Tall City Brewery - CBS7
‘Citizen’s Academy’ gives Lincoln behind the scenes look at the role of law enforcement - KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE
Behind the scenes chaos during Trump's visit to Beijing as staffer trampled & row between elite Secret Services erupts - the-sun.com
Chaos erupts behind the scenes of Trump's China trip -- including trampled White House aide - New York Post
Get Closer and Go Behind the Scenes with Netflix Stars at the Upfronts - Netflix
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- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Behind the Scenes
- What is Behind the Scenes?
- Behind the Scenes is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Commerce, United States. Expenses related to executing the purpose of the organization through training and encouraging a growing number of christian leaders during 2023.
- When was Behind the Scenes founded?
- Behind the Scenes was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Behind the Scenes?
- Stephen Adriansen serves as President & Director.
- Where is Behind the Scenes located?
- Headquartered in Commerce, United States.
- What is Behind the Scenes's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Behind the Scenes trustworthy?
- Behind the Scenes has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Behind the Scenes's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 274335230.
- What is Behind the Scenes's website?
- http://btsministries.com