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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.

Religion Commerce, MI EIN 274335230 · IRS Sign up to see website
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93
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Behind the Scenes

Expenses related to executing the purpose of the organization through training and encouraging a growing number of christian leaders during 2023.

Founded
Headquarters
Commerce, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X21
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2011

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X21
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 98%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.79%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($57,951)
100% to programs beats the peer average (98%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Behind 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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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ST
Stephen Adriansen
President & Director

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

DA
David C••••••
Director
JO
John C•••••••
SECRETARY & Director
MA
Mark M••••••••
TREASURER & Director
ST
Stephen A••••••••
PRESIDENT & Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Go behind the scenes at service dog training - Yahoo
May 2026
www.yahoo.com
Spies, Sanctions, Cyberattacks: China and the U.S. Clash Behind the Scenes - The New York Times
May 2026
www.nytimes.com
The “Breaking Doctrine” podcast hits 100 episodes: Behind the scenes with the team that kickstarted access to Army doctr
May 2026
www.dvidshub.net
Behind the Scenes of the Bears’ Bob Ross-Themed Schedule Reveal With Rome Odunze - WTTW
May 2026
news.wttw.com
Behind the scenes of Trump's visit to China - Reuters
May 2026
www.reuters.com
Behind the scenes at Tall City Brewery - CBS7
May 2026
www.firstalert7.com
‘Citizen’s Academy’ gives Lincoln behind the scenes look at the role of law enforcement - KOLN | Nebraska Local News, We
May 2026
www.1011now.com
Behind the scenes chaos during Trump's visit to Beijing as staffer trampled & row between elite Secret Services erupts -
May 2026
www.the-sun.com
Chaos erupts behind the scenes of Trump's China trip -- including trampled White House aide - New York Post
May 2026
nypost.com
Get Closer and Go Behind the Scenes with Netflix Stars at the Upfronts - Netflix
May 2026
www.netflix.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Behind the Scenes This page 93 $56,843 100%
Episcopal Peace Fellowship 93 $90,128 100%
Sonlight Childrens Foundation Inc 90 $58,680 98%
Roanoke Gospel Outreach Center Inc 90 $76,737 100%
Main Street Prayer Center Inc 90 $77,926 95%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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