Bibles For The World

EIN: 362434228 501(c)(3) Religion

Colorado Springs, CO

Total Revenue
$4,068,435
Total Expenses
$4,311,570
Total Assets
$3,876,010
Net Assets
$3,613,585
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1958
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
John L Pudaite
Phone
7196307733
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Bibles For The World, founded in 1958, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year.

Mission

BFTW is a catalyst for individual and cultural transformation through Christ and the power of His Word! This means sharing the Good News of God's love in Christ Jesus by ministering to unreached peoples, to the Church and to Christian leaders in developing nations, with a strong emphasis on India. We do this in partnership with our donors and other ministry partners by: Strategically distributing Bibles, New Testaments, and other scripture portions,Raising up Godly, well educated children through our affiliated schools both in Northeast India and in Delhi;networking and encouraging Indian churches and national Christian leaders for greater effectiveness; and, equipping such leaders through the Trinity College and Seminary in Manipur and through our networks with other fine evangelical seminaries throughout India.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,882,520
Program Service Revenue $29,823
Investment Income $136,052
Other Revenue $20,040
TOTAL REVENUE $4,068,435

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $812,126
Salaries & Benefits $1,127,681
Fundraising Expenses $559,843
Program Expenses $3,352,109
Other Expenses $2,371,763
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,311,570

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,068,435 $4,500,644 -0.1%
Expenses $4,311,570 $4,442,824 0.0%
Net Income $-243,135 $57,820 -5.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
7
Employees
24
Volunteers
6

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$117,842
Total Directors
9
$167,920
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
John Pudaite President/CEO and Secretary 40.00
Officer Director
$116,642 $1,200 $117,842
Jeff Sorensen Chairman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John King Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Louis Pope Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Donna Pope Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ken Walsh Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cathy Walsh Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Correa Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lawm Pudaite Board Member 20.00
Director
$48,878 $1,200 $50,078
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $4,068,435 $4,311,570 $3,876,010 $-243,135
2024 $4,500,644 $4,442,824 $4,011,408 $57,820
2023 $3,181,583 $3,636,503 $3,961,420 $-454,920
2022 $4,148,269 $3,011,785 $4,367,837 $1,136,484
2021 $3,348,488 $2,845,184 $3,503,090 $503,304
2020 $2,783,062 $2,675,982 $2,725,598 $107,080
2019 $2,041,069 $2,487,157 $2,476,598 $-446,088
2018 $2,499,511 $2,724,444 $3,336,990 $-224,933
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