BRAILLE BIBLES INTERNATIONAL

EIN: 431768327 501(c)(3) Religion

Liberty, MO

Total Revenue
$184,319
Total Expenses
$314,631
Total Assets
$5,129,678
Net Assets
$5,122,825
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
Craig Leeds
Phone
8005224253
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BRAILLE BIBLES INTERNATIONAL, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $184K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 56% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $315K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 71% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of Braille Bibles International is to make a positive difference in the lives of visually impaired people by providing them access to God's Holy Word. Braille Bibles International provides Bibles in Braille, Large Print and Audio formats. In 2025 we served 2,795 clients and provided 2,744 Accessible Bibles to vision impaired individuals.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $99,379 Revenue: $0

Braille Bibles International served 2,795 clients in 2025. BBI produced and provided volumes of Braille Bibles and other Bible study materials. BBI provides the King James and the New King James...

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Braille Bibles International served 2,795 clients in 2025. BBI produced and provided volumes of Braille Bibles and other Bible study materials. BBI provides the King James and the New King James versions of the Bible in Grade Two Braille. It also provides the Beginner's Bible in print/Braille for young children and the Children's Bible in 365 Stories in Braille for older children. A Bible Concordance and Bible Promise Book are also available in Braille.

Program 2
Expenses: $120,730 Revenue: $0

Braille Bibles International served 2,795 clients in 2025. BBI provided 3,321 Audio Bibles and 1,433 Bible Programs to legally blind individuals. BBI currently provides the Audio Bible on digital...

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Braille Bibles International served 2,795 clients in 2025. BBI provided 3,321 Audio Bibles and 1,433 Bible Programs to legally blind individuals. BBI currently provides the Audio Bible on digital cartridge and a digital pocket device.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,277 Revenue: $0

Braille Bibles International served 2,795 clients in 2025. BBI provided 71 Large Print Bibles to legally blind individuals. In Large Print, BBI has the King James Version, New King James, Christian...

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Braille Bibles International served 2,795 clients in 2025. BBI provided 71 Large Print Bibles to legally blind individuals. In Large Print, BBI has the King James Version, New King James, Christian Standard Bibles and Bible Dictionary/Concordance in Large Print.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $119,328
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $23,079
Other Revenue $41,912
TOTAL REVENUE $184,319

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $80,253
Salaries & Benefits $168,952
Fundraising Expenses $11,574
Program Expenses $226,671
Other Expenses $65,426
TOTAL EXPENSES $314,631

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $184,319 $415,718 -0.6%
Expenses $314,631 $281,633 +0.1%
Net Income $-130,312 $134,085 -2.0%
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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
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
2
Volunteers
3

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
$145,952
Total Directors
3
$145,952
Key Employees
1
$145,952
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Craig A Leeds President 40.00
Officer Director Key Emp Highest
$109,783 $36,169 $145,952
Mike Allee Secretary 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Sanders Board Member 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $184,319 $314,631 $5,129,678 $-130,312
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $222,178 $320,277 $3,763,364 $-98,099
2022 $241,362 $307,305 $3,836,343 $-65,943
2021 $212,466 $309,842 $4,044,380 $-97,376
2020 $238,309 $310,597 $4,143,075 $-72,288
2019 $170,721 $327,990 $3,989,629 $-157,269
2018 $279,035 $333,293 $3,793,533 $-54,258
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