BACK TO THE BIBLE

EIN: 470405317 501(c)(3) Religion

LINCOLN, NE

Total Revenue
$3,717,206
Total Expenses
$4,679,830
Total Assets
$5,324,907
Net Assets
$2,994,758
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1942
Legal Domicile
NE
Principal Officer
ARNOLD R COLE
Phone
4024647200
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BACK TO THE BIBLE, founded in 1942, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 31% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $4.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 26% operating deficit.

Mission

WE PROVIDE PERSONALIZED RESOURCES THAT HELP YOU MOVE CLOSER TO JESUS, EXPERIENCE A TRANSFORMED LIFE, AND BECOME A BIBLICALLY ENGAGED DISCIPLE-MAKER.SEE SCHEDULE O

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,347,635 Revenue: $232

BACK TO THE BIBLE (BTTB) IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING LIFE TRANSFORMATION THROUGH BIBLICALLY ENGAGED DISCIPLESHIP. WE CREATE DIGITAL CONTENT AND PLATFORMS THAT ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS SCRIPTURE...

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BACK TO THE BIBLE (BTTB) IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING LIFE TRANSFORMATION THROUGH BIBLICALLY ENGAGED DISCIPLESHIP. WE CREATE DIGITAL CONTENT AND PLATFORMS THAT ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS SCRIPTURE TAILORED TO THEIR SPIRITUAL NEEDS AND GROWTH AREAS. BTTB'S FOCUS IS TO HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP DAILY HABITS OF ENGAGING WITH JESUS THROUGH READING, REFLECTING, RESPONDING, AND SHARING GOD'S WORD.BTTB'S GENERAL POPULATION STUDY FOUND THAT CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL TRENDS SHOW A DECLINE IN BIBLE KNOWLEDGE, ACTIVE SHARING OF FAITH, AND DISCIPLESHIP. RESEARCH INDICATES THAT ENGAGING WITH THE BIBLE FOUR OR MORE DAYS A WEEK LEADS TO SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION.BTTB AIMS TO EQUIP BELIEVERS NOT ONLY TO GROW IN THEIR FAITH BUT ALSO TO MENTOR OTHERS BY ENCOURAGING THE "REVEALING OR SHARING OF GOD'S WORK. WE RECOGNIZE THAT MANY CHRISTIANS STRUGGLE WITH SHARING FAITH AND DISCIPLING OTHERS. IN FY2025 BTTB FOCUSED ON UNDERSTANDING AND OVERCOMING THESE BARRIERS. OVERALL, BTTB SEEKS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS DEEPEN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS, WALK MORE FULLY IN THEIR FAITH, AND IMPACT OTHERS THROUGH MENTORING AND DISCIPLE-MAKING.

Program 2
Expenses: $161,683

INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES BACK TO THE BIBLE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATES THE WORD OF GOD IN WAYS THAT ARE CLEAR, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE, AND READILY UNDERSTOOD. WORKING IN 15 LANGUAGES, LISTENERS AND...

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INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES BACK TO THE BIBLE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATES THE WORD OF GOD IN WAYS THAT ARE CLEAR, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE, AND READILY UNDERSTOOD. WORKING IN 15 LANGUAGES, LISTENERS AND VIEWERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE BIBLE TEACHING, DISCIPLESHIP, AND GOSPEL OUTREACH.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,457,420
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $124,317
Other Revenue $135,469
TOTAL REVENUE $3,717,206

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $37,161
Salaries & Benefits $2,391,061
Fundraising Expenses $649,550
Program Expenses $3,509,318
Other Expenses $2,166,608
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,679,830

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,717,206 $5,360,251 -0.3%
Expenses $4,679,830 $3,917,286 +0.2%
Net Income $-962,624 $1,442,965 -1.7%
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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
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
16
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
8
$1,108,607
Total Directors
7
$262,363
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ARNOLD COLE CORPORATE CEO/INTERIM PRES. OF CBE 40.00
Officer Director
$214,734 $42,976 $257,710
HAROLD BERRY BOARD MEMBER (THEOLOGICAL CONSULTANT) 5.00
Director
$4,653 $0 $4,653
DALE MICHELS MD BOARD CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SYLVANIA AIRAN BOARD SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARA WHITNEY BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON RUYBALID BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT KLEAGER BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYON SWANSON CHIEF DEV. OFFICER, SECRETARY (PART TIME) 39.00
Officer
$158,733 $41,414 $200,147
SEAN GEWECKE CORPORATE TREASURER/CFO 37.00
Officer
$154,708 $34,309 $189,017
YULIA CASE PRESIDENT FOR BIBLE ENGAGEMENT, ASSIST. SEC 39.00
Officer
$170,935 $8,727 $179,662
MARK GRAHAM CHIEF TECH OFFICER / ASSIST. SEC 39.00
Officer
$125,134 $19,773 $144,907
KARMIN POWELL CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/ASSISTANT TREASURER 39.00
Officer
$105,187 $31,977 $137,164
JACK BURKE DIRECTOR OF DONOR DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$129,778 $38,315 $168,093
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 $3,717,206 $4,679,830 $5,324,907 $-962,624
2025 $3,717,206 $4,679,830 $5,324,907 $-962,624
2024 $5,360,251 $3,917,286 $6,370,865 $1,442,965
2023 $4,147,861 $3,950,202 $5,785,946 $197,659
2022 $3,983,560 $3,800,932 $5,584,724 $182,628
2021 $3,196,147 $5,020,276 $6,158,529 $-1,824,129
2020 $4,866,809 $5,196,140 $7,170,212 $-329,331
2019 $4,300,866 $6,882,928 $6,108,147 $-2,582,062
2018 $9,410,139 $4,969,026 $9,761,717 $4,441,113
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