RIO GRANDE BIBLE INSTITUTE INC

EIN: 746066216 501(c)(3) Education

EDINBURG, TX

Total Revenue
$5,403,789
Total Expenses
$4,797,243
Total Assets
$19,643,638
Net Assets
$17,184,388
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1947
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
LAWRENCE WINDLE
Phone
9563808100
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

RIO GRANDE BIBLE INSTITUTE INC, founded in 1947, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $5.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $4.8M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

TO GLORIFY GOD BY SERVING THE HISPANIC CHURCH THROUGH EQUIPPING LEADERS, EDIFYING LEADERS, AND EVANGELIZING THE LOST.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,849,737 Revenue: $1,171,267

THE RIO GRANDE BIBLE COLLEGE EXISTS TO DEVELOP CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERS WITH A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW FOR THE GLOBAL CHURCH. WE PROVIDE AN AFFORDABLE ACCREDITED UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE BIBLE DEGREE...

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THE RIO GRANDE BIBLE COLLEGE EXISTS TO DEVELOP CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERS WITH A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW FOR THE GLOBAL CHURCH. WE PROVIDE AN AFFORDABLE ACCREDITED UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE BIBLE DEGREE PROGRAM FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM COSTS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED AND RELY GREATLY ON GENEROUS DONATIONS AND DONATED LABOR FROM OUR STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND DONORS. OUR INTERCULTURAL STUDIES PROGRAM IS FOR ENGLISH-SPEAKING STUDENTS DESIRING TO LEARN SPANISH. WE HAVE BEEN PRIVILEGED TO TEACH APPOINTEES FROM 50 DIFFERENT MISSIONARY ORGANIZATIONS. THEY ARE SATURATED WITH THE GRAMMAR, PHONETICS, CONVERSATION, AND CULTURE THROUGH CLASSWORK, INTERACTION, AND PRIVATE TUTORING BY OUR SPANISH-SPEAKING BIBLE COLLEGE STUDENTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT, WWW.RIOGRANDE.EDU.

Program 2
Expenses: $646,639

RADIO ESPERANZA: WITH OVER 100,000 DAILY LISTENERS IN SOUTH TEXAS AND NORTHERN MEXICO, RADIO ESPERANZA HAS BECOME ONE OF THE LOCAL FAVORITES. THIS EXCITING AM AND FM MINISTRY (KRIO 910 AM, KOIR 88.5...

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RADIO ESPERANZA: WITH OVER 100,000 DAILY LISTENERS IN SOUTH TEXAS AND NORTHERN MEXICO, RADIO ESPERANZA HAS BECOME ONE OF THE LOCAL FAVORITES. THIS EXCITING AM AND FM MINISTRY (KRIO 910 AM, KOIR 88.5 FM, KRIO-FM 97.7, AND KESO 92.7) BEAMS THE GOSPEL IN SPANISH INTO AREAS WHERE MISSIONARIES OR PASTORS MAY NEVER BE ABLE TO GO. RADIO PERSONNEL SERVE THE SPANISH-SPEAKING COMMUNITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF MUSIC AND TALK PROGRAMS. THE PRIORITIES OF RADIO ESPERANZA ARE: 1) TO SERVE THE SPIRITUAL AND FAMILY NEEDS OF OUR LISTENERS THROUGH THE TEACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD. 2) EMPHASIZE PRAYER AND MINISTER WITH MUSIC TO THE LIVES OF OUR LISTENERS. 3) PROVIDE TO OUR AUDIENCE INFORMATION REGARDING COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT MAY ASSIST THEM IN THEIR DAILY NEEDS. IT CAN BE ACCESSED ONLINE AT WWW.RADIOESPERANZA.COM.

Program 3
Expenses: $398,836 Revenue: $217,280

BIBLEVILLE IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL BIBLE CONFERENCE CENTER NEAR ALAMO, TEXAS, WHERE "WINTER TEXANS" SHARE THEIR FAITH AND PARTICIPATE IN VARIED ACTIVITIES FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH APRIL. A SPACIOUS...

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BIBLEVILLE IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL BIBLE CONFERENCE CENTER NEAR ALAMO, TEXAS, WHERE "WINTER TEXANS" SHARE THEIR FAITH AND PARTICIPATE IN VARIED ACTIVITIES FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH APRIL. A SPACIOUS 800-SEAT AUDITORIUM, PALM-LINED STREETS, CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORS, AND MISSION-CENTERED ACTIVITIES MAKE BIBLEVILLE AN ATTRACTIVE AND DESIRABLE PLACE TO SPEND THE WINTER OR THE WHOLE YEAR. OUR MAIN EMPHASIS IS TO MINISTER TO WINTER TEXANS AND BE PART OF THE MISSIONARY WORK OF RIO GRANDE BIBLE MINISTRIES. OUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BIBLE STUDIES, CRAFTS, DINNERS, AND FELLOWSHIP TIMES. THE CONFERENCE GROUNDS IS A FULLY DEVELOPED CHRISTIAN MINISTRY CENTER WITH NEARLY 100 HOOK-UP SPACES AND 180 LEASED LOTS FOR MOBILE HOMES TO HOUSE MORE THAN 500 SENIOR CITIZENS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,714,051
Program Service Revenue $1,324,786
Investment Income $252,013
Other Revenue $112,939
TOTAL REVENUE $5,403,789

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $226,476
Salaries & Benefits $2,012,059
Fundraising Expenses $306,331
Program Expenses $3,895,212
Other Expenses $2,558,708
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,797,243

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,403,789 $7,088,217 -0.2%
Expenses $4,797,243 $4,784,122 +0.0%
Net Income $606,546 $2,304,095 -0.7%
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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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
148
Volunteers
300

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
4
$81,196
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARTY VON CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SPENCER VICE-CHAIR (PART YEAR) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY DICK TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD BARGAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON BROWER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNY FAIRES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE GRAYSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELDON WEINERT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE ROZELLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD MCCARRELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELWOOD CHIPCHASE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABIEL AKE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLON VOGT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB MION BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWRENCE WINDLE PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$70,960 $10,236 $81,196
JONATHAN WHITE CFO 40.00
Officer
$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 $5,403,789 $4,797,243 $19,643,638 $606,546
2024 $7,088,217 $4,784,122 $18,266,272 $2,304,095
2023 $4,535,722 $4,713,515 $15,442,485 $-177,793
2022 $6,700,846 $4,392,979 $14,715,494 $2,307,867
2021 $4,199,292 $3,648,559 $13,015,768 $550,733
2020 $5,680,350 $3,629,660 $11,847,945 $2,050,690
2019 $4,694,086 $3,756,100 $8,878,707 $937,986
2018 $3,508,024 $3,830,830 $7,663,980 $-322,806
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