WALKING THE TEXT

EIN: 823174462 501(c)(3) Religion

Spring Hill, TN

Total Revenue
$4,336,751
Total Expenses
$1,268,580
Total Assets
$5,234,793
Net Assets
$5,224,436
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
Bradley Gray
Phone
6153928494
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WALKING THE TEXT, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $4.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 295% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.1M, a strong 71% operating margin.

Mission

The organization provides Biblical resources through online teachings, podcasts, seminars, study trips, and videos and media that help people to understand the Bible more thoroughly from its original cultural, historical, and geographical context in order for them to understand and live out its teachings and principles better.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $212,641 Revenue: $0

Walking The Text provides scholarships to individuals desiring to participate in study trips to Biblical lands. This year all trips were cancelled due to the unrest in the Middle East. We received...

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Walking The Text provides scholarships to individuals desiring to participate in study trips to Biblical lands. This year all trips were cancelled due to the unrest in the Middle East. We received scholarship gifts (totaling $159,180 listed below) for individuals this year which will be applied to next years trips. Generally individuals accepted for scholarships are actively involved in ministry, Biblical teaching or leadership, or students studying ministry and/or Biblical studies. We earmark 20K of total donations received to give away in scholarships regardless of how the donor specifies the gift. Expense total is reflected in section IX column B line 2, 1/3 of line 5B (which equals $178,903), 1/3 line 20 ($21,554), line 24a and line 24c . Revenue total is reflected in section XIII line 2a. This year since all trips were cancelled there was no income for this program.

Program 2
Expenses: $357,948 Revenue: $16,016

Walking The Text provides opportunities for churches and organizations to host live events where founder/director Brad Gray, (and other Biblical teachers including Content Director Brad Nelson)...

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Walking The Text provides opportunities for churches and organizations to host live events where founder/director Brad Gray, (and other Biblical teachers including Content Director Brad Nelson) speaks and teaches on the Bible. The format is generally (but not limited to) weekend services at a church, live weekend workshops, or an annual 3-day Biblical conference (IBC). This year also included hosting screenings for the film we released this year--The Lord's Prayer. This year we had the opportunity to speak to the Buffalo Bills NFL team alongside their chaplain to name one of the unique opportunities we were involved in. We also led events in Indiana, Washington DC, Tennessee, Georgia, Colorado and Florida to name a few. Expense total is reflected in section IX column B lines 17, line 19, 24b, 24e, 1/3 line 5B (which equals $178,903), and 1/3 line 20 ($21,554). Revenue total is reflected in section XIII line 2b.

Program 3
Expenses: $359,258 Revenue: $70,221

Website content and development including weekly video teachings, website updates, podcast development, and other resource information which is available for free to users on our website. Our main...

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Website content and development including weekly video teachings, website updates, podcast development, and other resource information which is available for free to users on our website. Our main website Walking The Text is not a revenue generating service that we provide, rather we strive to offer the best resources on the subject of the Bible for free to everyone. There is information listed about study trips, speaking at conferences or churches, and/or future events listed on the website in which people can sign up for. Users also have the opportunity to donate to Walking The Text online. Parts of the website was revamped this year in order to give users a more friendly and easy website to navigate all the while maintaining the highest quality website possible. The film The Lord's Prayer was released in November 2025 and is now streaming on Angel. We do receive royalties through an LLC from this which is exempt. We created a new website www.thelordsprayer.com. Season 1 of The Sacred Thread releases in March 2026 and the new website is www.thesacredthread.com. Expense total is reflected in section IX 1/3 line 5B (which equals $178,903), 1/3 line 20 ($21,554), line 11a column B, line 11 b column B, line 11g column B, line 13, column B line 14, line 16, line 22, line 24d Column B. Revenue is reflected as royalty income 990 Part VIII, line 5.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,156,549
Program Service Revenue $16,016
Investment Income $-2,924
Other Revenue $167,110
TOTAL REVENUE $4,336,751

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $765,218
Fundraising Expenses $65,800
Program Expenses $929,847
Other Expenses $481,112
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,268,580

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $4,336,751 $1,098,103 +2.9%
Expenses $1,268,580 $950,548 +0.3%
Net Income $3,068,171 $147,555 +19.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
7
Volunteers
20

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
5
$509,523
Total Directors
6
$200,067
Key Employees
1
$18,576
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Brad Gray President Executive Director 40
Director
$147,267 $52,800 $200,067
Bradley Nelson Content Director 40
Officer
$96,667 $52,800 $149,467
Marcus Naugler Creative Director 40
Officer
$130,000 $9,473 $139,473
Paul Weber Former Director of Strategic Partnerships 40
Officer
$113,733 $12,800 $126,533
April Gaddis Executive Assistant 40
Officer
$65,000 $12,800 $77,800
Shallon Gray Finance Manager 18
Key Emp
$18,576 $0 $18,576
Daniel Prokop Current Director of Strategic Partnerships 40
Officer
$16,250 $0 $16,250
Richard Lyons Board Treasurer 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nathan Young Board Chair Member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gary Gray Board Member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hala Saad Board Vice Chair 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Gianotti Board Secretary 2
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 $4,336,751 $1,268,580 $5,234,793 $3,068,171
2024 $1,098,103 $950,548 $3,456,250 $147,555
2023 $930,623 $806,216 $2,020,232 $124,407
2022 $1,435,658 $772,768 $1,884,387 $662,890
2021 $1,152,500 $1,132,957 $580,266 $19,543
2020 $640,606 $309,341 $551,868 $331,265
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