LUTHERAN BIBLE TRANSLATORS INC (EIN 952630437) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1964

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RICHARD RUDOWSKE

Phone

6602250810

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LUTHERAN BIBLE TRANSLATORS INC, founded in 1964, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $6.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $16.9M represent 31 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE MISSION OF LUTHERAN BIBLE TRANSLATORS IS TO MAKE GOD'S WORD ACCESSIBLE TO THOSE WHO DO NOT YET HAVE IT IN THE LANGUAGE OF THEIR HEARTS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,176,426

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $385,536

Other Revenue $8,174

TOTAL REVENUE $6,570,136

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,476,939

Salaries & Benefits $3,182,196

Fundraising Expenses $764,667

Program Expenses $4,762,968

Other Expenses $2,067,096

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,726,231

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$6,570,136	$7,258,717	-0.1%
Expenses	$6,726,231	$7,228,567	-0.1%
Net Income	$-156,095	$30,150	-6.2%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$172,098

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARLIS NORTON	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR JOHNNIE DRIESSNER THRU 71724	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
REV DR WAYNE BRAUN	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EDWARD LAMB	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEACONESS SONJA BAUMEISTER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBIN DOMEIER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REV OMAR GARZA	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSTY HUSEMAN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REV DR PETER MEIER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REV DR PAUL MUELLER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LTCOL NICKIE WILSON USAF RET	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD RUDOWSKE	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$133,240	$38,858	$172,098
SETH HINZ	MARKETING DI	40.00	Highest	$107,630	$35,880	$143,510

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
2024	$6,570,136	$6,726,231	$17,101,543	$-156,095
2023	$7,258,717	$7,228,567	$16,567,602	$30,150
2022	$9,491,374	$7,708,446	$15,978,876	$1,782,928
2021	$8,793,746	$6,716,036	$15,904,913	$2,077,710
2020	$6,529,377	$6,309,412	$13,967,027	$219,965
2019	$7,226,203	$4,751,810	$13,014,071	$2,474,393
2018	$5,296,612	$4,083,646	$10,006,433	$1,212,966
2018	$4,985,934	$4,218,686	$7,813,938	$767,248

LUTHERAN BIBLE TRANSLATORS INC