2024-08-16T12:20:57+00:00 2023-12-31 363990892 Capin Crouse LLP 5605 N MacArthur Blvd Suite 210 Irving TX 75038 990 2023-01-01 237433923 Pioneer Bible Translators PION 2146994300 7255 West Camp Wisdom Road Dallas TX 75236 Greg Pruett President 2146994300 2024-08-16 true true Luke Burnett P01079018 5055022746 2024-08-16 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Development and Literacy Partners International Greg Pruett 7255 West Camp Wisdom Road Dallas TX 75236 29522457 false X www.pioneerbible.org X 1976 TX Pioneer Bible provides enduring access to God's Word in the languages of Bible-less peoples. 18 15 340 250 0 0 22642257 21601903 159841 161194 304963 407769 -48800 30726 23058261 22201592 1429342 990531 0 12710301 13380811 21200 0 1627729 4889637 5672583 19050480 20043925 4007781 2157667 26036351 28986953 497096 974003 25539255 28012950 Pioneer Bible Translators exists as a team to disciple Bible-less peoples, mobilizing God's people everywhere both to provide enduring access to God's Word translated into their languages and to maximize its impact to grow the Church. false false 15017442 990531 173359 Bible translation, literacy, and related mobilization and discipleship activities - Pioneer Bible consists of 681 teammates worldwide ministering to 190 million people in 126 different language projects in 31 countries. During 2023, we increased the number of active language projects from 115 to 126. We drafted 43,577 verses of Scripture, exegetically checked 40,926 and published 31,330 verses for the first time. We continued building a new capacity for sign language translation worldwide. Finally, we note that in the 47-year history of Pioneer Bible, our teams have drafted about 1,044,137 verses of the Bible, the equivalent number of verses as 131 New Testaments-more than 5 of which were drafted in 2023. We have published 5 complete Bibles and 24 New Testaments. 604435 0 0 Recruitment-Recruiting new missionaries is key to the mission of Pioneer Bible Translators. The organization had 27 new missionary recruits, held 65 in person recruiting events. Through these events around 2,000+ people became familiar with the ministry of Pioneer Bible Translators. Around 83 of these are serious inquirers. Training - Training new and current missionaries is an integral part of Pioneer Bible's mission. In 2023, personal and professional coaching was provided to at least 128 individuals preparing for cross-cultural work. A program practicum and planning course was offered in both the fall and the spring, and weekly chapel services were conducted throughout the year. 6workshops and seminars were also provided, training over 17 people during the year. Ongoing training activities continued daily with new representatives and associates. In 2023, 22 missionaries completed training and began their first assignment. 367190 0 0 Missionary Care -Pioneer Bible Translators values a culture of care to provide for our expatriate and national coworkers encouragement and holistic nurturing that leads to physical, spiritual, social, mental, professional, and emotional well-being.In 2023, the Care Department provideddozens of re-entry contacts and confidential care debriefings for our coworkers in their normal rhythms of travel to and from the field. Additional Care Team services were provided through therapy and age-appropriate debriefing, including crisis debriefing, for teammates.In addition to daily prayer activities, the Care Team mobilized prayer through thousands of emails, social media exchanges, and teleconferences. Additionally, the Care Team facilitated webinars and small groups addressing a variety of themes and topics.The Care Department led monthly Prayer and Fasting events, 2 Parent seminars, two weeks total of training for over 50 people in care practices, two Send-off Celebrations, and two Worldwide Care Team Meetings. Countless youth activities, healing prayer, counseling services, and trauma care services were also provided. 15989067 true true false false false false false true true true true false false false false true false false true true true true false true false false true true false false false false false false false true false true false false false true false false false false true X 47 0 true 340 true false true PP OD TZ UG NH GV false false false false false false false false false false X 18 15 true false true false false false false true true false true true true true true true true true true true false X X Clint Stringer 2146994300 7255 W Camp Wisdom Rd Dallas TX 75236 Dick Jorgensen Treasurer, Board Member X X 0 0 0 Greg Pruett President, Board Member X X 12000 0 38176 Janet Hayes Secretary, Board Member X X 0 0 0 Mike Chambers Vice Chair / Chair, Board Member X X 0 0 0 Paul Turner Vice Chair, Board Member X X 0 0 0 Alesha Hagemeyer Bd Member/Branch Rep X 31150 0 4129 Bill Bourland Board Member X 0 0 0 Bridget Schnautz Board Member X 0 0 0 Clif Davis Board Member X 0 0 0 David Millard Bd Member/Branch Rep (Part Year) X 50400 0 13414 Doyle Jennings Board Member X 0 0 0 Emily Hewitt Bd Member/Branch Rep (Part Year) X 21600 0 0 Jack Straus Board Member X 0 0 0 Jerry Chubb Board Member X 0 0 0 Jonathan Ott Board Member X 0 0 0 Marsha Relyea Miles Bd Member/Branch Rep (Part Year) X 30000 0 54000 Michael Barton Bd Member/Branch Rep (Part Year) X 86532 0 0 Mike Armstrong Board Member X 0 0 0 Pat Magness Board Member X 0 0 0 Phillip Kemp Board Member (Part Year) X 0 0 0 Rich Meister Bd Member/Branch Rep X 13375 0 24214 Susan Jennings Board Member X 0 0 0 Tom Ewald Board Member X 0 0 0 Yancy Fariss Bd Member/Branch Rep (Part Year) X 39000 0 24777 Clare Smitham Chief Legal Officer X 95100 0 0 Clint Stringer Chief Financial Officer X 76600 0 0 Jeff Wilhoit Executive Vice President X 53400 0 64377 JR Bucklew Advancement Officer X 91600 0 5000 Michael Scott Graves Personnel Officer X 57150 0 39200 657907 0 267287 0 false false false 0 14524 21587379 289999 21601903 Administration Fees 900099 130196 130196 Other Program 900099 30998 30998 0 0 0 0 161194 411192 411192 57759 72971 -15212 0 -15212 -15212 7211994 17434 7211994 20857 0 -3423 -3423 -3423 17000 14524 15043 1957 1957 12165 0 12165 12165 31816 0 0 31816 31816 22201592 173359 0 426330 137000 137000 15577 15577 837954 837954 925194 410126 292313 222755 240785 203246 25500 12039 10454641 8691192 1027340 736109 1020500 855272 114924 50304 739691 585174 93381 61136 32891 32891 39749 1158 38591 952361 659721 181556 111084 119766 64204 6438 49124 564297 410394 72214 81689 377474 143855 189009 44610 351902 224160 124916 2826 2235238 1896573 117986 220679 315717 261610 42955 11152 362899 338587 12156 12156 73090 27611 44467 1012 Professional Development 169042 155192 6035 7815 Maintenance and Equipment 58505 54696 1462 2347 Hospitality 19652 15765 2995 892 0 0 0 0 20043925 15989067 2427129 1627729 971474 786497 73419 111558 6395669 4836773 4327671 7182414 2651162 1198274 192397 196549 0 0 265091 346610 13143755 4189660 4853173 8954095 7351188 3919985 0 2352253 0 0 0 26036351 28986953 237881 657199 259215 316804 0 0 0 497096 974003 X 7468450 8033255 18070805 19979695 25539255 28012950 26036351 28986953 2157667 316028 0 X false true X true false X 16915338 17125112 18683526 22642257 21601903 96968136 0 0 16915338 17125112 18683526 22642257 21601903 96968136 0 96968136 189949 145779 111535 213436 468951 1129650 35549 1957 37506 66061 1295 835 2863 31816 102870 98238162 830897 0.9871 0.9899 X Schedule A, Part I Pioneer Bible Translators is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is classified as a public charity because it is described in sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(i) of the Code as a church. The Organization is not required to file Form 990, Return of Exempt Organization, but chooses to do so voluntarily. Schedule A, Part II The organization is a church as described under 170(b)(1)(A)(i) and is not required to complete a public support schedule. Schedule A, Part II is completed to verify the church can qualify under public charity status section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and, therefore, qualifies to use the first listed special rule for Schedule B reporting. Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 66061.0, COLUMN B - 1295.0, COLUMN C - 835.0, COLUMN D - 2863.0, COLUMN E - 31816.0, COLUMN F - 102870.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true X 39269 -628 38641 0 43672 -36 4367 39269 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1.0 0.0 false false 216514 216514 6653998 2863236 3790762 486065 270078 215987 5787178 1056346 4730832 8954095 US Treasury Notes 2322392 F Corporate Bonds 29861 F 2352253 22605634 316028 88014 404042 22201592 0 0 22201592 20131939 88014 88014 20043925 0 0 20043925 Schedule D, Part IV, Line 2b Explanation of escrow agreement The organization holds custodial funds for partner organizations and individuals that work closely with the organization in various locations. Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds Sign language translation needs. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Rent Expenses - 72971 Fundraising Event Expenses - 15043 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 Rent Expenses - 72971 Fundraising Event Expenses - 15043 true Central America and the Caribbean 0 2 Program Services Bible translation and literacy 23340 East Asia and the Pacific 3 139 Program Services Bible translation and literacy 1781928 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 9 Program Services Bible translation and literacy 699771 Middle East and North Africa 0 9 Program Services Bible translation and literacy 373813 North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 13 Program Services Bible translation and literacy 102918 Russia and Neighboring States 3 18 Program Services Bible translation and literacy 985823 South America 0 2 Program Services Bible translation and literacy 24642 South Asia 2 22 Program Services Bible translation and literacy 479146 Sub-Saharan Africa 4 175 Program Services Bible translation and literacy 3795285 Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 535 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 171903 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 10628 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 212 North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 103779 Russia and Neighboring States 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 142716 South America 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 8260 South Asia 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 9789 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 390131 13 389 0 0 13 389 8704699 399920 9104619 East Asia and the Pacific Bible translation and literacy 27600 Wire East Asia and the Pacific Bible translation and literacy 78823 Wire Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Bible translation and literacy 10000 Wire North America (Canada & Mexico only) Bible translation and literacy 103169 Wire Russia and Neighboring States Bible translation and literacy 63000 Wire Russia and Neighboring States Bible translation and literacy 39325 Wire Russia and Neighboring States Bible translation and literacy 21654 Wire South America Bible translation and literacy 8260 Wire South Asia Bible translation and literacy 9019 Wire Sub-Saharan Africa Bible translation and literacy 23950 Wire Sub-Saharan Africa Bible translation and literacy 55415 Wire Sub-Saharan Africa Bible translation and literacy 13400 Wire 12 0 General Assistance Central America and the Caribbean 2 535 Cash Payment General Assistance East Asia and the Pacific 42 17332 Cash Payment Medical East Asia and the Pacific 33 17259 Medicines, Clinical Visit Fair Market Value Food East Asia and the Pacific 5 232 Food Fair Market Value Clothing East Asia and the Pacific 1 32 Clothing Fair Market Value Travel East Asia and the Pacific 17 2272 Transportation Costs Fair Market Value Education East Asia and the Pacific 12 4865 Books, School Fees, Supplies Fair Market Value Shelter East Asia and the Pacific 3 107 Housing Assistance Fair Market Value Community Development East Asia and the Pacific 12500 23382 Building Fair Market Value Education Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 628 Tuition Fair Market Value General Assistance Middle East and North Africa 1 155 Cash Payment Food Middle East and North Africa 1 57 Food Fair Market Value Travel North America (Canada & Mexico only) 1 610 Transportation Costs Fair Market Value General Assistance Russia and Neighboring States 15 13734 Cash Payment Medical Russia and Neighboring States 1 1 Medicines, Clinic Visits Fair Market Value Food Russia and Neighboring States 32 3002 Food Fair Market Value Shelter Russia and Neighboring States 5 2000 Housing Assistance Fair Market Value General Assistance South Asia 3 389 Cash Payment Medical South Asia 2 137 Medicines, Clinic Visits Fair Market Value Food South Asia 1 28 Food Fair Market Value Clothing South Asia 2 72 Clothing Fair Market Value Education South Asia 1 49 Transportation Costs Fair Market Value Community Development South Asia 15 94 Building materials Fair Market Value General Assistance Sub-Saharan Africa 1500 61962 Cash Payment Medical Sub-Saharan Africa 23 9455 Medicines, Clinic Visits Fair Market Value Food Sub-Saharan Africa 20 2767 Food Fair Market Value Clothing Sub-Saharan Africa 19 751 Clothing Fair Market Value Travel Sub-Saharan Africa 12 4499 Transportation Costs Fair Market Value Education Sub-Saharan Africa 39 9636 Books, School Fees, Supplies Fair Market Value Shelter Sub-Saharan Africa 12 2553 Housing Assistance Fair Market Value Community Development Sub-Saharan Africa 25000 201784 Buildings Fair Market Value false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Grants are made to organizations in countries where PBT either has personnel living in-country or making frequent visits (i.e. 2+ times per year). Thus, PBT personnel monitors the use of grant funds directly. We are able to spend a considerable amount of time with grantees and see first-hand how the funds are used. In addition, we require grantees to provide both financial and narrative reports on the use of the funds on at least an annual basis. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN-Accrual; EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC-Accrual; EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA-Accrual; NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY)-Accrual; RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES-Accrual; SOUTH AMERICA-Accrual; SOUTH ASIA-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual Schedule F, Part II, Line 1 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC-Accrual; EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY)-Accrual; RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES-Accrual; SOUTH AMERICA-Accrual; SOUTH ASIA-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual Schedule F, Part III Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN -Accrual EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC -Accrual EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) -Accrual MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA -Accrual NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY) -Accrual RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES -Accrual SOUTH ASIA -Accrual SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA -Accrual Museum of the Bible 1 22000 10000 12000 1356 5239 1370 Museum of the Bible 2 9524 4524 5000 1693 1548 3837 0 31524 14524 17000 3049 6787 5207 15043 1957 true All the World Bible Translators 32 Oak Tree Dr New Smyrna Beach FL 32169 272697222 501(c)(3) 135000 To fund development of TBTA (The Bible Translator's Assistant) 1 0 Educational Assistance 2 15577 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. We require grantees to provide both financial and narrative reports on the use of the funds on at least an annual basis. For individuals receiving tuition assistance, grant money is provided directly to the educational institutions. Sherry Fariss Family of Yancy Fariss, Board Member 45600 Employee compensation Kathy Graves Family of Michael Scott Graves, Personnel Officer 37800 Employee compensation Steven Hagemeyer Family of Alesha Hagemeyer, Board Member 64547 Employee compensation Tyler Hewitt Family of Emily Hewitt, Board Member 35014 Employee compensation Aimee Meister Family of Rich Meister, Board Member 12099 Employee compensation Rebecca Pruett Family of Greg Pruett, President & Board Member 18000 Employee compensation M'Liss Stringer Family of Clint Stringer, Chief Financial Officer 27725 Employee compensation X 14 289999 Market value 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Securities - Publicly traded - The number of contributions represent the number of contributions received, not the number of items donated. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18 The organization makes its Form 990 available on its website. The Form 1023 is available upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee The Executive Committee of the board of directors consists of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, the President, the Treasurer and one member. In the absence of one of these individuals, the Chairman shall appoint another member of the board of directors to serve for a specific meeting of the Executive Committee. The quorum required for any action of the Executive Committee is three members. In addition, the Executive Committee may act by meeting together or by conference telephone call. Any member participating by conference telephone call shall be considered part of the quorum. The responsibilities of the Executive Committee include but are not limited to: Consultation on matters of immediate importance; Ministering to the spiritual well-being of personnel within the International Service Center (ISC); Serving as a court of appeal for unresolved conflicts within the ISC; Authorizing the ISC to borrow in excess of $3,000; Generally to act on behalf of the board of directors in urgent matters between board of directors meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons Doyle Jennings and Susan Jennings - Family relationship Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 Significant changes to organizational documents The organization's bylaws have been amended to clarify the selection process for the Chairman, Vice Chair and Executive Vice President, as well as clarify the succession of the President. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body The Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm, reviewed in detail by the Finance Team, and then presented and submitted to the board prior to filing. Each board member has an opportunity to review the 990 and ask questions about it. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy At each fall board meeting, board members and officers are presented with a conflict of interest statement and asked to disclose conflicts and sign statements. The signed statements are reviewed by the Corporate Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel. Any conflicts that may arise during the year are expected to be disclosed to the board immediately. The board would take any action deemed appropriate depending on the type of conflict, including recusal of the individual with the conflict of interest from any discussion or vote on the potential item. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official The independent members of the board use comparability data from multiple sources including: extensive knowledge on the board of similar agencies' practices, the Compensation Survey of Not-For-Profit-Organizaions published by Compensation Resources, and the Compensation Survey published by Christian Leadership Alliance. The independent board approves each officer's compensation, including the President, individually as part of the budgeting process. The process used and decisions reached are documented in the board minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees See response for Part VI, Line 15a. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The organization's audited financial statements are available on the organization's website. The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. Form 990, Part VII, Section A Column (D) and (F) Compensation reported in Part VII, column D is the amount reported on the individual's W-2, box 1 or 5 (whichever amount is greater) per the IRS instructions. In the case of minister's compensation when box 5 of the W-2 is not applicable, box 1 compensation is used. Employee deferrals to qualified retirement plans are normally captured in box 5, not box 1 of Form W-2. For reporting purposes we have included the minister's retirement plan deferrals in Part VII, column F. Form 990, Part VII, Section A The number of directors includes up to three Branch Representatives whose term begins at the beginning of each meeting and expires at the next meeting. As with other board directors, a Branch Representative can serve consecutive terms, but often only serve one term, and therefore a partial year. Of the 24 different board members who served in 2023, 7 were Branch Representatives, with no more than 3 serving at the same time. 15 directors were independent. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue Other Revenue - Total Revenue: 31816, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: 31816; Schedule F, Part III(c) The estimated number of recipients is determined using missionary expense reports that provide the approximate number of persons helped. Search Alliance LLC 7255 W Camp Wisdom Rd Dallas TX 75236 824130257 Payroll Agent TX 618516 163663 Pioneer Bible Translators Global Milestones Staffing and Logistics LLC 7256 W Camp Wisdom Rd Dallas TX 75237 824149859 Payroll Agent TX 230934 244437 Pioneer Bible Translators