﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2023v5.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-11-08T12:50:09-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>911566381</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>FINNEY NEILL &amp; COMPANY PS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>9757 GREENWOOD AVE N</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SEATTLE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>98103</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>208565593</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NEXT</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>NEXT</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2062989811</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>9757 GREENWOOD AVE N</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SEATTLE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>98146</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>BRADLEY KENT</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>VICE PRESIDENT</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2062989811</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-11-07</SignatureDt>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>JOSHUA J BREILING CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01286663</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>2062989811</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2024-11-07</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2024-10-15 13:58:12Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc2" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>THOMAS BURNS</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>9757 GREENWOOD AVE N</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SEATTLE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>98101</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>440023</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.NEXTMANGA.COM</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2006</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>WA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>DEVELOPING CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE BASED PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE; PROMOTING THE DISSEMINATION OF CHRISTIAN LITERATURE THROUGH CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES THAT ARE INVOLVED IN EVANGELISM; TRANSLATING MATERIALS INTO VARIOUS LANGUAGES FOR WORLDWIDE DISSEMINATION AND USE; TRAINING AND EQUIPING CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES TO USE NEWLY DEVELOPED MATERIALS EFFECTIVELY; RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT, PRINTING AND DISSEMINATION OF RELIGIOUS MATERIALS; SECURING AND PRESERVING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS TO PROTECT THE QUALITY AND INTEGRITY OF PUBLISHED MATERIALS; AND ARRANGING FOR PUBLICATION AND MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH PUBLISHERS.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>7</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>4</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>0</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>8</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>85929</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>119398</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>88726</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>320625</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>0</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>174655</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>440023</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>54851</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>43819</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>0</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>90869</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>144535</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>145720</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>188354</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>28935</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>251669</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>661625</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>867877</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>174577</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>129160</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>487048</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>738717</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>DEVELOPING CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE BASED PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE; PROMOTING THE DISSEMINATION OF CHRISTIAN LITERATURE THROUGH CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES THAT ARE INVOLVED IN EVANGELISM; TRANSLATING MATERIALS INTO VARIOUS LANGUAGES FOR WORLDWIDE DISSEMINATION AND USE; TRAINING AND EQUIPING CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES TO USE NEWLY DEVELOPED MATERIALS EFFECTIVELY; RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT, PRINTING AND DISSEMINATION OF RELIGIOUS MATERIALS; SECURING AND PRESERVING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS TO PROTECT THE QUALITY AND INTEGRITY OF PUBLISHED MATERIALS; AND ARRANGING FOR PUBLICATION AND MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH PUBLISHERS.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>180603</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>43819</GrantAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>320625</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>TRANSLATE,PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE BIBLE-BASED LITERATURE. PREPARE AND PROMOTE YOUTH FOCUSED LITERATURE IN JAPANESE STYLE GRAPHIC NOVEL FORM. NEXT PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO FACILITATE THE PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION CHRISTIAN BOOKS, INCLUDING THE MANGA TITLES DEVELOPED BY NEXT.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>180603</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd>false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd>false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd>false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd>false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>false</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd>false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>false</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc6">true</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc6">true</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc6">false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>1</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>0</EmployeeCnt>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>false</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>7</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>4</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>false</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>false</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>true</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>WA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>FINNEY NEILL AND CO PS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>2062989811</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>9757 GREENWOOD AVENUE N</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>SEATTLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>98103</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>X</NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROALD LIDAL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>20.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRADLEY KENT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP AND TREAS</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JEFF HOLDER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>THOMAS BURNS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHAIRMAN</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TOSHIKAZU IWAOKA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RONALD VANDERGRIEND</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRISTIAN REME</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>119398</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>119398</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>ROYALTIES ON MANGA SALES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>511130</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>307386</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>307386</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER MANGA SALES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>451211</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>13239</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>13239</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>320625</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>440023</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>320625</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>
      <ForeignGrantsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>43819</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>43819</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </ForeignGrantsGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3600</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3600</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>66224</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>66224</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>953</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>953</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1254</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1254</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1610</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1610</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>69607</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>69607</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1031</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1031</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>256</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>256</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>188354</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>180603</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>7751</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>429899</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>736008</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>30250</BOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <IntangibleAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>201476</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>131869</EOYAmt>
      </IntangibleAssetsGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>661625</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>867877</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>600</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>900</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <GrantsPayableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>159325</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>115040</EOYAmt>
      </GrantsPayableGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>14652</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>13220</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>174577</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>129160</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>487048</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>738717</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>487048</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>738717</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>661625</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>867877</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>251669</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>false</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc5">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>231968</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>91658</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>137986</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>85929</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>119398</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>666939</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>231968</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>91658</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>137986</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>85929</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>119398</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>666939</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>212960</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>453979</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <TotalSupportAmt>666939</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>686339</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.68070</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.74430</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleF documentId="RetDoc6">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>true</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>PROGRAM SERVICE</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>GRANTMAKING</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>40169</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>SOUTH ASIA</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>PROGRAM SERVICE</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>GRANTMAKING</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>3650</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>PROGRAM SERVICE</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>BOOK ROYALTY INCOME</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>EUROPE</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>PROGRAM SERVICE</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>BOOK ROYALTY INCOME</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>SOUTH AMERICA</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>PROGRAM SERVICE</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>BOOK ROYALTY INCOME</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>PROGRAM SERVICE</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>BOOK ROYALTY INCOME</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <SubtotalSpentAmt>43819</SubtotalSpentAmt>
      <TotalSpentAmt>43819</TotalSpentAmt>
      <GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC</RegionTxt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>LITERATURE DISTRIB</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>11134</CashGrantAmt>
        <MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt>CHECK/BANK WIRE</MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>BOOK</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
      </GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp>
      <GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC</RegionTxt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>LITERATURE DISTRIB</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>6190</CashGrantAmt>
        <MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt>CHECK/BANK WIRE</MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>BOOK</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
      </GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp>
      <GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC</RegionTxt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>LITERATURE DISTRIB</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>22845</CashGrantAmt>
        <MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt>CHECK/BANK WIRE</MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>BOOK</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
      </GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>3</Total501c3OrgCnt>
      <TransferToForeignCorpInd>false</TransferToForeignCorpInd>
      <InterestInForeignTrustInd>false</InterestInForeignTrustInd>
      <ForeignCorpOwnershipInd>false</ForeignCorpOwnershipInd>
      <PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd>false</PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd>
      <ForeignPartnershipInd>false</ForeignPartnershipInd>
      <BoycottCountriesInd>false</BoycottCountriesInd>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. REQUESTS FOR FUNDS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. REPORTS OF USE OF FUNDS AND ANNUAL REPORTS OF ACTIVITY FROM THE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING THE GRANTS FROM NEXT ARE REQUIRED AND ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 40,169 0 SOUTH ASIA 3,650 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 EUROPE 0 0 SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE F, PAGE 5, PART V</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES ROYALTIES ON BOOKS SALES PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY OTHER FOR PROFIT AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. ROYALTY INCOME IS USED TO DEVELOP ADDITIONAL MANGA ART, TEXT, AND TRANSLATIONS AND TO SUPPORT THE PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF CHRISTIAN LITERATURE THROUGH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING IS REFLECTED, SO ACTUAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS MAY VARY THAN THE VALUES REPORTED, DUE TO TIMING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleF>
    <IRS990ScheduleL documentId="RetDoc3">
      <GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NEW LIFE MINISTRIES JAPAN</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <RelationshipWithOrgTxt>DIRECTOR</RelationshipWithOrgTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>11134</CashGrantAmt>
        <TypeOfAssistanceTxt>CASH</TypeOfAssistanceTxt>
        <AssistancePurposeTxt>LITERATURE</AssistancePurposeTxt>
      </GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
      <GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NEW LIFE LITERATURE LTD</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <RelationshipWithOrgTxt>DIRECTOR</RelationshipWithOrgTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>6190</CashGrantAmt>
        <TypeOfAssistanceTxt>CASH</TypeOfAssistanceTxt>
        <AssistancePurposeTxt>LITERATURE</AssistancePurposeTxt>
      </GrntAsstBnftInterestedPrsnGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE L, PART V</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PART III, LINE 1: NEW LIFE MINISTRIES JAPAN IS AN ORGANIZATION INFLUENCED BY DIRECTORS R. LIDAL AND T. IWAOKA. IN 2023 NEXT RECEIVED DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION AND SUBSEQUENTLY GRANTED THE FUNDS TO THEM. - PART III, LINE 2: NEW LIFE LITERATURE LTD IS AN ORGANIZATION INFLUENCED BY DIRECTORS R. LIDAL AND B. KENT. IN 2023 NEXT RECEIVED DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION AND SUBSEQUENTLY GRANTED THE FUNDS TO THEM. - AMOUNTS DISCLOSED ARE PER THE ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleL>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc4">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DEVELOPING CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE BASED PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE; PROMOTING THE DISSEMINATION OF CHRISTIAN LITERATURE THROUGH CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES THAT ARE INVOLVED IN EVANGELISM; TRANSLATING MATERIALS INTO VARIOUS LANGUAGES FOR WORLDWIDE DISSEMINATION AND USE; TRAINING AND EQUIPING CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES TO USE NEWLY DEVELOPED MATERIALS EFFECTIVELY; RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT, PRINTING AND DISSEMINATION OF RELIGIOUS MATERIALS; SECURING AND PRESERVING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS TO PROTECT THE QUALITY AND INTEGRITY OF PUBLISHED MATERIALS; AND ARRANGING FOR PUBLICATION AND MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH PUBLISHERS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY A COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING AND PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AFTER FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AT EACH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALL DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IF THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST THE POLICY REQUIRES THAT DIRECTOR DISCLOSE THE CONFLICT TO THE BOARD AND REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON THE SPECIFIC ISSUE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>NO OFFICERS OR DIRECTORS ARE COMPENSATED FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION FOR SUCH ROLES. OCCASIONALLY AN OFFICER OR DIRECTOR IS COMPENSATED FOR OTHER SERVICES, IN WHICH CASE THE BOARD AGREES ON THE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION BASED ON AVAILABLE MARKET DATA.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ANY COMPENSATED KEY EMPLOYEES OR OFFICERS AND HAS NOT IMPLEMENTED A COMPENSATION POLICY FOR THAT REASON.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR AND UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CONTENT CONSULTING 66,094 0 0 WEB PAGE HOSTING 130 0 0 TOTAL 66,224 0 0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>