2025-02-04T15:36:01+00:00 2024-06-30 332621854 CRI Capin Crouse Advisors LLC 345 Massachusetts Ave Suite 300 Indianapolis IN 46204 990 2023-07-01 470405317 Back to the Bible BACK 4024647200 PO Box 82808 Lincoln NE 68501 Sean Gewecke Corporate Treasurer/CFO 4024647200 2025-02-04 true true Andrea Salamy P00705827 5055022746 2025-02-04 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Good News Broadcasting Association Inc Arnold R Cole PO Box 82808 Lincoln NE 68501 5358901 false X www.backtothebible.org X 1942 NE Lead believers into spiritual maturity & active service for Christ in the church and the world. 5 3 14 30 0 0 3489202 5066305 0 0 626625 160635 32034 133311 4147861 5360251 36815 34876 0 0 1812919 1940548 0 0 516090 2100468 1941862 3950202 3917286 197659 1442965 5785946 6370865 3576234 2518099 2209712 3852766 We provide personalized resources that help you move closer to Jesus, experience a transformed life, and become a biblically engaged disciple-maker. See Schedule O false false 2776159 1668 -130 Back to the Bible (BB) exists to get to know individuals well enough to help them move closer to Jesus today than yesterday in such a way that leads to life transformation as Biblically engaged disciple makers. Rather than general Bible teaching messages broadcast on a set schedule, we build digital platforms that allow the individuals being served to find Scripture matched to their spiritual needs or desired growth areas. BB's Big Idea: We will help you develop a daily habit of spiritually absorbing Jesus and mentoring others. That's why knowing the spiritual needs of the people being served is so crucial. We live in a culture that knows less about the Bible. Each day, fewer people around us recognize Jesus or the Bible's deep significance or relevance to daily life. In addition, fewer believers are actively sharing their faith or discipling others. In a U.S. general population study BB conducted for NRB (formerly National Religious Broadcasters), eight out of 10 people around us each day need evangelism. Sixty percent of youth ages 15-17, growing up in Christian homes, are walking away from Jesus and staying away. Those ages 50+ (who also grew up in Christian homes), are walking away at levels never seen before. Making the Bible and its teaching more available on demand through technology does not change the essentials. Research shows conclusively that engaging the Bible 4 or more days per week transforms spiritual life as promised in Romans 12:2. Engaging the Bible is a specific process of receiving God's Word by reading or listening, reflecting on what it says, and responding back to God. In essence, it's all about metabolizing God's life-giving word. The goal is to help everyone possible to know Jesus better, to walk with Him and to become like Him. Through that growth and fullness, Jesus spills over from His followers to impact the lives of others. What happens when a believer is not in the Word? The research is equally conclusive that the lives of Christians who do not engage the Bible most days of the week are statistically the same as the lives of non-believers in the culture. Therefore, all of the technology is designed to help the user reach the vital 4 or more days of Bible engagement. Research has uncovered a vital fourth component to a Christ Follower's spiritual formation. Along with the receive, reflect and respond process in Scripture, "reveal" needs to be added. Early research indicates that believers who sharing God's life-transforming work and mentoring others have more joy and life satisfaction. Therefore in fiscal year 2024, BB increased focus on understanding why 76% of Christ Followers do not share faith and disciple others and what keeps them from doing it. Based on these discoveries, BB is defining and implementing strategies that will help people not only engage with Scripture on a daily basis, but also grow into mentors and disciple-makers. 142624 33208 International Ministries Back to the Bible International communicates the Word of God in ways that are clear, culturally appropriate, and readily understood. Working in 15 languages, listeners and viewers have the opportunity to receive Bible teaching, discipleship, and Gospel outreach. 2918783 true true false false false false false false true true true false false true false false true false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false true 21 0 true 14 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 5 3 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CO GA IL AK MN MS ND AZ TN VA WA WV WI X Sean Gewecke 4024647200 PO Box 82808 Lincoln NE 68501 Arnold R Cole Corporate CEO/Interim President of CBE 40.0 X X 161034 0 41242 Dale E Michels MD Board Chair 3.0 X X 0 0 0 Sylvania Airan Board Secretary 3.0 X X 0 0 0 Cara Whitney Board Member 3.0 X 0 0 0 Harold Berry Board Member (Theological Consultant) 5.0 1.0 X 11163 0 0 Bryon Swanson Chief Development Officer, Secretary 39.0 1.0 X 138041 0 41187 Mark Graham Chief Tech Officer / Assistant Secretary 39.0 1.0 X 108639 0 16939 Nat Crawford President of Content, Assistant Secretary ( Part Year) 39.0 1.0 X 113511 0 60122 Sean Gewecke Corporate Treasurer/CFO 37.0 3.0 X 131371 0 33644 Yulia Case President of Center for Bible Engagement, Assistant Secretary 39.0 1.0 X 147509 0 768 Jack Burke Director of Donor Development 40.0 X 115706 0 38952 926974 0 232854 7 false true false Hiveboard 731 Las Colindas Road San Rafael CA 94903 Application development and consulting 215736 Firespring 1201 Infinity Court Lincoln NE 68512 Editing, printing, and mailing services 126223 2 30788 5035517 1212 5066305 0 0 0 0 0 158295 158295 2673 2673 0 0 620 -1720 2340 0 2340 2340 240 370 -130 -130 Transition Services 900099 125000 125000 5768 0 0 5768 130768 5360251 -130 0 294076 1668 1668 33208 33208 0 0 1022647 654494 224982 143171 729905 546176 54172 129557 72555 53474 19081 115441 81165 17299 16977 7231 7231 34363 34363 0 0 0 0 48772 29263 19509 113743 30162 61358 22223 177200 150277 9269 17654 79206 55389 11952 11865 100708 66365 9318 25025 19718 16362 1755 1601 78006 54550 11771 11685 495193 479650 15543 45429 31769 6855 6805 GoTandem 429774 420615 9159 Literature 147306 100744 46562 Radio/TV Production 94197 83329 3384 7484 Website Design 17724 14179 3545 53292 15944 4002 33346 3917286 2918783 482413 516090 X 2345621 1448994 368871 527756 22641 17371 549873 1665058 378802 452528 34934 48878 0 0 0 0 375000 0 26838 24409 7769 19678 4786211 4503907 686554 282304 621 0 3569198 3776981 0 133716 83658 5785946 6370865 500857 421220 125000 125000 0 0 1107679 1027838 1842698 944041 3576234 2518099 X -1218605 120734 3428317 3732032 2209712 3852766 5785946 6370865 X 1442965 200089 X false true X true false X 4799666 3038110 3792485 3489202 5066305 20185768 0 0 4799666 3038110 3792485 3489202 5066305 20185768 2236336 17949432 16446 86775 95268 132462 160968 491919 0 42099 63994 78427 13429 130768 328717 21006404 103863 0.8545 0.9486 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 42099.0, COLUMN B - 63994.0, COLUMN C - 78427.0, COLUMN D - 13429.0, COLUMN E - 5768.0, COLUMN F - 203717.0; DESCRIPTION - TRANSITION SERVICES, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - , COLUMN E - 125000.0, COLUMN F - 125000.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1072390 94106 1166496 1243413 155647 38432 288238 1072390 1497069 -210771 42885 1243413 1198036 346619 47586 1497069 1261383 3952 67299 1198036 0.2399 0.7601 0.0 false false 71272 22731 48541 4714939 4481176 233763 282304 Assets Related to Fiduciary 3648740 F Mineral Rights 81612 F Private Equity Shares 46629 F 3776981 Liabilities related to fiduciary agreements 454782 Note payable to Back to the Bible Foundation 402816 Operating Lease Obligation 86443 944041 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds Generate income for operational purposes. true South Asia 0 0 Grantmaking 32500 Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Grantmaking 708 0 0 0 0 0 0 33208 0 33208 South Asia Sri Lanka: Radio and TV ministry, literature ministry, Bible conferences, children's ministry and mission outreach, cell phone ministry 32500 Cash,Wire Transfer 1 0 false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds We receive regular ministry updates on a monthly basis from the organizations we support. The ministry updates describe specific projects and the impact and outcomes of the projects we are supporting. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN-Accrual; SOUTH ASIA-Accrual Schedule F, Part II, Line 1 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements SOUTH ASIA-Accrual X X true true X X X true false false false false false false false false Arnold R Cole Corporate CEO/Interim President of CBE 150407 0 5760 0 4867 0 0 0 41242 0 202276 0 0 0 Sean Gewecke Corporate Treasurer/CFO 131159 0 0 0 212 0 0 0 33644 0 165015 0 0 0 Nat Crawford President of Content, Assistant Secretary ( Part Year) 87888 0 0 0 25623 0 0 0 60122 0 173633 0 0 0 Bryon Swanson Chief Development Officer, Secretary 136605 0 0 0 1436 0 0 0 41187 0 179228 0 0 0 Jack Burke Director of Donor Development 114270 0 0 0 1436 0 0 0 38952 0 154658 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companions Travel for Spouse Volunteers: Corporate Chief Executive Officer, Arnold Cole's spouse volunteer travels with him on occasion in order to assist with business related tasks of the organization. These tasks include, but are not limited to: public relations activities for BB; customer service at book or information displays; advocacy for BB's program activities in fundraising meetings; other communication and/or prayer support with donors and listeners; and administrative support. If the spouse volunteer travel is deemed business related by leadership, it is not treated as taxable income. Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Housing allowance or residence for personal use Nat Crawford, President of Content, Assistant Secretary serves as a bible teacher and minister in the organization as a result $28,500 of his compensation is non-taxable housing. Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment Nat Crawford received severance pay after termination. He received his normal pay for a total of two and one-half months. The total amount of severance pay was $25,477 Form 990, Part III, Line 1 Mission statement Back to the Bible is a user-driven provider of life change, generated by researching, developing, and distributing Bible teaching and engagement tools that help people take a daily, positive step forward closer to Jesus. Scripture absorption and spiritual fitness methodologies include broadcasting, podcasts, cellular technology, text messaging, print, internet and person-to-person sharing through the latest social media technologies. The non-profit purposes of Back to the Bible span the United States and around the globe through strategic partnerships. Though the ministry uses a variety of delivery channels, the single focus is to walk with people daily into a living, growing and passionate relationship with Jesus Christ. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15 The Corporate CEO's salary and pay increases are set by the Board of Trustees after their annual evaluation of his performance. The salaries of all other top management officials are determined by the CEO and approved by the Board of Trustees. Comparison data used in the salary approval process includes survey data from independent sources; review of Form 990 information for similar organizations involved in Bible teaching radio broadcasting; and regional differences in cost of living. The process and decisions are documented in the minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and reviewed in detail by the Organization's top management, including the Corporate Treasurer. The 990 is also provided to the Board of Directors for their review prior to being filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy The organization requires all board members and officers to annually complete and sign a conflict of interest statement. The Board Chairman and Secretary are responsible for reviewing the signed statements and ensuring that interested persons are in compliance with the conflict of interest policy. Should any potential conflicts of interest be disclosed, the board member or officer would be asked to refrain from participation in any deliberation or decision with regard to matters affected by the relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue Misc Income - Total Revenue: 5768, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: 5768; Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Change in value of fiduciary agreements and gift annuities - 200089; Back To The Bible Foundation PO Box 82808 Lincoln NE 68501 476022615 Support Good News Broadcasting Association NE 501(c)(3) Type I Back To The Bible true Charitable remainder unitrusts (7) Hold assets and remit income to BB NE Back to the Bible true Permanently restricted trust (1) Hold Assets and remit income to BB NE Back to the Bible true false false true true true false false false false false false false false true true false false false false Back to the Bible Foundation E 402816 Book Value