2025-10-23T09:12:41-05:00 2025-06-30 840884124 BiggsKofford PC 1975 Research Pkwy Suite 255 Colorado Springs CO 80920 990 2024-07-01 510233462 Community Bible Study COMM 7199557777 790 Stout Rd Colorado Springs CO 80921 Helder Martines Chief Executive Officer 7199557777 2025-10-22 1 1 Tyler Atkins CPA P01818337 7195799090 2025-10-22 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Helder Martines 790 Stout Rd Colorado Springs CO 80921 15115823 0 X www.communitybiblestudy.org X 1978 VA Provide materials for and conduct Bible study classes. 13 13 49 16284 0 0 10216139 11609990 2769101 2802760 548275 574073 125736 129000 13659251 15115823 2343922 2789895 0 0 4102404 4606578 0 0 12124 7718268 8123364 14164594 15519837 -505343 -404014 20489061 20198342 2186952 2200471 18302109 17997871 X The mission of Community Bible Study (CBS) is to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in our communities through caring, in-depth Bible study, available to all. 0 0 9880891 2802760 U.S. Bible Study Classes: Write, edit, print, record (audio and video), teach, and distribute Bible study lesson materials for approximately 76,000 adults and over 22,000 children and teens in approximately 734 classes and groups throughout the United States. 3949589 2749265 International Entity Support: Provide Bible study lesson materials and leadership training to individuals in approximately 117 countries, which have been translated into 91 heart languages for conducting Bible study classes attended by over 1.1 million participants globally. 408855 Leadership Conference/Training: Continue the Organization's value of leadership development and training by offering training for local class leadership and other leaders, both online and in-person, depending on location. This includes on-demand 'trainings for leaders around the world covering adult, student, children, and InPrison programs, as well as in-person trainings internationally. Additionally, an annual training conference is held for key North American leaders, along with annual leadership events for a broader group of organizational and local class leaders to provide support, encouragement, and community for class leaders and shepherds. 40630 40630 Other Programs: Engagement in several small, community-based ancillary programs. 40630 40630 14279965 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 53 0 1 49 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 HI MD MN NH TN SC VA WI WV X X The Organization 7199557777 790 Stout Rd Colorado Springs CO 80921 Deb Crowe Board Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Curtis Eggemeyer Vice-Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 John Nally Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Bob Manry Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gayle Kelly Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Van Elk Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Julie Richards Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Karl Kurz Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Leslie Barron Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Roger Klassen Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Shirley Adams Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Shirlonda Drummond Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Veronica Alvarez Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Helder Martines CEO 40.00 X 152588 0 30526 Jacquie Parker Secretary 40.00 X 69477 0 21305 Andy Hust Chief Field Ministry Officer 40.00 X 119200 0 30327 Keith Sparzak Director of Strategic Relationships 40.00 X 117911 0 23356 Laura Alford Director of Finance & Accounting 40.00 X 104405 0 6004 563581 0 111518 4 0 1 0 0 11609990 928 11609990 Bible studies 611710 2802760 2802760 2802760 574073 574073 129000 129000 15115823 2802760 0 703073 X 6200 6200 2783695 2783695 304364 253640 50319 405 3224993 2687526 533174 4293 134428 112025 22224 179 671183 559325 110964 894 271610 226344 44904 362 42203 42203 42895 42895 1426775 1230517 193408 2850 2786 2786 1069340 984080 84758 502 92308 82743 9469 96 205798 185218 20580 756327 712004 41836 2487 226774 204097 22677 54108 48501 5551 56 Bible study classes 2976594 2976594 0 0 Bible study materials 1227456 1227456 0 0 15519837 14279965 1227748 12124 4001395 2400590 8663157 6053149 650000 534171 486987 299750 320786 7360418 4023515 3464519 3336903 3526069 6949927 20489061 20198342 720711 638641 32775 11175 1433466 1550655 2186952 2200471 X 16186710 15536791 2115399 2461080 18302109 17997871 20489061 20198342 -404014 99776 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 136216 10036 146252 128581 7635 136216 126717 1864 128581 100109 35000 -8392 126717 100000 109 100109 0.32000 0.68000 0 0 618153 618153 4486212 2002628 2483584 2244334 2020887 223447 11719 11719 3336903 X 15215599 99776 99776 15115823 0 15115823 15519837 0 15519837 0 15519837 Part V, Line 4: The Organization's endowment consists of the Transformed Lives Through the Word of God Fund, which shall provide financial assistance to the Community Bible Study's General Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to expand and support the Vision and Mission of Community Bible Study. Part X, Line 2: The Organization evaluates the effect of uncertain tax positions, if any, and provides for those positions in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 450, Contingencies. No tax accrual for uncertain tax positions has been recorded as management believes there are no uncertain tax positions for the Organization. 1 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 238663 Europe 0 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 305271 Central America and Caribbean 0 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 239251 South Asia 0 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 257761 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 1377041 Middle East and North America 0 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 365708 0 0 0 0 0 0 2783695 0 2783695 East Asia and the Pacific - Australia, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Support of foreign entity programs. 238663 Wire 0 Middle East and North Africa - Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Support of foreign entity programs. 365708 Wire 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Support of foreign entity programs. 1377041 Wire 0 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Support of foreign entity programs. 257761 Wire 0 Central America and the Caribbean - Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Support of foreign entity programs. 239251 Wire 0 Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) - Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium Support of foreign entity programs. 305271 Wire 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: Our goal is for each country to have a ministry partner organization that is self-determined, self-directed, and self-funded. Grants are made to these partner organizations to assist with startup costs, translation costs and establish national ministries. The partner organizations are required to request funding, which must be approved by the Regional Director, and to report back to the Regional Director on how the funds were used by completing an acknowledgement of funds received document. Part I, line 3: Expenditures are accounted for using the accrual method of accounting. X 0 0 X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Helder Martines CEO 144088 0 8500 0 0 0 6092 0 24434 0 183114 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 was prepared by an independent CPA firm, reviewed by the CEO, COO, and Director of Finance & Accounting in detail, and then emailed to the full Board of Trustees for their review before it was filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Board of Trustees and officers sign conflict of interest statements annually. The Director of Finance & Accounting and the Audit Committee review the statements. Should a conflict occur, the documents are sent to the Audit & Compliance Committee for further review and discussion. Should any 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, Section B, line 15 The Compensation Committee, with approval of the independent Board of Trustees, established the compensation for the CEO. The compensation "package" is reviewed and adjusted annually, as appropriate, by the independent Board. A compensation survey and an independent compensation consultant were used in this process. The compensation approval is documented in the board minutes. The CEO sets compensation for the other officers. Comparability data and an independent compensation consultant are used in this process. The process is documented in written agreements maintained by Human Resources. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization's Form 990 and financial statements are made availiable on the organization's website. The organization's conflict of interest policy and governing documents are made availiable to the public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Memberships, fees, and subscriptions: Program service expenses 598,654. Management and general expenses 94,094. Fundraising expenses 1,386. Total expenses 694,134. Contract labor: Program service expenses 590,781. Management and general expenses 92,857. Fundraising expenses 1,368. Total expenses 685,006. Other professional fees: Program service expenses 41,082. Management and general expenses 6,457. Fundraising expenses 96. Total expenses 47,635. Part XII, line 2c No changes made from the prior year.