Nonprofit · EIN 36-2434228
BIBLES FOR THE WORLD
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80919
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,068,435 | $4,311,570 | -$243,135 | $3,876,010 | $262,425 | $3,613,585 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,500,644 | $4,442,824 | $57,820 | $4,011,408 | $159,031 | $3,852,377 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,181,583 | $3,636,503 | -$454,920 | $3,961,420 | $79,238 | $3,882,182 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,882,520
- Program service revenue
- $29,823
- Investment income
- $136,052
- Net rental income
- $18,502
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,055
- Other revenue
- $20,040
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $812,126
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $203,062
- Other salaries and wages
- $750,684
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,127,681
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $159
- Accounting fees
- $86,191
- Occupancy
- $56,773
- Travel
- $145,108
- Depreciation
- $43,369
- Program services (functional)
- $3,352,109
- Management and general (functional)
- $399,618
- Fundraising (functional)
- $559,843
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,011,408
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,876,010
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $262,425
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,613,585
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,261,905
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,002,571
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,667,351
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $946,234
- Gross receipts
- $4,086,775
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1958
- State of legal domicile
- CO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Pudaite | President/CEO and Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $116,642 | $1,200 |
| Lawm Pudaite | Board Member Trustee or director | 20 | $48,878 | $1,200 |
| Jeff Sorensen | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John King | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Louis Pope | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Pope | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Walsh | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Walsh | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Correa | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Pudaite | President/CEO and Secretar Officer | 40 | $101,542 | $10,144 |
| Lawm Pudaite | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $48,665 | $14,093 |
| Louis Pope | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John King | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Pope | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Walsh | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Sorensen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy King | Director (through September 2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gordon Loux | Director (through September 2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Pudaite | President/CEO and Secretary Officer | 40 | $90,686 | $7,832 |
| Lawm Pudaite | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $38,139 | $13,085 |
| Mawii Pudaite | Director Emerita Officer | 20 | $30,000 | $5,979 |
| Louis Pope | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| John King | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy King | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Pope | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Gordon Loux | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Walsh | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4775 GRANBY CIR, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80919-3131
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- John L Pudaite, 4775 Granby Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
- Signed the 990
- John Pudaite, President
- Phone
- (719) 630-7733
- Website
- www.biblesfortheworld.org
- Return prepared by
- BiggsKofford Advisors LLC
Mission
BFTW is a catalyst for individual and cultural transformation through Christ and the power of His Word! This means sharing the Good News of God's love in Christ Jesus by ministering to unreached peoples, to the Church and to Christian leaders in developing nations, with a strong emphasis on India. We do this in partnership with our donors and other ministry partners by: Strategically distributing Bibles, New Testaments, and other scripture portions,Raising up Godly, well educated children through our affiliated schools both in Northeast India and in Delhi;networking and encouraging Indian churches and national Christian leaders for greater effectiveness; and, equipping such leaders through the Trinity College and Seminary in Manipur and through our networks with other fine evangelical seminaries throughout India.
Program accomplishments
- The Bible Distribution program service propagates the word of Jesus Christ through the printing and distribution of Bibles throughout the world.Expenses $1,979,490 · grants $255 · revenue $29,823
- Partnership Ministries supports and trains church and missionary workers, provides medical care, and provides an education for young people primarily in Northeast India.Expenses $1,372,619 · grants $811,871
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2434228
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1959
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X21Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,876,010
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,086,775
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,068,435 | $4,311,570 | $3,876,010 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,500,644 | $4,442,824 | $4,011,408 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,181,583 | $3,636,503 | $3,961,420 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,148,269 | $3,011,785 | $4,367,837 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-2434228).
Questions about BIBLES FOR THE WORLD
- What is the EIN of BIBLES FOR THE WORLD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIBLES FOR THE WORLD is 36-2434228.
- Is BIBLES FOR THE WORLD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1959.
- Are donations to BIBLES FOR THE WORLD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIBLES FOR THE WORLD file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BIBLES FOR THE WORLD due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BIBLES FOR THE WORLD last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BIBLES FOR THE WORLD?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names John L Pudaite.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIBLES FOR THE WORLD?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $116,642 (John Pudaite, President/CEO and Secretary).
- How much revenue does BIBLES FOR THE WORLD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,068,435, expenses of $4,311,570 and total assets of $3,876,010 at year end.
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