Nonprofit · EIN 43-1768327
BRAILLE BIBLES INTERNATIONAL
Tax-exempt · LIBERTY, MO 64069
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $184,319 | $314,631 | -$130,312 | $5,129,678 | $6,853 | $5,122,825 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $415,718 | $281,633 | $134,085 | $3,960,622 | $16,676 | $3,943,946 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $222,178 | $320,277 | -$98,099 | $3,763,364 | $8,938 | $3,754,426 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $119,328
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $23,079
- Net rental income
- $41,912
- Other revenue
- $41,912
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $80,253
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $109,783
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,655
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $168,952
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,267
- Occupancy
- $6,406
- Travel
- $2,015
- Depreciation
- $17,514
- Program services (functional)
- $226,671
- Management and general (functional)
- $76,386
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,574
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,960,622
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,129,678
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,853
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,122,825
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $501,038
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,302,211
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,122,825
- Gross receipts
- $202,007
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig A Leeds | President Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,783 | $36,169 |
| Mike Allee | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Sanders | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig A Leeds | President Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $85,476 | $37,578 |
| Mike Allee | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Sanders | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig A Leeds | President Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $82,872 | $30,736 |
| Mike Allee | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Sanders | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 378, LIBERTY, MO 64069-0378
- In care of
- % BRAILLE BIBLES INTERNATIONAL
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Craig Leeds, PO Box 378, Liberty, MO 640690378
- Signed the 990
- Craig Leeds, President
- Phone
- (800) 522-4253
- Website
- www.braillebibles.org
Mission
The mission of Braille Bibles International is to make a positive difference in the lives of visually impaired people by providing them access to God's Holy Word. Braille Bibles International provides Bibles in Braille, Large Print and Audio formats. In 2025 we served 2,795 clients and provided 2,744 Accessible Bibles to vision impaired individuals.
Program accomplishments
- Braille Bibles International served 2,795 clients in 2025. BBI produced and provided volumes of Braille Bibles and other Bible study materials. BBI provides the King James and the New King James versions of the Bible in Grade Two Braille. It also provides the Beginner's Bible in print/Braille for young children and the Children's Bible in 365 Stories in Braille for older children. A Bible Concordance and Bible Promise Book are also available in Braille.Expenses $99,379
- Braille Bibles International served 2,795 clients in 2025. BBI provided 3,321 Audio Bibles and 1,433 Bible Programs to legally blind individuals. BBI currently provides the Audio Bible on digital cartridge and a digital pocket device.Expenses $120,730
- Braille Bibles International served 2,795 clients in 2025. BBI provided 71 Large Print Bibles to legally blind individuals. In Large Print, BBI has the King James Version, New King James, Christian Standard Bibles and Bible Dictionary/Concordance in Large Print.Expenses $4,277
- Blind Community OutreachExpenses $2,285
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1768327
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X83)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,129,678
- Income (IRS master file)
- $202,007
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $184,319 | $314,631 | $5,129,678 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $415,718 | $281,633 | $3,960,622 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $222,178 | $320,277 | $3,763,364 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $241,362 | $307,305 | $3,836,343 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 43-1768327).
Questions about BRAILLE BIBLES INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of BRAILLE BIBLES INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRAILLE BIBLES INTERNATIONAL is 43-1768327.
- Is BRAILLE BIBLES INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to BRAILLE BIBLES INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRAILLE BIBLES INTERNATIONAL 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 BRAILLE BIBLES INTERNATIONAL due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRAILLE BIBLES INTERNATIONAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BRAILLE BIBLES INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Craig Leeds.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRAILLE BIBLES INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $109,783 (Craig A Leeds, President).
- How much revenue does BRAILLE BIBLES INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $184,319, expenses of $314,631 and total assets of $5,129,678 at year end.
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