Nonprofit · EIN 45-2624877
BIBLES FOR PEOPLES
Tax-exempt · CUERO, TX 77954
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $169,183 | $129,771 | $39,412 | $44,471 | – | $44,471 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $63,120 | $58,669 | $4,451 | $5,059 | – | $5,059 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $169,183
Expenses
- Benefits paid to members
- $3,382
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $45,284
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $45,284
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $4,554
- Occupancy
- $14,302
- Printing, publications and postage
- $9,088
- Other expenses
- $53,161
- Program services (functional)
- $71,957
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,059
- Total assets, end of year
- $44,471
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $44,471
- Cash, savings and investments
- $44,471
- Gross receipts
- $169,183
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Sturm | Director | 55 | $45,284 | $3,382 |
| Sarah Sturm | Secretary | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| Curtis Afflerbach | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| C Pat Bell | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Blake Muir | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Keathley | Advisor | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Sturm | Director | 55 | $37,623 |
| Sarah Sturm | Secretary | 15 | $0 |
| Curtis Afflerbach | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| C Pat Bell | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Blake Muir | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Keathley | Advisor | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 452, CUERO, TX 77954-0452
- In care of
- % COLBY STURM
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- PO BOX 452, CUERO TX 779540452
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Colby Sturm, 206 lackey street, Cuero TX 77954
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Sarah Sturm, Secretary
- Website
- www.bibles4peoples.org
Mission
PROVIDE BIBLE TO PEOPLE WHO NEED THEM
Program accomplishments
- Provide bibles to individuals retreat participants and organizations. An office services the local community.Expenses $23,389
- Research and develop new ways to distribute the scriptures to countries that are impoverished or where Christianity is oppressedExpenses $3,874
- Partner with global bible organizations and translators to deliver copies of the bible throughout the world.Expenses $44,694
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-2624877
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X80)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Colby Sturm | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $169,183 | $129,771 | $44,471 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $63,120 | $58,669 | $5,059 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Colby Sturm | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Colby Sturm Sr | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 45-2624877).
Questions about BIBLES FOR PEOPLES
- What is the EIN of BIBLES FOR PEOPLES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIBLES FOR PEOPLES is 45-2624877.
- Is BIBLES FOR PEOPLES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to BIBLES FOR PEOPLES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIBLES FOR PEOPLES file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of BIBLES FOR PEOPLES 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 BIBLES FOR PEOPLES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BIBLES FOR PEOPLES?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Colby Sturm.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIBLES FOR PEOPLES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,284 (Colby Sturm, Director).
- How much revenue does BIBLES FOR PEOPLES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $169,183, expenses of $129,771 and total assets of $44,471 at year end.
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