Nonprofit · EIN 62-1043832
B&L MISSIONARY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SHELBYVILLE, TN 37160
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,140,655 | $3,668,427 | $472,228 | $1,791,637 | $154,799 | $1,636,838 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,532,937 | $2,895,238 | $637,699 | $1,368,595 | $203,985 | $1,164,610 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,013,447 | $3,124,978 | -$111,531 | $867,220 | $340,309 | $526,911 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,038,245
- Program service revenue
- $91,010
- Investment income
- $11,400
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $696,069
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $696,069
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $183,750
- Program services (functional)
- $3,668,427
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,368,595
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,791,637
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $154,799
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,636,838
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $727,555
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,636,838
- Gross receipts
- $4,140,655
- Employees
- 22
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT M LEMMON JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MARK SMITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBB FOREMAN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAY ANTHONY AYERS | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JIM ROLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RICK S EVERHART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LOYD WARREN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHAD STANLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SHANNON LEMMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT M LEMMON JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MARK SMITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBB FOREMAN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAY ANTHONY AYERS | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JIM ROLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RICK S EVERHART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LOYD WARREN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHAD STANLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SHANNON LEMMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON LEMMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $57,885 |
| ROBERT M LEMMON JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $56,011 |
| MARK SMITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBB FOREMAN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAY ANTHONY AYERS | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JIM ROLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RICK S EVERHART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LOYD WARREN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHAD STANLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2101 HIGHWAY 231 S, SHELBYVILLE, TN 37160-6718
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ROBERT M LEMMON JR, 2101 HIGHWAY 231 SOUTH, SHELBYVILLE, TN 37160
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT M LEMMON JR, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (931) 684-0304
- Website
- BIBLELIT.COM
- Return prepared by
- WINNETT ASSOCIATES PLLC
Mission
PRINT BIBLES, NEW TESTATMENTS, BIBLE PORTION AND GOSPEL TRACTS FOR DISTRIBUTION IN UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN FIELDS
Program accomplishments
- PRINT AND DISTRIBUTE BIBLES AND TRACKS IN UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN FIELDSExpenses $3,484,677 · revenue $91,010
- PRINT AND DISTRIBUTE BIBLES AND TRACKS IN UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN FIELDSExpenses $183,750
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
- 62-1043832
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,791,637
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,140,655
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,140,655 | $3,668,427 | $1,791,637 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,532,937 | $2,895,238 | $1,368,595 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,013,447 | $3,124,978 | $867,220 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,027,683 | $2,930,029 | $987,000 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 62-1043832).
Questions about B&L MISSIONARY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of B&L MISSIONARY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of B&L MISSIONARY FOUNDATION is 62-1043832.
- Is B&L MISSIONARY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to B&L MISSIONARY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does B&L MISSIONARY FOUNDATION 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 B&L MISSIONARY FOUNDATION 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 B&L MISSIONARY FOUNDATION 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 B&L MISSIONARY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ROBERT M LEMMON JR.
- Who are the officers and directors of B&L MISSIONARY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does B&L MISSIONARY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,140,655, expenses of $3,668,427 and total assets of $1,791,637 at year end.
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