Nonprofit · EIN 74-2121875
R B THIEME JR BIBLE MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77056
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,305,658 | $2,857,399 | -$551,741 | $13,849,009 | $71,858 | $13,777,151 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,171,368 | $2,601,186 | $570,182 | $14,866,357 | $359,670 | $14,506,687 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,916,172 | $2,391,505 | -$475,333 | $14,045,057 | $71,247 | $13,973,810 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,830,848
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $449,355
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $145,634
- Other revenue
- $25,455
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $357,377
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,059,074
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,974,721
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,750
- Occupancy
- $33,600
- Depreciation
- $158,090
- Program services (functional)
- $2,535,229
- Management and general (functional)
- $322,170
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,866,357
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,849,009
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $71,858
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,777,151
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $850,633
- Publicly traded securities
- $12,065,811
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,665,151
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $112,000
- Gross receipts
- $2,402,447
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R B Thieme III | President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $184,633 | $44,144 |
| Bill Siedlarczyk | IT Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,833 | $42,300 |
| Terri Lubrano | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $90,720 | $37,880 |
| J Mark Breeding | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Martin B Cameron | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Darryl Hertz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Nixon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| W Charles O'Donnell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Van Singel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R B Thieme III | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $174,395 | $43,864 |
| Bill Siedlarczyk | IT Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,000 | $42,368 |
| Terri Lubrano | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 26 | $90,692 | $34,797 |
| Martin B Cameron | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J Mark Breeding | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darryl Hertz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| T H Nixon III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| W Charles O'Donnell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Van Singel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley M Gensemer | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $163,739 | $43,670 |
| RB Thieme III | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $165,947 | $39,072 |
| Francis Siedlarczyk | IT Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,627 | $35,446 |
| Terri G Lubrano | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 23 | $78,972 | $32,374 |
| Martin B Cameron | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| J Mark Breeding | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Darryl Hertz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| T H Nixon III | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| W Charles O'Donnell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Van Singel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5139 W ALABAMA ST, HOUSTON, TX 77056-5802
- In care of
- % SHIRLEY GENSEMER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- R B Thieme III, 5139 W Alabama, Houston, TX 77056
- Signed the 990
- Terri Lubrano, Secretary
- Phone
- (713) 621-3740
- Website
- www.rbthieme.org
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
Mission
R. B. Thieme, Jr., Bible Ministries exists to preserve, perpetuate, and disseminate the doctrinal and theological Bible teachings of R. B. Thieme, Jr. Our purpose is to make available his publications and recordings worldwide without charge or obligation.
Program accomplishments
- R. B. Thieme, Jr. Bible Ministries published and distributed 86,320 publications worldwide, serving 4,902 people in 2025. During 2025, the Ministries distributed approximately 612,613 Bible lessons worldwide on MP3 & DVD compact discs, serving 11,494 people.Expenses $2,535,229
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
- 74-2121875
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,849,009
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,402,447
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,305,658 | $2,857,399 | $13,849,009 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,171,368 | $2,601,186 | $14,866,357 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,916,172 | $2,391,505 | $14,045,057 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,842,271 | $2,298,725 | $14,261,924 | 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 74-2121875).
Questions about R B THIEME JR BIBLE MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of R B THIEME JR BIBLE MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of R B THIEME JR BIBLE MINISTRIES is 74-2121875.
- Is R B THIEME JR BIBLE MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to R B THIEME JR BIBLE MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does R B THIEME JR BIBLE MINISTRIES 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 R B THIEME JR BIBLE MINISTRIES 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 R B THIEME JR BIBLE MINISTRIES 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 R B THIEME JR BIBLE MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names R B Thieme III.
- Who are the officers and directors of R B THIEME JR BIBLE MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $184,633 (R B Thieme III, President).
- How much revenue does R B THIEME JR BIBLE MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,305,658, expenses of $2,857,399 and total assets of $13,849,009 at year end.
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