Nonprofit · EIN 82-3174462
WALKING THE TEXT
Tax-exempt · SPRING HILL, TN 37174
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,336,751 | $1,268,580 | $3,068,171 | $5,234,793 | $10,357 | $5,224,436 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,098,103 | $950,548 | $147,555 | $3,456,250 | $1,299,988 | $2,156,262 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $930,623 | $806,216 | $124,407 | $2,020,232 | $11,529 | $2,008,703 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,156,549
- Program service revenue
- $16,016
- Investment income
- -$2,924
- Royalties
- $70,221
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,924
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $96,889
- Other revenue
- $167,110
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $667,493
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $765,218
- Professional fundraising fees
- $22,250
- Accounting fees
- $18,880
- Occupancy
- $2,308
- Travel
- $23,259
- Depreciation
- $31,081
- Program services (functional)
- $929,847
- Management and general (functional)
- $272,933
- Fundraising (functional)
- $65,800
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,456,250
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,234,793
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,357
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,224,436
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,520
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,850,283
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,374,153
- Gross receipts
- $4,350,500
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2017
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Gray | President Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $147,267 | $52,800 |
| Bradley Nelson | Content Director Officer | 40 | $96,667 | $52,800 |
| Marcus Naugler | Creative Director Officer | 40 | $130,000 | $9,473 |
| Paul Weber | Former Director of Strategic Partnerships Officer, Former | 40 | $113,733 | $12,800 |
| April Gaddis | Executive Assistant Officer | 40 | $65,000 | $12,800 |
| Shallon Gray | Finance Manager Key employee | 18 | $18,576 | $0 |
| Daniel Prokop | Current Director of Strategic Partnerships Officer | 40 | $16,250 | $0 |
| Richard Lyons | Board Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nathan Young | Board Chair Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Gray | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Hala Saad | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Gianotti | Board Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Gray | President Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $180,367 | $12,450 |
| Bradley Nelson | Content Director Officer | 40 | $128,833 | $12,450 |
| Marcus Naugler | Creative Director Officer | 40 | $128,833 | $12,135 |
| April Gaddis | Executive Assistant Officer | 40 | $42,500 | $9,338 |
| Shallon Gray | Finance Manager Key employee | 18 | $18,552 | $0 |
| Paul Weber | Director of Strategic Partnerships Officer | 40 | $16,250 | $1,498 |
| Richard Lyons | Board Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nathan Young | Board Chair Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Gray | Secretary Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Hala Saad | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Gray | President Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $175,000 | $11,800 |
| Bradley Nelson | Content Director Officer | 40 | $125,000 | $11,800 |
| Marcus Naugler | Creative Director Officer | 40 | $125,000 | $9,684 |
| Shallon Gray | Finance Manager Officer | 15 | $18,000 | $0 |
| Richard Lyons | Treasurer and Vice Chair Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nathan Young | Board Chair Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Gray | Secretary Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1962, SPRING HILL, TN 37174-1962
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Bradley Gray, 1807 Covey Rise Ct, Spring Hill, TN 37174
- Signed the 990
- Shallon Gray, Finance Manager
- Phone
- (615) 392-8494
- Website
- www.walkingthetext.com
Mission
The organization provides Biblical resources through online teachings, podcasts, seminars, study trips, and videos and media that help people to understand the Bible more thoroughly from its original cultural, historical, and geographical context in order for them to understand and live out its teachings and principles better.
Program accomplishments
- Walking The Text provides scholarships to individuals desiring to participate in study trips to Biblical lands. This year all trips were cancelled due to the unrest in the Middle East. We received scholarship gifts (totaling $159,180 listed below) for individuals this year which will be applied to next years trips. Generally individuals accepted for scholarships are actively involved in ministry, Biblical teaching or leadership, or students studying ministry and/or Biblical studies. We earmark 20K of total donations received to give away in scholarships regardless of how the donor specifies the gift. Expense total is reflected in section IX column B line 2, 1/3 of line 5B (which equals $178,903), 1/3 line 20 ($21,554), line 24a and line 24c . Revenue total is reflected in section XIII line 2a. This year since all trips were cancelled there was no income for this program.Expenses $212,641 · grants $159,180
- Walking The Text provides opportunities for churches and organizations to host live events where founder/director Brad Gray, (and other Biblical teachers including Content Director Brad Nelson) speaks and teaches on the Bible. The format is generally (but not limited to) weekend services at a church, live weekend workshops, or an annual 3-day Biblical conference (IBC). This year also included hosting screenings for the film we released this year--The Lord's Prayer. This year we had the opportunity to speak to the Buffalo Bills NFL team alongside their chaplain to name one of the unique opportunities we were involved in. We also led events in Indiana, Washington DC, Tennessee, Georgia, Colorado and Florida to name a few. Expense total is reflected in section IX column B lines 17, line 19, 24b, 24e, 1/3 line 5B (which equals $178,903), and 1/3 line 20 ($21,554). Revenue total is reflected in section XIII line 2b.Expenses $357,948 · revenue $16,016
- Website content and development including weekly video teachings, website updates, podcast development, and other resource information which is available for free to users on our website. Our main website Walking The Text is not a revenue generating service that we provide, rather we strive to offer the best resources on the subject of the Bible for free to everyone. There is information listed about study trips, speaking at conferences or churches, and/or future events listed on the website in which people can sign up for. Users also have the opportunity to donate to Walking The Text online. Parts of the website was revamped this year in order to give users a more friendly and easy website to navigate all the while maintaining the highest quality website possible. The film The Lord's Prayer was released in November 2025 and is now streaming on Angel. We do receive royalties through an LLC from this which is exempt. We created a new website www.thelordsprayer.com. Season 1 of The Sacred Thread releases in March 2026 and the new website is www.thesacredthread.com. Expense total is reflected in section IX 1/3 line 5B (which equals $178,903), 1/3 line 20 ($21,554), line 11a column B, line 11 b column B, line 11g column B, line 13, column B line 14, line 16, line 22, line 24d Column B. Revenue is reflected as royalty income 990 Part VIII, line 5.Expenses $359,258 · revenue $70,221
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
- 82-3174462
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,234,793
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,350,500
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,336,751 | $1,268,580 | $5,234,793 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,098,103 | $950,548 | $3,456,250 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $930,623 | $806,216 | $2,020,232 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,435,658 | $772,768 | $1,884,387 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 82-3174462).
Questions about WALKING THE TEXT
- What is the EIN of WALKING THE TEXT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WALKING THE TEXT is 82-3174462.
- Is WALKING THE TEXT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to WALKING THE TEXT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WALKING THE TEXT 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 WALKING THE TEXT 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 WALKING THE TEXT 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 WALKING THE TEXT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Bradley Gray.
- Who are the officers and directors of WALKING THE TEXT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $147,267 (Brad Gray, President Executive Director).
- How much revenue does WALKING THE TEXT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,336,751, expenses of $1,268,580 and total assets of $5,234,793 at year end.
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