Nonprofit · EIN 88-2274926
THEY NEED THE BIBLE
Tax-exempt · ANDOVER, MN 55304
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $265,649 | $262,146 | $3,503 | $38,200 | $0 | $38,200 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $214,332 | $211,651 | $2,681 | $34,697 | $0 | $34,697 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $184,192 | $197,340 | -$13,148 | $32,016 | – | $32,016 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $265,649
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $101,691
- Other salaries and wages
- $18,131
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $126,045
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,927
- Accounting fees
- $1,520
- Occupancy
- $3,065
- Travel
- $30,401
- Program services (functional)
- $201,792
- Management and general (functional)
- $54,670
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,684
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $34,697
- Total assets, end of year
- $38,200
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $38,200
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $38,200
- Gross receipts
- $265,649
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW OLSON | FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $81,342 | $20,349 |
| JAY CHAPMAN | CHIEF TECHNO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL HUNTER | DIRECTOR OF Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN OLSON | DEVOTIONAL S Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTO PILLMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN SHEAHAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATE WATSON | COMM. SECRET Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE WATSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW OLSON | FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $82,642 | $18,349 |
| JAY CHAPMAN | CHIEF TECHNO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL HUNTER | CREATIVE ENG Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN OLSON | DEVOTIONAL S Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTO PILLMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN SHEAHAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATE WATSON | COMM. SECRET Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE WATSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Olson | Director | 40 | $68,000 | $22,657 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 28, ANDOVER, MN 55304-0003
- In care of
- % ANDREW JOSIAH OLSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ANDREW OLSON, 3018 VIRGINIA AVE N, CRYSTAL, MN 55427
- Signed the 990
- ANDREW OLSON, FOUNDER
- Phone
- (612) 564-9240
- Website
- WWW.THEYNEEDTHEBIBLE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CARLSONSV LLP
Mission
TO OPERATE A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO THE BIBLE AND OTHER CHRISTIAN AND LITERACY RESOURCES THROUGH TRANSLATION WORK. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: 1) ESTABLISHING NETWORKS OF TRANSLATION STAFF AND FACILITATE TRANSLATION TEAMS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD, 2) MENTORING, EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING TRANSLATORS TO ACCURATELY AND EFFICIENTLY COMPLETE TRANSLATIONS; AND 3) SUPPORTING THE DISTRIBUTION OF EXISTING TRANSLATIONS OF THE BIBLE AND OTHER CHRISTIAN RESOURCES IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD IN THIS SHARED MISSION.
Program accomplishments
- THEY NEED THE BIBLE IS CURRENTLY SPONSORING ACTIVE BIBLE TRANSLATION WORK FOR 10 LANGUAGES. IN 2025, WE FACILITATED TRANSLATION OF THE FIRST BOOKS EVER PRINTED FOR 4 UNDOCUMENTED LANGUAGES, GIVING ACCESS TO THE GOSPEL OF LUKE FOR THOUSANDS OF MINORITY LANGUAGE SPEAKERS. THIS YEAR CREATED A GROUNDBREAKING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR SPEAKERS FROM REMOTE ISLANDS TO LEARN TRANSLATION BASICS. FOUR STUDENTS COMPLETED THIS COURSE IN 2025. WE ALSO WORKED TO DOCUMENT APPROXIMATELY 11,000 WORDS, TO LATER BE CATALOGED INTO DICTIONARIES. WE ALSO SIGNED CONTRACTS FOR THE ADDITION OF SIX NEW LANGUAGES TO BEGIN NEW BIBLE TRANSLATION EFFORTS IN 2026.Expenses $201,792
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2274926
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X83)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $38,200
- Income (IRS master file)
- $265,649
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $265,649 | $262,146 | $38,200 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $214,332 | $211,651 | $34,697 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $184,192 | $197,340 | $32,016 | XML |
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 88-2274926).
Questions about THEY NEED THE BIBLE
- What is the EIN of THEY NEED THE BIBLE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THEY NEED THE BIBLE is 88-2274926.
- Is THEY NEED THE BIBLE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to THEY NEED THE BIBLE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THEY NEED THE BIBLE 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 THEY NEED THE BIBLE 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 THEY NEED THE BIBLE 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 THEY NEED THE BIBLE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ANDREW OLSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of THEY NEED THE BIBLE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,342 (ANDREW OLSON, FOUNDER).
- How much revenue does THEY NEED THE BIBLE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $265,649, expenses of $262,146 and total assets of $38,200 at year end.
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