Nonprofit · EIN 95-6145276
THRU THE BIBLE INC
Tax-exempt · CLAREMONT, CA 91711
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $36,200,061 | $110,166,592 | -$73,966,531 | $13,573,577 | $1,318,531 | $12,255,046 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $31,692,164 | $29,375,350 | $2,316,814 | $86,210,941 | $1,833,994 | $84,376,947 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $34,010,666
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,896,984
- Royalties
- $157,330
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $234,001
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $135,081
- Other revenue
- $292,411
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $78,195,660
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $638,721
- Other salaries and wages
- $443,442
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,355,204
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $58,653
- Accounting fees
- $147,752
- Travel
- $109,377
- Depreciation
- $839,008
- Program services (functional)
- $107,563,275
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,475,308
- Fundraising (functional)
- $128,009
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $86,210,941
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,573,577
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,318,531
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,255,046
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,784,949
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,264,016
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,962,267
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,292,779
- Gross receipts
- $39,479,608
- Employees
- 8
- Year formed
- 1967
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREGG HARRIS | President Officer | 45 | $235,846 | $45,174 |
| ROBERT KERN | Secretary Officer | 40 | $177,941 | $10,630 |
| BARBARA PEIL | Vice President Officer | 40 | $146,600 | $22,529 |
| Nathan Bugbee | Dir of Operations | 40 | $126,724 | $34,926 |
| James Rosa | Ministry Director | 40 | $120,560 | $27,189 |
| Denise Mccormick | Snr. Mng. Editor | 40 | $95,694 | $34,772 |
| LEO KARLYN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ED ANDERSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT YARDLEY | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SHWETZ | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS MESSER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE ASTADURIAN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREGG HARRIS | President Officer | 45 | $223,035 | $41,730 |
| BARBARA PEIL | Vice President Officer | 40 | $142,532 | $20,705 |
| ROBERT KERN | Secretary Officer | 40 | $146,834 | $10,310 |
| Nathan Bugbee | Dir of Operations | 40 | $121,422 | $30,718 |
| James Rosa | Project Analyst | 40 | $114,192 | $21,480 |
| Denise Mccormick | Snr. Mng. Editor | 40 | $92,090 | $28,850 |
| LEO KARLYN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STONE | Dir thru 7/23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ED ANDERSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT YARDLEY | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SHWETZ | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS MESSER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle Astadurian | Dir after 7/23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1254 HARVARD AVE, CLAREMONT, CA 91711-3818
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GREGG HARRIS, PO Box 7100, Pasadena, CA 91109
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT YARDLEY, Treasurer
- Phone
- (800) 652-4253
- Website
- www.ttb.org
- Return prepared by
- Beeson Hoffman & Siddall Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-6145276 or by the name THRU THE BIBLE INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES A 26-MINUTE BIBLE STUDY PROGRAM THAT TAKES THE LISTENER THROUGH THE ENTIRE BIBLE IN 5 YEARS. THE BIBLE STUDY PROGRAMS AIR IN OVER 250 LANGUAGES AND DIALECTS AND ARE HEARD IN MORE THAN 190 COUNTRIES, TO BRING THE WHOLE WORD TO THE WHOLE WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- TEACHING THE BIBLE IN ITS ENTIRETY IN OVER 250 LANGUAGES AND DIALECTS, AND HEARD IN MORE THAN 190 COUNTRIES, THROUGH MEDIA PLATFORMS, BIBLES, COMMENTARIES, AUDIO RECORDINGS, BOOKS AND STUDY OUTLINES.Expenses $107,563,275 · grants $78,195,660
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 | Not 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
- 95-6145276
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Church
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X840)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,573,577
- Income (IRS master file)
- $39,479,608
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $36,200,061 | $110,166,592 | $13,573,577 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $31,692,164 | $29,375,350 | $86,210,941 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $29,243,588 | $28,640,905 | $79,665,876 | 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 95-6145276).
Questions about THRU THE BIBLE INC
- What is the EIN of THRU THE BIBLE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THRU THE BIBLE INC is 95-6145276.
- Is THRU THE BIBLE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
- Are donations to THRU THE BIBLE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THRU THE BIBLE INC 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 THRU THE BIBLE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THRU THE BIBLE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THRU THE BIBLE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names GREGG HARRIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THRU THE BIBLE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $235,846 (GREGG HARRIS, President).
- How much revenue does THRU THE BIBLE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $36,200,061, expenses of $110,166,592 and total assets of $13,573,577 at year end.
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