2024-07-12T11:35:17+00:00 2023-08-31 363990892 Capin Crouse LLP 5605 N MacArthur Blvd Suite 210 Irving TX 75038 990 2022-09-01 941514010 Bible Study Fellowship BIBL 2104924676 19001 Huebner Road San Antonio TX 78258 Hollie Roberts Executive Director 2104924676 2024-07-12 true Alan White 999009999 true Luke Burnett P01079018 5055022746 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Hollie Roberts 19001 Huebner Road San Antonio TX 78258 26104748 false X www.bsfinternational.org X 1961 CA Global in-depth Bible classes producing passionate commitment to Christ, His Word, and His Church. 11 10 124 59363 0 0 26532725 25752295 0 0 -33419 -187685 34769 -44159 26534075 25520451 262222 30000 0 0 10808480 10626095 0 0 0 19436902 16496735 30507604 27152830 -3973529 -1632379 20095633 19101530 5556902 6187425 14538731 12914105 Bible Study Fellowship offers in-depth Bible study classes for people of all ages and backgrounds, reaching more than 390,000 adults and 77,000 children in over 1,250 classes and 37 countries. false false 21654574 30000 0 Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) operates 1,385 classes plus 6,918 satellite discussion groups where members meet weekly for in-depth Bible study. These classes and groups meet in 36 different countries. In addition, BSF hosts 1,976 online discussion groups that allow class members in 166 different countries to participate in weekly small group discussions over their computer or connected devices. These online discussion groups have grown out of BSF's strategic investment in technology and digital options as they seek to reach people of all ages, races, countries, and cultures with in-depth Bible study. The organization's mission is global, in-depth Bible classes producing passionate commitment to Christ, His Word, and His Church. 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The income is intended to be used where needed. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Intercompany Transfer - -22060 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements Intercompany Transfer - 30000 true BSF International Properties Corp 19001 Huebner Road San Antonio TX 78258 364772025 501(c)(3) 30000 Ministry support 1 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. Grants made to related supporting organizations are done so in furtherance of the exempt purpose of Bible Study Fellowship. The filing organization has common board members and management with the related supporting organizations who ensure the funds are used for the intended purpose. X X true true X X X false true false false false false false true false Hollie B Roberts Executive Director 217466 0 512 0 0 0 10992 0 7468 0 236438 0 0 0 Jamie Lawson Chief Financial Officer 154755 0 507 0 0 0 5547 0 22782 0 183591 0 0 0 Laura James Chief Legal Officer 171821 0 507 0 0 0 8703 0 6952 0 187983 0 0 0 Robert A Birkeneder Former COO 102259 0 0 0 55333 0 638 0 2924 0 161154 0 55333 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companions The organization provides spousal travel to board members so their spouses can attend one board meeting annually to provide substantial services regarding necessary input on BSF class activities, programs and development. The organization also occasionally provides for travel for the spouse of a board member to attend BSF leadership events conducted for all lay volunteers essential for ministry evaluation and development. All travel is considered to be for bona fide business purpose and is therefore treated as nontaxable. Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Discretionary spending account Discretionary account is funded with $25,000 per fiscal year and is available to the Executive Director to use for purposes that further the mission of BSF. This might include donations to other organizations, or benevolence payments on behalf of BSF employees. In the event it benefits an employee, payments are treated as additional compensation and taxes are withheld. The discretionary account does not benefit the Executive Director directly. Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan Rabbi Trust Distributions as follows during calendar year that ended within this fiscal year: Richard Mazur $90,595 and Robert Birkeneder $55,333. Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments The organization provided a discretionary bonus to officers and highly compensated employees. All bonuses are approved by the board of directors. X 68 384771 Selling cost 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Securities - Publicly traded - The number of contributions represent the number of contributions received, not the number of items donated. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee The Executive Committee of the organization includes the Chairman, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary and has all the powers and authority of the board of directors except (a) power to modify or amend the Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws and (b) power to act contrary to the specific instructions or specific limitations on the authority of the Executive Committee promulgated by the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and is reviewed by the Director of Finance and CFO for accuracy. The return is then provided to the board of directors for their review prior to being filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy The organization requires the board of directors and officers to complete a conflict of interest disclosure statement annually. The board as a whole is responsible for oversight of the policy and monitoring for any potential conflicts. Should any potential conflicts of interest be disclosed, the board member or officer would be asked to refrain from participation in any deliberation or decision with regard to matters affected by the relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official The compensation committee of the board of directors determines appropriate compensation for the organization's Executive Director, top executives, and other key employees. In determining compensation packages, comparability data provided by the HR manager is referenced. The compensation committee reviews the comparability data and proposes a compensation package to the board as a whole for revision and approval. Compensation decisions are documented in the board minutes and are reviewed on an annual basis for appropriateness. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees See response for Part VI, Line 15a. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. The organization's financial statements and IRS determination letter are also available on the organization's website. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue Other Income - Total Revenue: -44159, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: -44159; Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Net Intercompany Grants - 7940; BSF International LLC 19001 Huebner Road San Antonio TX 78258 383739504 Support of Bible Study Fellowship TX 501(c)(3) Type I Bible Study Fellowship true BSF Global Impact Corp 19001 Huebner Road San Antonio TX 78258 465571597 Support of Bible Study Fellowship TX 501(c)(3) Type I Bible Study Fellowship true BSF International Properties Corp 19001 Huebner Road San Antonio TX 78258 364772025 Support of Bible Study Fellowship TX 501(c)(2) Bible Study Fellowship true Charitable Remainder Unitrust (1) Hold assets for the residual benefit of Bible Study Fellowship CA Bible Study Fellowship Trust true Irrevocable Personal Trust (1) Irrevocable Trust CA Bible Study Fellowship Trust true false true true false false false false false false false false false false true true false true false false