2025-06-30T15:55:53+00:00 2024-08-31 332621854 CRI Capin Crouse Advisors LLC 345 Massachusetts Ave Suite 300 Indianapolis IN 46204 990 2023-09-01 383739504 BSF International LLC BSFI 2104924676 18756 Stone Oak Parkway 101 San Antonio TX 78258 Hollie Roberts Executive Director 2104924676 2025-06-30 true true Daren Daiga P01074795 5055022746 2025-06-30 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Hollie Roberts 18756 Stone Oak Parkway 101 San Antonio TX 78258 4392483 false X www.bsfinternational.org X LLC 2005 TX Global in-depth Bible classes producing passionate commitment to Christ, His Word, and His Church. 11 10 3 14101 0 0 4479499 4391173 0 7775 37217 18425 -35907 4505699 4392483 75473 0 361682 433435 0 0 2123811 2042190 2485493 2551098 2020206 1841385 12412815 13739939 517395 185008 11895420 13554931 BSF International, LLC, administers Bible study classes across the world in support of Bible Study Fellowship, an interdenominational lay Christian organization. false false 2074587 75473 0 Providing in-person, online, and app-based in-depth Bible study classes and training lay Christian leaders outside the United States in conjuction with Bible Study Fellowship. 2074587 true true false false false false false false false false false false true true false false true false true true false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false true X 8 0 true 3 true false true HK IN ID JA KE KS MA MY AS NZ NI MU PE RP SN SF SZ TW TZ TH UG UK BH VM ZI BD BR BM CA CH EC FR GH false false false false false false false false false false X 11 10 false false false false true true true true true false true true true true true true true true false false false X Alan White 2104924676 18756 Stone Oak Pkwy Ste 101 San Antonio TX 78258 Anthony Tan Chairman 0.8 4.3 X X 0 0 0 Dr Garth Bolinder Vice Chair 0.8 4.0 X X 0 0 0 Hollie Roberts Executive Director 9.0 31.1 X X 0 242679 19915 Michael T Duke Treasurer 0.8 4.3 X X 0 0 0 Pamela Bunn Secretary 0.8 4.1 X X 0 0 0 Dr Mark Bailey Director 0.8 4.0 X 0 0 0 Dr Mark Strauss Director 0.8 4.0 X 0 0 0 Gavin Oyas Director 0.8 4.0 X 0 0 0 Katie McClure Director 0.8 4.0 X 0 0 0 Matthew Leung Director 0.8 4.0 X 0 0 0 Terri Burroughs Director 0.8 4.0 X 0 0 0 Alan White Chief Financial Officer 9.0 31.1 X 0 45274 4665 Jamie Lawson Chief Financial Officer (Part Year) 9.0 31.1 X 0 178199 30551 0 466152 55131 0 false true false 0 257347 4133826 4391173 0 0 0 0 0 37217 37217 0 0 0 0 -35907 0 0 -35907 -35907 4392483 0 0 1310 75473 75473 400642 265716 134926 9430 6254 3176 7118 4721 2397 16245 10774 5471 11244 11244 59105 59105 201587 190936 10651 0 342726 100714 242012 1046 1046 115167 114312 855 233679 233679 2314 1279 1035 Church Facilities 837051 837051 Area Advisor Expenses 221142 221142 Curriculum & Supplies 5455 5455 Screening Volunteers & Training 5158 4538 620 6516 1497 5019 0 2551098 2074587 476511 0 7906940 3891858 299442 432720 0 0 0 0 13977 3158 0 0 0 0 0 0 4192456 9412203 12412815 13739939 517395 158031 0 0 0 26977 517395 185008 X 11775089 13554931 120331 11895420 13554931 12412815 13739939 X 1841385 -181874 X false true X true false X X X 1 Bible Study Fellowship 941514010 7 true 75473 0 1 75473 0 4284922 4024215 4111777 4479499 4391173 21291586 0 0 4284922 4024215 4111777 4479499 4391173 21291586 0 21291586 28664 15324 20970 7775 37217 109950 0 0 93992 0 28866 -35907 86951 21488487 0 0.9908 0.9901 X true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false Schedule A, Part II The organization has determined that, notwithstanding its classification as an organization described in section 509(a)(3), it nonetheless meets the public support test applicable to organizations described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and is therefore permitted to use the first special rule listed on page 1 of Schedule B in determining the threshold for listing donors on Schedule B, Part I. Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - 93992.0, COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - 28866.0, COLUMN E - -35907.0, COLUMN F - 86951.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Intercompany Receivables 9412203 9412203 Intercompany Payables 26977 26977 East Asia and the Pacific 7 73 Program Services Bible Study Classes 1241498 Sub-Saharan Africa 3 21 Program Services Bible Study Classes 153444 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 20 Program Services Bible Study Classes 86427 North America (Canada & Mexico only) 1 12 Program Services Bible Study Classes 166367 South America 1 2 Program Services Bible Study Classes 4297 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services Bible Study Classes 15902 13 128 0 0 13 128 1667935 0 1667935 false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC-Accrual; EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA-Accrual; NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY)-Accrual; SOUTH AMERICA-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual true Bible Study Fellowship 18756 Stone Oak Pkwy Ste 101 San Antonio TX 78258 941514010 501(c)(3) 75473 Program Support 1 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. Grants made to related supported 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. false true false false false false false false false Hollie Roberts Executive Director 0 242079 0 600 0 0 0 12230 0 7685 0 262594 0 0 Jamie Lawson Chief Financial Officer (Part Year) 0 178199 0 0 0 0 0 6902 0 23649 0 208750 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan Bible Study Fellowship, a related organization, offers a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan to certain top-level management employees. There were no distributions during the tax year. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15 Process to Establish Compensation BSF International LLC does not compensate any of its officers, directors or key employees. Therefore, Lines 15a and 15b were answered no in accordance with the instructions. Some of the officers are compensated, however, by Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), a related organization. The compensation committee of the BSF Board of Directors determines compensation for the Executive Director, top executives, and key employees. Comparability data provided by the HR manager is used in the process and the decisions are subject to board approval and are documented in the board minutes. Compensation packages are reviewed on an annual basis for appropriateness. 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 6 Classes of members or stockholders The sole member of BSF International LLC is Bible Study Fellowship, a supported organization of BSF International LLC. Bible Study Fellowship is a California not-for-profit, and an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body The organization's sole member, Bible Study Fellowship, is entitled to elect the board of directors of BSF International LLC. As reported on Schedule A, Part I, BSF International LLC is a Type 1 supporting organization of Bible Study Fellowship. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders Per the organization's governing documents, all powers of the organization and business affairs shall be managed under the direction of the organization's sole member, Bible Study Fellowship. 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 in detail 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 19 Required documents available to the public The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request. Form 990, Part VII, Section A Compensation from Related Organizations Amounts listed in columns (E) and (F) represent compensation paid by Bible Study Fellowship. BSF International, LLC, did not compensate any trustees, directors, officers, or key employees directly. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue Other Revenue - Total Revenue: -35907, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: -35907; Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Intercompany Transfer - -257347; Intercompany Grant Expense - 75473; Bible Study Fellowship 18756 Stone Oak Pkwy Ste 101 San Antonio TX 78258 941514010 Bible Study Classes CA 501(c)(3) 7 NA false BSF Global Impact Corp 18756 Stone Oak Pkwy Ste 101 San Antonio TX 78258 465517597 Support of Bible Study Fellowship TX 501(c)(3) Type I Bible Study Fellowship false BSF International Properties Corp 18756 Stone Oak Pkwy Ste 101 San Antonio TX 78258 364772025 Support of Bible Study Fellowship TX 501(c)(2) Bible Study Fellowship false BSF International LLC (Kenya) Bible Study Classes KE BSF International LLC true BSF International LLC (Uganda) BIble Study Classes UG BSF International LLC true BSF International LtdGuarantee (Nigeria) No 6 Noad Avenue Cocin Church Head Quarters Jos Plateau State NI Bible Study Classes NI BSF International LLC true Taiwan BSF Bible Study Fellowship 162 Chien Kang Rd 14 Floor Taipei Taiwan TW Bible Study Classes TW BSF International LLC true Bible Study Fellowship (Hong Kong) Bible Study Classes HK 501(c)(3) 7 NA false BSF Foundation (Indonesia) Bible Study Classes ID 501(c)(3) 7 NA false BSF International (Philippines) Bible Study Classes RP 501(c)(3) 7 NA false BSF International (Australia) Limited Bible Study Classes AS 501(c)(3) 7 NA false BSF International (New Zealand) Limited Bible Study Classes NZ 501(c)(3) 7 NA false Bible Study Fellowship (Singapore) Bible Study Classes SN 501(c)(3) 7 NA false BSF International (UK) Limited Bible Study Classes UK 501(c)(3) 7 NA false BSF International (Canada) 107 Maple Drive Port Moody British Columbia CA V3H0A7 Bible Study Classes CA 501(c)(3) 7 NA false false true true false false false false false false false false false true true true false true false false Bible Study Fellowship B 75473 Actual amount Bible Study Fellowship C 257347 Actual amount Schedule R, Part II Explanation of foreign affiliate reporting: In order to operate under the laws in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and Taiwan, BSF International, LLC established the following foreign non-governmental organizations (NGO's): BSF International, LLC (Kenya) BSF International, LLC (Uganda) BSF International Ltd/Guarnetee (Nigeria) Taiwan BSF Bible Study Fellowship Bible Study Fellowship (Hong Kong) BSF Foundation (Indonesia) BSF International (Philippines) The NGO's have common board membership with BSF International LLC and the NGO operations represent BSF International LLC's operations in their respective country under the BSF International LLC Board's supervision. Per our interpretation of the Form 990 instructions and in order to file a complete and accurate return, the NGO's operations are included in the financial activity reported on this Form 990 and each NGO is reported in Schedule R, Part II as a related tax-exempt organization. Additionally, BSF International LLC works together with the following affiliate organizations in order to achieve BSF International LLC's charitable purpose: B.S.F. International (Australia) Limited BSF International (New Zealand) Bible Study Fellowship (Singapore) B.S.F. International (U.K.) Limited BSF International (Canada) These affiliates are operated independently with their own separate board of directors. However, in order to provide the most complete picture of BSF International LLC operations, the affiliates' operations are included in the financial activity reported on this Form 990 and each affiliate is reported in Schedule R, Part II as a related tax-exempt organization.