2025-07-08T10:46:03+00:00 2024-08-31 332621854 CRI Capin Crouse Advisors LLC 345 Massachusetts Ave Suite 300 Indianapolis IN 46204 990 2023-09-01 941514010 Bible Study Fellowship BIBL 2104924676 18756 Stone Oak Parkway 101 San Antonio TX 78258 Hollie Roberts Executive Director 2104924676 2025-07-08 true true Shannon Maynard P01585823 5055022746 2025-07-08 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Hollie Roberts 18756 Stone Oak Parkway 101 San Antonio TX 78258 27436400 false X www.bsfinternational.org X 1961 CA Global in-depth Bible classes producing passionate commitment to Christ, His Word, and His Church. 11 9 112 51487 0 0 25752295 26771507 0 -187685 -474525 -44159 -118767 25520451 26178215 30000 557347 0 10626095 11069562 0 0 16496735 20775173 27152830 32402082 -1632379 -6223867 19101530 19147027 6187425 12125045 12914105 7021982 Global, in-depth Bible classes producing passionate commitment to Christ, His Word, and His Church. Our vision is to magnify God and mature His people. false false 27282344 557347 0 BSF currently operates 1,488 classes plus 8,506 satellite discussion groups where members meet weekly for in- depth Bible study. These classes and groups meet in 67 different countries. In addition, BSF hosts 3,007 online discussion groups that allow class members in 191 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. true Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 6 Program Services Administrative Expenses 771083 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Grantmaking 6153 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Grantmaking 17257 North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Grantmaking 233937 1 6 0 0 1 6 1028430 0 1028430 East Asia and the Pacific Program Support 15698 Wire North America (Canada & Mexico only) Program Support 233937 Wire Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Program Support 6153 Wire 1 0 false false false false false false Schedule F, 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. 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; NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY)-Accrual Schedule F, Part II, Line 1 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC-Accrual; EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY)-Accrual true BSF International Properties Corporation 18756 Stone Oak Pkwy Ste 101 San Antonio TX 78258 364772025 501(c)(3) 300000 Program 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 Roberts Executive Director 242079 0 600 0 0 0 12230 0 7685 0 262594 0 0 0 Jamie Lawson Chief Financial Officer (Part Year) 178199 0 0 0 0 0 6902 0 23649 0 208750 0 0 0 Ryan D Douglas Chief Operations Officer (Part Year) 175381 0 600 0 0 0 9179 0 24966 0 210126 0 0 0 Laura James Chief Legal Officer 182707 0 600 0 0 0 9254 0 7114 0 199675 0 0 0 Trevor Keller Director of Software Products 126711 0 600 0 0 0 6623 0 26065 0 159999 0 0 0 Deborah Young Study Content Specialist 132445 0 600 0 0 0 6370 0 18236 0 157651 0 0 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 The organization offers a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan to certain top-level management employees. There were no contributions or distributions during the tax year. 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. William Roberts Family member of Hollie Roberts, Executive Director 36060 Compensation false X 104 1241324 Selling cost X Cattle 1 5849 Market value 0 false true true Schedule M, Part I The number of contributions represent the number of contributions received, not the number of items donated. Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b Third parties used to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributions The organization used a third party to process and sell a non-cash donation of cattle. 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/Loss - Total Revenue: -118767, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: -118767; Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Net Intercompany Grants - 331874; Schedule F, Part II The total of Sch F, Part II, Lines 2 & 3 is less than the number of grantees reported on Sch F, Part II, Line 1 because funds sent to the same grantee but to different regions are listed separately on Line 1. 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