Nonprofit · EIN 14-1888977
UNFOLDINGWORD
Tax-exempt · ORLANDO, FL 32827
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,823,862 | $9,763,580 | $60,282 | $3,428,808 | $1,083,977 | $2,344,831 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $10,663,044 | $9,818,631 | $844,413 | $3,524,553 | $1,240,004 | $2,284,549 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $10,976,427 | $10,823,758 | $152,669 | $2,970,780 | $1,530,644 | $1,440,136 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,771,384
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $38,473
- Other revenue
- $14,005
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $335,100
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,942,769
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,392,048
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,229
- Accounting fees
- $82,103
- Occupancy
- $244,263
- Travel
- $484,440
- Depreciation
- $155,895
- Program services (functional)
- $7,428,124
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,409,716
- Fundraising (functional)
- $925,740
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,524,553
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,428,808
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,083,977
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,344,831
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $250,287
- Publicly traded securities
- $168,061
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $189,188
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,155,643
- Gross receipts
- $9,823,862
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- MT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Reeves | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $141,700 | $54,350 |
| Timothy Jore | Innovation & Strategy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,989 | $4,599 |
| Christopher Klapp | Research & Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,347 | $0 |
| James Ungaro | CFO Officer | 40 | $135,000 | $4,050 |
| Eric Steggerda | Field Networks (end 12/2025) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,010 | $3,780 |
| Jesse Griffin | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,200 | $4,065 |
| Perry Oakes | Content Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,150 | $2,945 |
| Aaron Erickson | Treasurer & Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Al Anderstrom | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Max Anders | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Vos | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Hunter | Director Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Damian Gerke | Director (began 08/2025) Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Reeves | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $143,133 | $54,530 |
| Timothy Jore | Innovation & Strategy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,724 | $4,588 |
| Christopher Klapp | Research & Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,947 | $4,108 |
| Letisia Vendrell | CDO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,000 | $0 |
| Eric Steggerda | Field Networks Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,586 | $4,074 |
| Jesse Griffin | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,300 | $4,065 |
| James Ungaro | CFO (began 01/2024) Officer | 40 | $132,443 | $3,375 |
| Aaron Erickson | Treasurer & Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Al Anderstrom | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Max Anders | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Vos | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Hunter | Director Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Reeves | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $141,950 | $3,050 |
| Timothy Jore | Innovation & Strategy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,050 | $3,050 |
| Eric Steggerda | Field Networks Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,736 | $3,050 |
| Jesse Griffin | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,450 | $3,050 |
| Christopher Klapp | Research & Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,218 | $2,725 |
| Perry Oakes | Content Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,870 | $3,424 |
| W Darrell Walters | CFO Officer | 40 | $111,177 | $0 |
| Aaron Erickson | Director / Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Al Anderstrom | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Max Anders | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Vos | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Hunter | Director Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13485 VETERANS WAY STE 460, ORLANDO, FL 32827-7978
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- David Reeves, 13485 Veterans Way Suite 460, Orlando, FL 32827
- Signed the 990
- David Reeves, President & CEO
- Phone
- (407) 900-3005
- Website
- www.unfoldingword.org
- Return prepared by
- Batts Morrison Wales & Lee PA
Mission
The Organization exists to see the Church in every People Group and the Bible in Every Language. The Organization catalyzes and equips church networks so that they are empowered and successful in reaching the least reached.
Program accomplishments
- Whole Bible Whole Nation (WBWN): The Whole Bible for the Whole Nation (WBWN) portfolio is designed to equip and empower church networks to reach underrepresented people groups by expanding ministry efforts, training leaders, and facilitating Bible translation. Its primary focus is on building capacity, enabling churches to continue planting new congregations and developing maturity through the translation of scripture. Supporting holistic development, the WBWN strategy addresses various needs and promotes ownership and sustainability. It aims to reduce reliance on external support by providing stewardship training and encouraging long-term planning. One of the Organization's objectives for this portfolio is to demonstrate that Church-Centric Bible Translation (CCBT) is an effective strategy across the world's major regions. There are seven active WBWN programs: Sudan, Islands-Asia, Southeast Asia, Benin, Chad, Iran, and Colombia. In 2025, the Whole Bible for Whole Nation (WBWN) portfolio advanced a scalable, church-led model for Scripture engagement and translation. WBWN phases were formally defined and used to evaluate progress across seven active programs, including a new one this year. A key achievement was the completion and presentation of the Sudan case study at the Bible Translation conference, demonstrating the effectiveness of integrating theological formation into the Bible translation process in the context of an unreached people group. The Organization expanded its global partnerships with new field partners in Myanmar, the Islands-Asia, and Colombia. The Organization increased its reach by engaging in 52 additional languages, bringing the total to 405. Of these, 183 were All-Access-Goals languages for which no current Bible is available. The Organization engaged 44 additional Unreached People Groups (UPGs), totaling 203, and expanded into 19 new countries, bringing its overall reach to 50.Scripture access outputs also increased, with 10 additional Open Bible Story (OBS) sets completed, bringing the total to 193. These activities strengthened local church capacity and expanded access to Scripture and discipleship resources in underserved language communities worldwide.Expenses $4,097,657
- Strategic Language Resources: The Strategic Language Resources (SLR) portfolio aims to address the resource gaps and challenges that impede Bible translation, particularly in unreached communities. It provides open-licensed and accessible resources and tools to empower local church networks to lead translation efforts. This approach ensures sustainable access to Scripture in the languages that resonate most with these communities. The portfolio focuses on several key needs, including equipping church networks with resources to reach unreached people groups and translate the Bible into their heart languages. It also aims to enhance accessibility by providing unrestricted access to Bible translation sources and training materials in languages the global church understands. Additionally, it seeks to overcome barriers, such as reliance on all-rights-reserved English resources.In 2025, the Organization continued to expand and strengthen its Strategic Language Resources to support church-led Bible engagement and translation worldwide. The Organization completed English Book Package entries covering 21,102 verses, representing 67% of Scripture, and finalized 30 additional Book Packages, bringing the total to 318. The Organization also added one new Strategic Language to the Book Package process, bringing the total to 16.The Organization completed the First Principles of Bible Translation video series and presented it at the Eurasia Distribution and Media Consultation (EMDC), equipping church and ministry leaders with foundational translation concepts.In 2025, the Organization developed and tested a new training suite, Foundations of Bible Translation (Foundations BT), designed specifically for oral-preference and first-time translation teams. This suite includes six instructional videos, a simplified Bible translation framework, and AI-powered access to unfoldingWord's core translation guides. Foundations BT introduces a clear, visual, and community-based process built around three core principles: Understand, Translate, and Check, with practical guiding questions that help teams apply these principles in their own cultural and ministry contexts. The Organization successfully tested this approach in 17 countries, demonstrating its effectiveness in equipping local churches to engage Scripture translation in sustainable and accessible ways.Expenses $2,155,995
- Technology: The Tools and Technology portfolio addresses the critical shortage of accessible, self-service Bible translation tools for church networks in under-resourced and restricted-access areas. It also highlights the need for global software developers to engage in this ministry. Current translation tools often require advanced technological infrastructure, formal training, and external oversight, creating barriers for many language communities that desire Scripture in their heart language. Key issues being addressed include the spiritual needs of people without access to a complete Bible, technological obstacles, and the fact that existing Bible translation tools typically require internet access, consultants, and complex software. These requirements make them inaccessible to churches in remote areas. Additionally, the initiative seeks to address the persecution and security risks faced by churches in restricted-access regions by providing decentralized, offline-capable solutions that allow them to continue translation efforts safely. Another important focus is meeting the needs of oral cultures and low literacy communities, particularly for unreached people who rely on oral learning. This portfolio initiative aims to provide open-licensed, mobile-friendly, and offline translation tools, equipping churches to lead their own translation efforts without depending on external experts.In 2025, the Organization hosted the Open Components Ecosystem (OCE) Hackathon, engaging over 50 participants from 10 organizations. This collaborative event generated 11 innovative projects that advanced Bible translation technology and methodology. The Organization's global community continues to grow, with 2,702 translators actively using unfoldingWord tools worldwide.This year, the Organization launched a new tool, BT Servant, a multilingual, AI-powered assistant designed specifically for Church-Based Bible translation teams. Built on unfoldingWord's curated Biblical resources and training, BT Servant delivers trustworthy insights in multiple languages via accessible platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram, even in low-connectivity regions. BT Servant was piloted in Kenya and Indonesia, receiving highly positive user feedback and demonstrating its potential to revolutionize translation support globally.Expenses $786,305
- Catalyzation: The Catalyzation Portfolio serves a vital purpose by equipping church leaders and translation practitioners with Church-Centric Bible Translation methodologies. This initiative provides a global platform for sharing best practices, addressing challenges, and developing innovative solutions. It aims to strengthen collaborative partnerships and networks among churches, translation organizations, and funding bodies while informing and inviting churches and organizations to engage in projects and collaborations. By tackling these gaps, the project will accelerate the availability of Scripture in new languages, promote sustainable translation movements, and ensure that churches remain at the forefront of Bible translation efforts. In 2025, the Organization hosted its fourth annual Global CCBT Forum in Kenya, hosting 85 participants from 30 organizations who spoke 30 different mother tongues. This attendance reflects a 40% increase over 2024, highlighting growing interest and collaboration within the global church translation movement.Since 2017, the Organization has delivered 20,160 training hours across 215 events, equipping church leaders and translation teams worldwide with essential skills and resources.A major milestone in scholarship and resource accessibility is the forthcoming release of the Greek New Testament (GNT), a world-class, openly licensed edition developed by expert textual critics at The Center for New Testament Textual Studies at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, with support from Biblica and illumiNations. This high-quality, open-access resource will serve the global church and Bible translation efforts for generations to come, removing longstanding barriers and enabling unrestricted use.Expenses $388,167
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 14-1888977
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X02)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,428,808
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,823,862
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $9,823,862 | $9,763,580 | $3,428,808 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $10,663,044 | $9,818,631 | $3,524,553 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $10,976,427 | $10,823,758 | $2,970,780 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $9,854,171 | $9,630,083 | $3,137,314 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 14-1888977).
Questions about UNFOLDINGWORD
- What is the EIN of UNFOLDINGWORD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNFOLDINGWORD is 14-1888977.
- Is UNFOLDINGWORD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to UNFOLDINGWORD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNFOLDINGWORD 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 UNFOLDINGWORD 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 UNFOLDINGWORD 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 UNFOLDINGWORD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names David Reeves.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNFOLDINGWORD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $141,700 (David Reeves, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does UNFOLDINGWORD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,823,862, expenses of $9,763,580 and total assets of $3,428,808 at year end.
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