Nonprofit · EIN 47-0405317
BACK TO THE BIBLE
Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, NE 68501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $3,717,206 | $4,679,830 | -$962,624 | $5,324,907 | $2,330,149 | $2,994,758 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,360,251 | $3,917,286 | $1,442,965 | $6,370,865 | $2,518,099 | $3,852,766 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,147,861 | $3,950,202 | $197,659 | $5,785,946 | $3,576,234 | $2,209,712 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,457,420
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $124,317
- Royalties
- $5,500
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $6,992
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $232
- Other revenue
- $135,469
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $37,161
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,177,881
- Other salaries and wages
- $888,982
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,391,061
- Professional fundraising fees
- $85,000
- Legal fees
- $13,211
- Accounting fees
- $42,300
- Occupancy
- $74,510
- Travel
- $108,173
- Depreciation
- $238,577
- Program services (functional)
- $3,509,318
- Management and general (functional)
- $520,962
- Fundraising (functional)
- $649,550
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,370,865
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,324,907
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,330,149
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,994,758
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $59,270
- Publicly traded securities
- $804,853
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$1,589,226
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,583,984
- Gross receipts
- $3,717,206
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1942
- State of legal domicile
- NE
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARNOLD COLE | CORPORATE CEO/INTERIM PRES. OF CBE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $214,734 | $42,976 |
| BRYON SWANSON | CHIEF DEV. OFFICER, SECRETARY (PART TIME) Officer | 39 | $158,733 | $41,414 |
| SEAN GEWECKE | CORPORATE TREASURER/CFO Officer | 37 | $154,708 | $34,309 |
| YULIA CASE | PRESIDENT FOR BIBLE ENGAGEMENT, ASSIST. SEC Officer | 39 | $170,935 | $8,727 |
| JACK BURKE | DIRECTOR OF DONOR DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,778 | $38,315 |
| MARK GRAHAM | CHIEF TECH OFFICER / ASSIST. SEC Officer | 39 | $125,134 | $19,773 |
| KARMIN POWELL | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/ASSISTANT TREASURER Officer | 39 | $105,187 | $31,977 |
| HAROLD BERRY | BOARD MEMBER (THEOLOGICAL CONSULTANT) Trustee or director | 5 | $4,653 | $0 |
| DALE MICHELS MD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SYLVANIA AIRAN | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CARA WHITNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JON RUYBALID | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT KLEAGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold R Cole | Corporate CEO/Interim President of CBE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $161,034 | $41,242 |
| Bryon Swanson | Chief Development Officer, Secretary Officer | 39 | $138,041 | $41,187 |
| Nat Crawford | President of Content, Assistant Secretary ( Part Year) Officer | 39 | $113,511 | $60,122 |
| Sean Gewecke | Corporate Treasurer/CFO Officer | 37 | $131,371 | $33,644 |
| Jack Burke | Director of Donor Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,706 | $38,952 |
| Yulia Case | President of Center for Bible Engagement, Assistant Secretary Officer | 39 | $147,509 | $768 |
| Mark Graham | Chief Tech Officer / Assistant Secretary Officer | 39 | $108,639 | $16,939 |
| Harold Berry | Board Member (Theological Consultant) Trustee or director | 5 | $11,163 | $0 |
| Dale E Michels MD | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Sylvania Airan | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Cara Whitney | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold R Cole | Corporate CEO/Interim President of CBE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $144,192 | $37,144 |
| Bryon Swanson | Chief Development Officer, Secretary Officer | 39 | $129,196 | $41,909 |
| Sean Gewecke | Corporate Treasurer/CFO Officer | 37 | $123,257 | $38,974 |
| Nat Crawford | President of Content, Assistant Secretary Officer | 39 | $89,607 | $72,345 |
| Jack Burke | Director of Donor Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,384 | $33,584 |
| Yulia Case | President of Center for Bible Engagement Officer | 40 | $137,920 | $594 |
| Mark Graham | Chief Tech Officer / Assistant Secretary Officer | 39 | $104,567 | $13,851 |
| Harold Berry | Board Member (Theological Consultant) Trustee or director | 5 | $14,941 | $0 |
| Dale E Michels MD | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Sylvania Airan | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Cara Whitney | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 82808, LINCOLN, NE 68501-2808
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ARNOLD R COLE, PO BOX 82808, LINCOLN, NE 68501
- Signed the 990
- MARK GRAHAM, TREASURER
- Phone
- (402) 464-7200
- Website
- WWW.BACKTOTHEBIBLE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
Mission
WE PROVIDE PERSONALIZED RESOURCES THAT HELP YOU MOVE CLOSER TO JESUS, EXPERIENCE A TRANSFORMED LIFE, AND BECOME A BIBLICALLY ENGAGED DISCIPLE-MAKER.SEE SCHEDULE O
Program accomplishments
- BACK TO THE BIBLE (BTTB) IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING LIFE TRANSFORMATION THROUGH BIBLICALLY ENGAGED DISCIPLESHIP. WE CREATE DIGITAL CONTENT AND PLATFORMS THAT ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS SCRIPTURE TAILORED TO THEIR SPIRITUAL NEEDS AND GROWTH AREAS. BTTB'S FOCUS IS TO HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP DAILY HABITS OF ENGAGING WITH JESUS THROUGH READING, REFLECTING, RESPONDING, AND SHARING GOD'S WORD.BTTB'S GENERAL POPULATION STUDY FOUND THAT CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL TRENDS SHOW A DECLINE IN BIBLE KNOWLEDGE, ACTIVE SHARING OF FAITH, AND DISCIPLESHIP. RESEARCH INDICATES THAT ENGAGING WITH THE BIBLE FOUR OR MORE DAYS A WEEK LEADS TO SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION.BTTB AIMS TO EQUIP BELIEVERS NOT ONLY TO GROW IN THEIR FAITH BUT ALSO TO MENTOR OTHERS BY ENCOURAGING THE "REVEALING OR SHARING OF GOD'S WORK. WE RECOGNIZE THAT MANY CHRISTIANS STRUGGLE WITH SHARING FAITH AND DISCIPLING OTHERS. IN FY2025 BTTB FOCUSED ON UNDERSTANDING AND OVERCOMING THESE BARRIERS. OVERALL, BTTB SEEKS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS DEEPEN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS, WALK MORE FULLY IN THEIR FAITH, AND IMPACT OTHERS THROUGH MENTORING AND DISCIPLE-MAKING.Expenses $3,347,635 · revenue $232
- INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES BACK TO THE BIBLE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATES THE WORD OF GOD IN WAYS THAT ARE CLEAR, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE, AND READILY UNDERSTOOD. WORKING IN 15 LANGUAGES, LISTENERS AND VIEWERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE BIBLE TEACHING, DISCIPLESHIP, AND GOSPEL OUTREACH.Expenses $161,683 · grants $37,161
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-0405317
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1943
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X99M)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,324,907
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,717,206
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,717,206 | $4,679,830 | $5,324,907 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,360,251 | $3,917,286 | $6,370,865 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,147,861 | $3,950,202 | $5,785,946 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,983,560 | $3,800,932 | $5,584,724 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 47-0405317).
Questions about BACK TO THE BIBLE
- What is the EIN of BACK TO THE BIBLE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BACK TO THE BIBLE is 47-0405317.
- Is BACK TO THE BIBLE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1943.
- Are donations to BACK TO THE BIBLE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BACK TO THE BIBLE 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 BACK TO THE BIBLE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BACK TO THE BIBLE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BACK TO THE BIBLE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ARNOLD R COLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of BACK TO THE BIBLE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $214,734 (ARNOLD COLE, CORPORATE CEO/INTERIM PRES. OF CBE).
- How much revenue does BACK TO THE BIBLE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,717,206, expenses of $4,679,830 and total assets of $5,324,907 at year end.
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