Civic Intelligence

Bible Study Time Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 58-1137589

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 30, 2024

Post Office Box 1714Spartanburg, SC 29304-1714

(864) 585-0470

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

5th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

5th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

81st percentile

26%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

23rd percentile

$105,107

Higher top officer pay than 23% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.5% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

39th percentile

2.6%

Faster asset growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

76th percentile

24%

Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$12,801,001

Up $326,029 (+2.6%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$12,801,001

Up $326,399 (+2.6%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $370 (-100%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$1,243,176

Up $241,615 (+24%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$916,777

Down $317,125 (-26%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$326,399

Up $558,740 (+240%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $12,279,169Liabilities 2010: $536Net Assets 2010: $12,278,6332010Assets 2011: $12,465,761Liabilities 2011: $7,435Net Assets 2011: $12,458,3262011Assets 2012: $12,480,999Liabilities 2012: $3,567Net Assets 2012: $12,477,4322012Assets 2013: $12,909,211Liabilities 2013: $1,733Net Assets 2013: $12,907,4782013Assets 2014: $13,175,489Liabilities 2014: $4,719Net Assets 2014: $13,170,7702014Assets 2015: $13,085,386Liabilities 2015: $4,292Net Assets 2015: $13,081,0942015Assets 2016: $13,177,899Liabilities 2016: $6,766Net Assets 2016: $13,171,1332016Assets 2017: $12,461,456Liabilities 2017: $3,612Net Assets 2017: $12,457,8442017Assets 2018: $12,075,383Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $12,075,3832018Assets 2019: $12,154,604Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $12,154,6042019Assets 2020: $12,375,103Liabilities 2020: $290Net Assets 2020: $12,374,8132020Assets 2021: $12,707,525Liabilities 2021: $582Net Assets 2021: $12,706,9432021Assets 2022: $12,474,972Liabilities 2022: $370Net Assets 2022: $12,474,6022022Assets 2023: $12,801,001Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $12,801,0012023Assets 2024: $14,969,322Liabilities 2024: $6Net Assets 2024: $14,969,3162024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$12,801,001
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$12,801,001

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $2,029,4082010Expenses 2011: $2,046,4612011Expenses 2012: $2,017,3992012Revenue 2013: $2,397,529Expenses 2013: $1,967,483Net Income 2013: $430,0462013Revenue 2014: $2,173,187Expenses 2014: $1,909,895Net Income 2014: $263,2922014Revenue 2015: $1,693,256Expenses 2015: $1,776,154Net Income 2015: -$82,8982015Revenue 2016: $1,915,907Expenses 2016: $1,825,878Net Income 2016: $90,0292016Revenue 2017: $1,631,939Expenses 2017: $1,963,367Net Income 2017: -$331,4282017Revenue 2018: $1,423,943Expenses 2018: $1,733,032Net Income 2018: -$309,0892018Revenue 2019: $1,573,881Expenses 2019: $1,494,660Net Income 2019: $79,2212019Revenue 2020: $1,542,306Expenses 2020: $1,322,097Net Income 2020: $220,2092020Revenue 2021: $1,651,960Expenses 2021: $1,319,830Net Income 2021: $332,1302021Revenue 2022: $1,001,561Expenses 2022: $1,233,902Net Income 2022: -$232,3412022Revenue 2023: $1,243,176Expenses 2023: $916,777Net Income 2023: $326,3992023Revenue 2024: $2,913,274Expenses 2024: $897,811Net Income 2024: $2,015,4632024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$1,243,176
Expenses$916,777
Net Income$326,399
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 30, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$10,386,974
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The ministry's primary exempt function is to spread the gospel through tv & radio programs, counseling services religious tapes & books, speaking engagements, seminars.

The organization's mission is to spread the gospel of jesus christ to the world. Its mission is accomplished as a church through regular church worship and prayer services, television and radio programming, including supporting other organizations' television and radio programming, preaching, teaching, counseling, pastoral care, and audio, print, and visual media publication.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$10,774,967$10,999,389▲ $224,422
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$411,865$690,504▲ $278,639
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$705,990$456,913▼ $249,077
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$115,000$294,195▲ $179,195
Investments Other Securities$36,044--
Total Assets$12,474,972$12,801,001▲ $326,029
Other Assets Total$431,106$360,000▼ $71,106
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$370--
Total Liabilities$370$0▼ $370
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$12,474,602$12,801,001▲ $326,399
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$12,474,602$12,801,001▲ $326,399
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$12,474,972$12,801,001▲ $326,029

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,119,130-$1,119,130
Equipment$800,947$22,906$823,853
Land$150,000-$150,000
Other Land Buildings$-1,364,295$1,364,295-
Leasehold Improvements$-15,278$15,278-
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Mr William Crews JrPresidentFT$105,107$105,107

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jim NessDirector
Kathy CovingtonDirector
Wendy SailorDirector
Terri MoyerSecretary/tr
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$16,648
Program Service Revenue
$809,669
Investment Income
$439,146
Other Revenue
$-22,287
All Other Contributions
$16,648
Change in Net Assets
$326,399
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$588,042
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$328,735
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$179,339$19,926-$199,265
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$138,550-$138,550
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$105,107--$105,107
Occupancy$80,333$2,830-$83,163
Insurance$39,137--$39,137
Office Expenses$21,181$6,466-$27,647
Payroll Taxes$16,326$6,959-$23,285
Fees for Services Accounting-$20,832-$20,832
Depreciation Depletion$20,643--$20,643
Fees for Services Legal-$17,305-$17,305
All Other Expenses$11,781$1,873-$13,654
Other Expenses$3,603$2,651-$6,254
Fees for Services Other$1,763--$1,763
Other Employee Benefits$1,078--$1,078
Travel$745--$745
Total Functional Expenses$699,385$217,392$0$916,777
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

A copy of the form 990 is not provided to the organization's governing body prior to filing. However, the governing body is provided with current financial reports at the annual board meeting. Prior to filing, a thorough review of the form 990 is performed by the president, chief in-house accountant, and by the organization's certified public accountant who prepares the form 990. This review also consists of a review of the current instructions pertaining to the form 990.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

Annually, the organization requires officers, directors and key employees to sign the conflict of interest policy affirming that the person has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy, and understands that the organzation is charitable and in order to maintain its federal exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. The purpose of the conflict of interest policy is to protect the organization's interest when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the organziation or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of any financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, that person shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interests exists. After discussion, the governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of disinterested members whether the transaction or arrangement is in the organization's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with this determination it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

The process used by bible study time, inc. To determine compensation for its top management official, in this case, president, is determined by independent board members elected to an executive compensation committee. The compensation determined by the committee was derived from a compensation study performed by an outside consultant. The compensation study was based on the analysis and research of compensation packages of comparable organizations. Subsequent compensation increases have been determined with consideration to cost-of-living adjustments.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

The organization's process for determining compensation for its secretary/treasurer is determined by independent board members elected to an executive compensation committee. The committee determines his compensation based on his performance within the parameters of an employment agreement. The employment agreement provides for a base compensation to comprise the majority of his compensation with a part of his compensation contingent upon certain revenues of the organization.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

Governing documents are made available to the public pursuant to written request. After receipt of any such requests, the organization will make disclosable documents available for inspection at the headquarters of bible study time, inc. During normal business hours.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bible Study Time Inc
EIN
58-1137589
Phone
8645850470
Address
POST OFFICE BOX 1714, SPARTANBURG, SC 29304-1714

Signing Officer

Name
Mr William Crews Jr
Title
President
Phone
8645850470
Signed
2024-05-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mr William Crews Jr
Formed
1972
Legal Domicile
Sc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
5

Preparer

Firm
Elliott & Painter Llp
Address
390 E HENRY ST STE 203, SPARTANBURG, SC 29302
Preparer
Marcus Q Elliott Sr CPA
Phone
8645831476
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

The organization's mission is to spread the gospel of jesus christ to the world. Its mission is accomplished as a church through regular church worship and prayer services, television and radio programming, including supporting other organizations' television and radio programming, preaching, teaching, counseling, pastoral care, and audio, print, and visual media publication.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS NOT PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING. HOWEVER, THE GOVERNING BODY IS PROVIDED WITH CURRENT FINANCIAL REPORTS AT THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING. PRIOR TO FILING, A THOROUGH REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 IS PERFORMED BY THE PRESIDENT, CHIEF IN-HOUSE ACCOUNTANT, AND BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT WHO PREPARES THE FORM 990. THIS REVIEW ALSO CONSISTS OF A REVIEW OF THE CURRENT INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO THE FORM 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ANNUALLY, THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AFFIRMING THAT THE PERSON HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND UNDERSTANDS THAT THE ORGANZATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. THE PURPOSE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS TO PROTECT THE ORGANIZATION'S INTEREST WHEN IT IS CONTEMPLATING ENTERING INTO A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT MIGHT BENEFIT THE PRIVATE INTEREST OF AN OFFICER OR DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANZIATION OR MIGHT RESULT IN A POSSIBLE EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, THAT PERSON SHALL LEAVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTERESTS EXISTS. AFTER DISCUSSION, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF DISINTERESTED MEMBERS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THIS DETERMINATION IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE PROCESS USED BY BIBLE STUDY TIME, INC. TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR ITS TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL, IN THIS CASE, PRESIDENT, IS DETERMINED BY INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED TO AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMPENSATION DETERMINED BY THE COMMITTEE WAS DERIVED FROM A COMPENSATION STUDY PERFORMED BY AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT. THE COMPENSATION STUDY WAS BASED ON THE ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH OF COMPENSATION PACKAGES OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. SUBSEQUENT COMPENSATION INCREASES HAVE BEEN DETERMINED WITH CONSIDERATION TO COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR ITS SECRETARY/TREASURER IS DETERMINED BY INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED TO AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES HIS COMPENSATION BASED ON HIS PERFORMANCE WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR A BASE COMPENSATION TO COMPRISE THE MAJORITY OF HIS COMPENSATION WITH A PART OF HIS COMPENSATION CONTINGENT UPON CERTAIN REVENUES OF THE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC PURSUANT TO WRITTEN REQUEST. AFTER RECEIPT OF ANY SUCH REQUESTS, THE ORGANIZATION WILL MAKE DISCLOSABLE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE HEADQUARTERS OF BIBLE STUDY TIME, INC. DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.
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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.0$0.00$15.0$2.91$0.90$2.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.8$0.00$12.8$1.24$0.92$0.33
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$12.5$0.00$12.5$1.00$1.23$0.23
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$12.7$0.00$12.7$1.65$1.32$0.33
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$12.4$0.00$12.4$1.54$1.32$0.22
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$12.2$0.00$12.2$1.57$1.49$0.08
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$12.1$0.00$12.1$1.42$1.73$0.31
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$12.5$0.00$12.5$1.63$1.96$0.33
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$13.2$0.01$13.2$1.92$1.83$0.09
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.1$0.00$13.1$1.69$1.78$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.2$0.00$13.2$2.17$1.91$0.26
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.9$0.00$12.9$2.40$1.97$0.43
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$12.5$0.00$12.5$2.02
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$12.5$0.01$12.5$2.05
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$12.3$0.00$12.3$2.03