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Clear Bible Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 81-2408473

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 15, 2018

Organization Profilewww.globalbibleinitiative.org

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PO Box 326Grandville, MI 49468

(616) 456-6464

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

8th percentile

-37%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$102,149

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.5% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-6.1%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

225%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Down

$215,785

Down $447,124 (-67%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$163,263

Down $326,299 (-67%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$52,522

Down $120,825 (-70%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Up

$887,380

Up $41,051 (+4.9%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,213,679

Up $856,912 (+240%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$326,299

Down $815,861 (-167%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth21st percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2016: $662,909Liabilities 2016: $173,347Net Assets 2016: $489,5622016Assets 2017: $215,785Liabilities 2017: $52,522Net Assets 2017: $163,2632017Assets 2018: $1,653,941Liabilities 2018: $56,461Net Assets 2018: $1,597,4802018Assets 2019: $2,222,146Liabilities 2019: $73,421Net Assets 2019: $2,148,7252019Assets 2020: $1,273,121Liabilities 2020: $173,912Net Assets 2020: $1,099,2092020Assets 2021: $2,145,245Liabilities 2021: $110,591Net Assets 2021: $2,034,6542021Assets 2022: $3,157,635Liabilities 2022: $25,011Net Assets 2022: $3,132,6242022Assets 2023: $74,719Liabilities 2023: $1,614Net Assets 2023: $73,1052023Assets 2024: $55,372Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $55,3722024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$215,785
Liabilities$52,522
Net Assets$163,263
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MRevenue 2016: $846,329Expenses 2016: $356,767Net Income 2016: $489,5622016Revenue 2017: $887,380Expenses 2017: $1,213,679Net Income 2017: -$326,2992017Revenue 2018: $1,880,134Expenses 2018: $445,917Net Income 2018: $1,434,2172018Revenue 2019: $1,210,083Expenses 2019: $658,838Net Income 2019: $551,2452019Revenue 2020: $252,093Expenses 2020: $1,301,609Net Income 2020: -$1,049,5162020Revenue 2021: $2,394,395Expenses 2021: $1,458,950Net Income 2021: $935,4452021Revenue 2022: $3,926,167Expenses 2022: $2,828,197Net Income 2022: $1,097,9702022Revenue 2023: $78,050Expenses 2023: $3,137,569Net Income 2023: -$3,059,5192023Revenue 2024: $18Expenses 2024: $13,679Net Income 2024: -$13,6612024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$887,380
Expenses$1,213,679
Net Income-$326,299
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 15, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$887,380
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Global Bible Initiative is a Bible translation organization that leverages innovations in computer science, linguistics and Biblical scholarship to accelerate Bible translation without compromising quality.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$431,667$211,665▼ $220,002
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$500$4,038▲ $3,538
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,000--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$229,742$82▼ $229,660
Total Assets$662,909$215,785▼ $447,124
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$173,347$52,522▼ $120,825
Total Liabilities$173,347$52,522▼ $120,825
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$489,562$163,263▼ $326,299
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$489,562$163,263▼ $326,299
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$662,909$215,785▼ $447,124

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$211,665$14,279$225,944
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
John SawyerChief Executive OfficerFT$85,002$17,147$102,149
Ken SteensmaMember-$12,000-$12,000
Ted KallmanMember-$2,000-$2,000
Craig KlamerVice Chair-$675-$675

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mike OtisChairman
Jack Babamember
Ken StephensMember
Les Lofquistmember
Shuji KondoMember
Tim SchierbeekMember
Toby Goodinemember
Tom SudykMember
David SawyerSecretary
Jeanette TaylorTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$887,053
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$327
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$887,053
Change in Net Assets
$-326,299

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$887,380
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$887,380
Total Revenue per Form 990
$887,380
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,046,061
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$167,618
Total Fundraising Expense$65,032
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$710,169--$710,169
Fees for Services Other$241,765--$241,765
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$65,749$20,430$30,645$116,824
Other Salaries and Wages$15,482$24,324$10,988$50,794
Travel$12,800$2,845$12,801$28,446
Conferences and Meetings$8,566$1,904$8,566$19,036
Depreciation Depletion-$10,709-$10,709
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,625-$10,625
Fees for Services Legal-$7,979-$7,979
Office Expenses-$6,229-$6,229
Advertising$1,316-$2,032$3,348
Information Technology-$3,283-$3,283
Insurance-$1,222-$1,222
Occupancy-$800-$800
Total Functional Expenses$1,058,297$90,350$65,032$1,213,679

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,213,679
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,213,679
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,213,679
International Activity

International Summary

Employees
9
Spending
$951,934

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
East Asia and the PacificProgram servicesBible translations-4$710,169
East Asia and the PacificProgram servicesTranslationsoftware-5$241,765
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
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The Form 990 has been reviewed by the treasurer and a copy has been provided to each board member before filing. No formal review has or will take place.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Annually, all officers, trustees and employees of the organization shall complete the annual reporting statement. Anyone with a real or perceived conflict of interest will be excused from any or all portion of discussions, voting or execution of agreements.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request of and approval by the board of directors.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Global Bible Initiative Inc
EIN
81-2408473
Address
PO Box 326, Grandville, MI 49468

Signing Officer

Name
John Sawyer
Title
Chief Executive
Phone
6164466374
Signed
2018-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Sawyer
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
3
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
James H Quist CPA PLC
Address
2425 Avon Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49519
Preparer
James H Quist CPA
Phone
6164435344
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“GBI paid for software development and Bible translation services performed in Hongkong, Japan and Myanmar.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Form 990 has been reviewed by the treasurer and a copy has been provided to each board member before filing. No formal review has or will take place.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Annually, all officers, trustees and employees of the organization shall complete the annual reporting statement. Anyone with a real or perceived conflict of interest will be excused from any or all portion of discussions, voting or execution of agreements.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request of and approval by the board of directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GBI paid for software development and Bible translation services performed in Hongkong, Japan and Myanmar.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$215,785
Liabilities
$52,522
Net assets
$163,263
Revenue
$887,380
Expenses
$1,213,679
Net income
-$326,299
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.01$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.08$3.14$3.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.16$0.03$3.13$3.93$2.83$1.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.15$0.11$2.03$2.39$1.46$0.94
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.27$0.17$1.10$0.25$1.30$1.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.22$0.07$2.15$1.21$0.66$0.55
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.65$0.06$1.60$1.88$0.45$1.43
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.05$0.16$0.89$1.21$0.33
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.17$0.49$0.85$0.36$0.49