Liabilities / Assets
33rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 33% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 94-1514010
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
33rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 33% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
14th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 14% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
75th percentile
Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.
Asset Growth
92nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
20th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$14,746,440
Up $3,614,610 (+32%) from 2016
Net Assets
Up$13,138,127
Up $3,899,149 (+42%) from 2016
Liabilities
Down$1,608,313
Down $284,539 (-15%) from 2016
Revenue
Down$25,561,376
Down $1,564,661 (-5.8%) from 2016
Expenses
Down$21,592,382
Down $4,830,019 (-18%) from 2016
Net Income
Up$3,968,994
Up $3,265,358 (+464%) from 2016
Bible Study Fellowship offers in-depth Bible study classes for people of all ages and backgrounds, reaching more than 390,000 adults and 77,000 children in over 1,100 classes and 40 countries.
Global in-depth Bible classes producing passionate commitment to Christ, His Word, and His Church.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $8,247,774 | $8,876,958 | ▲ $629,184 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $785,647 | $2,443,182 | ▲ $1,657,535 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $590,685 | $1,487,911 | ▲ $897,226 |
| Investments Other Securities | $521,021 | $533,002 | ▲ $11,981 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $336,042 | $400,211 | ▲ $64,169 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $103,119 | $310,736 | ▲ $207,617 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $147,290 | $278,181 | ▲ $130,891 |
| Intangible Assets | $43,933 | $113,973 | ▲ $70,040 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $90,375 | $95,727 | ▲ $5,352 |
| Accounts Receivable | $98,661 | $85,397 | ▼ $13,264 |
| Total Assets | $11,131,830 | $14,746,440 | ▲ $3,614,610 |
| Other Assets Total | $167,283 | $121,162 | ▼ $46,121 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deferred Revenue | $237,537 | $1,114,060 | ▲ $876,523 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $407,376 | $418,898 | ▲ $11,522 |
| Other Liabilities | $1,247,939 | $75,355 | ▼ $1,172,584 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,892,852 | $1,608,313 | ▼ $284,539 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $7,462,349 | $11,311,748 | ▲ $3,849,399 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $1,769,759 | $1,819,509 | ▲ $49,750 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $6,870 | $6,870 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $9,238,978 | $13,138,127 | ▲ $3,899,149 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $11,131,830 | $14,746,440 | ▲ $3,614,610 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $6,817,572 | $9,562,640 | $16,380,212 |
| Equipment | $1,256,241 | $7,840,102 | $9,096,343 |
| Other Land Buildings | $343,495 | $514,638 | $858,133 |
| Land | $459,650 | - | $459,650 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $6,870 | - | - | - | $6,870 |
| 2015 | $6,870 | - | ▲ $63 | $63 | $6,870 |
| 2014 | $6,870 | - | ▲ $26 | $26 | $6,870 |
| 2013 | $6,870 | - | ▲ $27 | $27 | $6,870 |
| 2012 | $6,870 | - | ▲ $44 | $44 | $6,870 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan C Rowan | Executive Director | PT | $215,179 | $117,500 | $332,679 |
| Richard S Mazur | Chief Financial Officer | PT | $154,788 | $48,660 | $203,448 |
| Robert A Birkeneder | Chief Operating Officer | PT | $123,797 | $40,097 | $163,894 |
| Debbie Young | Chief Class Officer | FT | $100,884 | $19,006 | $119,890 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| G Bruce P Smith | Chairman |
| Anthony Tan | Vice Chairman |
| Dr Garth Bolinder | Director |
| Dr John H Amuasi | Director |
| Dr Mark Bailey | Director |
| Dr Walt Kaiser | Director |
| Michael T Duke | Director |
| Pamela Bunn | Director |
| Suzanne Sloan | Secretary |
| K Steve Gately | Treasurer |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Productions Inc | A/V & Media Services | 1340 Burlington Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116 | $196,067 |
| FiveStone Inc | Consulting Services | 390 5th Ave Suite 803, New York, NY 10018 | $195,916 |
| DRJ Group Inc dba Anne Marie's Catering | Catering/Food Prep | 12475 Starcrest 118, San Antonio, TX 78216 | $133,224 |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities Publicly Traded | 60 | $455,672 | Proceeds from sale |
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 1 | $2,725 | Proceeds from sale |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 61 | $458,397 | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $14,640,793 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $6,436,243 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $515,346 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $3,533,598 | $909,035 | - | $4,442,633 |
| Office Expenses | $1,499,378 | - | - | $1,499,378 |
| Occupancy | $842,935 | $74,238 | - | $917,173 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $650,513 | $125,359 | - | $775,872 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $369,121 | $354,256 | - | $723,377 |
| All Other Expenses | $559,596 | $11,494 | - | $571,090 |
| Other Expenses | $501,434 | $34,450 | - | $535,884 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $373,082 | $143,807 | - | $516,889 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $515,346 | - | - | $515,346 |
| Fees for Services Other | $464,043 | $4,756 | - | $468,799 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $330,926 | $71,086 | - | $402,012 |
| Payroll Taxes | $262,412 | $85,693 | - | $348,105 |
| Insurance | $210,150 | $128,865 | - | $339,015 |
| Travel | $327,890 | $2,892 | - | $330,782 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $114,824 | - | $114,824 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $85,933 | $23,354 | - | $109,287 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $38,170 | $6,914 | - | $45,084 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $22,384 | - | $22,384 |
| Comp Disqual Persons | $3,227 | - | - | $3,227 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $19,478,975 | $2,113,407 | $0 | $21,592,382 |
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSF Global Impact Corp | san Antonio, TX | 501(c)(3) | Ministry support | $430,346 |
| BSF International Properties Corp | San Antonio, TX | 501(c)(2) | Ministry support | $85,000 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Intercompany Payables | $75,355 |
“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.”
“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 a conflict of interest present itself, all interested parties would excuse themselves from the decision making process.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Bible Study Fellowship has elected to early adopt the principles of FASB ASU No. 2016-14 (ASC 958) for its audited financial statements for the period ended 8/31/2017. To date, Form 990 and its associated schedules have not been updated to reflect changes made by this standard. Thus, we have included the net asset categories in our audited financial statements on existing Form 990, Part X, Lines 27-29 as follows: Net assets without donor restrictions $11,311,748 Net assets with donor restrictions 1,826,379 ----------- Total net assets $13,138,127 Unrestricted net assets $11,311,748 Temporarily restricted net assets 1,819,509 Permanently restricted net assets 6,870 ----------- Total net assets $13,138,127”
“Pension-related changes other than net periodic pension costs -28,341.”
“Income from the endowment is not restricted to a particular purpose. The income is intended to be used where needed.”
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| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 85397 |
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | Conducting Bible study classes and training lay Christian leaders. |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 5 | Dr Garth Bolinder |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 6 | Dr Mark Bailey |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 7 | Dr Walt Kaiser |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 8 | Dr John H Amuasi |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 9 | Pamela Bunn |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 10 | Michael T Duke |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 12 | Robert A Birkeneder |
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