Liabilities / Assets
27th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 27% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 94-1514010
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
27th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 27% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
10th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 10% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
55th percentile
Higher net margin than 55% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.
Asset Growth
64th percentile
Faster asset growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
59th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$15,640,113
Up $893,673 (+6.1%) from 2017
Net Assets
Up$14,545,481
Up $1,407,354 (+11%) from 2017
Liabilities
Down$1,094,632
Down $513,681 (-32%) from 2017
Revenue
Up$27,527,333
Up $1,965,957 (+7.7%) from 2017
Expenses
Up$26,123,616
Up $4,531,234 (+21%) from 2017
Net Income
Down$1,403,717
Down $2,565,277 (-65%) from 2017
Global, in-depth bible classes producing passionate commitment to christ, his word, and his church. Our vision is to magnify god and mature his people.
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 | $8,876,958 | $11,037,000 | ▲ $2,160,042 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $2,443,182 | $1,749,645 | ▼ $693,537 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $811,183 | $860,542 | ▲ $49,359 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $400,211 | $851,046 | ▲ $450,835 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $1,487,911 | $530,561 | ▼ $957,350 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $95,727 | $141,679 | ▲ $45,952 |
| Accounts Receivable | $85,397 | $137,762 | ▲ $52,365 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $310,736 | $114,412 | ▼ $196,324 |
| Intangible Assets | $113,973 | $78,589 | ▼ $35,384 |
| Total Assets | $14,746,440 | $15,640,113 | ▲ $893,673 |
| Other Assets Total | $121,162 | $138,877 | ▲ $17,715 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $418,898 | $586,738 | ▲ $167,840 |
| Deferred Revenue | $1,114,060 | $507,894 | ▼ $606,166 |
| Other Liabilities | $75,355 | $0 | ▼ $75,355 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,608,313 | $1,094,632 | ▼ $513,681 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $11,311,748 | $13,493,462 | ▲ $2,181,714 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $1,819,509 | $1,045,149 | ▼ $774,360 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $6,870 | $6,870 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $13,138,127 | $14,545,481 | ▲ $1,407,354 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $14,746,440 | $15,640,113 | ▲ $893,673 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $7,500,381 | $10,009,496 | $17,509,877 |
| Equipment | $1,213,174 | $7,599,531 | $8,812,705 |
| Other Land Buildings | $1,863,795 | $299,401 | $2,163,196 |
| Land | $459,650 | - | $459,650 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $6,870 | - | - | - | $6,870 |
| 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 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan C Rowan | Executive Director | PT | $223,495 | $50,943 | $274,438 |
| Richard S Mazur | Chief Financial Officer | PT | $158,679 | $22,822 | $181,501 |
| Robert A Birkeneder | Chief Operating Officer | PT | $127,598 | $17,987 | $145,585 |
| Debbie Young | Chief Class Officer | FT | $102,710 | $22,296 | $125,006 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| G Bruce P Smith | Chairman |
| Anthony Tan | Vice Chairman |
| Dr Bryan Carter | Director |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FiveStone Inc | Innovation/Planning | 390 5th Ave Suite 803, New York, NY 10018 | $712,516 |
| Cloud 9 Solutions LLC | Coding/Development | 100 Illinois St Suite 200, Saint Charles, IL 60174 | $285,987 |
| Pesado Construction Company | Sewer Project | 7054 Pipestone, Schertz, TX 78154 | $190,992 |
| DRJ Group Inc dba Anne Marie's Catering | Food Service | 12475 Starcrest 118, San Antonio, TX 78216 | $135,854 |
| Agency Portal Services LLC | Technology Management | 15745 Pineycove Ct, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 | $126,402 |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities Publicly Traded | 82 | $1,139,366 | Proceeds from sale |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 82 | $1,139,366 | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $17,349,128 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $6,504,488 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $2,270,000 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $3,682,709 | $993,970 | - | $4,676,679 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $2,270,000 | - | - | $2,270,000 |
| Office Expenses | $1,245,366 | - | - | $1,245,366 |
| Occupancy | $861,109 | $146,540 | - | $1,007,649 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $753,818 | $133,505 | - | $887,323 |
| Fees for Services Other | $797,541 | $19,542 | - | $817,083 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $570,190 | $218,188 | - | $788,378 |
| Information Technology | $554,014 | $202,526 | - | $756,540 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $201,876 | $278,782 | - | $480,658 |
| All Other Expenses | $384,490 | $21,730 | - | $406,220 |
| Payroll Taxes | $245,559 | $129,090 | - | $374,649 |
| Other Expenses | $322,081 | $15,327 | - | $337,408 |
| Travel | $323,871 | $2,945 | - | $326,816 |
| Insurance | $28,157 | $220,612 | - | $248,769 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $140,607 | $38,383 | - | $178,990 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $106,678 | $19,005 | - | $125,683 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $92,094 | - | $92,094 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $50,514 | $15,665 | - | $66,179 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $35,536 | - | $35,536 |
| Comp Disqual Persons | $5,134 | - | - | $5,134 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $23,540,176 | $2,583,440 | $0 | $26,123,616 |
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSF Global Impact Corp | San Antonio, TX | 501(c)(3) | Ministry support | $2,140,000 |
| BSF International Properties Corp | San Antonio, TX | 501(c)(2) | Ministry support | $80,000 |
| Museum of the Bible | Oklahoma City, OK | 501(c)(3) | Ministry Support | $50,000 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
“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 any potential conflicts of interest be disclosed, the board member or officer would be asked to refrain from participation in any deliberation or decision with regard to matters affected by the relationship.”
“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 8/31/2018. 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 $13,493,462 Net assets with donor restrictions 1,052,019 ----------- Total net assets $14,545,481 Unrestricted net assets $13,493,462 Temporarily restricted net assets 1,045,149 Permanently restricted net assets 6,870 ----------- Total net assets $14,545,481”
“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/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 586738 |
| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 85397 |
| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 137762 |
| IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc | 0 | Global in-depth Bible classes producing passionate commitment to Christ, His Word, and His Church. |
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| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 21730 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 384490 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 406220 |
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| IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Richard Mazur CFO |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 2104924676 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 19001 Huebner Road |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | San Antonio |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | TX |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 78258 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 310736 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 114412 |
| IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 6 |
| IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 5134 |
| IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 19005 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 106678 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 125683 |
| IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | 1 |
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| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 285987 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 190992 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 135854 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 126402 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 390 5th Ave Suite 803 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 1 | 100 Illinois St Suite 200 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 2 | 7054 Pipestone |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 3 | 12475 Starcrest 118 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 4 | 15745 Pineycove Ct |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | New York |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | 1 | Saint Charles |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | 2 | Schertz |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | 3 | San Antonio |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | 4 | Colorado Springs |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | NY |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 1 | IL |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 2 | TX |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 3 | TX |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 4 | CO |
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| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 1 | Cloud 9 Solutions LLC |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 2 | Pesado Construction Company |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 3 | DRJ Group Inc dba Anne Marie's Catering |
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| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc | 1 | Coding/Development |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc | 2 | Sewer Project |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc | 3 | Food Service |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc | 4 | Technology Management |
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| IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 82352 |
| IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 17349128 |
| IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 22315 |
| IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 4962869 |
| IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 1403717 |
| IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 6504488 |
| IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 26123616 |
| IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 27527333 |
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| IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 753818 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 887323 |
| IRS990/Desc | 0 | Conducting Bible study classes and training lay Christian leaders. BSF currently operates more than 1,250 classes plus 4,200 satellite discussion groups where members meet weekly for in-depth Bible study. These classes and groups meet in 37 different countries. In addition, BSF hosts more than 570 online discussion groups that allow class members in 110 different countries to participate in weekly small group discussions over their computer or connected devices. These online discussion groups have grown out of BSF's strategic investment in technology and digital options as they seek to reach people of all ages, races, countries and cultures with in-depth Bible study. The organization's mission is: global, in-depth Bible classes producing passionate commitment to Christ, His Word and His Church. |
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| IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/EmployeeCnt | 0 | 93 |
| IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 15665 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 50514 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 66179 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 19542 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 797541 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 817083 |
| IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 35536 |
| IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 35536 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 11 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 12 | 30.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 13 | 30.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 14 | 38.00 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 5 | X |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 11 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 4 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 5 | X |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 10 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 11 | 0 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 13 | 17987 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 14 | 22296 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Susan C Rowan |
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