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Back to the Bible

EIN 47-0405317 · Lincoln, NE

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak25 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
-4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
16
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$257,710, corporate ceo/interim pres. of cbe

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $3.3 million spent. 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.
  2. $161,683 spent. 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.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1943.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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