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Rio Grande Bible Institute Inc

EIN 74-6066216 · Edinburg, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO GLORIFY GOD BY SERVING THE HISPANIC CHURCH THROUGH EQUIPPING LEADERS, EDIFYING LEADERS, AND EVANGELIZING THE LOST.

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
12.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
148
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$81,196, president

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. $2.8 million spent. THE RIO GRANDE BIBLE COLLEGE EXISTS TO DEVELOP CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERS WITH A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW FOR THE GLOBAL CHURCH. WE PROVIDE AN AFFORDABLE ACCREDITED UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE BIBLE DEGREE PROGRAM FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM COSTS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED AND RELY GREATLY ON GENEROUS DONATIONS AND DONATED LABOR FROM OUR STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND DONORS. OUR INTERCULTURAL STUDIES PROGRAM IS FOR ENGLISH-SPEAKING STUDENTS DESIRING TO LEARN SPANISH. WE HAVE BEEN PRIVILEGED TO TEACH APPOINTEES FROM 50 DIFFERENT MISSIONARY ORGANIZATIONS. THEY ARE SATURATED WITH THE GRAMMAR, PHONETICS, CONVERSATION, AND CULTURE THROUGH CLASSWORK, INTERACTION, AND PRIVATE TUTORING BY OUR SPANISH-SPEAKING BIBLE COLLEGE STUDENTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT, WWW.RIOGRANDE.EDU.
  2. $646,639 spent. RADIO ESPERANZA: WITH OVER 100,000 DAILY LISTENERS IN SOUTH TEXAS AND NORTHERN MEXICO, RADIO ESPERANZA HAS BECOME ONE OF THE LOCAL FAVORITES. THIS EXCITING AM AND FM MINISTRY (KRIO 910 AM, KOIR 88.5 FM, KRIO-FM 97.7, AND KESO 92.7) BEAMS THE GOSPEL IN SPANISH INTO AREAS WHERE MISSIONARIES OR PASTORS MAY NEVER BE ABLE TO GO. RADIO PERSONNEL SERVE THE SPANISH-SPEAKING COMMUNITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF MUSIC AND TALK PROGRAMS. THE PRIORITIES OF RADIO ESPERANZA ARE: 1) TO SERVE THE SPIRITUAL AND FAMILY NEEDS OF OUR LISTENERS THROUGH THE TEACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD. 2) EMPHASIZE PRAYER AND MINISTER WITH MUSIC TO THE LIVES OF OUR LISTENERS. 3) PROVIDE TO OUR AUDIENCE INFORMATION REGARDING COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT MAY ASSIST THEM IN THEIR DAILY NEEDS. IT CAN BE ACCESSED ONLINE AT WWW.RADIOESPERANZA.COM.
  3. $398,836 spent. BIBLEVILLE IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL BIBLE CONFERENCE CENTER NEAR ALAMO, TEXAS, WHERE "WINTER TEXANS" SHARE THEIR FAITH AND PARTICIPATE IN VARIED ACTIVITIES FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH APRIL. A SPACIOUS 800-SEAT AUDITORIUM, PALM-LINED STREETS, CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORS, AND MISSION-CENTERED ACTIVITIES MAKE BIBLEVILLE AN ATTRACTIVE AND DESIRABLE PLACE TO SPEND THE WINTER OR THE WHOLE YEAR. OUR MAIN EMPHASIS IS TO MINISTER TO WINTER TEXANS AND BE PART OF THE MISSIONARY WORK OF RIO GRANDE BIBLE MINISTRIES. OUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BIBLE STUDIES, CRAFTS, DINNERS, AND FELLOWSHIP TIMES. THE CONFERENCE GROUNDS IS A FULLY DEVELOPED CHRISTIAN MINISTRY CENTER WITH NEARLY 100 HOOK-UP SPACES AND 180 LEASED LOTS FOR MOBILE HOMES TO HOUSE MORE THAN 500 SENIOR CITIZENS.

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 November 6, 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 November 1948.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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