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Tyndale Bible Translators

EIN 82-2097508 · Spokane Vly, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Bible Translation and acts of Christian Services

Income
$620,452
Spending
$641,681
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
10
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$107,935, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $200,650 spent. Bible Translation in Papua New Guinea: The Kamano Kafe translation team has completed translating the Bible. The complete Bible in the Kamano Kafe language is now selling well in both written and audio formats. Folopa Old Testament translation are in progress with community projects. The Guhu Samane and Binumarien language translation teams are continuing with Old Testament translation checks. The Gadsup and Fore language New Testaments were completed and New Testament recordings are in progress. The Benabena language team translated drafts of several New Testament books and videos. The AWA completed both The Jesus Film and a village reconciliation movie with village showings underway. Water filters and school kits continued to be distributed. Bible Translation in Africa: Translation and administration services were provided to support Bible translation in two language projects. Administrative support was provided for other translation projects in the area. Bible translation and language development are underway.
  2. $71,466 spent. Teaching and training: Tyndale Bible Translators supplied teaching staff to Ukarumpa International school in Papua New Guinea and to Faith Academy in the Philippines. These schools support other teaching work across multiple Asian countries. The courses help students use translation Apps. The goal is to eventually reach 1,000 languages in Asia throughout the use of this App. The App instructions are being translated into the major gateway languages now.
  3. $74,699 spent. Melanesia Boat Project: Staff are fundraising and doing engineering and design work for a purpose-built ship to reach and serve the people on the 417 inhabited islands in Melanesia.
  4. $23,445 spent. Rempel & Apps: Staff trained adult students, mostly in Asian countries, via online courses and worked on the Apps. The courses help students use translation Apps. The App instructions are being translated into the major gateway languages.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2017.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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