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Bible Literature Online

EIN 85-3761380 · Chattanooga, TN

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

What it says it does

TO DEVELOP AND DISTRIBUTE BIBLE LITERATURE CONTENT IN DIGITAL FORM TO BE OFFERED AS ONLINE, ELECTIVE, FOR-CREDIT COURSES TO SCHOOLS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 20.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 386% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15
Income fell 60% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

Independent board
18 of 25
3 of 3 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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

Programs described in its return (1)

$92,777 spent. THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIBLE LITERATURE CONTENT IN DIGITAL FORM. THESE FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE USED IN THE CREATION OF CONTENT FOR BIBLE LITERATURE ONLINE: CONTENT CREATION: CONTRACT WITH VARIOUS SCHOLARS, WRITERS, EDITORS TO DEVELOP CONTENT FOR BIBLE RELATED COURSES THAT MEETS STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS. COURSE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN: CONTRACT WITH A THIRD PARTY PROVIDER TO TAKE WRITTEN CONTENT AND ADD INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN FEATURES (ASSIGNMENTS, KNOWLEDGE CHECKS, VOCABULARY, DIGITAL ARTIFACTS, ETC) AND LOAD THEM INTO A LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) INTEGRATED WITH A STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (SIS).LMS HOSTING AND SUPPORT: CONTRACT WITH A THIRD PARTY PROVIDER TO HOST THE ONLINE CONTENT IN AN LMS AND ALSO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS, STUDENTS, AND PARENTS.CONTENT LEGAL REVIEW: CONTRACT WITH LEGAL FIRM TO REVIEW ALL WRITTEN CONTENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN TO INSURE CONSTITUTIONAL COMPLIANCE.PROJECT MANAGEMENT: CONTRACT WITH A THIRD PARTY TO OVERSEE ENTIRE COURSE CREATION PROCESS AND REVIEW AND MANAGE ALL SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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