Pioneer Bible Translators
- Assets
- $22.6m
- Revenue
- $19.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 327
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Founding
- 03/1975
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7433923
Organization Overview
Pioneer Bible Translators, operating under the name Development and Literacy Partners International PBT International, is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Development and Literacy Partners International PBT International employed 327 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Development and Literacy Partners International PBT International is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Development and Literacy Partners International PBT International generated $19.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PIONEER BIBLE PROVIDES ENDURING ACCESS TO GOD'S WORD IN THE LANGUAGES OF BIBLE-LESS PEOPLES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BIBLE TRANSLATION, LITERACY, AND RELATED MOBILIZATION AND DISCIPLESHIP ACTIVITIES - PIONEER BIBLE CONSISTS OF 593 TEAMMATES WORLDWIDE MINISTERING TO 102.5 MILLION PEOPLE IN 108 DIFFERENT LANGUAGE PROJECTS IN 28 COUNTRIES. DURING 2021, WE INCREASED THE NUMBER OF ACTIVE LANGUAGE PROJECTS FROM 101 TO 108. WE DRAFTED 51,717 VERSES OF SCRIPTURE, EXEGETICALLY CHECKED 28,257 AND PUBLISHED 31,174 VERSES FOR THE FIRST TIME. WE CONTINUED BUILDING A NEW CAPACITY FOR SIGN LANGUAGE TRANSLATION WORLDWIDE. FINALLY, WE NOTE THAT IN THE 45 YEAR HISTORY OF PIONEER BIBLE, OUR TEAMS HAVE DRAFTED ABOUT 947,000 VERSES OF THE BIBLE, THE EQUIVALENT NUMBER OF VERSES AS 119 NEW TESTAMENTS--7 OF WHICH WERE DRAFTED IN 2021. WE HAVE PUBLISHED 4 COMPLETE BIBLES AND 23 NEW TESTAMENTS.
RECRUITMENT - RECRUITING NEW MISSIONARIES IS KEY TO THE MISSION OF PIONEER BIBLE TRANSLATORS. THE ORGANIZATION HAD 81 NEW MISSIONARY RECRUITS, HELD 52 IN-PERSON EVENTS AND ANOTHER 8 ONLINE EVENTS. THROUGH THESE EVENTS AROUND 3,000+ PEOPLE BECAME FAMILIAR WITH THE MINISTRY OF PIONEER BIBLE TRANSLATORS. AROUND 70 OF THESE ARE SERIOUS INQUIRERS. TRAINING - TRAINING NEW AND CURRENT MISSIONARIES IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF PIONEER BIBLE'S MISSION. IN 2021, PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL COACHING WAS PROVIDED TO AT LEAST 168 INDIVIDUALS PREPARING FOR CROSS-CULTURAL WORK. A PROGRAM PRACTICUM AND PLANNING COURSE WAS OFFERED IN BOTH THE FALL AND THE SPRING, AND WEEKLY CHAPEL SERVICES WERE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 9 WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS WERE ALSO PROVIDED, TRAINING OVER 52 PEOPLE DURING THE YEAR. ONGOING TRAINING ACTIVITIES CONTINUED DAILY WITH NEW REPRESENTATIVES AND ASSOCIATES. IN 2021, 32 MISSIONARIES COMPLETED TRAINING AND BEGAN THEIR FIRST ASSIGNMENT.
MISSIONARY CARE - PBT VALUES A CULTURE OF CARE TO PROVIDE FOR EXPATRIATE AND LOCAL COWORKERS ENCOURAGEMENT AND HOLISTIC NURTURING THAT LEADS TO PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, MENTAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING. IN 2021, THE CARE DEPARTMENT PROVIDED DOZENS OF RE-ENTRY CONTACTS AND CONFIDENTIAL CARE DEBRIEFINGS FOR COWORKERS AFFECTED BY COVID-19 AND OTHERS IN THEIR NORMAL RHYTHMS OF TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE FIELD. IN ADDITION TO DAILY PRAYER ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE A 24/7/365 INITIATIVE, THE CARE TEAM MOBILIZED THROUGH THOUSANDS OF EMAILS, SOCIAL MEDIA EXCHANGES, AND TELECONFERENCES. THE CARE DEPARTMENT LED TWO WEEK-LONG PRAYER AND FASTING EVENTS, 2 PARENT SEMINARS, 6 WEEKENDS TO TRAIN OVER 50 PEOPLE IN CARE PRACTICES, TWO SEND-OFF CELEBRATIONS AND TWO WORLDWIDE CARE TEAM MEETINGS. COUNTLESS YOUTH ACTIVITIES, COUNSELING SERVICES, AND TRAUMA HEALING SERVICES WERE ALSO PROVIDED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rich Sheeley Mobilization & Development | Officer | 40 | $91,212 |
Jack Straus Chief Legal Officer | Officer | 40 | $88,350 |
Clint Stringer Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $81,000 |
Jeff Wilhoit Executive Vice President | Officer | 40 | $51,600 |
Michael Scott Graves Personnel Officer | Officer | 40 | $45,370 |
Yancy Fariss Bd Member/branch Rep | Trustee | 40 | $33,815 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $18,683,526 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $86,588 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,683,526 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $393,932 |
| Investment income | $60,271 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$15,786 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $51,324 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $19,174,102 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $51,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $772 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,107,466 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $676,904 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $273,271 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $470,857 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,616,046 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,251 |
| Other employee benefits | $733,064 |
| Payroll taxes | $630,565 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,256 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $34,392 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $27,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $815,972 |
| Advertising and promotion | $79,613 |
| Office expenses | $445,115 |
| Information technology | $368,314 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $274,337 |
| Travel | $1,256,016 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $153,567 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $320,234 |
| Insurance | $38,215 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $16,315,226 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,107,565 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,417,832 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,550,071 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $140,877 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $248,143 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,769,340 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,324,844 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $22,558,672 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $231,075 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $265,580 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $496,655 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,365,797 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $14,696,220 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $22,558,672 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Pioneer Bible Translators has recieved totaling $4,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Daniel Cowles Charitable Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $4,000 |
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