Reasons To Believe is located in Covina, CA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Reasons To Believe employed 65 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Reasons To Believe 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 06/2022, Reasons To Believe generated $5.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.9% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
REASONS TO BELIEVE'S (RTB) MISSION IS TO SPREAD THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL BY DEMONSTRATING THAT SOUND REASON AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH-INCLUDING THE VERY LATEST DISCOVERIES-CONSISTENTLY SUPPORT, RATHER THAN ERODE, CONFIDENCE IN THE TRUTH OF THE BIBLE AND FAITH IN THE PERSONAL, TRANSCENDENT GOD REVEALED IN BOTH SCRIPTURE AND NATURE. RTB DOES THAT BY DEVELOPING AND PRODUCING BOOKS, BOOKLETS, DVDS, CDS, PODCASTS, BLOGS AND A VARIETY OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA. THESE ARE USED FOR PRODUCT SALES, PRESENTATIONS, AND THE WORLD WIDE WEB.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RTB PRODUCTS-THIS AREA INCLUDES RTB AUTHORED BOOKS, BOOKLETS, DVDS, CDS, COURSES AND MINISTRY ITEMS.
EVENT ACTIVITIES - THIS AREA INCLUDES TALKS AT CHURCHES, UNIVERSITIES (AND COLLEGES), BUSINESSES (FOR PROFIT) AND ORGANIZATIONS (NON-PROFIT).
WEBSITE AND DIGITAL CONTENT - THIS AREA INCLUDES ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS, PODCASTS, BLOGS, REASONS INSTITUTE AND ACADEMY INFORMATION, CHAPTERS AND ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION.
ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Hugh Ross PHD President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $146,892 |
Fazale Rana Vice President | Officer | 40 | $131,626 |
Kathleen Ross Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $101,723 |
Steve Scheele Coo/executive Director (part-Year) | Officer | 40 | $100,419 |
Dave Rogstad Treasurer (part-Year) | Officer | 8 | $27,384 |
Mark Perez Coo/treasurer (part-Year) | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $5,190,730 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $389,717 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,190,730 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $140,032 |
Investment income | $129,670 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $18,559 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $222,499 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $104,172 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,805,662 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $588,039 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $139,019 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,242,051 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $96,091 |
Other employee benefits | $12,491 |
Payroll taxes | $235,681 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $195,565 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $463,754 |
Advertising and promotion | $163,406 |
Office expenses | $347,690 |
Information technology | $111,392 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $228,113 |
Travel | $76,257 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $142,832 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $334,722 |
Insurance | $52,041 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $6,443,780 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $359,389 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $21,681 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $303,796 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $52,085 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,570,555 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,000,376 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $11,307,882 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $466,856 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,250 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
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 | $471,106 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,356,483 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $480,293 |
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 | $11,307,882 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Reasons To Believe has recieved totaling $2,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Berry Foundation Inc Wichita, KS PURPOSE: ANNUAL GIFT | $2,000 |
Beg. Balance | $269,263 |
Earnings | $43,657 |
Ending Balance | $312,920 |
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