Unlocking The Bible is located in Barrington, IL. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (X82) the organization is classified as: Religious Television, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Unlocking The Bible employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Unlocking The Bible 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, Unlocking The Bible generated $3.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.2% 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
BROADCASTING THE BIBLE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BROADCASTING THE BIBLE TEACHING OF REVEREND COLIN SMITH ON THE RADIO AND INTERNET AND THROUGH THE SALE OF CDS WITH HIS PREACHING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Aiello President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $111,135 |
Colin Smith Founder | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Bill Bradish Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Mike Levon Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Lynne Triplett Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Neil Carter Director | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $222,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,963,940 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,186,440 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $66,097 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,252,537 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $111,135 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,559 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $878,329 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $172,297 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,034 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $23,163 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $9,329 |
All other expenses | $92,369 |
Total functional expenses | $2,757,858 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $961,864 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $255,831 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $61,189 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $38,071 |
Total assets | $1,316,955 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $74,786 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $74,786 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,242,169 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,316,955 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Unlocking The Bible has recieved totaling $248,351.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $163,351 |
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS MINISTRY | $60,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: RELIGION | $20,000 |
Crary Family Legacy Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Three Angels Broadcasting Network Inc West Frankfort, IL | $81,435,575 | $16,993,879 |
Tct Ministries Inc Marion, IL | $14,139,992 | $10,751,910 |
Word Broadcasting Network Inc Louisville, KY | $8,903,414 | $3,811,676 |
Total Living International Inc Plainfield, IL | $356,017 | $1,420,912 |
Unlocking The Bible Barrington, IL | $1,316,955 | $3,252,537 |
Wrvm Inc Suring, WI | $1,752,998 | $993,144 |
Faith Community Television Inc Marion, IL | $945,157 | $663,063 |
R D Henton Evangelistic Foundation Chicago, IL | $15,478 | $0 |
Memphis Educational Television Inc Marion, IL | $671,902 | $339,388 |
Rosary Evangelization Apostolate Inc Oak Creek, WI | $18,060 | $0 |
My Christian Tv Eden Inc Oak Brook, IL | $463,659 | $0 |