Through The Word Inc is located in Huntington Beach, CA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Through The Word Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Through The Word Inc 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 12/2022, Through The Word Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 57.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 48.7% per year over the past 6 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:
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THROUGH THE WORD IS DEDICATED TO EQUIP PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD TO READ THE BIBLE, UNDERSTAND IT, APPLY IT, AND MAKE IT A HABIT. WE PROVIDE SIMPLE YET POWERFUL TOOLS VIA THE WEB AND MOBILE APPS THAT LEAD USERS ON A JOURNEY TO UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE BIBLE, ONE CHAPTER AT A TIME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TTW BIBLE AUDIO & VIDEO GUIDE PRODUCTION: TTW PROVIDES CLEAR, CONCISE, AND RELATABLE GUIDES THROUGH EACH BIBLE CHAPTER IN ROUGHLY 8 TO 15 MINUTES. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE OUTSTANDING AUDIO GUIDES FOR EVERY CHAPTER IN THE BIBLE.WE HAVE PRODUCED HUNDREDS OF ORIGINAL GUIDES, INCLUDING NEW TESTAMENT AUDIO BIBLE CONTENT RECORDINGS; OLD TESTAMENT AUDIO BIBLE CONTENT RECORDINGS; MICRO-CONTENT; TOPICAL CONTENT; TRAINING CONTENT; AND MORE.
THROUGH THE WORD APP & WEBSITE: OUR ONLINE TOOLS LED USERS THROUGH A SIMPLE DAILY BIBLE EXPERIENCE ABOUT 60 MILLION TIMES. TTW'S INNOVATIVE MOBILE APP IS COST AND COMMERCIAL FREE, EQUIPPING USERS TO READ OR HEAR THE BIBLE ALONG WITH A CONCISE AUDIO GUIDE FOR EACH CHAPTER. DAILY COMBINED USE REACHED APPROXIMATELY 160,000 PER DAY WORLDWIDE IN 2022, AND ANNUAL BIBLE ENGAGEMENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 650 MILLION MINUTES.IN 2022, WE ALSO INVESTED IN APP IMPROVEMENTS, FEATURES, TEACHING ENHANCEMENTS, CONTENT AND LISTENER SUPPORT, CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS, MINISTRY GROWTH AND THE ADDITION OF WEB AND MOBILE USER EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENTS. WE ALSO INVESTED IN STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP.
TTW PARTNERSHIPS & TRANSLATIONS: THROUGH THE WORD PROVIDES BIBLE READING PLANS FOR THE YOUVERSION BIBLE APP, WHICH INCLUDES TTW'S UNIQUE BIBLE AUDIO GUIDES. YOUVERSION PROVIDES FREE MARKETING TO THROUGH THE WORD ON THEIR APP, WHICH REACHES OVER 540 MILLION USERS WORLDWIDE. OVER 35% OF TTW APP USERS ARE REFERRALS FROM YOUVERSION.TTW CONTINUES TO PURSUE ONGOING ADDITIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH BIBLE TRANSLATION MINISTRIES AS WELL AS ORGANIC INHOUSE SOLUTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kristofer Langham President | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $278,000 |
Ryan Mccarter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $278,000 |
Zachary Wenner Engineer | 35 | $190,291 | |
Peyton Jones Director | Trustee | 35 | $183,084 |
Jonathan Ferguson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $120,361 |
Noah Short Production Manager | 35 | $104,000 |
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 | $2,326,834 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,326,834 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $16,842 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,343,676 |
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. | $859,445 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,917 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $427,545 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,000 |
Other employee benefits | $38,716 |
Payroll taxes | $78,895 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,361 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,333 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $43,110 |
Office expenses | $10,693 |
Information technology | $8,856 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $9,018 |
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 | $1,215 |
Insurance | $1,769 |
All other expenses | $27,058 |
Total functional expenses | $1,617,523 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $478,801 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,206,424 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $5,823 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,417 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $712,469 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,412,934 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,358 |
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 | $2,358 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $2,410,576 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,412,934 |