Bibleproject is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bibleproject 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 09/2023, Bibleproject generated $26.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $22.9m during the year ending 09/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CREATION OF VIDEOS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE A RELIGIOUS OR NON-RELIGIOUS INTEREST IN THE BIBLE AND WANT TO UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT, THEMES, AND STORYLINE BETTER. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BIBLEPROJECT IS A NON-PROFIT ANIMATION STUDIO THAT CREATES SHORT-FORM, ANIMATED VIDEOS TO MAKE THE BIBLE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE. WE OFFER VIDEOS, PODCASTS, AND STUDY GUIDES THAT EXPLORE THE BIBLE'S UNIFIED STORY. IN 2021, WE LAUNCHED THE BIBLEPROJECT APP TO DELIVER OUR CONTENT TO A WIDER AUDIENCE, WHICH HAS BEEN DOWNLOADED OVER 1 MILLION TIMES BY THE END OF 2022.
BIBLEPROJECT IS A NON-PROFIT ANIMATION AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIO THAT CREATES CONTENT TO MAKE THE BIBLE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE. WE OFFER VIDEOS, PODCASTS, STUDY GUIDES, CLASSES AND AN APP THAT EXPLORE THE BIBLE'S UNIFIED STORY. IN 2023, WE LAUNCHED CLASSROOM IN THE APP, GROWING CLASSROOM TO 1.8 MILLION SESSIONS COMPLETED ALL TIME.
ALL VIDEOS ARE VIEWABLE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL WHERE WE HAVE ACCRUED OVER 450 MILLION VIEWS ACROSS 245 COUNTRIES, AND HAVE OVER FIVE MILLION YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS. VIEWERSHIP IS PRIMARILY CONCENTRATED BETWEEN AGES 18 TO 45. WE ARE INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION TO EXPLORE THE BIBLE THROUGH MEDIUMS IN WHICH THEY HAVE BEEN RAISED, VISUAL STORYTELLING AND TECHNOLOGY.
ALL VIDEOS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS WHERE WE HAVE OVER 560 MILLION VIEWS ALL TIME AND SIX MILLION SUBSCRIBERS ACROSS ALL CHANNELS. VIEWERSHIP IS PRIMARILY CONCENTRATED BETWEEN AGES 18 TO 45. WE ARE INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION TO EXPLORE THE BIBLE THROUGH MEDIUMS IN WHICH THEY HAVE BEEN RAISED: VISUAL STORYTELLING AND TECHNOLOGY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Collins Board Chair/director | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Greg Baumer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tim Mackie Director | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Janice Munemitsu Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Howells Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Gerry E Breshears Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
The Snapshot Group Inc Development, Design, Project Maintenance | 12/30/20 | $863,267 |
Fisherman Labs Llc App Development | 12/30/20 | $581,224 |
Amplifier Shipping And Storing Merchandise | 12/30/20 | $291,209 |
Right Systems Inc It Networking & Consulting | 12/30/20 | $360,037 |
Regent Printing Services | 12/30/20 | $239,571 |
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 | $26,310,408 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $26,310,408 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $449,991 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $54,621 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$89,716 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $26,756,674 |
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. | $1,334,718 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $240,803 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $51,951 |
Other salaries and wages | $11,014,646 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $231,483 |
Other employee benefits | $2,066,088 |
Payroll taxes | $985,625 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $68,871 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $67,578 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,109,704 |
Advertising and promotion | $30,497 |
Office expenses | $535,938 |
Information technology | $932,116 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $531,686 |
Travel | $345,806 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $132,040 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,621,982 |
Insurance | $46,431 |
All other expenses | $29,400 |
Total functional expenses | $22,874,979 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,310,834 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,725,705 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,250,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,683 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $259,750 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $197,175 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,232,410 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,144,375 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $3,568,368 |
Other assets | $620,210 |
Total assets | $26,312,510 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,169,993 |
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 | $620,210 |
Total liabilities | $1,790,203 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,001,718 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,520,589 |
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 | $26,312,510 |