Bible Couriers International Inc is located in El Paso, TX. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Bible Couriers International Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bible Couriers International 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 12/2023, Bible Couriers International Inc generated $135.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $170.5k during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
SCRIPTURE DELIVERY TO COUNTRIES WHERE CHRISTIANS ARE PERSECUTED AND ACCESS AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIBLES IS RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCRIPTURE DISTRIBUTION: 137 PERSONAL DELIVERIES IN 2023, 9184 SCRIPTURES DELIVERED BY 137 COURIERS TO FOUR COUNTRIES: CHINA, CUBA,VIETNAM AND NORTH KOREA
DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION: CONTACTED PASTORS AND LAY PERSONS IN THE USA WITH INFORMATION OF RELIGIOUS CONDITIONS IN CHINA, CUBA, VIETNAM AND NORTH KOREA AND HOW THEY COULD PERSONALLY BE INVOLVED. CONTACTED 10,417 WITH MONTHLY UPDATES AND 618 PEOPLE BY EMAIL PERIODICALLY. CONDUCTED 11 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS IN 2023 TO CHURCHES AND CHRISTIAN GROUPS. HUNDREDS OF PHONE CALLS MADE EACH MONTH BY BCI LEADERSHIP TO THOSE INTERESTED IN SCRIPTURE DELIVERY AND SUPPORTING THE MINISTRY.
LOCAL CHURCH ASSISTANCE: MADE INFORMATION AND PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO CHURCHES IN USA THAT HAVE NO EFFECTIVE MISSIONS PROGRAM TO THESE COUNTRIES TO HELP THEM FULFILL THEIR VISION OF BIBLE DELIVERY. THESE CHURCHES RELY ON OUR ORGANIZATION FOR TRAINING AND INFORMATIONAL TOOLS FOR THEIR FUTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Donald E Roberts President | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Marion S Roberts Vice President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Deanna J Hammitt Treasurer | Officer | 20 | $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 | $135,693 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $135,693 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $135,693 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $99,188 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,695 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $25 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,525 |
Information technology | $1,363 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,538 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $824 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $4,228 |
Total functional expenses | $170,481 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,782 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $5,236 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $23,018 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $52 |
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 | $1,191 |
Total liabilities | $1,243 |
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 | $21,775 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $23,018 |