Walking The Text
- Assets
- $580.3k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Spring Hill, TN
- Founding
- 06/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-3174462
Organization Overview
Walking The Text is located in Spring Hill, TN. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Walking The Text employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Walking The Text 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, Walking The Text generated $1.2m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BIBLICAL RESOURCES THROUGH ONLINE TEACHINGS, PODCASTS, SEMINARS, STUDY TRIPS THAT HELP PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE MORE THOROUGHLY FROM IT'S ORIGINAL CULTURAL, HISTORICAL, AND GEOGRAPHICAL CONTEXT IN ORDER FOR THEM TO UNDERSTAND AND LIVE OUT ITS TEACHINGS AND PRINCIPLES BETTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WALKING THE TEXT PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS DESIRING TO PARTICIPATE IN STUDY TRIPS OF BIBLICAL LANDS. THIS YEAR WE TOOK ONE TRIP TO TURKEY DUE TO OTHER TRIPS BEING CANCELLED. WE PROVIDED 7 INDIVIDUALS WITH PARTIAL/FULL SCHOLARSHIPS (TOTALING $19009.79 LISTED ABOVE) TO ATTEND THESE TRIPS (WHICH WILL ROLLOVER TO 2022 AS SOME TRIPS DID NOT HAPPEN). GENERALLY INDIVIDUALS ACCEPTED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN MINISTRY, BIBLICAL TEACHING OR LEADERSHIP, OR STUDENTS STUDYING MINISTRY AND/OR BIBLICAL STUDIES. WE EARMARK 20K OF TOTAL DONATIONS RECEIVED TO GIVE AWAY IN SCHOLARSHIPS REGARDLESS OF HOW THE DONOR SPECIFIES THE GIFT. IN ADDITION, THIS YEAR WE RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $44,515.90 FROM DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS SPECIFICALLY EARMARKED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. EXPENSE TOTAL IS REFLECTED IN SECTION IX COLUMN B LINE 2, 1/3 OF LINE 5B, LINE 24D . REVENUE TOTAL IS REFLECTED IN SECTION XIII LINE 2A.
WALKING THE TEXT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST LIVE EVENTS WHERE FOUNDER/DIRECTOR BRAD GRAY, (AND SOMETIMES OTHERS BIBLICAL TEACHERS) SPEAKS AND TEACHES ON THE BIBLE. THE FORMAT IS GENERALLY (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) WEEKEND SERVICES AT A CHURCH, LIVE WEEKEND WORKSHOPS, OR AN ANNUAL 3-DAY BIBLICAL CONFERENCE (IBC). THIS YEAR WE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK TO THE BUFFALO BILLS NFL TEAM AND MINNESOTA VIKINGS ALONGSIDE THEIR CHAPLAIN TO NAME ONE OF THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES WE WERE INVOLVED IN. WE ALSO LED EVENTS IN INDIANA, TENNESSEE, DENVER, AND FLORIDA TO NAME A FEW. EXPENSE TOTAL IS REFLECTED IN SECTION IX COLUMN B LINES 17, 19, 24C, 1/3 LINE 5B. REVENUE TOTAL IS REFLECTED IN SECTION XIII LINE 2B & 2C.
WEBSITE CONTENT AND DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING WEEKLY VIDEO TEACHINGS, WEBSITE UPDATES, PODCAST DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION WHICH IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE TO USERS ON OUR WEBSITE. THIS IS NOT A REVENUE GENERATING SERVICE THAT WE PROVIDE, RATHER WE STRIVE TO OFFER THE BEST RESOURCES ON THE SUBJECT OF THE BIBLE FOR FREE TO EVERYONE. THERE IS INFORMATION LISTED ABOUT STUDY TRIPS, SPEAKING AT CONFERENCES OR CHURCHES, AND/OR FUTURE EVENTS LISTED ON THE WEBSITE IN WHICH PEOPLE CAN SIGN UP FOR. USERS ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DONATE TO WALKING THE TEXT ONLINE. PARTS OF THE WEBSITE WAS REVAMPED THIS YEAR IN ORDER TO GIVE USERS A MORE FRIENDLY AND EASY WEBSITE TO NAVIGATE ALL THE WHILE MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST QUALITY WEBSITE POSSIBLE. WE ALSO BEGAN WORK ON A TELEVISION SERIES THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR FREE IN THE FUTURE HOPEFULLY ON NETFLIX, AMAZON PRIME, ETC. WE NEARLY FINISHED FILMING THE PILOT EPISODE FOR THIS NEW SERIES. EXPENSE TOTAL IS REFLECTED IN SECTION IX 1/3 LINE 5B, LINE 11B, LINE 11G COLUMN B AND LINE 15 COLUMN B.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brad Gray Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $93,000 |
Marcus Naugler Creative Director | Officer | 40 | $83,000 |
Shallon Gray Treasurer | Officer | 15 | $13,000 |
Richard Lyons Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nate Young Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Gray Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $968,188 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $968,188 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $166,038 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,809 |
| 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 | $16,465 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,152,500 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $19,010 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $189,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | -$7,381 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,051 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,459 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $632 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $650 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $74,337 |
| Advertising and promotion | $38,037 |
| Office expenses | $1,970 |
| Information technology | $5,726 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,897 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $86,108 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,834 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $663,218 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,132,957 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $561,599 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $190 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,546 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,931 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $580,266 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,797 |
| 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 | $3,166 |
| Total liabilities | $8,963 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $571,303 |
| 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 | $580,266 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Walking The Text has recieved totaling $543,854.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $415,300 |
Julie And Kirk Cousins Foundation Holland, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS | $63,000 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS | $50,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $8,240 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $6,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,314 |
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