Word For The World Usa is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The organization was established in 1997. 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, Word For The World USA employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Word For The World USA 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, Word For The World USA generated $5.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.2% 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
THE PURPOSE OF THE WORD FOR THE WORLD USA IS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE WORD FOR THE WORLD AS A WHOLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RECRUITING, TRAINING AND ASSISTING BIBLE TRANSLATORS WORKING IN LANGUAGES INTO WHICH THE BIBLES HAS NEVER BEEN TRANSLATED. TRAINING NATIONALS TO TRANSLATE THE BIBLE FOR THEIR OWN PEOPLE. PROVIDING THE ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO CHANNEL FINANCES FOR BIBLE TRANSLATION PROJECTS. PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT THROUGH BIBLE TRANSLATION CONSULTANTS TO ENSURE QUALITY TRANSLATIONS OF THE BIBLE. INITIATING AND MANAGING LITERACY PROGRAMS TO TEACH PEOPLE TO READ AND WRITE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Peter Bradley CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $140,000 |
Dr Veroni Kruger International President | Officer | 40 | $82,600 |
Stacy Prater Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $38,625 |
Dr Steven Prensner Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Nelson Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Denny Yoder Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $65,949 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,411,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $101,290 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,476,949 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $14,408 |
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 | $5,491,357 |
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. | $287,625 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,581 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $700,532 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12,608 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,666 |
Advertising and promotion | $74,234 |
Office expenses | $13,177 |
Information technology | $15,089 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $21,871 |
Travel | $48,032 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,274 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,013 |
All other expenses | $111,551 |
Total functional expenses | $4,898,322 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $663,782 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,447,729 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $2,474 |
Total assets | $4,113,985 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,690 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,410,971 |
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 | $2,412,661 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,136,447 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $564,877 |
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 | $4,113,985 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Word For The World Usa has recieved totaling $3,239,677.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: EVANGELISM | $2,150,971 |
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS MINISTRY | $634,148 |
American Bible Society Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES | $300,000 |
Illuminations Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: BIBLE TRANSLATION | $154,546 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Health Ministries Clinic Inc Newton, KS | $19,446,224 | $22,871,961 |
Foundation For A Christian Civilization Inc Rossville, KS | $19,284,785 | $19,952,584 |
Neighborhood Ministries Inc Phoenix, AZ | $8,839,353 | $14,695,989 |
Community Bible Study Colorado Springs, CO | $19,076,306 | $12,975,441 |
Cadence International Englewood, CO | $9,762,190 | $12,602,895 |
Youth For Christ International Ministries Englewood, CO | $7,359,781 | $13,249,220 |
Restore Hope Ministries Inc Tulsa, OK | $8,417,745 | $10,753,534 |
Les Feldick Ministries Kinta, OK | $8,711,680 | $12,215,004 |
Summit Ministries Inc Manitou Springs, CO | $15,859,073 | $12,358,452 |
Glorieta 2-0 Inc Glorieta, NM | $10,000,063 | $8,243,412 |
India Transformed Denver, CO | $8,662,864 | $16,064,070 |
Messenger International Inc Palmer Lake, CO | $6,208,879 | $7,054,114 |