Scriptures In Use is located in Green Valley, AZ. The organization was established in 1988. 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, Scriptures In Use employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Scriptures In Use 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, Scriptures In Use generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.6% 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
TO EQUIP AND TRAIN LOCAL LEADERS WORLDWIDE TO COMMUNICATE CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURES THROUGH ORAL ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION SPECIALIZES IN TRAINING NON-WESTERN ORAL LEARNERS THROUGH AN ORAL BIBLE (A COLLECTION OF STORIES FROM THE BIBLE THAT ARE TOLD FACE-TO-FACE AND MEMORIZED). THESE TRAINING METHODS HAVE BEEN VERY EFFECTIVE IN EVANGELISM, DISCIPLESHIP, AND FOR MULTIPLICATION OF DISCIPLE MAKING AND CHURCH PLANTING MOMENTUM (I.E. MOVEMENTS) AMONG THE LEAST-REACHED PEOPLE IN NON OR SEMI-LITERATE PEOPLE GROUPS.DURING 2021, 28,296 WORKERS WERE TRAINED IN 617 EVENTS IN 21 COUNTRIES. ADDITIONALLY, 841 MASTER AND 1,803 LOCAL TRAINERS WERE EQUIPPED TO PLANT ORAL BIBLE CHURCHES.(SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)DURING 2021, OVER 440 COMMUNICATION BRIDGES TRAINING EVENTS WERE HELD AROUND THE WORLD WITH 21,698 PARTICIPANTS.DURING 2021, 170 BRIDGES FOR WOMEN TRAINING EVENTS WERE HELD AROUND THE WORLD WITH 6,598 WOMEN IN ATTENDENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kent Kiefer Ceo/executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $96,318 |
Brodie Lyon Ops & Fin Dir/board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $76,059 |
Dean Gudgel Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Maegdlin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Isabel Kennedy Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Robison Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $1,138,845 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,138,845 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $118 |
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 | $1,138,963 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $824 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $366,086 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $247,590 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,759 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $432,742 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,892 |
Other employee benefits | $8,271 |
Payroll taxes | $5,818 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,710 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $695 |
Fees for services: Other | $16,814 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,827 |
Office expenses | $12,590 |
Information technology | $2,875 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $46,521 |
Travel | $33,208 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,277 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $233 |
Insurance | $8,411 |
All other expenses | $64,650 |
Total functional expenses | $1,315,034 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $836,319 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $250,035 |
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 | $16,517 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,725 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,106,596 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $43,150 |
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 | $43,150 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $568,860 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $494,586 |
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 | $1,106,596 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Scriptures In Use has recieved totaling $533,581.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: EVANGELISM | $309,000 |
Christian Community Foundation Of Memphis And The Mid-South Inc Memphis, TN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $107,049 |
V And J Foundation Gilbert, AZ PURPOSE: GENERAL | $50,000 |
Ife Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: General Support | $40,717 |
Maranatha Ministries Foundation Vadnais Heights, MN PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE IN CHURCH BUILDING COMPLETION | $10,300 |
First Fruit Inc Newport Beach, CA PURPOSE: ROOFING PROJECTS FOR CHURCHES IN NEPAL | $7,800 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Amazing Facts International Granite Bay, CA | $89,775,280 | $35,047,793 |
Kingdom Causes Long Beach, CA | $4,022,983 | $21,219,613 |
Youth With A Mission San Diego-Baja Chula Vista, CA | $22,048,486 | $17,148,909 |
Christ-Centered Ministries Inglewood, CA | $3,642,191 | $13,458,260 |
Neighborhood Ministries Inc Phoenix, AZ | $8,839,353 | $14,695,989 |
Latino Coalition For Community Leadership Bakersfield, CA | $2,661,885 | $14,445,845 |
Living Stream Anaheim, CA | $110,298,756 | $20,926,950 |
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 |
Rescue International Dana Point, CA | $7,874,025 | $9,695,100 |
Summit Ministries Inc Manitou Springs, CO | $15,859,073 | $12,358,452 |