Worldwide Bible Society is located in Milpitas, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (X83) the organization is classified as: Religious Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Worldwide Bible Society employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Worldwide Bible Society 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, Worldwide Bible Society generated $377.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $217.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.7%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
WE DO BIBLE TRANSLATION WITH THE KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE, THEREFORE WE GO BEYOND MAKING "A" NEW CHINESE TRANSLATION FOR THE CHINESE ONLY; WE STRIVE TO SERVE THE ETHNIC MINORITY GROUPS IN CHINA AND OTHER COUNTRIES AS WELL. CROSSING NATIONAL AND CULTURAL BORDERS TO ADVANCE GOD'S WORD, WE AIM AT REACHING MORE CHURCH LEADERS WITH DIFFERENT TYPES AND THEMES OF BIBLE SEMINARS SO THAT THESE TRAINED WORKERS WILL CARRY THE DEEPLY-SEATED WORD OF GOD IN THEIR HEARTS AS THEY SERVE, CARE AND TEACH AMONG HIS PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DO BIBLE TRANSLATION WITH THE KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE.STRIVE TO SERVE THE ETHNIC MONORITY GROUPS IN CHINA AND OTHER COUNTRIES AS WELL. CROSSING NATIONAL AND CULTURAL BORDERS TO ADVANCE GOD'S WORD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Paul Yung Director | Trustee | 0 | $5,000 |
Charles Chang Director & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
David Shiusiu Chan Director&secret | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Kwok Wai Cheung CFO | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Thomas Leung Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Enoch Wan Director | Trustee | 0 | $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 | $333,447 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $333,447 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $46,897 |
Investment income | $3 |
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 | -$30,853 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $377,450 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $98,000 |
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 | $73,791 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,367 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,440 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,721 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,448 |
Office expenses | $366 |
Information technology | $2,543 |
Royalties | $1,153 |
Occupancy | $11,429 |
Travel | $1,016 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,193 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $349 |
All other expenses | $122 |
Total functional expenses | $217,495 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $445,262 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,021 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $25,182 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $73,249 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $603 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $375,633 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $22,670 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $15,326 |
Total assets | $967,946 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $684 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $14,795 |
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 | $7,725 |
Total liabilities | $23,204 |
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 | $944,742 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $967,946 |
Over the last fiscal year, Worldwide Bible Society has awarded $175,181 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Milpitas, CA | | $90,000 |
HONG KONG WWBS | | | $85,181 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Worldwide Bible Society has recieved totaling $63,278.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $31,250 |
Freshwind Foundation Fremont, CA PURPOSE: MISSION | $30,000 |
Salvation Nissi Inc Cupertino, CA PURPOSE: MINISTRY SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $28 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Expected End Ministries Maricopa, AZ | $2,131,647 | $1,649,957 |
Enduring Word Santa Barbara, CA | $313,462 | $885,173 |
The Asian Classics Input Project Inc Sedona, AZ | $4,348,615 | $2,309,349 |
Berean Call Bend, OR | $563,131 | $1,079,282 |
Love Coalition Ministries Studio City, CA | $398,223 | $1,080,272 |
Chalcedon Inc Vallecito, CA | $1,439,356 | $1,119,055 |
Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Inc Tempe, AZ | $457,551 | $733,465 |
Narrative Magazine Inc San Francisco, CA | $755,283 | $861,468 |
Words Of Comfort Hope And Promise San Clemente, CA | $154,557 | $595,005 |
Calvary Chapel Magazine Reno, NV | $113,774 | $491,697 |
Family Keepers Inc Walnut, CA | $3,014,010 | $713,118 |
Eidos Christian Center Foothill Ranch, CA | $214,204 | $424,591 |