Bible Study Fellowship

Organization Overview

Bible Study Fellowship is located in San Antonio, TX. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Bible Study Fellowship employed 105 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bible Study Fellowship 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 08/2021, Bible Study Fellowship generated $27.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $25.3m during the year ending 08/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, Bible Study Fellowship has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $14,243,155. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

GLOBAL IN-DEPTH BIBLE CLASSES PRODUCING PASSIONATE COMMITMENT TO CHRIST, HIS WORD, AND HIS CHURCH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CONDUCTING BIBLE STUDY CLASSES AND TRAINING LAY CHRISTIAN LEADERS. BSF CURRENTLY OPERATES MORE THAN 1,392 CLASSES PLUS 4,470 SATELLITE DISCUSSION GROUPS WHERE MEMBERS MEET WEEKLY FOR IN-DEPTH BIBLE STUDY. THESE CLASSES AND GROUPS MEET IN 35 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. IN ADDITION, BSF HOSTS MORE THAN 1,462 ONLINE DISCUSSION GROUPS THAT ALLOW CLASS MEMBERS IN 149 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES TO PARTICIPATE IN WEEKLY SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS OVER THEIR COMPUTER OR CONNECTED DEVICES. THESE ONLINE DISCUSSION GROUPS HAVE GROWN OUT OF BSF'S STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL OPTIONS AS THEY SEEK TO REACH PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, RACES, COUNTRIES AND CULTURES WITH IN-DEPTH BIBLE STUDY. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS: GLOBAL, IN-DEPTH BIBLE CLASSES PRODUCING PASSIONATE COMMITMENT TO CHRIST, HIS WORD AND HIS CHURCH.


PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY OF MATERIALS USED IN BIBLE STUDY CLASSES AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING.


PROVISION OF FACILITIES AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BIBLE STUDY CLASSES AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
New Value Solutions Group Inc
Outsourced It Development
$4,864,009
Future Haus Llc
Website And App Development
$392,986
Zoom Video Communications
Video Communications
$296,593
Bracewell
Legal Services
$185,711
Agency Zero
Media Buying
$179,270
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$500,000
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$27,047,944
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $270,659
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$27,547,944
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $10,770
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $259,618
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $27,831,196

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Bible Study Fellowship has awarded $2,083,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BSF GLOBAL IMPACT CORP

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: Ministry support

$2,000,000

BSF INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES CORP

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: Ministry support

$83,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Bible Study Fellowship has recieved totaling $14,250.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Light Foundation Inc

Denton, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$7,500
The Kao Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$2,000
The Kao Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: PASADENA CA EVENING WOMEN'S STUDY

$1,000
Charles E Ross Fam Foundation

Novi, MI

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$1,000
Barney Family Foundation

La Crosse, WI

PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS

$1,000
Diane And Steve Clark Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$6,870
Ending Balance$6,870

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