Lutheran Bible Translators Inc is located in Concordia, MO. The organization was established in 1969. 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, Lutheran Bible Translators Inc employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lutheran Bible Translators Inc 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, Lutheran Bible Translators Inc generated $8.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.1% 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 MISSION OF LUTHERAN BIBLE TRANSLATORS IS TO MAKE GOD'S WORD ACCESSIBLE TO THOSE WHO DO NOT YET HAVE IT IN THE LANGUAGE OF THEIR HEARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FIELDS SERVICES - TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR OVERSEAS AND IN COUNTRY MISSIONARIES.
PROGRAM MINISTRIES - TO TRANSLATE THE BIBLE INTO LOCAL LANGUAGES, TO PROVIDE LITERACY MATERIALS AND TRAINING TO HELP PEOPLE TO READ, AND TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THE OTHER NATIONALS DOING THE SAME IN THEIR HOME COUNTRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dr Michael Rodewald Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $129,054 |
Rev Richard Rudowske Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $52,390 |
Tilahun Mendedo Executive Development Offi | Officer | 40 | $45,957 |
David Snyder Director Of National Progr | Officer | 40 | $43,887 |
Brent Smith Executive Development Offi | Officer | 40 | $16,371 |
Marlis Norton Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $369,080 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,491,821 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,287,169 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,860,901 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $183,251 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $696,495 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,793,746 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $42,925 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $888,676 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $406,207 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $118,896 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,319,710 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $201,839 |
Other employee benefits | $897,189 |
Payroll taxes | $124,041 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $78,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $39,884 |
Fees for services: Other | $167,589 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $28,341 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $214,701 |
Travel | $339,281 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $36,855 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $41,819 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $181,517 |
Total functional expenses | $6,716,036 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $342,425 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,284,444 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,376,078 |
Accounts receivable, net | $15,894 |
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 | $54,692 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $179,200 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,157,682 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,494,498 |
Total assets | $15,904,913 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $122,301 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $122,301 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,604,416 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,178,196 |
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 | $15,904,913 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lutheran Bible Translators Inc has recieved totaling $3,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Sterling Foundation Pittsboro, NC PURPOSE: DONATION | $3,500 |
Beg. Balance | $5,215,278 |
Earnings | $654,555 |
Admin Expense | $39,884 |
Net Contributions | $500,000 |
Other Expense | $208,611 |
Ending Balance | $6,121,338 |
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