EIN 84-1426685

the Word for the World USA

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Word for the World USA supports mother-tongue Bible translation by enabling language communities without the Bible in their own language to take responsibility for translation, recruiting and training translators, providing organizational infrastructure for channeling finances, and training nationals to translate the Bible.
Total revenues
$9,657,472
2022
Total expenses
$7,440,700
2022
Total assets
$6,415,342
2022
Num. employees
13
2022

Program areas at the Word for the World USA

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.

Who funds the Word for the World USA

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncEvangelism$5,283,532
The SignatryReligious Ministry$634,148
American Bible Society (ABS)Program Services$300,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at the Word for the World USA

NameTitleCompensation
Barry FunnellBoard Member
Paul NelsonVice Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer$0
Peter BradleyChief Executive Officer$105,000
Martin RedigerChief Operating Officer
Stacy PraterDirector of Finance$70,000
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for the Word for the World USA

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,630,010
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$23,408
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$4,054
Total revenues$9,657,472

Form 990s for the Word for the World USA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-21990View PDF
2021-122022-07-28990View PDF
2020-122021-06-22990View PDF
2019-122020-09-10990View PDF
2018-122019-10-28990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,283,532 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
September 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $2,150,971 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
Nonprofit Types
Charities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianOperates internationallyTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 26363
Colorado Springs, CO 80936
Metro area
Colorado Springs, CO
County
El Paso County, CO
Website URL
twftw.org/ 
Phone
(719) 594-2052
IRS details
EIN
84-1426685
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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