EIN 51-0233462

Community Bible Study

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
45
Year formed
1978
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Community Bible Study is an interdenominational Bible study offering a wide range of courses with over 700 classes throughout the United States.
Total revenues
$13,659,251
2024
Total expenses
$14,164,594
2024
Total assets
$20,489,061
2024
Num. employees
45
2024

Program areas at Community Bible Study

U.S. Bible Study Classes: Write, edit, print, record (audio & video), teach, and distribute Bible study lesson materials for approximately 73,000 adults and nearly 20,000 children and teens in approximately 588 classes throughout the United States.
Leadership Conference/Training: Continue the CBS value of leadership development and training by offering worldwide training for local class leadership and other leaders, both online and in-person, depending on location. This includes monthly online training events for US leaders and distributed on-demand 'live online' trainings for leaders around the world, covering adult, student, children, and InPrison programs, as well as in-person trainings internationally. Additionally, an annual training conference is held for key North American leaders, along with annual training events within the zones to provide support, encouragement, and community for class leaders and shepherds.
International Entity Support: Provide Bible study lesson materials and leadership training to individuals in approximately 110 countries, which have been translated into 88 heart languages for conducting over 37,000 Bible study classes attended by nearly 1,043,000 people internationally.
Other Programs: Engagement in several small, community-based ancillary programs.

Who funds Community Bible Study

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$456,384
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$127,868
Adair Family FoundationFunding for "spoken Word" in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Middle East/north Africa and Europe$115,000
...and 40 more grants received totalling $1,040,092

Personnel at Community Bible Study

NameTitleCompensation
Helder MartinesExecutive Director$114,004
James FerrierDirector of International Operations$112,363
Chris BakerFinance Director$117,342
Laura AlfordDirector of Accounting
Keith SparzakDirector of Strategic Relationships$116,211
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Community Bible Study

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,216,139
Program services$2,769,101
Investment income and dividends$586,020
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$125,736
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-37,745
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$13,659,251

Form 990s for Community Bible Study

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-10-23990View PDF
2023-062023-10-25990View PDF
2022-062022-11-14990View PDF
2021-062021-11-03990View PDF
2020-062021-02-24990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $115,000 from Adair Family Foundation
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $32,650 from The US Charitable Gift Trust
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $235,535 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
Nonprofit Types
CharitiesChurches
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianOperates internationallyNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
790 Stout Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Metro area
Colorado Springs, CO
County
El Paso County, CO
Website URL
communitybiblestudy.org/ 
Phone
(719) 955-7777
Facebook page
CommunityBibleStudy 
IRS details
EIN
51-0233462
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1978
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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