EIN 82-3174462

Walking the Text

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Walking the Text offers free Biblical resources and study trips with scholarships to help people understand the Bible's cultural, historical, and geographical context.
Total revenues
$930,623
2023
Total expenses
$806,216
2023
Total assets
$2,020,232
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Walking the Text

Walking The Text provides scholarships to individuals desiring to participate in study trips to Biblical lands. This year we took three trips to Israel. We provided 13 individuals with partial/full scholarships (totaling $69,651 listed below) to attend these trips. Generally individuals accepted for scholarships are actively involved in ministry, Biblical teaching or leadership, or students studying ministry and/or Biblical studies. We earmark 20K of total donations received to give away in scholarships regardless of how the donor specifies the gift. In addition, this year we recieved a total of $50,337 from donor contributions specifically earmarked for scholarships. Expense total is reflected in section IX column B line 2, 1/3 of line 5B (which equals $96,222), and $422 of line 24d . Revenue total is reflected in section XIII line 2a.
Website content and development including weekly video teachings, website updates, podcast development, and other resource information which is available for free to users on our website. This is not a revenue generating service that we provide, rather we strive to offer the best resources on the subject of the Bible for free to everyone. There is information listed about study trips, speaking at conferences or churches, and/or future events listed on the website in which people can sign up for. Users also have the opportunity to donate to Walking The Text online. Parts of the website was revamped this year in order to give users a more friendly and easy website to navigate all the while maintaining the highest quality website possible. We also continued work on a television series that will be available in the future hopefully on Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. We are continuing to work o fundrasing for Seasons 1 and 2. The script has been written and all pre-production complete. Expense total is reflected in section IX 1/3 line 5B (which equals $96,223), line 11 b column B, line 11g column B, line 13, column B line 14, line 16, $4938 of line 17, $2104 of 24d, line 24e Column B, line 22 Column B, line 24b Column B
Walking The Text provides opportunities for churches and organizations to host live events where founder/director Brad Gray, (and other Biblical teachers including Content Director Brad Nelson) speaks and teaches on the Bible. The format is generally (but not limited to) weekend services at a church, live weekend workshops, or an annual 3-day Biblical conference (IBC). This year we had the opportunity to speak to the Buffalo Bills NFL team alongside their chaplain to name one of the unique opportunities we were involved in. We also led events in Indiana, Washington, Tennessee, and Florida to name a few. Expense total is reflected in section IX column B lines 17 (partial $6652), 24c, 1/3 line 5B (which equals $96,222). Revenue total is reflected in sedction XIII line 2b.

Who funds Walking the Text

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$601,800
Joie de Vivre FoundationProgram Support$100,000
Bob and Ruthie Harrell FoundationThe Organization Provides Biblical Resources Through Online Teachings, Podcasts, Seminars, Study Trips, and Videos That Help People To Understand the Bible More Thoroughly From Its Original Cultural, Historical, and Geographical Context in Order for Them To Understand and Live Out Its Teachings and Principles Better.$50,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Walking the Text

NameTitleCompensation
Brad GrayPresident Executive Director$135,000
Marcus NauglerCreative Director$100,000
Shallon GrayFinance Manager$14,001
Bradley NelsonContent Director$95,001

Financials for Walking the Text

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$868,469
Program services$46,900
Investment income and dividends$10
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,478
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$6,515
Miscellaneous revenues$7,251
Total revenues$930,623

Form 990s for Walking the Text

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-29990View PDF
2022-122023-09-11990View PDF
2021-122022-02-15990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF
2019-122021-04-28990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Joie de Vivre Foundation
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,415 from AmazonSmile Foundation
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $601,800 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
October 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Charities
Issues
EducationReligion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianPartially liquidatedProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1962
Spring Hill, TN 37174
Metro area
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
County
Williamson County, TN
Website URL
walkingthetext.com/ 
Phone
(615) 392-8494
IRS details
EIN
82-3174462
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
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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