Program areas at BSF
Conducting Bible study classes and training lay Christian leaders. BSF currently operates 1,385 classes plus 6,918 satellite discussion groups where members meet weekly for in-depth Bible study. These classes and groups meet in 36 different countries. In addition, BSF hosts 1,976 online discussion groups that allow class members in 166 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.
Who funds Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at BSF
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Robert A Birkeneder | Chief Operating Officer | $152,204 | 2022-08-31 |
| Jamie Lawson | Chief Financial Officer | $123,422 | 2023-07-11 |
| Ramona bishop | Chief Human Resource Officer | $107,170 | 2022-08-31 |
| Russell Mantzel | Chief Project Man Officer | $111,102 | 2022-08-31 |
| Deborah Young | Chief Class Officer | $131,139 | 2022-08-31 |
| ...and 12 more key personnel |
Financials for BSF
| Revenues | FYE 08/2022 | FYE 08/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $26,532,725 | $27,547,944 | -3.7% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $986 | $10,770 | -90.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-34,405 | $259,618 | -113.3% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $34,769 | $12,864 | 170.3% |
| Total revenues | $26,534,075 | $27,831,196 | -4.7% |
Organizations like BSF
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Development and Literacy Partners International PBT International | 501(c)(3) | Dallas, TX | $23,058,261 |
| Awana Clubs International and Affiliates | 501(c)(3) | St Charles, IL | $23,700,094 |
| Ligonier Ministries | 501(c)(3) | Sanford, FL | $25,858,613 |
| Word of Life Fellowship | 501(c)(3) | Schroon Lake, NY | $77,023,933 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | 501(c)(3) | Lansdowne, VA | $61,069,795 |
| Global Outreach International | 501(c)(3) | Tupelo, MS | $17,437,149 |
| Officers Christian Fellowship of the United States of America | 501(c)(3) | Englewood, CO | $9,225,583 |
| American Bible Society (ABS) | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $112,608,182 |
| Community Bible Study | 501(c)(3) | Colorado Springs, CO | $12,975,441 |
| Back 2 Back Ministries | 501(c)(3) | Mason, OH | $15,736,396 |
Data update history
August 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 19, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
August 19, 2023
Received grants
July 13, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 9 new vendors, including , , , , , , , , and
Nonprofit Types
Headquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianPartially liquidatedNational levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 19001 Huebner Rd
- San Antonio, TX 78258
- Metro area
- San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- County
- Bexar County, TX
- Website URL
- bsfinternational.org/Â
- Phone
- (210) 492-4676
- Facebook page
- BibleStudyFellowshipÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 94-1514010
- Fiscal year end
- August
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1961
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- X20: Christian
- NAICS code, primary
- 813110: Religious Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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