Bible Helps is located in Hanover, PA. 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 06/2023, Bible Helps employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bible Helps 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 06/2023, Bible Helps generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $476.4k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.1% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION SHALL SEEK TO EVANGELIZE THOSE WHO ARE NON-CHRISTIAN, AND SHALL ENCOURAGE AND HELP DEVELOP THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AMONG MANKIND BY SPREADING THE GOSPEL, ESPECIALLY IN THE FORM OF PRINTED LITERATURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF GOSPEL LITERATURE: IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023, BIBLE HELPS RECEIVED 2,813 LETTERS AND OTHER CONTACTS AND HAS PRINTED 10,023,525 TRACTS AND BOOKLETS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert S Lehigh Director/edi | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $60,934 |
Harold S Martin Director | Trustee | 0.6 | $1,521 |
Thomas Eberly Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Ross Gingrich Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
P Clayton Godfrey Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Joel Metzler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,299,336 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $150 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,299,336 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $95,951 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$13,204 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,382,131 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $68,197 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,844 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $96,771 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,517 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,013 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $146,615 |
| Information technology | $112 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,543 |
| Travel | $2,844 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $724 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,655 |
| Insurance | $16,560 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $476,408 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $76,209 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,152,199 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,788 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,256,196 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,537 |
| 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 | $4,537 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,251,659 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $4,256,196 |