T4 Global Inc, operating under the name Spoken Worldwide, is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Spoken Worldwide employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Spoken Worldwide 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 12/2022, Spoken Worldwide generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.7% per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SPOKEN IS PASSIONATE ABOUT COMMUNICATING TRUTH TO ORAL CULTURES (60% OF THE WORLD'S POPULATION). A CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION, IT USES ORAL LEARNING METHODOLOGY TO PRODUCE RECORDED STORIES, SONGS, AND DRAMAS IN MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES OF VARIOUS PEOPLE GROUPS TO EVANGELIZE, DISCIPLE, AND TRAIN LEADERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ORAL BIBLE TRANSLATION: ORAL BIBLE TRANSLATION HAS MOVED FROM PILOT STATUS IN THE PAST YEAR TO FULL PROGRAMS. IN 2022, 8 ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES WERE BEGUN WITH THE GOAL TO PROVIDE A FULL BIBLE TRANSLATION IN AN ORAL FORM, WITHOUT PLANS TO PUT INTO A TEXT FORM. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF LANGUAGES IN PROCESS NOW ARE 11. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 2,000 LANGUAGES WITHOUT ANY SCRIPTURE AVAILABLE AND IT IS ESTIMATED THAT AS MANY AS 2/3 OF THESE WOULD NEED AN ORAL BIBLE, RATHER THAN A TEXT BIBLE BECAUSE OF EITHER NO WRITTEN LANGUAGE AVAILABLE OR LACK OF ACTIVE READERS IN THE CULTURE. IT IS OUR GOAL TO GREATLY INCREASE OUR CAPACITY TO HELP MEET THIS OVERWHELMING NEED.
ORALITY COACHING: THIS IS ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING INITIATIVES OF SPOKEN WORLDWIDE. PLEASE SEE CONTINUED DESCRIPTION ON SCHEDULE O, PAGE 1.
PASTOR/LEADER TRAINING: THIS HAS BECOME THE PRIMARY THRUST OF SPOKEN WORLDWIDE'S OVERALL PROGRAMS, AS DIRECTED BY OUR BOARD. THE INITIAL EFFORT HERE IS FOCUSED ON A SMALL NUMBER OF NATIONAL LEADERS (EXPERIENCED PASTORS) IN A GIVEN PEOPLE GROUP THAT WORK THROUGH WORLDVIEW ISSUES TO DEVELOP A 3-YEAR PROGRAM OF STORIES, SONGS AND DRAMAS BASED ON SCRIPTURE, TO DISCIPLE AND GROOM LEADERS. THESE NATIONAL LEADERS THEN FIND OTHER PROSPECTIVE LEADERS TO DISCIPLE THROUGH THE SAME INFORMATION AND THE PROGRAM BEGINS TO SELF-REPLICATE. THIS ALLOWS THE PROGRAM TO BE LAUNCHED IN AN UNREACHED OR LEAST-REACHED PEOPLE GROUP AND THROUGH THE PRACTICAL EVANGELISM COMPONENT THAT IS REQUIRED, WE ESTABLISH SOLID, WELL-TRAINED LEADERS TO GUIDE THOSE THAT COME TO FAITH IN THE PROCESS. OVER THE COURSE OF THIS 3 YEAR PROGRAM, WE PROVIDE A BIBLICAL THEOLOGY TO THESE LEADERS SO THAT THEY ARE THOROUGHLY EQUIPPED TO SHEPHERD AND DISCIPLE A CHURCH. PASTOR/LEADER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS EXIST NOW IN SEVEN COUNTRIES AND 37 LANGUAGES WITH MORE COMING ON THIS YEAR - OVER 7,700 LEADERS ARE ENGAGED IN AT LEAST THE FIRST YEAR OF DISCIPLESHIP. BECAUSE OF ITS EASE OF REPLICATION, THIS CREATES A DISCIPLE-MAKING MOVEMENT IN THE COUNTRIES WHERE WE WORK.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IS OUR PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEYOND THE WORD MINISTRIES, A REGISTERED NON-PROFIT IN GHANA. BTWM HAS A SMALL FM RADIO STATION IN NORTH EASTERN GHANA THAT BROADCASTS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, STORIES BASED ON SCRIPTURE AND AUDIO RECORDINGS OF THE BIBLE. THEY ALSO HAVE A CLEAN WATER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY THAT BOTTLES AND BAGS CLEAN WATER FOR SALE IN THE REGION. ALL OF THEIR "PROFITS" GO TO SUPPORT THE RADIO STATION AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ed Weaver President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $139,305 |
Neil Rogers Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Mark Alegnani Vice Chairman/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Pete Mclain Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dan Mellema Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jim Trebilcock Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $3,388,182 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,388,182 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $70,286 |
Investment income | $16,181 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,474,649 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,108 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $430,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $153,800 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,882 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $46,398 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,025,079 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $101,550 |
Payroll taxes | $57,162 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $59,864 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $449,514 |
Advertising and promotion | $97,111 |
Office expenses | $144,706 |
Information technology | $147,500 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $99,042 |
Travel | $417,339 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,662 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,395 |
Insurance | $10,508 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,274,624 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $244,794 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,883,348 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $11,250 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,003 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $2,536 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,686 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,066 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,166,683 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $72,054 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,012,405 |
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 | $1,084,459 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $222,839 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $859,385 |
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 | $2,166,683 |