Mission
WE PROVIDE PERSONALIZED RESOURCES THAT HELP YOU MOVE CLOSER TO JESUS, EXPERIENCE A TRANSFORMED LIFE, AND BECOME A BIBLICALLY ENGAGED DISCIPLE-MAKER.SEE SCHEDULE O
Public Charity
BACK TO THE BIBLE
BACK TO THE BIBLE is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in LINCOLN, NE. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $3.7M, expenses of $4.7M, total assets of $5.3M. Imperigo tracks 61 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $3.7M.
EIN: 470405317
LINCOLN, NE
Religion-Related N.E.C.
NTEE: X99
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$3.7M
Total Expenses$4.7M
Total Assets$5.3M
Grant Records61
Funding Total$3.7M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Back to the Bible
How Back to the Bible divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$76
Programs
the work itself
$12
Management
running the organization
$12
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $76 for programs
$72
Back to the Bible (bttb) is dedicated to fostering life transformation through biblically engaged discipleship
$4
International ministries Back to the Bible international communicates the word of god in ways that are clear, culturally appropriate, and readily understood
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL SUPPORT
$8,650
MEDIA AND PUBLISHING
$256,900
SUPPORT OF MINISTRY WORK
$61,885
MISSIONARY SERVICES
$40,669
RELIGION
$15,000
Showing up to 5 of 61 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
CORPORATE CEO/INTERIM PRES. OF CBE
Arnold Cole
CHIEF DEV. OFFICER, SECRETARY (PART TIME)
Bryon Swanson
BOARD MEMBER
Cara Whitney
BOARD CHAIR
Dale Michels Md
BOARD MEMBER (THEOLOGICAL CONSULTANT)
Harold Berry
DIRECTOR OF DONOR DEVELOPMENT
Jack Burke
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.7M | $4.7M | $5.3M |
| 2024 | $5.4M | $3.9M | $6.4M |
| 2023 | $4.1M | $4.0M | $5.8M |
| 2022 | $4.0M | $3.8M | $5.6M |
| 2021 | $3.2M | $5.0M | $6.2M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $3.2M to $3.7M (+16%), with total assets most recently reported at $5.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.