Mission
Brains and Bibles is a ministry that supports churches.
Small Public Charity
Brains and Bibles
Brains and Bibles is a nonprofit organization categorized as Small Public Charity based in Ankeny, IA. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $51K, expenses of $62K, total assets of $584. Imperigo tracks 2 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $17K.
EIN: 842584269
Ankeny, IA
Religious Media & Communications
NTEE: X80
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$51K
Total Expenses$62K
Total Assets$584
Grant Records2
Funding Total$17K
Filing Years2022–2024
Where $100 goes at Brains and Bibles
How Brains and Bibles divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990-EZ filings, averaged across 3 years.
$83
Programs
the work itself
$17
Everything else
operations and overhead
Form 990-EZ reports program spending but doesn't separate management from fundraising, so those are shown together.
Inside the $83 for programs
$83
Brains and Bibles is a ministry supporting local churches with Worldview Apologetics and Bible study skills through conferences, camps, curriculum, and media
Source: Form 990-EZ filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
UNRESTRICTED
$12,380
Showing up to 5 of 2 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Member
Brad Fincham
Board Chair
Eric Nihart
Treasurer
Grant Booth
Member
Jason Blunk
Executive Director
Joel M Willoughby
VP
Shanon Hounshell
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51K | $62K | $584 |
| 2023 | $52K | $73K | $12K |
| 2022 | $59K | $29K | $32K |
Between 2022 and 2024, reported annual revenue declined from $59K to $51K (-15%), with total assets most recently reported at $584.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.