BIBLES FOR CHINA, INC.
A Passion for Bibles. A Heart for China
BIBLES FOR CHINA, INC.
EIN: 27-4133072
as of September 2024
as of September 09, 2024
Mission
To provide Bibles, free of charge, to Christians living in remote, economically depressed areas of rural mainland China in their own language. Many people we serve already know the love of God, but their income cannot purchase anything other than basic needs. Their Bible reading is restricted to pages they have copied, passages they have memorized, or tattered Bibles shared among the village. Previous generations have not had the opportunity to openly distribute Bibles to those in China for fear of negative consequences from authorities. Today that is no longer true. The door is open to give rural Chinese Christians the spiritual resources they need and pray for — the resources they need to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and bring new people into the family of God.
Ruling year
2012
President
Mr. Kurt Rovenstine
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Roger Dale Weaver
Main address
PO Box 268947
Oklahoma City, OK 73126-8947 USA
EIN
27-4133072
Community and economic development
Christianity
Population served
Christians
Economically disadvantaged people
NTEE code
Christian (X20)
Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (S12)
Christian (X20)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
There are approximately 1.4 billion people in China, nearly one fifth of the world's population. It is estimated that there are over 100 million Christians in China and that as many as 30,000 more are coming to faith in Christ each day; most of whom will never be able to afford their own Bible. Because Bibles for China is committed to operate openly and legally, we are treated as a welcome guest in China. We are permitted to verify the distribution of complete copies of God's Holy Word in many provinces with the assistance of the local authorities. God has called Bibles for China to put His Word into the hands of His people in economically depressed rural areas of China.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Bibles for China
Bibles for China raises funds in developed countries and works with Christian leaders within China to purchase Bibles in China and legally distribute those Bibles in remote, economically depressed areas of rural mainland China.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability - Member 2017
Forum of Bible Agencies - NA 2018
Forum of Bible Agencies - International 2018
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsTotal revenue earned to support advocacy efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Bibles for China
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This is the total revenue received that year.
Number of overall donors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Bibles for China
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The total number of donors during year. Take the eTap graph showing retained donors.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
While we have the opportunity to openly and legally hand out Bibles in China, Bibles for China will raise funds to accomplish this task. Each Bible costs approximately $5, hand delivered free to welcomed Chinese Christians. Bibles for China is continually propelled forward by the prayers of millions of Chinese believers whose heart's desire is to own their own Bible. Meeting this need by bringing Bibles, free of charge, to Christians living in the poor rural areas of China is the focus of Bibles for China.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our marketing plan focuses on relationship building with key donors and sponsors along with a vibrant social media program. Our strategy is to keep up donations with the request to enter new provinces in China and address the needs of the Chinese diaspora communities around the world.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
At this point, we are lagging behind on fundraising to honor all the requests to go into new areas of China. We are relying on God to provide as we reach out farther and have a greater impact on His Kingdom in China. New marketing strategies are being addressed to increase fundraising.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Since incorporating in 2012, we have surpassed the delivery of over 500,000 Bibles. Our target for 2024 is to bring this up to 750,000, and then aim for 1 million Bibles by 2026.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
travel restrictions due to covid
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2023 info
220.50
Months of cash in 2023 info
5.7
Fringe rate in 2023 info
8%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
BIBLES FOR CHINA, INC.
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $119,022 | -$64,596 | $27,998 | -$142,028 | $3,652 |
| As % of expenses | 25.6% | -14.1% | 4.7% | -22.8% | 0.7% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $118,964 | -$64,596 | $27,998 | -$142,028 | $3,441 |
| As % of expenses | 25.6% | -14.1% | 4.7% | -22.8% | 0.7% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $584,441 | $393,134 | $618,972 | $480,394 | $492,252 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | -17.1% | -32.7% | 57.4% | -22.4% | 2.5% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 99.8% | 99.9% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $465,419 | $458,481 | $590,974 | $622,422 | $489,402 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | -20.8% | -1.5% | 28.9% | 5.3% | -21.4% |
| Personnel | 27.1% | 28.6% | 22.6% | 21.3% | 28.3% |
| Professional fees | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 69.9% | 68.5% | 75.3% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $465,477 | $458,481 | $590,974 | $622,422 | $489,613 |
| One month of savings | $38,785 | $38,207 | $49,248 | $51,869 | $40,784 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $504,262 | $496,688 | $640,222 | $674,291 | $530,397 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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| Months of cash | 10.5 | 8.9 | 7.5 | 4.4 | 5.7 |
| Months of cash and investments | 10.5 | 8.9 | 7.5 | 4.4 | 5.7 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 10.4 | 8.9 | 7.5 | 4.4 | 5.6 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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| Cash | $408,265 | $340,282 | $368,566 | $227,729 | $230,646 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $3,172 | $3,172 | $3,172 | $3,172 | $3,172 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 93.3% | 93.3% | 93.3% | 93.3% | 100.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $404,785 | $340,189 | $368,187 | $226,159 | $229,600 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
President
Mr. Kurt Rovenstine
Wendell Rovenstine, who is the founder of BFC, has worked with a variety of ministries since graduating from Oklahoma Wesleyan University in 1960. He has enjoyed full and rich experiences as a pastor, College Administrator working as Vice President of Institutional Advancement, and as a Crusade Director with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Wendell set up and assisted with 11 Crusade events for Franklin Graham through BGEA. He has also served as a development assistant with Feed the Children and has served as a consultant with several ministries including the Nazarene Seminary in Kansas City, Pastoral Care Inc., Steve Wingfield Ministries, and Corporations for Character.
Bibles for China uses the network and relationships Wendell has developed over the years to assist in accomplishing the passion of Bible distribution in rural China. The gifts he possesses are valuable in assisting Bibles for China to become a ministry of significance.
Chief Financial Officer
Roger Weaver
Roger Weaver is currently serving as CFO of Bibles for China. Since 2017, Roger has been part that has placed thousands of Bibles in rural China. Roger is former Director, Fiber Supply at a paper mill in Chillicothe, OH. His background, education, and experience center on leadership and management.
Roger gained his mission heart while leading over 30 international teams to all corners of the world, primarily in S. Asia. He was also a volunteer with John Maxwell's Million Leader Mandate to Calcutta, India, teaching leadership skills to pastors and lay leaders.
His wide range of leadership opportunities in diverse fields has given Roger experience with multiple management systems and organizational structures and has fostered an ability to be flexible to changing times. His collaborative style of leadership tends to hold a team together and achieve the organization's objectives on time and on budget.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
BIBLES FOR CHINA, INC.
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
BIBLES FOR CHINA, INC.
Highest paid employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
BIBLES FOR CHINA, INC.
Board of directorsas of 06/25/2024
Board of directors data
Mr. Joel Gerber
Bibles for China
Term: 2019 - 2024
John Henricks
James St. John
Steve Kellert
Daniel Senestraro
Corban Bailey
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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