Back to the Bible Foundation
Back to the Bible Foundation is a public charity based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its stated purpose is to increase public support for Back to the Bible and other nonprofit ministries whose philosophies of ministry are consistent with Back to the Bible’s.
Back to the Bible Foundation at a glance
In short: Back to the Bible Foundation gave $602K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Kansas. 67% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $601,566
- +54.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,065
- +48.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,316
- Total assets
- $2,865,162
- -9.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (16 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Back to the Bible Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 82808, Lincoln, NE 68501
Phone: (402) 464-7200
Website: https://backtothebible.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Back to the Bible Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Branches Pregnancy and Family Center ($112K). Together the top 10 received $477K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 111 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas (50%), Florida (15%), Nebraska (10%), Missouri (7%), and North Carolina (3%). The listed 2025 grants also included a $12,531 award to Victory Bible Camp Total in Sutton, Alaska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Back to the Bible Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 24 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $322K (2020) to $731K (2023). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $602K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Branches Pregnancy and Family Center El Dorado, KS | Support of Ministry Work | $112,000 |
| Emmaus Mennonite Church Newton, KS | Support of Ministry Work | $84,000 |
| Newton Bible Church Newton, KS | Support of Ministry Work | $82,544 |
| Back to the Bible GNBA Lincoln, NE | Support of Ministry Work | $61,885 |
| CRU Total Orlando, FL | Support of Ministry Work | $37,718 |
| Avant Ministries Total Kansas City, MO | Support of Ministry Work | $29,200 |
| Berean Christian Academy Total Elbing, KS | Support of Ministry Work | $25,150 |
| Global Serve International Total Nokomis, FL | Support of Ministry Work | $17,000 |
| CEF International Total Warrenton, MO | Support of Ministry Work | $14,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Support of Ministry Work | $14,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,865,162 | $917,778 | $751,309 | $601,566 | 24 | $79,859 |
| 2024 | $3,150,567 | $800,290 | $498,664 | $389,067 | 23 | $76,085 |
| 2023 | $3,384,083 | $925,856 | $833,338 | $730,564 | 20 | $55,608 |
| 2022 | $6,215,182 | $645,272 | $823,117 | $708,122 | 25 | $63,094 |
| 2021 | $7,960,669 | $776,113 | $579,550 | $472,013 | 19 | $69,733 |
| 2020 | $7,822,718 | $751,876 | $449,341 | $322,067 | 19 | $223,834 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to increase public support for Back to the Bible and similar nonprofit ministries whose philosophies of ministry align with Back to the Bible’s. Its filing describes grants for Bible teaching through media, spiritual maturity and active service, and sharing the Gospel with non-believers.
The Foundation reports making grants directly to The Good News Broadcasting Association (GNBA) and to other organizations through donor-advised funds. It says distributions are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations or churches whose stated purposes align with Back to the Bible’s ministry. One 2025 grantee, Samaritan’s Purse, describes its own mission as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine, while sharing the Christian faith.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 24 grants totaling $601,566. Grants ranged from $5,400 to $112,000, with a median of $12,316. The stated purpose for the largest listed awards was “support of ministry work.”
Among the largest 2025 grants were $112,000 to Branches Pregnancy and Family Center; $84,000 to Emmaus Mennonite Church; $82,544 to Newton Bible Church; $61,885 to Back to the Bible GNBA; and $37,718 to Cru Total. Other listed awards included $29,200 to Avant Ministries Total, $25,150 to Berean Christian Academy Total, $17,000 to Global Serve International Total, and $14,000 each to CEF International Total and Samaritan’s Purse.
The Foundation’s filing describes an approval process for distributions: each request must be approved in advance by at least three individuals, and a committee considers input from the donor advisor and the recipient organization’s mission. The Foundation says grantees provide reports on the use of funds and that it also uses conference calls and field visits to assess use of resources.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing listed Bryon Swanson as president and board member (part year); Sean Gewecke as treasurer and board member; Yulia Case as secretary and board member; Karmin Powell and Harold Berry as board members; and Mark Graham as assistant secretary.
Back to the Bible Foundation is led by Bryon Swanson, President & Board Member on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bryon Swanson
President & Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold Berry
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Graham
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Gewecke
Treasurer & Board Member
Treasurer → Treasurer & Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karmin Powell
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yulia Case
Secretary & Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Tom Teckmeyer (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Nat Crawford (2021–2024) — Secretary & Board Member
- Former: Arnold R Cole (2020) — President
- Former: Jim Titus (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Nicole Mierau (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Back to the Bible Foundation
How much does Back to the Bible Foundation give each year?
Back to the Bible Foundation gave $602K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $389K across 23 grants.
What is Back to the Bible Foundation's typical grant size?
Back to the Bible Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,316, and its average grant was $25,065, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Back to the Bible Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Back to the Bible Foundation give grants?
Back to the Bible Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (15%) and Nebraska (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (3 grants) and Newton, KS (2 grants).
Does Back to the Bible Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Back to the Bible Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Ministry Work" (24 grants).
Who are Back to the Bible Foundation's largest grantees?
Back to the Bible Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Branches Pregnancy and Family Center ($112,000), Emmaus Mennonite Church ($84,000) and Newton Bible Church ($82,544), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Back to the Bible Foundation?
Back to the Bible Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $918K.
What does Back to the Bible Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to increase public support for Back to the Bible and similar nonprofit ministries whose philosophies of ministry align with Back to the Bible’s. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Back to the Bible Foundation?
Back to the Bible Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check backtothebible.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Back to the Bible Foundation's EIN?
Back to the Bible Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6022615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Back to the Bible Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/back-to-the-bible-foundation-morg_a3fe49d5451b46bbbf216f9a70baa094
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