Back to the Bible Foundation
THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO INCREASE PUBLIC SUPPORT TO BENEFIT THE PURPOSES OF BACK TO THE BIBLE AND SIMILAR OTHER NONPROFIT MINISTRIES WHOSE PHILOSOPHIES OF MINISTRY ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE BACK TO THE BIBLE'S PHILOSOPHY.
Key facts about Back to the Bible Foundation
- EIN
- 47-6022615
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $601,566
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- Average grant
- $25,065
- Median grant
- $12,316
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (17 of 24, 2025)
- Total assets
- $2,865,162
- Primary geography
- Kansas (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Back to the Bible Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Back to the Bible Foundation's 24 itemized 2025 grants were Kansas (50%), Florida (15%) and Nebraska (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (3 grants) and Newton, KS (2 grants). None of its 24 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Ministry Work" (24 grants).
Is Back to the Bible Foundation open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 24 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $14K repeat.
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-9.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$602K
Grant Count
24
Avg Grant Size
$25K
About Back to the Bible Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Back to the Bible Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 24 grants totaling $602K. Net investment income was $80K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 24 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,865,162 | $3,150,567 | $3,384,083 |
| Revenue | $917,778 | $800,290 | $925,856 |
| Expenses | $751,309 | $498,664 | $833,338 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $79,859 | $76,085 | $55,608 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Branches Pregnancy and Family Center ($112,000), Emmaus Mennonite Church ($84,000), Newton Bible Church ($82,544).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryon Swanson | President, Board Member (Part Year) | 1 | — |
| Sean Gewecke | Treasurer, Board Member | 3 | — |
| Yulia Case | Secretary, Board Member | 1 | — |
| Karmin Powell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Harold Berry | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mark Graham | Assistant Secretary | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back to the Bible Foundation?
Back to the Bible Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in Lincoln, NE. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Back to the Bible Foundation?
As of 2025, Back to the Bible Foundation holds $2.9M in total assets with $918K in annual revenue. It awarded 24 grants totaling $602K in 2025.
Where does Back to the Bible Foundation operate?
Back to the Bible Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming.
What size grants does Back to the Bible Foundation award?
In 2025, Back to the Bible Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $602K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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