Pioneer Bible Translators exists as a team to disciple Bible-less peoples, mobilizing God's people everywhere both to provide enduring access to God's Word translated into their languages and to maximize its impact to grow the Church.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.5M
+1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$162K
+20.1% YoY
Grant Count
5
+400.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
-76.0% YoY
About Pioneer Bible Translators
Based on IRS filings
Pioneer Bible Translators is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $162K. Net investment income was $684K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,495,728 | $28,986,953 | $26,036,351 |
| Revenue | $22,583,626 | $22,201,592 | $23,058,261 |
| Expenses | $21,880,861 | $20,043,925 | $19,050,480 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $684,443 | $407,769 | $304,963 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include All the Word Bible Translators ($90,000), Deaf Harbor ($30,000), SIL International ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All the Word Bible Translators | To fund development of TBTA (The Bible Translator's Assistant) | $90,000 |
| Association of College Ministries | To support pastoral care for campus ministers, recruit Kingdom workers for future campus ministries and open positions with PBT. | $10,000 |
| Deaf Harbor | To increase capacity in the global Deaf Church so PBT can have stronger recruits to go to Deaf fields | $30,000 |
| Partners Across Cultures | To advance the Sa language translation by publishing Matthew; checking Genesis and Galations; consultant checking Luke. | $7,072 |
| SIL International | To provide Scripture materials in three Sherpa dialects and encourage the use of these materials | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Jorgensen | Treasurer, Board Member (Part Year) | 2 | — |
| Greg Pruett | President, Board Member | 40 | $17,500 |
| Janet Hayes | Secretary, Board Member | 2 | — |
| Mike Chambers | Chair, Board Member | 2 | — |
| Paul Turner | Vice Chair, Board Member | 2 | — |
| Alesha Hagemeyer | Bd Member/Branch Rep (Part Year) | 40 | $50,960 |
| Bill Bourland | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Bridget Schnautz | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Clif Davis | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Doyle Jennings | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Emily Hewitt | Bd Member/Branch Rep (Part Year) | 40 | $21,600 |
| Jack Straus | Board Member, Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Jerry Chubb | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jonathan Ott | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Mike Armstrong | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Pat Magness | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Rich Meister | Bd Member/Branch Rep (Part Year) | 40 | $21,199 |
| Shaun Cooper | Bd Member/Branch Rep (Part Year) | 40 | $24,612 |
| Susan Jennings | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Tom Ewald | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Yolanda Hunter | Bd Member/Branch Rep | 40 | $13,868 |
| Clare Smitham | Chief Legal Officer | 40 | $98,424 |
| Clint Stringer | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $82,200 |
| Jeff Wilhoit | Executive Vice President | 40 | $44,480 |
| JR Bucklew | Advancement Officer | 40 | $99,492 |
| Michael Scott Graves | Chief People Officer | 40 | $83,550 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Bible Translators?
Pioneer Bible Translators is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in DALLAS, TX. It holds $29.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Pioneer Bible Translators?
As of 2024, Pioneer Bible Translators holds $29.5M in total assets with $22.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $162K in 2024.
Where does Pioneer Bible Translators operate?
Pioneer Bible Translators has awarded grants in Florida, Iowa.
What size grants does Pioneer Bible Translators award?
In 2024, Pioneer Bible Translators awarded 5 grants totaling $162K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Pioneer Bible Translators's EIN?
Pioneer Bible Translators's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7433923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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