2017-06-14T22:15:02-05:00 2016-12-31 363990892 Capin Crouse LLP 2435 Research Parkway Suite 200 Colorado Springs CO 80920 990 2016-01-01 237433923 Pioneer Bible Translators PION 2146994300 7255 West Camp Wisdom Road Dallas TX 75236 Clint Stringer Chief Financial Officer 2146994300 2017-06-14 1 Daren Daiga P01074795 7195286225 173.240.105.108 2017-06-14 21:14:51 MD P 07C8E9B413635D0CD01D5E05E6F5D75574149F69 3FA434133A238730998D7A9D41C1B7FA54277518 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Development and Literacy Partners International Greg Pruett 7255 West Camp Wisdom Road Dallas TX 75236 13020738 0 X www.pioneerbible.org X 1976 TX Pioneer Bible provides enduring access to God's word in the languages of Bible-less peoples. 17 14 269 247 0 0 11475395 12733337 129248 116856 20761 26780 -338567 -52532 11286837 12824441 276007 517620 0 0 7039922 7688572 0 0 656608 2774013 2879068 10089942 11085260 1196895 1739181 10132869 12025892 450392 604110 9682477 11421782 X 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. 0 0 7833963 517620 59049 Bible translation, literacy, and related mobilization and discipleship activities - Pioneer Bible consists of 425 teammates worldwide ministering to 32 million people in 66 different language projects in 16 countries. During 2016, the number of overseas missionaries increased by 10.1%. We drafted 22,000 verses of Scripture, and processed another 37,000 verses through the exegetical check, 31,000 in comprehension testing, 23,000 in the consultant check, and published 29,000 verses for the first time. In East Africa over 12,000 New Testaments have been distributed and audio versions are being widely distributed in 10 languages while the Jesus film is now being shown in three languages. The entire Bible of a West African language that was completed in 2015 arrived in country this year and is being distributed. Churches among another West African people continue to multiply where local leaders have established a school for training additional church planters and pastors; new community development projects continue to support these efforts. The first two chapters of Luke were printed in two languages and the first literacy primer, alphabet book and hymnal in one language in North Africa where we also revised and printed 1,200 copies of a church hymnal in one language and printed and distributed 1,000 copies of a new Scripture songbook in another. In another language in North Africa, we printed and distributed the books of Ruth and Jonah. A complete Bible in a language in Eurasia was dedicated and is now being distributed. We trained local people who have now translated, printed and recorded Genesis 1-12 in four languages in Vanuatu. Final checks and corrections were completed as well as the recording of the entire New Testament in a language in Papua New Guinea. Finally, we note that in the 41 year history of Pioneer Bible, our teams have drafted about 696,000 verses of the Bible, the equivalent number of 87 New Testaments. 640734 24501 Recruitment - Recruiting new missionaries is key to the mission of PBT. The organization had 65 new recruits in 2016. PBT held 34 recruitment events at colleges, churches and other conferences around the U.S. Through those events, about 4,000 people became aware of the need for Bible Translation and the role PBT plays within this global need. About 93 of these are serious inquirers. Training - Training new and current missionaries is an integral part of Pioneer Bible's mission. In 2016, personal and professional coaching was provided to at least 130 individuals preparing for cross-cultural work. A ministry practicum and planning course was offered in both the fall and the spring, and weekly chapel services were conducted throughout the year. The following workshops and seminars were also provided, training over 171 people during the year: Discovery, Discovery Intensive (2), Partnership Development Bootcamp (3), Bush Mechanics and Electronics, Enhancing Marriage, Raising Third-Culture Kids, Primary Health Care (2), Finance Seminar, and the Parents of Missionaries Workshop. Ongoing training activities continued daily with new representatives and associates. There was also a focus on training children of missionaries, including a monthly class in the summer and fall with 6-10 participants and week-long summer programming teaching 43 children. 27 missionaries completed training and began their first assingment. 324129 Missionary Care - The Care department served the missionaries in numerous ways in 2016. There were dozens of re-entry contacts and pastoral care debriefs with returning missionaries. Over 2,500 written contacts and hundreds of calls were made to encourage and provide spiritual nurture. The Care Department provided leadership for several major events - 2 different Five-Day Prayer and Fasting events, a Resource Workshop on Marriage on the Mission Field, a Parents of Missionaries Seminar, Two Missionary Send-off Celebrations, and a Discovery Week Prayer Team. A Fasting and Prayer emphasis was continued through the year so that at least one person was fasting and praying each day of the year. The 24/7 prayer initiative was able to have at least one person in prayer every hour of every day. Daily prayer times and weekly chapel services also continued along with spiritual retreats held in many of our fields. Hospitality meals and lodging were provided for hundreds of missionaries. Team dynamics seminars were held for interns, teams preparing to go to the field, and for teams currently serving overseas. Two counselors served the needs of people preparing for or serving in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. The Care department also facilitated a culture of care by encouraging several individuals and teams to travel to fields in order to provide spiritual nurture, encouragement, and direction to field missionaries. 8798826 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 X 24 0 1 269 1 0 1 PP NH GV TZ UG 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 X 17 14 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AK AR CO GA IL KS KY MD MN NH NM NY NC OH PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI X Clint Stringer 2146994300 7255 W Camp Wisdom Road Dallas TX 75236 David Butts Chairman 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Mike Chambers Vice Chairman 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Dick Jorgensen Treasurer, Board Member 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Janet Hayes Secretary, Board Member 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Greg Pruett President, Board Member 40.00 X X 22800 0 5716 Pat Magness Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Bridget Schnautz Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Wes Whitley Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Bourland Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Hank Daughtry Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Ewald Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Doyle Jennings Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Jennings Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Armstrong Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Greg Coldeway Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Melinda Velasquez Bd Member/Branch Rep (Part Year) 40.00 X 17400 0 3724 Tim MacSaveny Bd Member/Branch Rep (Part Year) 40.00 X 28800 0 11173 Yancy Fariss Bd Member/Branch Rep 40.00 X 29085 0 11173 Eunice Herchenroeder Bd Member/Branch Rep 40.00 X 22250 0 0 Brian Paris Bd Member/Branch Rep (Part Year) 40.00 X 16400 0 11173 Kyle Von Rueden Bd Member/Branch Rep (Part Year) 40.00 X 21600 0 11350 Jeff Wilhoit Executive Vice President 40.00 X 33600 0 5716 Jack Straus Chief Legal Officer 40.00 X 69300 0 5716 Clint Stringer Chief Financial Officer 40.00 X 39100 0 11173 Michael Scott Graves Personnel Officer 40.00 X 37785 0 27000 Rich Sheeley Mobilization & Development 40.00 X 79050 0 12575 Brad Willits Field Ministries Officer 40.00 X 20325 0 11173 Anthony Parker Global Partnerships Officer 40.00 X 21685 0 14580 459180 0 142242 0 0 0 0 Novel Builders LLC 600 Sherman St Suite 124 Richardson TX 75081 GC on construction services 699243 1 2880 44380 12686077 74289 12733337 Program fees 900099 116856 116856 116856 13181 13181 84207 117513 -33306 -33306 -33306 72292 58693 13599 13599 13599 865 44380 20091 -19226 -19226 12824441 116856 0 -25752 30530 30530 2400 2400 484690 484690 585351 372612 129665 83074 246553 231677 7438 7438 5752415 4414897 964787 372731 713479 604168 93076 16235 390774 281140 78612 31022 27345 4722 22623 30477 2250 28227 190247 131018 58860 369 26578 13289 13289 382060 312265 45352 24443 219813 127500 81693 10620 137766 87071 48755 1940 1274867 1209482 11319 54066 87297 72470 10514 4313 217863 150209 33827 33827 12286 5268 7018 Professional Develop. 196661 189821 5095 1745 Maintenance, Equipment 33443 33278 165 Hospitality 31210 29318 396 1496 Other Taxes 6 6 11149 8745 2404 11085260 8798826 1629826 656608 X 2255250 1481615 363216 410419 4959667 5999541 2313639 2362811 45469 119668 124492 119799 5777186 2353113 2689602 3424073 10132869 12025892 204107 145941 246285 458169 450392 604110 X 3583104 5310778 6099373 6111004 9682477 11421782 10132869 12025892 1739181 124 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 8036697 9047372 10441426 11475395 12733337 51734227 8036697 9047372 10441426 11475395 12733337 51734227 51734227 96573 128543 100406 80282 97388 503192 36190 14100 1520 10401 865 63076 52300495 578661 0.98920 0.99740 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Special FR Event Revenue - 2012 Amount: $ 36,190. 2013 Amount: $ 14,100. 2014 Amount: $ 1,520. 2015 Amount: $ 10,401. 2016 Amount: $ 865. Part I - Reason for Public Charity Status On March 29, 2017, Pioneer Bible Translators was reclassified by the Internal Revenue Service as a public charity described in Internal Revenue Code Sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(i) as a "church or a convention or association of churches." As such, the organization is no longer required to file a Form 990. Nevertheless, out of a desire to be accountable and transparent to donors and potential donors, Pioneer Bible Translators has elected to voluntarily file the Form 990 this year. By filing the 2016 Form 990, Pioneer Bible Translators does not intend to waive its Form 990 exemption or in any way call into question the fact that it has been recognized as an association of churches. In addition, the filing of Form 990 for calendar year 2016 does not mean that Pioneer Bible Translators is committing to file Form 990 every year. Pioneer Bible Translators has chosen to take this additional step to increase the organization's accountability and transparency. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 237371 237371 3317840 1417470 1900370 1146485 935643 210842 1075490 1075490 3424073 Funds held for others 242885 Construction Costs Payable 215284 458169 X 12962169 124 137604 137728 12824441 0 12824441 11222864 137604 137604 11085260 0 11085260 Part X, Line 2: The financial statement effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken are recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. As of December 31, 2016, PBT had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. PBT files information tax returns in the U.S. and various states. The Organization is generally no longer subject to U.S. federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2013. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct Rental Expenses 117,513. Fundraising Event Direct Expenses 20,091. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct Rental Expenses 117,513. Fundraising Event Direct Expenses 20,091. 1 East Asia and the Pacific 3 62 Program services Bible translation and literacy 2265662 South Asia 1 2 Program services Bible translation and literacy 17415 Sub-Saharan Africa 4 68 Program services Bible translation and literacy 2655776 Russia and Neighboring States 3 15 Program services Bible translation and literacy 486102 Europe 2 13 Program services Bible translation and literacy 413485 Middle East and North Africa 0 1 Program services Bible translation and literacy 5161 North America 0 1 Program services Bible translation and literacy 16370 South America Program services Bible translation and literacy 2509 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 106125 South Asia 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 26350 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 119593 Russia and Neighboring States 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 231521 Europe 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 1100 13 162 0 0 13 162 5862480 484689 6347169 Russia and Neighboring States Bible translation and literacy 18116 Wire South Asia Bible translation and literacy 26350 Wire Russia and Neighboring States Bible translation and literacy 19825 Check Russia and Neighboring States Bible translation and literacy 6405 Check Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian relief 17509 Wire Russia and Neighboring States Bible translation and literacy 187166 Wire East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian relief 59812 Wire 7 0 General Assistance East Asia & the Pacific 518 7748 Cash Payments Medical East Asia & the Pacific 486 7869 Medicines, Clinical Visit Fair Market Value Food East Asia & the Pacific 598 8061 Food Fair Market Value Clothing East Asia & the Pacific 53 655 Clothing Fair Market Value Travel East Asia & the Pacific 208 5370 Transportation Costs Fair Market Value Education East Asia & the Pacific 160 4771 Books, School Fees, Supplies Fair Market Value Shelter East Asia & the Pacific 7 246 Housing Assistance Fair Market Value Community Development East Asia & the Pacific 795 11593 Building Fair Market Value General Assistance Sub-Saharan Africa 668 17624 Cash Payment Medical Sub-Saharan Africa 291 8763 Medicines, Clinic Visits Fair Market Value Food Sub-Saharan Africa 230 5150 Food Fair Market Value Clothing Sub-Saharan Africa 6 70 Clothing Fair Market Value Travel Sub-Saharan Africa 52 1816 Transportation Costs Fair Market Value Education Sub-Saharan Africa 211 10059 Books, School Fees, Supplies Fair Market Value Shelter Sub-Saharan Africa 12 707 Housing Assistance Fair Market Value Community Development Sub-Saharan Africa 2874 54364 Buildings Fair Market Value Bible translation Sub-Saharan Africa 1 2625 Cash Payment Food Russia and Neighboring States 1 10 Food Fair Market Value General Assistance Europe 10 1100 Cash Payments 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: Grants are made to organizations in countries where PBT has its own personnel, so monitoring them is done by our personnel. We are able to spend a considerable amount of time with grantees and see first-hand how the funds are used. In addition, we require grantees to provide both financial and narrative reports on the use of the funds on at least an annual basis. Part I, line 3: Foreign expenditures are accounted for according to the accrual basis of accounting using expense reports, grant feedback, and other appropriate documentation. Part III, Col (c): The estimated number of recipients is determined using missionary expense reports that provide the approximate number of persons helped. Loving the Least Banquet 2017 30500 30500 2500 3865 Emporia Kansas Dinner 5431 5431 1403 1050 8 9314 8449 865 2153 10523 45245 44380 865 2500 3556 15438 21494 -20629 1 Deaf Missions 21119 Greenview Rd Council Bluffs IA 51503 420981263 501(c)(3) 25000 To accelerate the translation and distribution of the Bible in American Sign Language (ASL) to engage the Deaf community in America with the Gospel in their heart language. 1 0 Part I, Line 2: We require grantees to provide both financial and narrative reports on the use of the funds on at least an annual basis. Rebecca Pruett Family of Greg Pruett, President & Board Member 24974 The listed individual's husband is an officer and board member and together the couple serves as part of PBT's group of missionaries. Both receive W-2 wages from the organization. 0 Kathy Graves Family of Scott Graves, Personnel Officer 36390 The listed individual's husband is an officer and together the couple serves as part of PBT's group of missionaries. Both receive W-2 wages from the organization. 0 Sherry Fariss Family of Yancy Fariss 24487 The listed individual's husband is a board member and together the couple serves as part of PBT's group of missionaries. Both receive W-2 wages from the organization. 0 Michael Herchenroeder Family of Eunice Herchenroeder 22250 The listed individual's wife is a board member and together the couple serves as part of PBT's group of missionaries. Both receive W-2 wages from the organization. 0 Laura Wilhoit Family of Jeff Wilhoit, Executive Vice President 51974 The listed individual's husband is an officer and together the couple serves as part of PBT's group of missionaries. Both receive W-2 wages from the organization. 0 Erin MacSaveny Family of Tim MacSaveny, Board Member 28800 The listed individual's husband is a board member and together, the couple serves as a part of PBT's group of missionaries. Both recieve W-2 wages from the organization. 0 Hannah Paris Family of Brian Paris, Board Member 13376 The listed individual's husband is a board member and together, the couple serves as part of PBT's group of missionaries. Both receive W-2 wages from the organization. 0 M'Liss Stringer Family of Clint Stringer, Chief Financial Officer 28300 The listed individual's husband is an officer and together, the couple serves as part of PBT's group of missionaries. Both recieve W-2 wages from the organization. 0 Katie Von Rueden Family of Kyle Von Rueden, Board Member 15000 The listed individual's husband is a board member and together, the couple serves as part of PBT's group of missionaries. Both receive W-2 wages from the organization. 0 X 5 74289 FMV-Stock Exchange Price 0 0 1 0 Part I, Column (b): The number of contributions represents the number of unique contributions received. Form 990 Filing On March 29, 2017, Pioneer Bible Translators was reclassified by the Internal Revenue Service as a public charity described in Internal Revenue Code Sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(i) as a "church or a convention or association of churches." As such, the organization is no longer required to file a Form 990. Nevertheless, out of a desire to be accountable and transparent to donors and potential donors, Pioneer Bible Translators has elected to voluntarily file the Form 990 this year. By filing the 2016 Form 990, Pioneer Bible Translators does not intend to waive its Form 990 exemption or in any way call into question the fact that it has been recognized as an association of churches. In addition, the filing of Form 990 for calendar year 2016 does not mean that Pioneer Bible Translators is committing to file Form 990 every year. Pioneer Bible Translators has chosen to take this additional step to increase the organization's accountability and transparency. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Board members Doyle Jennings and Susan Jennings have a family relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 The organization's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws were amended to reflect a change in their public charity status to a church. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm, reviewed in detail by the Finance Team, and then presented and submitted to the Board prior to filing. Each board member has an opportunity to review the 990 and ask questions about it. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c At each fall Board meeting, members are presented with a conflict of interest statement. This asks each board member to disclose conflicts; any conflicts that may arise during the year are expected to be brought to the Board immediately. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The independent members of the Board use comparability data from multiple sources including: extensive knowledge on the board of similar agencies' practices, the Compensation Survey of Not-For-Profit-Organizaions published by Compensation Resources, and the Compensation Survey published by Christian Leadership Alliance. The independent Board approves each officer's compensation individually as part of the budgeting process. The process used and decisions reached are documented in the board minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed since the prior year.