2016-06-21T15:02:04-05:00 2015-12-31 363990892 Capin Crouse LLP 2435 Research Parkway Suite 200 Colorado Springs CO 80920 990 2015-01-01 237433923 Pioneer Bible Translators PION 2146994300 7255 West Camp Wisdom Road Dallas TX 75236 Jack Straus Financial/Legal Officer 2146994300 2016-06-21 1 Adam R Smith P00958966 7195286225 2015 2016-09-27 15:27:22Z Development and Literacy Partners International Greg Pruett 7255 West Camp Wisdom Road Dallas TX 75236 11524914 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 14 243 200 0 0 10441426 11475395 99695 129248 23816 20761 -20784 -338567 10544153 11286837 231381 276007 0 0 6328984 7039922 0 0 852616 2459937 2774013 9020302 10089942 1523851 1196895 8938067 10132869 464745 450392 8473322 9682477 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 6551834 276007 9804 Bible translation, literacy, and related mobilization and discipleship activities. Pioneer Bible teams around the world are ministering to 31 million people in 65 different language projects in 15 countries. During 2015, the number of overseas missionaries increased by 10.5%. We drafted 26,000 verses of Scripture, and processed another 133,000 verses in the exegetical, comprehension, peer, consultant, publication, and revision steps. We dedicated the New Testament in six languages in East Africa, potentially impacting 2.5 million people. Another entire Bible in a West African language was completed, a New Testament and part of the Old Testament were recorded in a language in Europe, we helped dub the Jesus film into two languages in East Africa, we printed 5,000 copies of a Southeast Asia Bible translation and surpassed 100,000 downloads on phone apps in a language where people traditionally follow another religion, the book of Luke was published in a language in Papua New Guinea, we helped plant the first four churches ever among a people group in North Africa and planted two new churches among a people in West Africa, and we began work in three different languages among immigrants in Texas. Finally, we note that in the 40 year history of Pioneer Bible, our teams have drafted over 683,000 verses of the Bible, the equivalent number of 86 New Testaments. 846333 46880 Recruitment. Recruiting new missionaries is key to the mission of PBT. The organization had 35 new recruits in 2015. PBT held 37 recruitment events at colleges, churches and other conferences around the U.S. Through those events, about 6,000 people became aware of the need for Bible Translation and the role PBT plays within this global need. About 152 of these are serious inquirers. Training new and current missionaries is an integral part of PBT's mission. In 2015, personal and professional coaching was provided to at least 120 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 260 people during the year: Discovery and Discovery Intensive, Partnership Development, Bush Mechanics and Electronics, Missionary Spirituality: From Surviving to Thriving, Ministering in the Muslim World, Translation Aids: Paratext 7 & Other Power Tools, and Primary Health Care. Ongoing training activities continued daily with new representatives and associates. There was also a focus on training children of missionaries, including a weekly class in the spring with 10 participants and weeklong summer programming teaching 58 children. 240534 3650 Missionary Care - The Care Department served the missionaries in numerous ways in 2015. 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. Hundreds of sessions were conducted with missionary teams to assist in re-entry and field challenges. The Care Department provided leadership for several major events - 2 different Five-Day Prayer and Fasting events, a Resource Workshop on Missionary Thriving, 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 continued with over 110 hours of prayer being raised each week by over 100 participants. 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. 7638701 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 X 59 0 1 243 1 0 1 PP NH GV TZ UG GG 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 17 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AK AR CO FL GA IL KS KY MD MN MS NH NM NY NC OH PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI X Jack Straus 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 1200 0 36207 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 40.00 X 17232 0 2956 Bryan Harrison Bd Member/Branch Rep (Pt Yr) 40.00 X 20892 0 8918 Yancy Fariss Bd Member/Branch Rep 40.00 X 26520 0 10150 Mike Herchenroeder Bd Member/Branch Rep (Pt Yr) 40.00 X 16800 0 0 Michael Barton Bd Member/Branch Rep (Pt Yr) 40.00 X 20975 0 10165 Jeff Wilhoit Executive Vice President 40.00 X 39237 0 16266 Jack Straus Financial and Legal Accountability Officer 40.00 X 67300 0 7182 Michael Scott Graves Personnel Officer 40.00 X 38300 0 24000 Rich Sheeley Mobilization & Development Officer 40.00 X 76742 0 11928 Brad Willits Field Ministries Officer 40.00 X 10350 0 10381 335548 0 138153 0 0 0 0 0 3471 173881 11298043 42554 11475395 Pioneer Missions Insti 611600 42701 42701 Administrative Fees 561000 23702 23702 Usage Fees 812900 22620 22620 Reimbursement Fees 900099 15003 15003 Internship Fees 900099 13560 13560 11662 11662 129248 16393 16393 63889 132803 -68914 -68914 -68914 42554 17604 42554 13236 0 4368 4368 4368 10401 173881 49484 -39083 -39083 Foreign currency trans 900099 -230570 -230570 -230570 11286837 60334 0 -248892 1307 1307 1600 1600 273100 273100 473701 253802 128136 91763 171784 122820 42782 6182 5478994 3970330 973663 535001 601377 512219 68016 21142 314066 221361 65979 26726 10869 1809 9060 30173 30173 191021 118219 71815 987 60902 30451 30451 376406 313322 33566 29518 219840 137477 69476 12887 157087 121877 20530 14680 1139108 1074477 21761 42870 104528 92385 8998 3145 226459 163731 31364 31364 8579 4151 4428 Professional Developmen 143436 134654 5437 3345 Hospitality 37016 33152 2112 1752 Maintenance, Equipment 36300 35828 236 236 All Other Expenses 26191 14531 11093 567 6098 6098 10089942 7638701 1598625 852616 X 3266468 2143565 566839 556064 4172986 4959667 1698869 2313639 162036 45469 125283 124492 4838049 2148447 2778893 2689602 8938067 10132869 207912 204107 256833 246285 464745 450392 X 3992528 3583104 4480794 6099373 8473322 9682477 8938067 10132869 1196895 12260 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 7501484 8036697 9047372 10441426 11475395 46502374 7501484 8036697 9047372 10441426 11475395 46502374 46502374 6794 6208 10655 11290 16393 51340 5880 36190 14100 1520 10401 68091 46621805 1158064 0.99740 0.99760 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Special FR Event Revenue - 2011 Amount: $ 5,880. 2012 Amount: $ 36,190. 2013 Amount: $ 14,100. 2014 Amount: $ 1,520. 2015 Amount: $ 10,401. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 237371 237371 3343811 1418794 1925017 1130675 729653 401022 126192 126192 2689602 Funds held for others 246285 246285 X 11711954 12260 182287 194547 11517407 -230570 -230570 11286837 10502799 412857 412857 10089942 0 10089942 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, 2015, 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 2012. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct Rental Expenses 132,803. Fundraising Event Direct Expenses 49,484. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Foreign currency translation loss -230,570. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct Rental Expenses 132,803. Fundraising Event Direct Expenses 49,484. Foreign currency translation loss 230,570. Schedule D, Part XI and XII, Line 2d Rental expenses, fundraising event expenses, and a net foreign currency translation loss are shown in Schedule D as a reconciling item since they are included in expenses in the audited financial statements but are reflected as net revenue in the Form 990. 1 East Asia and the Pacific 3 63 Program services Bible translation and literacy 1550328 South Asia 1 2 Program Services Bible translation and literacy 22552 Sub-Saharan Africa 4 70 Program services Bible translation and literacy 2072241 Russia and Neighboring States 3 15 Program Services Bible translation and literacy 388610 Europe 2 10 Program services Bible translation and literacy 223058 Middle East and North Africa 0 1 Program services Bible translation and literacy 10417 North America 0 1 Program services Bible translation and literacy 4675 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 69392 South Asia 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 27700 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 120405 Russia and Neighboring States 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 50773 Europe 0 0 Grants to Recipients located in region 4830 13 162 0 0 13 162 4341273 203708 4544981 Russia and Neighboring States Bible translation and literacy 24500 Wire South Asia Bible translation and literacy 24313 Wire Russia and Neighboring States Bible translation and literacy 17500 Check Russia and Neighboring States Bible translation and literacy 6000 Check Sub-Saharan Africa Bible translation and literacy 41476 Wire 5 0 General Assistance East Asia & the Pacific 378 8455 Cash Payments Medical East Asia & the Pacific 410 10358 Medicines, Clinical Visit Fair Market Value Food East Asia & the Pacific 668 8415 Food Fair Market Value Clothing East Asia & the Pacific 39 410 Clothing Fair Market Value Travel East Asia & the Pacific 1214 15544 Transportation Costs Fair Market Value Education East Asia & the Pacific 300 5549 Books, School Fees, Supplies Fair Market Value Shelter East Asia & the Pacific 179 1807 Housing Assistance Fair Market Value Community Development East Asia & the Pacific 1582 17327 Building Fair Market Value General Assistance Sub-Saharan Africa 1965 28100 Cash Payment Medical Sub-Saharan Africa 328 7603 Medicines, Clinic Visits Fair Market Value Food Sub-Saharan Africa 384 4476 Food Fair Market Value Clothing Sub-Saharan Africa 10 101 Clothing Fair Market Value Travel Sub-Saharan Africa 276 3199 Transportation Costs Fair Market Value Education Sub-Saharan Africa 661 10589 Books, School Fees, Supplies Fair Market Value Shelter Sub-Saharan Africa 382 2978 Housing Assistance Fair Market Value Community Development Sub-Saharan Africa 1162 11827 Buildings Fair Market Value Purchase computers for translation project Sub-Saharan Africa 1 5750 Cash Payment Medical Russia and Neighboring States 265 2668 Medicines, Clinic Visits Fair Market Value Education Russia and Neighboring States 1 10 Books, School Fees, Supplies Fair Market Value Education Europe 329 3299 Books, School Fees, Supplies Fair Market Value Medical Europe 3 1531 Medicines, Clinic Visits Fair Market Value 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. Arkansas Banquet 133501 124230 9271 31484 12400 Joe T. Garcia Banquet 35005 34545 460 98 1 7952 7952 1115 176458 166727 9731 31484 13613 45097 -35366 Rebecca Pruett Family of Greg Pruett, President & Board Member 14492 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 36600 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 Megan Barton Family of Michael Barton, Board Member 20400 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 Sherry Fariss Family of Yancy Fariss 15750 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 Eunice Herchenroeder Family of Mike Herchenroeder 16800 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 Elizabeth Harrison Family of Bryan Harrison, Board Member 20892 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 Laura Wilhoit Family of Jeff Wilhoit, Executive Vice President 40200 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 X 4 42554 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, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Board members Doyle Jennings and Susan Jennings have a family relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 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 Board uses 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 18 Pioneer Bible Translators' Form 990 and audited financial statements are available on our website. Other governing documents, including the conflict of interest policy, are available upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents and conflict of interest policy 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.