2015-06-22T18:42:52-05:00 2014-12-31 363990892 Capin Crouse LLP 2435 Research Parkway Suite 200 Colorado Springs CO 80920 990 2014-01-01 237433923 Pioneer Bible Translators PION 2146994300 7255 West Camp Wisdom Road Dallas TX 75236 Jack Straus Financial/Legal Officer 2146994300 2015-06-22 1 Adam R Smith P00958966 7195286225 2014 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z Development and Literacy Partners International Greg Pruett 7255 West Camp Wisdom Road Dallas TX 75236 10742959 0 X www.pioneerbible.org X 1976 TX Pioneer Bible provides enduring access to God's word in the languages of Bible-less peoples. 13 10 217 200 0 0 9047372 10441426 159472 99695 32877 23816 9928 -20784 9249649 10544153 420537 231381 0 0 5792764 6328984 5176 0 652295 2311826 2459937 8530303 9020302 719346 1523851 7401276 8938067 451805 464745 6949471 8473322 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 5906166 231381 52198 Bible translation, literacy, and related mobilization and discipleship activities. Pioneer Bible teams around the world are ministering to 26 million people in 62 different language projects in 14 countries. During 2014, Pioneer Bible personnel processed over 113,000 verses of Scripture from one stage of the translation process to the next. This includes rough drafts, exegetical check, comprehension check, peer check, consultant check, published, and revised. Twelve New Testaments and 1 full Bible were completed in 2014, an unprecedented number of translation projects achieving a key milestone. Numerous individual books of the Bible were published, along with other discipleship materials in local languages. Audio recordings in local languages were also produced. 708726 0 37488 Recruitment. Recruiting new missionaries is key to the mission of Pioneer Bible. The organization had 43 new recruits in 2014. Pioneer Bible held 31 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 Pioneer Bible plays within this global need. About 120 of these are serious inquirers. Training new and current missionaries is an integral part of Pioneer Bible's mission. In 2014, personal and professional coaching was provided to 114 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 200 people during the year: Discovery and Discovery Intensive, Partnership Development, Bush Mechanics and Electronics, Community Health Evangelism, Communicating the Gospel in an Oral Society, Translation: Relevance Theory, Leadership through Coaching, Scripture Impact through Medicine, Team Dynamics and Primary Health Care. Ongoing training activities continued daily with new recruits and missionaries in transition. 247070 0 0 Missionary Care - The Care Department served the missionary teams in numerous ways in 2014. There were dozens of re-entry contacts and pastoral care debriefs with returning missionaries. Over 2,500 written contacts were made to encourage and provide spiritual nurture as well as hundreds of calls. Hundreds of sessions were conducted with missionary teams to assist in re-entry and field challenges. The Care Department provided leadership for 5 major events - 2 different Five-Day Prayer and Fasting events, a Field Workers Reunion, a Parents of Missionaries Seminar, and a Discover Week Prayer Team. A Fasting and Prayer emphasis was initiated so that at least one person was fasting and praying each day of the year. A 24/7 prayer initiative continued with over one hundred people praying at least once a week. Two dozen chapel services were conducted and 1 overseas spiritual retreat held. Hospitality meals and lodging were provided for hundreds of missionary teams. There were 9 overseas trips taken by U.S. based personnel to provide spiritual nurture, encouragement, and direction to field missionaries. 6861962 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 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 34 0 1 217 1 0 1 PP NH GV TZ UG GG 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 13 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AK AZ 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 12000 0 35901 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 Lindy Pate Bd Member/Branch Rep 40.00 X 18600 0 4742 Bryan Harrison Bd Member/Branch Rep 40.00 X 23068 0 7439 Yancy Fariss Bd Member/Branch Rep (Pt Yr) 40.00 X 20200 0 7650 Mike Herchenroeder Bd Member/Branch Rep (Pt Yr) 40.00 X 17863 0 0 Michael Barton Bd Member/Branch Rep (Pt Yr) 40.00 X 23315 0 7741 Jeff Wilhoit Executive Vice President 40.00 X 43200 0 34800 Jack Straus Financial and Legal Accoun 40.00 X 67740 0 0 Michael Scott Graves Personnel Officer 40.00 X 37800 0 24000 Rich Sheeley Mobilization & Development 40.00 X 54788 0 20880 318574 0 143153 0 0 0 0 0 73695 10367731 81616 10441426 Pioneer Missions Insti 611600 26752 26752 Usage Fees 812900 23807 23807 Administrative Fees 561000 22835 22835 Reimbursement Fees 900099 16270 16270 10031 10031 99695 11290 11290 89116 99125 -10009 -10009 -10009 80412 19500 86261 1125 -5849 18375 12526 12526 1520 73695 12295 -10775 -10775 10544153 89686 0 13041 231381 231381 461727 241545 125627 94555 108903 80148 20807 7948 5003423 3682315 955960 365148 483394 387275 74460 21659 271537 201399 59648 10490 3075 2545 530 26884 26884 157033 102309 54380 344 13182 6591 6591 260766 215692 29782 15292 202635 131580 56727 14328 125676 88444 18616 18616 1211747 1124409 26430 60908 68340 61268 3623 3449 166739 108355 29192 29192 5379 1575 3804 Professional Developmen 112600 105844 3689 3067 Hospitality 41331 39348 548 1435 Maintenance, Equipment 36819 36527 292 All Other Expenses 24022 15628 8144 250 3709 -2216 6902 -977 9020302 6861962 1506045 652295 X 1797412 1043091 371576 382745 3428134 4172986 1013771 1698869 131990 162036 98119 125283 4616786 1837893 2729262 2778893 7401276 8938067 451805 464745 451805 464745 X 3467644 3992528 3481827 4480794 6949471 8473322 7401276 8938067 1523851 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 6220279 7501484 8036697 9047372 10441426 41247258 6220279 7501484 8036697 9047372 10441426 41247258 41247258 7301 6794 6208 10655 11290 42248 5880 36190 14100 1520 57690 41347196 1132117 0.99760 0.98810 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 237371 237371 3402430 1146834 2255596 246298 218610 27688 730687 472449 258238 2778893 X 10655573 111420 111420 10544153 0 10544153 9131722 111420 111420 9020302 0 9020302 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, 2014, 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 2011. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct Rental Expenses 99,125. Fundraising Event Direct Expenses 12,295. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct Rental Expenses 99,125. Fundraising Event Direct Expenses 12,295. Schedule D, Part XI and XII, Line 2d Rental expenses 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 5 48 Program services Bible translation and literacy 1517816 South Asia 1 1 Program Services Bible translation and literacy 44088 Sub-Saharan Africa 6 64 Program services Bible translation and literacy 2602245 Russia and the Newly Independent States 3 11 Program Services Bible translation and literacy 377481 Europe 2 6 Program services Bible Translation and Literacy 160529 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 44071 South Asia 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 60177 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 113431 Russia and the Newly Independent States 0 0 Grants to Recipients located in region 815 Europe 0 0 Grants to Recipients located in region 404 North America (not US) 0 0 Grants to Recipients located in region 10413 17 130 0 0 17 130 4919838 11632 4931470 North America - Canada and Mexico, but but not the United States Bible translation and literacy 10000 Check South Asia Bible translation and literacy 35468 Wire South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Bible translation and literacy 24709 Wire Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina, Faso, Bible translation and literacy 19863 Wire 4 0 General Assistance East Asia & the Pacific 691 11767 Cash payments Medical East Asia & the Pacific 657 9020 Medicines, Clinical Visit Fair Market Value Food East Asia & the Pacific 600 5705 Food Fair Market Value Clothing East Asia & the Pacific 48 625 Clothing Fair Market Value Travel East Asia & the Pacific 159 3613 Transportation Costs Fair Market Value Education East Asia & the Pacific 75 6987 Books, School Fees, Supplies Fair Market Value Shelter East Asia & the Pacific 2 133 Housing Assistance Fair Market Value Community Development East Asia and the Pacific 242 2481 Building Fair Market Value General Assistance Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, 1102 14999 Cash Payment Medical Sub-Saharan Africa 343 9590 Medicines, Clinic Visits Fair Market Value Food Sub-Saharan Africa 939 9570 Food Fair Market Value Clothing Sub-Saharan Africa 9 150 Clothing Fair Market Value Travel Sub-Saharan Africa 260 2121 Transportation Costs Fair Market Value Education Sub-Saharan Africa 527 8141 Books, School Fees, Supplies Fair Market Value Shelter Sub-Saharan Africa 652 5657 Housing Assistance Fair Market Value Community Development Sub-Saharan Africa 3406 36552 Buildings Fair Market Value General Assistance Russia and Neighboring States 56 568 Cash payment Education Russia and Neighboring States 1 247 Books, School Fees, Supplies Fair Market Value Education Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) 1 404 Books, School Fees, Supplies 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. San Antonio Event 33150 31630 1520 4062 2349 Arkansas Banquet 42065 42065 5884 75215 73695 1520 4062 8233 12295 -10775 Rebecca Pruett Family of Greg Pruett, President & Board Member 14400 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 23100 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 10200 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 19453 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 21351 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 10 81616 FMV-Stock Exchange Price 0 0 1 0 Part I, Column (b): The number of contributions reported is the number of contributions received, not the number of items contributed. 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.