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See Schedule O for remaining Mission statement. false false 5633717 2149530 0 Bible Translation & Bible Publishing: Biblica translates the Bible into languages spoken by 1 million-plus speakers. In its 203-year history, the organization has translated the Bible into more than 100 languages. During the year ended February 29, 2012, Biblica worked on 37 translation & first printing projects: 13 projects in Africa, 13 in Asia, 5 in Europe, 2 in Latin America, and 4 in the Middle East. Biblica completed 5 translations so more than 643 million people can engage with God's Word in their everyday language. We published first printings of 4 completed translations. Please see Schedule O for additional accomplishments. 5914246 2482948 12735077 Bible Engagement: Increasingly more people lack even basic Bible knowledge. Biblica translates, publishes & provides Scripture-based resources & programs to engage people more deeply in the knowledge, understanding, & application of Scripture. Church leaders in developing nations often lack pastoral training & resources. Our regional staff conduct seminars & provide study Bibles & other materials to equip church leaders & pastors to lead their congregations into the truth of God's Word. Please see Schedule O for additional accomplishments. 8094657 8150901 Distribution: The Organization provides Bibles and a broad range of Christian products to bookstores, churches, and individuals through its distribution centers in Tennessee, Georgia, and Nevada. Through this service, the Organization is able to provide the broadest range of Christian resources to Christian consumers throughout North America, Africa, and other parts of the world. 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For FYE 2/29/12, temporarily restricted net assets are restricted for use in bible translation and bible engagement ministries. Uncertain Tax Positions Part X, Line 2 MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. other revenue on books, not on return part xii, line 2d Reclass Cost of Goods Sold to Statement of Revenue 34,567,831 Reclass Rental Expense to Statement of Revenue 168,518 total 34,736,349 other revenue on return, not on books part xii, line 4b difference due to audited financials rounded to thousands 611 other expenses on books, not on return part xiii, line 2d Reclass Cost of Goods Sold to Statement of Revenue 34,567,831 Reclass Rental Expense to Statement of Revenue 168,518 difference due to audited financials rounded to thousands 1,332 Loss on disposal of discontinued operations 5,940,000* total 40,677,681 * The audited financial statements disclose a loss on discontinued operations of 5,940,000. This loss did not occur until after the organization's year end, therefore the loss is unrealized and will not be recognized for tax purposes for the FYE 02/29/2012. The loss on Disposition will be reflected in the following year. other changes in net assets part XI, line 8 difference due to audited financials rounded to thousands (1,943) Loss on disposal of discontinued operations (5,940,000)* total (5,941,943) * The audited financial statements disclose a loss on discontinued operations of 5,940,000. This loss did not occur until after the organization's year end, therefore the loss is unrealized and will not be recognized for tax purposes for the FYE 02/29/2012. The loss on Disposition will be reflected in the following year. true Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services bible engagement 625515 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services bible engagement 649556 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services bible engagement 802412 South Asia 0 0 Program Services bible engagement 174795 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services bible engagement 245739 Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services bible engagement 30830 South America 0 0 Program Services bible engagement 18510 North America 0 0 Grantmaking 5592 Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services travel 7855 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services travel 2979 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services travel 3211 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services travel 2068 North America 0 0 Program Services travel 982 South America 0 0 Program Services travel 7056 South Asia 0 0 Program Services travel 3843 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services travel 282 0 0 0 0 2581225 2581225 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA BIBLE PRGM. 476342 WIRE TRNSFR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA BIBLE PRGM. 58853 SEE PART V COST EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAN BIBLE PRGM. 649556 WIRE TRNSFR EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFI BIBLE PRGM. 104021 WIRE TRNSFR EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFI BIBLE PRGM. 134818 WIRE TRNSFR SOUTH ASIA BIBLE PRGM. 174795 WIRE TRNSFR MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AF BIBLE PRGM. 802412 WIRE TRNSFR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA BIBLE PRGM. 90320 SEE PART V FMV CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE BIBLE PRGM. 19540 SEE PART V FMV EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFI BIBLE PRGM. 6900 SEE PART V FMV CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE BIBLE PRGM. 11290 SEE PART V FMV SOUTH AMERICA BIBLE PRGM. 18510 SEE PART V FMV North America BIBLE PRGM. 5592 WIRE TRNSFER 11 1 false false true false false false Monitoring the use of grant funds Part I, Line 2 Biblica US, Inc. carries out the international portion of its Bible translation, Bible publishing and Bible engagement ministry programs principally through its ministry related Biblca US, Inc. affilliated organizations. Funds and Scripture products granted to Biblica affiliates are monitored through quarterly stewardship reports, quarterly financial reporting, personal visits to the ministry programs conducted, and periodic field audits. Occasionally, Biblica US, Inc. grants funds and Scripture products to non-affiliated ministry organizations servicing regions where biblica has no active ministry programs. Partner ministry organizations receiving grants from Biblica US, Inc. are required to provide stewardship reports to biblica US, Inc., accounting for their use of funds and Scripture products received. descriptions of non-cash assistance part II, column h LINE 2 - 41,760 REACH FOR LIFE NT'S LINE 8 - 45,160 Reach for Life NTs LINE 9 - 14,858 Bibles & Backpacks LINE 10 - 30,000 Scripture Booklets LINE 11 - 4,508 NTs LINE 12 - 11,274 Bibles and Backpacks Reporting of Foreign Grants Part I, Line 3 A portion of the grants to Biblica East Asia Pacific and Biblica Latin America reported on Schedule I are for foreign activity. The specific grant amounts for foreign activity are difficult to identify as a portion is related to the support of its U.S. operations, and a portion is related to foreign activities. true BIBLICA EAST ASIA PACIFIC 1820 JET STREAM COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80921 841276362 501(C)3 448345 BIBLE ENGAGEMENT BIBLICA LATIN AMERICA 1820 JET STREAM COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80921 841262408 501(C)3 1148038 BIBLE ENGAGEMENT BIBLICA MINISTRIES FOUNDATION 1820 JET STREAM COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80921 841190575 501(C)3 8539 BIBLE ENGAGEMENT US GOVERNMENT- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 1400 defense pentagon washington DC 20301 359990000 GOVERNMENT 278019 FMV 93,157 BIBLES BIBLE ENGAGEMENT CITY REACHERS INC 1820 JET STREAM COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80921 270950442 501(C)3 34929 FMV 18,219 PORTIONS BIBLE ENGAGEMENT HERE'S LIFE INNER CITY 2112 BROADWAY ST NE MINNEAPOLIS MN 55413 956006173 501(C)3 17212 FMV 34,424 TOYS BIBLE ENGAGEMENT OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 7100 FOREST POINT BLVD CHARLOTTE NC 28217 581437002 501(C)3 71500 FMV 55,000 BIBLES & PACS BIBLE ENGAGEMENT SERVANT SENDERS PO BOX 17842 EL PASO TX 79917 010865027 501(C)3 15806 FMV 12,846 BIBLES & PACS BIBLE ENGAGEMENT VINELIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 7845 LOOKOUT RD LONGMOUNT CO 80503 840772743 501(C)3 9382 FMV 8,016 BIBLES & PACS BIBLE ENGAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES 8701 LEEDS RD KANSAS CITY MO 64129 440610626 501(C)3 17640 FMV 10,116 BIBLES & PACS BIBLE ENGAGEMENT CENTRO VIDA 1335 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TX 79936 741899692 501(C)3 6990 FMV 3,966 BIBLES & PACS BIBLE ENGAGEMENT 11 0 monitoring the use of grant funds - Part I, line 2 Amounts are granted to Biblica US, Inc's affiliated organizations registered in the United States (Biblica East Asia Pacific and Biblica Latin America, respectively). Funds and Scripture products granted to the affiliated organizations are monitored through quarterly stewardship reports, quarterly financial reports and field visits. Grants made to the US Government - Department of Defense represent custom Bibles and New Testaments provided to US military and military hospital chaplains, for free distribution to deployed troops, including those recovering from injuries. X X true true X X false true false false false false false true false Doug Lockhart 159455 0 15000 0 578 0 10000 0 18422 0 203455 0 0 0 Scott Bolinder 0 132300 0 0 0 0 0 10000 0 15177 0 157477 0 0 Housing Allowance Part I, Line 1a Esteban Fernandez, the Area Executive Director for Biblica Latin America is an ordained minister of the gospel on assignment from his church. A portion of his approved salary is designated as ministerial housing allowance, and is excluded from taxable wages. Travel for Companions Part I, Line 1a Doug Lockhart and Scott Bolinder are allowed spousal travel. Spouses may accompany them during extended periods in Colorado Springs up to four times per year. In addition, Mr. bolinder's spouse is also permitted to accompany him on international trips at his expense, as approved in advance by the Biblica CEO. This benefit was not utilized during FYE 02/29/2012. Non-Fixed Payments Part I, Line 7 A discretionary bonus, based on his annual performance evaluation, was paid out to the CEO of Biblica during the 2011 tax year. deferred compensation plan part I, Line 4b During the year ending February 29, 2012 the Biblica CEO as well as the president of global publishing, participated in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan in which $10,000 each was accrued towards future retirement and or severance pay. X 160035 selling price X 6 52712 fair market value X toys 1 533 selling price 0 false true false contributions Part I, column b column b represents the number of contributions received. Members Part VI, Line 6 Biblica US is a member corporation, with Biblica Inc. as the sole corporate member. Describe circumstances for members electing governing body Part VI, Line 7a All Biblica US Board of Directors and Officers must also be approved by the Board of Biblica, Inc. governance decisions subject to approval by members Part VI, Line 7b Certain actions of Biblica US inc. require the approval of the Biblica Inc. (parent) Board, including the approval of the annual budget, and the purchase and sale of real property. Describe Process to review the form 990 Part VI, Line 11b Prior to filing, the Form 990 is reviewed and approved by a committee of the Board with copies provided to the entire Board of Directors. Describe how conlfict of interest policy is monitored & enforced Part VI, Line 12c Annually, the organization's directors and officers are required to review the Conflict of Interest Policy and sign a statement indicating that either there are no known conflicts of interest, or disclosing known conflicts of interest. Any financial transactions with a related party or involving any officer or director with a conflict of interest are precluded from participating in any voting or approving on matters where a conflict exists. Describe process for determining compensation Part VI, Line 15a The compensation of the organization's CEO is established by the Board of Directors with consideration given to compensation provided to other CEOs of organizations of like kind and size. Biblica also conducted an independent salary survey/comparability study in September 2010 for three of its top executive positions. The salaries and benefits of the CEO is reviewed by the organization's Board of Directors annually and is documented on the minutes of the board sessions. Describe process for determining compensation Part VI, Line 15b Compensation of the organization's other officers and key employees are established by the CEO, after considering comparable compensation for similar positions with similar organizations and experience. Annually, the compensation and benefits of these other officers and key employees are also reviewed by the organization's Board of Directors and documented in the minutes. Public Disclosure of Documents Part VI, Line 19 Copies of Form 990 for Biblica US, Inc. and copies of the audited financial statements of Biblica US, Inc. and Subsidiaries are available to the public in the following ways: (1) accessing them directly on www.Biblica.com, (2) Requesting copies in writing addressed to: Biblica US, Inc. 1820 Jet Stream Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80921, or (3) in person, available for public inspection at our corporate offices: 1820 Jet Stream Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80921, M-F from 8:00AM to 4:30 PM. In addition, other governing documents, including Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption, and the organization's Conflict of Interest Policy, are available for public inspection at our corporate offices, or upon written request. Other changes in Net assets Part XI, Line 5 difference due to audited financials rounded to thousands 4 Net Assets Part XI, Line 6 Net Assets of 10,080,396 do not include the loss on discontinued operations of 5,940,000 as the loss was incurred after the organization's year-end on 03/16/2012. Due to this, net assets will not agree back to the audited financial statements. Organization's mission statement cont. part III, Line 1 Our work will be complete when every person in the world is given the opportunity to encounter Jesus Christ through God's Word and be transformed. Biblica's ministry extends worldwide to provide God's Word to people through Bible translation, Bible publishing, Bible engagement, and distribution. Program Service 1 cont. PArt III, Line 4a Also, Biblica annually publishes over 24.5 million Bibles & biblical resources in print, audio, & video formats to meet the needs of people in different cultures, conditions, & beliefs. These resources consist of full Bibles, New Testaments, Scripture portions, & other biblical resources. Program Service 2 cont. Part III, Line 4b In order to enhance Bible readership, understanding, and engagement, Community Bible Experience programs help churches bring people together to read, understand, and apply God's Word. Biblica Bible engagement programs include Children for Christ, Reach4Life, Military Outreach, Prison Ministry, and Scripture Outreach. Biblica partners with local churches worldwide to support their Scripture needs and outreach efforts, and with ministries including Campus Crusade for Christ, Compassion International, Prison Fellowship, Samaritan's Purse, Youth with a Mission, World Hope International, World Relief, and Word Vision. In total, 24.5 million Scripture resources were provided directly and through our ministry partners to transform lives. Biblica also provided online access to the Bible in 38 languages. Biblica.com and associated websites recorded over 87 million page views from visitors around the world during the year ended February 29, 2012. Common Paymaster Part VII Biblica US, Inc. serves as the Common Paymaster for Biblica US, Biblica Inc., and also for all of the US citizens or US resident employees of the following related Biblica entities: Biblica, Inc.; Biblica Ministries Foundation; Biblica Latin America; and Biblica East Asia Pacific. Compensation and benefits paid by Biblica US, Inc. on behalf of these Biblica related organizations, although reported on Form W-2 by Biblica US, Inc. as the common paymaster, are reimbursed by the Biblica related organizations receiving the benefits of these employee's services. HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Doug Lockhart TITLE:Biblica CEO HOURS:10 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Charles Keith Danby TITLE:Int'l CEO HOURS:40 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Mike Richards Sr TITLE:Chairman HOURS:2 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Robert Gluskin TITLE:Vice-Chair HOURS:2 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Sherrie Farrell TITLE:Director HOURS:2 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Hank Smith TITLE:Director HOURS:2 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Andy Goodwin TITLE:Director HOURS:2 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Robert Dinolfo TITLE:CFO HOURS:13 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Marcie Welden TITLE:Secretary HOURS:20 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Scott Bolinder TITLE:President- Global Publishing HOURS:39 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Evelyn Lemly TITLE:President- Resource Developmnt HOURS:39 HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Esteban Fernandez TITLE:Area Exec Director- Latin Amer HOURS:40 INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY CANADA 2425 MATHESON BLVD E 8TH FLOOR MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO CA L4W 5K4 FUNDRAISING CA Biblica US true BIBLICA INC 1820 JET STREAM DRIVE COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80921 208532152 ADMIN CO 501(C)(3) line 9 na false BIBLICA LATIN AMERICA 1820 JET STREAM DRIVE COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80921 841262408 BIBLE MNISTRY CO 501(C)(3) line 7 BIBLICA INC false BIBLICA MINISTRIES FOUNDATION 1820 JET STREAM DRIVE COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80921 841190575 SUPPORT ORG CO 501(C)(3) LN11 type I BIBLICA INC false BIBLICA EAST ASIA PACIFIC 1820 JET STREAM DRIVE COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80921 841276362 BIBLE MNISTRY CO 501(C)(3) line 7 BIBLICA INC false BIBLICA EUROPE MINISTRIES TRUST 2 WOODSTOCK LINK BELFAST UNITED KINGDOM UK BT6 8DD BIBLE MNISTRY UK BIBLICA INC false false true true true false false false true true false true false true true true true false false