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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2026 Expires: February 2028

Bible League International

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
3
(866) 825-4636
1 Bible League Plaza
Crete, IL, 60417
https://www.Bibleleague.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Bible League International does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 3 (Frequency and Attendance of Board Meetings)
An organization shall have a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per year of the full governing body with a majority in attendance, with face-to-face participation. A conference call of the full board can substitute for one of the three meetings of the governing body. For all meetings, alternative modes of participation are acceptable for those with physical disabilities.

BLI does not meet this Standard because:

  • The board of directors held two meetings in 2025.

Bible League International meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to serve under-resourced church globally through the provision of Bibles, biblical resources, and training to transform lives worldwide through God's Word."

Year, State Incorporated:
1942, IL

Bible League International (BLI) reports that it serves the under-resourced Church with Bibles and training to transform lives worldwide through God’s Word. The organization states that it reached 2,760,971 in 2024 and trained 173,841 leaders. BLI also reported that it planted 2,104 churches, provided 1,380,732 Bibles worldwide, and provided 4,559,900 Biblical resources.

For the year ended September 30, 2024, Bible League International's program expenses were:

Program expenses $21,316,719
Total Program Expenses $21,316,719

Chief Executive
Jos Snoep, President and Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$200,381

Chair of the Board
Daniel A. Chapman

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Owner, Redd Remedies and Sunrise Health foods

Board Size
13

Paid Staff Size
140

*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Membership appeals, Thrift stores

Fundraising costs were 21% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $25,066,779, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Bible League International's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions $22,716,005
Legacies and bequests $2,350,774
Investment income, net $2,187,061
Scripture sales $167,299
Other income $55,469
Total Income $27,476,608

Programs: 72% Fundraising: 18% Administrative: 11%

Total Income $27,476,608
Total expenses: $29,646,275
  Program expenses $21,316,719
  Fundraising expenses $5,212,904
  Administrative expenses $3,116,652
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-2,169,667
Beginning Net Assets $24,345,327
Other Changes In Net Assets $270,491
Ending Net Assets $22,446,151
Total Liabilities $4,327,289
Total Assets $26,773,440

Note: In the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" represents change in value of annuities and trusts ($301,742) and foreign currenty translation adjustment (-$31,251).

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance