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UNFOLDINGWORD

EIN 14-1888977 ORLANDO, FL

Revenue 2025
$9,823,862
Expenses 2025
$9,763,580

Program services were 76.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
X02
Classification
1700
Street
13485 VETERANS WAY STE 460

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2025

Mission

The Organization exists to see the Church in every People Group and the Bible in Every Language. The Organization catalyzes and equips church networks so that they are empowered and successful in reaching the least reached.

Activities or mission (Part I)

The Organization exists to see the Church in every People Group and the Bible in Every Language.

  • Whole Bible Whole Nation (WBWN): The Whole Bible for the Whole Nation (WBWN) portfolio is designed to equip and empower church networks to reach underrepresented people groups by expanding ministry efforts, training leaders, and facilitating Bible translation. Its primary focus is on building capacity, enabling churches to continue planting new congregations and developing maturity through the translation of scripture. Supporting holistic development, the WBWN strategy addresses various needs and promotes ownership and sustainability. It aims to reduce reliance on external support by providing stewardship training and encouraging long-term planning. One of the Organization's objectives for this portfolio is to demonstrate that Church-Centric Bible Translation (CCBT) is an effective strategy across the world's major regions. There are seven active WBWN programs: Sudan, Islands-Asia, Southeast Asia, Benin, Chad, Iran, and Colombia. In 2025, the Whole Bible for Whole Nation (WBWN) portfolio advanced a scalable, church-led model for Scripture engagement and translation. WBWN phases were formally defined and used to evaluate progress across seven active programs, including a new one this year. A key achievement was the completion and presentation of the Sudan case study at the Bible Translation conference, demonstrating the effectiveness of integrating theological formation into the Bible translation process in the context of an unreached people group. The Organization expanded its global partnerships with new field partners in Myanmar, the Islands-Asia, and Colombia. The Organization increased its reach by engaging in 52 additional languages, bringing the total to 405. Of these, 183 were All-Access-Goals languages for which no current Bible is available. The Organization engaged 44 additional Unreached People Groups (UPGs), totaling 203, and expanded into 19 new countries, bringing its overall reach to 50.Scripture access outputs also increased, with 10 additional Open Bible Story (OBS) sets completed, bringing the total to 193. These activities strengthened local church capacity and expanded access to Scripture and discipleship resources in underserved language communities worldwide.

    Expenses $4,097,657

  • Strategic Language Resources: The Strategic Language Resources (SLR) portfolio aims to address the resource gaps and challenges that impede Bible translation, particularly in unreached communities. It provides open-licensed and accessible resources and tools to empower local church networks to lead translation efforts. This approach ensures sustainable access to Scripture in the languages that resonate most with these communities. The portfolio focuses on several key needs, including equipping church networks with resources to reach unreached people groups and translate the Bible into their heart languages. It also aims to enhance accessibility by providing unrestricted access to Bible translation sources and training materials in languages the global church understands. Additionally, it seeks to overcome barriers, such as reliance on all-rights-reserved English resources.In 2025, the Organization continued to expand and strengthen its Strategic Language Resources to support church-led Bible engagement and translation worldwide. The Organization completed English Book Package entries covering 21,102 verses, representing 67% of Scripture, and finalized 30 additional Book Packages, bringing the total to 318. The Organization also added one new Strategic Language to the Book Package process, bringing the total to 16.The Organization completed the First Principles of Bible Translation video series and presented it at the Eurasia Distribution and Media Consultation (EMDC), equipping church and ministry leaders with foundational translation concepts.In 2025, the Organization developed and tested a new training suite, Foundations of Bible Translation (Foundations BT), designed specifically for oral-preference and first-time translation teams. This suite includes six instructional videos, a simplified Bible translation framework, and AI-powered access to unfoldingWord's core translation guides. Foundations BT introduces a clear, visual, and community-based process built around three core principles: Understand, Translate, and Check, with practical guiding questions that help teams apply these principles in their own cultural and ministry contexts. The Organization successfully tested this approach in 17 countries, demonstrating its effectiveness in equipping local churches to engage Scripture translation in sustainable and accessible ways.

    Expenses $2,155,995

  • Technology: The Tools and Technology portfolio addresses the critical shortage of accessible, self-service Bible translation tools for church networks in under-resourced and restricted-access areas. It also highlights the need for global software developers to engage in this ministry. Current translation tools often require advanced technological infrastructure, formal training, and external oversight, creating barriers for many language communities that desire Scripture in their heart language. Key issues being addressed include the spiritual needs of people without access to a complete Bible, technological obstacles, and the fact that existing Bible translation tools typically require internet access, consultants, and complex software. These requirements make them inaccessible to churches in remote areas. Additionally, the initiative seeks to address the persecution and security risks faced by churches in restricted-access regions by providing decentralized, offline-capable solutions that allow them to continue translation efforts safely. Another important focus is meeting the needs of oral cultures and low literacy communities, particularly for unreached people who rely on oral learning. This portfolio initiative aims to provide open-licensed, mobile-friendly, and offline translation tools, equipping churches to lead their own translation efforts without depending on external experts.In 2025, the Organization hosted the Open Components Ecosystem (OCE) Hackathon, engaging over 50 participants from 10 organizations. This collaborative event generated 11 innovative projects that advanced Bible translation technology and methodology. The Organization's global community continues to grow, with 2,702 translators actively using unfoldingWord tools worldwide.This year, the Organization launched a new tool, BT Servant, a multilingual, AI-powered assistant designed specifically for Church-Based Bible translation teams. Built on unfoldingWord's curated Biblical resources and training, BT Servant delivers trustworthy insights in multiple languages via accessible platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram, even in low-connectivity regions. BT Servant was piloted in Kenya and Indonesia, receiving highly positive user feedback and demonstrating its potential to revolutionize translation support globally.

    Expenses $786,305

  • Catalyzation: The Catalyzation Portfolio serves a vital purpose by equipping church leaders and translation practitioners with Church-Centric Bible Translation methodologies. This initiative provides a global platform for sharing best practices, addressing challenges, and developing innovative solutions. It aims to strengthen collaborative partnerships and networks among churches, translation organizations, and funding bodies while informing and inviting churches and organizations to engage in projects and collaborations. By tackling these gaps, the project will accelerate the availability of Scripture in new languages, promote sustainable translation movements, and ensure that churches remain at the forefront of Bible translation efforts. In 2025, the Organization hosted its fourth annual Global CCBT Forum in Kenya, hosting 85 participants from 30 organizations who spoke 30 different mother tongues. This attendance reflects a 40% increase over 2024, highlighting growing interest and collaboration within the global church translation movement.Since 2017, the Organization has delivered 20,160 training hours across 215 events, equipping church leaders and translation teams worldwide with essential skills and resources.A major milestone in scholarship and resource accessibility is the forthcoming release of the Greek New Testament (GNT), a world-class, openly licensed edition developed by expert textual critics at The Center for New Testament Textual Studies at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, with support from Biblica and illumiNations. This high-quality, open-access resource will serve the global church and Bible translation efforts for generations to come, removing longstanding barriers and enabling unrestricted use.

    Expenses $388,167

As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2025

As listed in Part VII of the 2025 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Aaron Erickson

    Treasurer & Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8

  • Al Anderstrom

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8

  • David Reeves

    President & CEO

    Total calculated
    $196,050
    From this org
    $141,700
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $54,350
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $141,700
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $54,350
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $196,050

  • Max Anders

    Vice Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8

  • Michael Vos

    Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8

  • Joel Hunter

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8

  • Damian Gerke

    Director (began 08/2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8

  • James Ungaro

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $139,050
    From this org
    $135,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,050
    Hours/week
    40

  • Christopher Klapp

    Research & Development

    Total calculated
    $140,347
    From this org
    $140,347
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Eric Steggerda

    Field Networks (end 12/2025)

    Total calculated
    $137,790
    From this org
    $134,010
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $3,780
    Hours/week
    40

  • Jesse Griffin

    COO

    Total calculated
    $136,265
    From this org
    $132,200
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,065
    Hours/week
    40

  • Timothy Jore

    Innovation & Strategy

    Total calculated
    $154,588
    From this org
    $149,989
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,599
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $149,989
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,599
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $154,588

  • Perry Oakes

    Content

    Total calculated
    $113,095
    From this org
    $110,150
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $2,945
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2025
    Revenue
    $9,823,862
    Expenses
    $9,763,580
    Contributions
    $9,771,384
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2024
    Revenue
    $10,663,044
    Expenses
    $9,818,631
    Contributions
    $10,641,532
    Grants paid
    $2,048
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $10,976,427
    Expenses
    $10,823,758
    Contributions
    $10,963,004
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $9,854,171
    Expenses
    $9,630,083
    Contributions
    $9,844,959
    Grants paid
    $0

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $5,928,855
    Expenses
    $6,070,391
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,675,251

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $5,268,126
    Expenses
    $4,427,158
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,688,668

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $4,239,007
    Expenses
    $3,873,176
    Assets (EOY)
    $774,107

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,304,432
    Expenses
    $1,149,938
    Assets (EOY)
    $225,955

  • 2016 · 990-EZ

    Revenue
    $80,080
    Expenses
    $124,417
    Assets (EOY)
    $76,796

  • 2015 · 990-EZ

    Revenue
    $146,321
    Expenses
    $258,422
    Assets (EOY)
    $117,829

  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $385,779
    Expenses
    $330,733
    Assets (EOY)
    $243,275

  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $257,200
    Expenses
    $262,504
    Assets (EOY)
    $186,546

  • 2012 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $172,001
    Assets (EOY)
    $184,461

  • 2011 · 990-EZ

    Revenue
    $164,073
    Expenses
    $102,913
    Assets (EOY)
    $96,507

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Taxable family

From Schedule R Parts I, III and IV: entities that legally are the filer, and taxable partnerships, corporations and trusts it is related to. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money.

Disregarded entities on its 2025 return

  • See Schedule R Part VII

    DE

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 29 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2025, the newest we have parsed for this organization.