College of Biblical Studies-houston
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
College of Biblical Studies-houston is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1979, with $4,673,614 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
7000 Regency Square Blvd, Houston, TX, 77036 EIN 74-2016083 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2023)
$4.7M
▼ 47.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$9.2M
Net assets
$8.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for College of Biblical Studies-houston— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -97% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For College of Biblical Studies-houston: 11 mo reserves · -97% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for College of Biblical Studies-houston— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For College of Biblical Studies-houston: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $7.7M (FY2013) to $4.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.7MNet assets $8.6M
Operating margin
-97.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.4M
Total liabilities
$2.7M
Net assets
$8.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,673,614▼47.9% | $9,215,520▲5.4% | $8,638,862▼34.6% | $11,382,103▼30.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $8,971,690▲4.7% | $8,746,354▲2.9% | $13,212,857▲1.6% | $16,385,578▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $8,568,117▲1.8% | $8,496,008▲9.4% | $12,998,924▲0.6% | $14,076,191▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $8,419,661▼4.7% | $7,765,019▼14.8% | $12,926,815▲5.3% | $14,326,805▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $8,837,919▲10.1% | $9,114,073▲21.0% | $12,272,173▼14.5% | $13,452,416▼13.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $8,026,614▲10.9% | $7,529,701▲22.4% | $14,348,327▲3.6% | $15,563,904▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $7,237,865▲10.3% | $6,151,680▲0.8% | $13,851,414▲8.5% | $15,219,600▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $6,561,913▲24.3% | $6,103,321▼3.1% | $12,765,229▲3.7% | $13,881,702▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,277,349▼1.1% | $6,299,859▼18.1% | $12,306,637▼7.7% | $13,685,444▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $5,338,523▼30.4% | $7,694,487▲0.9% | $13,329,147▼15.0% | $14,502,465▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $7,673,868 | $7,626,666▲12.5% | $15,685,111▲0.3% | $16,149,088▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $6,776,662▲8.7% | $15,637,909▼0.1% | $16,182,299▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,234,026▲2.2% | $15,654,448▲2.4% | $16,324,643▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $6,097,771▲6.8% | $15,284,613▲1.7% | $15,964,672▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $5,711,623 | $15,033,453 | $16,054,479 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $14.0M total
65 grants to College of Biblical Studies-houston totaling $14.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Frequently asked questions
- Is College of Biblical Studies-houston a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. College of Biblical Studies-houston is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-2016083, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is College of Biblical Studies-houston's EIN?
- College of Biblical Studies-houston's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-2016083.
- How much revenue does College of Biblical Studies-houston report?
- College of Biblical Studies-houston reported $4,673,614 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does College of Biblical Studies-houston have?
- CharityIndex grades College of Biblical Studies-houston D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for College of Biblical Studies-houston (EIN 74-2016083) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.