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Community Bible Study

Provide materials for and conduct Bible study classes.

Religion Colorado Springs, CO EIN 510233462 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Community Bible Study

Community Bible Study is a religion organization based in COLORADO SPGS, United States. Annual revenue: $13.0 million. EIN: 510233462.

Founded
Headquarters
Colorado Springs, CO
Foundation type
Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i))
NTEE code
X20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1978

Mission

Provide materials for and conduct Bible study classes.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.17%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Community Bible Study is a registered religion nonprofit based in Colorado Springs, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 510233462. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $15M in annual revenue. 88 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Community Bible Study has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 92/100.

Community Bible Study is located in Colorado Springs, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.

Based on official tax filings, Community Bible Study has $15M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Community Bible Study is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $15M in annual revenue. The organization has 88 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Community Bible Study. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Community Bible Study has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Community Bible Study is a religion organization based in COLORADO SPGS, United States. Annual revenue: $13.0 million. EIN: 510233462. Community Bible Study is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.

Among religion charities registered in United States: Community Bible Study's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $15M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Community Bible Study are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Community Bible Study is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 510233462, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

HE
Helder Martines
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

BO
Bob M••••
Trustee
CH
Chris B••••
Finance Director
CU
Curtis E••••••••
Vice-Chair
DE
Debbie C•••••••
Trustee
DE
Debbie C••••••• t••• e•••• 1•••••
Trustee
DE
Deb C••••
Board Chair
GA
Gayle K••••
Trustee
HE
Helder M•••••••
Executive Director
JA
Jacquelyn P•••••
Secretary
JA
Jacquie P•••••
Secretary
JA
James F••••••
Director
JI
Jim S••••
Treasurer
JO
John N••••
Treasurer
JO
John V•• E••
Trustee
JU
Julie R••••••
Trustee
KA
Karl K•••
Trustee
KE
Keith S••••••
International Director
KI
Kimm C•••
Executive Director (through 05/10/24)
LA
Laura A•••••
Director
LE
Leslie B•••••
Trustee
LO
Louis T•••••
Board Vice-Chair
LO
Louis T••••• t••• e•••• 1•••••
Trustee
MA
Mary A•• H•••••
Trustee (through 12/31/23)
RO
Roger K••••••
Trustee
SH
Shirlonda D•••••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$15.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$13.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$14.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$13.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$10.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Community Bible Study This page 89 $15.1 million -
Rebuilt Parish Inc 93 $1.6 million 98%
Behind the Scenes 93 $56,843 100%
Arch Ministries 93 $209,863 100%
Episcopal Peace Fellowship 93 $90,128 100%
Art of Family Living 93 $276,279 90%
Willow Christian Academy 93 $369,642 89%
Global Baptist Training Foundation Inc 90 $786,135 100%
Best Missions Inc 90 $229,194 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 88 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Community Bible Study

What is Community Bible Study?
Community Bible Study is a religion church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Colorado Springs, United States. Community Bible Study is a religion organization based in COLORADO SPGS, United States. Annual revenue: $13.0 million. EIN: 510233462.
When was Community Bible Study founded?
Community Bible Study was founded in 1978.
Who leads Community Bible Study?
Helder Martines serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Where is Community Bible Study located?
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, United States.
What is Community Bible Study's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Community Bible Study trustworthy?
Community Bible Study has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Community Bible Study's registration number?
IRS EIN: 510233462.
What is Community Bible Study's website?
http://www.communitybiblestudy.org