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National Bible Bowl

Religious education by sponsoring local and national tournaments to quiz young people over selected Bible texts

Education Fern Park, FL EIN: 311756641 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About National Bible Bowl

Fall National Teen Tournament: End of season celebration and national tournament to quiz over selected Bible text and to determine the national champion team 241 registered participants Spring National Teen Tournament: End of season celebration and national tournament to quiz over selected Bible text and to determine the national champion team 316 registered participants Teen League: Local round robin competition over selected Bible text in preparation for the national tournaments 690 participants Fall Main Game Elementary Tournament: End of season celebration and tournament to quiz over selected Bible text and to determine the national champion team 251 registered participants Spring Main Game Elementary Tournament: End of season celebration and tournament to quiz over selected Bible text and to determine the …

Founded
Headquarters
Fern Park, FL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B90
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

Religious education by sponsoring local and national tournaments to quiz young people over selected Bible texts

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B90
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.37%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.42
Program$0.42
100% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, National Bible Bowl has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

National Bible Bowl is a registered education nonprofit based in Fern Park, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 311756641. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $257K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

National Bible Bowl's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 311756641. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

National Bible Bowl has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

National Bible Bowl is located in Fern Park, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, National Bible Bowl has $257K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

National Bible Bowl is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $257K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for National Bible Bowl. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, National Bible Bowl holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Fall National Teen Tournament: End of season celebration and national tournament to quiz over selected Bible text and to determine the national champion team 241 registered participants Spring National Teen Tournament: End of season celebration and national tournament to quiz over selected Bible text and to determine the national champion team 316 registered participants Teen League: Local round robin competition over selected Bible text in preparation for the national tournaments 690 participants Fall Main Game Elementary Tournament: End of season celebration and tournament to quiz over selected Bible text and to determine the national champion team 251 registered participants Spring Main Game Elementary Tournament: End of season celebration and tournament... National Bible Bowl is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $257K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to National Bible Bowl are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Bible Bowl is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311756641, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DA
David S••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Archive: “Turn off the cartoons, Mom…here comes the Bible Bowl!” - goodnewsmag.org
Jun 2024
goodnewsmag.org
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
An Invitation: Beer Parties or Bible Bowl? - Christian Standard
Jul 2022
christianstandard.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Bible Bowl Making Changes to Game - Christian Standard
Jul 2021
christianstandard.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 30 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about National Bible Bowl

What is National Bible Bowl?
National Bible Bowl is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Fern Park, United States. Fall National Teen Tournament: End of season celebration and national tournament to quiz over selected Bible text and to determine the national champion team 241 registered participants Spring National Teen Tournament: End of season celebration and national tournament to quiz over selected Bible text and to determine the national champion team 316 registered participants Teen League: Local round robin competition over selected Bible text in preparation for the national tournaments 690 participants Fall Main Game Elementary Tournament: End of season celebration and tournament to quiz over selected Bible text and to determine the national champion team 251 registered participants Spring Main Game Elementary Tournament: End of season celebration and tournament to quiz over selected Bible text and to determine the national champion team 203 registered participants Elementary League: Local round robin competition over selected Bible text in preparation for the Main Game tournaments 417 registered participants
When was National Bible Bowl founded?
National Bible Bowl was founded in 2001.
Who leads National Bible Bowl?
David Strange serves as Treasurer.
Where is National Bible Bowl located?
Headquartered in Fern Park, FL, United States.
What is National Bible Bowl's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Bible Bowl trustworthy?
National Bible Bowl has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 National Bible Bowl's registration number?
IRS EIN: 311756641.
What is National Bible Bowl's website?
http://www.biblebowl.org