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W L Bonner Bible College

Prepare students to serve as advocates among families, communities, and congregations.

W L Bonner College

Education Columbia, SC EIN: 582356831 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About W L Bonner Bible College

W L Bonner Bible College is a education organization based in COLUMBIA, United States. Annual revenue: $211K. EIN: 582356831.

Founded
Headquarters
Columbia, SC
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1999

Mission

Prepare students to serve as advocates among families, communities, and congregations.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 74%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2021, which is 5 years ago.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, W L Bonner Bible College has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for W L Bonner Bible College draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

W L Bonner Bible College is a registered education nonprofit based in Columbia, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 582356831. 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 57/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $211K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

W L Bonner Bible College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 582356831. 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.

W L Bonner Bible College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. 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.

W L Bonner Bible College is located in Columbia, SC, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.

Based on official tax filings, W L Bonner Bible College has $211K 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.

W L Bonner Bible College is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $211K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for W L Bonner Bible College. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, W L Bonner Bible College 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.

W L Bonner Bible College is a education organization based in COLUMBIA, United States. Annual revenue: $211K. EIN: 582356831. W L Bonner Bible College is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $211K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to W L Bonner Bible College are generally tax-deductible in the United States. W L Bonner Bible College is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 582356831, 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 (FY2021) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2021): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
10

Leadership

From FY2021 filing

EL
Elaine M••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (11)

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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 2021 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 21 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2021 on record
  • Named leadership · 21 officers on file
  • 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 · 1995
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about W L Bonner Bible College

What is W L Bonner Bible College?
W L Bonner Bible College is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Columbia, United States. W L Bonner Bible College is a education organization based in COLUMBIA, United States. Annual revenue: $211K. EIN: 582356831.
When was W L Bonner Bible College founded?
W L Bonner Bible College was founded in 1995.
Who leads W L Bonner Bible College?
Elaine McQueen serves as Executive Director.
Where is W L Bonner Bible College located?
Headquartered in Columbia, SC, United States.
What is W L Bonner Bible College's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2021 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is W L Bonner Bible College trustworthy?
W L Bonner Bible College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 out of 100 (Partial 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 W L Bonner Bible College's registration number?
IRS EIN: 582356831.
What is W L Bonner Bible College's website?
https://www.wlbc.edu