Trusted by the Community for Over 100 Years

Bible elective courses are funded entirely by the generosity of private charitable contributions through Bible in the Schools, a 501(c)(3). No tax dollars are used. Hamilton County Schools was reimbursed over $2.3 million for the complete cost of the countywide Bible program in 32 schools during the 2023-2024 academic year. Included in reimbursement costs are: teacher salaries, benefits, taxes, Bibles, classroom supplies, and year-round teacher professional development, compliance training, and other resources. Bible courses are a free gift from the community to participating public schools in Hamilton County, serving students in grades 6-12. For the 2024-2025 academic year, Bible in the Schools will fund 35 teachers in 33 schools, to a projected amount of $2.8 million. The Bible program seeks equal access for all students.

Annual Financial Audit

Bible in the Schools is audited annually every August by an independent public accounting firm.

Form 990 – 2022

Annual Funding Commitment for Bible Education

in participating Hamilton County Schools

Bible in the Schools is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

OUR PLEDGE TO YOU

Bible in the Schools pledges to steward all donations with the highest level of integrity, accountability, and wisdom. Thank you for your generosity, partnership, and trust.

Charity Navigator

Official IRS name: Public School Bible Study Committee (dba Bible in the Schools)

*Retrieved from 2024 Financial Audit

fast facts

  • 100% charitable community contributions
  • Approximate cost per student: $65 per month, $780 per year
  • 2023-2024 Annual Fund Contributions: $3,084,791
  • Accountant: Mr. Marshall Harvey, Chief Financial Officer, Tekwell Services
  • Last Financial Audit: August 2024
  • NO TAX DOLLARS USED

Board of Directors, Finance Committee

2024-2025

Mr. Julian Bell

Retired – former Chief Risk & Business Officer for Signal Energy

Mr. Marshall Harvey 

Chief Financial Officer, Tekwell Services

Mr. Oliver Richmond

President, Kingdom Partners

Mr. John Henegar

Treasurer,
Committee Chairman

Principal, West Ridge Group PLLC Certified Public Accountants

Mr. Nick Decosimo

Senior Advisor, Decosimo Corporate Finance

Mr. Franklin Farrow

Chief Executive Officer, Independent Healthcare Properties

Mr. Rob Huffaker, Jr.

(ex officio)

Practice Leader of Employee Benefits, McGriff Insurance Services

Mr. John Haddock

CFO, Transcard & Chairman, RockPoint Bank

Mr. Travis Lytle, Sr.

Director of Community Development, SmartBank

Mrs. Cathy Scott

(ex officio)

President, Bible in the Schools