Trusted by the Community for Over 104 Years

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Bible in the Schools serves as the conduit for community giving, providing Bible electives as a free gift to Hamilton County public schools. In the 2024-2025 academic year, Bible in the Schools reimbursed the school system nearly $2.8 million for the cost of the program. Bible in the Schools reimburses the school system annually for the program costs, including teacher salaries, benefits, taxes, Bibles, classroom resources, professional development and compliance training, and associated costs for students’ Local Dual Credit assessments.

Our commitment continues into the 2025-2026 year with a projected $3.4 million investment to support 35 Bible teachers across 35 schools, and a Content Lead position. We remain dedicated to funding an inclusive, high-quality Bible education program that is accessible to every interested student.

Annual Financial Audit

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

Form 990 – 2024

Annual Funding Commitment for Bible Education

in participating Hamilton County Schools

Press Release: Bible in the Schools Presents $2.8M Community Gift to Hamilton County Schools – Read more…

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

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

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.

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fast facts

  • Fiscal Year: August 1st to July 31st
  • Funded by private donations as a free gift to participating schools
  • Approximate cost per student: $70 per month, $840 per year
  • 2024-2025 Annual Fund Contributions: $3,511,899
  • Accountant: Mr. Marshall Harvey, Chief Financial Officer, Tekwell Services
  • Last Financial Audit: September 2025

Board of Directors, Finance Committee

2025-2026

Mr. Julian Bell

Retired – former Chief Risk & Business Officer for Signal Energy

Mr. Marshall Harvey 

Chief Financial Officer, Tekwell Services

Mr. Ralph Mohney

Former President, Bible in the Schools

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. Oliver Richmond

President, Kingdom Partners

Mrs. Cathy Scott

(ex officio)

President, Bible in the Schools

Mr. John Haddock

CFO, Transcard & Chairman, RockPoint Bank

Mr. Travis Lytle, Sr.

Director of Community Development, SmartBank

Mr. Rob Huffaker, Jr.

(ex officio)

Practice Leader of Employee Benefits, McGriff Insurance Services