Grandville, MI

BIBLES FOR MISSIONSTHRIFT CENTERS

EIN 38-3084876

Faith & Spiritual Communities Missions & Faith-Based Outreach Faith communities

Mission

Operates a network of mission thrift stores whose net proceeds fund Christian mission work worldwide — including Bible placement, adult and children’s literacy programs, and church planter training. The organization leverages donated goods, volunteers, and retail operations to support partner ministries that share the Christian gospel globally.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About BIBLES FOR MISSIONSTHRIFT CENTERS

Bibles for Missionsthrift Centers (often operating under retail brands such as Legacy Thrift / Mission Thrift Store and administered through the BFM Foundation) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) that runs mission thrift stores in Grandville, MI and other locations. Net proceeds from store sales and donations support Bible distribution, literacy and ministry training, and partner mission projects around the world.

The organization files annual IRS Form 990s and has shown year-over-year operating revenues in the multiple millions; its retail and volunteer operations are the primary vehicle for program funding. Local stores also engage volunteers and donors to support both global ministry partners (scripture distribution, church planting, literacy) and local community causes.

Stores emphasize reuse and environmental stewardship by diverting reusable goods from landfill while converting donations into mission support. The charity maintains partnerships with established mission organizations and offers volunteer opportunities at store locations.

Notable achievements

Recent operating scale (FY2024)

Reported operating revenue of $7,637,837 for fiscal year ending December 2024, with program services representing the large majority of expenditures, reflecting multi-million-dollar annual throughput from retail operations.

Broad program support

Supports hundreds of partner ministries: the organization reports funding for 250+ global ministry initiatives and support for hundreds of local organizations through net thrift-store proceeds and targeted grantmaking.

Large-scale scripture placement

Through its retail network and partner grants the organization has funded placement and distribution of scriptures and audio Bibles worldwide — a programmatic focus sustained over decades and described as reaching millions of scriptures placed.

At a glance

Total assets: $11.3M
Annual revenue: $7.6M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 38-3084876
Location: Grandville, MI
Website: www.legacythrift.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Charity Navigator profile with a Two‑Star rating (73%) reflecting Accountability & Finance review.

Public, regularly filed IRS Form 990s are available (demonstrating transparency of finances and governance through federal filings).

Formal ministry partnerships and joint-ministry relationships with established scripture and mission organizations (used to channel thrift-store net proceeds to Bible distribution, literacy programs, and church-planting efforts).

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