Houston, TX

OPENED BIBLE ACADEMY (The Opened Bible Academy)

EIN 46-4920062

Faith & Spiritual Communities Clergy & Theological Education Faith communities

Mission

To offer excellent biblical and theological education tuition-free to anyone to whom God has given the desire, equipping Christian servant-leaders to evangelize and serve their communities.

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

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About OPENED BIBLE ACADEMY (The Opened Bible Academy)

The Opened Bible Academy (OBA) is a Houston-based, donor-supported 501(c)(3) that provides tuition-free biblical and theological training through cohort-based programs aimed at lay leaders, prospective seminary students, and local church ministries.

OBA has an active web presence, partner relationships with seminaries and local churches, and recent public financial filings. In the 2023–2024 period the organization reports growing enrollment and program activity (its public profiles indicate OBA served roughly 270–300 students and graduated about 59–60 students in its multi-year program cycle).

OBA is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (member since late 2023) and maintains regular public reporting of its annual Form 990s and financial summaries, reflecting ongoing donor-facing operations and program delivery.

Notable achievements

Tuition-free program scale-up

Expanded its tuition-free Bible education offerings and reported serving roughly 270–300 students in the 2023–2024 cycle, demonstrating measurable student reach from recent program years.

Cohort graduations

Completed and graduated approximately 59–60 students from its multi-year Bible College/Seminary Preparation program in the most recent program cycle, establishing a track record of program completion.

Public financial transparency

Maintains and files public annual returns (Form 990) and posts summarized financial data publicly, enabling donor review of revenue, expenses, and assets for recent fiscal years.

At a glance

Total assets: $190K
Annual revenue: $170K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)School
EIN: 46-4920062
Location: Houston, TX
Website: www.the-oba.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), indicating adherence to recognized financial and accountability standards.

Listed and tracked by respected nonprofit data platforms and donor tools as an active 501(c)(3) with EIN 46-4920062 and recent Form 990 filings, making it discoverable to prospective donors.

Partners with theological institutions and local churches for program delivery and cohort hosting, reflecting external organizational partnerships and community integration.

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