Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2010 and ending 06-30-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1865 BROADWAY
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
NEW YORK, NY10023
D Employer identification number

13-1623885
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 363,631,966
F Name and address of principal officer:
DR R LAMAR VEST
1865 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10023
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www.americanbible.org
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1816
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO MAKE THE BIBLE AVAILABLE TO EVERY PERSON IN A LANGUAGE AND FORMAT EACH CAN UNDERSTAND AND AFFORD, SO ALL PEOPLE MAY EXPERIENCE ITS LIFE- CHANGING MESSAGE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 31
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 30
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 277
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 200
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 621,409
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 290,275
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 33,608,510 35,381,640
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,097,303 24,994,201
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 6,940,357 6,917,329
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 42,646,170 67,293,170
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 17,522,525 18,833,276
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 25,737,512 28,415,143
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 1,084,118 855,117
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet11,364,070    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 31,147,785 31,267,136
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 75,491,940 79,370,672
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -32,845,770 -12,077,502
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 476,613,098 532,726,185
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 92,283,408 96,255,541
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 384,329,690 436,470,644
Part II
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
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Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TODAY'S AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY BRINGS THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE LIFE-CHANGING MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE WHERE IT'S NEEDED MOST. IT CHALLENGES THE NOTION THAT THE BIBLE IS A DUSTY, OUTDATED RULEBOOK. BY SERVING TODAY'S GENERATIONS, AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY PROVIDES SCRIPTURE RESOURCES WHERE TRANSLATION IS LACKING, ACCESS IS BLOCKED, CRISIS IS PRESENT OR LIFE DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY'S NATIONAL SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGN-UNCOVER THE WORD-SERVES CHURCHES WITH CUSTOMIZED BIBLE RESOURCES FOR SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT. IT ALSO SEEKS TO REACH NEW GENERATIONS WITH A GROWING RANGE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY. WORKING WITH BIBLE SOCIETIES AND MINISTRY PARTNERS, AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY BRINGS GOD'S LIFE-CHANGING MESSAGE TO PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES, CHINA, THE MIDDLE EAST, INDIA, AFRICA AND AROUND THE GLOBE. HIGHLIGHTS OF AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY'S FIRST 195 YEARS INCLUDE HOSTING THE FIRST BIBLE SUNDAY IN 1915, PRODUCING THE FIRST AUDIO RECORDING OF SCRIPTURE IN 44 LANGUAGES IN 1957 AND
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Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
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Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
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Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 39,564,668 including grants of $ 6,029,612 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
ESSENTIAL ENGAGEMENT: BRINGING THE POWER OF GOD'S WORD AND THE LOVE OF CHRIST WHERE IT'S NEEDED MOST. AMERICA'S ARMED FORCES FOR 195 YEARS, AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY HAS FORTIFIED OUR SOLDIERS AND VETERANS WITH THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF GOD'S WORD. THIS YEAR, WE'VE EXPANDED OUR REACH TO THE CHILDREN OF OUR NATION'S MILITARY. PARTNERING WITH MILITARY COMMUNITY YOUTH MINISTRIES (MCYM), THE BIBLE SOCIETY IS PRODUCING 'REZILIENT LIFE,' A WEB-BASED, BIBLE ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO REACH NEARLY 1.1 MILLION MILITARY TEENS WITH THE LIFE-CHANGING WORD OF GOD. 'REZILIENT LIFE' SEEKS TO ANSWER THE UNIQUE PROBLEMS MILITARY TEENS FACE, INCLUDING COPING WITH SEPARATIONS FROM DEPLOYED PARENTS AND HAVING TO MOVE FREQUENTLY. INVITING YOUTH TO GET CONNECTED, 'REZILIENT LIFE' OFFERS TOPICS SUCH AS FAMILY, TRANSITION, FRIENDSHIP AND IDENTITY USING GOD'S WORD AS A GUIDE. THIS SITE INCLUDES SMALL AND LARGE GROUP RESOURCES TO HELP EQUIP MCYM YOUTH LEADERS LOCATED ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS AROUND THE WORLD. THAT WAY, YOUTH CAN EXPERIENCE THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE BIBLE AMONG SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS WHO CAN RELATE TO THEIR EXPERIENCES. REACHING OUT TO VETERANS, ABS OFFERS THE 'GOD UNDERSTANDS' SERIES, A RESOURCE THAT PROVIDES HEALING, HOPE AND COMFORT TO SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN AS WELL AS VETERANS WHO MAY BE DEALING WITH POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL BROKENNESS BROUGHT ON BY ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE. THE RESOURCE IS GRANTED TO MILITARY AND VA CHAPLAINS ALONG WITH VETERANS AT VA MEDICAL CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. IT IS ALSO OFFERED TO PASTORS, LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THE VETERAN COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF MILITARY TEENS AND VETERANS, ABS CONTINUES TO REFINE ITS TOOLS FOR OUR NATION'S MILITARY. IN DECEMBER, ABS RECRUITED A RETIRED ARMY CHAPLAIN WITH THE RANK OF COLONEL TO HELP PRODUCE TRANSFORMATIONAL TOOLS THAT RESONATE WITH OUR SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN. TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT OUR ARMED SERVICES MINISTRY, ABS PARTNERED WITH CHRISTIAN MUSIC TRIO, POINT OF GRACE, IN A SOLD-OUT CHRISTMAS CONCERT SERIES. DURING THE TOUR, CONCERTGOERS FROM 14 CITIES IN THE UNITED STATES PERSONALIZED MORE THAN 5,000 ABS MILITARY E100 BIBLES, WHICH WERE DELIVERED TO OUR SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN OVERSEAS. AMERICA'S YOUTH RESEARCH CONTINUES TO SHOW THAT BIBLE LITERACY RATES AMONG AMERICA'S YOUTH ARE FALLING. OUR MANDATE IS TO REACH THE NEXT GENERATION IN RELEVANT AND MEANINGFUL WAYS. 'UNCOVER THE WORD' IS A NATIONAL MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE WHO ARE COMMITTING TO THE DAILY PRACTICE OF SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT. 'UNCOVER' MOBILIZES PEOPLE EVERYWHERE TO MOVE TOGETHER TOWARD A FRESH DISCOVERY OF GOD AND HIS WORD SO THEY CAN PERSONALLY TRANSFORM INTO THE LIKENESS OF CHRIST AND POSITIVELY AFFECT CULTURE. LAST YEAR, WE PARTNERED WITH AWARD-WINNING MUSICIANS CHRIS AUGUST AND SIDEWALK PROPHETS TO PROMOTE SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT FOR MORE THAN 250,000 YOUNG PEOPLE AT CHRISTIAN MUSIC FESTIVALS. AT THESE CONCERTS, YOUNG PEOPLE (AGES 18 TO 35) SIGNED UP TO BEGIN A SEVEN-DAY MOBILE 'SCRIPTURE JOURNEY.' NEARLY HALF (46 PERCENT) OPTED TO DIG DEEPER INTO GOD'S WORD BY EXPLORING OUR 40-DAY 'SCRIPTURE JOURNEYS.' AND 37 PERCENT INVITED PEOPLE IN THEIR SPHERES OF INFLUENCE TO BEGIN THEIR OWN 'SCRIPTURE JOURNEYS.' IN JULY 2010, THE LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD HOSTED 25,000 TEENS FOR ITS NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING AT THE SUPERDOME IN NEW ORLEANS. TEENS ACTIVELY USED A CUSTOMIZED CEV BIBLE FROM ABS. AND NEARLY 8,000 OF THEM PARTICIPATED IN AN ABS CUSTOMIZED SMS TEXT JOURNEY. AMERICA'S HISPANIC COMMUNITY TO INSPIRE AMERICA'S SPANISH-SPEAKING COMMUNITY WITH THE POWER OF GOD'S WORD, ABS HOSTED 'CELEBRACION DE ALABANZAS' IN MAY. AT THIS WORSHIP CELEBRATION, MORE THAN 500 PROMINENT SPANISH-SPEAKING FAITH LEADERS FROM THE TRI-STATE AREA IN NEW YORK JOINED TO CELEBRATE 'DESCUBRE LA BIBLIA,' WHICH IS THE 'UNCOVER THE WORD' CAMPAIGN FOR THE SPANISH-SPEAKING COMMUNITY. TO FURTHER RAISE AWARENESS OF 'DESCUBRE LA BIBLIA,' ABS WAS A SPONSOR AT THE NATIONAL HISPANIC PRAYER BREAKFAST HELD IN WASHINGTON, D.C., IN MAY. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SPOKE AT THE EVENT; MORE THAN 600 HISPANIC FAITH AND CIVIC LEADERS ATTENDED THE PRAYER BREAKFAST AND LEARNED ABOUT 'DESCUBRE LA BIBLIA.' AMERICA'S CITY DWELLERS TO IGNITE THE HEARTS OF NEW YORKERS WORKING NEAR BIBLE HOUSE, ABS BEGAN A NOONTIME READING AND DISCUSSION OF SCRIPTURE. CALLED 'BIBLE TALK TUESDAYS,' THIS WEEKLY EVENT IS MODELED AFTER THE FULTON STREET REVIVAL, A MOVEMENT THAT BEGAN 150 YEARS AGO WITH JEREMIAH LANPHIER. LOOKING TO INVITE ALL OF NEW YORK CITY TO JOIN IN THESE DYNAMIC CONVERSATIONS, ABS STAFF MEMBERS TOOK TO THE STREETS IN MAY, SHARING MORE THAN 10,000 BOTTLES OF WATER AND PERSONALIZED INVITATIONS TO EXPLORE GOD'S WORD. 'BIBLE TALK TUESDAYS' IS JUST ONE WAY ABS IS USING BIBLE HOUSE TO REACH OUT TO THE COMMUNITY. OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, ABS HAS HOSTED NUMEROUS MEETINGS WITH RELIGIOUS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS. AMONG MEETINGS, BIBLE HOUSE WAS HOME TO A YOUTH CONFERENCE, A CORRECTIONAL CHAPLAIN'S SEMINAR, A LECTURE ON BUSINESS AND COMPASSION, A SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT SUMMIT AND A MODELS FOR CHRIST OUTREACH DURING FASHION WEEK IN NEW YORK CITY. AMERICA'S CHURCH IN MAY, ABS HELD ITS ANNUAL NATIONAL CHURCH LEADERS SUMMIT AT BIBLE HOUSE IN NEW YORK. SOME 50 LEADERS, REPRESENTING CATHOLIC, ORTHODOX AND PROTESTANT CHURCHES, DISCUSSED HOW ABS CAN HELP THE WHOLE CHURCH DEVELOP AND MOBILIZE A CONTAGIOUS MOVEMENT OF DAILY SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT. ALSO RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF DAILY SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT, POPE BENEDICT XVI PUBLISHED VERBUM DOMINI, A PAPAL DOCUMENT THAT UNDERSCORES THE CENTRALITY OF GOD'S WORD IN THE LIFE AND MISSION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. THIS IS THE IMPETUS FOR ABS'S CATHOLIC INITIATIVE, 'LECTIO DIVINA,' AN ANCIENT PRACTICE FOR PRAYERFULLY READING THE SACRED SCRIPTURES. ABS PUBLISHED A MANUAL ON 'LECTIO DIVINA' IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH AND HAS BEGUN TO TRAIN CATHOLICS AROUND THE COUNTRY ON THIS METHOD. FURTHER STRENGTHENING THE TIES BETWEEN ABS AND THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, H.E. JAIME CARDINAL ORTEGA, ARCHBISHOP OF LA HABANA, CUBA, RECENTLY PAID A VISIT TO BIBLE HOUSE. EXPRESSING HIS THANKS TO ABS FOR ITS DONATION OF 75,000 NEW TESTAMENTS, HE ALSO EXTENDED AN INVITATION FOR ABS TO PRESENT DURING BIBLE WEEK IN CUBA. MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, ABS AND ITS PARTNER THE GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA PRODUCED THE ORTHODOX YOUTH BIBLE, USING THE 'E100,' A BIBLE READING PROGRAM BUILT AROUND 100 CAREFULLY SELECTED SHORT SCRIPTURE PASSAGES FROM THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS. THE PROGRAM TAKES READERS THROUGH ALL THE MAJOR TYPES OF BIBLICAL WRITING SO THEY CAN EXPERIENCE THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF GOD'S WORD; 7,500 KITS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO GREEK ORTHODOX YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AS WELL AS AT A YOUTH CAMP, IONIAS VILLAGE, IN GREECE. THEY WERE USED AS PART OF A CAMP MINISTRY PROGRAM. REACHING OUT TO YOUTH MINISTRY LEADERS, ABS ALSO HOSTED A CONFERENCE IN OCTOBER AT BIBLE HOUSE. THE ONE-DAY EVENT EXPLORED HOW URBAN YOUTH MINISTRIES CAN TRANSFORM PUBLIC EDUCATION WITHIN A SINGLE GENERATION OF STUDENTS BY ACTIVATING CONGREGATIONS, ADOPTING SCHOOLS AND BECOMING ANSWERS TO PRAYERS. ENGAGING WITH SCRIPTURE AT LEAST FOUR TIMES A WEEK HAS A STATISTICALLY PROVEN, POSITIVE IMPACT ON A PERSON'S WORLDVIEW, ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIORAL CHOICES. BECAUSE GOD'S WORD IS SO POWERFUL, ABS-ALONG WITH SUNDAY SCHOOL DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL AND NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE-IS PRODUCING A 40-DAY, SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT KIT THAT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO EVERY NAZARENE CHURCH WITH THE PURPOSE OF RENEWING A LOVE FOR GOD'S WORD. AMERICA'S DIGITAL GENERATION MORE THAN 1 MILLION PEOPLE NOW ENGAGE WITH GOD'S WORD THROUGH ABS'S FAMILY OF DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT MINISTRIES. COLLECTIVELY, THE 'CIRCLE OF PRAYER,' 'JESUS.PAGE,' 'THE DAILY BIBLE' AND 'SHARE YOUR STORY NOW' FACEBOOK PAGES SUPPORT NEARLY 700,000 PEOPLE MONTHLY. OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED BIBLE SOCIETIES INCLUDES OUTREACH THROUGH 'FACEBOOK/THE BIBLE,' WHICH CONTINUES TO BE ONE OF THE MOST ENGAGING SPACES IN ALL OF FACEBOOK, REACHING AN AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 8 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE. ON EACH OF THESE PAGES, ABS STAFF MEMBERS LEAD DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE. USERS POST THOUGHTS, ASK QUESTIONS AND TALK ABOUT GOD'S WORD IN THEIR LIVES. THEY ALSO CONTINUALLY PRAY FOR EACH OTHER. LINKS TO SCRIPTURE IN 'BIBLE SEARCH' AND DEVOTIONALS IN 'JOURNEYS' PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SEEKERS TO GROW DEEPER IN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIBLE. OFFERING ANYWHERE-ANYTIME ACCESS TO GOD'S WORD, ABS SENT MORE THAN 3 MILLION SCRIPTURE-BASED TEXT MESSAGES TO CHRISTIAN CONCERTGOERS, SUBSCRIBERS OF 'JOURNEYS' AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC LAST YEAR. ABS ALSO RELEASED ITS "BUILD-YOUR-OWN-DEVOTIONAL" FEATURE CALLED 'JOURNEY MAKER' IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. PRIESTS, MINISTERS, YOUTH AND SMALL GROUP LEADERS CAN NOW CREATE THEIR OWN DEVOTIONALS - DELIVERED BY SMS TEXT, E-MAIL OR WEB - TO COORDINATE WITH THEIR SERMON SERIES AND PROGRAMS. EMBODYING HOPE: PROGRAMS THAT RESTORE BR
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 20,053,819 including grants of $ 12,803,664 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE IMPACT: PROGRAMS THAT SERVE THE WORLD WITH GOD'S WORD. CHINA. ABS CONTINUES TO WORK WITH THE CHINA CHRISTIAN COUNCIL AND THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THREE SELF PATRIOTIC MOVEMENT OF THE PROTESTANT CHURCHES IN CHINA (CCC/TSPM), THE CATHOLIC PATRIOTIC ASSOCIATION (CPA) AND THE UNITED BIBLE SOCIETIES (UBS) TO SHARE GOD'S WORD WITH THE PEOPLE OF CHINA. THROUGH ABS'S SUPPORT OF A PAPER SUBSIDY, MILLIONS OF BIBLES ARE PRINTED AND MADE AVAILABLE AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. IN FEBRUARY, ABS HOSTED A LUNCHEON FOR HIGH RANKING LEADERS OF THE TSPM, AND OTHER DELEGATES FROM CCC AND THE STATE ADMINISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS. THE GROUP WAS IN THE UNITED STATES FOR MEETINGS BUT TOOK THE TIME TO VISIT ABS TO EXPRESS THEIR APPRECIATION FOR OUR VALUED FRIENDSHIP AND ASSISTANCE. SEVERAL ABS STAFF ALSO CONDUCTED TRIPS TO CHINA AT VARIOUS TIMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO JOIN ABS DONORS IN WITNESSING BIBLE DISTRIBUTIONS MADE BY THE CCC. ABS SUPPORT ALSO PROVIDED FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF SCRIPTURE-THEMED PORTIONS TO CHRISTIANS AND THOSE SEEKING FOR TRUTH. AMERICAS: HAITI A YEAR LATER AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE, HAITI AND ITS PEOPLE ARE STILL STRUGGLING TO RECOVER. A CHOLERA EPIDEMIC HAS CLAIMED THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS, AND MORE THAN 1.5 MILLION PEOPLE STILL LIVE IN TENT CITIES. ABS--IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF HAITI-- DISTRIBUTED 200,000 SCRIPTURE PORTIONS AND 165,000 BIBLES IN EITHER FRENCH OR CREOLE SINCE THE DISASTER STRUCK. GOD'S WORD HAS BEEN THE BEDROCK OF HOPE FOR HAITIANS WHO CONTINUE TO COPE WITH THE TRAUMA AND PAIN OF THIS NATURAL DISASTER. IN COORDINATION WITH UBS, ABS HAS PROVIDED TO THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF HAITI IN ITS TIMES OF GREAT NEED. JAMAICA YOUTH ARE IN CRISIS, AS CRIME, VIOLENCE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ARE ON THE RISE IN JAMAICA. WITH OUR PARTNER, THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF THE WEST INDIES, ABS IS REACHING OUT TO PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH GOD'S WORD THROUGH A NATIONAL BIBLE QUIZ COMPETITION. STUDENTS STUDY SCRIPTURE, LEARNING TO SEE ITS RELEVANCE IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. AS A RESULT, THEY RECEIVE THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM KNOWING GOD'S LOVE AND PLAN FOR THEIR LIVES. TELEVISED FINALS OF THE COMPETITION ARE BRINGING GOD'S WORD TO AN ESTIMATED 600,000 VIEWERS. INDIA. WITH OUR PARTNER, THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF INDIA (BSI), ABS CONTINUES TO MINISTER TO WIDOWS IN INDIA WHO ARE TARGETS OF PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ABUSE; ORPHANS AND ABANDONED CHILDREN, SOME OF WHOM ARE HIV/AIDS INFECTED OR AFFECTED; AND THOSE WHO ARE PERSECUTED AND MARGINALIZED. IN FEBRUARY, BSI CELEBRATED AN IMPORTANT MILESTONE: 200 YEARS IN SERVICE OF GOD'S WORD. ABS STAFF ATTENDED THE MULTI-DAY CELEBRATION WHICH INCLUDED SCRIPTURE READINGS AND REENACTMENTS. MORE THAN 5,000 PEOPLE FROM ACROSS INDIA GATHERED AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL IN CALCUTTA TO MARK THIS IMPORTANT OCCASION. MIDDLE EAST: THE GULF MIGRANT WORKERS DOMINATE THE WORKFORCE IN KUWAIT AND COMPRISE A LARGE PORTION OF THE CHRISTIAN POPULATION. THESE LABORERS FACE HARSH WORKING CONDITIONS, THE LOOMING THREAT OF DEBT, EXPLOITATION AND HOMESICKNESS. TO REACH OUT TO THESE DISENFRANCHISED CHRISTIANS, ABS WORKED WITH THE LOCAL MINISTRY PARTNERS TO DISTRIBUTE THOUSANDS OF BIBLES. THROUGH THIS MINISTRY, MIGRANT WORKERS WERE ENGAGED IN BIBLE STUDIES AND PRAYER GROUPS, AND SEMINARS THAT REACHED OVER 12,000 BELIEVERS. EGYPT FROM CAIRO TO ALEXANDRIA AND DOWN THE NILE DELTA, CHRISTIANS IN EGYPT FACE OBSTACLES ON THEIR JOURNEY OF FAITH. LOW LITERACY, POVERTY AND A LACK OF RESOURCES STAND BETWEEN THEM AND GOD'S WORD. COULD A TALKING LION, NAMED KINGO, BE THE ANSWER? FOR FIVE YEARS, THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF EGYPT, ALONG WITH ABS AS PARTNER, HAS USED THE LIVE KINGO STAGE SHOW TO CAPTIVATE CHILDREN WITH THE TRUTH OF JESUS FOUND IN THE BIBLE. USING SONGS, SKITS AND STORIES TO CAPTIVATE THEM, KINGO LETS CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT GOD WHILE THEIR FAMILIES CONNECT TO LOCAL CHURCHES. EACH CHILD LEAVES WITH A SCRIPTURE PORTION OR CD TO USE AT HOME. KINGO BROUGHT GOD'S WORD TO 200,000 CHILDREN LAST YEAR ALONE. SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, CONGO THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO IS ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS PLACES ON THE PLANET TO BE A WOMAN OR CHILD. RAPE IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS 13-YEAR WAR, WHICH HAS LEFT WOMEN BROKEN AND CHILDREN ORPHANED IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION OF CENTRAL AFRICA. TO HELP WOMEN START THEIR LIVES ANEW, ABS LAUNCHED 'SHE'S MY SISTER TM,' AN INITIATIVE THAT IS EQUIPPING WOMEN WITH THE STRENGTH TO FORGIVE AND THE POWER TO HOPE. USING A PROVEN PROGRAM OF SCRIPTURE-BASED TRAUMA HEALING, ABS CONDUCTED FIVE TRAUMA-HEALING SESSIONS IN THE DRC AND LAUNCHED ONGOING TRAUMA HEALING SESSIONS AT DOZENS OF PLACES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. HERE IN THE UNITED STATES, ABS IS RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF THE CONGOLESE. AMONG ACTIVITIES, ABS LEADERS ATTENDED A NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST IN WASHINGTON, D.C., TO EDUCATE U.S. GOVERNMENT LEADERS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. ABS ALSO SPONSORED A BIKE TOUR; EIGHT VOLUNTEER CYCLISTS RODE 2,000 MILES UP THE EAST COAST TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN CONGO. ABS ALSO JOINED WITH THE AWARD-WINNING CHRISTIAN BAND SIDEWALK PROPHETS, WHO PROMOTED 'SHE'S MY SISTER' AT MANY OF THEIR CONCERTS, AS WELL AS ON THEIR WEBSITE AND OTHER ELECTRONIC MEDIA. EVERY HEART LANGUAGE: PROGRAMS THAT HELP PEOPLE ACCESS GOD'S WORD IN THEIR MOTHER TONGUES. BIBLE TRANSLATION PROJECTS UNDER WAY THE NIDA INSTITUTE IS ACTIVELY WORKING WITH THREE NATIVE AMERICAN LANGUAGE TEAMS IN THE UNITED STATES TO TRANSLATE GOD'S WORD INTO THEIR HEART LANGUAGE. THESE PROJECTS (CHOCTAW, LAKOTA AND YUPIK) WILL POTENTIALLY REACH MORE THAN 45,000 LIVING SPEAKERS, MANY OF WHOM SPEAK ONLY THEIR FIRST LANGUAGE. IN ADDITION, TRANSLATION STAFF MEMBERS IN THE NIDA INSTITUTE ARE EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTNER WITH ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE DEAF TO TRANSLATE THE BIBLE INTO SIGN LANGUAGES; 20 PERCENT OF THE REMAINING LANGUAGES INTO WHICH THE BIBLE NEEDS TO BE TRANSLATED ARE SIGN LANGUAGES. DURING FY 2011, ALL TRANSLATION WORK ON THE YUPIK BIBLE WAS COMPLETED. THE YUPIK TEAM IS NOW WORKING WITH THE COMPUTER ASSISTED PUBLISHING GROUP AT THE CANADIAN BIBLE SOCIETY TO PREPARE THE TEXT FOR PRODUCTION AND PRINTING. THE COMPLETE YUPIK BIBLE WILL LIKELY BE PUBLISHED IN 2012, GIVING THIS INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY THE WORD OF GOD IN A LANGUAGE THAT SPEAKS DIRECTLY TO THEIR HEART. NEW CHINESE STUDY SERIES BECAUSE A HUGE GAP EXISTS BETWEEN THE ANCIENT BIBLICAL CULTURE AND THE MODERN CHINESE CULTURE, TODAY'S CHINESE READERS OF THE BIBLE CAN MISS TOO MUCH OF ITS MESSAGE. TO BRIDGE THE GAP, THE 'CHINESE UNION STUDY BIBLE' SERIES WAS DESIGNED IN THE EARLY 2000S WITH THE INSPIRATION OF THE 'CEV LEARNING BIBLE' PRODUCED BY ABS. THE STUDY BIBLE SERIES PROVIDES READERS WITH TRANSLATIONAL, CULTURAL AND TEXTUAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE BIBLICAL TEXT, ALONG WITH NOTES, COLOR IMAGES, MAPS AND QUESTIONS FOR DEVOTIONAL REFLECTION. THE PILOT VOLUME, GALATIANS, WAS LAUNCHED IN EARLY 2010 AND WAS WELL RECEIVED. BUT THE LAYOUTS WERE REDESIGNED. TWO MORE VERSIONS, THE 'TODAY'S CHINESE VERSION' AND THE 'REVISED CHINESE UNION VERSION,' ARE NOW INCLUDED AS RUNNING TEXTS ALONGSIDE THE 'CHINESE UNION VERSION,' THE MAIN RUNNING TEXT. THE FIRST FRUITS OF THE NEW LAYOUT - PASTORAL EPISTLES - ROLLED OUT IN APRIL 2011, AND THE VOLUMES ON RUTH AND JOHANNINE EPISTLES ARE EXPECTED TO BE PUBLISHED THIS YEAR. THE SERIES EVENTUALLY WILL BE COMPRISED OF MORE THAN 40 VOLUMES; THREE TO FIVE VOLUMES ARE PLANNED TO BE ISSUED EACH YEAR. EVERY TRIBE EVERY NATION WHAT IF WE BROUGHT TOGETHER THE BEST OF BOTH BIBLE TRANSLATIONS AND TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY TO OPEN GOD'S WORD FOR 5 BILLION PEOPLE? THIS IS THE VISION OF 'EVERY TRIBE EVERY NATION,' AN ALLIANCE BETWEEN ABS AND ITS PARTNERS: UNITED BIBLE SOCIETIES, WYCLIFFE AND BIBLICA. 'EVERY TRIBE EVERY NATION' SEEKS TO ACCELERATE TRANSLATION AND PROMOTE SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT THROUGH DIGITAL DELIVERY. WITH ITS PARTNERS, ABS HAS ADDED MORE THAN 160 TRANSLATIONS (114 LANGUAGES) TO THE DIGITAL BIBLE LIBRARY THIS YEAR ALONE. IN DOING SO, THE ALLIANCE REACHED 3.5 BILLION SPEAKERS. AS WE INVITE NEW AUDIENCES TO DISCOVER THE POWER OF EACH BIBLE TRANSLATION THROUGH MOBILE WEB, ONLINE AND PRINT-ON-DEMAND OPPORTUNITIES, 'EVERY TRIBE EVERY NATION' IS DEDICATED TO FUNDING 110 NEW TRANSLATIONS AND HAVING 270 LANGUAGES, SPOKEN BY 5 BILLION PEOPLE, DIGITIZED BY 2013. SCRIPTURE PROVISION PROGRAM RESOURCING CHURCHES WITH SCRIPTURE SCRIPTURE PROVISION PROGRAM IS THE SCRIPTURE PUBLISHING AND PROVISION UNIT WITHIN AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY. THIS UNIT MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO SERVE ALL CHRISTIAN FAITH TRADITIONS AS THE BEST SOURCE FOR SCRIPTURE RESOURCES IN THE MOST TRANSLATIONS, THE MOST LANGUAGES AND AT COMPETITIVE PRICES. ITS AIM IS TO STRETCH LIMITED BUDGETS SO THAT MANY CAN PURCHASE, SHARE AND BE IMPACTED BY THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. IN THE LAST YEAR, SCRIPTURE PROVISION PROGRAM RESPONDED TO THE NEEDS OF MORE THAN 13,500 CHURCHES, MINISTRIES, SEMINARIES, BOOKSTORES, INDIVIDUALS AND NATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETIES BY PROVIDING MORE THAN 1.8 MILLION BIBLES AND N
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 59,618,487
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I........................... Click to see attachment
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
5,772
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
277
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
No
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
31
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
30
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AK , AZ , CO , DC , FL , HI , IL , KY , LA , ME , MD , MN , MS , NH , NM , OK , OR , PA , SC , TN , VA , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
STEPHEN SHARP
1865 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10023
(212) 408-1200
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) R LAMAR VEST
PRESIDENT
 50.0 X   X       405,819 0 58,839
(2) REV DENNIS C DICKERSON
CHAIRMAN (RESIGNED MARCH 2011)
 15.0 X           0 0 0
(3) JAMES T PARKINSON III
VICE CHAIRMAN
 12.0 X           0 0 0
(4) SISTER JOAN CURTIN
RECORDING SECRETARY
 10.0 X           0 0 0
(5) NADIA CAVNER
TREASURER
 8.0 X           0 0 0
(6) ELIZABETH PEALE ALLEN
TRUSTEE
 6.0 X           0 0 0
(7) VICTOR CARDENAS
TRUSTEE
 7.0 X           0 0 0
(8) THE REV LUIS CORTES
TRUSTEE
 6.0 X           0 0 0
(9) FATHER ALBERTO CUTIE
TRUSTEE (leave of absence)
 0.0 X           0 0 0
(10) PIETER DEAROLF
CHAIRMAN (ELECTED MAY 2011)
 15.0 X           0 0 0
(11) JERRY DIMITRIOU
TRUSTEE
 7.0 X           0 0 0
(12) JAMES EASTMAN
TRUSTEE
 7.0 X           0 0 0
(13) SHARON WATSON FLUKER
TRUSTEE
 7.0 X           0 0 0
(14) JOHN A GRANT JR
TRUSTEE
 11.0 X           0 0 0
(15) CHERYL HOLLAND
TRUSTEE
 8.0 X           0 0 0
(16) HARVEY HOSKINS
TRUSTEE
 7.0 X           0 0 0
(17) HANS G JEPSON
TRUSTEE
 10.0 X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) REV DALE MEYER
TRUSTEE
 7.0 X           0 0 0
(19) HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN NICHOLAS
TRUSTEE
 5.0 X           0 0 0
(20) DIANE LINEN POWELL
TRUSTEE
 11.0 X           0 0 0
(21) REV ROBERT J ROBBINS
TRUSTEE (RESIGNED FEB 2011)
 4.0 X           0 0 0
(22) SHELIA Y SMALLEY
TRUSTEE
 4.0 X           0 0 0
(23) REV PAUL A SOUKUP SJ
TRUSTEE
 6.0 X           0 0 0
(24) FRANK M TAYLOR III
TRUSTEE
 5.0 X           0 0 0
(25) DAVID J TROBISCH
TRUSTEE
 5.0 X           0 0 0
(26) DARRELL L WHITEMAN
TRUSTEE
 4.0 X           0 0 0
(27) WELLINGTON CHIU
TRUSTEE
 8.0 X           0 0 0
(28) REBECCA CONTRERAS
TRUSTEE
 7.0 X           0 0 0
(29) MARK HANSON
TRUSTEE
 5.0 X           0 0 0
(30) KAREN LOUIE
TRUSTEE
 3.0 X           0 0 0
(31) ANGELIQUE K WALKER SMITH
TRUSTEE
 3.0 X           0 0 0
(32) PHILIPPE VALLERAND
TRUSTEE (RESIGNED MAY 2011)
 7.0 X           0 0 0
(33) ANDRES PANASIUK
TRUSTEE
 6.0 X           0 0 0
(34) NICK ATHENS
TRUSTEE
 5.0 X           0 0 0
(35) THOMAS BINDLEY
TRUSTEE
 7.0 X           0 0 0
(36) SIMON BARNES
EXECUTIVE VP
 50.0     X       256,613 0 44,571
(37) ROBERT BRIGGS
EXECUTIVE VP
 50.0     X       186,378 0 50,943
(38) STEPHEN KING
EXECUTIVE VP & COO
 50.0     X       169,688 0 49,301
(39) JULIA OLIVER
EXECUTIVE VP & CFO
 50.0     X       193,702 0 55,177
(40) DONALD CAVANAUGH
CORP SECY/CHIEF AUDIT EXEC
 50.0     X       144,597 0 53,247
(41) EMILIO REYES
VP
 40.0       X     199,622 0 47,981
(42) MARCO HERRERA
VP
 40.0       X     143,647 0 35,561
(43) GEOFFREY MORIN
DIRECTOR
 40.0       X     157,347 0 45,400
(44) JOSEPH PIERCE
DIRECTOR
 40.0       X     163,179 0 36,119
(45) NIKOLAOS GARBIDAKIS
DIRECTOR
 40.0       X     152,886 0 41,894
(46) PETER RATHBUN
LEGAL COUNSEL
 40.0       X     115,791 0 22,387
(47) MARK FORSHAW
DIRECTOR
 40.0       X     145,757 0 45,932
(48) MARIO PAREDES
DIRECTOR
 40.0         X   178,714 0 27,503
(49) NICHOLAS PAGANO
DIRECTOR
 40.0         X   145,043 0 56,936
(50) STEPHEN SHARP
CONTROLLER
 40.0         X   148,355 0 40,093
(51) HERBERT MANIS
DIRECTOR
 40.0         X   144,688 0 47,056
(52) JOHN GRECO
DIRECTOR
 40.0         X   146,000 0 46,143
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 3,197,826 0 805,083
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet81
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
STRATMARK LTD
855 E COLLINS BLVD
RICHARDSON,TX75081 		direct mail 7,009,665
DICKINSON PRESS INC
PO BOX 72100
CLEVELAND,OH44192 		PRINTING 2,759,637
resource one inc
PO BOX 1597
TULSA,OK74101 		WAREHOUSING/LOGISTIC 1,425,963
VISION TECHNOLOGIES
PO BOX 448
NEW PROVIDENCE,NJ07974 		COMPUTER CONSULTANT 1,127,345
ABM JANITORIAL SERVICES NORTHEAST I
PO BOX 1534
NEW YORK,NY10008 		JANITORIAL SERVICES 923,501
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet47
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 43,983
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		35,337,657
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 1,512,932
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 35,381,640
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 0
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 7,713,514   621,409 7,092,105
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 2,549,779     2,549,779
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 3,476,194  
b Less: rental expenses 2,100,165  
c Rental income or (loss) 1,376,029  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 1,376,029     1,376,029
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 306,279,818  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 288,999,131  
c Gain or (loss) 17,280,687  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 17,280,687     17,280,687
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 43,983
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 24,809
b Less: direct expenses ...b 24,809
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0   0
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 7,959,570
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 5,214,691
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 2,744,879 2,744,879    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a GLOBAL SCRIPTURE IMPACT FEES 900,099 117,382 117,382    
b MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900,099 129,260 129,260    
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 246,642
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 67,293,170 2,991,521 621,409 28,298,600
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 6,029,612 6,029,612
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 12,803,664 12,803,664
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,351,007 1,637,555 298,532 414,920
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 16,181,710 11,271,100 2,054,762 2,855,848
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,541,119 1,083,166 191,297 266,656
9 Other employee benefits ....... 6,836,108 4,585,244 967,062 1,283,802
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,505,199 1,009,596 212,931 282,672
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 1,105,164 143,885 925,805 35,474
c Accounting ........... 183,437 61,836 101,016 20,585
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 855,117 855,117
f Investment management fees ...... 1,718,590   1,718,590  
g Other .......... 4,088,500 3,838,097 250,403  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0      
13 Office expenses ....... 3,550,463 2,636,145 474,182 440,136
14 Information technology ...... 2,029,007 1,579,331 38,071 411,605
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 1,734,411 1,177,422 332,622 224,367
17 Travel ............ 2,895,246 2,186,220 242,378 466,648
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 474,141 370,717 64,813 38,611
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 2,320,095 1,968,485 184,710 166,900
23 Insurance .............. 245,444 145,741 39,719 59,984
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS 6,516,992 4,203,075 148,870 2,165,047
b POSTAGE & MAILINGS 3,456,622 2,112,500 43,828 1,300,294
c FIELD REPS & RELATED EXPENSES 482,307 362,647 73,395 46,265
d STORAGE COSTS 213,447 207,069 2,611 3,767
e MEMBERSHIP & SUBSCRIPTION 253,270 205,380 22,518 25,372
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 79,370,672 59,618,487 8,388,115 11,364,070
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		7,288,676 3,213,600   4,075,076
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Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 1,839,650 1 4,727,979
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 5,395,041 2 14,181,092
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 4,313,682 4 2,999,652
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 4,038,897 8 3,716,141
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 1,420,069 9 1,386,938
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 51,650,370
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 38,802,902 12,308,591 10c 12,847,468
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 116,020,378 11 105,851,190
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 313,165,418 12 366,804,271
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 18,111,372 15 20,211,454
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 476,613,098 16 532,726,185
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 7,919,291 17 11,030,570
18 Grants payable .......... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue .......... 5,679,418 19 5,578,003
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 78,684,699 25 79,646,968
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 92,283,408 26 96,255,541
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 326,645,206 27 372,388,797
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 23,913,233 28 28,169,485
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 33,771,251 29 35,912,362
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 384,329,690 33 436,470,644
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 476,613,098 34 532,726,185
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
67,293,170
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
79,370,672
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
-12,077,502
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
384,329,690
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
64,218,456
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
436,470,644
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 53,093,295 38,712,311 42,388,523 33,608,510 35,359,924 203,162,563
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 53,093,295 38,712,311 42,388,523 33,608,510 35,359,924 203,162,563
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           203,162,563
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 53,093,295 38,712,311 42,388,523 33,608,510 35,359,924 203,162,563
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 17,353,418 17,842,836 12,346,975 11,113,059 9,020,475 67,676,763
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..   468,628 924,064   621,409 2,014,101
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets.. 13,255 396,892 298,968 232,448 271,451 1,213,014
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           274,066,441
12
12
16,107,605
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
74.129 %
15
15
73.019 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....... 1  
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ... 52,785  
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ... 0  
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....... 52,785  
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 305,067,004 278,629,849 364,304,336
b Contributions ........ -4,394,990 1,234,988 16,231,588
c Investment earnings or losses ... 84,601,787 52,518,122 -60,839,517
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		34,815,712 25,514,469 39,722,517
f Administrative expenses .... 1,593,609 1,801,486 1,344,041
g End of year balance ...... 348,864,480 305,067,004 278,629,849
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet95.000 %
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet5.000 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet0 %
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   25,000 25,000
b Buildings ................   34,005,319 23,675,559 10,329,760
c Leasehold improvements ............   580,861 399,738 181,123
d Equipment ................   15,855,489 14,490,385 1,365,104
e Other .................   1,183,701 237,220 946,481
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 12,847,468
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) PRIVATE EQUITY 		24,352,206 F

(B) REAL ASSETS 		40,059,360 F

(C) ABSOLUTE RETURN 		76,593,916 F

(D) FIXED INCOME 		74,063,075 F

(E) EQUITIES 		151,735,714 F




Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 366,804,271
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes 0
ANNUITIES PAYABLE 26,802,289
ACCRUED POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS 38,289,315
CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS PAYABLE 5,528,169
PAYABLES UNDER SECURITIES LOAN 9,027,195





Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 79,646,968
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 67,293,170
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 79,370,672
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -12,077,502
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 68,159,122
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 -3,940,666
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 64,218,456
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 52,140,954
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 135,007,727
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 68,159,122
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 5,214,691
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 73,373,813
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 61,633,914
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 1,718,590
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b 3,940,666
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 5,659,256
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 67,293,170
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 82,866,773
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 5,214,691
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 5,214,691
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 77,652,082
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 1,718,590
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 1,718,590
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 79,370,672
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
COLLECTIONS OF ART, HISTORICAL TREASURES OR OTHER SIMILAR ASSETS SCHEDULE D, PART III, LINE 1A The American Bible Society, ("the Bible Society"), maintains a rare scripture collection held for exhibition, education and research which has been acquired through purchases and contributions since the Bible Society's inception. The Bible Society maintains policies and procedures addressing the collection's upkeep and management. The Bible Society has adopted the policy of not capitalizing its collection, which is insured at a value of approximately $12 million. Purchases of collections are recorded as decreases in unrestricted net assets in the year in which the items are acquired. Part of the library collection was loaned to the Museum of Biblical Art ("MOBIA") for 5 years, from January 2010 to December 2014, for purposes of conservation and exhibition.
ENDOWMENT FUNDS SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 The American Bible Society's endowment funds (quasi & true permanently restricted endowment) exist to support the organization's mission. The unrestricted funds (quasi-endowment) help subsidize the operating budget via an annual spending formula, which allows more current donor contributions to directly fund programs. A spending formula is also applied to the restricted funds (true endowment) WHICH ARE appropriated for both general and specific purposes as designated by original donor intent. The Bible Society HAS maintainED the historical principal value on true endowments. On September 17, 2010, New York State passed the New York State Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act. All not-for-profit organizations formed in NEw York, including the Society, must comply with this law, commencing with the Society's 2011 fiscal year. From time to time, the fair value of assets associated with an individual donor-restricted endowment fund may fall below the funds historic dollar value.
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS SCHEDULE D, PART XI Line 8 Change in value of Split Interest Agreements ($2,674,028) Pension Related Activity ($1,266,638) ---------- Total Part XII, Line 2(D) ($3,940,666)
RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE SCHEDULE D, PART XII Line 2D Cost of Goods Sold $5,214,691 ---------- Total Part XII, Line 2(D) $5,214,691 Line 4B Change in Value of Split Interest Agreements $2,674,028 Pension Related Activity $1,266,638 ---------- Total Part XII, Line 4(B) $3,940,666
RECONCILIATION OF EXPENSES SCHEDULE D, PART XIII Line 2D Cost of Goods Sold $5,214,691 ---------- Total Part XIII, Line 2(D) $5,214,691
Fin 48 Schedule D, Part X In July 2006, guidance was issued in the area of "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes." The standard clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, including issues relating to financial statement recognition and measurement. This standard provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position can be recognized in the financial statements only if the position is "more-likely-than-not" to be sustained if the position were to be challenged by a taxing authority. The standard also provides guidance on measurement, classification, interest and penalties, and disclosure. It was effective for the Bible Society on July 1, 2009, and had no material impact on the accompanying financial statements. The tax years ended 2008, 2009, and 2010 are still open to audit for both federal and state purposes. The Bible Society has processes presently in place to ensure the maintenance of its tax-exempt status; to identify and report unrelated income; to determine its filing and tax obligations in jurisdictions for which it has nexus; and to identify and evaluate other matters that may be considered tax positions.
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Grantmaking   779,074
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Grantmaking   2,070,046
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 1 Grantmaking   2,874,972
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Grantmaking   2,006,002
North America 0 0 Grantmaking   60,228
Russia and the Newly Independent States 0 0 Grantmaking   174,693
South America 0 0 Grantmaking   810,481
South Asia 0 0 Grantmaking   1,116,896
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Grantmaking   2,911,273
South Asia 0 0 Investments   837,174
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Investments   7,192,602
South America 0 0 Investments   1,184,829
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Investments   982,793
North America 0 0 Investments   514,824
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Investments   2,989,637
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Investments   2,485,974
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 1 28,991,498
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 1 28,991,498
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Cent. America/Caribbean Bible engagement 661,063 CASH      
East Asia/Pacific Bible engagement 1,204,480 CASH      
Middle East/North Africa Bible engagement 2,817,819 CASH      
North America Bible engagement 1,444,608 CASH      
South America Bible engagement 134,308 CASH      
South Asia Bible engagement 751,960 CASH      
Sub-Saharan Africa Bible engagement 431,724 CASH      
Sub-Saharan Africa Bible engagement 2,377,701 CASH      
South Asia Bible engagement 559,900 CASH      
East Asia/Pacific Bible engagement 491,090 CASH      
Sub-Saharan Africa Bible engagement 243,564 CASH      
Middle East/North Africa Bible engagement 9,387 CASH      
Middle East/North Africa Bible engagement 12,007 CASH      
North America Bible engagement 540,000 CASH      
Cent. America/Caribbean Bible engagement 118,011 CASH      
East Asia/Pacific Bible engagement 210,762 CASH      
Russia Bible engagement 55,228 CASH      
South America Bible engagement 40,385 CASH      
South Asia Bible engagement 58,521 CASH      
Sub-Saharan Africa Bible engagement 125,272 CASH      
Sub-Saharan Africa Bible engagement 70,657 CASH      
East Asia/Pacific Bible Engagement 83,635 CASH      
East Asia/Pacific Bible Engagement 79,810 CASH      
Europe/Iceland/Greenland Bible Engagement 15,000 CASH      
Europe/Iceland/Greenland Bible Engagement 32,500 CASH      
Europe/Iceland/Greenland Bible Engagement 7,500 CASH      
Sub-Saharan Africa Bible Engagement 67,500 CASH      
Sub-Saharan Africa Bible Management 28,193 CASH      
Sub-Saharan Africa Bible Engagement 8,339 CASH      
Sub-Saharan Africa Bible Engagement 7,989 CASH      
Sub-Saharan Africa Bible Engagement 105,230 CASH      
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
30
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
0
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule F Part I, Line 2 The American Bible Society (ABS) is a member of the United Bible Societies (UBS), a world-wide fellowship of national Bible Societies. The UBS solicits and researches various Bible distribution projects proposed by the national Bible Societies and makes such projects available to the fellowship (Including ABS) for funding. ABS signs a research and funding agreement with beneficiaries of ABS grants. This allows us to monitor and evaluate funds sent to each country. Global Scripture Impact ("GSI"), our internal research group, or our funding partner researches each project before funding it for project impact (life change), goal alignment, financial risks; environmental risk, managerial risks (implementer on the ground) and other project inherent risks. ABS receives and reviews progress reports to monitor the use of funds as project progresses. At the end of the project GSI or partner conducts an assessment of results to compare with plan and budget. Information on results is relayed to management and donor constituency. Unused funds are retrieved from implementer and the donor's permission to redirect funds to similar projects in other countries is obtained. ABS conducts field visits to projects in different countries to validate information. Some of these visits are done with participation of major donors of projects. Our overall international investment is closely monitored internally by different specially appointed groups (task forces, ad-hoc groups or committees) and duly reported to our Board on a quarterly basis.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
STRATMARK SUBCONTRACTORS DIRECT MAIL TELEMARKET   No 20,453,000 7,677,841 12,775,159
Total .................right arrow 20,453,000 7,677,841 12,775,159
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

GOLF OUTING
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

0
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 68,792     68,792
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		43,983     43,983
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		24,809     24,809
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . . 2,542     2,542
6 Rent/facility costs . . 11,859     11,859
7 Food and beverages . . 4,609     4,609
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 5,799     5,799
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 24,809
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number
13-1623885
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) MOBIA1865 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10023 		20-1915394 501(c)(3) 1,241,000       Bible engagement
(2) Assemblies of God Spanish Eastern District213 Old Tappan Rd
Old Tappan,NJ076757063 		13-1996616 501(c)(3)   5,992 cost bibles Bible engagement
(3) Veterans Administration1501 San Pedro Dr SE
Albuquerque,NM871085138 		85-0416296 501(c)(3)   6,718 cost bibles Bible engagement
(4) Tucaloosa VA Medical Center3701 Loop Rd E
Tuscaloosa,AL354045015 		63-0297932 501(c)(3)   24,878 cost bibles Bible engagement
(5) Dept Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center1826 Veterans Boulevard
Dublin,GA31021 		34-0121130 501(c)(3)   9,048 cost bibles Bible engagement
(6) Veterans Affairs Medical Ctr2121 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne,IN468055100 		73-1097102 501(c)(3)   8,994 cost bibles Bible engagement
(7) Chicago Bible Society1111 N Wells St Ste 300 Chicago I
Chicago,IL606107644 		36-2495301 501(c)(3)   8,242 cost bibles Bible engagement
(8) Overton Brooks VAMC510 E Stoner Ave
Shreveport,LA711014243 		72-0423660 501(c)(3)   51,256 cost bibles Bible engagement
(9) Durham VA Medical Center508 Fulton St
Durham,NC277053875 		72-0411414 501(c)(3)   5,988 cost bibles Bible engagement
(10) Greek Orthodox Archdiocese1865 Broadway
New York,NY100237503 		13-1632516 501(c)(3)   55,374 cost bibles Bible engagement
(11) VA Long Beach Healthcare Systems5901 E 7th St 125 Long Beach CA
Long Beach,CA908225299 		95-1652897 501(c)(3)   5,883 cost bibles Bible engagement
(12) WG Bill Hefner VA Medical Center1601 Brenner Ave bldg 19 Salisbury
Salisbury,NC281442515 		56-0564309 501(c)(3)   17,648 cost bibles Bible engagement
(13) TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING INC327 E Wayne St Ste 175 Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne,IN468022716 		35-1975367 501(c)(3) 50,000 347 COST BIBLES Bible engagement
(14) Winning our world International2060 Lincoln Ave Pasadena CA 9173
Pasadena,CA917305146 		95-4322095 501(c)(3)   15,978 cost bibles Bible engagement
(15) The Salvation Army - NJ Division4 Gary Rd
Union,NJ070835527 		22-2406433 501(c)(3) 72,600       Bible engagement
(16) Campus Crusade For Christ Int750 Middle Ground Blvd Newport New
Newport News,VA236062587 		95-6006123 501(c)(3)   174,304 COST BIBLES Bible engagement
(17) American Rehabilitation Ministries3605 N Main St
Joplin,MO648017665 		43-1037106 501(c)(3)   48,786 cost bibles Bible engagement
(18) Operation Compassion1120 urbane road ne
Cleveland,TN373124803 		62-1697490 501(c)(3)   149,691 cost bibles Bible engagement
(19) Winning our World International2060 Lincoln Ave Pasadena CA 9173
Pasadena,CA91730 		95-4322095 501(c)(3) 20,000       Bible engagement
(20) American Rehabilitation Ministries3605 N Main St
Joplin,MO648017665 		43-1037106 501(c)(3) 28,757       Bible engagement
(21) Operation Compassion1120 urbane road ne
Cleveland,TN373124803 		62-1697490 501(c)(3) 475,250       Bible engagement
(22) 198th 219th INChaplains Office9050 Kinsman Drive
Fort Benning,GA31905 		35-9990000 501(C)(3)   32,806 COST BIBLES Bible engagement
(23) Atlanta VA Medical Center1670 Clairmont Road
Decatur,GA30033 		58-2091280 501(C)(3)   20,690 COST BIBLES Bible engagement
(24) Bible Literacy Project122 W 14th Street PMB 332 Front Ro
Front Royal,VA226303608 		13-4177641 501(C)(3) 356,400       Bible engagement
(25) Brooklyn VA Medical Center800 Poly Pl
Brooklyn,NY11209 		74-1612229 501(C)(3)   32,425 COST BIBLES Bible engagement
(26) Chapel at 29 PalmsProtestant Chapel Bldg 29 Palms C
Twentynine Palms,CA92278 		53-9990000 501(C)(3)   14,031 COST BIBLES Bible engagement
(27) Chaplain Latham D 3337 Messina StStop A 3-321 Fa Fort Bragg NC
Fort Bragg,NC28310 		35-9990000 501(C)(3)   6,418 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(28) Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center1 Freedom Way 292U
Augusta,GA30904 		74-1612229 501(C)(3)   5,541 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(29) Cherry Street Youth Center710 N Forest Ave
Chanute,KS66720 		48-1168625 501(C)(3)   6,575 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(30) Cincinnati VA Medical Center1000 S Fort Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas,KY41075 		03-6542398 501(C)(3)   7,365 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(31) City Life Center550 Ontario St
Schenectady,NY12306 		14-1433750 501(C)(3)   13,086 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(32) City Life Center550 Ontario St
Schenectady,NY12306 		14-1433750 501(C)(3) 17,500       Bible Engagement
(33) Compass Finances God's Way100 Crown Oak Centre Dr
Longwood,FL32750 		27-1252917 501(C)(3) 321,333       Bible Engagement
(34) Dioceses of Raleigh715 Nazareth St
Raleigh,NC27606 		56-0591293 501(C)(3)   5,676 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(35) Dismas MinistryPO Box 070363
Milwaukee,WI53207 		39-1895019 501(C)(3)   6,496 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(36) Dpt of Veteran Affairs Medical Center2495 Shreveport Hwy 71
Pineville,LA71360 		72-0411414 501(C)(3)   7,546 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(37) GLA VA Medical Center11301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles,CA90073 		08-0503410 501(C)(3)   5,355 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(38) Installation ChaplainBuilding 6501 Indiana Ft Leonard W
Ft Leonard Wood,MO65473 		35-9990000 501(C)(3)   6,579 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(39) Jessie Brown VA Medical Center820 S Damen Avenue
Chicago,IL60612 		37-0662493 501(C)(3)   7,623 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(40) Joint Base McGuire Dix-Lakehurst2217 W Arnold Ave
Trenton,NJ08641 		84-9990000 501(C)(3)   8,469 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(41) Lausanne Committee For World EvangelizationPO Box 9020
San Dimas,CA917739020 		33-0901290 501(C)(3) 22,879       Bible Engagement
(42) Leadership Training Ministries17150 Butte Creek Road Ste 230 Hou
Houston,TX77090 		65-0987925 501(C)(3) 273,076 2,757 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(43) McGuire VAMC (652125)1201 Broad Rock Blvd
Richmond,VA23249 		54-0515611 501(C)(3)   13,127 COST BIBLES Bible Management
(44) Men's Central Jail Los Angeles County450 Bauchet St
Los Angeles,CA90012 		26-3206989 501(C)(3)   6,435 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(45) New Canaan SocietyPO Box 2013
New York,NY10159 		13-4165834 501(C)(3) 15,000       Bible Engagement
(46) New Hampshire Bible SocietyPO Box 1087
Concord,NH03302 		20-2239130 501(C)(3)   7,160 COST BIBLES Bible Management
(47) Oklahoma City VA Medical Center921 N E 13th St
Oklahoma City,OK73104 		73-1097102 501(C)(3)   17,726 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(48) Soul Medic Media Group Inc327 E Wayne St Ste 175
Fort Wayne,IN46802 		27-2417633 501(C)(3) 311,718       Bible Engagement
(49) South Texas Veterans Health Care System3600 Memorial Blvd
Kerrville,TX78028 		43-1260358 501(C)(3)   15,849 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(50) St James Church307 West Dixie Ave
Elizabethtown,KY42701 		61-0445851 501(C)(3)   11,528 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(51) The Bowery Mission227 Bowery
New York,NY10002 		13-1617086 501(C)(3)   44,702 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(52) The Bowery Mission227 Bowery
New York,NY10002 		13-1617086 501(C)(3) 41,960       Bible Engagement
(53) The Salvation Army - Northern Division2445 Prior Ave N
Roseville,MN55113 		41-0698597 501(C)(3)   146,197 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(54) The Salvation Army - Northern Division2445 Prior Ave N
Roseville,MN55113 		41-0698597 501(C)(3) 72,600       Bible Engagement
(55) University of Dallas1845 E Northgate Drive
Irving,TX75062 		75-0926755 501(C)(3)   5,820 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(56) VA Medical Center1101 Veterans Dr
Lexington,KY40502 		61-0443527 501(C)(3)   5,729 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(57) VA Medical Center1500 East Woodrow Wilson Dr Jackso
Jackson,MS39216 		74-1612229 501(C)(3)   9,247 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(58) VA Medical Center3801 Miranda Ave
Palo Alto,CA94304 		94-1179505 501(C)(3)   15,379 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(59) VA Medical Center1540 Spring Valley Drive Huntingto
Huntington,WV25704 		74-1612229 501(C)(3)   8,158 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(60) VA Medical Center Bldg #651700 E 28th St
Marion,IN46953 		11-1036183 501(C)(3)   5,349 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(61) VA Medical CenterChaplain Svc400 Fort Hill Ave
Canandaigua,NY14424 		16-1446654 501(C)(3)   6,292 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(62) VA North Texas Health Care System2201 SE Loop 820
Fort Worth,TX76119 		75-6108647 501(C)(3)   5,520 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(63) Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks1100 N College Avenue Fayettevill
Fayetteville,AR72703 		71-0548518 501(C)(3)   6,734 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(64) Victoria E Nota Chaplain Service7400 Merton Minter Blvd San Anton
San Antonio,TX78229 		74-1612229 501(C)(3)   8,125 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(65) West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility1 Freedoms Way
Clarksburg,WV26301 		74-1612229 501(C)(3)   6,361 COST BIBLES Bible Engagement
(66) Willow Creek Association67 Algonquin Rd
South Barrington,IL60010 		36-3799040 501(C)(3) 600,000       Bible Engagement
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
228
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Grants Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The American Bible Society has formed a department to evaluate and assess the worthiness and effectiveness of requested project grant amounts, both before the grant is issued, and after the grant and project have been completed. Detailed reports (Impact Statements) are prepared using a standard methodology of financial and life impact measurement for management decision in grant approval and post project evaluation of effectiveness and grant compliance.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) R LAMAR VEST (i)
(ii)		 341,287
0 		0
0 		64,532
0 		25,852
0 		32,987
0 		464,658
0 		0
0
(2) SIMON BARNES (i)
(ii)		 256,613
0 		0
0 		0
0 		20,000
0 		24,571
0 		301,184
0 		0
0
(3) ROBERT BRIGGS (i)
(ii)		 186,378
0 		0
0 		0
0 		15,504
0 		35,439
0 		237,321
0 		0
0
(4) STEPHEN KING (i)
(ii)		 169,688
0 		0
0 		0
0 		14,251
0 		35,050
0 		218,989
0 		0
0
(5) JULIA OLIVER (i)
(ii)		 193,702
0 		0
0 		0
0 		16,354
0 		38,823
0 		248,879
0 		0
0
(6) DONALD CAVANAUGH (i)
(ii)		 144,597
0 		0
0 		0
0 		16,891
0 		36,356
0 		197,844
0 		0
0
(7) EMILIO REYES (i)
(ii)		 177,492
0 		0
0 		22,130
0 		22,764
0 		25,217
0 		247,603
0 		0
0
(8) MARCO HERRERA (i)
(ii)		 143,647
0 		0
0 		0
0 		11,679
0 		23,882
0 		179,208
0 		0
0
(9) GEOFFREY MORIN (i)
(ii)		 157,347
0 		0
0 		0
0 		12,395
0 		33,005
0 		202,747
0 		0
0
(10) JOSEPH PIERCE (i)
(ii)		 163,179
0 		0
0 		0
0 		12,395
0 		23,724
0 		199,298
0 		0
0
(11) NIKOLAOS GARBIDAKIS (i)
(ii)		 152,886
0 		0
0 		0
0 		12,885
0 		29,009
0 		194,780
0 		0
0
(12) MARIO PAREDES (i)
(ii)		 178,714
0 		0
0 		0
0 		14,280
0 		13,223
0 		206,217
0 		0
0
(13) NICHOLAS PAGANO (i)
(ii)		 145,043
0 		0
0 		0
0 		19,368
0 		37,568
0 		201,979
0 		0
0
(14) STEPHEN SHARP (i)
(ii)		 148,355
0 		0
0 		0
0 		12,395
0 		27,698
0 		188,448
0 		0
0
(15) MARK FORSHAW (i)
(ii)		 145,757
0 		0
0 		0
0 		12,152
0 		33,780
0 		191,689
0 		0
0
(16) HERBERT MANIS (i)
(ii)		 144,688
0 		0
0 		0
0 		12,084
0 		34,972
0 		191,744
0 		0
0
(17) JOHN GRECO (i)
(ii)		 146,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		14,770
0 		31,373
0 		192,143
0 		0
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Compensation Information SCHEDULE J, PART I Form 990, Schedule J, LINE 1A: The American Bible Society's ("the Bible Society") travel Policy provides for spousal travel in limited circumstances where there is a pre-approved, defined/measureable Bible Society business purpose. The Bible Society does provide a clergy housing allowance to several officers and directors reported on Part VII and Schedule J of the Form 990. The clergy allowance is provided to ordained staff members and is reported in Schedule J, Part II, column (b)(i). Consistent with its 195-year commitment to having a home base in the heart of New York City and the associated cost of living, the Bible Society, likewise, provides the president with the use of a cleaned, rented corporate apartment when he is in New York City. This benefit is taxable to the president and is reported in Schedule J, part II, column (b)(i). included in part ii(B)(i) base compensation of r. lamar vest are contributions to deferred compensation plans described in IRC sections 457(b) and 457(f) of $16,500 and $39,000, respectively.
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		X 7,000 Cost
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 26 1,505,932 Market Value
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
1
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash
contributions? ............................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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32b, and 33. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS SCHEDULE M, PART I, LINE 32 All contributed securities are transferred into a brokerage account for timely and expeditious sale by the American Bible Society's investment brokers.
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MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Governance and management Form 990, Part VI Section B: Policies Line 11: The Form 990 was reviewed by nationally renowned accounting firm, grant thornton, in conjunction with the organization's financial department. A copy of the draft Form 990 was circulated to the full Board of Trustees for discussion and comment. Each Board Member was provided ample opportunity to comment on the information contained in the 990 prior to its filing with the Internal Revenue Service. Line 12: Employees are regularly counselled by the legal staff in conflict of interest awareness and are required to file conflict of interest disclosure statements annually. Conflicts identified are investigated by the internal audit staff for resolution with management and the Board Audit Committee. Line 15: Compensation for the President & CEO is determined by a compensation committee appointed by the Board of Trustees. The compensation committee relies on a number of different sources to determine compensation, including, but not limtied to, compensation benchmark surveys and studies, compensation paid to similar officers at similar institutions (i.e. by reviewing the Form 990 of other organizations), including those in major urban centers and recommendations from an independent compensation consultant. The officers of the board recommends the CEO compensation to the full board of trustees for its approval. The compensation is then formalized in a written employment agreement that is signed by the Chairman of the Board and the President & CEO. Compensation for other officers and key employees of the organization is determined using various sources by Human Resources such as compensation surveys and studies, including information on Form 990 of other organizations as well as recommendations from an independent compensation consultant. Human Resources then obtains approval for the recommended compensation from the officers' or key employees' next higher level manager. Final compensation amount is then communicated to the officer or key employee by Human Resources. Section C: Disclosure Line 19: The American Bible Society ("the Bible Society") makes its Form 990 and audited financial statements available on its website, www.americanbible.org. The Bible Society's governing documents and conflict of interest statement are available upon request and at management's discretion.
Foreign Countries Part V, Line 4b Austria Belgium Brazil Egypt Germany Hong Kong Hungary India Korea Malaysia Mexico Singapore South Africa Thailand Turkey United Kingdom
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a & 1b   The American Bible Society lists 35 Board of DIrectors members on its Form 990. Father Cutie was on leave of absence during the year and therefore was not a voting member at year end. Reverend Dennis C. Dickerson, Mr. Philippe VALLERAND and Rev. Robert J. Robbins ceased board service prior to the year end. Accordingly, the Bible Society is reporting 31 voting members of the Board of Directors. The President of the American Bible Society is a voting member of the board of directors. Since he is compensated, the Bible Society is reporting 30 independent voting members of the Board of Directors.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5   Unrealized Gains on Investments - $68,159,122 Change in Value of Split Interest Agreements - ($2,674,028) Pension Related Activity - ($1,266,638) Total change in net Assets - $64,218,456
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(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) MUSEUM OF BIBLICAL ART

1865 BROADWAY

NEW YORK,NY10023
20-1915394 		MUSEUM NY 501(c)(3) 7 na
 
 
 












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
(1) ASTOR PLACE
1865 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10023
13-4933900 		REAL ESTATE NY NA
  		C CORP 100 100 100.000 %












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
Yes
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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