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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2011 and ending 06-30-2012
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 $ 254,601,469
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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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 29
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 28
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 293
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 200
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 1,111,938
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 855,825
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 35,381,640 39,837,983
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 24,994,201 15,667,305
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 6,917,329 6,726,322
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 67,293,170 62,231,610
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 18,833,276 7,416,752
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) 28,415,143 28,901,605
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 855,117 1,331,985
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet11,982,735    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 31,267,136 45,274,619
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 79,370,672 82,924,961
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -12,077,502 -20,693,351
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 532,726,185 480,290,916
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 96,255,541 90,780,463
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 436,470,644 389,510,453
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SINCE 1816, AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY HAS BEEN FULFILLING ITS MISSION OF MAKING 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. FROM SENDING BIBLES OUT TO THE FRONTIER WITH PONY EXPRESS RIDERS, SENDING POCKET-SIZED BIBLES TO SOLDIERS ON BATTLEFIELDS, GOING BEHIND BARS WITH PRISON CHAPLAINS, AND SPEAKING THROUGH ONE OF THE MOST-VISITED PAGES ON FACEBOOK, THE DISTRIBUTION OF HOPE BY AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY HAS TAKEN ON A MYRIAD OF FORMS. WHETHER BY BOAT, PLANE, TRAIN, IPHONE OR AUDIO, AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY HAS USED WHATEVER AVENUE IS AVAILABLE TO GET GOD'S WORD AROUND THE WORLD WHERE NEEDED MOST. TODAY'S AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY CONTINUES TO INVITE MILLIONS ACROSS THE GLOBE TO EXPERIENCE THE LIFE-CHANGING MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE, FOCUSING ON WAYS TO: - ENGAGE - TODAY'S GENERATIONS SET ADRIFT; - RESTORE - LIVES FACING THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST TRAUMAS; AND - PROVIDE - GOD'S WORD FOR THOSE STILL WAITING.
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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 organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured 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 $ 36,089,476 including grants of $ 4,722,173 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
ENGAGE WHERE PEOPLE ARE DISTRACTED, INDIFFERENT, OR SKEPTICAL, WE HELP THEM ENGAGE WITH GOD'S WORD. THROUGHOUT OUR HISTORY, WE HAVE WORKED HARD TO ENGAGE AMERICANS WHO ARE FRIENDLY TOWARD GOD'S WORD. THOSE EFFORTS OF BIBLE ENGAGEMENT CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE THROUGH OUR STRONG CHURCH NETWORKS. 'UNCOVER THE WORD' WHERE PEOPLE SEEK UNDERSTANDING, WE HELP THEM ENGAGE AND TRANSFORM. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT INCREASINGLY FEWER PEOPLE ARE ENGAGING SCRIPTURE'S LIFE-CHANGING MESSAGE. WE WORK TO GET BIBLES OFF THE SHELVES AND INTO PEOPLE'S HEARTS AND LIVES, BOTH INSIDE THE CHURCH AND TO OUR BROADER CULTURE. 'UNCOVER THE WORD' IS A NATIONAL SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE THAT SEEKS TO BE A CATALYST FOR BIBLE ENGAGEMENT THAT PRODUCES PERSONAL AND CORPORATE/CHURCH TRANSFORMATION WHICH EMPOWERS WORLD CHANGE FOR GOD'S GLORY. 'UNCOVER THE WORD' FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY: - CONVENING LEADERS TO ACTIVATE THEIR NETWORKS FOR REVOLUTIONARY SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT; - SERVING THE CHURCHES AND EQUIPPING THEM TO ENGAGE WITH THE BIBLE DAILY; - ADVOCATING FOR INDIVIDUALS TO RECONSIDER THE BIBLE'S MESSAGE AS RELEVANT FOR THEIR LIVES; AND - MEASURING THE IMPACT OF OUR COLLECTIVE EFFORTS. OUR NATION'S MILITARY FOR THE PAST 195 YEARS, AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY HAS STRENGTHENED SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WITH THE HOPE OF GOD'S WORD. THE ARMED SERVICES MINISTRY OF THE BIBLE SOCIETY BELIEVES THE MILITARY AND VETERAN CHAPLAINS WE SERVE SHOULD HAVE A SENSE OF OWNERSHIP OVER THE SCRIPTURE RESOURCES WE PROVIDE TO THEM. WE ARE RESPONDING TO A WIDESPREAD REQUEST AMONG OUR NETWORK OF CHAPLAINS FOR MILITARY E100 BIBLES IN THE ENGLISH STANDARD VERSION (ESV)-THE TRANSLATION OF CHOICE FOR THESE PARTICULAR CHAPLAINS. THESE ESV BIBLES WILL BE AN INVALUABLE SUPPORT TO THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS, SOME OF WHOM HAVE NO RELIGIOUS SUPPORT MATERIALS. AS WE ANTICIPATE THE PRINTING OF THESE ESV MILITARY BIBLES, WE ALSO ARE EXCITED TO HAVE WORKED WITH AN ORGANIZATION NAMED THE PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL TO DEVELOP THE WOMEN'S E100 MILITARY EDITION. REACHING MILITARY TEENS, THE WEB-BASED 'REZILIENT LIFE' CONTINUES TO THRIVE AND GROW, THANKS TO OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH MILITARY COMMUNITY YOUTH MINISTRIES. THIS PAST YEAR, THE 'REZILIENT LIFE' WEBSITE UNDERWENT AN EXCITING OVERHAUL. IT IS NOW CHOCK FULL OF BIBLICAL MESSAGES, SCRIPTURE VERSES, VIDEOS, MUSIC AND OTHER INTERACTIVE MEDIA AIMED TO REACH 1.1 MILLION TEENAGERS. THE 'GOD UNDERSTANDS' BOOKLETS, DEVELOPED BY IN COLLABORATION WITH VETERAN CHAPLAINS, ADDRESS THE EIGHT SPIRITUAL INJURIES ARMY VETERANS MOST COMMONLY EXPERIENCE. THIS PAST YEAR, WE WERE EXCITED TO INTRODUCE LARGE-PRINT AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF THIS RESOURCE. ACCORDING TO OUR NETWORK OF CHAPLAINS, THESE RESOURCES HAVE BECOME INCREDIBLY EFFECTIVE IN PROVIDING COUNSEL FOR SOLDIERS AND VETERANS. ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL STORIES COMES FROM A CHAPLAIN WHO PRESENTED A VETERAN WITH A LARGE-PRINT BIBLE. THE VETERAN WAS BAPTIZED ON HIS DEATHBED, PROFESSING THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. BY GOD'S GRACE, THESE MATERIALS WILL CONTINUE TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF SOLDIERS AND VETERANS ALIKE. TESTIMONY "THE FORMAT OF THE E100 MILITARY BIBLES EMPOWERS SOLDIERS TO DO BIBLE STUDY ON THEIR OWN, AND IT ENCOURAGES THEM TO CONTINUE BEYOND THE STRUCTURED TIME AT TRAINING. LIVES HAVE BEEN CHANGED. EIGHT SOLDIERS RECOMMITTED THEMSELVES TO CHRIST." -A CHAPLAIN WITH THE KENTUCKY NATIONAL GUARD 'UNCOVER THE WORD' INITIATIVE WE KNOW GOD'S WORD CHANGES LIVES. 'UNCOVER THE WORD', AN INITIATIVE LAUNCHED LAST YEAR, MOBILIZES LEADERS OF CHURCHES, THOUGHT AND CULTURE TO ADVANCE BIBLE ENGAGEMENT AMONG THOSE THEY SERVE AND INFLUENCE. IN NOVEMBER 2011, WE LAUNCHED THIS INITIATIVE AT A SUMMIT IN FLORIDA WITH MORE THAN 300 MINISTRY LEADERS IN ATTENDANCE. SINCE THEN, NUMEROUS CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS HAVE JOINED THE MOVEMENT TO SHARE THE POWER OF GOD'S WORD WITH THEIR CONGREGATIONS. AMONG 'UNCOVER THE WORD' HIGHLIGHTS: - WILLOW CREEK, ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL CHURCHES IN AMERICA, INVITED ABS TO ITS FIRST BIBLE ENGAGEMENT FAIR IN SOUTH BARRINGTON, ILL., NEARLY 20,000 WILLOW CREEK MEMBERS WERE INTRODUCED TO OUR VARIOUS SCRIPTURE OFFERINGS AT THE FAIR. - SADDLEBACK CHURCH IN LAKE FOREST, CA. HAS JOINED ABS IN PROVIDING RESOURCES TO FUEL THE 'UNCOVER' MOVEMENT, INCLUDING ITS '40 DAYS IN THE WORD.' THROUGH DAILY DEVOTIONALS, SMALL GROUP GUIDES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, '40 DAYS IN THE WORD' IS DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE BECOME DOERS OF THE WORD. - THE NEW YORK CITY LEADERSHIP CENTER PARTNERED WITH US AND INVITED SOME 250 CHURCHES IN THE METRO NEW YORK AREA TO TAKE A 40-DAY SCRIPTURE JOURNEY THROUGH NEHEMIAH. THE INITIATIVE IS CALLED 'BRICK BY BRICK.' - THE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE IN KANSAS CITY, MO. HAS INTRODUCED A THREE-YEAR, CONGREGATIONAL SCRIPTURE READING PLAN, TITLED 'THE RED THREAD OF REDEMPTION.' NEARLY 100,000 PEOPLE HAVE PARTICIPATED. 'UNCOVER THE WORD' MULTI-LANGUAGE INITIATIVE LAST YEAR, MULTI-LANGUAGE MINISTRIES CAME INTO BEING TO CREATE CULTURE-SPECIFIC PROGRAMS, MATERIALS AND NEW MEDIA THAT MINISTER TO NON-ENGLISH-SPEAKING PEOPLE RESIDING IN THE UNITED STATES. AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMS HELPS THEM ENGAGE THE BIBLE IN THE LANGUAGE OF THEIR HEART. 'DESCUBRE LA BIBLIA' PASTOR'S SEMINAR LACK OF TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES ARE REASONS HISPANIC CHURCH LEADERS DON'T ATTEND LEADERSHIP TRAINING. TO ADDRESS THIS, ABS AND ITS PARTNERS OFFERED A SERIES OF LOW-COST, ONE-DAY SEMINARS THAT INTRODUCED INTER-DENOMINATIONAL LATINO LEADERS TO OUR BIBLE ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES. WE ALSO OFFERED SPANISH LANGUAGE SCRIPTURE-BASED TRAINING AND RESOURCES SO PASTORS COULD SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE WITH THEIR CONGREGATIONS. RADIO BIBLE ADVOCACY ABS PARTNERED WITH CHRISTIAN HISPANIC RADIO STATIONS TO BROADCAST A DRAMATIZED AUDIO EDITION OF THE NEW TESTAMENT, THE SONOBIBLIA IN THE TRADUCCION EN LENGUAJE ACTUAL (TLA) VERSION. IN THE LATINO COMMUNITY, WHICH IS COMPOSED OF 50.5 MILLION PEOPLE, RADIO IS AN IMPORTANT MEANS IN ENGAGING PEOPLE WITH GOD'S WORD; 95 PERCENT OF LATINOS LISTEN TO RADIO ABOUT 15 HOURS A WEEK. THE PROGRAM, "24 HOURS WITH THE BIBLE," WAS BROADCAST FROM A SPANISH SPEAKING CHRISTIAN RADIO STATION. THROUGH LIVE VIDEO/AUDIO STREAMING, AS WELL AS PARTNERSHIPS WITH AFFILIATE STATIONS, THE PROGRAM REACHED SPANISH-SPEAKING LISTENERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, AS WELL AS THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, SPAIN, MEXICO, PUERTO RICO, ECUADOR, CANADA, ARGENTINA, COLOMBIA, SWITZERLAND AND 35 OTHER COUNTRIES/TERRITORIES. LEADERSHIP TRAINING MINISTRIES URBAN YOUTH NEED HELP AND DIRECTION TO MAKE WISER LIFESTYLE CHOICES. AND PARENTS NEED RESOURCES TO HELP THEM CORRECT DYSFUNCTIONAL BEHAVIORS IN THEIR CHILDREN. WITH ITS PARTNER, LEADERSHIP TRAINING MINISTRIES, ABS PROVIDED BIBLE RESOURCES TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS IN TEXAS, GEORGIA, KANSAS AND ILLINOIS. AMONG RESOURCES WERE PARENT/YOUTH BIBLES IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH, AUDIO DEVOTIONALS AND 30 CUSTOMIZED, SEVEN-DAY EMAIL AND TEXT JOURNEYS. HANDWRITTEN BIBLE PROJECT LAUNCHED IN FISCAL YEAR 2012, THE HANDWRITTEN BIBLE PROJECT PROMOTES THE IMPORTANCE OF GOD'S WORD AND ITS ACCESSIBILITY TO EVERYONE. PARTNERING WITH RADIO STATIONS AND DENOMINATIONAL LEADERS AROUND THE COUNTRY, WE INVITED AUDIENCES AND CONGREGATIONS TO WRITE A VERSE OF THE BIBLE BY HAND. ONCE THE HANDWRITTEN BIBLE IS COMPLETED IN THE HEART LANGUAGE OF THESE COMMUNITIES, THE FINAL PRODUCT WILL BE A LIVING TESTIMONY OF THE POWER OF GOD'S WORD IN TODAY'S SOCIETY. THIS PROJECT IS BEING IMPLEMENTED IN NEW YORK, MIAMI AND HOUSTON. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH CATHOLIC MINISTRIES HAS INTENSIFIED ITS FLAGSHIP PROGRAM-LECTIO DIVINA-FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH. DURING THIS PAST YEAR, WE HELD 16 WORKSHOPS TO TRAIN INSTRUCTORS IN THIS METHOD OF PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE. LAST AUGUST, WE SHARED LECTIO DIVINA WITH TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS AT WORLD YOUTH DAY IN MADRID, SPAIN. IN A SPECIAL PRESENTATION, WE INTRODUCED ENGLISH-SPEAKING PARTICIPANTS TO LECTIO DIVINA. ANOTHER SPECIAL PRESENTATION WAS MADE TO U.S. BISHOPS, WITH THE INTENTION OF HAVING THEM INTRODUCE LECTIO DIVINA IN THEIR ARCHDIOCESES. TO OFFER CONTINUING BIBLICAL EDUCATION TO CATHOLIC LEADERS, WE CELEBRATED THE THIRD ANNUAL CATHOLIC BIBLE SUMMIT, WHICH WAS ATTENDED BY MORE THAN 500 PARTICIPANTS. PROMINENT CATHOLIC BIBLICAL SCHOLARS WERE AMONG THE PRESENTERS. CATHOLIC MINISTRIES ALSO PUBLISHED THE WORD OF GOD AND LATINO CATHOLICS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. THE BOOKS WERE A COLLECTION OF ESSAYS FROM THE CAMINO A EMMAUS CONFERENCE HELD AT NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY; SCHOLARS PRESENTED ON THE WORD OF GOD IN THE LIFE AND MISSION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. IN ADDITION, CATHOLIC MINISTRIES ASSISTED MEMBERS OF THE GREEN FAMILY-COLLECTORS OF RARE RELIGIOUS AND BIBLICAL ARTIFACTS-TO PRESENT A 45-DAY, FREE BIBLE EXHIBIT AT VATICAN CITY. ABS WAS PROMINENTLY FEATURED AS A SPONSOR OF THE EXHIBIT; MORE THAN 150,000 PEOPLE VISITED. THE EVENT WAS A WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF INTER-CONFESSIONAL COLLABORATION. THE EVENT WAS A WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF INTER-CONFESSIONAL COLLABORATION. GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS, ABS'S GREEK ORTHODOX MINISTRY TEAM HAS
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 27,612,967 including grants of $ 2,694,580 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
RESTORATION MORE THAN ONE BILLION PEOPLE HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY EXTREME VIOLENCE THROUGH WAR, ETHNIC CONFLICT, TORTURE AND TERRORISM. IF LEFT UNTREATED, TRAUMA COMPROMISES HEALTH, RECOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT GAINS. TO RESPOND TO THIS GLOBAL NEED, ABS LAUNCHED THE RESTORATION MINISTRY UNIT TO EQUIP CHURCHES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH HOLISTIC PROGRAM MODELS TO HELP HURTING PEOPLE ENCOUNTER THE HEALING POWER OF GOD'S WORD. TAKING THE FIRST STEP TO IMPLEMENT THIS VISION, WE LAUNCHED THE TRAUMA HEALING INSTITUTE, WHICH WORKS PRIMARILY WITH NATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETIES TO EQUIP AND CERTIFY FACILITATORS IN TRAUMA HEALING. TAKING THE PROGRAM MODEL WE DEVELOPED WITH SHE'S MY SISTER IN EAST AFRICA, THE INSTITUTE HELPS GROUPS ADAPT TRAUMA HEALING FOR OTHER COUNTRIES AND CONTEXTS. RELATIONSHIPS HAVE ALREADY BEGUN IN SEVERAL REGIONS, INCLUDING OTHER PARTS OF AFRICA, HAITI, BRAZIL, LATIN AMERICA AND SOUTH ASIA. AS THE FLAGSHIP PROGRAM OF THE RESTORATION MINISTRY UNIT, 'SHE'S MY SISTER', LAUNCHED IN 2010, CONTINUES OPERATIONS IN GREAT LAKES, AFRICA. AMONG HIGHLIGHTS: - THE NUMBER OF TRAUMA HEALING LOCATIONS FUNDED IN GREAT LAKES, AFRICA HAS GROWN FROM EIGHT LAST YEAR TO 23 THIS YEAR. - WE CONTINUED OUR SCRIPTURE AND FOOD PROGRAM FOR A SECOND YEAR IN THE REFUGEE CENTERS OF GOMA AND DUNGU IN EASTERN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC). - THE 'SHE'S MY SISTER' BIKE TOUR 2012 FEATURED A GROUP OF CYCLISTS WHO RODE 1,800 MILES FROM FLORIDA TO NEW YORK. THE CYCLISTS RAISED MONEY AND AWARENESS ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF WOMEN IN THE DRC, HELPING PEOPLE RECOGNIZE THE POWER OF SCRIPTURE TO CHANGE LIVES AND MOTIVATE ACTION. CHRISTIAN BANDS, SIDEWALK PROPHETS AND THE CHRISTIAN ROCK BAND REILLY PERFORMED CONCERTS AS PART OF THE BIKE TOUR. PROVIDE WHERE PEOPLE LACK ACCESS BECAUSE OF POVERTY, LANGUAGE OR LOCATION, WE PROVIDE A WAY. MANY PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD CANNOT FIND OR AFFORD A BIBLE IN THEIR HEART LANGUAGE. WE WORK HARD TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO GOD'S WORD IN A LANGUAGE AND FORMAT THEY CAN UNDERSTAND AND AFFORD. CHINA LAST FALL, THE CHINA CHRISTIAN COUNCIL/THREE SELF-PATRIOTIC MOVEMENT (CCC/TSPM) HELD ITS SECOND U.S. TRAVELLING BIBLE EXHIBITION TOUR. ABS WAS A MAJOR SPONSOR OF THE 2011 EXHIBIT TITLED, "THY WORD IS THE TRUTH." THE EXHIBIT SHOWCASED THE HISTORY OF THE BIBLE IN CHINA, WHICH DATES BACK TO 635 AD. ABS PRESIDENT DR. LAMAR VEST WAS ONE OF THE INVITED GUESTS TO THE EXHIBIT. HE WELCOMED THE CCC/TSPM REPRESENTATIVES TO THE UNITED STATES AND REFLECTED ON THE STRONG PARTNERSHIP OF THE CHINESE CHURCH WITH ABS AND THE UNITED BIBLE SOCIETIES. ABS CONTINUES TO SHOW ITS COMMITMENT TO CHINESE CHRISTIANS AS IT HELPS PROVIDE BIBLES AT AN AFFORDABLE COST TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST: PEOPLE IN RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS OF CHINA, MIGRANT WORKERS AND THE DISADVANTAGED. THROUGH ABS'S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHINESE CHURCH, BIBLES ARE PRINTED AT AMITY PRINTING PRESS IN NANJING, WHICH IS THE ONLY AUTHORIZED PRINTER OF BIBLES FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CHINA, AND DISTRIBUTED BY CHURCHES AT A SUBSIDIZED PRICE. RECOGNIZING THE GROWING CHINESE CHURCH AND ITS DEEP FAITH, MAJOR DONORS OF ABS HAVE TAKEN SITE-VISITS TO CHINA ALONG WITH ABS PHILANTHROPIC ADVISERS. THESE TRIPS HAVE INCREASED DONOR CONFIDENCE IN CHINA AND RESULTED IN MORE FUNDING FOR BIBLE PROVISIONING AND TRAINING FOR CHINESE CHRISTIAN LEADERS. GUYANA THANKS TO THE JOINT EFFORTS OF SURINAME BIBLE SOCIETY (RESPONSIBLE FOR BIBLE SOCIETY WORK IN GUYANA), WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS, THE SUMMER INSTITUTE OF LINGUISTICS AND AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY, 15 YEARS OF LABORIOUS TRANSLATION HAVE NOW GIVEN 5,000 AKAWAIO PEOPLE OF GUYANA, SOUTH AMERICA THE NEW TESTAMENT IN THEIR OWN LANGUAGE. INDIA LAST AUGUST, ABS WELCOMED THE NEW GENERAL SECRETARY OF THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF INDIA (BSI), THE REVEREND DR. MANI CHACKO, WHO SHARES ABS'S VISION OF REACHING HIS COUNTRY WITH AFFORDABLE BIBLES IN A LANGUAGE PEOPLE CAN UNDERSTAND. THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH BSI, THOUSANDS OF ORPHANS ARE BEING REACHED WITH GOD'S WORD THROUGH CHILDREN'S BIBLES, SCRIPTURE SELECTIONS AND PICTURE BOOKS. AT-RISK WOMEN AND LEPERS ALSO ARE RECEIVING THE HOPE FOUND IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. BRAILLE BIBLES, TOO, OFFER SOLACE AND STRENGTH TO THE BLIND. VIETNAM ALTHOUGH THE VIETNAM CONSTITUTION ENDORSES RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE, CHRISTIAN CHURCHES ARE STILL SUBJECT TO OPPRESSION. IN A COUNTRY WITH MORE THAN 52 MILLION PEOPLE UNDER AGE 25, ABS AND OUR PARTNER-THE UBS VIETNAM PARTNERSHIP-ARE PROVIDING SCRIPTURE RESOURCES FOR THESE YOUNG PEOPLE. ONE PROJECT ALONE IS BENEFITTING 168,000 YOUTH WHO ARE ENGAGING THE BIBLE, AND MANY OF THEM NOW ATTEND CATECHISM CLASSES OR BIBLE STUDIES IN 1,000 CHURCHES. MIDDLE EAST: - LEBANON AT A TIME WHEN SATELLITE DISHES ARE VISIBLE IN CLUSTERS ON APARTMENT BUILDINGS IN THE MIDDLE EAST, ABS CONTINUES TO PARTNER WITH THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF LEBANON TO HELP PRODUCE 50 SCRIPTURE-BASED, HALF-HOUR TELEVISION EPISODES A YEAR. A BROADCAST PARTNER, SAT-7, IS WORKING SIDE BY SIDE ON THESE PRODUCTIONS, PROVIDING AIRTIME AT NO COST. FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS, ALL EPISODES ALSO APPEARED ON SECULAR TELEVISION DURING LENT AND EASTER WEEK, WITH THE POTENTIAL TO REACH 10 MILLION VIEWERS A YEAR. - EGYPT DESPITE ONGOING TURMOIL IN EGYPT, THE CHILDREN'S FESTIVALS FEATURING KINGO, THE FRIENDLY LION, CONTINUE TO INSTILL PRACTICAL BIBLICAL VALUES IN CHILDREN. ALONG WITH THE FESTIVALS, SEVENTH- GRADE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVED NEW TESTAMENTS, AND CHILDREN IN 100 CHRISTIAN ORPHANAGES RECEIVED THEIR OWN AGE-APPROPRIATE BIBLES. - GULF STATES MIGRANT WORKERS DOMINATE THE WORKFORCE IN KUWAIT AND QATAR AND COMPRISE A LARGE PORTION OF THE CHRISTIAN POPULATION. THESE LABORERS FACE HARSH WORKING CONDITIONS, EXPLOITATION AND HOMESICKNESS. TO REACH OUT TO THESE DISENFRANCHISED CHRISTIANS, ABS JOINED FORCES WITH BIBLE SOCIETY IN THE GULF (BSG) TO DISTRIBUTE THOUSANDS OF BIBLES, NEW TESTAMENTS AND AUDIO SCRIPTURES IN THEIR HEART LANGUAGES. BSG WELCOMED MIGRANT WORKERS INTO BIBLE STUDIES AND PRAYER GROUPS IN LOCAL CHURCHES, AS WELL AS INITIATED A SERIES OF SEMINARS TO HELP BELIEVERS APPLY SCRIPTURE TO THEIR LIVES. AFRICA THE END2END CONCEPT IS SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL: SHOW THE JESUS FILM, ORGANIZE NEW CONVERTS INTO 'FAITH COMES BY HEARING' (FCBH) LISTENING GROUPS AND PROVIDE LITERATE PARTICIPANTS WITH THEIR OWN PRINTED COPY OF THE BIBLE IN THEIR LANGUAGE. LAST YEAR, RWANDA WAS THE SITE OF THE FIRST PILOT PROJECT ABS LAUNCHED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JESUS FILM PROJECT AND FCBH. CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST RWANDA, THE LOCAL PARTNER, RECRUITED 10 PASTORS, WHO SHARED THE VISION OF PLANTING A CHURCH ON EVERY HILL. TOGETHER WITH THE NATIONAL STAFF, THEY MOBILIZED LEADERS AND CHURCHES IN THE PROVINCES TO ORGANIZE SHOWINGS OF THE JESUS FILMS, TO FORM FCBH LISTENING GROUPS AND TO TAKE STEPS TOWARD PLANTING A PROJECTED 31 NEW CHURCHES. AFTER ONE YEAR, AMAZING RESULTS WERE PRODUCED: 42,000 NEW BELIEVERS, 61 NEW CHURCHES, 1,127 PEOPLE TRAINED TO DO EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP, 384 NEW SMALL GROUPS FORMED AND 3,596 BIBLES DISTRIBUTED TO FCBH LISTENING GROUPS PARTICIPANTS. IN PURSUIT OF WHAT GOD IS DOING IN RWANDA, BIBLE SOCIETIES IN OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES HAVE ADOPTED THE CONCEPT AND ADDED BIBLE DISTRIBUTION TO THEIR FCBH LISTENING PROGRAMS. THESE BIBLE SOCIETIES INCLUDE BURKINA FASO, BURUNDI, CHAD, DRC, GHANA, LIBERIA, MALI, NIGER, RWANDA, SIERRA LEONE, TANZANIA, TOGO AND ZAMBIA. PUBLICATION OF THE BIBLE IN ESKIMO-YUPIK AFTER MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF DEDICATED AND TIRELESS TRANSLATING, REVIEW AND EDITING, THE YUPIK BIBLE IS NOW COMPLETE. DURING THEIR YEARS OF WORK IN A SMALL BUILDING OWNED BY THE MORAVIAN CHURCH IN BETHEL, ALASKA, THE TEAM OF YUPIK NATIVE SPEAKERS COMPLETED THE TRANSLATION OF THE OLD TESTAMENT AND FULLY REVISED THE 1956 NEW TESTAMENT. THEIR REVISION OF THE NEW TESTAMENT INCLUDED A THOROUGH EDITING OF LANGUAGE AND CONCEPTS INTO A MORE CONTEMPORARY STYLE, THEREBY MATCHING THE STYLE OF THE FRESHLY TRANSLATED OLD TESTAMENT. NEW CHINESE STUDY BIBLE SERIES A HUGE GAP EXISTS BETWEEN ANCIENT BIBLICAL CULTURE AND MODERN CHINESE CULTURE, SO TODAY'S CHINESE READERS OF THE BIBLE MISS MUCH OF ITS MESSAGE. TO BRIDGE THAT GAP, THE CHINESE UNION STUDY BIBLE SERIES WAS CONCEIVED IN THE EARLY 2000'S, FOLLOWING THE MODEL AND 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. TWO NEW VOLUMES, RUTH AND THE JOHANNINE EPISTLES, WERE PUBLISHED IN 2012. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT VOLUME, GALATIANS, HAS BEEN SUBSTANTIALLY REVISED TO BE IN LINE WITH THE REST OF THE SERIES AND IS EXPECTED TO BE RE-ISSUED LATER THIS YEAR. TWO MORE VOLUMES, GENESIS AND COLOSSIANS/PHILEMON, ARE IN THE FINAL STAGE AND EXPECTED TO BE PUBLISHED THIS YEAR. HELPING NATIVE AMERICANS READ THE BIBLE IN THEIR FIRST LANGUAGE RESEARCH AFFIRMS THAT NATIVE LANGUAGE PROJECTS HELP SOLIDIFY DYING CULTURES AND LANGUAGE FOR THE MULTIPLE MINORITY LANGUAGE GROUPS
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$ 63,702,443
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Form 990 (2011)
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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 IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
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 IIIClick to see attachment........................
5
Yes
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which 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 temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, 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, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? 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
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization 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 employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? 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...........................
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
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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
35b
 
No
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
 
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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
5,703
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
293
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
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Form 990 (2011)
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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
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
29
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
28
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
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
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
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete 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
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did 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 15a or 15b, 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,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take 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 , NY , 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 made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
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
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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 (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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) PIETER DEAROLF
CHAIRMAN
 27.0 X   X       0 0 0
(2) R Lamar Vest
President & CEO
 50.0 X   X       334,867 0 117,066
(3) SISTER JOAN CURTIN
RECORDING SECRETARY
 8.0 X   X       0 0 0
(4) NADIA CAVNER
TREASURER
 6.0 X   X       0 0 0
(5) ANDRES PANASIUK
TRUSTEE (Resigned 6/12)
 5.0 X           0 0 0
(6) ANGELIQUE WALKER SMITH
TRUSTEE
 6.0 X           0 0 0
(7) CHERYL HOLLAND
TRUSTEE
 9.0 X           0 0 0
(8) DARRELL L WHITEMAN
TRUSTEE
 6.0 X           0 0 0
(9) DAVID TROBISCH
TRUSTEE
 5.0 X           0 0 0
(10) DIANE LINEN POWELL
TRUSTEE
 8.0 X           0 0 0
(11) ELIZABETH PEALE ALLEN
TRUSTEE
 7.0 X           0 0 0
(12) FRANK M TAYLOR III
TRUSTEE
 5.0 X           0 0 0
(13) HANS G JEPSON
TRUSTEE
 9.0 X           0 0 0
(14) HARVEY HOSKINS
TRUSTEE
 7.0 X           0 0 0
(15) HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN NICHOLAS
TRUSTEE
 5.0 X           0 0 0
(16) JAMES EASTMAN
TRUSTEE
 9.0 X           0 0 0
(17) JERRY DIMITROU
TRUSTEE
 9.0 X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2011)
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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 (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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) JOHN A GRANT JR
TRUSTEE
 8.0 X           0 0 0
(19) KAREN LOUIE
TRUSTEE
 4.0 X           0 0 0
(20) MARK HANSON
TRUSTEE
 4.0 X           0 0 0
(21) NICK ATHENS
TRUSTEE
 9.0 X           0 0 0
(22) PHILIPPE VALLERAND
TRUSTEE (Resigned 7/11)
   X           0 0 0
(23) REBECCA CONTRERAS
TRUSTEE
 5.0 X           0 0 0
(24) SHARON WATSON FLUKER
TRUSTEE
 7.0 X           0 0 0
(25) SHELIA Y SMALLEY
TRUSTEE
 5.0 X           0 0 0
(26) THE REV DALE MEYER
TRUSTEE
 9.0 X           0 0 0
(27) THE REV LUIS CORTES
TRUSTEE
 7.0 X           0 0 0
(28) THE REV PAUL A SOUKUP SJ
TRUSTEE
 7.0 X           0 0 0
(29) THOMAS BINDLEY
TRUSTEE
 5.0 X           0 0 0
(30) VICTOR CARDENAS
TRUSTEE
 8.0 X           0 0 0
(31) WELLINGTON CHIU
TRUSTEE
 5.0 X           0 0 0
(32) JAMES T PARKINSON III
VICE CHAIRMAN (retired 2/12)
 7.0 X   X       0 0 0
(33) Donald Cavanaugh
CorP Secy/ Chief Audit Exec
 50.0     X       149,535 0 52,683
(34) Robert Briggs
Executive VP
 50.0     X       206,635 0 49,377
(35) Simon Barnes
Executive VP
 50.0     X       256,836 0 43,959
(36) Julia Oliver
Executive VP, CFO
 50.0     X       201,393 0 53,284
(37) Stephen King
Executive VP, COO
 50.0     X       203,435 0 52,211
(38) Brian Sherry
Director
 50.0       X     161,230 0 35,932
(39) Geoffrey Morin
Director
 50.0       X     162,276 0 45,017
(40) Joseph Pierce
Director
 50.0       X     165,649 0 35,574
(41) Nicholas Pagano
Director
 50.0       X     152,509 0 54,538
(42) Nikolaos Garbidakis
Director
 50.0       X     159,821 0 41,922
(43) Peter Rathbun
Legal Counsel
 50.0       X     174,008 0 38,486
(44) Janet Grell
Director
 50.0         X   150,841 0 26,484
(45) Stephen Sharp
Director
 50.0         X   154,284 0 38,747
(46) Thomas Durakis
Director
 50.0         X   151,853 0 45,502
(47) Emilio Reyes
VP
 50.0         X   181,670 0 46,596
(48) Mario Paredes
VP
 50.0         X   180,248 0 27,314
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 3,147,090 0 804,692
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet47
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. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
STRATMARK LTD
855 E COLLINS BLVD
RICHARDSON,TX75081 		cultivation 5,632,824
DICKINSON PRESS INC
PO BOX 72100
CLEVELAND,OH44192 		bible/scripture res 2,260,808
Merkle Inc
PO Box 64897
BALTIMORE,MD212644897 		data processing 2,140,012
resource one inc
PO BOX 1597
TULSA,OK741011597 		WAREHOUSING/LOGISTIC 1,518,878
word4asia
PO BOX 18448
ANAHEIM,CA928178448 		bible distribution 969,956
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet49
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 238,483
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 46,680
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		39,552,820
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 81,631
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 39,837,983
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 6,895,984   1,111,938 5,784,046
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 2,077,307     2,077,307
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 3,788,652  
b Less: rental expenses 3,203,742  
c Rental income or (loss) 584,910  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 584,910     584,910
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 192,959,705  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 184,188,384  
c Gain or (loss) 8,771,321  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 8,771,321     8,771,321
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 46,680
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 29,736
b Less: direct expenses ...b 29,736
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 8,308,599
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 4,947,997
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 3,360,602 3,360,602    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a GLOBAL SCRIPTURE IMPACT FEES 900,099 166,771 166,771    
b MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900,099 536,732 536,732    
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 703,503
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 62,231,610 4,064,105 1,111,938 17,217,584
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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).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
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 United States. See Part IV, line 21 4,722,172 4,722,172
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 2,694,580 2,694,580
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,745,842 1,978,313 315,159 452,370
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 16,871,752 12,155,693 1,936,483 2,779,576
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 4,632,592 3,299,154 517,819 815,619
9 Other employee benefits ....... 3,364,834 2,418,587 392,730 553,517
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,286,585 924,776 150,165 211,644
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 214,216 77,947 125,362 10,907
c Accounting ........... 175,272 72,745 89,188 13,339
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 1,331,985 1,331,985
f Investment management fees ...... 1,635,935   1,635,935  
g Other .......... 5,750,054 5,347,960 402,094  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0      
13 Office expenses ....... 2,920,520 2,308,059 309,879 302,582
14 Information technology ...... 2,366,713 1,852,234 56,282 458,197
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 2,459,531 1,774,736 438,026 246,769
17 Travel ............ 2,655,798 2,050,810 221,339 383,649
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 387,270 286,937 56,755 43,578
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 2,152,185 1,429,613 468,635 253,937
23 Insurance .............. 233,998 150,058 26,274 57,666
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a SCRIPTURE PROGRAM PAYMENTS 13,928,484 13,928,484 0 0
b PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS 7,608,490 4,395,911 61,966 3,150,613
c POSTAGE & MAILINGS 2,581,505 1,666,228 16,239 899,038
d MEMBERSHIP AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 204,648 167,446 19,453 17,749
e
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 82,924,961 63,702,443 7,239,783 11,982,735
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 9,431,619 4,329,113 0 5,102,506
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Form 990 (2011)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 4,727,979 1 1,808,911
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 14,181,092 2 19,475,824
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 2,999,652 4 3,423,090
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 5 0
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 .......... 0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 3,716,141 8 4,421,618
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 1,386,938 9 1,364,186
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 54,781,927
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 41,716,205 12,847,468 10c 13,065,722
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 105,851,190 11 106,484,378
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 366,804,271 12 310,219,077
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ......... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 20,211,454 15 20,028,110
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 532,726,185 16 480,290,916
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 11,030,570 17 10,772,665
18 Grants payable .......... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue .......... 5,578,003 19 5,285,416
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 79,646,968 25 74,722,382
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 96,255,541 26 90,780,463
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 ..... 372,388,797 27 323,878,376
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 28,169,485 28 31,205,321
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 35,912,362 29 34,426,756
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 ..... 436,470,644 33 389,510,453
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 532,726,185 34 480,290,916
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Form 990 (2011)
Page 12
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
62,231,610
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
82,924,961
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
-20,693,351
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
436,470,644
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-26,266,840
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
389,510,453
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
2011
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                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 38,712,311 42,388,523 33,608,510 35,381,640 39,837,983 189,928,967
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.. 38,712,311 42,388,523 33,608,510 35,381,640 39,837,983 189,928,967
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.           189,928,967
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 38,712,311 42,388,523 33,608,510 35,381,640 39,837,983 189,928,967
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 17,842,836 12,346,975 11,113,059 11,017,913 9,558,201 61,878,984
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.. 396,892 298,968 232,448 246,642 703,503 1,878,453
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           255,700,505
12
12
16,256,184
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
74.278 %
15
15
74.129 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (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) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2011

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Schedule B
(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
2011
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 on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, 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).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total 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)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(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) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
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
that total 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 $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(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
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, Part II-A; line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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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, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
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 0
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ... 1,538,325 0
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ... 1,148,212 0
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....... 390,113 0
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 can 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 through 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, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax 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 (ASC 958), 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 (ASC 958), 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 (ASC 958), 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 $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
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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 .... 348,864,480 305,067,004 278,629,849 364,304,336
b Contributions ........ -3,467,001 -4,394,990 1,234,988 16,231,588
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ... -6,794,871 84,601,787 52,518,122 -60,839,517
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		36,018,810 34,815,712 25,514,469 39,722,517
f Administrative expenses .... 1,509,659 1,593,609 1,801,486 1,344,041
g End of year balance ...... 301,074,139 348,864,480 305,067,004 278,629,849
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet93.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet6.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet1.000 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
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
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (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 ................   34,055,998 24,877,191 9,178,807
c Leasehold improvements ............   765,244 463,010 302,234
d Equipment ................   17,886,715 15,610,600 2,276,115
e Other .................   2,048,970 765,404 1,283,566
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 13,065,722
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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 		24,017,716 F

(B) REAL ASSETS 		36,997,408 F

(C) ABSOLUTE RETURN 		81,325,088 F

(D) FIXED INCOME 		66,042,511 F

(E) EQUITIES 		101,836,354 F




Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 310,219,077
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) must 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) must 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) Book value
Federal Income Taxes 0
ANNUITIES PAYABLE 24,869,812
ACCRUED POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS 42,312,366
OBLIGATIONS UNDER REMAINDER TRUSTS 5,029,985
PAYABLES UNDER SECURITIES LOAN 2,510,219





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 74,722,382
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).
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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 62,231,610
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 82,924,961
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -20,693,351
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -21,365,717
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 -4,901,126
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 -26,266,843
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -46,960,194
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 39,276,829
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -21,365,717
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 4,947,997
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -16,417,720
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 55,694,549
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 1,635,935
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b 4,901,126
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 6,537,061
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 62,231,610
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 86,237,023
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 4,947,997
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 4,947,997
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 81,289,026
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 1,635,935
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 1,635,935
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 82,924,961
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 & 1/2 years, from January 2010 to June 2015, 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 ($1,148,744) Pension Related Activity ($3,752,382) ---------- Total Part XI, Line 8 ($4,901,126)
RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE SCHEDULE D, PART XII Line 2D Cost of Goods Sold $4,947,997 ---------- Total Part XII, Line 2(D) $4,947,997 Line 4B Change in value of Split Interest Agreements $1,148,744 Pension Related Activity $3,752,382 ---------- Total Part XII, Line 4(B) $4,901,126
RECONCILIATION OF EXPENSES SCHEDULE D, PART XIII Line 2D Cost of Goods Sold $4,947,997 ---------- Total Part XIII, Line 2(D) $4,947,997
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 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 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.
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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
2011
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 its grants
and other 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 its grants and other
assistance 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   256,372
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Grantmaking   117,049
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 1 Grantmaking   150,000
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Grantmaking   1,021,914
North America 0 0 Grantmaking   74,617
South America 0 0 Grantmaking   203,295
South Asia 0 0 Grantmaking   267,974
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grantmaking   603,359
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services bible distribution 490,687
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services bible distribution 2,404,006
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services bible distribution 4,454,277
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services bible distribution 2,294,927
North America 0 0 Program Services bible distribution 87,119
Russia and the Newly Independent States 0 0 Program Services bible distribution 76,286
South America 0 0 Program Services bible distribution 757,536
South Asia 0 0 Program Services bible distribution 710,535
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services Bible Distribution 2,653,111
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Investments   2,300,999
South America 0 0 Investments   495,255
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Investments   352,897
South Asia 0 0 Investments   2,487,015
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Investments   4,597,730
North America 0 0 Investments   376,511
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Investments   1,840,727
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services school workshops 879,859
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services bible institute 50,465
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services kjv anniversary 128,390
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services translation work 60,529
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services world youth day 186,809
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services trauma healing centers 232,453
3a Sub-total ..... 0 1 16,623,064
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 13,989,639
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 1 30,612,703
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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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 Distribution 146,218 Cash      
Cent. America/Caribbean Bible Distribution 108,587 Cash      
East Asia/Pacific Bible Distribution 112,224 Cash      
Europe/Iceland/Greenland Bible Distribution 10,000 Cash      
Europe/Iceland/Greenland Bible Distribution 140,000 Cash      
Middle East/North Africa Bible Distribution 5,550 Cash      
Middle East/North Africa Bible Distribution 16,364 Cash      
Middle East/North Africa Bible Distribution 600,000 Cash      
Middle East/North Africa Bible Distribution 400,000 Cash      
North America Bible Distribution 16,107 Cash      
North America Bible Distribution 58,510 Cash      
South America Bible Distribution 141,145 Cash      
South America Bible Distribution 57,150 Cash      
South Asia Bible Distribution 111,350 Cash      
South Asia Bible Distribution 156,624 Cash      
Sub-Saharan Africa Bible Distribution 132,354 Cash      
Sub-Saharan Africa Bible Distribution 471,005 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
17
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
0
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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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) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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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) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule F Part I, Line 2 AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY ("ABS") IS A MEMBER OF THE UNITED BIBLE SOCIETIES ("UBS"), A WORLD-WIDE FELLOWSHIP OF NATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETIES. ABS PROGRAM SERVICES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH UBS, INCLUDE BIBLE DISTRIBUTION, TRANSLATION, ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY (SCHEDULE F, PART I, 3(E), 1 (D) SPACING PROVIDED TRUNCATES THIS DESCRIPTION). 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 BENEFCIARIES 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 RISK, ENVIROMENTAL 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 A PROJECT PROGRESSES. AT THE END OF THE PROJECT, GSI OR THE PARTNER CONDUCTS AN ASSESSMENT OF RESULTS TO COMPARE WITH PLAN AND BUDGET. INFORMATION ON RESULTS IS RELAYED TO MANAGEMENT AND THE DONOR CONSTITUENCY. UNUSED FUNDS ARE RETRIEVED FROM THE IMPLEMENTER AND THE DONOR'S PERMISSION IS OBTAINED TO REDIRECT FUNDS TO SIMILAR PROJECTS IN OTHER COUNTRIES. ABS CONDUCTS FIELD VISITS TO PROJECTS IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES TO VALIDATE INFORMATION. SOME OF THESE VISITS ARE DONE WITH PARTICIPATION OF MAJOR DONORS OF MINISTRY PROJECTS. OUR OVERALL INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURE 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. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, ABS PRESENTED OUR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM EFFORTS EXECUTED THROUGH THE UBS AS PART OF OUR PROGRAM EXPENSES AS SCRIPTURE PROGRAM PAYMENTS SINCE WE COMPLETE A SUBSTANTIAL PERCENTAGE OF OUR INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES WITH THE GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP. THESE PAYMENTS HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY CLASSIFIED AS GRANTS. THE PAYMENTS IN YEAR 2011 WERE $9,828,664 AS COMPARED TO PAYMENTS OF $13,928,484 IN FISCAL 2012. THIS RECLASSIFICATION CAUSES WHAT APPEARS TO BE A VARIANCE IN PART I LINE 13, GRANTS, AND PART I LINE 17, OTHER EXPENSES. EXPENSES AND COMMITMENTS TO THE UBS PROGRAMS HAVE REMAINED CONSTANT.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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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 arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
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
855 e collins blvd
 
richardson, TX75081 		cultivation   No 18,800,000 6,293,500 12,506,500
merkle inc
100 jamison court
 
hagerstown, MD21740 		acquisition   No 2,620,000 3,077,000 -457,000
Total .................right arrow 21,420,000 9,370,500 12,049,500
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, NM, 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) 2011
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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 . . . 76,416     76,416
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		46,680     46,680
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		29,736     29,736
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . 23,347     23,347
7 Food and beverages . .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 6,389     6,389
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 29,736
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
2011
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) Salvation Army4 GARY ROAD
Union,NJ07083 		41-0698597 501(c)(3) 87,246       Bible Engagement
(2) Salvation Army4 GARY ROAD
Union,NJ07083 		41-0698597 501(c)(3)   103,135 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(3) AMERICAN REHABILITATION MINISTRIESPO BOX 1490
Bill Wadell
JOPLIN,MO64802 		43-1037106 501(c)(3) 17,297       Bible Engagement
(4) AMERICAN REHABILITATION MINISTRIESPO BOX 1490
Bill Wadell
JOPLIN,MO64802 		43-1037106 501(c)(3)   151,327 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(5) MOBIA1865 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10023 		20-1915394 501(c)(3) 1,241,009       Bible Engagement
(6) Bible Literacy Project122 W 14th St PMB 332
Front Royal,VA226303608 		13-4177641 501(c)(3) 263,499       Bible Engagement
(7) NEW CANAAN SOCIETYPO BOX 2013
NEW YORK,NY10159 		13-4165834 501(c)(3) 120,000       Bible Engagement
(8) OPERATION COMPASSION1120 Urbane Rd NE
Cleveland,TN37312 		62-1697490 501(c)(3) 295,522       Bible Engagement
(9) OPERATION COMPASSION1120 Urbane Rd NE
Cleveland,TN37312 		62-1697490 501(c)(3)   129,099 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(10) Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America8 E 79th St
New York,NY100210106 		13-1632516 501(c)(3)   69,241 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(11) LEADERSHIP TRAINING MINISTRIES17150 Butte Creek Rd Ste 230
Houston,TX770902375 		65-0987925 501(c)(3) 200,001       Bible Engagement
(12) SOUL MEDIC MEDIA GROUP INC6429 Oakbrook Pkwy
Fort Wayne,IN468254255 		27-2417633 501(c)(3) 336,500       Bible Engagement
(13) Compass Finances God's Way100 Crown Oak Centre Dr
Longwood,FL327506166 		27-1252917 501(c)(3) 337,000       Bible Engagement
(14) Biblical Theological Seminary200 N Main St
Hatfield,PA194402421 		23-1937954 501(c)(3) 50,000       Bible Engagement
(15) Nazarene Publishing House2923 Troost Ave
Kansas City,MO641091583 		44-0552033 501(c)(3) 40,000       Bible Engagement
(16) Wesley Theological Seminary
 
  		53-0245887 501(c)(3) 60,000       Bible Engagement
(17) The Seed Company3030 Matlock Road Suite 104
Arlington,TX76015 		30-8389298 501(c)(3) 32,103       Bible Engagement
(18) Houston Read Commission2401 Portsmouth Street Houston TX
HOUSTON,TX77098 		76-0151362 501(c)(3) 9,802       Bible Engagement
(19) Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc17482 State Hwy M Warrenton MO 63
WARRENTON,MO63383 		38-6091187 501(c)(3) 11,371       Bible Engagement
(20) Dayton VA Medical Center4100 W 3rd St
Dayton,OH454289000 		31-0540155 501(c)(3)   5,719 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(21) VA Medical Center718 Smyth Rd
Manchester,NH031047007 		02-0222932 501(c)(3)   19,432 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(22) Cincinnati VA Medical Center1000 S Fort Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas,KY410752305 		31-0542398 501(c)(3)   6,340 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(23) project-bravo5908B boydton plank rd
petersburg,VA23803 		45-5066236 501(c)(3)   23,611 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(24) St Albans Community Living Center179-00 Linden Blvd
St Albans,NY11510 		74-1612229 501(c)(3)   9,571 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(25) 198th 219th IN9050 Kinsman Dr
Fort Benning,GA319054929 		35-9990000 501(c)(3)   9,337 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(26) Daville VA Medical Center1900 E Main St
Danville,IL618325100 		37-0662493 501(c)(3)   13,476 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(27) McGuire Va Medical Center1201 Broad Rock Blvd
Richmond,VA232490001 		54-0515611 501(c)(3)   8,279 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(28) VA Medical Center1540 Spring Valley Drive
Huntington,WV25704 		55-0357745 501(c)(3)   7,670 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(29) Calvary Chapel2401 W Cypress Creek Rd
Ft Lauderdale,FL333091828 		65-0879835 501(c)(3)   92,437 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(30) VAMC - Warehouse2495 Shreveport Hwy 71
Pineville,LA713604044 		72-0411414 501(c)(3)   7,111 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(31) VA Medical Center921 NE 13th St
Chaplain Service
Oklahoma City,OK731045007 		73-1097102 501(c)(3)   9,358 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(32) Va Maryland Health Care System10 North Green St
Baltimore,MD21201 		74-1612229 501(c)(3)   10,450 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(33) M Debakey VA Medical Center2002 Holcombe Blvd
Houston,TX77030 		76-0418077 501(c)(3)   7,999 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(34) 1st marine division camp pendleton302 Avenida Del Mar Apt A
San Clemente,CA926725010 		53-9990000 501(c)(3)   5,844 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(35) Archdiocese of New YorkLOADING DOCK ON NORTH Side 55TH ST
1011 1st Ave
New York,NY100224112 		13-2669134 501(c)(3)   7,139 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(36) Columbus Air Force Base Chapel464 Harpe Blvd
Columbus,MS397103150 		84-9990000 501(c)(3)   9,723 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(37) The General Council of the Assemblies of God1445 N Boonville Avenue
Springfield,MO65802 		44-0577787 501(c)(3)   12,581 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(38) WG Bill Hefner VA Medical Center11201 Benton St
Loma Linda,CA923571000 		56-0564309 501(c)(3)   55,714 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(39) Miami VA Healthcare System1201 NW 16th St
Miami,FL331251624 		56-2304427 501(c)(3)   5,106 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(40) VA Medical Center1670 Clairmont Road
Decatur,GA30033 		58-2091280 501(c)(3)   24,615 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(41) Fort Wayne VA Medical Center2121 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne,IN468055100 		35-1516418 501(c)(3)   11,407 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(42) VA Medical Center1 Jefferson Barracks Drive
St Louis,MO631254199 		43-0687806 501(c)(3)   6,100 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(43) Jackson VAMC1500 E Woodrow Wilson Ave
Jackson,MS392165116 		74-1612229 501(c)(3)   20,925 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(44) VA NY HCS Brooklyn Campus800 Poly Pl
Brooklyn,NY112097104 		74-1612229 501(c)(3)   35,360 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(45) Audie L Murphy VA Hospital7400 Merton Minter St
San Antonio,TX782294404 		74-1612229 501(c)(3)   18,763 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(46) Living Water TeachingAttn Brenda Holsinger
3097 Mission Way
Caddo Mills,TX751357433 		62-1171278 501(c)(3)   9,309 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(47) VA North Texas Health Care System4500 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas,TX752167167 		75-6108647 501(c)(3)   7,770 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(48) Campus Crusade For Christ Int750 Middle Ground Blvd
Newport News,VA236062587 		95-6006123 501(c)(3)   74,947 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(49) VA Medical Center1970 Roanoke Blvd
Salem,VA241536478 		54-1691022 501(c)(3)   7,401 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(50) VA Medical Center100 Emancipation Dr
Hampton,VA236670001 		54-1172096 501(c)(3)   12,413 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(51) GLA VA Medical Center11301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles,CA900731003 		08-0503410 501(c)(3)   12,431 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(52) Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center1 Freedom Way
Augusta,GA309046258 		74-1612229 501(c)(3)   5,809 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(53) Overton Brooks VAMC510 E Stoner Ave
Shreveport,LA711014243 		72-0423660 501(c)(3)   20,125 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(54) Maryland Bible Society1220 Providence Rd
Towson,MD212861560 		52-0623167 501(c)(3)   7,081 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(55) Va Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System400 Veterans Ave
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Biloxi,MS39531 		31-1575142 501(c)(3)   6,004 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
(56) Charles George VA Medical Center1100 Tunnel Rd
Asheville,NC28805 		56-1853237 501(c)(3)   6,649 cost Bibles Bible Engagement
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
56
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ......................... . Bullet Image
 
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2011
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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













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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
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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.
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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 or provision 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. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
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 Regulations 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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Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is 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) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(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 as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) Donald Cavanaugh (i)
(ii)		 149,056
0 		0
0 		479
0 		17,397
0 		35,286
0 		202,218
0 		0
0
(2) Brian Sherry (i)
(ii)		 159,920
0 		0
0 		1,310
0 		12,171
0 		23,761
0 		197,162
0 		0
0
(3) Geoffrey Morin (i)
(ii)		 161,791
0 		0
0 		485
0 		12,767
0 		32,250
0 		207,293
0 		0
0
(4) Janet Grell (i)
(ii)		 150,129
0 		0
0 		712
0 		12,326
0 		14,158
0 		177,325
0 		0
0
(5) Joseph Pierce (i)
(ii)		 164,260
0 		0
0 		1,389
0 		12,767
0 		22,807
0 		201,223
0 		0
0
(6) Nicholas Pagano (i)
(ii)		 151,763
0 		0
0 		746
0 		20,011
0 		34,527
0 		207,047
0 		0
0
(7) Nikolaos Garbidakis (i)
(ii)		 159,306
0 		0
0 		515
0 		13,438
0 		28,484
0 		201,743
0 		0
0
(8) Stephen Sharp (i)
(ii)		 152,152
0 		0
0 		2,132
0 		12,767
0 		25,980
0 		193,031
0 		0
0
(9) Thomas Durakis (i)
(ii)		 150,582
0 		0
0 		1,271
0 		11,856
0 		33,646
0 		197,355
0 		0
0
(10) Robert Briggs (i)
(ii)		 204,726
0 		0
0 		1,909
0 		16,800
0 		32,577
0 		256,012
0 		0
0
(11) Simon Barnes (i)
(ii)		 256,026
0 		0
0 		810
0 		20,000
0 		23,959
0 		300,795
0 		0
0
(12) Julia Oliver (i)
(ii)		 200,038
0 		0
0 		1,355
0 		16,800
0 		36,484
0 		254,677
0 		0
0
(13) Stephen King (i)
(ii)		 200,505
0 		0
0 		2,930
0 		16,800
0 		35,411
0 		255,646
0 		0
0
(14) Peter Rathbun (i)
(ii)		 171,595
0 		0
0 		2,413
0 		14,178
0 		24,308
0 		212,494
0 		0
0
(15) R Lamar Vest (i)
(ii)		 269,472
0 		0
0 		65,395
0 		81,352
0 		35,714
0 		451,933
0 		41,269
0
(16) Emilio Reyes (i)
(ii)		 180,786
0 		0
0 		884
0 		23,154
0 		23,442
0 		228,266
0 		0
0
(17) Mario Paredes (i)
(ii)		 177,793
0 		0
0 		2,455
0 		14,401
0 		12,913
0 		207,562
0 		0
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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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, 3, 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). Form 990, Schedule J, line 4b Included in column(c) as deferred compensation for 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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NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
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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)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 7 81,631 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
 
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 noncash
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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Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33 and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b) the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. 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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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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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 prepared and reviewed by a nationally renowned accounting firm, grant thornton llp, 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 recommend 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 Hong Kong Hungary India Korea Malaysia Mexico Singapore South Africa Thailand Turkey
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a & 1b   The American Bible Society lists 32 Board of DIrectors members on its Form 990. Andres Panasiuk, james parkinson iii and Philippe VALLERAND ceased board service prior to the year end. Accordingly, the Bible Society is reporting 29 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 28 independent voting members of the Board of Directors.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5   Unrealized Gains on Investments ($21,365,717) Change in value of Split Interest Agreements ($1,148,744) Pension Related Activity ($3,752,382) ---------- Total change in net Assets ($26,266,843)
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Department of the Treasury
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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
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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












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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 0 0 100.000 %












Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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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
 
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
 
f Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
 
g Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
 
h Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
 
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
 
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
 
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
 
n Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
 
o Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
 
p Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
 
r Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
 
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)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 4
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)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(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 Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Additional Data


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