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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 06-30-2013
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
Suite
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 $ 326,311,511
F Name and address of principal officer:
STEPHEN D KING
1865 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10023
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www.americanbible.org
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1816
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO MAKE THE BIBLE AVAILABLE TO EVERY PERSON IN A LANGUAGE AND FORMAT EACH CAN UNDERSTAND AND AFFORD, SO ALL PEOPLE MAY EXPERIENCE ITS LIFE- CHANGING MESSAGE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 28
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 27
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 270
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 200
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 13,725
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -160,483
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 39,837,983 48,571,145
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 15,667,305 27,492,737
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 6,726,322 6,756,141
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 62,231,610 82,820,023
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 7,416,752 11,649,672
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) 28,901,605 32,087,950
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 1,331,985 1,414,663
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet12,994,498    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 45,274,619 46,990,776
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 82,924,961 92,143,061
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -20,693,351 -9,323,038
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 480,290,916 491,369,376
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 90,780,463 93,106,343
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 389,510,453 398,263,033
Part II
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Form 990 (2012)
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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, to 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, smart phone 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 WAIT
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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 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 $ 40,316,415 including grants of $ 5,086,431 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY ("ABS") BRINGS GOD'S WORD WHERE IT'S NEEDED MOST. WE LONG FOR A WORLD WHERE EVERY GENERATION WHOLEHEARTEDLY EMBRACES GOD'S WORD, WHERE THE HOPES OF YOUNG PEOPLE HERE IN AMERICA AND MILLIONS MORE ACROSS THE GLOBE ARE TRANSFORMED BY THE LIVING HOPE FOUND IN THE BIBLE. DOMESTIC PROGRAMS THROUGH OUR DOMESTIC PROGRaMS, WE ARE COMMITTED TO BRINGING A RENAISSANCE FOR GOD'S WORD HERE IN AMERICA. WE ALSO ARE EXTENDING OUR REACH TO TODAY'S CHURCHES, INVITING MILLIONS TO RECONSIDER AND RENEW THEIR ENGAGEMENT WITH GOD'S WORD. EQUIPPING AMERICA'S CHURCHES NEW YORK CITY LEADERSHIP CENTER CATALYZED LEADERSHIP TEAMS FROM AMERICA'S LARGEST CITIES TO SERVE MORE EFFECTIVELY THROUGH HIGH-LEVEL, CITY-CHANGING COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS. MORE THAN 1,487 CHURCH LEADERS FROM 250 CITIES GATHERED FOR MOVEMENT DAY TO MAKE THE CASE FOR SCRIPTURE, PRAYER AND JOINT SERVICE AMONG CHRISTIANS. CHURCH LEADERS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF CITY MOVEMENTS WERE CHALLENGED TO ENGAGE WITH GOD'S WORD AND PRAY FOR 30 MINUTES EACH DAY. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH CONCERTS OF PRAYER GREATER NEW YORK AND THE NEW YORK CITY LEADERSHIP CENTER, WE DEVELOPED "NOW IS THE TIME: ACTS." THIS 30-DAY READING CAMPAIGN FOCUSED ON THE BOOK OF ACTS AND INVITED CHURCHES TO READ THROUGH IT AS THEY PRAYED TO INCREASE BIBLE LITERACY AND SERVE THE COMMUNITY IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. THE ACTS JOURNEY INCLUDES TRACKS FOR ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN. COMPANION MATERIALS INCLUDE READING PLANNERS, DISCUSSION GUIDES AND SERMON OUTLINES. CHURCHES ACROSS AMERICA PARTICIPATED, RESULTING IN 93,436 PEOPLE WHO JOURNEYED THROUGH "NOW IS THE TIME: ACTS." WILLOW CREEK ASSOCIATION AND ABS collaborated TO ASSIST LEADERS IN STRENGTHENING THEIR SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS. THROUGH THE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT, ABS CONNECTED WITH MORE THAN 65,000 U.S. MINISTRY LEADERS, WHO REPRESENT A DIVERSITY OF DENOMINATIONS, CULTURES, ETHNICITIES AND WORKPLACES. ABS AND WILLOW CREEK ALSO COLLABORATED TO BRING SCRIPTURE RESOURCES TO LEADERS TO HELP THEM EFFECTIVELY ENGAGE THEIR CONGREGATIONS IN THE WORD OF GOD. THE BROCHURE-"WHERE'S YOUR CHAIR"-WAS DESIGNED TO CHALLENGE LEADERS TO RETHINK THE WAY THEY ENGAGE WITH SCRIPTURE AND, IN TURN, ENCOURAGE THEM TO FIND WAYS TO MAKE SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT CENTRAL IN THE LIVES OF THOSE TO WHOM THEY MINISTER. THE CHAIR SYMBOLIZED A TIME AND PLACE WHERE ONE MEETS WITH GOD DAILY TO READ HIS WORD AND PRAY. CONGREGANTS AT ALL LEVELS OF SPIRITUAL MATURITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND REFLECT ON SCRIPTURE FOR MEANING IN THEIR LIVES. THE ULTIMATE GOAL FOR INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD IS TO BE CHANGED BY THE POWER OF GOD'S WORD. CATHOLIC MINISTRIES CATHOLIC MINISTRIES HAS INTENSIFIED ABS' FLAGSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE CATHOLIC CHURCH- "LECTIO DIVINA"-FOR ADULTS AND YOUTHS. DURING THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR, WE HAVE HELD 20 "TRAINING OF TRAINERS" WORKSHOPS. OUR MANUAL ON "LECTIO DIVINA" ALSO HAS BEEN TRANSLATED BY THE LIBRERIA EDITRICE VATICANA, THE VATICAN PUBLISHING HOUSE, into italian AND IS BEING MADE AVAILABLE, ALONG WITH OUR ENGLISH AND SPANISH BY THEM. OUR EFFORTS TO OFFER SCHOLARLY BIBLICAL EDUCATION FOR CATHOLIC LEADERSHIP CONTINUE THROUGH OUR "BIBLE SUMMIT"PROGRAM. MORE THAN 500 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED THE ANNUAL NORTHEAST REGIONAL SUMMIT IN NEW YORK. PROMINENT SCHOLARS IN THE FIELD OF BIBLICAL STUDIES PRESENTED AT THE EVENT, WHICH ABS COSPONSORED WITH THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK. THE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS WERE THE REVEREND JAMES MARTIN (IN ENGLISH) AND COLOMBIA'S CARDINAL RUBEN SALAZAR (IN SPANISH). 250 LEADERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY ATTENDED THE CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION OF LATINO LEADERS ANNUAL CONVENTION IN MIAMI. THE SPEAKERS AT THIS THREE-DAY CONFERENCE WERE THE PAPAL NUNCIO OF THE UNITED STATES, HIS EXCELLENCY, CARLO MARIA VIGANO; THE ARCHBISHOP OF LOS ANGELES, JOSE GOMEZ; AND HIS EMINENCE, SEAN CARDINAL O'MALLEY, ARCHBISHOP OF BOSTON. ABS, WHICH COSPONSORED THE EVENT, PRESENTED A WORKSHOP ON "LECTIO DIVINA." OTHER REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE THE CATHOLIC CLERGY CONVOCATION IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. ABS SPONSORED THIS EVENT AND PRESENTED ON VERBUM DOMINI, A PAPAL DOCUMENT THAT UNDERSCORES THE CENTRALITY OF GOD'S WORD IN THE LIFE AND MISSION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. ABS ALSO PRESENTED ON BIBLICAL CATHOLIC RESOURCES AT THE THREE-DAY EVENT, "NEW YORK ENCOUNTER": AN ANNUAL CONVOCATION OF CATHOLIC COLLEGE STUDENTS IN MANHATTAN. FINALLY, WE WELCOMED CARDINAL RUBEN SALAZAR, A DISTINGUISHED PRELATE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH TO SPEAK AT ABS' HEADQUARTERS THIS YEAR. CARDINAL RUBEN SALAZAR IS FROM BOGOTA, COLOMBIA AND IS THE VICE PRESIDENT OF CELAM, A COUNCIL OF ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF LATIN AMERICA. HE ENLIGHTENED SPANISH-SPEAKING CATHOLICS ABOUT THE TEACHINGS OF VERBUM DOMINI, AN EXHORTATION FROM POPE BENEDICT XVI ON THE CENTRALITY OF THE SCRIPTURES IN THE LIFE AND MISSION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. ORTHODOX MINISTRIES ORTHODOX FAMILY AND WEDDING BIBLE THE ARCHBISHOP IAKOVOS LEADERSHIP 100 ENDOWMENT FUND APPROVED A GRANT OF $50,000 TO CREATE AND PUBLISH AN ORTHODOX WEDDING AND FAMILY BIBLE DESIGNED IN THE ORTHODOX TRADITION FOR ORTHODOX MARRIED COUPLES AND THEIR FAMILIES. BECAUSE THESE FAMILY BIBLES have previously been PRODUCED IN GREECE, MANY PARISHES IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRIBUTE PROTESTANT-BASED BIBLES TO ORTHODOX COUPLES BEING MARRIED IN THE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH. FUNDS WILL BE USED TO LICENSE THE "REVISED STANDARD VERSION" ENGLISH-LANGUAGE TEXT AND PRINT AN INITIAL RUN OF 8,000 COPIES. THE ARCHDIOCESE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND MINISTRY WILL COLLABORATE WITH ABS WITH A PROJECTED PUBLICATION DATE IN THE FALL OF 2013. BIENNIAL CLERGY LAITY CONGRESS IN JULY 2012, ABS SENT TWO DELEGATES FROM THE GREEK ORTHODOX MINISTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE BIENNIAL CLERGY-LAITY CONGRESS IN PHOENIX. SPONSORED BY THE GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA, THIS CONGRESS GATHERS RELIGIOUS AND LAY LEADERS FROM AROUND THE UNITED STATES. THE CONFERENCE THEME, "CHOSEN AND APPOINTED BY GOD TO GO AND BEAR FRUIT," HAS BEEN CENTRAL TO THE ABS-GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE PARTNERSHIP, WHICH CREATED AND DISTRIBUTED MANY GREEK ORTHODOX SCRIPTURE RESOURCES. MORE THAN 1,200 PARTICIPANTS AND 330 PARISHES FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ATTENDED, INCLUDING A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE. THE EVENT PROVIDED GREATER INSIGHT INTO NATIONAL GREEK ORTHODOX MINISTRIES, AS WELL AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGISLATIVE PROCESS OF THE ARCHDIOCESE. ABS HAD A BOOTH AT THE EVENT, WHICH ENABLED OUR TEAM TO SPEAK ABOUT OUR WORK AND COMMITMENT TO THE GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY. ARMED SERVICES MINISTRY ARMING THE MILITARY WITH SCRIPTURE FOR THE PAST 196 YEARS, ABS HAS STRENGTHENED SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WITH THE HOPE OF GOD'S WORD. OUR ARMED SERVICES MINISTRY (ASM) BELIEVES THE MILITARY AND VETERAN CHAPLAINS WE SERVE SHOULD HAVE A SENSE OF OWNERSHIP OVER THE SCRIPTURE RESOURCES WE PROVIDE. WE CONTINUALLY STRIVE TO MATCH OUR RESOURCES WITH THEIR EXPRESSED NEEDS. THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR, ASM CONTINUED TO RESPOND TO A WIDESPREAD REQUEST AMONG OUR CHAPLAINS FOR COMPACT 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 OUR CHAPLAINS, SOME OF WHOM HAVE NO RELIGIOUS SUPPORT MATERIAL. TESTIMONY "THANK YOU FOR THE RECENT SHIPMENT OF BIBLES. [MORE THAN] 900 MARINES HAVE COME TO CHRIST DURING 2012. WE STARTED THIS MINISTRY IN APRIL OF 2006 WITH 12 MARINES AND NOW HAVE NEARLY 400 IN ATTENDANCE EACH SUNDAY. YOU AND YOUR MINISTRY HAVE PLAYED A BIG PART IN THIS WORK. YOUR CATHOLIC BIBLES WILL BE A GREAT BOOST FOR OUR WORK." --A U.S. NAVY CHAPLAIN IN APRIL, OUR E100 MILITARY CATHOLIC BIBLES WERE RELEASED. WITHIN THREE HOURS OF THE RELEASE, MORE THAN 4,000 COPIES WERE ORDERED, WITH THE ENTIRE 10,000 COPIES EXPENDED IN ONE WEEK. WE HAD TO PRINT 20,000 MORE TO MEET DEMAND. THIS MILITARY CATHOLIC BIBLE IS NOW THE OFFICIAL CATHOLIC BIBLE AT THE AIR FORCE ACADEMY, AS WELL AS THE MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT. OUR LARGE-PRINT MILITARY BIBLES CONTINUE TO BE A BLESSING. THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR SAW A SIGNIFICANTLY LARGER DEMAND FOR THESE BIBLES EMBOSSED WITH THE APPROPRIATE UNIT CREST. WE ALSO HAVE RECEIVED ENCOURAGING LETTERS INFORMING US THAT THE E100 MILITARY BIBLES CONTINUE TO BE EFFECTIVE MINISTRY TOOLS FOR CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP. TESTIMONY "RECENTLY, WE HAD A DEPLOYMENT LINE AND TALKED WITH THE TROOPS AS THEY WERE GOING THROUGH. MANY EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN GETTING 'MORE SPIRITUAL' WHILE THEY WERE AWAY. HAVING BEEN DEPLOYED, I KNOW THIS OFTEN IS NEGLECTED ONCE THE PERSON GETS INTO THE DEPLOYMENT ROUTINE. I WAS ABLE TO USE THE E100 BIBLE TO SHOW MANY HOW THEY COULD READ THROUGH THE MAIN THEMES OF THE BIBLE.....[THIS] WAS SOMETHING THEY COULD WRAP THEIR MINDS AROUND AND GAVE MANY A REALISTIC PLAN THEY COULD FOLLOW WHEREVER THEY WERE." --A MINISTRY TEAM MEMBER "REZILIENT LIFE," OUR WEB-BASED INITIATIVE TO CONNECT WITH MILITARY TEENS, CONTINUES TOWARD COMPLETION, THANKS TO OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH MILITARY COMMUNI
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 31,303,862 including grants of $ 6,563,241 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS THROUGH OUR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS, WE DELIVER GOD'S WORD TO HARD-TO-REACH PLACES, BRINGING HOPE ACROSS BARRIERS OF GEOGRAPHY, LANGUAGE, OPPRESSION AND INJUSTICE. WE ALSO ARE USING GOD'S WORD TO HEAL THE WOUNDS OF TRAUMA IN PARTS OF THE WORLD RIDDLED WITH VIOLENCE. NEXTGEN INTERNATIONAL ABS IS CONVENING GLOBAL LEADERS IN BIBLE SOCIETIES TO FOCUS THEIR MINISTRY ACTIVITIES ON BIBLE ENGAGEMENT WITH YOUTH AND CHILDREN. THIS CERTAINLY IS NOT A NEW FOCUS, PARTICULARLY IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH WHERE ABOUT 50 PERCENT OF THE POPULATION IS BELOW AGE 25. BUT THE CALL IS FOR MORE INTENTIONAL JOINT PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITY WHEREBY BIBLE SOCIETIES SHARE RESOURCES, AS WELL AS PLAN AND FUND JOINT PROGRAMS. ABS HAS PARTNERED WITH THESE BIBLE SOCIETIES-AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO-TO PLAN, SHARE RESOURCES AND FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THOSE PROGRAMS. "READ TO LIVE" - LATIN AMERICAN CLUSTER ABS INVITED NATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETIES THAT SHARED COMMON NEEDS TO CLUSTER, CREATING SYNERGY IN PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION. THIS GAVE WAY TO THE INITIATIVE, "READ TO LIVE," A CLUSTER IN LATIN AMERICA WITH FIVE BIBLE SOCIETIES: BOLIVIA, CHILE, ECUADOR, PANAM AND PER. THROUGH CLUSTERING, THE BIBLE SOCIETIES EXCHANGE RESOURCES, FACILITATE PLANNING AND SHARE FUNCTIONS. AS A RESULT, MANY NEW READERS' MATERIALS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED IN THE SPANISH, QUECHUA AND NGBE LANGUAGES. THIS PROJECT ADDRESSES THE ISSUE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND EMPOWERS VICTIMS WITH TOOLS TO ADDRESS THEIR LITERACY STATUS. THEY CAN LEARN TO READ AND UNDERSTAND WHAT'S GOING ON IN THEIR LIVES, TAKING MEASURES TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - CARIBBEAN CLUSTER BUILDING ON THE SUCCESS IN LATIN AMERICA, A SIMILAR CLUSTER INVOLVES THE CARIBBEAN BIBLE SOCIETIES: SURINAME, HAITI, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES AND WEST INDIES. AS WITH LATIN AMERICA, THE FOCUS IS ADDRESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. TO THAT END, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS HAVE PARTNERED WITH VARIOUS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO SENSITIZE THE COMMUNITY. THEY ALSO ARE WORKING WITH CHILDREN, WOMEN AND THE POLICE TO ERADICATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND PROVIDE COMFORT AND HOPE TO VICTIMS. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, INDO CHINA WITH HELP FROM ABS, THE WEST BALKAN PARTNERSHIP OF BIBLE SOCIETIES IS REACHING OUT TO LEADERS TO ENCOURAGE BIBLE USE IN THEIR CHURCHES. THE PARTNERSHIP ALSO SERVES AS A CATALYST THROUGH WHICH THE BIBLE SOCIETIES WILL DELIVER A SERIES OF PROGRAMS THAT HELP CHURCH MEMBERS REDISCOVER THEIR PASSION FOR GOD'S WORD AND ITS RELEVANCE TO TODAY'S SOCIETY. SPECIFICALLY, THE "I READ THE WORD" CAMPAIGN IS ENCOURAGING THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE TO ENGAGE IN A 30-DAY BIBLE READING PLAN-FOLLOWED BY A 100-DAY PLAN-THAT WILL LEAD PEOPLE TO ENGAGE GOD'S WORD DAILY. LEBANON IN A YEAR MARKED BY TURBULENCE AND CHANGE IN THE MIDDLE EAST, THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF LEBANON CONTINUED ITS PRODUCTION OF "THE BIBLE IS YOURS," A SERIES OF 45-MINUTE EPISODES BROADCAST ON SECULAR AND CHRISTIAN SATELLITE TV ACROSS LEBANON AND THE ARAB WORLD. THESE PROGRAMS, FEATURING TESTIMONIES OF CULTURAL LEADERS AND DISCUSSION OF CURRENT TOPICS, ARE GEARED ESPECIALLY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. IN ADDITION, THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF LEBANON PRODUCED "A YEAR OF THE BIBLE"DOCUDRAMA THAT WAS BROADCAST ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY LAST YEAR. COMBINED, THE PRODUCTIONS REACHED MILLIONS OF VIEWERS. CAMBODIA IN CAMBODIA, 50 PERCENT OF THE POPULATION IS UNDER AGE 25, AND MANY HAVE SEEN ATTEMPTS TO ERADICATE THEIR EDUCATION, THEIR EMANCIPATION AND THEIR EMPOWERMENT. THE BIBLE SOCIETY IN CAMBODIA IS EQUIPPING CHURCHES WITH SCRIPTURE RESOURCES FOR YOUTH, HELPINGTHEMFIND VALUE IN GOD'S WORD DAILY. THIS PAST YEAR, THEY REACHED OUT TO MORE THAN 20,000 YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SCRIPTURE THROUGH YOUTH CAMPS, CONCERTS, BIBLE SUNDAY, A DIGITAL BIBLE AND THE BIBLE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE. CHINA ABS' MINISTRY RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE CHINESE CHURCH AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS CONTINUE TO OPEN NEW WAYS OF PARTNERING SO THAT GOD'S WORDIS MADE AVAILABLE TO MILLIONS OF CHINESE CHRISTIANS. ONE OF THE HISTORIC MILESTONES OF THIS PARTNERSHIP OCCURRED ON NOVEMBER 8, 2012, WHEN THE AMITY PRINTING COMPANY IN NANJING CELEBRATED THE ROLLOUT OF ITS 100MILLIONTH BIBLE. ABS WAS A MAJOR STAKEHOLDER IN THE FOUNDING OF AMITY PRINTING COMPANY, WHICH WAS ESTABLISHED AS A JOINT VENTURE OF THE UNITED BIBLE SOCIETIES AND AMITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IN 1988. AMITY IS THE ONLY GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED PRINTER OF BIBLES FOR THE CHINA MARKET. ANOTHER SMALLER CELEBRATION WAS HELD IN SHANGHAI BY THE CHINA CHRISTIAN COUNCIL/THREE-SELF PATRIOTIC MOVEMENT (CCC/TSPM), A MAIN PARTNER OF ABS, TO CELEBRATE THE DISTRIBUTION OF 60 MILLION BIBLES IN CHINA. (THE OTHER40 MILLION BIBLES WERE PROVIDED FOR EXPORT.) REPRESENTATIVES OF ABS AS WELL AS OTHER BIBLE SOCIETIES, CHINESE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND CHURCH LEADERS ATTENDED BOTH CELEBRATIONS. IN OTHER IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF OUR PARTNERSHIP, ABS HOSTEDA DELEGATION FROM THE BISHOP'S CONFERENCE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN CHINA/CHINESE CATHOLIC PATRIOTIC ASSOCIATION (CCPA). BISHOP GUO JINCAI, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CCPA, LED THE DELEGATION. THE GROUP VISITED THEOLOGICAL SCHOOLS IN MANHATTAN AND WASHINGTON, D.C. TO LEARN ABOUT PROGRAMS AND TO ASSESS THE POSSIBILITY OF A FACULTY EXCHANGE. TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCING OF PASTORS, PRIESTS AND LAY LEADERS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE CHINESE CHURCH. ABS ALSO ENSURED FUNDING TO PROVIDE PICTORIAL BIBLE STORIES FOR CHILDREN, AS WELL AS LITERACY TRAINING, TO HELP THOUSANDS OF CHINESE LEARN TO READ AND WRITE USING SCRIPTURE AS THE MAIN TEXT.ABS' PRIORITIES IN CHINA REMAIN STEADY: RURAL BIBLE DISTRIBUTION, PAPER SUBSIDIES FOR BIBLE PRINTING AND SCRIPTURE PROVISION TO SEMINARIES AND SCHOOLS. INDIA THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF INDIA (BSI) IS A STRONG PARTNER IN THE SOUTH ASIA REGION AND HAS A LONG AND RICH HISTORY OF SCRIPTURE TRANSLATION WORK. TO THAT END, ABS JOINED BSI IN THE INAUGURATION OF ITS SHILLONG TRANSLATIONS CENTER BY PROVIDING FUNDINGFOR MUCH-NEEDED BUILDING RENOVATIONS. SHILLONG IS LOCATED IN NORTHEAST INDIA WHERE NUMEROUS MINORITY LANGUAGES ARE SPOKEN. OF THE 79 ONGOING TRANSLATIONS OF BSI, HALF ARE HANDLED FROM THIS TRANSLATIONS CENTER ALONE. THROUGH ABS' PARTNERSHIP WITH BSI, BIBLES AND AGE-APPROPRIATE SCRIPTURE SELECTIONS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO CHILDREN THROUGH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS, CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AND ORPHANAGES. AS A RESULT, MANY CHILDREN FROM OTHER FAITHS ATTEND THESE SCHOOLS AND ARE EXPOSED TO BIBLE STORIES. MINISTERING TO THE MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES, PARTICULARLY TO THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD BIBLES, AS WELL AS THE PERSECUTED CHURCH, REMAINS A PRIORITY. PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN-AT-RISK WERE IMPLEMENTED, AND BIBLES WERE GIVEN TO THE SICK IN HOSPITALS. SCRIPTURE PORTIONS REACHED NOT ONLY THE CHRISTIAN POPULATION IN INDIA, BUT ALSO PEOPLE FROM THE MAJOR FAITH GROUPS WHO SEEK HOPE AND TRUTH. END2END (E2E) AFRICA THE END2END CONCEPT IS STRAIGHTFORWARD AND 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.BY SUPPORTING E2E PROJECTS, ABS IS HELPING NATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETIES PROVIDE ACCESS TO SCRIPTURES TO THOSE ENROLLED IN THE FCBH LISTENING PROGRAMS. WE ARE HAPPY TO REPORT THAT E2E CONTINUES TO YIELD GREAT IMPACT THROUGH THE BIBLE SOCIETIES THAT COMMIT TO THIS VISION. IN THE SECOND YEAR OF THE PILOT PROJECT IN RWANDA, 311 SHOWINGS OF THE JESUS FILM OCCURRED. AS A RESULT, 248 LISTENING GROUPS FORMED, AND67,646PEOPLE DECIDED TO RECEIVE CHRIST INTO THEIR HEARTS.THROUGH THE E2E PARTNERSHIP, THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF RWANDA DISTRIBUTED 4,430 BIBLES.AN ADDITIONAL 32 CHURCHES WERE PLANTED DURING THE SECOND YEAR OF THE PROJECT. MANY SECOND- AND THIRD-GENERATION LISTENING GROUPS ARE STARTING NEW GROUPS, ANDMANY DAUGHTER CHURCHES STARTED NEW CHURCHES. E2E CONTINUES GAINING MOMENTUM IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES: BURUNDI, DRC, GHANA, MALI, RWANDA, TANZANIA, TOGO, BURKINA FASO, NIGER, CHAD, LIBERIA, SIERRA LEONE AND ZAMBIA. IN THE SAHEL COUNTRIES, WHERE THERE IS A GROWING ISLAMIC PRESENCE, PEOPLE OF OTHER FAITHSHAVE BECOME FOLLOWERS OF JESUS AND JOINED THE LOCAL CHURCH.THANKS TO THE SCRIPTURES PROVIDED THROUGH THE E2E PROGRAMS, NOMINAL BELIEVERS GREW IN THEIR WALK OF FAITH. TRANSLATING THE WORD EVERY TRIBE EVERY NATION (ETEN) SEEKS TO MAKE THE BIBLE AVAILABLE IN A DIGITAL BIBLE LIBRARYTO 7 BILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE WHO ARE WAITING FORGOD'S WORD IN THEIR OWN HEART LANGUAGE.IT IS A PRIVILEGE FOR ABS TO SHARE THIS VISION. AS PART OF AN INFLUENTIAL ALLIANCE COMPOSED OF THE LARGEST BIBLE AGENCIES IN THE WORLD, ABS IS A PROMINENT PARTICIPANT IN MANAGING RESOURCES FOR SCHOLARLY TRANSLATION TRAINING THROUGH THE NIDA INSTITUTE FOR BIBLICAL SCHOLARSHIP. ABS, IN CONCERT WITH OUR ALLIANCE PARTNERS, ALSO COORDINATES EFFORTS FOR LICENSING AGREEMENTS FROM THE VARIOUS BIBLE SOCIETIES IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: OVERSEEING TECHNOLOGY EFFORTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GLOBAL AND ROBUST BIBLE REPOSITORY, THE "DIGITAL BIBLE LIBRARY" (DBL); NEGOTIATING EFFORTS TO CONTINUALLY POPULATE THE LIBRARY;
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet71,620,277
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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 (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
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 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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, line 10?
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 VIIClick 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 VIIIClick 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 IXClick 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 XClick 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 XClick 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 and XII 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 and XII 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, Parts I and IV......... 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 United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick 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 United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... 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 I (see instructions).... Click 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 hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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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, line 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 lines 24b through 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........ Click to see attachment
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................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.......................... Click to see attachment
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......... Click to see attachment
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 .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
Yes
 
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
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 direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..Click 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, Part II, III, or IV, and Part 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 11b 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
5,035
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
270
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, securities account, or other financial 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 as charitable contributions?...
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. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the 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 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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Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
28
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
27
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
Yes
 
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 this 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:
MediumBulletSTEPHEN SHARP1865 BROADWAYNEW YORKNY10023 (212) 408-1200
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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. 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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(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 (thru 12/12)
 50.0
.......................   		X   X       410,805   60,521
(3) SISTER JOAN CURTIN........................................................................
RECORDING SEC.(thru 6/13)
 8.0
.......................   		X   X       0   0
(4) NADIA CAVNER........................................................................
TREASURER (thru 6/13)
 6.0
.......................   		X   X       0   0
(5) Angelique walker smith........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 6.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(6) CHERYL HOLLAND........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 9.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(7) DARRELL L WHITEMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 6.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(8) DAVID TROBISCH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 5.0
.......................   		X           18,500   0
(9) DIANE LINEN POWELL........................................................................
TRUSTEE (thru 6/13)
 8.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(10) ELIZABETH PEALE ALLEN........................................................................
RECORDING SEC. (as of 6/13)
 7.0
.......................   		X   X       0   0
(11) FRANK M TAYLOR III........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 5.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(12) HANS G JEPSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE (thru 6/13)
 9.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(13) HARVEY HOSKINS........................................................................
trustee
 7.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(14) H E METROPOLITAN NICHOLAS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 5.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(15) JAMES EASTMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 9.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(16) JERRY DIMITRIOU........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 9.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(17) JOHN A GRANT JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE (thru 6/13)
 7.0
.......................   		X           0   0
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(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) KAREN LOUIE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 4.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(19) MARK HANSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 4.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(20) NICK ATHENS........................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN (as of 6/12)
 10.0
.......................   		X   X       0   0
(21) REBECCA CONTRERAS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 5.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(22) SHARON WATSON FLUKER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 7.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(23) SHELIA Y SMALLEY........................................................................
TRUSTEE (thru 6/13)
 5.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(24) DALE MEYER........................................................................
TRUSTEE (thru 6/13)
 7.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(25) LUIS CORTES........................................................................
TRUSTEE (thru 5/13)
 6.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(26) PAUL A SOUKUP SJ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 7.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(27) THOMAS BINDLEY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 6.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(28) VICTOR CARDENAS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 8.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(29) WELLINGTON CHIU........................................................................
TRUSTEE (thru 6/13)
 5.0
.......................   		X           0   0
(30) s douglas birdsall........................................................................
president & ceo (elected 3/13)
 50.0
.......................   		X   X            
(31) Donald Cavanaugh........................................................................
CorP Secy/ Chief Audit Exec
 50.0
.......................   		    X       156,370 0 0
(32) Geoffrey Morin........................................................................
EVP
 50.0
.......................   		    X       177,626   45,506
(33) Robert Briggs........................................................................
Executive VP
 50.0
.......................   		    X       212,935   48,280
(34) Simon Barnes........................................................................
Executive VP (thru 4/13)
 50.0
.......................   		    X       264,496   43,130
(35) Julia Oliver........................................................................
Executive VP, CFO
 50.0
.......................   		    X       206,306   51,780
(36) Stephen King........................................................................
Executive VP, COO
 50.0
.......................   		    X       212,363   47,822
(37) Brian Sherry........................................................................
Director
 50.0
.......................   		      X     171,793   35,600
(38) James Puchy........................................................................
Director
 50.0
.......................   		      X     171,767   36,533
(39) Joseph Pierce........................................................................
Director (thru 5/13)
 50.0
.......................   		      X     170,954   34,771
(40) Nicholas Pagano........................................................................
Director
 50.0
.......................   		      X     159,927   49,569
(41) Nikolaos Garbidakis........................................................................
Director
 50.0
.......................   		      X     161,562   54,590
(42) Peter Rathbun........................................................................
Legal Counsel
 50.0
.......................   		      X     182,240   36,795
(43) Marco Herrera........................................................................
Director
 50.0
.......................   		      X     152,495   35,004
(44) Janet Grell........................................................................
Director
 50.0
.......................   		        X   160,587   25,108
(45) John Greco........................................................................
Director
 50.0
.......................   		        X   161,748   46,772
(46) Stephen Sharp........................................................................
Director
 50.0
.......................   		        X   160,308   35,771
(47) Emilio Reyes........................................................................
director
 50.0
.......................   		        X   189,525   45,187
(48) Mario Paredes........................................................................
director
 50.0
.......................   		        X   187,802   27,058
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 3,690,109 0 759,797
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet54
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
kersten direct ltd, 855 E COLLINS BLVDRICHARDSONTX75081 direct mail 5,107,542
DICKINSON PRESS INC, PO BOX 72100CLEVELANDOH44192 bible/scripture 2,245,562
resource one inc, PO BOX 839TULSAOK741011597 WAREHOUSING/LOGISTIC 1,558,531
word4asia, PO BOX 18448ANAHEIM HILLSCA92817 bible distribution 1,880,790
Merkle Inc, PO Box 64897BALTIMOREMD212644897 data process/caging 1,768,349
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet54
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 55,816
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 45,800
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		48,469,529
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		173,584
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 48,571,145
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 6,991,670   13,725 6,977,945
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 2,667,971     2,667,971
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 3,663,007  
b Less: rental expenses 2,862,871  
c Rental income or (loss) 800,136 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 800,136     800,136
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 256,273,895  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 235,772,828  
c Gain or (loss) 20,501,067  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 20,501,067     20,501,067
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 45,800
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 27,030
b Less: direct expenses ...b 27,030
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0   0
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 7,871,579
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 4,828,759
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 3,042,820 3,042,820    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a GLOBAL SCRIPTURE IMPACT FEES 900099 158,922 158,922    
b LIST RENTAL 900099 86,292 86,292    
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 245,214
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 82,820,023 3,288,034 13,725 30,947,119
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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).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 5,086,431 5,086,431
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 6,563,241 6,563,241
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,914,202 2,158,750 325,006 430,446
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 18,047,318 13,368,892 2,012,720 2,665,706
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 4,996,720 3,747,754 558,100 690,866
9 Other employee benefits ....... 4,686,967 3,429,811 571,443 685,713
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,442,743 1,068,739 160,901 213,103
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 230,696 84,981 126,503 19,212
c Accounting ........... 188,191 73,921 96,667 17,603
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 1,414,663 1,414,663
f Investment management fees ...... 1,960,373   1,960,373  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 5,800,676 5,661,913 138,763  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0      
13 Office expenses ....... 3,094,627 2,435,954 310,336 348,337
14 Information technology ...... 2,482,356 1,936,344 42,928 503,084
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 1,771,709 1,138,984 349,883 282,842
17 Travel ............ 2,658,596 2,072,961 221,875 363,760
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 484,124 388,564 54,107 41,453
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 2,760,194 1,958,879 474,298 327,017
23 Insurance .............. 236,595 141,976 34,697 59,922
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a SCRIPTURE PROGRAM PAYMENTS 12,673,224 12,673,224    
b PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS 8,317,938 4,849,639 23,020 3,445,279
c POSTAGE & MAILINGS 4,162,959 2,647,091 47,287 1,468,581
d MEMBERSHIP AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 168,518 132,228 19,379 16,911
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 92,143,061 71,620,277 7,528,286 12,994,498
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). 11,542,097 5,735,745   5,806,352
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 1,808,911 1 5,424,710
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 19,475,824 2 8,219,535
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 3,423,090 4 4,562,650
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 4,421,618 8 6,226,531
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 1,364,186 9 1,565,979
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 46,210,997
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 32,768,698 13,065,722 10c 13,442,299
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 106,484,378 11 96,731,116
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 310,219,077 12 333,802,916
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 ........... 20,028,110 15 21,393,640
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 480,290,916 16 491,369,376
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 10,772,665 17 15,802,274
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 5,285,416 19 4,964,627
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Loans and other 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.................... 74,722,382 25 72,339,442
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 90,780,463 26 93,106,343
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 323,878,376 27 324,560,729
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 31,205,321 28 37,452,888
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 34,426,756 29 36,249,416
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 ........... 389,510,453 33 398,263,033
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 480,290,916 34 491,369,376
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
82,820,023
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
92,143,061
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-9,323,038
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
389,510,453
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
16,150,618
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
1,925,000
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
398,263,033
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
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
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
 
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
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
2012
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 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
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(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 monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 42,388,523 33,608,510 35,381,640 39,837,983 48,571,145 199,787,801
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 42,388,523 33,608,510 35,381,640 39,837,983 48,571,145 199,787,801
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)..           0
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           199,787,801
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 42,388,523 33,608,510 35,381,640 39,837,983 48,571,145 199,787,801
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 12,346,975 11,113,059 11,017,913 8,446,263 10,446,052 53,370,262
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 924,064   621,409 1,111,938 13,725 2,671,136
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 327,790 255,328 271,451 733,239 272,244 1,860,052
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           257,689,251
12
12
14,852,928
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
77.531 %
15
15
74.278 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
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Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of the 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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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) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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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
 
$    
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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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
 
 
       
 
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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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ......... 1  
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ..... 390,113  
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
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 section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, 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 XIII, 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 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions 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 acquisition, 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 XIII.
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 XIII 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 XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 301,074,139 348,864,480 305,067,004 278,629,849 364,304,336
b Contributions ........ -2,591,703 -3,467,001 -4,394,990 1,234,988 16,231,588
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 39,129,329 -6,794,871 84,601,787 52,518,122 -60,839,517
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		25,979,151 36,018,810 34,815,712 25,514,469 39,722,517
f Administrative expenses .... 1,831,093 1,509,659 1,593,609 1,801,486 1,344,041
g End of year balance ...... 309,801,521 301,074,139 348,864,480 305,067,004 278,629,849
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet92.825 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet5.783 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet1.392 %
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 XIII 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 ................   34,474,481 26,103,528 8,370,953
c Leasehold improvements ............   729,994 551,614 178,380
d Equipment ................   7,257,164 4,572,462 2,684,702
e Other .................   3,724,358 1,541,094 2,183,264
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 13,442,299
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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 		20,608,735 F

(B) REAL ASSETS 		42,639,334 F

(C) ABSOLUTE RETURN 		75,458,530 F

(D) FIXED INCOME 		69,316,152 F

(E) EQUITIES 		125,780,165 F




Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 333,802,916
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 24,153,265
ACCR POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS 39,188,669
OBLIGATIONS UNDER REMAINDER TR 5,083,285
PAYABLES UNDER SECURITIES LOAN 3,914,223





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 72,339,442
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 103,764,027
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 16,150,618
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 6,753,759
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 22,904,377
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 80,859,650
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 1,960,373
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 1,960,373
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 82,820,023
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 95,011,447
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 XIII.) ............ 2d 4,828,759
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 4,828,759
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 90,182,688
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 1,960,373
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 1,960,373
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 92,143,061
Part XIII
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, 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 American Bible Society, ("the Bible Society"), maintains a rare scripture collection that has been acquired through purchases and contributions since the Bible society's inception. The collection preserves historically significant scriptures, provides for scholarly research, and contributes to the public good through educational exhibitions.
ENDOWMENT FUNDS SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 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. AMERICAN 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 REVENUE SCHEDULE D, PART XI Line 2D Cost of Goods Sold $4,828,759 Change in value of Split Interest Agreements ($1,505,995) Pension Related Activity $3,430,995 ------------ Total Part XII, Line 2(D) $6,753,759 ============
RECONCILIATION OF EXPENSES SCHEDULE D, PART XII Line 2D Cost of Goods Sold $4,828,759
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 ending 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 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
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside
the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (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 and investments
in region
Sub-Saharan Africa     Grantmaking   800,088
South America     Grantmaking   451,511
North America     Grantmaking   120,768
Middle East and North Africa     Grantmaking   1,230,000
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Grantmaking   150,835
East Asia and the Pacific     Grantmaking   1,785,213
Central America and the Caribbean     Grantmaking   162,189
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   405,000
South America     Investments   516,000
Middle East and North Africa     Investments   329,000
East Asia and the Pacific     Investments   2,201,000
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   580,000
South Asia     Investments   1,050,000
East Asia and the Pacific     Investments   2,520,000
East Asia and the Pacific     Investments   123,000
North America     Investments   534,000
East Asia and the Pacific     Investments   398,000
Sub-Saharan Africa     Investments   2,450,000
East Asia and the Pacific     Investments   2,075,000
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   2,240,000
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   393,000
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services Bible Translation 86,525
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services Bible Translation 154,275
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services Bible Translation 10,000
Sub-Saharan Africa     Program Services trans. resources 45,890
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services beyond print seminar 32,630
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services bible translation 89,500
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services bible translation 15,000
Central America and the Caribbean     Program Services bible distrib & engage 450,179
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services bible distrib & engage 2,255,307
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services bible distrib & engage 2,158,312
Middle East and North Africa     Program Services bible distrib & engage 1,640,284
North America     Program Services bible distrib & engage 950,384
Russia and the Newly Independent States     Program Services bible distrib & engage 112,208
South America     Program Services bible distrib & engage 1,452,143
South Asia     Program Services bible distrib & engage 687,482
Sub-Saharan Africa     Program Services bible distrib & engage 4,811,057
3a Sub-total .....     13,356,604
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...     22,109,176
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     35,465,780
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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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. Part II can be duplicated 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)
Sub-Saharan Africa Bible Translation 707,865 cash      
Sub-Saharan Africa Bible Engagement 80,181 cash      
Sub-Saharan Africa Bible Engagement 12,042 cash      
South America Bible Engagement 202,743 cash      
South America Bible Engagement 202,743 cash      
South America Bible Engagement 46,025 cash      
North America Bible Engagement 55,015 cash      
North America Bible Engagement 55,015 cash      
North America Bible Translation 10,738 cash      
Middle East and North Africa Bible Engagement 600,000 cash      
Middle East and North Africa Bible Engagement 300,000 cash      
Middle East and North Africa Bible Engagement 210,000 cash      
Middle East and North Africa Bible Engagement 120,000 cash      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Bible Engagement 100,000 cash      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) purchases     30,835 bibles cost
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Bible Engagement 20,000 cash      
East Asia and the Pacific Bible Engagement 925,300 cash      
East Asia and the Pacific Bible Engagement 649,535 cash      
East Asia and the Pacific Bible Translation 74,349 cash      
East Asia and the Pacific Bible Engagement 53,015 cash      
East Asia and the Pacific Bible Engagement 53,015 cash      
East Asia and the Pacific Bible Engagement 20,000 cash      
East Asia and the Pacific Bible Engagement 10,000 cash      
Central America and the Caribbean Bible Translation 72,136 cash      
Central America and the Caribbean Bible Engagement 52,328 cash      
Central America and the Caribbean Bible Engagement 25,490 cash      
Central America and the Caribbean purchases     6,508 bibles cost
Central America and the Caribbean purchases     5,729 bibleS cost
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
13
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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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.
Part III can be duplicated 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)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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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, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (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)................................................
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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. THE UBS SOLICITS AND RESEARCHES VARIOUS BIBLE DISTRIBUTION PROJECTS PROPOSED BY THE NATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETIES AND MAKES SUCH PROJECTS AVAILABLE TO THE FELLOWSHIP (INCLUDING ABS) FOR FUNDING. ABS SIGNS A RESEARCH AND FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH BENEFiCIARIES OF ABS GRANTS. THIS ALLOWS US TO MONITOR AND EVALUATE FUNDS SENT TO EACH COUNTRY. GLOBAL SCRIPTURE IMPACT ("GSI"), OUR INTERNAL RESEARCH GROUP, OR OUR FUNDING PARTNER RESEARCHES PROJECTs BEFORE FUNDING FOR PROJECT IMPACT (LIFE CHANGE), GOAL ALIGNMENT, FINANCIAL RISK, ENVIROnMENTAL RISK, MANAGERIAL RISKS (IMPLEMENTER ON THE GROUND) AND OTHER possibly 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 VALIDATE and document INFORMATION. SOME OF THESE VISITS ARE DONE WITH PARTICIPATION OF the MAJOR DONORS OF these 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.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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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. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
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.
(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
kersten direct ltd
855 east collins blvd
 
richardson, TX75081 		mailing   No 23,300,000 12,360,000 10,940,000
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow 23,300,000 12,360,000 10,940,000
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
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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 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

abs 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 . . . 72,830     72,830
2 Less: Contributions . . 45,800     45,800
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		27,030     27,030
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . 23,382     23,382
7 Food and beverages .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 3,648     3,648
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 27,030
11 Net income summary. Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10. .......... 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:
 
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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? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Enter 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 of the third party:
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
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (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
2012
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. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(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) OPERATION COMPASSION
1120 Urbane Rd NE
Cleveland,TN373124742 		62-1697490 501(C)(3) 287,235       Bible Engagement
(2) OPERATION COMPASSION
1121 Urbane Rd NE
Cleveland,TN373124743 		62-1697490 501(C)(3)   328,882 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(3) MOBIA
1865 Broadway
New York,NY10023 		20-1915394 501(C)(3) 1,150,000       Bible Engagement
(4) WILLOW CREEK ASSOCIATION
67 Algonquin Rd
S Barington,IL600106143 		36-3799040 501(C)(3) 522,050       Bible Engagement
(5) Global Media Outreach
910 E Hamilton Ave
Campbell,CA950080612 		84-1720344 501(C)(3) 300,000       Bible Engagement
(6) Compass Finances God's Way
100 Crown Oak Cnt Dr
Longwood,FL327506166 		27-1252917 501(C)(3) 330,500       Bible Engagement
(7) NEW YORK CITY LEADERSHIP CENTER INC
4604 31st Ave
Long Island City,NY111031842 		20-8991671 501(C)(3) 150,000       Bible Engagement
(8) LEADERSHIP TRAINING MINISTRIES
17150 Butte Creek Rd
Houston,TX770902375 		65-0987925 501(C)(3) 100,000       Bible Engagement
(9) THE SALVATION ARMY-NJ DIVISION
4 Gary Road
Union,NJ07083 		22-2406433 501(C)(3) 149,654       Bible Engagement
(10) THE SALVATION ARMY-NJ DIVISION
4 Gary Road
Union,NJ07083 		22-2406433 501(C)(3)   12,110 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(11) Church of Nazarene
17001 Prairie Star pk
Lenexa,KS662207900 		44-0552034 501(C)(3) 40,000       Bible Engagement
(12) NEW CANAAN SOCIETY
PO Box 111
New Canaan,CT068400111 		13-4165834 501(C)(3) 35,000       Bible Engagement
(13) CHRIST TABERNACLE
6436 Myrtle Ave
Glendale,NY113856249 		11-2792466 501(C)(3) 22,000       Bible Engagement
(14) Bible Literacy Project
122 W 14th St
Front Royal,VA226303608 		13-4177641 501(C)(3) 20,000       Bible Engagement
(15) ST THOMAS CHURCH WHITEMARSH
7020 Camp Hill rd
Fort Washington,PA190342202 		23-1425028 501(C)(3) 19,500       Bible Engagement
(16) United States Military Academy
745-C Washington rd
West point,NY109961306 		35-9990000 501(C)(3)   18,382 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(17) ECFA
440 W Jubal Early Dr ste 130
Winchester,VA226016319 		93-0744698 501(C)(3) 10,000       Bible Engagement
(18) Jesus Culture
10266 Rockingham Dr
Sacramento,CA958272515 		46-2479177 501(C)(3) 10,000       Bible Engagement
(19) Biblical Theological Seminary
200N Main ST
Hatfield,PA194402421 		23-1937954 501(C)(3) 50,000       Bible Engagement
(20) Lusanne Committee for World Evangelism
PO Box 9020
SAN DIMAS,CA917739020 		33-0901290 501(C)(3) 100,000       Bible Engagement
(21) WorldServe Ministries
PO Box 1509
Frisco,TX75034 		91-1544149 501(C)(3) 6,882       Bible Engagement
(22) Trans-World Radio
PO Box 8700
Cary,NC27512 		22-1690564 501(C)(3) 6,882       Bible Engagement
(23) The Jesus Film Project
PO Box 72007
San Clemente,TX92674 		95-6006173 501(C)(3) 6,882       Bible Engagement
(24) Bill Rice Ranch
627 Bill Rice Ranch
Murfreesboro,TN37128 		62-0787248 501(C)(3) 6,882       Bible Engagement
(25) Child Evangelism fellowship
PO Box 348
Warrenton,MO63383 		38-6091187 501(C)(3) 12,715       Bible Engagement
(26) Houston Read Commission
2401 Portsmouth St
Houston,TX77098 		76-0151362 501(C)(3) 10,794       Bible Engagement
(27) Christ for All peoples
5712 Stockbridge Drive
Monroe,NC28110 		41-2258519 501(C)(3) 34,000       Bible Engagement
(28) Christ for All peoples
5713 Stockbridge Drive
Monroe,NC28110 		41-2258519 501(C)(3)   5,575 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(29) Spanish Eastern District Council
213 Old Tappan Road
Old Tappan,NJ07675 		13-1996616 501(C)(3)   16,650 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(30) Campus Crusade For Christ Int
750 Middle Ground way
Newport News,VA236062587 		95-6006123 501(C)(3)   119,197 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(31) American Rehabilitation Ministries
3605 N Main St
Joplin,MO648017665 		43-1037106 501(C)(3)   68,541 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(32) South Iowa Chapel
Building 843
Fort Leonard Wood,MO65473 		35-9990000 501(C)(3)   26,036 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(33) University Of The Nations
75-5851 Kuakini hwy
Kailua Kona,HI967402199 		99-0240539 501(C)(3)   12,800 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(34) SACVET
1179 Henry Ave
Columbus,GA319067702 		16-1768322 501(C)(3)   11,757 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(35) Chaplaincy Ministries
1445 N Boonville
Springfield,MO658021894 		44-0577787 501(C)(3)   11,750 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(36) Orlando Diocese
50 E Robinson St
Orlando,FL328011619 		59-1215378 501(C)(3)   23,063 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(37) En Familia Inc
3015 N 33rd Dr
Phoenix,AZ850175204 		46-0932624 501(C)(3)   8,037 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(38) Support Military Spouses
3471 Apex Peakway
Apex,NC275025757 		27-2266879 501(C)(3)   9,165 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(39) Western Correctional Inst Cumberland
13800 McMullen Highway SW
Cumberland,MD21502 		30-1002563 501(C)(3)   7,293 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(40) Project Bravo
8631 W 21st St N
Wichita,KS672051755 		45-5066236 501(C)(3)   6,982 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(41) Veteran Clubhouse
600 South Odessa Ave
Galloway,NJ08205 		26-4648054 501(C)(3)   5,594 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(42) Convoy of Hope Distribution Center
330 S Patterson Ave
Springfield,MO658022213 		68-0051386 501(C)(3)   5,405 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(43) VA Med CntrNY Harbor Healthcare System
800 Poly Pl
Brooklyn,NY112097104 		74-1612229 501(C)(3)   44,403 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(44) Central Texas Veterans Hlth Care System
1901 S 1st St
Temple,TX765047451 		74-2790692 501(C)(3)   21,071 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(45) WG Bill Hefner VA Medical Center
1601 Brenner Ave
Salisbury,NC281442515 		56-0564309 501(C)(3)   18,416 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(46) Veterans Medical Center
5000 W National Ave
Milwaukee,WI532950001 		39-1326366 501(C)(3)   14,883 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(47) VA Medical Center - Chaplain Services
1481 W 10th St
Indianapolis,IN462022803 		35-1906280 501(C)(3)   14,328 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(48) VA Medical Center
5901 E 7th St
Long Beach,CA908225201 		95-1652897 501(C)(3)   12,375 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(49) Veterans Medical Center
1500 E Woodrow Wilson Ave
Jackson,MS392165116 		74-1612229 501(C)(3)   11,448 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(50) Overton Brooks VAMC
510 E Stoner Ave
Shreveport,LA711014243 		72-0423660 501(C)(3)   11,185 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(51) Coatesville Veterans Affair Med Ctr
1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd
Coatesville,PA193202040 		74-1612229 501(C)(3)   10,665 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(52) Department of Veterans Affairs
2002 Holcombe Blvd
Houston,TX770304211 		76-0418077 501(C)(3)   9,798 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(53) Tucaloosa VA Medical Center
3701 Loop Rd E
Tuscaloosa,AL354045015 		74-1612229 501(C)(3)   9,323 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(54) Atlanta VA Medical Center
1670 Clairmont Rd
Decatur,GA300334004 		58-2091280 501(C)(3)   9,020 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(55) VA Martinsburg West Virginia
510 Butler Ave
Martinsburg,WV254059991 		55-0357747 501(C)(3)   8,005 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(56) VA Medical Center
4100 W 3rd St
Dayton,OH454289000 		31-0540155 501(C)(3)   7,617 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(57) VA Medical Center Of West Los Angeles
11301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles,CA900731002 		80-5034100 501(C)(3)   7,442 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(58) VA Medical Center
1670 Clairmont Road
Decatur,GA30033 		58-2091280 501(C)(3)   6,831 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(59) VA Medical Center
1900 E Main St
Danville,IL618325198 		37-0662493 501(C)(3)   6,811 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(60) VA Medical Center
1540 Spring Valley Dr
Huntington,WV25704 		55-0357745 501(C)(3)   6,399 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(61) Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
1826 Veterans Blvd
Dublin,GA310213620 		58-2080668 501(C)(3)   6,007 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(62) Veteran Affairs Medical Center
2495 Shreveport Hwy
Pineville,LA713604044 		72-0411414 501(C)(3)   5,714 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(63) VA Medical Center
7400 Merton Minter St
San Antonio,TX782294404 		74-1612229 501(C)(3)   5,363 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(64) VA Medical Center
11201 Benton St
Loma Linda,CA923571000 		95-3625072 501(C)(3)   5,051 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(65) VA Medical Center
400 Veterans Ave
Biloxi,MS395312410 		31-1575142 501(C)(3)   5,005 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(66) Chaplain Bowers
9476 Kemper St
Ft Jackson,SC29207 		35-9990000 501(C)(3)   22,000 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(67) Soldiers Chapel
2nd Infantry Division Rd
Fort Benning,GA31905 		35-9990000 501(C)(3)   20,642 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(68) fort camPbell
1766 Eagle Loop
Fort Campbell,KY422231018 		35-9990000 501(C)(3)   10,936 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(69) fort benning
9050 Kinsman Dr
Fort Benning,GA319054929 		35-9990000 501(C)(3)   13,551 cost bibles Bible Engagement
(70) Command General MCI West - MCB Campen
Building 1344 A St
Camp Pendleton,CA92055 		53-9990000 501(C)(3)   6,450 cost bibles Bible Engagement
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
75
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance












Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Grants Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 American Bible Society has formed a department to evaluate and assess the worthiness and effectiveness of requested project grant amounts, both before the grant is issued, and after the grant and project have been completed. Detailed reports (Impact Statements) are prepared using a standard methodology of financial and life impact measurement for management decision in grant approval and post project evaluation of effectiveness and grant compliance.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
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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 of 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 filing organization used 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) 2012
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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 (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (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 CavanaughCorP Secy/ Chief Audit Exec (i)
(ii)		 155,608
0 		0
  		762
  		17,919
  		31,731
  		206,020
0 		 
 
(2)Brian SherryDirector (i)
(ii)		 169,708
  		0
  		2,085
  		12,537
  		23,063
  		207,393
  		 
 
(3)Geoffrey MorinEVP (i)
(ii)		 177,090
  		0
  		536
  		13,910
  		31,596
  		223,132
  		 
 
(4)James PuchyDirector (i)
(ii)		 170,451
  		0
  		1,316
  		12,191
  		24,342
  		208,300
  		 
 
(5)Janet GrellDirector (i)
(ii)		 159,824
  		0
  		763
  		13,040
  		12,068
  		185,695
  		 
 
(6)John GrecoDirector (i)
(ii)		 161,435
  		 
  		313
  		17,077
  		29,695
  		208,520
  		 
 
(7)Joseph PierceDirector (thru 5/13) (i)
(ii)		 169,515
  		0
  		1,439
  		13,150
  		21,621
  		205,725
  		 
 
(8)Nicholas PaganoDirector (i)
(ii)		 159,151
  		0
  		776
  		18,339
  		31,230
  		209,496
  		 
 
(9)Nikolaos GarbidakisDirector (i)
(ii)		 160,729
  		0
  		833
  		14,068
  		40,522
  		216,152
  		 
 
(10)Stephen SharpDirector (i)
(ii)		 158,099
  		0
  		2,209
  		13,150
  		22,621
  		196,079
  		 
 
(11)Robert BriggsExecutive VP (i)
(ii)		 211,026
  		0
  		1,909
  		16,800
  		31,480
  		261,215
  		 
 
(12)Simon BarnesExecutive VP (thru 4/13) (i)
(ii)		 263,686
  		0
  		810
  		20,000
  		23,130
  		307,626
  		 
 
(13)Julia OliverExecutive VP, CFO (i)
(ii)		 205,206
  		0
  		1,100
  		16,800
  		34,980
  		258,086
  		 
 
(14)Stephen KingExecutive VP, COO (i)
(ii)		 209,432
  		0
  		2,931
  		16,800
  		31,022
  		260,185
  		 
 
(15)Peter RathbunLegal Counsel (i)
(ii)		 178,159
  		0
  		4,081
  		14,603
  		22,192
  		219,035
  		 
 
(16)R Lamar VestPresident & CEO (thru 12/12) (i)
(ii)		 325,008
  		0
  		85,797
  		25,852
  		34,669
  		471,326
  		 
 
(17)Emilio Reyesdirector (i)
(ii)		 188,628
  		0
  		897
  		23,419
  		21,768
  		234,712
  		 
 
(18)Marco HerreraDirector (i)
(ii)		 150,437
  		 
  		2,058
  		12,390
  		22,614
  		187,499
  		 
 
(19)Mario Paredesdirector (i)
(ii)		 185,315
  		 
  		2,487
  		14,566
  		12,492
  		214,860
  		 
 
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
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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, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Compensation Information SCHEDULE J, PART I Form 990, Schedule J, LINE 1A American Bible Society's ("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). 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 section 457(f). Lamar Vest had $93,266 of 457(f) paid out in 2012 and included in his Form W-2. SINCE THIS AMOUNT was previously reported in his earnings IT HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM HIS COMPENSATION REPORTED IN SCHEDULE J. this amount represents his own contributions.
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Schedule L
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
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Name of the organization
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Employer identification number

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Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ......Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) David Trobisch trustee 18,500 biblical source text research   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
sCHEDULE L, PART IV, LINE 1   Consistent with our mission, American Bible Society entered into a transaction with Dr. David Trobisch, a member of the Board of Trustees, for a feasibility study to support a Visual Database of New Testament Greek Manuscripts. Dr. Trobisch is one of only a handful of scholars qualified to conduct this research. The feasibility study scope and costs were vetted by the Board Committee on Translation and Scholarship. Compensation was determined to be reasonable, as it was below market for the level of work and scholarship. Full disclosure was made to the Board, the governing body, prior to the transaction being approved. The Board approved the transaction while Dr. Trobisch was recused.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
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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 13 173,584 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 an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)
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Part II
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 American Bible Society's investment brokers.
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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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AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Amendment to the by-laws Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 The by-laws were amended to (1) reduce the size of the Board of Trustees to 18-24, (2) limit Trustees to three 3-year terms, (3) implement committee restructuring, (4) permit the same person to serve as Secretary and Treasurer, and (5) adopt a few minor clarifying revisions. Governance and management Form 990, Part VI Section B: Policies Line 11: The Form 990 was prepared and reviewed by an independent 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 counseled 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 limited 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 board of trustees' approval is documented in minutes. 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: 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 Brazil Egypt Hong Kong Hungary India Malaysia Mexico Singapore South Africa South Korea Thailand Turkey United Kingdom
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a & 1b   American Bible Society lists 30 Board of trustees members on its Form 990. there were two board members that ceased board service prior to the year end. Accordingly, the Bible Society is reporting 28 voting members of the Board of trustees. Since one voting member of the board was compensated, the Bible Society is reporting 27 independent voting members of the Board of trustees at the end of the tax year. Form 990, Part VII, Section A On October 4, 2013 Dr. S. Douglas Birdsall concluded his tenure as President and CEO of the American Bible Society.
Form 990, Part XII, Line 9 Other changes in Net Assets Change in value of Split-interest agreements ($1,505,995) pension related activity $3,430,995 ----------- total $1,925,000
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(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) 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" to 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 entity?
Yes No












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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" to 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
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) ASTOR PLACE

1865 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10023
13-4933900 		REAL ESTATE NY NA
  		C CORP 0 0 100.000 %   No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
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 or (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 Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
 
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
 
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
 
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-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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 section 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) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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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