Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2023 , and ending 06-30-2024
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
% NICHOLAS PAGANO
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
101 N INDEPENDENCE MALL E FL 8
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PHILADELPHIA, PA19106
D Employer identification number

13-1623885
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 701,987,560
F Name and address of principal officer:
JENNIFER HOLLORAN
101 N INDEPENDENCE MALL E FL 8
PHILADELPHIA,PA19106
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.AMERICANBIBLE.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
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 EXPEREINCE ITS LIFE-CHANGING MESSAGE.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 15
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 14
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 370
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 225
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a -35,404
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 43,674,470 35,326,820
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 63,079,094 56,429,494
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 2,108,917 -470,386
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 108,862,481 91,285,928
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 25,347,767 22,744,626
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) 26,822,047 23,486,217
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 1,822,682 1,632,645
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 12,436,292    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 42,740,537 33,447,495
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 96,733,033 81,310,983
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 12,129,448 9,974,945
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 769,516,330 767,562,170
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 108,546,260 100,353,402
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 660,970,070 667,208,768
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
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.
2
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.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
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 $ 61,223,683 including grants of $ 22,744,626 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
IN 2024, AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY CONTINUED ITS 208TH YEAR OF BIBLE-BASED MINISTRY AS WE FAITHFULLY MOVED AHEAD WITH OUR VISION TO SEE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN GOD'S WORD. WE WILL REACH THIS GOAL BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH CHURCHES AND OTHER BIBLE-BASED MINISTRIES IN CITIES ACROSS THE U.S. , FEATURING OUR WIDE VARIETY OF SCRIPTURE RESOURCES IN PRINT AND DIGITAL FORMATS, AS WELL AS OUR BIBLE-BASED TRAUMA HEALING MINISTRY TO EASE ALL WOUNDED HEARTS WITH THE HEALING POWER OF GOD'S WORD. AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY HELPS PEOPLE EXPERIENCE GOD THROUGH THE BIBLE. WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE BIBLE TO UNREACHED AND UNDERSERVED PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD, HELP PEOPLE ENGAGE IN THE BIBLE INCLUDING THOSE IN CRISIS WHO FIND RESTORATION THROUGH SCRIPTURE, AND ADVOCATE FOR THE BIBLE'S MESSAGE OF HOPE HERE IN AMERICA. THROUGH THE CHURCH AND A GLOBAL NETWORK OF BIBLE SOCIETIES, WE CARRY GOD'S WORD WHERE IT IS NEEDED MOST. OUR RESEARCH AND EXPERIENCE TELL US THE BIBLE MAKES US MORE GENEROUS, MORE COMPASSIONATE, MORE LOVING TOWARD OUR NEIGHBORS, AND MORE HOPEFUL ABOUT OUR FUTURE IN CHRIST. THAT'S WHY OUR MISSION SINCE 1816 HAS BEEN TO HELP ALL PEOPLE EXPERIENCE THE LIFE-CHANGING MESSAGE OF GOD'S WORD. GOD'S WORD FOR THE UNREACHED WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE BIBLE IN EVERY LANGUAGE, FOR EVERY PERSON. WE ARE LEADERS AND INNOVATORS IN THE BIBLE TRANSLATION MOVEMENT, FOCUSING ON CREATING AND APPLYING EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES TO ACCELERATE TRANSLATION EFFORTS REACHING 80 LANGUAGE GROUPS THROUGH 77 BIBLE TRANSLATION PROJECTS. BECAUSE WE BELIEVE THE BIBLE IS FOR ALL PEOPLE, OUR TRANSLATION MINISTRY INCLUDES AUDIO AND VIDEO BIBLES, SIGN LANGUAGE BIBLES, BRAILLE BIBLES, AND BIBLE RESOURCES THAT CONTEXTUALIZE THE GOSPEL MESSAGE FOR DIVERSE CULTURES AND TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD. OUR INNOVATIVE TRANSLATION FRAMEWORK ALLOWS US TO ACCURATELY AND EFFICIENTLY TRANSLATE FIRST BIBLES, STUDY BIBLES, AND MODERN LANGUAGE BIBLES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION. WE ALSO DISTRIBUTE THE BIBLE WITH THE AIM OF PLACING GOD'S WORD INTO THE HANDS AND HEARTS OF ALL PEOPLE SEARCHING FOR TRUTH. SINCE OUR FOUNDING, WE HAVE DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 6.9 BILLION PIECES OF SCRIPTURE WORLDWIDE. OFTEN, OUR BIBLE DISTRIBUTION MINISTRY LEADS US TO THE FRONTLINES OF CONFLICT, WAR, TERRORISM, NATURAL DISASTERS, AND OTHER HUMANITARIAN CRISES. WE JOYFULLY PARTNER WITH LOCAL BIBLE SOCIETIES MINISTERING IN MORE THAN 240 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES AROUND THE WORLD TO ENSURE EFFICIENT DISTRIBUTION THROUGH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. OUR BIBLE SOCIETY PARTNERS ARE EXPERTS ON THEIR NATIONS' CHURCH CULTURES AND HELP US RESPOND TO THE REAL-TIME SCRIPTURE NEEDS OF LOCAL BELIEVERS. IN THE PAST YEAR, WE PROVIDED OVER 3.7 MILLION PRINT AND DIGITAL BIBLES TO WAITING PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD. IN ADDITION, ABS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SUCH AS BIBLE VERSIONS AND CONTENT WERE LICENSED IN PRINT AND DIGITAL FORMATS TO OVER 20.8 MILLION RECIPIENTS GLOBALLY. GOD'S WORD FOR PEOPLE IN CRISIS THE BIBLE RESTORES BROKEN HEARTS. OUR BIBLE-BASED RESTORING HOPE MINISTRY HELPS PEOPLE IN CRISIS FIND PEACE THROUGH THE POWER OF SCRIPTURE. FIRST DEVELOPED IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO TO HELP PEOPLE REBUILD IN THE AFTERMATH OF WAR AND GENOCIDE, THIS MINISTRY COMBINES MENTAL HEALTH BEST PRACTICES WITH THE POWER OF GOD'S WORD. BY ENGAGING WITH THE BIBLE'S HEALING WORDS IN SAFE, SMALL GROUP SETTINGS, PEOPLE ARE GUIDED TO GIVE THEIR PAIN TO JESUS AND BEGIN THE JOURNEY TO JOY AND RESTORATION. OUR TRAUMA HEALING RESOURCES ADDRESS THE MANY FORMS OF TRAUMA EXPERIENCED BY THE WORLD'S PEOPLE. THESE RESOURCES EQUIP CHURCHES AND AGENCIES IN SERVING POPULATIONS SUFFERING FROM CONFLICT AND WAR, SURVIVORS OF DISASTER, PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH THE AFTERMATH OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CHILDREN AND TEENS EXPERIENCING TRAUMA, AND MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY COMMUNITY. FORMATS INCLUDE SMALL GROUPS, ONLINE VIDEO COURSES, AND PRINT AND DIGITAL DOCUMENTS. IN ADDITION, WE SHARE FREE BASIC TRAUMA HEALING RESOURCES TO INCREASE AWARENESS IN THE CHURCH AND EQUIP BELIEVERS TO CARE FOR PEOPLE IN CRISIS. SINCE 2012, THIS MINISTRY HAS BUILT A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF TRAINED FACILITATORS WHO COME ALONGSIDE LOCAL COMMUNITIES OF FAITH TO SERVE PEOPLE IN CRISIS THROUGH BIBLE-BASED TRAUMA HEALING. JUST UNDER 15,000 PEOPLE COMPLETED A HEALING GROUP IN 2024. GOD'S WORD FOR AMERICA HERE IN THE UNITED STATES, WE ADVOCATE FOR THE BIBLE AS THE LIVING WORD OF GOD AND OUR SUREST SOURCE OF TRUTH. WE ENGAGE AMERICANS WITH THE BIBLE BY PROVIDING RESOURCES AND EXPERIENCES THAT HELP PEOPLE ENCOUNTER AND LIVE OUT THE TRUTHS OF SCRIPTURE. OUR DAILY DEVOTIONALS, PRAYER GUIDES, BIBLE STORIES, AND TEACHINGS ARE UNIQUELY CONTEXTUALIZED TO SERVE A DIVERSE AUDIENCE OF BELIEVERS AND SEEKERS. OUR ARMED SERVICES MINISTRY SERVES OUR NATION'S BRAVE HEROES BY DISTRIBUTING THE WORD OF GOD TO U.S. MILITARY MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. TO DATE, WE HAVE SHARED MORE THAN 60 MILLION BIBLES AND SCRIPTURE RESOURCES WITHIN THE MILITARY COMMUNITY. THROUGH A GROWING NETWORK CHAPLAINS AND CHURCH PARTNERS ON THE FRONTLINES OF MILITARY MINISTRY, WE PROVIDE MILITARY-SPECIFIC BIBLE RESOURCES THAT EQUIP MILITARY FAMILIES IN THEIR SERVICE TO OUR NATION. IN THE PAST YEAR, THIS MINISTRY REACHED OVER 400,000 PEOPLE IN THE MILITARY COMMUNITY. SINCE 2011, OUR STATE OF THE BIBLE RESEARCH HAS PROVIDED INSIGHTS INTO HOW AMERICANS VIEW AND USE THE BIBLE AND WHAT DIFFERENCE IT MAKES IN THEIR LIVES. THIS RESEARCH INDICATES PEOPLE WHO ENGAGE WITH SCRIPTURE MORE DEEPLY EXPERIENCE LESS STRESS, MORE HOPE, HIGHER LEVELS OF HUMAN FLOURISHING, AND LOWER LEVELS OF LONELINESS THAN THOSE WHO INTERACT WITH THE BIBLE LESS FREQUENTLY AND GIVE IT A LESS CENTRAL PLACE IN THEIR LIVES. 18 PERCENT OF AMERICANS WERE SCRIPTURE ENGAGED IN 2024, AND WE PRAY THIS PROPORTION WILL INCREASE IN THE COMING YEARS. IN FEBRUARY 2024, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY MADE THE STRATEGIC DECISION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC-FACING OPERATIONS OF THE FAITH AND LIBERTY DISCOVERY CENTER ("FLDC") ON APRIL 1, 2024. FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE CLOSURE OF THE FLDC AND CONTINUING ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE THE FURTHERANCE OF ITS MISSION CAN BE FOUND WITHIN THE CURRENT 990 OF THAT ENTITY.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses61,223,683
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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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
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
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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 Rev. Proc. 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
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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
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D,
Part IIIClick to see attachment
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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11d
Yes
 
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
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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
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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
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12a
 
No
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
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12b
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
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14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
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15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
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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
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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
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18
 
No
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
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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
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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21
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
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22
Yes
 
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
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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 25a...............
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
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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
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30
 
No
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
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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
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34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
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
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35b
Yes
 
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
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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
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37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
2,811
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on 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
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
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
370
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
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” to line 3b, 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: BR , TU
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
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. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
No
b
Did the sponsoring 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
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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
15
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
14
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on 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 on 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 on 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
 
No
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
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
AK , CA , CO , DC , FL , HI , IL , KY , LA , MD , MN , MS , NV , NH , NY , ND , OH , OR , SC , TN , VA , WA , WI , WY
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 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, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
NICHOLAS PAGANO101 N INDEPENDENCE MALL E FL 8   PHILADELPHIA,PA19106 (215) 309-0900
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 the 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, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) 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.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
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/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Robert Briggs......................................................................
CEO
0.0
.................
0.0
          X 300,000 0 27,858
(2) Paul Cleckner......................................................................
Interim CEO(thru 11/03)
40.0
.................
5.0
X   X       282,176 0 22,420
(3) Nicholas Pagano......................................................................
Chief Financial Officer
40.0
.................
0.0
    X       216,095 0 71,793
(4) Stephen Kao......................................................................
Chief Legal Officer
40.0
.................
0.0
    X       222,292 0 55,547
(5) Frank Lofaro......................................................................
Executive Director(thru 12/01)
40.0
.................
0.0
        X   216,620 0 43,225
(6) John Greco......................................................................
Sr. Director
40.0
.................
0.0
        X   192,443 0 65,649
(7) Robert Wonderling......................................................................
Chief Advancement Officer
40.0
.................
5.0
      X     0 205,600 43,177
(8) David Allison......................................................................
Chief Technology Officer
40.0
.................
0.0
      X     192,875 0 53,034
(9) Janet A Grell......................................................................
Head of Benefits Admn & Compli
40.0
.................
0.0
      X     213,501 0 31,587
(10) David J Thomas......................................................................
Executive Director(thru 12/01)
40.0
.................
0.0
        X   191,015 0 52,396
(11) John M Mitchell......................................................................
Director, DBL
40.0
.................
0.0
        X   190,401 0 52,780
(12) GOPAL RAO RAVEENDRAN......................................................................
Sr. Director(thru 10/01)
40.0
.................
0.0
      X     202,043 0 35,319
(13) Leo Hurtado......................................................................
Sr. Director
40.0
.................
0.0
      X     189,635 0 41,863
(14) Nancy Lucero......................................................................
Sr. Director
40.0
.................
0.0
        X   182,533 0 29,283
(15) Whitney T Kuniholm......................................................................
Int.Chief Ministry(thru 08/04)
40.0
.................
0.0
    X       179,485 0 30,501
(16) Susan B Harper......................................................................
Executive Director(thru 10/01)
40.0
.................
0.0
    X       163,816 0 35,234
(17) James J Puchy......................................................................
Chief Administrative Officer
40.0
.................
5.0
    X       134,581 0 45,846
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) John F Plake........................................................................
Chief Innovation Officer
40.0
.......................5.0
    X       118,609 0 51,284
(19) John D Clause........................................................................
Chief Ministry Advancement Off
40.0
.......................0.0
          X 138,177 0 26,546
(20) Ovidio Alfaro........................................................................
SVP
0.0
.......................0.0
          X 117,657 0 2,928
(21) Darrin Podeschi........................................................................
Interim CEO(as of 10/21)
40.0
.......................5.0
X   X       81,447 0 6,762
(22) David Viehman........................................................................
Acting CEO
40.0
.......................0.0
          X 76,601 0 6,481
(23) Katharine Barnhart........................................................................
Chair
6.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0
(24) David Willis........................................................................
Vice-Chair
6.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0
(25) Mary Banks........................................................................
Secretary
3.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0
(26) Nicole Johansson........................................................................
Treasurer
3.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0
(27) Georganne Perkins........................................................................
Director
3.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0
(28) Tessie DeVore........................................................................
Director
3.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0
(29) Elaine Allen........................................................................
Director
3.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0
(30) Helen Osman........................................................................
Director
3.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0
(31) Karen McDonald........................................................................
Director
3.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0
(32) Mario Paredes........................................................................
Director
3.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0
(33) Theo Nicolakis........................................................................
Director
3.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0
(34) Deborah Garcia-Gratacos........................................................................
Director
3.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0
(35) Timothy Houseal........................................................................
Director
3.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0
(36) Betty Uribe........................................................................
Director
3.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0
(37) Ash Noah........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 12/31)
3.0
.......................0.0
X           0 0 0
(38) Jennifer Holloran........................................................................
CEO(as of 03/15)
40.0
.......................5.0
X   X       0 0 0
1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 3,802,002 205,600 831,513
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 72
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
Yes
 
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
RKD Group Inc,
3400 Waterview Pkwy STE 250
RICHARDSON,TX750801560
direct mail 9,695,842
Sheridan Publishing Grand Rapi,
5100 33rd Street SE
GRAND RAPIDS,MI495122062
Bible printing/prod. 5,050,423
Joyce Dalman Printing Services,
PO Box 2478
SEAL BEACH,CA907401478
Bible printing/prod. 1,979,356
LSC Communications US LLC,
PO Box 842291
BOSTON,MA022842291
Bible printing/prod. 1,859,250
Tele-Data Services Inc,
2900 E Apache St
TULSA,OK741102253
Warehousing/logistic 1,844,395
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 46
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 35,326,820
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 442,317
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 35,326,820
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 0
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 13,885,803   -35,404 13,921,207
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 0      
5 Royalties........... 2,362,185     2,362,185
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss)....... 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 644,728,386  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 602,184,695  
c Gain or (loss) 7c 42,543,691  
d Net gain or (loss)......... 42,543,691     42,543,691
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 0
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities.. 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 5,381,695
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 8,516,937
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory.. -3,135,242 -3,135,242    
 OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a OTHER REVENUE 900099 302,671     302,671
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 302,671
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 91,285,928 -3,135,242 -35,404 59,129,754
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 10
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 or note to any line 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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 5,513,352 5,513,352
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 210,426 210,426
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 17,020,848 17,020,848
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 2,904,055 1,900,442 501,726 501,887
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........ 14,267,338 9,336,686 2,464,932 2,465,720
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,915,767 1,370,345 306,933 238,489
9 Other employee benefits ....... 3,250,014 2,077,094 605,641 567,279
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,149,043 734,357 214,124 200,562
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 268,140 143,286 90,249 34,605
c Accounting ........... 341,518 260,740 29,662 51,116
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 1,632,645 1,632,645
f Investment management fees ...... 2,341,411 1,787,601 203,361 350,449
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 8,933,832 6,820,729 775,939 1,337,164
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0      
13 Office expenses ....... 2,559,455 1,747,658 525,402 286,395
14 Information technology ...... 2,023,252 1,530,677 100,179 392,396
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 2,641,580 1,298,356 888,538 454,686
17 Travel ............ 622,744 421,922 84,078 116,744
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 130,679 90,905 18,100 21,674
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 3,478,024 2,565,166 592,306 320,552
23 Insurance ... 513,899 249,494 184,651 79,754
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 PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS 5,129,490 3,222,799 5,731 1,900,960
b POSTAGE AND MAILINGS 4,079,601 2,680,407 4,019 1,395,175
c WRITE DOWN OF ASSETS 165,557 85,012 40,609 39,936
d BANK FEES & COMPLIANCE 218,313 154,959 15,250 48,104
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 81,310,983 61,223,261 7,651,430 12,436,292
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 11,545,020 6,450,131 0 5,094,889
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 4,728,150 1 4,206,090
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 12,870,522 2 30,650,319
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 2,555,613 4 2,824,916
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 20,299,996 7 18,274,997
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 12,007,761 8 6,970,645
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 1,321,982 9 1,524,480
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 21,497,048
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 11,632,510 11,334,202 10c 9,864,538
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 234,217,238 11 234,144,750
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 422,518,063 12 410,578,309
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 ........... 47,662,803 15 48,523,126
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 769,516,330 16 767,562,170
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 15,394,876 17 13,936,776
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 4,391,776 19 4,306,505
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 any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
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 .. 505,038 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 88,254,570 25 82,110,121
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 108,546,260 26 100,353,402
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 548,051,168 27 549,317,569
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 112,918,902 28 117,891,199
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 660,970,070 32 667,208,768
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 769,516,330 33 767,562,170
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
91,285,928
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
81,310,983
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
9,974,945
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
660,970,070
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-4,157,461
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
421,214
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
667,208,768
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 on
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 Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
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 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
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 12, check only one box.)
1
A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2
A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)
3
A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4
A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

5
An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7
An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
8
A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9
An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:
10
An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% 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.)
11
12
An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.
a
Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
b
Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
c
Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d
Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.
e
Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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 failed 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) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 58,583,048 51,247,901 60,863,768 43,674,470 35,326,820 249,696,007
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 58,583,048 51,247,901 60,863,768 43,674,470 35,326,820 249,696,007
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) .. 3,781,423
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 245,914,584
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 58,583,048 51,247,901 60,863,768 43,674,470 35,326,820 249,696,007
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 11,891,869 13,159,164 12,948,151 13,705,592 16,222,827 67,927,603
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 4,081 112,987 669,099 279,086 25,161 1,090,414
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 510,422 565,771 1,458,965 377,001 302,671 3,214,830
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 321,928,854
12
12
 
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
76.388 %
15
15
78.080 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
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) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (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) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (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 on 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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity
2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI
). See instructions
8  
9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions
(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2023
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023:
a From 2018.......  
b From 2019.......  
c From 2020.......  
d From 2021.......  
e From 2022.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.
 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2019.....  
b Excess from 2020.....  
c Excess from 2021.....  
d Excess from 2022.....  
e Excess from 2023.....  
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number
13-1623885
Part I
Contributors
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


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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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
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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Name of organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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
right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ......... 3  
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 25,000  
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 26,000  
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........ 99,926  
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" on 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 July 25, 2006, 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 right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB 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 FASB 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)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
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 FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
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" on 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, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 511,025,464 497,950,733 644,123,812 514,588,342 571,413,538
b Contributions ... -2,084,469 988,591 7,162,386 -676,627 2,536,408
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 41,205,680 41,439,504 -98,288,742 165,855,792 1,621,520
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
38,210,671 26,438,581 52,634,728 34,071,259 58,219,008
f Administrative expenses .... 2,312,063 2,914,783 2,411,995 1,572,436 2,764,116
g End of year balance ...... 509,623,941 511,025,464 497,950,733 644,123,812 514,588,342
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow91.000 %
b
Permanent endowment right arrow4.000 %
c
Term endowment right arrow5.000 %
The percentages on 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" on 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.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. 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 .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements 0 13,679,014 6,896,768 6,782,246
d Equipment .... 0 4,475,125 3,821,851 653,274
e Other ..... 0 3,342,909 913,891 2,429,018
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 9,864,538
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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
121,200,293 F

(B) FIXED INCOME
110,652,908 F

(C) EQUITIES
98,285,733 F

(D) REAL ASSETS
51,619,431 F

(E) HEDGES/ ABSOLUTE RETURN
28,819,944 F
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow 410,578,309
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN INVES. 29,460,901
(2)LEASE RIGHT OF USE ASSET 19,062,225
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow 48,523,126
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
LEASE LIABILITY 36,492,675
ACCRUED POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS 15,769,544
ANNUITIES PAYABLE 16,309,365
OBLIGATIONS UNDER CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST 10,576,280
AMOUNT DUE TO AFFILIATE 2,962,257




Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 82,110,121
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. 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. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
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  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
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  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
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  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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.
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Schedule D, PART III, LINE 1A: AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY MAINTAINS A RARE SCRIPTURE COLLECTION THAT HAS BEEN ACQUIRED THROUGH PURCHASES AND CONTRIBUTIONS SINCE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY'S INCEPTION. THE COLLECTION PRESERVES HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT SCRIPTURES, PROVIDES FOR SCHOLARLY RESEARCH, AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE PUBLIC GOOD THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITIONS.
Schedule D, PART III, LINE 4: AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY MAINTAINS A RARE SCRIPTURE COLLECTION THAT HAS BEEN ACQUIRED THROUGH PURCHASES AND CONTRIBUTIONS SINCE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY'S INCEPTION. THE COLLECTION PRESERVES HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT SCRIPTURES, PROVIDES FOR SCHOLARLY RESEARCH, AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE PUBLIC GOOD THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITIONS.
Schedule D, PART V, LINE 4: ENDOWMENT FUNDS 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.
Schedule D, PART X, LINE 2: THE SOCIETY HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right arrow Attach to Form 990.Right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (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 the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, 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 the region
(f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Grantmaking   1,553,183
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Grantmaking   4,496,182
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Grantmaking   1,076,257
North America 0 0 Grantmaking   220,692
Russia and the Newly Independent States 0 0 Grantmaking   2,380,884
South America 0 0 Grantmaking   1,085,008
South Asia 0 0 Grantmaking   1,332,400
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grantmaking   4,221,273
Antarctica 0 0 Grantmaking   39,478
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Grantmaking   615,492
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services see part v 24,721
North America 0 0 Program Services see part v 43,919
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services see part v 56,597
South America 0 0 Investments   80,950
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Investments   72,898,738
North America 0 0 Investments   21,135,528
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Investments   46,393,139
3a Sub-total .... 0 0 157,654,441
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 157,654,441
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 noncash
assistance
(h) Description
of noncash
assistance
(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
East Asia and the Pacific see part v 1,553,183 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) see part v 4,496,182 WIRE      
Middle East and North Africa see part v 1,076,257 WIRE      
North America see part v 220,692 WIRE      
Russia and the Newly Independent States see part v 2,380,884 WIRE      
South America see part v 1,085,008 WIRE      
South Asia see part v 1,332,400 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa see part v 4,219,873 WIRE      
Antarctica see part v 39,478 WIRE      
Central America and the Caribbean see part v 615,492 WIRE      
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
4
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
4
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
noncash
assistance
(g) Description
of noncash
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 organization may be required to separately 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; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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, Information 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 separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
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.
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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. ABS RESEARCH 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, ABS 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.
Schedule F, Part I, Line 3, Column E: 11. Ministry project Management: Bible translation and distribution 12. Ministry project Management: Bible translation and distribution 13. Ministry project Management: Bible translation and distribution
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
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 10 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
RKD Group
2701 North Dallas Parkway Suite 65
 
Plano, TX75093
Direct response   No 24,936,279 9,858,567 15,077,712
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 24,936,279 9,858,567 15,077,712
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions 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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Schedule G (Form 990) 2023
Schedule G (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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.









VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

 
(event type)
(b) Event #2

 
(event type)
(c) Other events

 
(total number)
(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1

Gross receipts . . . . .

 

 

 

 

2

Less: Contributions . . . .

 

 

 

 
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .

 

 

 

 



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow  
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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

Noncash 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. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
YesNo
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
YesNo
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted 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. 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 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," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
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 Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 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
noncash assistance
(h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) American Rehabilitation Ministries
3605 N Main St
Joplin,MO648017665
43-1037106 501(C)(3)   84,574 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(2) Green Pastures Ministries
7147 E 46th St
Indianapolis,IN462263803
91-2147777 501(C)(3)   36,519 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(3) Marine Corps Recruit Depot
4250 Belleau Ave
San Diego,CA921405095
53-9990000 GOV   36,454 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(4) Cru Military
1431 Nw Still Water
Lawton,OK735075052
95-6006123 GOV   33,166 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(5) Regimental Chapel
187 Inf Regiment St
Fort Benning,GA31905
35-9990000 GOV   23,090 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(6) Templo Igelsia Cristo Rey
2775 Valwood Pkwy
Farmers Branch,TX75234
74-2716815 501(C)(3)   23,016 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(7) Recruit Training CommandChapel
3355 Illinois St
Great Lakes,IL600883115
35-9990000 GOV   21,933 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(8) Main Post Chapel (Garrison)
1356 MN Ave
Fort Leonard Wood,MO65473
35-9990000 GOV   21,716 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(9) 120th AG BN
1895 Washington Rd
Columbia,SC292076704
35-9990000 GOV   21,448 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(10) The Warriors Journey
3003 E Chestnut
Springfield,MO658022565
75-2772633 501(C)(3)   20,351 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(11) VA Medical Center
2300 Ramsey St
Fayetteville,NC283013856
56-1303855 GOV   19,764 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(12) Officers Christian Fellowship
3784 S Inca St
Englewood,CO80110
38-1415401 501(C)(3)   16,570 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(13) Campus Crusade Provision
2401 W Comm St
San Antonio,TX782073832
95-6006123 501(C)(3)   12,964 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(14) A Child's Hope International
2430 E Kemper Rd
Cincinnati,OH452415805
26-2650611 501(C)(3)   11,655 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(15) Freedom Church
108a Indust Blvd
Pensacola,FL325052202
85-0840965 501(C)(3)   11,645 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(16) Kids Community Bible Studies
10 Southgate Dr
Freeburg,IL622431566
37-1376944 501(C)(3)   11,371 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(17) Salvation Army
615 Slaters Lane
Alexandria,VA22313
13-3485289 501(C)(3)   11,330 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(18) Assemblies of God Discipleship Dept
1445 N Boonville
Springfield,MO658021894
44-0577787 501(C)(3)   11,145 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(19) Coast City Church
420 N El Camino
Oceanside,CA920587868
33-0499112 501(C)(3)   11,055 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(20) Combat Veterans for Christ
PO Box 505
Comanche,OK735290505
82-2868109 501(C)(3)   10,610 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(21) Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
1826 Veterans Blvd
Dublin,GA310213620
58-2080668 GOV   15,736 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(22) Bayside Church
8205 Sierraa Blvd
Roseville,CA956619408
68-0358620 501(C)(3)   9,769 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(23) 1-61 IN REG BN
11901 Golden Arrow
Columbia,SC292076830
35-9990000 GOV   9,670 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(24) Atlanta VA Medical Center
1670 Clairmont Rd
Decatur,GA300334004
58-7091280 GOV   9,637 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(25) Orlando VA Medical Center
13800 Veterans Way
Orlando,FL32827
80-1394976 GOV   9,537 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(26) ARNG CSO
111 S George Mason
Arlington,VA222041373
35-9990000 GOV   8,684 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(27) The Church at Bethel's Family
14442 Fonmeadow
Houston,TX770355382
91-1962769 501(C)(3)   8,679 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(28) 32D MED BDE
2851 Harbey
Sam Houston,TX782347724
35-9990000 GOV   8,628 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(29) Jessie Brown VA In Chicago
820 S Damen Ave
Chicago,IL606123728
99-7393106 GOV   7,627 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(30) W0GR Ft JacksonTASC 3-13IN
BLDG 2601 RD7
Ft Jackson,SC292076904
35-9990000 GOV   7,445 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(31) Enchanted Island Amusement Park
1202 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix,AZ850071300
02-0651198 501(C)(3)   7,188 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(32) Religious Support Office
3312 A Ave Ste 314
Fort Lee,VA238012745
35-9990000 GOV   7,159 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(33) VA North Texas Healthcare System
4500 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas,TX752167167
75-6108647 GOV   6,426 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(34) Hines VA Hospital
5000 S 5th Ave
Hines,IL601413030
70-8202253 GOV   6,376 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(35) O'Neil Chapel
414 26th Cavalry Dr
Fort Knox,KY40121
35-9990000 GOV   6,065 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(36) VA Central Iowa HCS
3600 30th St
Des Moines,IA503105753
47-0376487 GOV   5,897 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(37) VA Ann Arbor Healthcare Systems
2215 Fuller Rd
Ann Arbor,MI481052303
38-3149486 GOV   5,830 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(38) US Army Medical Centre
2851 Harney Path
Sam Houston,TX782347724
35-9990000 GOV   5,787 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(39) 43D AG Battalion Reception
4566 Oklahoma Ave
Ft Leonard Wood,MO65473
35-9990000 GOV   5,677 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(40) Russellville Police Department
169 Greystone Ln
Rusellville,AR728022385
83-1857108 GOV   5,607 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(41) Antioch SDA Church
59 Walnut St
Fitchburg,MA014205403
13-1865286 501(C)(3)   5,606 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(42) Body of Christ Deliverance Ministries
741 W 115th St
Chicago,IL606285243
36-4046012 501(C)(3)   5,115 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(43) VA Administration Medical Center
400 Veterans Ave
Biloxi,MS39531
31-1575142 501(C)(3)   5,053 FMV Scripture Resources Program Services
(44) Faith and Liberty Discovery Centre
101 N Inde Mall
Philadelphia,PA19106
83-2372645 501(C)(3) 3,491,652       Program Services
(45) GOOD NEWS PUBLISHERS
1300 Crescent St
Wheaton,IL601875815
36-1143987 501(C)(3) 120,792       Program Services
(46) FEDEX (Bcom Acct)
PO BOX 371461
Pittsburgh,PA152507461
71-0427007 501(C)(3) 26,145       Program Services
(47) R & L CARRIERS INC
PO BOX 10020
PORT WILLIAMS,OH451642000
57-0558568   21,814       Program Services
(48) The Sending Project
12480 S Black Bob Road
Olathe,KS66062
27-1485904 501(C)(3) 15,000       Program Services
(49) FAITH COMES BY HEARING
2421 AZTEC Rd
ALBUQUERQUE,NM871074200
85-0223225 501(C)(3) 14,451       Program Services
(50) Lutheran Indian Ministries
8711 Jewel Terrace
Anchorage,AK99502
39-1509253 501(C)(3) 14,000       Program Services
(51) Boston Collaborative
971 Commonwealth Ave
Boston,MA022151314
82-5139472 501(C)(3) 14,000       Program Services
(52) Hope of the Nation
PO Box 1777
Woodbridge,CA952581777
26-1096582 501(C)(3) 13,486       Program Services
(53) Campus Crusade For Christ
100 Lake Hart Dr
Orlando,FL328320100
26-4068192 501(C)(3) 11,617       Program Services
(54) The Wycliffe Seed Company
220 Westway Pl
Arlington,TX760185653
33-0838929 501(C)(3) 11,617       Program Services
(55) WorldServe Ministries Inc
477 Peace Portal Dr
Blaine,WA982304023
32-0482182 501(C)(3) 11,617       Program Services
(56) Transform Minnesota
1515 E 66th St
Richfield,MN55423
41-0968131 501(C)(3) 6,229       Program Services
(57) The LEAD Church
2325 Aberdeen Pl
Caerrollton,TX75007
93-3062645 501(C)(3) 5,034       Program Services
(58) Omni Logistics LLC
PO Box 660367
Dallas,TX752660367
76-0653725   5,009       Program Services
2
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46
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
2
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
noncash assistance
(e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)
(f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) non-cash 18   210,426 fmv Scripture Resources
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: EACH GRANT REQUEST IS CAREFULLY REVIEWED, AND AN AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY GRANT APPLICATION KIT, COMPLETE WITH TESTIMONIAL FORMS/ OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEEDBACK ON HOW THE SCRIPTURE WILL BE USED IS ISSUED TO THOSE REQUESTING THE FREE SCRIPTURE RESOURCES. ONCE REVIEWED AND APPROVED, AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY SHIPS THE BIBLE BASED RESOURCES AND RECORDS THE FULL DETAIL OF THE END RECIPIENT, HOW THEY PLAN ON USING THE SCRIPTURES IN MINISTRY/ IN OUTREACH; ALONG WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE ONGOING REPORTS ON USAGE AND SUSTAINED SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT.
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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
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on 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 on 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
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on 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 on 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
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on 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," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on 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" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
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 on 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, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
(iii) Other reportable compensation
1Robert Briggs
CEO
(i)

(ii)
300,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
27,858
-------------
0
327,858
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
2Paul Cleckner
Interim CEO(thru 11/03)
(i)

(ii)
277,692
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
4,484
-------------
0
21,154
-------------
0
1,266
-------------
0
304,596
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3Nicholas Pagano
Chief Financial Officer
(i)

(ii)
212,943
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3,152
-------------
0
34,644
-------------
0
37,149
-------------
0
287,888
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
4Stephen Kao
Chief Legal Officer
(i)

(ii)
219,045
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3,247
-------------
0
18,369
-------------
0
37,178
-------------
0
277,839
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
5John Greco
Sr. Director
(i)

(ii)
191,488
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
955
-------------
0
27,715
-------------
0
37,934
-------------
0
258,092
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
6Frank Lofaro
Executive Director(thru 12/01)
(i)

(ii)
212,252
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
4,368
-------------
0
16,786
-------------
0
26,439
-------------
0
259,845
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7David Allison
Chief Technology Officer
(i)

(ii)
192,455
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
420
-------------
0
15,998
-------------
0
37,036
-------------
0
245,909
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
8David J Thomas
Executive Director(thru 12/01)
(i)

(ii)
190,184
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
831
-------------
0
15,417
-------------
0
36,979
-------------
0
243,411
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
9John M Mitchell
Director, DBL
(i)

(ii)
189,451
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
950
-------------
0
15,758
-------------
0
37,022
-------------
0
243,181
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
10Janet A Grell
Head of Benefits Admn & Compli
(i)

(ii)
207,801
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
5,700
-------------
0
16,945
-------------
0
14,642
-------------
0
245,088
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
11GOPAL RAO RAVEENDRAN
Sr. Director(thru 10/01)
(i)

(ii)
198,397
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3,646
-------------
0
13,281
-------------
0
22,038
-------------
0
237,362
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
12Leo Hurtado
Sr. Director
(i)

(ii)
186,982
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
2,653
-------------
0
15,393
-------------
0
26,470
-------------
0
231,498
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
13Nancy Lucero
Sr. Director
(i)

(ii)
181,953
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
580
-------------
0
14,861
-------------
0
14,422
-------------
0
211,816
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
14Whitney T Kuniholm
Int.Chief Ministry(thru 08/04)
(i)

(ii)
176,230
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3,255
-------------
0
14,239
-------------
0
16,262
-------------
0
209,986
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
15Susan B Harper
Executive Director(thru 10/01)
(i)

(ii)
159,983
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3,833
-------------
0
13,133
-------------
0
22,101
-------------
0
199,050
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
16James J Puchy
Chief Administrative Officer
(i)

(ii)
128,350
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
6,231
-------------
0
19,116
-------------
0
26,730
-------------
0
180,427
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
17John F Plake
Chief Innovation Officer
(i)

(ii)
117,024
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
1,585
-------------
0
14,246
-------------
0
37,038
-------------
0
169,893
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
18John D Clause
Chief Ministry Advancement Off
(i)

(ii)
136,111
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
2,066
-------------
0
11,097
-------------
0
15,449
-------------
0
164,723
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
19Ovidio Alfaro
SVP
(i)

(ii)
117,657
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
2,928
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
120,585
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
20David Viehman
Acting CEO
(i)

(ii)
75,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
1,601
-------------
0
6,000
-------------
0
481
-------------
0
83,082
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
21Robert Wonderling
Chief Advancement Officer
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
202,693
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
2,907
0
-------------
16,644
0
-------------
26,533
0
-------------
248,777
0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
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.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J, part I, 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. IF SPOUSAL TRAVEL IS INCURRED, THE VALUE OF SUCH TRAVEL IS REPORTED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION TO THE RECIPIENT. 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 I, Line 4: THEFOLLOWINGINDIVIDUALSRECEIVEDSEVERANCEPAYMENTSDURING2022.THEAMO UNTISINCLUDEDINSCHEDULEJ,PARTII, COLUMNB(III). ROBERTBRIGGS $300,000, FRANK LOFARO $7,250, DAVE THOMAS $7,229, GOPAL ROA RAVERDEEN $36,566 AND OVIDIO ALFARO $58,558
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(Form 990)


Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable
(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed
(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g
(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods .......
     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 25 442,317 FMV
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
25
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't 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 nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't 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) (2023)
Page 2
Part IISupplemental Information. 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.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule M, PART I, COLUMN (B): The organization is reporting the number of stock gifts received rather than each share, and the market value of the contributions received.
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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, BDO, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT. A COPY OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 WAS CIRCULATED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 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.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: 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. ANY PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT RECUSES THEMSELVES FROM DELIBERATION AND DECISIONS RELATED TO THE TRANSACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT & CEO IS DETERMINED BY INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AS FACILITATED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD. THE CHAIRPERSON RELIES ON A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT SOURCES TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMPENSATION BENCHMARK SURVEYS AND STUDIES, COMPENSATION PAID TO SIMILAR OFFICER AT SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS (I.E. BY REVIEWING THE FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS) , INCLUDING THOSE IN MAJOR URBAN CENTERS. RECOMMENDATIONS WERE BASED ON A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY LEVERAGING EXTERNAL, INDEPENDENT RESEARCH BY GUIDE STAR AND OTHER 3RD PARTY CONSULTING ORGANIZATIONS. THE CHAIRPERSON THEN RECOMMENDS THE CEO COMPENSATION TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ITS APPROVAL. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' 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 INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION STUDIES. 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.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, 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 TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY LAW AND AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: Change in split interest agreements : $63,368 Depreciation in Fair Value of Third Party Trusts : $1,299,065 Pension activity : $1,393,946 Fixed asset impairment: $(2,335,165) Total : $421,214
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:IT CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:3846590
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:MARKETING/PROMOTION TOTAL FEES:2296849
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONS. TOTAL FEES:1360133
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:MINISTRY PROGRAMING TOTAL FEES:732894
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT TOTAL FEES:374906
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:GIFT TRANSACTION PROCESS TOTAL FEES:322460
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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

13-1623885
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Exempt Code section


(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

(f)
Direct controlling
entity

(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)FAITH AND LIBERTY DISCOVERY CENTER
101 N INDEPENDENCE MALL E

PHILADELPHIA,PA19106
83-2372645
museum PA 501(c)(3) line 7 ABS
 
 
No












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



(b)
Primary activity




(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Direct controlling
entity
(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)
(f)
Share of total income
(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
(h)
Percentage
ownership
(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) CHARITABLE REMAINDER ANNUITY TRUST (5)

 
 
INVESTMENTS WY  
T         No
(2) CHARITABLE REMAINDER ANNUITY TRUST (2)

 
 
INVESTMENTS ME  
T         No
(3) CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST (3)

 
 
investments CA  
t         No
(4) CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST (1)

 
 
investments CO  
t         No
(5) CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST (6)

 
 
investments FL  
t         No
(6) CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST (1)

 
 
investments GA  
t         No
(7) CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST (5)

 
 
investments IN  
t         No
(8) CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST (5)

 
 
investments MO  
t         No
(9) CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST (1)

 
 
investments NC  
t         No
(10) CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST (2)

 
 
investments TN  
t          
(11) CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST (2)

 
 
investments WI  
t         No
(12) CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST (3)

 
 
investments SC  
t         No
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization
(b)
Transaction
type (a-s)
(c)
Amount involved
(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) Faith and Liberty Discovery Center

a 600,000 FMV
(2) Faith and Liberty Discovery Center

b 4,751,520 FMV
(3) Faith and Liberty Discovery Center

d 18,274,997 FMV
(4) Faith and Liberty Discovery Center

l 1,189,267 FMV


Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations?
(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets
(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?
(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?
(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
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Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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