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EIN 36-2495301

Chicago Bible Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
1840
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
Description
Chicago Bible Society distributes Bible scripture portions, Study Guides to jails, hospitals, shelters & churches. Moreover, it sponsors bible study and education programs to encourage reading and understanding in Chicago, IL. The organization's mission is to increase reading of the Bible through outreach programs.
Total revenues
$304,334
2023
Total expenses
$254,483
2023
Total assets
$225,992
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at Chicago Bible Society

Program A - Scripture Provision - Chicago Bible Society distributes Bible scripture portions, Study Guides to jails, hospitals, shelters & churches.
Program B - Scripture Encouragement - Chicago Bible Society sponsors bible study and education programs to encourage reading and understanding.

Who funds Chicago Bible Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Helen Brach FoundationTo Support Project Philip and Provide Bibles To the Jails, and the New Family Connection and Care Program$10,000
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncCulture$10,000
Chilanta Community FoundationBible Distribution at Cook County Jail$5,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Chicago Bible Society

NameTitleCompensation
Kenneth OliverExecutive Director$55,970
Allen StryczekVice President and Treasurer$0
Jeffrey SchwabStaff Attorney$0
M RenetzzkyPresident / Secretary$0
Marion OstregaPast Treasurer / Director$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Chicago Bible Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$292,240
Program services$11,836
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$258
Total revenues$304,334

Form 990s for Chicago Bible Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990View PDF
2022-122023-11-05990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-09-10990View PDF
2019-122020-12-01990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
July 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Helen Brach Foundation
January 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 10, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Thomas L and Kathleen G Bindley Charitable Trust
Nonprofit Types
Media and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesReligionCrime and lawRehabilitation for ex-offenders
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianFundraising eventsState / local levelGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
8765 W Higgins
Chicago, IL 60631
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
chicagobiblesociety.org/ 
Phone
(773) 857-0741
IRS details
EIN
36-2495301
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1840
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
5111: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Parent/child status
Independent
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