Massachusetts Bible Society
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $122.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Newton Center, MA
- Founding
- 08/1941
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 04-2104698
Organization Overview
Massachusetts Bible Society is located in Newton Center, MA. The organization was established in 1941. According to its NTEE Classification (X83) the organization is classified as: Religious Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Massachusetts Bible Society employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Massachusetts Bible Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Massachusetts Bible Society generated $122.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $276.2k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE BIBLICAL LITERACY, UNDERSTANDING, AND DIALOGUE THAT IS GROUNDED IN SCHOLARSHIP, SOCIALLY RELEVANT, AND RESPECTFUL OF THE MANY VOICES WITHIN THE BIBLE AND ALL THOSE WHO TURN TO THE BIBLE IN FAITH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SOCIETY PROVIDES GIFTS OF BIBLES TO PRISONS, HOSPITALS, HOMELESS PROGRAMS, CHURCHES, AND THOSE WHO HAVE NEED. IN ADDITION, THE SOCIETY PROVIDES BIBLE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES THROUGH PROMOTION AND SALE OF EXPLORING THE BIBLE: THE DICKINSON SERIES (EXPLORING THE BIBLE) TEXTS AND OTHER MATERIALS. EXPLORING THE BIBLE IS A SERIES OF THREE, SIX-WEEK COURSES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE BIBLE LITERACY FUNDED BY CHARLES DICKINSON, AND AUTHORED BY THE REVEREND ANNE ROBERTSON, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY PROMOTES AND DELIVERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THROUGH LECTURES, SPECIAL EVENTS, WEBSITE SALES ON AMAZON.COM, BOOK TABLES AT EVENTS, SOCIAL MEDIA (FACEBOOK AND TWITTER) AND MAKING READING RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENRICH THE STUDY OF THE BIBLE. THE MAJORITY OF THE SOCIETYS SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS. HOWEVER, THROUGH WIDE-SPREAD ENDORSEMENT AND EXPANSION OF EXPLORING THE BIBLE, THE SOCIETY'S BIBLE EDUCATION SERVICES ARE ALSO BEING OFFERED DOMESTICALLY TO RESIDENTS IN OVER 25 STATES, AS WELL AS INTERNATIONALLY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rev Anne Robertson Executive Director (until 7/20) | Officer | 50 | $57,321 |
Rev Philomena Hare President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Lizotte Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Kay Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Theodore Wilson Interim Exec Director (as Of 8/20) | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Rev Anthony Kill Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $71,857 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,235 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $89,092 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,275 |
| Investment income | $29,782 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,496 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $122,653 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $11,948 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $76,752 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,676 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $82,115 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,056 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,603 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,296 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,635 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,104 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,361 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,330 |
| Office expenses | $16,497 |
| Information technology | $765 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,344 |
| Travel | $71 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,566 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,860 |
| All other expenses | $3,902 |
| Total functional expenses | $276,205 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $26,752 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $998,219 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $22,185 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $852 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $613,378 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,661,386 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,842 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $45,000 |
| Total liabilities | $69,842 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,591,359 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $185 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,661,386 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Massachusetts Bible Society has recieved totaling $4,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Evangelical Missionary Society In Massachusetts Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $4,000 |
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