Biblical History Center Inc, operating under the name Biblical History Center, is located in Lagrange, GA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Biblical History Center employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Biblical History Center 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 12/2021, Biblical History Center generated $991.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $555.1k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
BIBLICAL HISTORY CENTER IS AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM EXPLORING DAILY LIFE IN ANCIENT TIMES. OUR MISSION IS TO HELP VISITORS EXPERIENCE THE ANCIENT BIBLICAL WORLD, ITS HISTORY AND CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ARCHEOLOGICAL GARDEN TOURS ARE AN INTERACTIVE WALK THROUGH AN ARCHOLOGICAL GARDEN WHERE FULL-SCALE REPLICAS OF STRUCTURES RELEVANT TO DAILY LIFE IN BIBLICAL TIMES BRING HISTORY TO LIFE. THE CENTER HAS TWO BIBLICAL MEAL ROOMS; (1) THE "JERUSALEM BIBLICAL MEAL ROOM" IS A COPY OF THE ONE DISCOVERED AT POMPEII; (2) THE "MOUNT ZION BIBLICAL MEAL ROOM" IS A COPY OF ONE DISCOVERED AT HERCULANEUM. EACH ROOM SERVES A FOUR-COURSE MEAL CONSISTING OF 15 DIFFERENT FOOD ITEMS, INCLUDING SOUP, SALAD, MAIN COURSE, DESSERT, AND ALL BEVERAGES. TO EXPERIENCE THE ANCIENT WORLD IN A PERSONAL WAY, THE CENTER OFFERS HANDS ON OPPORTUNITIES OF MAKING BREAD LIKE THE SHEPHERDS IN THE DESERT HAVE FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS. THE CENTER ALSO HAS FOUR ARCHEOLOGICAL PITS FOR KIDS TO LEARN THE PURPOSE OF ARCHEOLOGY. THREE PITS ARE BASED ON REAL-LIFE ARCHEOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS FROM DIFFERENT PERIODS OF TIME AND ONE PIT IS DEDICATED TO THE YOUNGEST ARCHEOLOGIST AND IS FILLED WITH "DINOSAUR REMAINS AND FOSSILS".
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Carlos Cantu-Villareal Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $69,730 |
Scott Dickson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Wayne Harms Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ladonna Morris Vice Chairpe | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan Ward Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Adam Camp Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $286,106 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $258,636 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $544,742 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $355,101 |
Investment income | $16,163 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $12,500 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $45,499 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $17,021 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $991,026 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $217,817 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,348 |
Payroll taxes | $16,176 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,294 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,581 |
Office expenses | $1,904 |
Information technology | $13,561 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $28,069 |
Travel | $2,533 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $16,489 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $97,127 |
Insurance | $11,167 |
All other expenses | $35,255 |
Total functional expenses | $555,124 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $250,287 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $34,550 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,375 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $10,816 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,167 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,753,312 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,492,175 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,547,682 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,329 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $9,532 |
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 | $338,046 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $372,907 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,929,772 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,245,003 |
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 | $4,547,682 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Biblical History Center Inc has recieved totaling $243.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $243 |
Beg. Balance | $1,145,045 |
Earnings | $133,195 |
Admin Expense | $9,748 |
Net Contributions | $500 |
Other Expense | $23,165 |
Ending Balance | $1,245,827 |
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