Fifth Epochal Fellowship Corporation, operating under the name The Urantia Book Fellowship, is located in Reno, NV. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Urantia Book Fellowship employed 4 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Urantia Book Fellowship 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 12/2022, Urantia Book Fellowship generated $930.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FELLOWSHIP IS COMMITTED TO THE IDEAL OF SPIRITUAL UNITY, WHICH EMBRACES RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND DIVERSITY, AS EMBODIED IN THE TEACHINGS OF THE URANTIA BOOK. ITS FOCUS IS FELLOWSHIP AND THE DISSEMINATION AND STUDY OF TH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FIFTH EPOCHAL FELLOWSHIP IS A VOLUNTARY AND FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION OF BELIEVERS IN THE TEACHINGS OF THE URANTIA BOOK. AS SUCH, IT FACILITATES FELLOWSHIP AMONG READERS OF THE BOOK AND FOSTERS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY, AND COSMOLOGY, WHICH ARE OCMMENSURATE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF CIVILIZATION.
GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE UNITED STATES AND AFRICA ENABLED GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS ON THE LOCAL LEVEL TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE FELLOWSHIP.
THE URANTIA BOOK FELLOWSHIP FOCUSES ON THE DISSEMINATION OF THE URANTIA BOOK AND BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER WHO READ AND BELIEVE IN THE BOOK. THE FELLOWSHIPS SCHOLARLY WEBSITE SERVES 120,000 PEOPLE PER MONTH, WHERE THE BOOK IN ALL FORMATS, INCLUDING AUDIO, IS MADE FREELY AVAILAIBLE TO EVERYONE. THE FELLOWSHIP EMAILS A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER TO 8,000 SUBSCRIBERS AND MAILS QUALITY PUBLICATIONS THREE TIMES A YEAR TO 2,300 MEMBERS AND DONORS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS AN ONLINE DIRECTORY OF 350 ACITVE STUDY GROUPS AND SPONSORS AND PARTICIPATES IN DOZENS OF EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC GATHERINGS EACH YEAR, UTILIZING HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS TO EXPOSE THE BOOK TO THOUSANDS OF POTENTIAL READERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sue Seccombe President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
David Schlundt Vice President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Brent Stdenis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jill Strunk Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Trudi Cooper Asst. Secretary/ Treas | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Lara Amyx Director | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $760,203 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $463,248 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $760,203 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $83,943 |
Investment income | $57,697 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $34,197 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$5,905 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $930,135 |
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. | $27,779 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $18,416 |
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 | $162,318 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $67,166 |
Payroll taxes | $12,723 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,336 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,774 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,036 |
Fees for services: Other | $36,512 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $14,812 |
Information technology | $22,899 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,471 |
Travel | $2,128 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $157,221 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,507 |
Insurance | $2,492 |
All other expenses | $10,229 |
Total functional expenses | $1,080,243 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $134,599 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,441 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $66,433 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $79,900 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,108,676 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $19,677 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,410,726 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,218 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $28,536 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $46,754 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,357,871 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,101 |
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 | $2,410,726 |