Scepter Publishers is located in Strongsville, OH. The organization was established in 1953. 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 12/2021, Scepter Publishers employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Scepter Publishers 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, Scepter Publishers generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:
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RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS. SCEPTER'S PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE FROM SALES OF ITS BOOK INVENTORY IS REPORTED ON LINES 10A, B AND C AND LINE 11.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SCEPTER'S SELECTION OF TITLES EMPHASIZES THE FUNDAMENTAL ASPECTS OF RELIGIOUS LIFE: PRAYER, SINCERITY, SELF-DENIAL, AND A SPIRIT OF SERVICE TO OTHERS. SINCE ITS PUBLISHING FOCUS IS RELATED TO A MESSAGE THAT REMAINS OUTSIDE THE MAINSTREAM, IT MUST MAKE A GREATER EFFORT TO PROMOTE THESE MATERIALS WITH BETTER MARKETING IN ORDER TO REACH INDIVIDUALS ALREADY RECEPTIVE TO THIS MESSAGE AS WELL AS THOSE WHO MIGHT BE LED TO A GREATER AWARENESS OF ITS IMPORTANCE. DURING 2017 SCEPTER RELEASED SEVERAL NEW BOOKS THAT HELP PEOPLE IN THEIR DAY-TO-DAY STRUGGLES TO IMPROVE BOTH THEIR OWN LIVES AND THE LIVES OF OTHERS. SOME OF THE TITLES INCLUDE ORDINARY LIFE AND HOLINESS THIS WORK COMPILES THE WRITINGS OF ST. JOSEMARIA REGARDING THE UNIVERSAL CALL TO HOLINESS FOR THE LAY FAITHFUL. IT TEACHES US THAT WE ARE ALL CALLED TO BE SAINTS IN WHATEVER OUR OCCUPATION OR STATE OF LIFE. ANOTHER IS INSIDE THE MIND OF THOMAS MORE, BY DAVID OAKLEY. ST. THOMAS MORE IS THE PATRON SAINT FOR LAWYERS AND THIS BOOK RENDERS EXAMPLES OF HOW THIS GREAT SAINT WAS ABLE TO LIVE HIS FAITH FOR THE COMMON GOOD OF OTHERS IN VERY SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES. HOLINESS IN A SECULAR AGE, FR. JUAN VALEZ RELATES WHAT THE 19TH CENTURY CARDINAL NEWMAN WOULD SUGGEST REGARDING THE STATE OF AFFAIRS WE FIND OURSELVES IN OUR CURRENT TIMES. TEAM BABY, BY JULIA DEE AND IDA GAZZOLA IS A BOOK THAT HELPS YOUNG MOTHERS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE SPIRITUAL BEAUTY OF MOTHERHOOD WITH PARTICULAR ADVICE FOR NEW MOMS.
SCEPTER OFFERS FREE BOOKS TO PRISONERS UPON REQUEST. IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S BELIEF THAT SOCIETY GREATLY BENEFITS WHEN PRISONERS HAVE ACCESS TO THESE BOOKS. SCEPTER BOOKS AID GREATLY IN THE REFORMATION OF THEIR CHARACTER, WHICH IS IMPORTANT TO THEIR EVENTUAL REINTEGRATION INTO SOCIETY. EXAMPLES INCLUDE MATTHEW PARADISE AT SAN QUENTIN PENITENTIARY IN CALIFORNIA. HE REQUESTED "THE HISTORY OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY- AND "THE HOLY ROSARY-; MICHAEL ESTEP, IN PRISON IN JACKSBORO, TEXAS, WHO REQUESTED A COPY OF "THE WAY" BY ST JOSEMARIA; MARTIN SCHAFER, WHO IS IN PRISON IN AVENAL, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING "THE NAVARRE BIBLE. MATHEW AND MARK", "THE WAY, FURROW, FORGE- AND "THE HANDBOOK OF PRAYER". SCEPTER HAS DEVELOPED MOST OF OUR BOOKS INTO ELECTRONIC BOOKS AND HAS IMPLEMENTED A DIGITAL ELECTRONIC BOOK DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM GIVING ACCESS TO EBOOKS DIRECTLY FROM THE SCEPTER WEBSITE. THESE ELECTRONIC BOOKS ARE ESPECIALLY HELPFUL AS THEY ARE OF LOWER COSTS AND GREATER CONVENIENCE TO READERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Singerline CEO | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $88,750 |
Michael Aquilina Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ralph Areste Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mark Smith Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John B Haley Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $62,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $62,500 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,916,878 |
Investment income | $38,060 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $794,035 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,811,473 |
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. | $88,750 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,750 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $258,618 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,000 |
Other employee benefits | $33,570 |
Payroll taxes | $27,017 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,306 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $32,600 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $133,171 |
Office expenses | $65,367 |
Information technology | $216 |
Royalties | $136,320 |
Occupancy | $20,908 |
Travel | $6,665 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $120 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,875 |
Insurance | $6,226 |
All other expenses | $8,325 |
Total functional expenses | $1,896,996 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,113,014 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $184,999 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $954,399 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $107,921 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,855 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,348,058 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,500 |
Total assets | $5,732,746 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $201,493 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $201,493 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $5,531,253 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,732,746 |
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