Society Of Christian Philosophers is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Society Of Christian Philosophers 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, Society Of Christian Philosophers generated $309.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 44.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $223.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.4% 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.
Since 2017, Society Of Christian Philosophers has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $770,376. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP AMONG CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHERS AND TO STIMULATE STUDY AND DISCUSSION OF ISSUES WHICH ARISE FROM THEIR CHRISTIAN AND PHILOSOPHICAL COMMITMENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDING STUDENT EDUCATION SUPPORT VIA A SCHOLARSHIP TO GRADUATE LEVEL STUDENTS AND INSTITUTIONS.
WORLDWIDE CONFERENCES AND LECTURES: SUPPORTING CONFERENCES THAT ENHANCE AND PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION.
OPERATES A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL CALLED "FAITH AND PHILOSPHY" THAT PUBLISHES HIGH QUALITY PEER REVIEWED RESEARCH IN PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION, PHILOSOPHICAL THEOLOGY AND ANALYTICAL THEORY WHICH IS PROVIDED ONLINE AND IS OPEN TO ALL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Justin Mcbrayer Executive Di | Officer | 8 | $4,000 |
Terence Cuneo President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Caleb Cohoe Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Dan Howard-Snyder Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Faith Glavey Pawl Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Laura Buchak Ombudsperson | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $33,585 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $270,920 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $304,505 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,875 |
Investment income | $3,321 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $309,701 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $99,018 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $102,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,485 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,056 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $929 |
Information technology | $665 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,802 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $223,600 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $148,938 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $26,015 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $217,718 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $392,671 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $361,052 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $31,619 |
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 | $392,671 |
Over the last fiscal year, Society Of Christian Philosophers has awarded $99,018 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BOSTON COLLEGE PURPOSE: FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS | $34,000 |
THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS | $34,000 |
VARIOUS COLLEGES PURPOSE: AWARDS - LECTURES | $31,018 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Society Of Christian Philosophers has recieved totaling $282,140.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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John Templeton Foundation West Conshohocken, PA PURPOSE: SCP GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS FOR CROSS-TRAINING IN THE HUMAN SCIENCES (ROUND 5) | $208,820 |
John Templeton Foundation West Conshohocken, PA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
John Templeton Foundation West Conshohocken, PA PURPOSE: SCP GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS FOR CROSS-TRAINING IN THE HUMAN SCIENCES (ROUND 5) | $23,202 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $118 |
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