American Bible Society
To make the bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford. So all people may expereince its life-changing message.
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American Bible Society is a religion organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $106.4 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 131623885.
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Mission
To make the bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford. So all people may expereince its life-changing message.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show American Bible Society with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1816, it is among the oldest religion charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 96% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Bible Society is a registered religion nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1816 and has been operating for 210 years. Its EIN is 131623885. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $82M in annual revenue. 116 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Bible Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131623885. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
American Bible Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
American Bible Society is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1816 and has been active for 210 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Bible Society has $82M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Bible Society is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $82M in annual revenue. The organization has 116 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Bible Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, American Bible Society holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
American Bible Society is a religion organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $106.4 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 131623885. American Bible Society is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1816.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $82M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to American Bible Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 131623885, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Rare American Bible and founders’ letters trace faith’s role in birth of the nation - AOL.com
Rare American Bible and founders’ letters trace faith’s role in birth of the nation - Fox News
The American Bible Challenge: “The Grand Prize Showdown” Promises Excitement and Faith - IMDb
Parental challenges, stress stymie Scripture engagement, American Bible Society finds - Baptist Press
Survey finds most American parents open to the Bible but rarely read it with children - www.christiandaily.com
The Impact of the Bible in 2026: Openness to the Bible’s message is on the rise, while its use and reading are declining. Findings from a study by the American Bible Society - ZENIT - English
Debate breaks out in West Virginia Senate over including Catholic Bible alongside ‘American’ Bible in schools - News and Sentinel
‘Catholic American Bible’ gets green light from U.S. bishops - EWTN News
‘Catholic American Bible’ gets green light from U.S. bishops - The Catholic Thing
New English Bible translation to be called “Catholic American Bible” - aleteia.org
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 116 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 116 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1816
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Bible Society
- What is American Bible Society?
- American Bible Society is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Philadelphia, United States. American Bible Society is a religion organization based in PHILADELPHIA, United States. Annual revenue: $106.4 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 131623885.
- When was American Bible Society founded?
- American Bible Society was founded in 1816.
- Who leads American Bible Society?
- Nicholas Pagano serves as CFO.
- Where is American Bible Society located?
- Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
- What is American Bible Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Bible Society trustworthy?
- American Bible Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is American Bible Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 131623885.
- What is American Bible Society's website?
- http://www.americanbible.org