Empty Tomb
Empty tomb, inc. Is a christian service and research organization that serves the church in different ways, providing both a financial discipleship strategy and information about church giving …
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empty tomb, inc. is a Christian research and service organization based in Champaign, Illinois.
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Mission
Empty tomb, inc. Is a christian service and research organization that serves the church in different ways, providing both a financial discipleship strategy and information about church giving patterns on a national level. On a local level in the champaign-urbana, il area, empty tomb, inc. Provides opportunities for volunteers to become involved in meeting various needs in jesus' name.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Empty Tomb has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 96% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 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
- Established in 1970, it predates 93% of the religion charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyEmpty Tomb is a registered religion nonprofit based in Champaign, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. Its EIN is 237121667. 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 $441K in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Empty Tomb's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237121667. 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.
Empty Tomb 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 79% 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.
Empty Tomb is located in Champaign, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years.
Based on official tax filings, Empty Tomb has $441K in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Empty Tomb 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 small organization. It has $441K in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Empty Tomb. 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, Empty Tomb 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
empty tomb, inc. is a Christian research and service organization based in Champaign, Illinois. Empty Tomb is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1970.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $441K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Empty Tomb are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Empty Tomb is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237121667, 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.
EMPTY TOMB 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 (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Resurrection #16: Peter & John At The Empty Tomb | Dave Armstrong - Patheos
Two interpretations of the empty tomb, only one to choose: Pope Leo XIV’s reflection - ZENIT - English
Easter Sunday: The Empty Tomb and the Emptiness of Loss - New Ways Ministry
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: ‘Encounter at the Empty Tomb’ - Church News
Column: Empty Tomb a Reminder, ‘He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed! - CityView NC
‘We must encounter the empty tomb,’ President Uchtdorf teaches at April 2026 general conference - Church News
Pope Leo XIV: Spread the Joy of the Resurrection Beyond the Empty Tomb - Relevant Radio
FIRST-PERSON: Empty tomb is proof of a promise kept - Kentucky Today
We have hope because Jesus Christ's tomb is empty - Farmers' Advance
'The Empty Tomb' theme of Rise Ministries' Good Friday program - The N'West Iowa REVIEW
Activity timeline
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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 - 36 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 · 36 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 · 1970
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Empty Tomb
- What is Empty Tomb?
- Empty Tomb is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Champaign, United States. empty tomb, inc. is a Christian research and service organization based in Champaign, Illinois.
- When was Empty Tomb founded?
- Empty Tomb was founded in 1970.
- Who leads Empty Tomb?
- Joy Bonczek serves as Assistant Treasurer.
- Where is Empty Tomb located?
- Headquartered in Champaign, IL, United States.
- What is Empty Tomb's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Empty Tomb trustworthy?
- Empty Tomb 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 Empty Tomb's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237121667.
- What is Empty Tomb's website?
- http://emptytomb.org