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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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Champaign, IL EIN: 237121667 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Empty Tomb

empty tomb, inc. is a Christian research and service organization based in Champaign, Illinois.

Founded
Headquarters
Champaign, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1972

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 where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.12%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.79
Program$0.79
79% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Empty 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
79% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
11

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

JO
Joy B••••••
Assistant Treasurer

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Resurrection #16: Peter & John At The Empty Tomb | Dave Armstrong - Patheos
Jun 2026
www.patheos.com
Two interpretations of the empty tomb, only one to choose: Pope Leo XIV’s reflection - ZENIT - English
Apr 2026
zenit.org
Easter Sunday: The Empty Tomb and the Emptiness of Loss - New Ways Ministry
Apr 2026
www.newwaysministry.org
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf: ‘Encounter at the Empty Tomb’ - Church News
Apr 2026
www.thechurchnews.com
Column: Empty Tomb a Reminder, ‘He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed! - CityView NC
Apr 2026
www.cityviewnc.com
‘We must encounter the empty tomb,’ President Uchtdorf teaches at April 2026 general conference - Church News
Apr 2026
www.thechurchnews.com
Pope Leo XIV: Spread the Joy of the Resurrection Beyond the Empty Tomb - Relevant Radio
Apr 2026
relevantradio.com
FIRST-PERSON: Empty tomb is proof of a promise kept - Kentucky Today
Apr 2026
www.kentuckytoday.com
We have hope because Jesus Christ's tomb is empty - Farmers' Advance
Apr 2026
www.farmersadvance.com
'The Empty Tomb' theme of Rise Ministries' Good Friday program - The N'West Iowa REVIEW
Mar 2026
www.nwestiowa.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion this charity 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 36 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1970
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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