Christian Record Services, Inc.

Mission

Founded in 1899, Christian Record Services for the Blind, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, has nearly 18,000 members throughout the United States and in countries around the world. Membership and services are free to anyone who is legally blind.<br><br>Our mission is to empower people who are blind to engage their communities and embrace the Blessed Hope. The organization offers an array of free services and programs:<br>-Free Bibles in large print, Braille, and audio formats<br>-A correspondence Bible school, with lessons available in large print and Braille<br>-Anne Lowe Scholarships awarded annually <br>-Books and magazines in audio, Braille, and large print<br>-The Naomi Chapman Turner Library, which maintains more than 2,000 resources<br>-National Camps for Blind Children<br>-PhoneFaith, offering daily dial-in presentations created by and for people who are blind.

Lincoln NE | EIN: 47-0405439
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501(c)(3) organization
5900 S 58th Street, Ste M,
Lincoln NE 68516
https://www.christianrecord.org
402-488-0981

Christian Record Services, Inc.

Mission

Founded in 1899, Christian Record Services for the Blind, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, has nearly 18,000 members throughout the United States and in countries around the world. Membership and services are free to anyone who is legally blind.<br><br>Our mission is to empower people who are blind to engage their communities and embrace the Blessed Hope. The organization offers an array of free services and programs:<br>-Free Bibles in large print, Braille, and audio formats<br>-A correspondence Bible school, with lessons available in large print and Braille<br>-Anne Lowe Scholarships awarded annually <br>-Books and magazines in audio, Braille, and large print<br>-The Naomi Chapman Turner Library, which maintains more than 2,000 resources<br>-National Camps for Blind Children<br>-PhoneFaith, offering daily dial-in presentations created by and for people who are blind.

Lincoln NE | EIN: 47-0405439
Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization
5900 S 58th Street, Ste M,
Lincoln NE 68516
https://www.christianrecord.org
402-488-0981

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
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Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.

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No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
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Financial Statements:Yes
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Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
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No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
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Records Retention Policy:Yes
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Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes
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