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Religion : Religious Activities
Board Leadership
Christopher Miller
Chairman
CEO
Dr. Michael Staples
President
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Scripture Union/USA began in 1959 and is committed to helping children, young people and their families know God's love, follow Jesus and meet God daily in His Word. Today, Scripture Union conducts evangelism and discipleship programs for children, youth and families in various locations across the country. In addition, Scripture Union has a variety of Bible reading publications and programs for all ages. Scripture Union/USA is part of a worldwide fellowship of Scripture Union ministries in over 130 countries. Each Scripture Union movement is autonomous and indigenously led and staffed. There are currently 3,500,000 people who use Scripture Union Bible reading guides worldwide.
Scripture Union/USA began in 1959 and is committed to helping children, young people and their families know God's love, follow Jesus and meet God daily in His Word. Today, Scripture Union conducts evangelism and discipleship programs for children, youth and families in various locations across the country. In addition, Scripture Union has a variety of Bible reading publications and programs for all ages. Scripture Union/USA is part of a worldwide fellowship of Scripture Union ministries in over 130 countries. Each Scripture Union movement is autonomous and indigenously led and staffed. There are currently 3,500,000 people who use Scripture Union Bible reading guides worldwide.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
83.3% | |
Administrative Expenses | 7.4% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 9.1% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.09 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.21 | |
Program Expenses Growth | -6.9% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 45.7% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Scripture Union/USA (PA) | 83.74 | |
The Pocket Testament League (PA) | 86.79 | |
Entrust (CO) | 93.47 | |
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (NE) | 93.37 | |
Mission Waco Mission World (TX) | 98.01 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $1,730,400 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $7,802 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $1,738,202 |
Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Total Primary Revenue | $1,738,202 |
Other Revenue | $56,813 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $1,795,015 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $1,364,192 |
Administrative Expenses | $140,510 |
Fundraising Expenses | $168,990 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $1,673,692 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $121,323 |
Net Assets | $415,834 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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International Ministry | $688,597 | 50.5% |
Children's Ministry | $360,164 | 26.4% |
Bible Reading Ministry | $315,431 | 23.1% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2017-06 | 12/22/2017 | 83.74 | |||||||
2016-06 | 12/01/2017 | 80.58 | |||||||
2016-06 | 08/01/2017 | 78.12 | |||||||
2015-06 | 07/01/2016 | 79.97 | |||||||
2014-06 | 06/01/2016 | 77.48 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-06 | 10/01/2015 | 74.09 | |||||||
2013-06 | 07/01/2014 | 84.88 | |||||||
2012-06 | 08/01/2013 | 88.48 | |||||||
2011-06 | 05/01/2012 | 82.22 | |||||||
2010-06 | 09/20/2011 | 75.73 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2010-06 | 07/01/2011 | 73.65 | |||||||
2009-06 | 07/01/2010 | 73.51 | |||||||
2008-06 | 05/01/2009 | 92.24 | |||||||
2007-06 | 04/01/2008 | 90.80 | |||||||
2006-06 | 02/01/2007 | 94.01 | |||||||
2005-06 | 05/01/2006 | 85.52 | |||||||
2004-06 | 05/01/2005 | 67.82 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 25-1228715 |
Name in IRS Master File | SCRIPTURE UNION |
NTEE Code | [Not Provided by IRS] |
NTEE Classification | [Not Provided by IRS] |
NTEE Type | [Not Provided by IRS] |
Classification | Charitable Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (59) Other school related activities (29) Other religious activities |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | February, 1992 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | June |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$84,704 | 5.06% | Michael Staples | President | |
Other Salaries of Note | ||||
$99,692 | 5.95% | Mark Brown | Former President |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Scripture Union/USA (PA) | 83.74 | |
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (NE) | 93.37 | |
The Pocket Testament League (PA) | 86.79 | |
Christian Motorcyclists Association (AR) | 92.55 | |
Desire Street Ministries (GA) | 92.57 |
This charity has an official representative registered with Charity Navigator.
Scripture Union/USA
1485 Valley Forge Road
Valley Forge,
PA 19481
tel: (800) 621-5267
EIN: 25-1228715
Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 215
Valley Forge, PA 19481
Christopher Miller
Chairman
Dr. Michael Staples
President
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Glen Rock, NJ 07452
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