The Institute For Biblical And Scientific Studies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
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| The Institute For Biblical And Scientific Studies | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 232778570 |
| Name of Organization | The Institute For Biblical And Scientific Studies |
| Address | 2424 E Hagert St, Philadelphia, PA 19125-3031 |
| Activities | Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code, Museum, zoo, planetarium, etc. |
| Subsection | Charitable Organization |
| Ruling Date | 04/1995 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 12/2013 |
| Assets | $100,000 to $499,999 |
| Income | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 - Required to file Form 990-N - Income less than $25,000 per year |
| Asset Amount | $211,690 |
| Amount of Income | $45,138 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $22,057 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Arts, Culture and Humanities: History Museums |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2013: $45,138 (it was $35,928 in 2012)
| The Institute For Biblical And Scientific Studies: | $45,138 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $42,230 |
Assets in 2013: $211,690 (it was $265,534 in 2012)
| The Institute For Biblical And Scientific Studies: | $211,690 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $110,927 |
Expenses in 2013: $82,920
| This organization: | $82,920 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $32,454 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2013: 0.5
| This organization: | 0.5 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 1.6 |
Grants share in income in 2013: 24.7%
| This organization: | 24.7% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 27.1% |
Revenue for 2013
Support schedule
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $15,149 | $13,979 | $22,057 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $5,130 | $5,102 | $5,458 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,050 | $981 | $377 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $7,969 | $7,896 | $16,222 |
| Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances | $25,966 | $29,845 | $39,303 |
| Less: cost of goods sold | $17,997 | $21,949 | $23,081 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $60,057 | $55,870 | $82,920 |
| Total net assets | $293,595 | $265,534 | $211,690 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $-44,908 | $-41,891 | $-60,863 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $329,827 | $293,595 | $265,534 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $8,676 | $13,830 | $7,019 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $265,534 | $211,690 | |
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $293,595 | $265,534 | $211,690 |
| Total liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $293,595 | $265,534 | $211,690 |
| Other Information | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | No | |
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | No | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | No |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | No | |
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | $0 | |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | No | |
| Total amount involved | $0 | $0 | |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | No | |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | No | |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2013) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (for 2009 - 2013) | |
| 2009 - 2013 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public Support | $10,495 |
| Subtotal Support | $25,895 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $25,895 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) that exceeds 2% of the total support | $15,400 |
| Total Support | $34,402 |
| Public Support | $25,895 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $8,507 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $0 |
| Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets | $0 |
| Gross receipts from related activities, etc. | $52,580 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2 | East Broad Top Railroad Preservation Association | PO BOX 585, Dubois, PA 15801-0585 | PA | 2011-04 | $1,420,529 |
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| 6 | Oley Valley Athletic Boosters Club | 17 Jefferson St, Oley, PA 19547-8774 | PA | 2014-06 | $62,161 |
| 7 | Southern Cove Power Reunion Inc | PO BOX 175, New Entrprise, PA 16664-0175 | PA | 2002-08 | $62,159 |
| 8 | Susquehanna River Archeological Center Of Native Indian Studies | PO BOX 12, Sayre, PA 18840-0012 | PA | 2005-09 | $59,906 |
| 9 | Middlecreek Valley Antique Association | 104 Oak Ln, Middleburg, PA 17842-8274 | PA | 1999-10 | $48,173 |
| 10 | The Institute For Biblical And Scientific Studies | 2424 E Hagert St, Philadelphia, PA 19125-3031 | PA | 1995-04 | $45,138 |
| 11 | New Holland Area Historical Society | PO BOX 464, New Holland, PA 17557 | PA | 2004-11 | $45,052 |
| 12 | Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society, Reading Speedway Competition Assn | PO BOX 427, Temple, PA 19560-0427 | PA | 2005-04 | $41,185 |
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| 14 | St Clair Community & Historical Society | 8 Sunshine St, Pottsville, PA 17901 | PA | 2012-03 | $18,539 |
| 15 | Maryland And Pennsylvania Railroad | 445 Richardson Rd, York, PA 17408 | PA | 2014-10 | $12,909 |
| 16 | Turkeyfoot Valley Historical Society | 600 Logan Pl, Confluence, PA 15424-1022 | PA | 2003-11 | $9,279 |
| 17 | Mount Jackson Museum Foundation Inc | 200 Brewster Rd, New Castle, PA 16102-3004 | PA | 2009-10 | $5,264 |
| 18 | Museum Of Nursing History | 1900 W Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141 | PA | 2014-02 | $4,024 |
| 19 | Blue Spader Living History Organization Inc | 150 Nathan Ave, Gilbertsville, PA 19525-9492 | PA | 2013-11 | $1,710 |
| 20 | 4th Armored Division Historical Preservation Group | 115 S Lynwood Ave, Glenside, PA 19038-4004 | PA | 2010-04 | $580 |
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