American Bible Society (ABS) is a U.S.-based Christian nonprofit organization headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded on May 11, 1816, in New York City, the organization has operated for over 200 years with a focus on Bible translation, production, distribution, and engagement. ABS is the American member organization of United Bible Societies and is not affiliated with any single denomination. The organization relocated to Philadelphia in 2015 after nearly two centuries in New York City.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$767.6M
-0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.8M
-54.0% YoY
Grant Count
15
-61.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$252K
+19.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To make the Bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford, so all people may experience its life-changing message.
Primary Program Areas:
Translation: Committed to translating God's Word into every living language by 2033. Works with translation partners in 62 countries, currently supporting 182 language projects. Provides technical resources including translation software, translator training, and program design expertise.
Trauma Healing: Bible-based trauma healing ministry addressing an estimated 1 billion people worldwide facing barriers of pain, grief, and trauma. Active in both the United States and abroad.
Scripture Distribution & Engagement: Provides access to the Bible to unreached and underserved people through a wide variety of scripture resources in print and digital formats. Partners with churches and other Bible-based ministries across U.S. cities.
Bible Publishing: Best known for the Good News Translation of the Bible, written in contemporary vernacular, and also publishes the Contemporary English Version.
Grantmaking
American Bible Society operates a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary grantmaking focus in Texas, Illinois, and Missouri. Internationally, the organization works with translation partners in 62 countries and operates globally through its membership in United Bible Societies.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $767,562,170
- Total Revenue: $91,285,928
- Total Expenses: $81,310,983
- Total Liabilities: $100,000,000
- Employees: 370
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization, tax-exempt since February 1931. Donations are tax-deductible.
Rating: Four-Star charity with 100% score on accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $767,562,170 | $769,516,330 | $746,607,360 |
| Revenue | $91,285,928 | $108,862,481 | $112,608,182 |
| Expenses | $81,310,983 | $96,733,033 | $103,853,643 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $56,429,494 | $63,079,094 | $46,839,353 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from American Bible Society
American Bible Society (ABS) Research Grant
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
Amount
US $5,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Lieutenant Colonel Robert C. and Rae M. Goodridge Scholarship
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
William and Alice Brown Scholarship
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President & CEO: Dr. Jennifer Holloran
- Chief Development Officer: Joe McIntosh
- Chief Administrative Officer: Jim Puchy
- Chief Partnerships Officer: Sam Harrell
- Senior Director, Information Technology: Leo A Hurtado
- Director, Human Resources: Janet Grell
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Briggs | CEO | — | $300,000 |
| Paul Cleckner | Interim CEO(thru 11/03) | 40 | $282,176 |
| Nicholas Pagano | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $216,095 |
| Stephen Kao | Chief Legal Officer | 40 | $222,292 |
| Frank Lofaro | Executive Director(thru 12/01) | 40 | $216,620 |
| John Greco | Sr. Director | 40 | $192,443 |
| Robert Wonderling | Chief Advancement Officer | 40 | — |
| David Allison | Chief Technology Officer | 40 | $192,875 |
| Janet A Grell | Head of Benefits Admn & Compli | 40 | $213,501 |
| David J Thomas | Executive Director(thru 12/01) | 40 | $191,015 |
| John M Mitchell | Director, DBL | 40 | $190,401 |
| GOPAL RAO RAVEENDRAN | Sr. Director(thru 10/01) | 40 | $202,043 |
| Leo Hurtado | Sr. Director | 40 | $189,635 |
| Nancy Lucero | Sr. Director | 40 | $182,533 |
| Whitney T Kuniholm | Int.Chief Ministry(thru 08/04) | 40 | $179,485 |
| Susan B Harper | Executive Director(thru 10/01) | 40 | $163,816 |
| James J Puchy | Chief Administrative Officer | 40 | $134,581 |
| John F Plake | Chief Innovation Officer | 40 | $118,609 |
| John D Clause | Chief Ministry Advancement Off | 40 | $138,177 |
| Ovidio Alfaro | SVP | — | $117,657 |
| Darrin Podeschi | Interim CEO(as of 10/21) | 40 | $81,447 |
| David Viehman | Acting CEO | 40 | $76,601 |
| Katharine Barnhart | Chair | 6 | — |
| David Willis | Vice-Chair | 6 | — |
| Mary Banks | Secretary | 3 | — |
| Nicole Johansson | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Georganne Perkins | Director | 3 | — |
| Tessie DeVore | Director | 3 | — |
| Elaine Allen | Director | 3 | — |
| Helen Osman | Director | 3 | — |
| Karen McDonald | Director | 3 | — |
| Mario Paredes | Director | 3 | — |
| Theo Nicolakis | Director | 3 | — |
| Deborah Garcia-Gratacos | Director | 3 | — |
| Timothy Houseal | Director | 3 | — |
| Betty Uribe | Director | 3 | — |
| Ash Noah | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/31) | 3 | — |
| Jennifer Holloran | CEO(as of 03/15) | 40 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
American Bible Society has awarded grants to Christian universities and issued grants aimed at engaging young adults in Scripture. The organization continues its 208th year of Bible-based ministry with focus on reaching millions of people in the United States actively engaged in God's Word through partnerships with churches and Bible-based ministries in cities across the country.
American Bible Society Awards Four Grants to Christian Universities ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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