American Bible Society
American Bible Society is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $191K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $13K.
American Bible Society at a glance
In short: American Bible Society gave $10K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $9,680
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,680
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $9,680
- Total assets
- $190,701
- +1.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who American Bible Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was American Bible Society ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How American Bible Society gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $11K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Bible Society Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $9,680 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $190,701 | $14,222 | $12,064 | $9,680 | 1 | $10,617 | $12,773 | $10,264 |
| 2025 | $188,600 | $5,376 | $11,954 | $9,680 | 1 | $10,556 | $3,985 | $10,073 |
| 2024 | $195,170 | $6,270 | $11,653 | $9,662 | 1 | $10,471 | $4,599 | $9,209 |
| 2023 | $200,576 | $1,710 | $13,750 | $11,046 | 1 | $11,807 | $2,899 | $9,483 |
| 2022 | $212,681 | $36,038 | $10,510 | $9,133 | 1 | $9,602 | $35,213 | $10,532 |
| 2021 | $187,160 | $16,840 | $10,205 | $8,940 | 1 | — | $15,980 | $9,148 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, American Bible Society reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Bible Society's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$942 (2021) → $2K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $2K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about American Bible Society
How much does American Bible Society give each year?
American Bible Society gave $10K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is American Bible Society?
American Bible Society reported $191K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does American Bible Society operate?
American Bible Society has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is American Bible Society's EIN?
American Bible Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6325185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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