Nonprofit · EIN 23-7017465
COLUMBUS BIBLE STUDENTS INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43229
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $76,997 | $97,936 | -$20,939 | $110,642 | $0 | $110,642 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $68,380 | $48,494 | $19,886 | $131,581 | $0 | $131,581 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $67,443 | $30,609 | $36,834 | $111,695 | $0 | $111,695 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $76,951
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $46
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $70,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $9
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,000
- Occupancy
- $2,655
- Other expenses
- $22,781
- Program services (functional)
- $91,142
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $131,581
- Total assets, end of year
- $110,642
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $110,642
- Cash, savings and investments
- $110,642
- Gross receipts
- $76,997
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moira Blitzstein | Asst. Treasurer | 1 | $9 |
| Todd Alexander | Elder | 10 | $0 |
| Jeff Hausmann | Elder | 10 | $0 |
| Matt Kerry | Elder | 10 | $0 |
| Marilyn Alexander | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Emily Crisan | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Hausmann | Elder | 10 | $0 |
| Todd Alexander | Elder | 10 | $0 |
| Matt Kerry | Elder | 10 | $0 |
| Owen Kindig | Elder | 10 | $0 |
| Marilyn Alexander | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Emily Crisan | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Moira Blitzstein | Asst. Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Alexander | Elder | 10 | $0 |
| Marilyn Alexander | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Kerry | Elder | 10 | $0 |
| Jeff Hausmann | Elder | 10 | $0 |
| Emily Crisan | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Moira Blitzstein | Asst Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- CO EMILY CRISAN, COLUMBUS, OH 43229-0000
- In care of
- % EMILY CRISAN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Emily Crisan, Treasurer
- Phone
- (614) 843-0655
- Website
- www.columbusbible.com
Mission
Religious organization conducting religious meetings and outreach.
Program accomplishments
- Portuguese Ministry & Translation. Travel expenses and laptop to support the Bible Student ministry and translation work in Brazil. Includes, translation of 25% of _Thy Kingdom Come_ Vol.3 of Studies in the Scriptures. Laptop to support translation and development of online Portugeuse materials including 1.2K channel subscribers. Travel for two key people to attend Annual General Convention in US.Expenses $8,323 · grants $500
- Grant to Bible Student Publications for redevelopment of the Christian Resources App including addition of Chinese language materialsExpenses $35,000 · grants $35,000
- Grant to Christian Questions Program. The podcast program and YouTube channel encourages thoughtful study of the Bible and life applications and has 14K+ YouTube subscribersExpenses $15,000 · grants $15,000
- Support for Midwest Bible Students Youth Camp which is a week long gather to study the Bible and grow relationships. This donation helps provide free attendance for more than 40 kids.Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
- Grant to African Bible Student ministry to support their yearly convention in Africa serving attendees from multiple countriesExpenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
- Off-site ecclesia retreat. We brought together members of our ecclesia from across the country to gather and fellowship and minister to each other. The gathering was 43 adults and children to study God's word and strengthen our bonds.Expenses $7,497
- Support for Grand Rapids Young Adult seminar weekend drawing 60+attendees ages 18+Expenses $4,000 · grants $4,000
- Support for Los Angeles Bible Students Church and their youth seminar to support about 20 attendeesExpenses $4,000 · grants $4,000
- Provide technology for Bible Student Conventions and meetings. Used by our church and also hosted for other Bible Student CongregationsExpenses $1,637
- Youth Ministry trip to the Ark Encounter & Mammoth Cave to learn about God's creation and history of Biblical events. Included 15+ local youth over a weekend.Expenses $3,268
- Support for East Coast Bible Students Youth Camp which is a week-long gathering to study the Bible. This donation subsidizes the cost of admission and operations for about 20 campers.Expenses $2,000 · grants $2,000
- Promotion of the loveofthebible.com website which has 1.2K subscribers on YouTubeExpenses $417
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7017465
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $110,642
- Income (IRS master file)
- $76,997
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $76,997 | $97,936 | $110,642 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $68,380 | $48,494 | $131,581 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $67,443 | $30,609 | $111,695 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7017465).
Questions about COLUMBUS BIBLE STUDENTS INC
- What is the EIN of COLUMBUS BIBLE STUDENTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLUMBUS BIBLE STUDENTS INC is 23-7017465.
- Is COLUMBUS BIBLE STUDENTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to COLUMBUS BIBLE STUDENTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLUMBUS BIBLE STUDENTS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COLUMBUS BIBLE STUDENTS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COLUMBUS BIBLE STUDENTS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLUMBUS BIBLE STUDENTS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $9 (Moira Blitzstein, Asst. Treasurer).
- How much revenue does COLUMBUS BIBLE STUDENTS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $76,997, expenses of $97,936 and total assets of $110,642 at year end.
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