Nonprofit · EIN 46-4773137
CHRISTIAN THINKERS SOCIETY INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · CARROLLTON, TX 75010
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $342,495 | $390,739 | -$48,244 | $1,288,905 | $65,322 | $1,223,583 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $293,485 | $302,271 | -$8,786 | $1,300,349 | $53,522 | $1,246,827 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $295,586
- Program service revenue
- $25,000
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $21,909
- Other revenue
- $21,909
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,460
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $36,847
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $68,324
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $26,649
- Travel
- $90,613
- Depreciation
- $40,000
- Program services (functional)
- $339,930
- Management and general (functional)
- $42,225
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,584
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,300,349
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,288,905
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $65,322
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,223,583
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,226,495
- Gross receipts
- $349,382
- Employees
- 1
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEREMIAH J JOHNSTON PHD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $36,847 |
| RON SMITH | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JEFF ANDERSON | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BUTLER | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DR LUTHER BIGGS | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LUKE REID | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| STEVE KERNS | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEREMIAH J JOHNSTON PHD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $53,000 |
| RON SMITH | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF ANDERSON | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BUTLER | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DR LUTHER BIGGS | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LUKE REID | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2616 ROLLING MDW, CARROLLTON, TX 75010-4251
- In care of
- % JEREMIAH J JOHNSTON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dr Jeremiah J Johnston, 2616 Rolling Meadow, Carrollton, TX 75010
- Signed the 990
- JEREMIAH J JOHNSTON, President
- Phone
- (832) 775-8287
- Website
- CHRISTIANTHINKERS.COM
Mission
Teach Christians to become thinkers and thinkers to become Christians.
Program accomplishments
- Global Apologetics Impact: Reached millions through national media appearances (TBN, Daily Wire, Blaze TV, major podcasts) addressing biblical literacy, the resurrection, mental wellness, and cultural engagement. Launched multiple viral interviews on the Shroud of Turin with several videos surpassing 1M views and introducing new audiences to evidence-based faith. Strengthened CTSs global footprint through international platforms and partnerships, reaching believers and skeptics across the U.S., U.K., Middle East, and Latin America. Major Ministry Events & Conferences: Featured keynote speaker and presenter at numerous apologetics gatherings, including university forums, pastor trainings, and worldview summits.Expenses $339,930 · grants $6,460
- Expanded the Shroud Exhibit initiative with appearances at prominent churches and institutions, training thousands in resurrection apologe- tics through live events and Q&A sessions. Celebrated record attendance and engagement at CTS events hosted at Presonwood & affiliatied ministries. Scholarly Research & Publishing: Completed extensive research and writing for The Jesus Discoveries (releasing March 2026), including chapters on the Shroud, Dead Sea Scrolls, Josephus, the Crucifixion Titulus, the Magicians Cup, and early Christian archaelology. Continued work The Peace of God Study Bible project (released Nov 2025 ntegrating archaelolgy, historical theology, and pastoral insights.
- Digital Expansion & Online Discipleship: Released high-impact digital apologetics content across social media platforms, growing total video views and reach dramatically throughout 2024. Strengthened the CTS email list and digital distribution channels, providing weekly biblical encouragement, devotionals, and apologetics resources. Produced new online teaching material, including Bible study videos, livestreams, and short-form apologetics content. Exhibit Development & Artifact-Based Apologetics: Secured curated, and expanded CTSs growing traveling collection of biblical and archaelogical artificats-including coins, ossuaries, crucifixion nails Dead Sea Scolls replicas, and more.
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-4773137
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,288,905
- Income (IRS master file)
- $349,382
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $342,495 | $390,739 | $1,288,905 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $293,485 | $302,271 | $1,300,349 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $602,188 | $470,167 | $1,263,348 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 46-4773137).
Questions about CHRISTIAN THINKERS SOCIETY INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of CHRISTIAN THINKERS SOCIETY INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRISTIAN THINKERS SOCIETY INCORPORATED is 46-4773137.
- Is CHRISTIAN THINKERS SOCIETY INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to CHRISTIAN THINKERS SOCIETY INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHRISTIAN THINKERS SOCIETY INCORPORATED 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 CHRISTIAN THINKERS SOCIETY INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHRISTIAN THINKERS SOCIETY INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CHRISTIAN THINKERS SOCIETY INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Dr Jeremiah J Johnston.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHRISTIAN THINKERS SOCIETY INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $36,847 (JEREMIAH J JOHNSTON PHD, President).
- How much revenue does CHRISTIAN THINKERS SOCIETY INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $342,495, expenses of $390,739 and total assets of $1,288,905 at year end.
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