Nonprofit · EIN 47-0405439
CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES INC
Also known as NATIONAL CAMPS FOR BLIND CHILDREN
Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, NE 68516
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,156,963 | $2,792,036 | -$635,073 | $9,139,341 | $589,230 | $8,550,111 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,272,639 | $2,621,073 | -$348,434 | $9,613,310 | $651,145 | $8,962,165 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,056,116 | $2,434,095 | $622,021 | $9,759,464 | $487,297 | $9,272,167 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,850,449
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $188,571
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$25
- Other revenue
- $117,943
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $87,003
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $174,766
- Other salaries and wages
- $864,723
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,773,168
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $174,070
- Program services (functional)
- $1,949,728
- Management and general (functional)
- $320,435
- Fundraising (functional)
- $521,873
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,613,310
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,139,341
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $589,230
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,550,111
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $97,572
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,250,825
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,362,548
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,187,563
- Gross receipts
- $2,835,900
- Employees
- 16
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- NE
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONNIE KREITER | VP FOR FINAN Officer | 40 | $89,487 | $6,543 |
| DIANE THURBER | SECRETARY/FO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $62,536 | $4,137 |
| DEXTER THOMAS | MEMBER/CURRE Trustee or director | 40 | $22,741 | $11,651 |
| ALEX BRYANT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE HAGELE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYOSHIN AHN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA AHRENS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE ANDERSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY ANOBILE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DORIS BURDICK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN CARLSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY GLASS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MINNER LABRADOR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW ORIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY ROMRELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOPHER THOMPSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LILYA WAGNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH WHITFIELD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE THURBER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $87,481 | $6,473 |
| LONNIE KREITER | VP FOR FINAN Officer | 40 | $84,689 | $6,242 |
| ALEX BRYANT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE HAGELE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYOSHIN AHN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA AHRENS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE ANDERSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY ANOBILE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DORIS BURDICK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN CARLSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY GLASS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MINNER LABRADOR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW ORIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY ROMRELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEXTER THOMAS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOPHER THOMPSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY THURBER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LILYA WAGNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH WHITFIELD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE THURBER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $83,275 | $6,185 |
| LONNIE KREITER | VP FOR FINAN Officer | 40 | $80,513 | $6,365 |
| KYOSHIN AHN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE ANDERSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY ANOBILE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX BRYANT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN CARLSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY GLASS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE HAGELE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MINNER LABRADOR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW ORIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY ROMRELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINITA SAUDER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEXTER THOMAS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOPHER THOMPSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY THURBER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH WHITFIELD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5900 S 58TH ST STE M, LINCOLN, NE 68516-3682
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DEXTER THOMAS, 5900 S 58TH STREET SUITE M, LINCOLN, NE 68516
- Signed the 990
- ELAINE HAGELE, VICE CHAIR
- Phone
- (402) 488-0981
- Website
- WWW.CHRISTIANRECORD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DANA F COLE & COMPANY LLP
Mission
CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES PROVIDES FREE CHRISTIAN PUBLICATIONS AND PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND.
Program accomplishments
- NATIONAL CAMPS AND OTHER DIRECT SERVICES: COORDINATE WITH NATIONAL CAMPS FOR BLIND CHILDREN TO SEND LEGALLY BLIND CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO CAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. THE CAMPS GIVE BLIND YOUTH AND ADULTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME TO A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER, PARTICIPATE IN NEW ACTIVITIES, BUILD CONFIDENCE, IMPROVE PHYSICAL HEALTH, DISCOVER UNDEVELOPED POTENTIAL, AND LEARN OF GOD'S LOVE.Expenses $846,190 · grants $71,136
- MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS WHO REQUEST THEM IN BRAILLE, LARGE PRINT AND AUDIO. A SELECTION OF MAGAZINES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. THE LENDING LIBARARY LENDS MORE THAN 1,400 TITLES IN AUDIO. INSIGHT4VETS GIFTS SOLAR-POWERED AUDIO BOOK PLAYERS TO UNITED STATES MILITARY VETERANS WHO ARE BLIND.Expenses $548,810
- PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION: THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZED POSTAL MAIL, EMAIL. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, PERSON-TO-PERSON CONTACTS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND A PUBLICLY-AVAILABLE WEBSITE TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ABOUT BLINDNESS AND WAYS TO RELATE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO AWARDED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS.Expenses $436,346
- OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AN OUTREACH MINISTRY FOR ADULTS WHO ARE BLIND. THESE DIAL-IN PRESENTATIONS STRIVE TO INFORM, ENCOURAGE, AND INSPIRE THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SESSIONS, SOCIAL MEET-AND-GREET INTERACTIONS, BIBLE GAMES, PRAYER TIME, AND MORE.Expenses $118,382 · grants $15,867
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 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
- 47-0405439
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,139,341
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,835,900
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,156,963 | $2,792,036 | $9,139,341 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,272,639 | $2,621,073 | $9,613,310 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,056,116 | $2,434,095 | $9,759,464 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,697,873 | $2,327,033 | $8,900,919 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 47-0405439).
Questions about CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES INC
- What is the EIN of CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES INC is 47-0405439.
- Is CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES 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 CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES 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 CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DEXTER THOMAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,487 (LONNIE KREITER, VP FOR FINAN).
- How much revenue does CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,156,963, expenses of $2,792,036 and total assets of $9,139,341 at year end.
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