Nonprofit · EIN 75-2220601
GREEK CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES
Tax-exempt · LEWISVILLE, TX 75056
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,493,544 | $3,278,347 | $215,197 | $4,163,361 | $1,465,431 | $2,697,930 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,796,381 | $1,795,873 | $508 | $3,510,506 | $1,047,345 | $2,463,161 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $3,174,896
- Investment income
- $318,648
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $245,856
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $262,950
- Other salaries and wages
- $470,397
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $790,537
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,150
- Depreciation
- $24,887
- Program services (functional)
- $3,123,874
- Management and general (functional)
- $154,473
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,510,506
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,163,361
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,465,431
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,697,930
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $166,629
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,784,438
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,697,930
- Gross receipts
- $4,487,970
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 1987
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH SPARKS | OFFICER Officer | 40 | $262,950 |
| DAVE SPARKS JR | NONE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $241,253 |
| DAVID SPARKS SR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH SPARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $243,672 |
| DAVID SPARKS JR | EMPLOYEE Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $204,129 |
| DAVID SPARKS SR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2308 KING ARTHUR BLVD, LEWISVILLE, TX 75056-5641
- In care of
- % DAVID SPARKS SR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID SPARKS SR, 2308 KING ARTHUR BLVD, Lewisville, TX 75056
- Signed the 990
- DAVID SPARKS SR, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (972) 207-6529
- Website
- FOOTSTEPMINISTRIES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Block Advisors
Mission
BIBLICAL EDUCATION THROUGH TAKING PEOPLE TO THE AREAS WHERE EARLY CHURCH HISTORY HAPPENED AND USING THAT TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF THE BIBLE AND THE PRIMARY PERSONS WHOSE ACTIVITIES ARE RECORDED THERE
Program accomplishments
- The Greek Center for Biblical Studies led 17 biblical discipleship tours to Greece and surrounding areas. The tours included 11 adult tours and 6 student tours. A total of 508 travelers toured biblical, historical, and cultural sites to enrich their spiritual lives. They followed the footsteps of the Apostle Paul and the lives of Sts Peter and Paul and the book of Romans, with one inaugural trip to England studying the history of the church of England.Expenses $3,174,896 · revenue $3,174,896
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
- 75-2220601
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,163,361
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,487,970
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,493,544 | $3,278,347 | $4,163,361 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,796,381 | $1,795,873 | $3,510,506 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,638,228 | $2,461,289 | $2,986,753 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 75-2220601).
Questions about GREEK CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES
- What is the EIN of GREEK CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREEK CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES is 75-2220601.
- Is GREEK CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to GREEK CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREEK CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES 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 GREEK CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES 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 GREEK CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES 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 GREEK CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAVID SPARKS SR.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREEK CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $262,950 (ELIZABETH SPARKS, OFFICER).
- How much revenue does GREEK CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,493,544, expenses of $3,278,347 and total assets of $4,163,361 at year end.
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