Nonprofit · EIN 20-2388778
ASSOCIATION OF BIBLICAL COUNSELORS
Tax-exempt · FORT WORTH, TX 76126
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $540,212 | $482,520 | $57,692 | $424,394 | $31,257 | $393,137 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $585,923 | $424,519 | $161,404 | $347,675 | $12,230 | $335,445 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $19,065
- Program service revenue
- $346,950
- Investment income
- $14
- Net income from fundraising events
- $117,376
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $56,807
- Other revenue
- $174,183
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $80,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $203,312
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $305,657
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,828
- Occupancy
- $11,130
- Travel
- $19,570
- Depreciation
- $1,473
- Program services (functional)
- $343,328
- Management and general (functional)
- $123,044
- Fundraising (functional)
- $16,148
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $347,675
- Total assets, end of year
- $424,394
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $31,257
- Net assets, end of year
- $393,137
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,430
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $393,137
- Gross receipts
- $782,585
- Employees
- 11
- Year formed
- 2007
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lelek | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $60,000 |
| Ronnie McElroy | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $35,000 |
| John Henderson | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Michael Rasa | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tim Watson | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Lelek | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $60,000 |
| Ronnie McElroy | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $35,000 |
| John Henderson | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Michael Rasa | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tim Watson | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 126555, FORT WORTH, TX 76126-6555
- Signed the 990
- Jeremy Lelek, President
- Phone
- (817) 602-4522
- Website
- christiancounseling.com
- Return prepared by
- COBURN CHESSHER & WALKER CPAs PC
Mission
ABC exists to encourage, equip, and empower people everywhere to live and counsel the Word, applying the Gospel to the whole experience of life.
Program accomplishments
- Certification Fees - Provide three different levels of online certification in biblical counseling to equip individuals with the necessary tools to effectively counsel The Word.Expenses $136,220
- Online Sales - Online sale of books, CDs and DVDs pertaining to information to encourage, equip, and empower people everywhere to live and counsel the word.Expenses $126,068
- Newsletter - Weekly Counseling Newsletter, and Bi-Monthly E-Journals to provide a fellowship of believers committed to life transformation through the Living Word.Expenses $29,319
- Website Resources - Provide Video & Audio Clips and literature on Website to provide excellent materials for growth in Christ and for use in effective Biblical counseling. We have 100 Resources available to members free of charge.Expenses $26,273
- Church Partnerships - In exchange for a monthly contribution, the organization will visit the church and speak on various topics regarding biblical counseling as requested. Other programs are also offered at a discounted rate to these churches.Expenses $19,570
- United in Christ - The Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry is a Bible-based ministry whose mission is to teach and promote Christian Unity in accordance with God's Word.Expenses $5,828
- Pastoral Care - Biblical counseling to pastors and their families.Expenses $50
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
- 20-2388778
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X03)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $424,394
- Income (IRS master file)
- $782,585
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $540,212 | $482,520 | $424,394 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $585,923 | $424,519 | $347,675 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $359,315 | $300,881 | $179,439 | 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 20-2388778).
Questions about ASSOCIATION OF BIBLICAL COUNSELORS
- What is the EIN of ASSOCIATION OF BIBLICAL COUNSELORS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASSOCIATION OF BIBLICAL COUNSELORS is 20-2388778.
- Is ASSOCIATION OF BIBLICAL COUNSELORS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to ASSOCIATION OF BIBLICAL COUNSELORS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASSOCIATION OF BIBLICAL COUNSELORS 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 ASSOCIATION OF BIBLICAL COUNSELORS 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 ASSOCIATION OF BIBLICAL COUNSELORS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASSOCIATION OF BIBLICAL COUNSELORS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,000 (Jeremy Lelek, President).
- How much revenue does ASSOCIATION OF BIBLICAL COUNSELORS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $540,212, expenses of $482,520 and total assets of $424,394 at year end.
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