Nonprofit · EIN 23-7416300
BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20015
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,037,089 | $2,726,547 | $310,542 | $2,135,959 | $2,832,992 | -$697,033 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,183,488 | $2,787,573 | $395,915 | $1,826,634 | $2,912,269 | -$1,085,635 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,267,738 | $2,442,788 | $824,950 | $1,460,127 | $2,985,714 | -$1,525,587 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $269,938
- Program service revenue
- $2,716,600
- Investment income
- $50,551
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $14,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $246,716
- Other salaries and wages
- $502,368
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $891,126
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,244
- Travel
- $17,427
- Depreciation
- $5,757
- Program services (functional)
- $2,134,131
- Management and general (functional)
- $562,953
- Fundraising (functional)
- $29,463
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,826,634
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,135,959
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,832,992
- Net assets, end of year
- -$697,033
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,328
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$1,515,823
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $818,790
- Gross unrelated business income
- $305,511
- Gross receipts
- $3,037,089
- Employees
- 15
- Year formed
- 1974
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Laden | Publisher and Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $116,137 | $18,384 |
| Glenn Corbett | Chief Editor Key employee | 40 | $112,195 | $0 |
| Susan Laden | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Corbett | Chief Editor Key employee | 40 | $113,332 |
| Jonathan Laden | Publisher and Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $110,330 |
| Susan Laden | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Laden | Publisher and Executive Direc Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $103,955 | $12,652 |
| Glenn Corbett | Chief Editor Key employee | 40 | $107,935 | $0 |
| Susan Laden | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $5,208 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5614 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 343, WASHINGTON, DC 20015-2604
- In care of
- % SUSAN LADEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Susan Laden, 5614 Connecticut Ave NW 343, Washington, DC 20015
- Signed the 990
- SUSAN LADEN, President
- Phone
- (202) 364-3300
- Website
- www.biblicalarchaeology.org
- Return prepared by
- DMG Consulting Inc
Mission
The mission is educational. The organization brings information to people in all walks of life about the latest developments in understanding the ancient history of Bible lands, Bible peoples, and the foundation of modern culture and religion.
Program accomplishments
- Biblical Archaeology Review (publication) - educating the field of Biblical Archaeology. The publication brings information to people in all walks of life about the latest developments in understanding the ancient history of Bible lands, Bible peoples, and the foundation of modern culture and religion. The magazine reaches more than 250,000 people every year.Expenses $1,814,030 · grants $14,000 · revenue $2,447,170
- In-depth seminars and tours led by professors of archaeology and Bible scholars. Extensive learning for 700 people, including many influencers who are willing teach others what theyve learned.Expenses $318,744 · revenue $268,504
- Sales of educational books, videos, DVDs, CD-Roms, slide sets, etc. covering the history and archaeology of the Bible. These products, in turn, are often shown in classrooms or otherwise used to share information with others.Expenses $1,357 · revenue $926
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
- 23-7416300
- 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
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,135,959
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,037,089
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,037,089 | $2,726,547 | $2,135,959 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,183,488 | $2,787,573 | $1,826,634 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,267,738 | $2,442,788 | $1,460,127 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,214,844 | $2,538,721 | $1,280,152 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 23-7416300).
Questions about BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY is 23-7416300.
- Is BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY 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 BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY 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 BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY 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 BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Susan Laden.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $116,137 (Jonathan Laden, Publisher and Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,037,089, expenses of $2,726,547 and total assets of $2,135,959 at year end.
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