Biblical Archaeology Society (EIN 237416300) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1974

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Susan Laden

Phone

2023643300

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Biblical Archaeology Society, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $2.8M left a modest 12% surplus.

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $225,713

Program Service Revenue $2,902,113

Investment Income $55,662

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,183,488

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,750

Salaries & Benefits $940,106

Fundraising Expenses $23,964

Program Expenses $2,161,827

Other Expenses $1,826,717

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,787,573

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,183,488	$3,267,738	0.0%
Expenses	$2,787,573	$2,442,788	+0.1%
Net Income	$395,915	$824,950	-0.5%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$110,330

Total Directors

$110,330

Key Employees

$113,332

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Glenn Corbett	Chief Editor	40.00	Key Emp	$113,332	$0	$113,332
Jonathan Laden	Publisher and Executive Director	40.00	Officer Director	$110,330	$0	$110,330
Susan Laden	President	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$3,183,488	$2,787,573	$1,826,634	$395,915
2023	$3,267,738	$2,442,788	$1,460,127	$824,950
2022	$3,214,844	$2,538,721	$1,280,152	$676,123
2021	$2,621,669	$2,051,771	$1,150,412	$569,898
2020	$2,314,387	$2,228,132	$902,896	$86,255
2019	$3,041,709	$3,118,289	$1,001,271	$-76,580
2018	$3,275,209	$3,307,744	$999,312	$-32,535

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