The Baptist Courier

EIN: 570334023 501(c)(3) Religion

Greenville, SC

Total Revenue
$745,540
Total Expenses
$1,016,659
Total Assets
$4,913,741
Net Assets
$4,775,398
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1939
Legal Domicile
SC
Phone
8642328736
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The Baptist Courier, founded in 1939, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $746K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 20% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 36% operating deficit.

Mission

Source of information & inspiration to Baptists of SC through the publishing of a magazine.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $166,023
Program Service Revenue $414,504
Investment Income $161,879
Other Revenue $3,134
TOTAL REVENUE $745,540

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $564,999
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $719,453
Other Expenses $451,660
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,016,659

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $745,540 $933,424 -0.2%
Expenses $1,016,659 $940,349 +0.1%
Net Income $-271,119 $-6,925 +38.2%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
8
Volunteers
15

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
6
$285,356
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
N/A Board Vice-Chariman 0.5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Secretary 0.5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Chairman 0.5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Trustee 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Trustee 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Trustee 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Trustee 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Trustee 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Trustee 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Trustee 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Trustee 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Trustee 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Trustee 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Trustee 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Trustee 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Editor & President 40.0
Officer
$87,543 $68,258 $155,801
N/A Chief Financial Officer 40.0
Officer
$72,311 $26,193 $98,504
N/A Editor & President (Part Year) 40.0
Officer
$14,425 $16,626 $31,051
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $745,540 $1,016,659 $4,913,741 $-271,119
2022 $933,424 $940,349 $4,653,847 $-6,925
2021 $1,218,998 $895,467 $5,809,338 $323,531
2020 $1,054,876 $862,145 $5,479,088 $192,731
2019 $1,009,298 $879,868 $5,071,624 $129,430
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