Adventist Theological Society

EIN: 621386974 501(c)(3)

Berrien Springs, MI

Total Revenue
$153,280
Total Expenses
$121,230
Total Assets
$40,980
Net Assets
$40,980
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
Eike Muehler
Phone
3013710200
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

Adventist Theological Society, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit that reported $153K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 40% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $32K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

To foster Biblical, Theological and historical studies that strengthen the Adventist churchs message and mission. This is done through publications, conventions and social media presence.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $49,440

Conventions are held in which members and non-members hear lectures and seminars promoting the autohrity of the Bible as the infalliable will of God and the basis of the Seventh Day Adventist Church...

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Conventions are held in which members and non-members hear lectures and seminars promoting the autohrity of the Bible as the infalliable will of God and the basis of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The Adventist Church believes that this information is for the entire world. Because of this belief, conventions are held around the world.

Program 2
Expenses: $46,815 Revenue: $1,631

ATS Journals and ATS Digests, which are published by ATS, plus books and DVDs are distributed to members and non-members at a price below cost. This is done to provide another avenue besides...

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ATS Journals and ATS Digests, which are published by ATS, plus books and DVDs are distributed to members and non-members at a price below cost. This is done to provide another avenue besides conventions to promote the message and mission of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Program 3
Expenses: $120

ATS hosts a website that features videos providing the information presented at the conventions and other videos on specific topics concerning the mission of the Adventist Church. This is provided...

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ATS hosts a website that features videos providing the information presented at the conventions and other videos on specific topics concerning the mission of the Adventist Church. This is provided free to members and non-members.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $151,641
Program Service Revenue $1,630
Investment Income $9
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $153,280

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $96,375
Other Expenses $121,230
TOTAL EXPENSES $121,230

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $153,280 $256,207 -0.4%
Expenses $121,230 $250,724 -0.5%
Net Income $32,050 $5,483 +4.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
45

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
7
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Eike Muehler President 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Larry Lichtenwalter Vice President 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Edward Zinke Treasurer 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Marla Nedelcu Secretary 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jiri Moskala Vice President Global Evangelism 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Gary Swanson Vice President Communcation 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Randall Younker Vice President Publications 0.00
Officer
$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
2025 $153,280 $121,230 $40,980 $32,050
2024 $256,207 $250,724 $8,930 $5,483
2023 $204,493 $251,750 $5,691 $-47,257
2022 $205,241 $183,315 $50,704 $21,926
2021 $105,284 $159,062 $28,778 $-53,778
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