Scripture Says is located in Littleton, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Scripture Says is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SCRIPTURE SAYS IS A NON-PROFIT MINISTRY DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING TOOLS AND RESOURCESTO PROCLAIM AND EXPLAIN THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. SCRIPTURE SAYS PROVIDES TEACHING SUPPORT IN LOCAL CHURCHES WHERE CHURCHES FINDTHEMSELVES IN NEED OF BIBLE TEACHING PASTORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MORE THAN A DOZEN CHURCHES WERE SERVED WITH TOTAL CONGREGATION AUDIENCES IN THE TENS OF THOUSANDS OVER 52 WEEKS. SCRIPTURE SAYS PROVIDES BIBLICAL COUNSEL, RESEARCH AND WRITING TO VARIOUS NON-PROFITS AND CHURCHES. SCRIPTURE SAYS PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO THE BODY OF CHRIST IN EVANGELISM EFFORTS AROUND THE WORLD. SCRIPTURE SAYS ALSO DEVELOPS TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO ANSWER BIBLE QUESTIONS, PROVIDE BIBLICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, LOCAL AND GLOBAL MINISTRIES. THESE RESOURCES CAN BE FOUND IN A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT VENUES: SCRIPTURE SAYS BROADCASTS ON LOCAL RADIO (COLORADO MARKET) ON A DAILY BASIS (MONDAYTHROUGH FRIDAY). AND IS FEATURED IN NATIONAL PROGRAMS ON RADIO STATIONS SUCH AS SALEM AND THE CALVARY CHAPEL RADIO NETWORK. SCRIPTURE SAYS ALSO HAS RESOURCES AT GINOGERACI.COM AND IS FEATURED ON YOU TUBE AND A NUMBER OF OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. AGGREGATE VIEWS ONLINE AND ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS NUMBER IN THE MILLIONS (SEE YOUTUBE SUBSCRIPTION VIEWS). THE LOCAL RADIO AND NATIONAL RADIO HAS REACHED AUDIENCES IN THE MILLIONS OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. LOCAL RADIO LISTENERSHIP IS ESTIMATED IN EXCESS OF 150,000 EVERY PROGRAM. PRECISE ESTIMATES ARE UNAVAILABLE SINCE SALEM DOES NOT SUBSCRIBE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT GAUGE RADIO LISTENERS OR IMPACT. PROGRAM COSTS ARE LESS THAN 10% OF SCRIPTURE SAYS GIFTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS. ONGOING ON LINE DOMAIN PRESENCE COSTS ARE LESS THAN 5% OF TOTAL DONATIONS TO SCRIPTURE SAYS.SCRIPTURE SAYS HAS WORKED CLOSELY WITH DEVELOPING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER MINISTRIES LIKE CALVARY SOUTH DENVER AND GOT QUESTIONS.ORG.; CALVARY ALBUQUERQUE AND ALL ISRAEL NEWS AND ALL ARAB NEWS.SCRIPTURE SAYS PROVIDED A DAILY RADIO PROGRAM ON THE SALEM NETWORK.SCRIPTURE SAYS PROVIDED CONFERENCE MINISTRY SUPPORT IN CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA, NEWMEXICO, AND COLORADO.THE INDIVIDUALS WHO ATTENDED THESE CONFERENCES INCLUDED PASTORS, TEACHERS, MEN AND WOMEN. ATTENDANCE THAT THE VARIOUS CONFERENCES WERE IN EXCESS OF 2,000 PEOPLE.SCRIPTURE SAYS PROVIDED ON AIR INTERVIEWS ON LOCAL AND NATIONAL RADIO PROGRAMS, AND PODCAST JOURNALISTS.SCRIPTURE SAYS PROMOTES GOD HONORING BIBLICAL MINISTRIES THAT SHARE OUR PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY AT CHURCHES, ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AND RADIO AND TELEVISION (WHEN AVAILABLE).SCRIPTURE SAYS CONDUCTS INTERVIEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH MINISTRY LEADERS AROUND THE WORLD IN OUR EFFORT TO SUPPORT THE TEACHING OF THE BIBLE AND THE PREACHING OF THE GOSPEL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gino Geraci President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
James Fitzgerald Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Scott Kerr Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $36,100 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $36,100 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $43,495 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $79,595 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,600 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $150 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $834 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $32,321 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $103,235 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $103,235 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $103,235 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $103,235 |