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American Bible Society

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 131623885  ·  Private foundation

Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, American Bible Society has awarded $37.9M across 149 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Faith and Liberty Discovery Centre - East End. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$28.5M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$726.2M
Assets (FY2020)
149
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What American Bible Society funds

American Bible Society's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian), libraries & literacy, mental health.

Faith-Based (Christian)Libraries & LiteracyMental Health

Populations it has supported include hispanic communities.

hispanic communities

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Faith and Liberty Discovery Centre - East End
PROGRAM SERVICES
Philadelphia, PA$6.0M2023
Faith and Liberty Discovery Center - East End
PROGRAM SERVICES
Philadelphia, PA$5.6M2022
Faith and Liberty Discovery Centre
Program Services
Philadelphia, PA$3.5M2024

How to apply for funding from American Bible Society

American Bible Society's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at americanbible.org.

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Frequently asked questions about American Bible Society

Does American Bible Society accept grant applications?
American Bible Society's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does American Bible Society fund?
American Bible Society's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Example recipients include Faith and Liberty Discovery Centre - East End, Faith and Liberty Discovery Center - East End, Faith and Liberty Discovery Centre. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does American Bible Society give in grants?
American Bible Society reported $28.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $37.9M over 149 grants.
Where is American Bible Society located?
American Bible Society is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131623885.
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About this profile. This page is built from American Bible Society's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with American Bible Society. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.