NonprofitsChristian Thinkers Society Incorporated

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Christian Thinkers Society Incorporated

CARROLLTON, TX

Total revenue

$342K

Total expenses

$391K

Net assets

$1.2M

Grants received

$1.8M

8 grants

EIN

464773137

Tax year

2024

Mission

Teach christians to become thinkers and thinkers to become christians

Programs

2 programs

Expanded the Shroud Exhibit initiative with appearances at prominent churches and institutions, training thousands in resurrection apologe- tics through live events and Q&A sessions. Celebrated record attendance and engagement at CTS events hosted at Presonwood & affiliatied ministries. Scholarly Research & Publishing: Completed extensive research and writing for The Jesus Discoveries (releasing March 2026), including chapters on the Shroud, Dead Sea Scrolls, Josephus, the Crucifixion Titulus, the Magicians Cup, and early Christian archaelology. Continued work The Peace of God Study Bible project (released Nov 2025 ntegrating archaelolgy, historical theology, and pastoral insights.

Digital Expansion & Online Discipleship: Released high-impact digital apologetics content across social media platforms, growing total video views and reach dramatically throughout 2024. Strengthened the CTS email list and digital distribution channels, providing weekly biblical encouragement, devotionals, and apologetics resources. Produced new online teaching material, including Bible study videos, livestreams, and short-form apologetics content. Exhibit Development & Artifact-Based Apologetics: Secured curated, and expanded CTSs growing traveling collection of biblical and archaelogical artificats-including coins, ossuaries, crucifixion nails Dead Sea Scolls replicas, and more.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$296K
Program service revenue$25K
Investment income
Other revenue$22K
Total revenue$342K

Expenses

Grants paid$6K
Salaries & benefits$68K
Fundraising$9K
Other expenses$316K
Total expenses$391K
Total assets$1.3M
Net assets$1.2M

People

7 listed

NameRoleCompensation

JEREMIAH J JOHNSTON PHD

President

Board

$37K

15 hrs/wk

RON SMITH

Board Member

Board

0

JEFF ANDERSON

Treasurer

Board

0

JENNIFER BUTLER

Board Member

Board

0

DR LUTHER BIGGS

Board Member

Board

0

LUKE REID

Board Member

Board

0

STEVE KERNS

Board Member

Board

0

Grants received

Showing 8 of 8

FromAmountPurposeYear
$16K
CASH DONATION TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE PUBLIC CHARITY
2023
$10K
Support the missions of Christian Thinkers
2023

Funded by

$1.8M from 6 funders · 8 grants · 2018–2024

Greater Houston Community Foundation

$1.5M · 1 grant · 2018

Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc

$164K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Don And Faith Martin Family

$50K · 1 grant · 2023

Heilmeier-Jarvie Family Foundation

$10K · 1 grant · 2023

Details

EIN464773137
NTEE codeX20
Subsection03
Ruling date2014-09
Formed2014
Employees1
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