About
What does The Bible Society of Singapore do?
The Bible Society of Singapore has been spreading God's word since 1837 by making it available, accessible and credible to all peoples. Their mission is to transform lives through various ministries centered around translation, publishing, distribution, literacy, engagement, and advocacy.
Founded
1985
People
tay seng kong louis, ernest chew chin tiong (dr.), lawrence chia hock leong, tan boon yeow, panthradil george samuel, koh hock seng, rev. james seow choon seng, lee soo ann (dr), lee soo jin, lim khay tham
Causes
No PovertyEducationHighlights
- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 1985
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Making the Word of God known to all peoples by making it available, accessible, and credible.
- Transforming lives through the richness of God's Word.
- Providing translation services for various languages to help people understand and relate to God better.
- Publishing Bibles and Scriptures at competitive prices, with proceeds supporting global distribution efforts.
- Distributing Scriptures to those who cannot afford or easily access them through methods like Bible Mission Trips and the Bible Resource Centre.
- Conducting literacy programs that have a significant impact on many lives and contribute to local collaborations in neighboring countries.
- Engaging people with the Bible through various activities, such as courses, conferences, Bible Land Tours, NextGen ministries, and ministry to specific language groups.
- Advocating for the representation of
Donation Income
Fundraising Efficiency
This indicates the cost to raise a single dollar. A lower cost suggests the charity is more efficient in its fundraising efforts.
Program Expense Ratio
This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.
Financials
Donation Income
What are the donations used for?
- Making the Word of God known to all peoples by making it available, accessible, and credible.
- Transforming lives through the richness of God's Word.
- Providing translation services for various languages to help people understand and relate to God better.
- Publishing Bibles and Scriptures at competitive prices, with proceeds supporting global distribution efforts.
- Distributing Scriptures to those who cannot afford or easily access them through methods like Bible Mission Trips and the Bible Resource Centre.
- Conducting literacy programs that have a significant impact on many lives and contribute to local collaborations in neighboring countries.
- Engaging people with the Bible through various activities, such as courses, conferences, Bible Land Tours, NextGen ministries, and ministry to specific language groups.
- Advocating for the representation of
Program Expense Ratio
This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.
Fundraising Efficiency
This indicates the cost to raise a single dollar. A lower cost suggests the charity is more efficient in its fundraising efforts.
Financial Information
Source: Charity PortalCharities and IPCs are required to prepare the financial statements in accordance to the Charities (Accounts and Annual Report) Regulations and the Charities (Institutions of A Public Character) Regulations, where applicable. The financial statement is available online for latest 3 financial years.
| Receipts | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 2,095,521 | 2,076,153 | 1,657,583 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 2,095,521 | 2,076,153 | 1,657,583 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 114,691 | 131,639 | 425,757 |
| Investment Income | 1,485,961 | 1,363,546 | 1,204,565 |
| Programme Fees | 26,946 | 74,188 | 63,034 |
| Others Income | 450,667 | 459,826 | 91,127 |
| Total Receipts | 4,173,786 | 4,105,352 | 3,442,066 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Expenses | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 104,559 | 51,906 | 211,035 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 328,561 | 98,105 | 0 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 899,396 | 563,565 | 322,907 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 1,227,957 | 661,670 | 322,907 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 3,160,862 | 3,797,696 | 2,923,402 |
| Total Expenditure | 4,493,378 | 4,511,272 | 3,457,344 |
| Balance Sheet | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 13,805,884 | 10,341,479 | 10,614,940 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 1,059,635 | 1,185,316 | 1,441,358 |
| Investments | 407,702 | 407,702 | 187,702 |
| Inventories | 571,630 | 595,940 | 626,169 |
| Account Receivables | 642,139 | 513,449 | 497,541 |
| Cash & Deposits | 2,696,669 | 6,328,991 | 6,494,741 |
| Other Assets | 34,364 | 33,100 | 20,504 |
| Total Assets | 19,218,023 | 19,405,977 | 19,882,955 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 9,832,443 | 10,126,067 | 11,258,395 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 145,870 | 171,748 | 126,534 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 9,978,313 | 10,297,815 | 11,384,929 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 1,452,141 | 1,505,785 | 1,611,181 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 7,787,569 | 7,602,377 | 6,886,845 |
| Total Liabilities | 9,239,710 | 9,108,162 | 8,498,026 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 19,218,023 | 19,405,977 | 19,882,955 |
| Other Information | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 100,000 | 230,000 | 0 |
| No. of Employees | 35 | 42 | 37 |
| Total Employee Cost | 1,405,618 | 1,492,925 | 1,655,529 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 560,487 | 492,293 | 215,338 |
People
At The Bible Society of Singapore, individuals are dedicated to spreading God's word by making it accessible and credible for all peoples through various ministries such as translation, publishing, distribution, literacy, engagement, and advocacy.
tay seng kong louis
ernest chew chin tiong (dr.)
lawrence chia hock leong
tan boon yeow
panthradil george samuel
koh hock seng
rev. james seow choon seng
lee soo ann (dr)
lee soo jin
lim khay tham
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