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Christian Thinkers Society Incorporated

EIN 46-4773137 · Carrollton, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Teach Christians to become thinkers and thinkers to become Christians.

Income
$342,495
Spending
$390,739
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$36,847, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $339,930 spent. Global Apologetics Impact: Reached millions through national media appearances (TBN, Daily Wire, Blaze TV, major podcasts) addressing biblical literacy, the resurrection, mental wellness, and cultural engagement. Launched multiple viral interviews on the Shroud of Turin with several videos surpassing 1M views and introducing new audiences to evidence-based faith. Strengthened CTSs global footprint through international platforms and partnerships, reaching believers and skeptics across the U.S., U.K., Middle East, and Latin America. Major Ministry Events & Conferences: Featured keynote speaker and presenter at numerous apologetics gatherings, including university forums, pastor trainings, and worldview summits.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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