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Background Information
Generally, Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York (and its various related corporations) do not publish financial details. However, as a large business, they frequently must provide financial data e.g. when negotiating business deals and financing (e.g. purchasing expensive printing equipment on account). Also, this type of information is made available to non-profit charitable web databases (e.g. GuideStar.org). This information can then become part of the public record. Below we present financial information obtained from various online sources. As these are not direct quotes of the Watchtower Society, these boxes are not white, in order to distinguish them from the verbatim quotes which make up the remainder of our website.
*** Canada Customs and Revenue Agency website ***
Information about Watchtower Finances (in Canada)
Under the CCRA's new program, all charities annual returns are available on the internet. So if you like you can look up the finances for your congregation or for Watchtower Canada by doing the following:
- Go to Canada Customs and Revenue Agency's website.
- On the CCRA webpage, click "Search our online list of registered charities" (about halfway down the page).
- In the Charity Name field type the name of your congregation or "WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF CANADA" (N.B. WATCH TOWER is two words, not one) or "Jehovah's Witnesses" for a long list, or "circuit", or "assembly hall" if you wish to look up those.)
- Click the "Search" button.
- Click in the T3010 column to get a list of recent annual tax returns, starting with the 2000 tax year.
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*** Newsday.com, article reporting the top-40 New York City corporations.] ***
[Online article available]
Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of New York
25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, 11201
718-560-5000
www.jw-media.org
Revenue: $951 million
Industry: Publishing
President: Milton Henshel
Employees: 3,415
It takes a lot of printing to supply more than 6 million Jehovah's Witnesses with the materials for their ministry. One publication, Watchtower, now has an average print run of 23 million copies twice per month, an increase of 7.5 percent over last year.
"Our report for the year is different from a Wall Street company," said vice president George Couch. Indeed, the company's employees are volunteers who live and work in the Brooklyn complex.
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*** GuideStar.org — "The National Database of Nonprofit Organizations"] ***
[Search on "Watchtower" to find the following]
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of Florida, Inc.
900 RED MILLS RD
WALLKILL,NY 12589Program / Activities
Information currently not available in database
Financial Info
Assets: $0
Income: $0
This organization files an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.
25 Columbia Hts
Brooklyn,NY 11201
http://www.watchtower.org
Information in this report was supplied by the nonprofit organization within the last two years.Who We Are
The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society is a non-profit religious organization dedicated to teaching members and others outside the organization about God (Jehovah). We strive to maintain high moral standards that correspond to what Jehovah sees are appropriate. We have houses of worship (Kingdom Halls) in 234 lands around the world.
Program / Activities
Religion Related, Spiritual Development N.E.C.
Location(s) Served
All Countries and Areas of the World (234 Lands)
Contact Info
Tel: (718) 625-3600
[Email address removed by request]
Contact: Mr. [Removed by request], Baptised Jehovah's WitnessFinancial Info
Assets: $0
Income: $0
This organization is not required to file an annual return with the IRS because it is a church. It makes its audited financial statements available to the public upon request.Chief Executive: Mr. Milton Henschel
No. of Board Members: 13
No. of Full Time Employees: 0
No. of Part-Time Employees: 0
No. of Volunteers: 0
more about leadersEIN: 11-1753577
Year Founded: 1879
How to Help
This organization is seeking funds from contributions. These funds will be used for unrestricted operating expenses, special projects and building improvements.
Charitable Trust Agreement fbo Watchtower Society Louis R And
PO Box 1308
Milwaukee,WI 53201Program / Activities
Named Trusts/Foundations N.E.C.
Financial Info
Fiscal Year: 1997
Assets: $6,772
Income: $120,397
This organization files an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York
318 S Ash
Cortez,CO 81321Program / Activities
Information currently not available in database
Financial Info
Assets: $0
Income: $0
This organization is not required to file an annual return with the IRS because it is a church.
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.
2236 NW 20TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK 73107Program / Activities
Information currently not available in database
Financial Info
Fiscal Year: 1999
Assets: $0
Income: $0
This organization files an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.[Emphasis Added]