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CREATION RESEARCH SOCIETY

GLENDALE, AZ · EIN 381856803 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE X20Z · Religion-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · creationresearch.org
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$357K
net assets
$1.9M
employees
3
program ratio
60%
mission · from form 990

Scientific Research and Eduaction in Theory of creation through newsletters published materials seminars and tours.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Creation Research Society is a professional organization of scientists and interested laypersons dedicated to scientific research and education in the theory of creation. It publishes a quarterly journal, books, and other materials, and organizes seminars and field trips to promote its mission.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Books and Publications
Publishes and distributes books, monographs, and other materials supporting creation science.
Creation Research Society Quarterly
A peer-reviewed scientific journal published four times a year, featuring articles on creation-related research.
Seminars and Field Trips
Organizes educational seminars and field trips to explore creation-related topics and locations.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Member Benefits and Support Services 4 activities
    • Provides member benefits and resources
      Offers members subscription access to publications, online resources including CRSnet, discounted bookstore pricing, and reduced registration fees for conferences.
    • Provides member benefits and resources
      Offers members access to publications, online resources including CRSnet, discounted bookstore pricing, and reduced registration fees for conferences, supporting engagement with creation science materials and community.
    • Providing Member Benefits and Resources
      The organization offers various benefits to its members, including discount pricing at its bookstore, discounts on registration for its conferences, and access to CRSnet.
    • Providing Member Benefits and Resources
      The organization offers various benefits to its members, including discount pricing at its bookstore, discounts on registration for its conferences, and access to CRSnet.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 4 activities
    • Publishes scholarly and popular science materials
      Publishes the peer-reviewed Creation Research Society Quarterly journal, first issued in July 1964, and the popular publication Creation Matters, providing ongoing access to research and commentary supporting the creation model of origins.
    • Publishing Creation Science Journals and Publications
      The organization publishes the Creation Research Society Quarterly journal, with its first issue released in July 1964, and the Creation Matters popular publication. It also provides online access to all its publications.
    • Publishing Creation Science Journals and Publications
      The organization publishes the Creation Research Society Quarterly journal, with its first issue released in July 1964, and the Creation Matters popular publication. It also provides online access to all its publications.
    • publishes scholarly and popular creationist literature
      Publishes the peer-reviewed Creation Research Society Quarterly, first issued in July 1964, and the popular publication Creation Matters, providing ongoing dissemination of creationist research and perspectives.
  • Uncategorized 12 activities
    • Conducting Creation Science Research
      The organization conducts research to affirm the creation model of origins, specifically investigating biological changes within created kinds since Creation Week and supporting the Genesis account of the Noachian Flood as a worldwide historical event. This includes projects like iDINO - Investigation of Dinosaur Intact Natural Osteo-tissue.
    • Conducting Creation Science Research
      The organization conducts research to affirm the creation model of origins, specifically investigating biological changes within created kinds since Creation Week and supporting the Genesis account of the Noachian Flood as a worldwide historical event. This includes projects like iDINO - Investigation of Dinosaur Intact Natural Osteo-tissue.
    • Conducts creation model research
      Conducts scientific research affirming that all living things were created by direct acts of God and that biological changes since Creation Week have occurred only within originally created kinds, supporting a literal interpretation of Genesis.
    • Conducts creation model research
      Conducts scientific research affirming that all living things were created by direct acts of God, that biological changes since Creation Week have occurred only within originally created kinds, and that the Noachian Flood described in Genesis was a worldwide historical event. This includes specialized projects such as the iDINO - Investigation of Dinosaur Intact Natural Osteo-tissue research project.
    • Licensing Content for Public Use
      The organization uses a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Public License for its content, allowing for specific public use of its materials.
    • Licensing Content for Public Use
      The organization uses a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Public License for its content, allowing for specific public use of its materials.
    • Manages content licensing
      Uses a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Public License for its published content, governing the reuse and distribution of its materials.
    • Recognizes contributions to creation science
      Recognizes individuals for their dedication and expertise in advancing the creation model of origins, with honorees actively supporting and furthering the society's scientific and educational goals.
    • Recognizes contributions to creation science
      Recognizes individuals for dedication and expertise in advancing the creation model of origins, with honorees actively supporting and advancing the society's goals.
    • Recognizing Contributions to Creation Science
      The organization recognizes individuals for their dedication and expertise in advancing the creation model of origins, with honorees actively supporting and advancing the society's goals.
    • Recognizing Contributions to Creation Science
      The organization recognizes individuals for their dedication and expertise in advancing the creation model of origins, with honorees actively supporting and advancing the society's goals.
    • Uses open content licensing
      Applies a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Public License to its content, governing reuse and distribution.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$1.27M
Contributions & grants$1.22M96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$38K3%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$357K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead39%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$140K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.90M
Cash$213K
Investments$1.24M
Liabilities$42K
Net assets$1.86M
Liquid reserves49.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +58.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DIANE ANDERSON ADMINISTRATIVE 40 $53K
KEVAN ANDERSON KEY EMPLOYEE 40 $39K
board members · 9
  • D RUSSELL HUMPHREYS — BOARD MEMBER
  • GLEN WOLFROM — MEMBERSHIP SEC
  • JEAN K LIGHTNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JERRY BERGMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN REED — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL OARD — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROB CARTER — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT HILL — BOARD MEMBER
  • RONALD SAMEC — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Creative Commons Network — Uses Creative Commons licensing for content distribution.
  • Pensacola Christian College Partner — Host institution for the Creation Research Society Conference 2026