Spot the difference....!

by MacHislopp 7 Replies latest jw friends

  • MacHislopp
    MacHislopp

    Hello Expatbrit and others,

    How can we reconcile, to the eyes of the
    brothers and sisters worldwide, the " financial documents"
    of I.B.S.A in London (UK) and the WTB&TS of Penn. (USA)
    with this:

    Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.
    25 Columbia Hts
    Brooklyn,NY 11201
    http://www.watchtower.org

    "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."

    Contact Info
    Tel: (718)625-3600
    [email protected]
    Contact: Mr. Aaron Chandler, Baptised Jehovah's Witness

    Financial 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 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 leaders

    EIN: 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.

    Any resale of this information or use for commercial gain is prohibited, except in accordance with a GuideStar® licensing agreement.

    °°°°°°°°°°

    Agape, J.C. MacHislopp

    P.S. Kent, , you should publish the conversion figures for the USA and the UK Financial statements. I do think it gives "a wider
    spectrum of reactions".

  • ozziepost
    ozziepost

    G'day Mac,

    Thanks for the post. It has me puzzled.(Perhaps I'm getting old!)

    We have houses of worship (Kingdom Halls) in 234 lands around the world
    I understand that the WTBTS is a publishing company, but what's this about "having" Kingdom Halls "around the world"?

    Since the WTBTS is declaring Nil assets, I presume these Kingdom Halls are actually rented premises?

    Here in Australia we have two corporations. The WTBTS of New York dfoesn't operate here. We have the WTBTS of Australia, and Jehovah's Witnesses Congregations which holds titles to all the Assembly Halls and Kingdom Halls in Australia.

    So I'm puzzled by the statement in the New York corporation's report. Or am I missing something?

    Cheers,
    Ozzie

    Freedom is not having to wear a tie.

  • why144000
    why144000

    Ozzie, Do you have access to the society's financial reports in Australia?

  • expatbrit
    expatbrit

    Why:

    That's hopefully next.

    Expatbrit

  • MacHislopp
    MacHislopp

    Hello Ozzie, Expatbrit and others,

    thanks for your comments.
    Let the " dices roll"....and fast with all these
    financial statements coming from "non profit"
    philantropic organisations, Inc., corpor. etc.

    Keep on knocking...and it will
    be opened...agape J.C.MacHislopp

  • expatbrit
    expatbrit

    Mac:

    That's interesting.

    I'm not sure whether the zero assets and revenue indicates a lack of information at Guidestar, or if the New York corporation actually is a zero company (in which case all the assets and revenue are routed through the Penn. company).

    Have you requested the audited financial statements?

    Expatbrit

  • MacHislopp
    MacHislopp

    Hello Expatbrit,

    thanks for your comments. About this one:

    I'm not sure whether the zero assets and revenue indicates a lack of information at Guidestar, or if the New York corporation actually is a zero company (in which case all the assets and revenue are routed through the Penn. company).

    Have you requested the audited financial statements?"

    you do realize that for us in Europe, it is quite a difficult
    request; not so much for the fees but for the mailig of the
    documentation, unless we find a system.

    I'm sure that most of us would like to see those financial
    reports, from the " expert" posted all over the places!!!

    I do enjoy ...exchanging points with you,
    and I do believe you have some...fast lanes to get informations.

    Agape, J.C. MacHislopp

    P.S. I'm convinced that this kind of
    "subject" is very hot for ...them!

  • Kent
    Kent

    Kent, , you should publish the conversion figures for the USA and the UK Financial statements. I do think it gives "a wider
    spectrum of reactions".

    Huh??? I'm not sure what you mean here. Hmmm.
    Can you send me these figures?

    Yakki Da

    Kent
    http://watchtower.observer.org

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