Religion, Spiritual Development
GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL
Mission
The Gideons International is an interdenominational association of Christian business and professional men and their wives, serving together in reaching people with the Good News of Jesus through personal witnessing and the distribution of God's Word in some 200 nations. Since its founding in 1899, over 2 billion Scriptures have been shared worldwide by The Gideons International. The Gideons' primary activity is spreading the Gospel, locally and globally. Particularly well known for placing Bibles found in hotel rooms, Gideons volunteer their services in communities where they live and work, accelerating evangelism efficiently and effectively.
Ruling Year
1938
Executive Director
Mr. Daniel Heighway
Main Address
PO Box 140800
Nashville, TN 37214 USA
Keywords
Bible, Testament, Hotels, Motels, Students, Schools, Colleges, Military, Jails, Prisons, Gideons, Gospel, Salvation, Witness, God, Jesus
IRS Filing Requirement
This organization is not required to file an annual return with the IRS because it is a church.
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External Reviews
Affiliations & Memberships
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability 2013
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GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL
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Board Chair
Mr. Allen Huth
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Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations?
Yes
CEO OVERSIGHT
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year?
Yes
ETHICS & TRANSPARENCY
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year?
Yes
BOARD COMPOSITION
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership?
Not Applicable
BOARD PERFORMANCE
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years?
No
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