Bible Society, American, is a nonprofit organization that translates, publishes, and distributes Bibles and parts of the Bible throughout the world. Since it was founded in 1816, the society has distributed more than 5 billion Bibles and portions of the Bible in more than 500 languages. Copies are also available in large print, braille, and on cassettes.
The society works with other Bible societies in many countries. Thousands of volunteers across the United States assist the work of the American Bible Society. Gifts from living donors, along with income from endowments, provide funding for the organization. The society publishes the American Bible Society Record. Headquarters of the American Bible Society are in New York City.
