Word On Fire Catholic Ministries is located in Park Ridge, IL. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (X81) the organization is classified as: Religious Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Word On Fire Catholic Ministries employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Word On Fire Catholic Ministries is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Word On Fire Catholic Ministries generated $17.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.1m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joseph Gloor Employee | 40 | $173,168 | |
John Barron Director | Trustee | 40 | $160,969 |
Brandon Vogt Employee | 40 | $139,832 | |
Sean Lee Employee | Officer | 40 | $133,522 |
Jonathan Bator Employee | 40 | $133,123 | |
Jared Zimmerer Employee | 40 | $122,848 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Mathew Nelson Producer | 6/29/21 | $120,223 |
John Allen Writer | 6/29/21 | $180,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $6,025,636 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,913,603 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,939,239 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $604,754 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,023,927 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $17,209,550 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $20,592 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $966,591 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $144,988 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,366,483 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $293,051 |
Fees for services: Management | $62,420 |
Fees for services: Legal | $47,754 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $56,520 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,025,067 |
Office expenses | $55,561 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $541,061 |
Travel | $104,433 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,903 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $153,617 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,111,181 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,463,695 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $528,628 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $2,560,970 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,645,228 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $595,784 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,253,525 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $349,289 |
Total assets | $26,397,119 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $501,223 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $501,223 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $24,781,440 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,114,456 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $26,397,119 |
Over the last fiscal year, Word On Fire Catholic Ministries has awarded $191,640 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: MISSING CHILDREN | $63,880 |
Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: MISSING CHILDREN | $63,880 |
Katy, TX PURPOSE: EXPLOITATION OF PEOPLE | $31,940 |
Katy, TX PURPOSE: EXPLOITATION OF PEOPLE | $31,940 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Word On Fire Catholic Ministries has recieved totaling $3,034,076.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: EVANGELISM | $2,013,800 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: RELIGION | $511,500 |
John Templeton Foundation West Conshohocken, PA PURPOSE: FIAT LUX: THE WORD ON FIRE INSTITUTE ON SCIENCE AND RELIGION | $349,692 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $81,233 |
T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $15,101 |
Catholic Foundation Of Michigan Bloomfield Hills, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Word On Fire Catholic Ministries Park Ridge, IL | $26,397,119 | $17,209,550 |
Realife Media Inc Bloomington, IN | $4,707,112 | $743,655 |
Salt Project Inc Indianapolis, IN | $87,653 | $248,397 |
City On A Hill Productions Inc Louisville, KY | $379,710 | $237,233 |
Ahava Productions Inc Oconomowoc, WI | $30,951 | $0 |
Ken Nelson Ministries Inc Indianapolis, IN | $0 | $0 |
Harran Productions Foundation Nfp Chicago, IL | $4,675 | $0 |
Clear Path Creations Louisville, KY | $0 | $0 |