Catholic Answers Inc
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $9.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 52
- Location
- El Cajon, CA
- Founding
- 09/1982
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 95-3754404
Organization Overview
Catholic Answers Inc is located in El Cajon, CA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (X22) the organization is classified as: Roman Catholic, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Catholic Answers Inc employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Catholic Answers Inc 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, Catholic Answers Inc generated $9.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.9% 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
APOSTOLATE DEDICATED TO SERVING CHRIST BY BRINGING THE FULLNESS OF CATHOLIC TRUTH TO THE WORLD
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRODUCTS: DISTRIBUTION OF HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF RELIGIOUS RELATED PRODUCTS SUCH AS BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, DIGITAL PRODUCTS, ETC. TO SPREAD THE CATHOLIC TRUTH TO THE WORLD.
APOLOGETICS AND EVANGELIZATION: INVOLVED IN THE WRITING OF BOOKS, TRACTS, SPECIAL REPORTS, ETC. FOR USE IN SPREADING AND DEFENDING THE CATHOLIC FAITH. APPROVES CONTENT OF PRODUCTS WHICH WILL BE SOLD BY CATHOLIC ANSWERS. APPROVES CONTENT OF MAGAZINE. RESPOND TO PHONE/EMAIL INQUIRIES ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH. ALSO CONDUCTS SEMINARS DELIVERED TO AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD ON TOPICS RELATED TO THE CATHOLIC RELIGION IN ORDER TO SPREAD THE CATHOLIC TRUTH AND AID CATHOLICS IN EXPLAINING AND DEFENDING THE CATHOLIC FAITH. SEMINARS REACH 19,700 PERSONS; OTHER Q&A SERVICES REACH 6,000.
RADIO: CATHOLIC ANSWERS LIVE IS A PROGRAM BROADCAST VIA RADIO, SATELLITE RADIO, STREAMING INTERNET AND PODSHOW. THE SHOW IS DEDICATED TO SERVING CHRIST BY BRINGING THE FULLNESS OF CATHOLIC TRUTH TO THE WORLD.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE "CATHOLIC ANSWERS" MAGAZINE, WEBSITE: CATHOLIC ANSWERS INTERNET OUTLET, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS.
PRODUCTS: DISTRIBUTION OF HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF RELIGIOUS RELATED PRODUCTS SUCH AS BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, DIGITAL PRODUCTS, ETC. TO SPREAD THE CATHOLIC TRUTH TO THE WORLD.
APOLOGETICS AND EVANGELIZATION: INVOLVED IN THE WRITING OF BOOKS, TRACTS, SPECIAL REPORTS, ETC. FOR USE IN SPREADING AND DEFENDING THE CATHOLIC FAITH. APPROVES CONTENT OF PRODUCTS WHICH WILL BE SOLD BY CATHOLIC ANSWERS. APPROVES CONTENT OF MAGAZINE. RESPOND TO PHONE/EMAIL INQUIRIES ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH. ALSO CONDUCTS SEMINARS DELIVERED TO AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD ON TOPICS RELATED TO THE CATHOLIC RELIGION IN ORDER TO SPREAD THE CATHOLIC TRUTH AND AID CATHOLICS IN EXPLAINING AND DEFENDING THE CATHOLIC FAITH. SEMINARS REACH 19,700 PERSONS; OTHER Q&A SERVICES REACH 6,000.
RADIO: CATHOLIC ANSWERS LIVE IS A PROGRAM BROADCAST VIA RADIO, SATELLITE RADIO, STREAMING INTERNET AND PODSHOW. THE SHOW IS DEDICATED TO SERVING CHRIST BY BRINGING THE FULLNESS OF CATHOLIC TRUTH TO THE WORLD.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE "CATHOLIC ANSWERS" MAGAZINE, WEBSITE: CATHOLIC ANSWERS INTERNET OUTLET, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Check President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $200,934 |
Philip Lenahan Chief Financial Officer/treasurer | Officer | 26 | $163,892 |
Timothy Staples Senior Apologist | 40 | $140,883 | |
Todd Aglialoro Director Of Publishing | 40 | $137,974 | |
Jonathan Sorensen Chief Operational Officer | 40 | $134,433 | |
Chris Costello Director Of It | 40 | $131,611 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,300,535 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $184,672 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,300,535 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,640,773 |
| Investment income | $428 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $8,453 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,950,189 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $483,027 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,898 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,973,071 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $82,925 |
| Other employee benefits | $615,610 |
| Payroll taxes | $261,871 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $61,011 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,050 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $575,695 |
| Advertising and promotion | $279,040 |
| Office expenses | $1,134,030 |
| Information technology | $266,961 |
| Royalties | $182,355 |
| Occupancy | $320,510 |
| Travel | $57,136 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,118 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $124,754 |
| Insurance | $23,615 |
| All other expenses | $397 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,922,385 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $362,802 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,423,670 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $151,653 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $412,237 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $192,012 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $231,996 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $14,150 |
| Total assets | $3,788,520 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $702,306 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $208,306 |
| 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 | $56,108 |
| Total liabilities | $966,720 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,781,550 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $40,250 |
| 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 | $3,788,520 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Catholic Answers Inc has recieved totaling $17,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mercy Works Foundation Inc Appleton, WI PURPOSE: MONETARY SUPPORT | $17,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Arizonas Catholic Tuition Support Organization Tucson, AZ | $20,396,361 | $14,356,229 |
Society Of St Vincent De Paul Portland Council Portland, OR | $7,120,799 | $9,690,362 |
Catholic Church Support Services Pleasanton, CA | $7,328,575 | $9,194,065 |
Catholic Answers Inc El Cajon, CA | $3,788,520 | $8,950,189 |
Catholic Community Foundation Of Santa Clara County San Jose, CA | $151,557,808 | $21,591,960 |
Equipnet Alamo, CA | $871,313 | $6,154,256 |
Roman Catholic Communications Corporation Of The Bay Area Menlo Park, CA | $18,011,422 | $7,094,935 |
St Francis Center Los Angeles, CA | $3,045,813 | $5,916,240 |
Napa Institute Irvine, CA | $250,523 | $3,251,927 |
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center Inc Sierra Madre, CA | $7,035,300 | $2,660,007 |
M C Fathers Inc San Diego, CA | $1,048,756 | $2,245,378 |
Magis Institute Irvine, CA | $1,086,286 | $2,066,076 |