NonprofitsWord On Fire Catholic Ministries

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Word On Fire Catholic Ministries

ELK GROVE VLG, IL

Total revenue

$26.9M

Total expenses

$19.2M

Net assets

$46.0M

Grants received

$8.7M

160 grants

EIN

261448551

Tax year

2023

Mission

Word on fire catholic ministries is a global media apostolate that supports the work of bishop robert barron & reaches millons of individuals to draw them back to or into the catholic faith.

Programs

2 programs

Word on fire institute bishop barron traveled to london to engage with supporters and institute members, delivering impactful lectures and addressing members of parliament. The word on fire institute, which exists to form and equip individuals with the knowledge, tools,and spiritual resources necessary to effectively engage in the mission of evangelization reached an all-time high of 25,000 active members and is continuing to grow. Additionally, the institute partnered with the university of st thomas to launch the evangelization and culture masters program, offering an accredited master of arts degree that equips students with the intellectual and practical tools needed to proclaim the gospel in todays secular and tech-driven world.

Expenses: $3.7M

Word on fire media bishop barron inspired tens of thousands of individuals at world youth day in lisbon, portugal sharing the gospel message with young individuals from around the globe. His youtube channel surpassed 1 million subscribers, with content like sunday sermons and bishop barron presents sparking conversions with deeper exploration of the catholic faith, gathering over 39 million views this year alone. A new studio facilitated profound conversations with diverse thought leaders, highlighting faiths role in contemporary culture. Additionally, word on fires website saw a 27% increase in unique visitors, expanding its reach and impact.

Expenses: $1.9M

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$12.5M
Program service revenue$7.4M
Investment income$780K
Other revenue$6.2M
Total revenue$26.9M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$7.5M
Fundraising$2.8M
Other expenses$11.7M
Total expenses$19.2M
Total assets$51.8M
Net assets$46.0M

People

16 listed

NameRoleCompensation

JOHN BARRON

SENIOR DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Board

$176K

40 hrs/wk

STEPHEN GRUNOW

CEO & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Board

$98K

40 hrs/wk

ROBERT BARRON

DIRECTOR

Board

$59K

40 hrs/wk

JOE GUINAN

DIRECTOR

Board

5 hrs/wk

JAMES PERRY

DIRECTOR

Board

5 hrs/wk

JOHN POWERS

DIRECTOR

Board

5 hrs/wk

JOHN CROGHAN

DIRECTOR

Board

5 hrs/wk

MIKE BENZ

DIRECTOR

Board

5 hrs/wk

STEVE STRAUS

DIRECTOR

Board

5 hrs/wk

JOHN LeHOCKY

TREASURER

Board

5 hrs/wk

DIANE ARCHIBALD

SECRETARY

Board

5 hrs/wk

MATTHEW PETRUSEK

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF THE WORD FIRE INSTITUTE

Staff

$219K

40 hrs/wk

JONATHAN BATOR

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & SALES

Staff

$181K

40 hrs/wk

BRANDON VOGT

SENIOR PUBLISHING DIRECTOR

Staff

$166K

40 hrs/wk

MARK BRADFORD

FELLOW FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES

Staff

$140K

40 hrs/wk

SEAN DAVIS

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

Staff

$138K

40 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

DATA AXLE

DATA

$852K

ATHOS MEDIA STRATEGIES LLC

MEDIA

$184K

JOHN ALLEN

WRITER

$150K

NAMDAR AND ASSOCIATES PLLC

LEGAL

$140K

TOD WORNER

EDITOR

$103K

Grants received

Showing 160 of 160

FromAmountPurposeYear
$100K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$76K
UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
2024
$48K
GENERAL OPERATING, PROGRAM SUPPORT
2024
$30K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$25K
Charitable
2024
$24K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2024
$22K
MEDIA AND PUBLISHING
2024
$21K
for general operations
2024
$20K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$12K
CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION
2024
$7K
PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT
2024
$7K
PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT
2024
$6K
Religion-Related
2024
$5K
OPERATIONS
2024
$3K
TO PROMOTE CHRISTIAN MEDIA
2024
$2K
EDUCATION FUND
2024
$1K
MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT)
2024
$1K
General & Unrestricted
2024
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$500
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$350
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$277
2024AMEXCHARITABLE PURPOSES
2024
$115
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$100
TO PROMOTE THE CATHOLIC FAITH.
2024
$400K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$325K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$201K
RELIGION RELATED
2023
$87K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$25K
CHARITABLE
2023
$15K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$13K
GENERAL OPERATING, PROGRAM SUPPORT
2023
$12K
ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS
2023
$11K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2023
$10K
TO CONTINUE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE
2023
$10K
Support Charitable organization
2023
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2023
$8K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$5K
PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT
2023
$5K
To support efforts to proclaim Christ in the culture through media content that uses the tremendous resources of the Catholic faith
2023
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$2K
MISSION WORK IN THE US
2023
$2K
MISSION WORK IN THE US
2023
$450
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$300
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
2023
$250
GENERAL PURPOSES
2023
$245
MATCHING CONTRIBUTION MADE BY EMPLOYEE OF YELP, IN
2023
$180
RELIGION
2023
$100
12/28/23AMEXCHARITABLE PURPOSES
2023
$100
EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$100
MATCHING GIFTS
2023
$75
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$703K
RELIGION RELATED
2022
$400K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$350K
FIAT LUX: THE WORD ON FIRE INSTITUTE ON SCIENCE AND RELIGION
2022
$251K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$117K
FIAT LUX: THE WORD ON FIRE INSTITUTE ON SCIENCE AND RELIGION
2022
$66K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$30K
CHARITABLE
2022
$30K
CHARITABLE
2022
$26K
UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
2022
$25K
CHARITABLE
2022
$13K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$10K
TO CONTINUE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE
2022
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2022
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$10K
Furtherance of charitable activities
2022
$8K
GENERAL USE OF CHARITY
2022
$5K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2022
$5K
CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$2K
General & Unrestricted
2022
$2K
MISSION WORK IN THE US
2022
$2K
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
2022
$1K
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$1K
CAMPUS MINISTRY
2022
$319
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$200
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
2022
$150
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$100
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$100
Matching Gifts
2022
$25
MIP PAYOUT FOR 02/07/2022
2022
$25
MIP PAYOUT FOR 10/03/22
2022
$336K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$336K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$81K
RELIGION RELATED
2021
$69K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$15K
GENERAL OPERATING
2021
$10K
General operating support
2021
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2021
$10K
General operating support
2021
$10K
GENERAL USE OF CHARITY
2021
$10K
General Support
2021
$2K
protect ecosystem and environment
2021
$1K
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
2021
$13
support for religious activities
2021
$350K
FIAT LUX: THE WORD ON FIRE INSTITUTE ON SCIENCE AND RELIGION
2020
$148K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$139K
RELIGIOUS MISSIONS
2020
$100K
GENERAL
2020
$56K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$50K
Furtherance of charitable activities
2020
$42K
RELIGION RELATED
2020
$30K
CHARITABLE
2020
$25K
UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT
2020
$10K
CHARITABLE
2020
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2020
$8K
GENERAL OPERATING, PROGRAM SUPPORT
2020
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$5K
1 GRANT(S) FOR VARYING PURPOSES
2020
$1K
General Support
2020
$200
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$50
EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$339K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$54K
RELIGION RELATED
2019
$14K
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
2019
$125K
GENERAL USE OF CHARITY
2018
$102K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$22K
RELIGION RELATED
2018
$100
Matching Grant
2018
$21K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017

Funded by

$8.7M from 75 funders · 160 grants · 2017–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$1.9M · 8 grants · 2017–2023

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$1.1M · 7 grants · 2017–2023

National Philanthropic Trust

$1.1M · 5 grants · 2019–2023

The Independent Charitable Gift Fund

$900K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

John Templeton Foundation

$816K · 3 grants · 2020–2022

Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc

$812K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

American Endowment Foundation

$373K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

$278K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Details

EIN261448551
NTEE codeX81
Subsection03
Ruling date2009-04
Formed2007
Employees77
Volunteers20
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