Word On Fire Catholic Ministries is located in Elk Grove Village, 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 06/2022, Word On Fire Catholic Ministries employed 58 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 06/2022, Word On Fire Catholic Ministries generated $13.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 25.8% 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
2022
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 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Guinan Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 | 
| John Lehocky Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Diane Archibald Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| James Perry Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 | 
| John Barron Director | Trustee | 40 | $161,854 | 
| John Powers Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Mathew Nelson Producer | 6/29/22 | $144,296 | 
| John Allen Writer | 6/29/22 | $121,250 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $6,507,767 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,900,632 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,408,399 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $1,110,819 | 
| 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 | $1,398,548 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $13,917,766 | 
| 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. | $1,190,871 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $178,630 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $3,813,026 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $408,940 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $448,113 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $184,505 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $63,212 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $1,785,380 | 
| Office expenses | $225,138 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $712,053 | 
| Travel | $381,885 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,318 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $183,540 | 
| Insurance | $438,212 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $10,112,354 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,044,910 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $536,383 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,458,453 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,175,010 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $759,726 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,261,066 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $953,342 | 
| Total assets | $28,188,890 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $488,808 | 
| 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 | $312,331 | 
| Total liabilities | $801,139 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $25,706,286 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,681,465 | 
| 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 | $28,188,890 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Word On Fire Catholic Ministries has awarded $95,820 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN PURPOSE: MISSING CHILDREN | $63,880 | 
| MARIA GORETTI NETWORK PURPOSE: EXPLOITATION OF PEOPLE | $31,940 | 
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue | 
|---|---|---|
| Word On Fire Catholic Ministries Elk Grove Village, IL | $28,188,890 | $13,917,766 | 
| Realife Media Inc Bloomington, IN | $4,588,945 | $451,457 | 
| Salt Project Inc Indianapolis, IN | $84,661 | $240,296 | 
| City On A Hill Productions Inc Louisville, KY | $365,498 | $153,855 | 
| Ahava Productions Inc Oconomowoc, WI | $179,868 | $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 |