Ankerberg Theological Research Institute
The mission of the Ankerberg Theological Research Institute is to reach viewers and listeners for the gospel of christ through radio tv, and internet evangelism via the john ankerberg show.
Ankerberg Theological Research Institute at a glance
In short: Ankerberg Theological Research Institute gave $857K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $429K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $857,147
- -33.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $428,574
- -66.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $428,574
- Total assets
- $4,462,611
- -23.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ankerberg Theological Research Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Faith Comes by Hearing ($851K). Together the top 2 received $857K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $857K (2025) to $2.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $857K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Comes by Hearing Albuquerque, NM | Support | $851,147 |
| MEDIA Alliance International Arlington, TX | Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,462,611 | $5,629,133 | $6,605,420 | $857,147 | 2 | $30,919 |
| 2024 | $5,856,146 | $8,040,295 | $7,759,818 | $1,296,588 | 1 | $36,539 |
| 2023 | $4,920,887 | $6,788,434 | $11,290,157 | $2,228,596 | 2 | $79,502 |
| 2022 | $8,189,287 | $8,549,980 | $7,945,708 | — | — | $48 |
| 2021 | $7,579,789 | $9,241,664 | $7,145,764 | — | — | $2,083 |
| 2020 | $6,348,868 | $7,563,009 | $5,874,039 | — | — | $4,541 |
| 2019 | $4,597,239 | $6,014,548 | $5,077,022 | — | — | $16,061 |
About Ankerberg Theological Research Institute
Based on IRS filings
Ankerberg Theological Research Institute is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chattanooga, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $857K. Net investment income was $31K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ankerberg Theological Research Institute is led by Darlene Ankerberg, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 5 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Darlene Ankerberg
CEO
CEO, Comptroller & Secretary → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$81K (2019) → $98K (2025)
John Ankerberg
President
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$202K (2019) → $103K (2025)
Reid Hughes
Chairman
Chairman of Audit Committee → Chairman of the Board, 2022
Chairman of the Board → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Ankerberg
Director of Donor Relations
Board Member → Director of Donor Relations, 2023
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$66K (2020) → $88K (2025)
Amy Dean
Director of Marketing & Web
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$101K (2024) → $101K (2025)
Heather Jundi
Accounting Manager
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$113K (2024) → $113K (2025)
Dan Bowden
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Bowman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Giarra
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jack Borders (2024) — Producer-Director
- Former: Don Ebner (2019–2022) — Board Member & Audit Committee Chair
- Former: Larry Fogo (2019–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $113K, to Heather Jundi (Accounting Manager). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ankerberg Theological Research Institute
How much does Ankerberg Theological Research Institute give each year?
Ankerberg Theological Research Institute gave $857K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 1 grant.
How large is Ankerberg Theological Research Institute?
Ankerberg Theological Research Institute reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
What is Ankerberg Theological Research Institute?
Ankerberg Theological Research Institute is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chattanooga, TN. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Ankerberg Theological Research Institute operate?
Ankerberg Theological Research Institute has awarded grants in Minnesota, New Mexico, Texas.
What is Ankerberg Theological Research Institute's EIN?
Ankerberg Theological Research Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1138444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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