Ankerberg Theological Research Institute

CHATTANOOGA, TN EIN: 62-1138444 Website

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.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.9M

+19.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

-41.8% YoY

Grant Count

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1.3M

+16.4% YoY

About Ankerberg Theological Research Institute

Based on IRS filings

Ankerberg Theological Research Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHATTANOOGA, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $37K.

Focus Areas

Arts, Culture & Humanities

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New Mexico $3.3M (93%)

Minnesota $243K (7%)

States

Minnesota New Mexico

Cities

AlbuquerqueSt Paul

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,856,146	$4,920,887	$8,189,287
Revenue	$8,040,295	$6,788,434	$8,549,980
Expenses	$7,759,818	$11,290,157	$7,945,708
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$36,539	$79,502	$48
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Faith Comes by Hearing ($1,296,588).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Faith Comes by Hearing Albuquerque, NM	Support	$1,296,588

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JACK BORDERS	Producer-Director	45	$179,688
DR JOHN ANKERBERG	President	45	$101,603
HEATHER JUNDI	Accounting Manager	45	$113,000
AMY DEAN	Director of Marketing and Web	45	$101,000
DARLENE ANKERBERG	CEO	45	$95,595
MICHELLE ANKERBERG	Director of Donor Relations	45	$88,000
REID HUGHES	CHAIRMAN	2	—
DAN BOWDEN	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
TIM GIARRA	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
DON BOWMAN	BOARD MEMBER	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ankerberg Theological Research Institute?

Ankerberg Theological Research Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHATTANOOGA, TN. It holds $5.9M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Ankerberg Theological Research Institute?

As of 2024, Ankerberg Theological Research Institute holds $5.9M in total assets with $8.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.

Where does Ankerberg Theological Research Institute operate?

Ankerberg Theological Research Institute has awarded grants in Minnesota, New Mexico.

What size grants does Ankerberg Theological Research Institute award?

In 2024, Ankerberg Theological Research Institute awarded 1 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $1.3M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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 2020–2024.