Catch the Fire Ministries Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Durham, NC EIN: 47-0863999

Non-denominational church with the mission of impacting the city of raleigh, durham and the triangle region of North Carolina with the gospel of jesus christ, raising up leaders and ministering to the poor of our city.

Key facts about Catch the Fire Ministries Inc

In short: Catch the Fire Ministries Inc gave $301K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
47-0863999
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$301,427
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$75,357
Median grant
$32,222
Total assets
$4,275,120
Primary geography
North Carolina (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$4.3M

+4.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$301K

+127.9% YoY

Grant Count

4

+300.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$75K

-43.0% YoY

How Catch the Fire Ministries Inc gives

  • Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Catch the Fire Ministries Inc

Based on IRS filings

Catch the Fire Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $301K. Net investment income was $85K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

DurhamMills RiverSan DiegoSpotsylvaniaThompsons Station

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K4 grants2020 3 grants2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 4 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2022) to $633K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $301K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Catch the Fire World USA: $224KCatch the Fire World USA$224KFirst Love Californiactf San Diego: $41KFirst Love Californiactf SanDiego$41KIris Ministries: $23KIris Ministries$23KRapha House: $13KRapha House$13K

The largest 2024 recipient was Catch the Fire World USA ($224K). Together the top 4 received $301K.

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K$50–100K4$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 13 (62%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catch the Fire World USA Durham, NCMinistry$223,761
First Love Californiactf San Diego San Diego, CAMinistry$41,000
Iris Ministries Thompsons Station, TNMinistry$23,443
Rapha House Mills River, NCMinistry$13,223

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$4,275,120$4,112,309$4,140,240
Revenue$3,138,326$2,112,486$1,815,186
Expenses$2,426,045$2,036,186$1,944,166
Net Investment Income$84,740$670$46

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Catch the Fire Ministries Inc is led by Duncan Smith, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Duncan Smith

    President

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    $15K (2020) → $27K (2024)

  • Aaron Ninaber

    Vice President

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $28K (2022) → $42K (2024)

  • Jonathan Mlinarcik

    Treasurer & Secretary

    Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Esperanza Harper

    Member

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jon Bunn

    Member

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tabitha Cooke

    Member

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Ericka James (2020–2023) — Member
  • Former: Michael Fulton (2020–2023) — Secretary
  • Former: Calvin Mason (2020–2021) — Member
  • Former: Issa Zarzar (2020–2021) — Member
  • Former: Murray C. Smith (2020–2021) — Vice President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Aaron Ninaber — Vice President: $42KAaron NinaberVice President$42KDuncan Smith — President: $27KDuncan SmithPresident$27K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $42K, to Aaron Ninaber (Vice President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Catch the Fire Ministries Inc

How much does Catch the Fire Ministries Inc give each year?

Catch the Fire Ministries Inc gave $301K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $132K across 1 grant.

What is Catch the Fire Ministries Inc's typical grant size?

Catch the Fire Ministries Inc's median grant in 2024 was $32,222, and its average grant was $75,357, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Catch the Fire Ministries Inc give grants?

Catch the Fire Ministries Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and Tennessee (8%).

Does Catch the Fire Ministries Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Catch the Fire Ministries Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry" (4 grants).

How large is Catch the Fire Ministries Inc?

Catch the Fire Ministries Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.

What is Catch the Fire Ministries Inc?

Catch the Fire Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Durham, NC. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.

What is Catch the Fire Ministries Inc's EIN?

Catch the Fire Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0863999. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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