Center of Theological Inquiry
The Center of Theological Inquiry is an independent research institution with an international visiting scholar program which convenes researchers in an ideal setting for interdisciplinary inquiries where theology casts light on global concerns, and share our findings to inform public thinking.
Center of Theological Inquiry at a glance
In short: Center of Theological Inquiry gave $280K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $56K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $279,930
- +601.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,986
- +180.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $26,396,088
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Center of Theological Inquiry funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DePaul University ($60K). Together the top 5 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $280K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $280K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DePaul University Chicago, IL | Fellowship | $60,000 |
| Murray State University Murray, KY | Fellowship | $60,000 |
| Saint Marys University Notre Dame, IN | Fellowship | $60,000 |
| Shepherd Center Atlanta, GA | Fellowship | $59,930 |
| Brite Divinity School Fort Worth, TX | Fellowship | $40,000 |
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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 | $26,396,088 | $1,501,775 | $2,903,243 | $279,930 | 5 | $496,665 |
| 2024 | $27,754,862 | $2,519,903 | $1,946,070 | $39,930 | 2 | $1,031,739 |
| 2023 | $27,977,794 | $1,702,771 | $1,833,321 | — | — | $551,793 |
| 2022 | $27,720,071 | $2,219,930 | $1,373,999 | $50,261 | Total only | $1,463,120 |
| 2020 | $23,024,334 | $1,080,518 | $1,438,773 | $20,113 | Total only | $430,680 |
| 2019 | $22,849,006 | $659,744 | $1,340,881 | $70,000 | Total only | $365,618 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Center of Theological Inquiry
Based on IRS filings
Center of Theological Inquiry is a public charity focused on religion, based in Princeton, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $26.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $280K. Net investment income was $497K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center of Theological Inquiry is led by Roy Lennox, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roy Lennox
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2020
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William F Storrar
Director
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$247K (2019) → $335K (2025)
Charles Wall
Trustee
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Leonard
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Anderson
Trustee
Chair → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Gunn
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bette Jane Booth
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darrell Armstrong
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Aberdeen
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Traynham
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Mauldin
Associate Director
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $115K (2025)
Jon Pott
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gayle Robinson
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Wedeking
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Brian Fix (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jay Vawter (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Judith Scheide (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Clifford Anderson (2024) — Director of Digital Res
- Former: Karin Morse (2023) — Director Philanthropy
- Former: Carter Karins (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Dale Irvin (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: John Thurber (2019–2020) — Trustee · Filing note: Until 11/2019
- Former: Robert Hendrickson (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: David Markus (2020) — Trustee · Filing note: As of 11/2019
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 $335K, to William F Storrar (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center of Theological Inquiry
How much does Center of Theological Inquiry give each year?
Center of Theological Inquiry gave $280K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
What is Center of Theological Inquiry's typical grant size?
Center of Theological Inquiry's median grant in 2025 was $60,000, and its average grant was $55,986, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Center of Theological Inquiry give grants?
Center of Theological Inquiry's top state is Illinois, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Kentucky (21%) and Indiana (21%).
Does Center of Theological Inquiry give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Center of Theological Inquiry's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fellowship" (5 grants).
Who are Center of Theological Inquiry's largest grantees?
Center of Theological Inquiry's largest 2025 grantees include DePaul University ($60,000), Murray State University ($60,000) and Saint Marys University ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Center of Theological Inquiry?
Center of Theological Inquiry reported $26.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Center of Theological Inquiry?
Center of Theological Inquiry is a public charity focused on religion, based in Princeton, NJ. It holds $26.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Center of Theological Inquiry's EIN?
Center of Theological Inquiry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2212290. 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 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 25, 2023)
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