The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc is a public charity based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Founded in 1960, it carries out media, prayer, evangelism, and humanitarian work, and makes grants to organizations including humanitarian, educational, broadcasting, and Christian outreach groups.
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc at a glance
In short: The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc gave $12.1M across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $505K), mostly in Virginia. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,112,547
- +16.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -29.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $504,689
- +65.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $267,564,443
- +6.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (10 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, VA 23463
Phone: (757) 226-7000
Website: https://cbn.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was OPERATION BLESSING International ($10.9M). Together the top 10 received $11.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 162 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CBN describes international programming and outreach. In 2024, it produced programming and other content in 90 languages and broadcast to audiences in 174 countries and territories. Its 2025 grant dollars were concentrated in Virginia (95%), with recipients in Washington, D.C. (2%), California (1%), Arkansas (1%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 24 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1.1M; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10.4M (2024) to $15.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $12.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OPERATION BLESSING International VA Beach, VA | Humanitarian | $10,870,425 |
| Regent University VA Beach, VA | Christian Education | $372,472 |
| National Religious Broadcasters Washington, DC | Christian Broadcasting | $250,000 |
| HowtoLife Movement Harrison, AR | Youth Evangelism | $82,000 |
| United Way of South Hampton Roads Norfolk, VA | Humanitarian | $75,000 |
| Christian International Santa Rosa Beach, FL | Christian Outreach | $70,000 |
| Lifeline Int'l Christian Fellowship Pasadena, CA | Christian Outreach | $50,000 |
| National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference Sacramento, CA | Serve the Hispanic Evangelical Community | $50,000 |
| Hampton Roads Community Action Program Newport News, VA | Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| Loom International Portland, OR | Child Development | $33,725 |
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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 | $267,564,443 | $282,362,500 | $267,499,245 | $12,112,547 | 24 | $8,937,778 |
| 2024 | $252,463,930 | $300,085,868 | $283,411,429 | $10,368,273 | 34 | $5,932,591 |
| 2023 | $233,013,283 | $294,657,187 | $295,273,972 | $15,820,634 | 34 | $13,353,651 |
| 2022 | $225,808,275 | $317,928,035 | $282,713,119 | $14,746,628 | 43 | $2,957,003 |
| 2021 | $190,224,209 | $313,058,061 | $269,571,938 | $12,415,836 | 27 | $1,959,853 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CBN’s mission is to prepare the nations of the world for the coming of Jesus Christ and the establishment of God’s kingdom on earth. Its stated methods include mass communication and education. Programs include The 700 Club, CBN News, international broadcasting, the Superbook children’s series, and a prayer center. CBN also describes humanitarian work through support for Operation Blessing and other activities, including disaster relief, food assistance, medical care, and support for vulnerable children and military families.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for organizations with varied missions. Operation Blessing International received a grant for humanitarian purposes. Regent University describes its mission as providing Christian education through a biblical perspective and global context. National Religious Broadcasters describes itself as an association of Christian communicators that advocates for members’ free-speech rights and promotes excellence and accountability. HowtoLife Movement says it mobilizes youth events to reach, disciple, and mobilize the next generation for Christ. The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference says it exists to unify, serve, and represent the Hispanic Evangelical Community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, CBN reported 24 grants totaling $12,112,547. Grant amounts ranged from $7,000 to $10,870,425, with a median of $25,000. The largest reported grants were $10,870,425 to Operation Blessing International for humanitarian purposes, $372,472 to Regent University for Christian education, and $250,000 to National Religious Broadcasters for Christian broadcasting. Other notable grants included $82,000 to HowtoLife Movement for youth evangelism and $75,000 to United Way of South Hampton Roads for humanitarian purposes.
The filing also lists grants of $70,000 to Christian International for Christian outreach; $50,000 each to Lifeline International Christian Fellowship for Christian outreach, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference to serve the Hispanic Evangelical Community, and Hampton Roads Community Action Program for humanitarian purposes; and $33,725 to Loom International for child development.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gordon P. Robertson as chairman, CEO, and president. It also lists Benny Yount, David A. Pentecost, Jennifer L. Whitelaw, Phillip D. Walker, Thomas M. Saltsgiver, Timothy B. Robertson, and William L. McConkey as directors; Andrew W. Knox and Caroline Everett as vice presidents.
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc is led by Gordon P Robertson, Chairman, CEO & President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 16 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gordon P Robertson
Chairman, CEO & President
Director, Vice Chair & CEO → Vice Chair, CEO & President, 2023
Vice Chair, CEO & President → Chairman, CEO & President, 2024
On filings since 2021
34 hrs/week
$601K (2021) → $582K (2025)
Bryant Richardson
Executive Director & Cbn Animation
Producer & Director → Executive Director & Cbn Animation, 2025
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$188K (2022) → $187K (2025)
Thomas M Saltsgiver
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $0 (2025)
William L McConkey
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $9K (2025)
Benny Yount
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David A Pentecost
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer L Whitelaw
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip D Walker
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy B Robertson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew W Knox
Vice President
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$175K (2021) → $224K (2025)
Chris A Mitchell Sr.
Vice President
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$162K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Dan Andros
Managing Editor Cbn News Digital
Digital Media Managing Editor → Managing Editor Cbn News Digital, 2025
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$187K (2021) → $189K (2025)
David Brody
Chief Political Correspondent
Senior Correspondent → Chief Political Correspondent, 2025
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$197K (2021) → $191K (2025)
David K Griffith
Vice President
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$278K (2021) → $273K (2025)
James R Barr Jr.
Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$247K (2021) → $299K (2025)
Marvin B Edwards
Vice President
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$250K (2021) → $286K (2025)
Michael Stonecypher
Vice President
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$251K (2021) → $274K (2025)
Mihai Bocarnea
Vice President
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$151K (2021) → $160K (2025)
Randy J Morell
Vice President & Secretary
Vice President & Assistant Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
49 hrs/week
$225K (2021) → $230K (2025)
Robert L Allman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$240K (2021) → $273K (2025)
Terry Meeuwsen
Co-Host
On filings since 2021
47 hrs/week
$286K (2021) → $356K (2025)
Caroline Everett
Vice President
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$235K (2024) → $216K (2025)
Jon Woltmann
Associate General Counsel
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$187K (2024) → $188K (2025)
Vickie Warren
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Edie L. Wasserberg (2021–2024) — Senior Consultant
- Former: Jay L. Comiskey (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Joseph F. Fitzpatrick (2021–2024) — Associate General Counsel
- Former: Mg Robertson (2021–2024) — Chairman of the Board
- Former: Ae Robertson (2021–2023) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Barbara W. Ritter (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: George Thomas (2023) — Anchor & Senior News Reporter
- Former: Gg Conklin (2021–2022) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Robert Curley (2021) — Executive Director - Strategy
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $582K, to Gordon P Robertson (Chairman / CEO / President). 16 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
How much does The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc give each year?
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc gave $12.1M across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10.4M across 34 grants.
What is The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc's typical grant size?
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $504,689, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc that year got $1.1M on average.
Where does The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc give grants?
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (6 grants), Va Beach, VA (2 grants), St. Louis, MO (2 grants) and Chesapeake, VA (2 grants).
Does The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (6 grants), "Christian Outreach" (4 grants) and "Child Development" (3 grants).
Who are The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc's largest grantees?
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc's largest 2025 grantees include OPERATION BLESSING International ($10,870,425), Regent University ($372,472) and National Religious Broadcasters ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc?
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc reported $267.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $282.4M.
What does The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc fund?
CBN’s mission is to prepare the nations of the world for the coming of Jesus Christ and the establishment of God’s kingdom on earth. Its stated methods include mass communication and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc?
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cbn.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc's EIN?
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0678752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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