WORD ON FIRE CATHOLIC MINISTRIES IS A GLOBAL MEDIA APOSTOLATE THAT SUPPORTS THE WORK OF BISHOP ROBERT BARRON AND REACHES MILLONS OF INDIVIDUALS TO DRAW THEM BACK TO OR INTO THE CATHOLIC FAITH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$51.8M
+34.0% YoY
Revenue
$26.9M
+24.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$780K
+39.8% YoY
Expenses
$19.2M
+31.5% YoY
About Word on Fire Catholic Ministries
Based on IRS filings
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $51.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $780K.
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $51,846,355 | $38,688,249 | $28,188,890 |
| Revenue | $26,852,104 | $21,638,201 | $13,917,766 |
| Expenses | $19,160,697 | $14,569,865 | $10,112,354 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $780,046 | $558,135 | $1,110,819 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW PETRUSEK | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF THE WORD FIRE INSTITUTE | 40 | $218,685 |
| JONATHAN BATOR | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & SALES | 40 | $180,938 |
| JOHN BARRON | SENIOR DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | 40 | $176,089 |
| BRANDON VOGT | SENIOR PUBLISHING DIRECTOR | 40 | $165,938 |
| MARK BRADFORD | FELLOW FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES | 40 | $139,854 |
| SEAN DAVIS | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $138,348 |
| STEPHEN GRUNOW | CEO & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | 40 | $97,886 |
| ROBERT BARRON | DIRECTOR | 40 | $59,178 |
| JOE GUINAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JAMES PERRY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOHN POWERS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOHN CROGHAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MIKE BENZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| STEVE STRAUS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOHN LeHOCKY | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| DIANE ARCHIBALD | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Word on Fire Catholic Ministries?
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL. It holds $51.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Word on Fire Catholic Ministries?
As of 2024, Word on Fire Catholic Ministries holds $51.8M in total assets with $26.9M in annual revenue.
Where does Word on Fire Catholic Ministries operate?
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Texas, Virginia.
What is Word on Fire Catholic Ministries's EIN?
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1448551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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