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Ankerberg Theological Research Institute

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2022 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Provided first-class or charter travel
Organization provided first-class or charter travel to key employees or officers. Details are reported on Schedule J.
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$8.55M (2022)

Expenses
$7.95M (2022)

Total Assets
$8.19M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$323k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$8,549,980
Expenses
$7,945,708
Net Income
$604,272
Net Assets
$7,866,412
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,576,428
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $48
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $3,163
0.0%
Rental Property Income -$30,335
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $676
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $212,084
2.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,189,287
Total Liabilities $322,875
Net Assets $7,866,412
Other
Provided first-class or charter travel
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr John Ankerberg (President) $258,679 $0 $0
Darlene Ankerberg (Ceo/Comptroller/Secretary) $89,595 $0 $0
Michelle Ankerberg (Board Member) $84,000 $0 $0
Dr Dan Bowden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Larry Fogo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rev Reid Hughes (Chmn Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Don Ebner (Board Member/Audit Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
Don Bowman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$9,241,664
Expenses
$7,145,764
Net Income
$2,095,900
Net Assets
$7,262,140
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,955,094
96.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,113
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $3,311
0.0%
Rental Property Income -$38,423
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $970
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $319,599
3.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $316,160
4.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,579,789
Total Liabilities $317,649
Net Assets $7,262,140
Other
Provided first-class or charter travel
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr John Ankerberg (President) $222,604 $0 $0
Darlene Ankerberg (Ceo/Comptroller/Secretary) $84,644 $0 $0
Michelle Ankerberg (Board Member) $77,549 $0 $0
Dr Dan Bowden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Larry Fogo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rev Reid Hughes (Chmn Of Audit Committee/Bo) $0 $0 $0
Don Ebner (Chmn Of The Board/Board Me) $0 $0 $0
Don Bowman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$7,563,009
Expenses
$5,874,039
Net Income
$1,688,970
Net Assets
$5,166,240
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,252,824
95.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,541
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $11,739
0.2%
Rental Property Income -$25,763
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $319,668
4.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $412,838
7.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,348,868
Total Liabilities $1,182,628
Net Assets $5,166,240
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr John Ankerberg (President) $251,596 $0 $0
Darlene Ankerberg (Ceo/Comptroller/Secretary) $83,877 $0 $0
Michelle Ankerberg (Board Member) $66,190 $0 $0
Dr Dan Bowden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Larry Fogo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rev Reid Hughes (Chmn Of Audit Committee/Bo) $0 $0 $0
Don Ebner (Chmn Of The Board/Board Me) $0 $0 $0
Don Bowman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,014,548
Expenses
$5,077,022
Net Income
$937,526
Net Assets
$3,477,270
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,042,543
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,303
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,299
0.0%
Rental Property Income -$28,012
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $10,758
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales -$19,086
Other Revenue $743
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $256,033
5.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,597,239
Total Liabilities $1,119,969
Net Assets $3,477,270
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr John Ankerberg (President) $201,604 $0 $0
Darlene Ankerberg (Ceo/Comptroller/Secretary) $80,877 $0 $0
Dr Dan Bowden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Larry Fogo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rev Reid Hughes (Chmn Of Audit Committee/Bo) $0 $0 $0
Don Ebner (Chmn Of The Board/Board Me) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,052,551
Expenses
$5,018,136
Net Income
$1,034,415
Net Assets
$2,539,744
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,088,618
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $239
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,791
0.0%
Rental Property Income -$37,992
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,105
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $277,526
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $857,665
17.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,672,924
Total Liabilities $1,133,180
Net Assets $2,539,744
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr John Ankerberg (President) $201,604 $0 $0
Darlene Ankerberg (Ceo/Comptroller/Secretary) $81,644 $0 $0
Dr Dan Bowden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Larry Fogo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rev Reid Hughes (Chmn Of Audit Committee/Bo) $0 $0 $0
Don Ebner (Chmn Of The Board/Board Me) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,647,495
Expenses
$4,616,319
Net Income
$1,031,176
Net Assets
$1,505,329
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,691,419
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $315
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $3,052
0.1%
Rental Property Income -$49,000
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,709
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $285,200
6.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $746,852
16.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,684,065
Total Liabilities $1,178,736
Net Assets $1,505,329
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr John Ankerberg (President) $95,604 $0 $0
Darlene Ankerberg (Ceo/Comptroller/Secretary) $80,272 $0 $0
Dr Dan Bowden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Larry Fogo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rev Reid Hughes (Chmn Of Audit Committee/Bo) $0 $0 $0
Don Ebner (Chmn Of The Board/Board Me) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,463,728
Expenses
$3,436,293
Net Income
$27,435
Net Assets
$474,153
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,490,648
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $5,836
0.2%
Rental Property Income -$32,756
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $156,955
4.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $651,205
19.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,372,074
Total Liabilities $897,921
Net Assets $474,153
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr John Ankerberg (President) $75,600 $0 $0
Darlene Ankerberg (Ceo/Comptroller/Secretary) $75,000 $0 $0
Dan Bowden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Fogo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rev Reid Hughes (Chmn Of Audit Committee/Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Don Ebner (Chmn Of The Board/Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,992,315
Expenses
$3,274,862
Net Income
-$282,547
Net Assets
$446,718
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,019,229
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,584
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $5,607
0.2%
Rental Property Income -$33,525
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$580
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $161,032
4.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $630,716
19.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,449,175
Total Liabilities $1,002,457
Net Assets $446,718
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Ankerberg (President) $75,600 $0 $0
Darlene Ankerberg (Comptroller) $75,000 $0 $0
Mayre Lou Bowman (Secretary, Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dan Bowden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Fogo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rev Reid Hughes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Don Ebner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,944,876
Expenses
$3,657,013
Net Income
-$712,137
Net Assets
$729,265
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,979,183
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,893
0.1%
Rental Property Income -$37,200
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $145,202
4.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $568,379
15.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,582,899
Total Liabilities $853,634
Net Assets $729,265
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Ankerberg (President) $75,600 $0 $0
Darlene Ankerberg (Comptroller) $75,000 $0 $0
Mayre Lou Bowman (Secretary, Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dan Bowden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Fogo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rev Reid Hughes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Don Ebner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,983,793
Expenses
$2,757,267
Net Income
$1,226,526
Net Assets
$1,441,344
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,997,552
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $969
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $10,485
0.3%
Rental Property Income -$24,764
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$850
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $401
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $140,600
5.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $482,699
17.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,416,064
Total Liabilities $974,720
Net Assets $1,441,344
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Ankerberg (President) $70,600 $0 $0
Darlene Ankerberg (Comptroller) $70,000 $0 $0
Mayre Lou Bowman (Secretary, Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dan Bowden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Fogo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rev Reid Hughes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Don Ebner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,787,201
Expenses
$2,527,739
Net Income
$259,462
Net Assets
$214,818
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,798,477
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,037
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $4,452
0.2%
Rental Property Income -$20,173
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$2,592
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $146,598
5.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $476,662
18.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,137,743
Total Liabilities $922,925
Net Assets $214,818

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,372,975
Expenses
$2,561,700
Net Income
-$188,725
Net Assets
-$44,644
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,369,076
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6,139
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $5,446
0.2%
Rental Property Income -$20,324
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$48
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $12,686
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $144,169
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $478,086
18.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,084,004
Total Liabilities $1,128,648
Net Assets -$44,644

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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