Nonprofit · EIN 22-6063412
CHRISTIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28277
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,701,085 | $2,291,536 | -$590,451 | $3,521,845 | $1,187,116 | $2,334,729 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,584,384 | $2,517,719 | $66,665 | $4,020,873 | $1,095,693 | $2,925,180 |
| June 30, 2022 | 990 | $2,467,488 | $2,185,120 | $282,368 | $3,704,401 | $862,111 | $2,842,290 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,603,785
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $87,521
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$16,231
- Other revenue
- $9,779
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $847,547
- Other salaries and wages
- $208,443
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,360,988
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $23,374
- Travel
- $115,048
- Depreciation
- $75,052
- Program services (functional)
- $1,965,167
- Management and general (functional)
- $209,230
- Fundraising (functional)
- $117,139
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,020,873
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,521,845
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,187,116
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,334,729
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,153,900
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,334,729
- Gross receipts
- $1,733,227
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 1960
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrik Hanegraaff | President/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 70 | $184,479 | $164,720 |
| Kathy Hanegraaff | Dir. of Planning | 70 | $275,685 | $22,000 |
| Paul Young | EVP/COO/CFO/SEC Trustee or director, Officer | 70 | $118,663 | $82,000 |
| Bob Eaton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stefan Butikofer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Serio | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrik Hanegraaff | President/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 70 | $232,342 | $164,720 |
| Kathy Hanegraaff | Dir. of Planning | 70 | $199,549 | $22,000 |
| Paul Young | EVP/COO/CFO/SEC Trustee or director, Officer | 70 | $93,684 | $88,000 |
| Bob Eaton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stefan Butikofer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Serio | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrik Hanegraaff | President/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 70 | $158,284 | $164,720 |
| Paul Young | EVP/COO/CFO/SEC Trustee or director, Officer | 70 | $87,249 | $112,000 |
| Kathy Hanegraaff | Dir. of Planning | 70 | $162,997 | $22,000 |
| Bob Eaton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stefan Butikofer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Serio | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6295 BLAKENEY PARK DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277-5658
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Hendrik Hanegraaff, 6295 Blakeney Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 282775658
- Signed the 990
- Paul Young, EVP/COO/CFO/SEC
- Phone
- (704) 877-8222
- Return prepared by
- Foard and Company PA
Mission
The mission statement of the Christian Research Institute is to provide Christians worldwide with carefully researched information and well-reasoned answers that encourage them in their faith and equip them to intelligently represent it to people influenced by ideas and teachings that assault or undermine orthodox, biblical Christianity. In order to fulfill this mission statement, CRI engages in rigorous, original research to support the local church and its members.
Program accomplishments
- Bible Answer Man broadcast - airs daily Monday through Friday throughout the United States and Canada and is hosted by Hank Hanegraaff. The program is also available on the worldwide web and via pod-cast. The program format is pre-recorded, thirty (30) minute, call-in question and answer format. Hank also uses X and other forms of social media.Expenses $1,800,993
- Production of books, journals & materials that teach and equip.Expenses $100,196
- The Christian Research Journal magazine is an award-winning publication. It helps fulfill the mission statement of the Institute as noted in its masthead by Equipping you to exercise truth and experience life - Promoting Doctrinal Discernment & Critical Thinking - Providing Reasons for Christian Faith & Ethics.Expenses $63,978
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-6063412
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X840)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,521,845
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,733,227
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,701,085 | $2,291,536 | $3,521,845 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,584,384 | $2,517,719 | $4,020,873 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,213,857 | $2,197,632 | $3,715,186 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,467,488 | $2,185,120 | $3,704,401 | XML |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-6063412).
Questions about CHRISTIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC
- What is the EIN of CHRISTIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRISTIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC is 22-6063412.
- Is CHRISTIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Are donations to CHRISTIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHRISTIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHRISTIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHRISTIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHRISTIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Hendrik Hanegraaff.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHRISTIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $184,479 (Hendrik Hanegraaff, President/CEO).
- How much revenue does CHRISTIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,701,085, expenses of $2,291,536 and total assets of $3,521,845 at year end.
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