Nonprofit · EIN 33-1061947
ANCIENT FAITH MINISTRIES
Also known as ANCIENT FAITH RADIO
Tax-exempt · CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,793,812 | $3,692,039 | $101,773 | $2,120,935 | $225,012 | $1,895,923 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,468,406 | $3,480,814 | -$12,408 | $1,981,388 | $201,736 | $1,779,652 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,224,338
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- -$143
- Royalties
- $8,100
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,137
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,320,158
- Other revenue
- $2,569,617
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $147,311
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,448,492
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,093,358
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,421
- Accounting fees
- $6,161
- Occupancy
- $81,943
- Travel
- $17,237
- Depreciation
- $103,283
- Program services (functional)
- $2,837,755
- Management and general (functional)
- $854,284
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,981,388
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,120,935
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $225,012
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,895,923
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $82,387
- Publicly traded securities
- $441,237
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,499,008
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $396,915
- Gross receipts
- $5,900,389
- Employees
- 26
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melinda Johnson | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $109,611 | $25,776 |
| Robert Maddex | Digital Media Dir. | 40 | $106,411 | $25,812 |
| Nancy Colakovic | Dir. of Finance | 40 | $115,313 | $5,410 |
| John Maddex | Secretary Trustee or director | 40 | $37,700 | $2,250 |
| Deacon Tom Braun | Chairman Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Father Tom Zell | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis Awad | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brandon Baca | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Davenport | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Sibert MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Youssef | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Yniguez | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA JOHNSON | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $110,655 | $27,155 |
| ROBERT MADDEX | DIGITAL MEDI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,488 | $31,215 |
| NANCY COLAKOVIC | BUSINESS MAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,171 | $5,865 |
| JOHN MADDEX | SECRETARY-FO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $37,700 | $2,250 |
| DN TOM BRAUN | CHAIRMAN OF Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FR THOMAS ZELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS AWAD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON BACA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT DAVENPORT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SIBERT MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA YOUSSEF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK YNIGUEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1050 BROADWAY, CHESTERTON, IN 46304-2170
- In care of
- % JOHN MADDEX
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Melinda Johnson, 1050 Broadway STE 6, Chesterton, IN 463042173
- Signed the 990
- Melinda Johnson, President & CEO
- Phone
- (800) 967-7377
- Website
- ANCIENTFAITH.COM
- Return prepared by
- ADDUCCI VEGA FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
Mission
The organization publishes Orthodox Christian books and literature and operates three internet religious radio stations for the purpose of introducing and teaching about Orthodox Christianity to the United States and the rest of the world.
Program accomplishments
- Ancient Faith Publishing publishes a large number of books, booklets and brochures with regard to various aspects of Orthodox Christianity. It also sells religious icons, religious jewelery and liturgical items for the home. It also sells books from other publishers regarding Orthodox Christianity. Presently, Ancient Faith Publishing has approximately 240 active book titles in print in addition to E-books, audio-books and an array of literature in booklet/brochure format. Approximately 50% of its sales are to Orthodox and other Christian bookstores, churches and church bookstores. The other 50% of its sales are to individuals. It distributes Orthodox books and literature to approximately 2,000 wholesale customers (bookstores and church bookstores) as well as a number of individuals. The purpose of this distribution is to introduce Orthodox Christianity to non-ORthodox Christians and to enlighten and teach Orthodox Christians about their faith.Expenses $1,839,891 · revenue $2,320,158
- Ancient Faith Radio operates three internet religious radio stations, two of which primarily provide music (English language and global) and the other of which primarily focuses on conversation, lectures and presentations about Orthodox Christianity. The radio stations' reach is primarily in the United States, but there are regular listeners in various other countries world-wide. At the present time, with regard to its podcasts, which feature a large number of speakers on a variety of religious topics, there are over 375,000 downloads of the content every month as well as nearly 46,000 episodes of podcasts and 8 live shows. The purpose of the content for these three radio stations and all the podcasts is to introduce Orthodox Christianity to non-Orthodox Christians and to enlighten and teach Orthodox Christians about their faith.Expenses $997,864
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-1061947
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X112)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,120,935
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,900,389
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,793,812 | $3,692,039 | $2,120,935 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,468,406 | $3,480,814 | $1,981,388 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,097,366 | $3,081,463 | $2,015,644 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 33-1061947).
Questions about ANCIENT FAITH MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of ANCIENT FAITH MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ANCIENT FAITH MINISTRIES is 33-1061947.
- Is ANCIENT FAITH MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to ANCIENT FAITH MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does ANCIENT FAITH MINISTRIES 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 ANCIENT FAITH MINISTRIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ANCIENT FAITH MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ANCIENT FAITH MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Melinda Johnson.
- Who are the officers and directors of ANCIENT FAITH MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $109,611 (Melinda Johnson, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does ANCIENT FAITH MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,793,812, expenses of $3,692,039 and total assets of $2,120,935 at year end.
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