Christian Communications Inc of U S A
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Christian Communications Inc of U S A is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1987, with $1,161,153 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
9600 Bellaire Blvd Ste 210, Houston, TX, 77036 EIN 36-3434855 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.2M
▲ 47.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$785K
Net assets
$1.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Christian Communications Inc of U S A— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating28 mo reserves · +32% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Christian Communications Inc of U S A: 28 mo reserves · +32% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Christian Communications Inc of U S A— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Christian Communications Inc of U S A: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $1.1M (FY2017) to $1.2M (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $144KNet assets $1.9M
Operating margin
32.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$144K
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,161,153▲47.9% | $784,672▼4.7% | $1,857,605▲25.4% | $2,002,085▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $784,903▼25.0% | $822,959▼4.0% | $1,481,125▼2.5% | $1,823,331▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,047,069▲43.9% | $857,657▲10.6% | $1,519,182▲14.2% | $1,714,682▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $727,776▼33.9% | $775,763▼27.2% | $1,329,768▼1.2% | $1,530,733▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,101,487▲3.2% | $1,064,901▼4.9% | $1,346,255▲2.8% | $1,652,050▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,066,934▼7.1% | $1,119,359▲8.3% | $1,309,668▼3.8% | $1,768,773▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,148,479 | $1,033,856 | $1,362,093 | $1,527,838 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.2M total
19 grants to Christian Communications Inc of U S A totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $213,010 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2023 | $6,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $126,680 |
| Servant Foundation | Religious ministry | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | Ministry support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $97,720 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $97,720 |
| Wheaton College | General support | 2021 | $22,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $100,660 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $52,900 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $95,010 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2018 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2017 | $60,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $19,420 |
| Wheaton College | Literature distribution china/ daf distribution | 2017 | $13,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Christian Communications Inc of U S A a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Christian Communications Inc of U S A is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3434855, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Christian Communications Inc of U S A's EIN?
- Christian Communications Inc of U S A's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3434855.
- How much revenue does Christian Communications Inc of U S A report?
- Christian Communications Inc of U S A reported $1,161,153 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Christian Communications Inc of U S A have?
- CharityIndex grades Christian Communications Inc of U S A B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Christian Communications Inc of U S A (EIN 36-3434855) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.