In Touch Ministries Inc
96% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
In Touch Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, registered in 1984, with $133,543,130 in FY2020 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
3836 Dekalb Technology Pkwy, Atlanta, GA, 30340 EIN 58-1495310 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2020)
$133.5M
▲ 28.6% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2020)
$116.1M
Net assets
$141.1M
Employees
198
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating96% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For In Touch Ministries Inc: 96% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +13% 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 In Touch Ministries Inc: 15 mo reserves · +13% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For In Touch Ministries Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 In Touch Ministries Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
In touch ministries' mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with jesus christ.
What they do
Print and digital media: publish and distribute more than 16,000,000 free magazines and devotionals annually featuring articles of biblically based teaching. publish and distribute other free printed teaching materials to constituents upon request.
International ministry: translate tv and radio programs into multiple languages and distribute worldwide and on the web.
Special projects which include the "messenger lab." the messenger lab devices are solar powered, weatherproof/shockproof portable audio players (handheld, lantern, etc.), tablets, flash drives and sd cards with bible teachings by dr. charles stanley along with the new testament or full bible. the messenger lab also includes life principles conferences that provide biblical training to pastors and teachers who cannot attend seminary. the devices are produced and distributed to military personnel, international missionaries and pastors in remote areas. more than 80,000 messenger lab devices were distributed this year.
Contact & location
- Address
- 3836 Dekalb Technology Pkwy, Atlanta, GA, 30340
- City
- Atlanta
- State
- Georgia
- Category
- Religion-Related
- Subcategory
- Christian Churches & Ministries
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $88.5M (FY2013) to $133.5M (FY2020) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2020)
Liabilities $4.1MNet assets $141.1M
Operating margin
13.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$145.2M
Total liabilities
$4.1M
Net assets
$141.1M
Salaries & benefits
$18.6M
16% of expenses
Board members
6
4 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $133,543,130▲28.6% | $116,077,714▲23.3% | $141,145,233▲14.1% | $145,242,812▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $103,837,782▲6.4% | $94,132,979▲8.6% | $123,670,743▲9.2% | $128,102,950▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $97,575,921▲2.4% | $86,710,567▼5.8% | $113,296,969▲21.1% | $118,999,606▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $95,320,511▼4.0% | $92,027,999▼3.6% | $93,522,540▲2.9% | $99,476,067▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $99,270,109▲8.8% | $95,462,690▲8.0% | $90,847,736▲4.5% | $98,509,563▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $91,271,888▲3.1% | $88,413,516▲4.2% | $86,904,456▲3.0% | $94,717,117▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $88,521,323 | $84,814,472▼1.0% | $84,337,082▲4.6% | $92,477,147▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $85,667,314▲9.5% | $80,660,219▲3.8% | $87,601,197▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $78,256,874▲9.5% | $77,739,595▲1.3% | $85,375,655▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $71,495,252▲1.4% | $76,773,039▲3.2% | $82,716,504▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $70,484,648 | $74,377,134 | $80,504,927 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2020)
Highest-paid: Charles F Stanley — $618,028 (0.53% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles F Stanley | Director | 30 | $618,028 |
| Phillip Bowen | Director,vice-chairman/president & Ceo | 45 | $497,758 |
| Celia Gordon | Cfo/treasurer | 45 | $292,441 |
| Thomas C Sabonis-chafee | Executive Director of Marketing & Communications | 45 | $174,108 |
| Caleb Santos | Chief Information Officer | 45 | $167,176 |
| John S Mckinnon | Executive Director of Programming | 45 | $165,463 |
| Brandon Niemyer | Executive Director of Operations | 45 | $165,276 |
| Seth Grey | Executive Director of Development | 45 | $137,677 |
| Ben F Reed III | Director, Secretary | 1 | — |
| Dean Hancock | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Thomas Jarrett | Director | 1 | — |
| Gerald Wolfe | Director | 1 | — |
| Howard Bowen | Director | 1 | — |
Grants received · $13.1M total
120 grants to In Touch Ministries Inc totaling $13.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $33.9M in FY2020
2 grants totaling $33.9M in FY2020. All grants made by In Touch Ministries Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| In Touch Foundation Inc | Christian ministries | $31,900,000 |
| In Touch Media Inc | Christian ministries | $2,000,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is In Touch Ministries Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. In Touch Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-1495310, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is In Touch Ministries Inc's EIN?
- In Touch Ministries Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-1495310.
- How much revenue does In Touch Ministries Inc report?
- In Touch Ministries Inc reported $133,543,130 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of In Touch Ministries Inc's spending goes to programs?
- In Touch Ministries Inc spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does In Touch Ministries Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades In Touch Ministries Inc A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does In Touch Ministries Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on In Touch Ministries Inc's latest Form 990 is $618,028, paid to Charles F Stanley (Director).
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Data for In Touch Ministries Inc (EIN 58-1495310) 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.