Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
84% goes to programs $23 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1933, with $129,574,445 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
820 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL, 60610 EIN 36-2167792 Since 1933
Revenue (FY2024)
$129.6M
▲ 8.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$134.8M
Net assets
$382.3M
Employees
1,804
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating84% to programs · $23 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 Moody Bible Institute of Chicago: 84% to programs · $23 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating34 mo reserves · -4% 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 Moody Bible Institute of Chicago: 34 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ 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 Moody Bible Institute of Chicago: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Moody Bible Institute of Chicago: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Moody exists to proclaim the gospel and equip people to be biblically grounded, practically trained, and to engage the world through gospel-centered living. in short, we prepare people for their purpose and calling!
What they do
Moody global radio is one of the oldest christian radio and media networks in the u.s., having aired its first broadcast in 1926 in chicago. respected as an industry leader and a trusted voice, moody global radio has 70 full power stations and translators, 19 digital channels, a podcast network, and more than 1,800 outlets that carry its programming, reaching millions of listeners through terrestrial stations and digital platforms in both english and spanish. moody global radio addresses today's issues from a biblical worldview and helps listeners take the next step in their journey with jesus christ by creating and delivering practical and life-changing content, so that our listeners become biblically grounded, practically trained, and able to engage the world through gospel-centered living. for more information about moody global radio, please visit www.moodyradio.org.
Publishing: the mission of moody publishers (mp) is to resource the church's work of discipling all people. its vision is for readers to know, love, and serve jesus christ. in doing so, mp provides resources for mbi to train future christian leaders. each year mp seeks to add approximately 50 new titles to its collection, which now includes more than 1,300 titles in print. the most successful publications are from mp authors gary chapman, nancy demoss wolgemuth, john macarthur, and a.w. tozer. gary chapman is the author of the #1 new york times bestseller "the 5 love languages" with over twenty million copies sold. nancy demoss wolgemuth is the host and teacher for the moody radio daily program, "revive our hearts". john macarthur was pastor-teacher of grace community church in california and host and teacher of moody radio daily program "grace to you".
Other programs include our conference ministries and various programs that support our mission.
Contact & location
- Address
- 820 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL, 60610
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Graduate & Professional Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $115.0M (FY2013) to $129.6M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $189.5MNet assets $382.3M
Operating margin
-4.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$571.8M
Total liabilities
$189.5M
Net assets
$382.3M
Salaries & benefits
$74.4M
55% of expenses
Board members
13
12 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $129,574,445▲8.6% | $134,764,263▲6.3% | $382,287,953▲3.6% | $571,805,894▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $119,294,298▲2.3% | $126,794,340▲8.8% | $369,087,423▲4.7% | $549,888,224▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $116,660,737▼55.7% | $116,542,038▼0.1% | $352,438,572▲4.8% | $531,203,812▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $263,295,292▲142% | $116,657,220▲3.7% | $336,256,239▲123% | $517,402,862▲57.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $109,007,070▼4.7% | $112,482,779▼2.1% | $150,791,089▼4.1% | $328,644,002▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $114,375,470▲2.8% | $114,927,481▼1.1% | $157,170,001▲6.5% | $339,786,632▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $111,272,011▼0.6% | $116,214,248▲0.1% | $147,634,515▲6.4% | $353,361,451▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $111,966,570▼11.1% | $116,110,573▲0.6% | $138,705,582▼9.3% | $360,409,581▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $125,921,428▲9.5% | $115,383,042▲6.0% | $152,863,069▲5.5% | $375,719,398▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $115,021,122 | $108,824,570▲5.5% | $144,860,274▲10.2% | $389,373,981▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $103,166,979▲8.1% | $131,466,126▲9.7% | $361,800,455▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $95,458,460▲2.8% | $119,839,531▼3.0% | $353,659,621▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $92,864,047 | $123,504,479 | $344,172,933 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Mark Jobe — $298,235 (0.22% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Jobe | President & Ceo | 38.8 | $298,235 |
| Mark A Wagner | Executive Vp and Chief Operating Officer (thru 6/30/2025) | 38.8 | $242,838 |
| Greg Thornton | Chief Financial Officer (thru 1/20/2025) | 38.8 | $208,703 |
| Janet A Stiven | Vp, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary | 38.8 | $195,345 |
| Deborah A Zelinski | Vp, Human Resources | 38.8 | $177,073 |
| Samuel S Choy | Vp, Chief Marketing Officer | 38.8 | $174,993 |
| James G Elliott | Vp, Stewardship | 38.8 | $168,425 |
| David Wesley Ward | Vp, Moody Radio | 38.8 | $166,586 |
| Bruce A Everhart | Vp and Chief Development Officer | 38.8 | $165,005 |
| Timothy Sisk | Provost and Senior Vp, Education | 38.8 | $153,600 |
| John D Sauceda | Chief Information Officer | 38.8 | $149,036 |
| Paul J Santhouse | Former Vp of Moody Publishers (thru 6/30/2024) | 0 | $148,087 |
| Randall Payleitner | Vp of Moody Publishers | 38.8 | $137,552 |
| Pepi O Manieson | It Services | 38.8 | $134,703 |
| Douglas J Murphy | Dean of Operations and Strategic Educational Initiatives | 38.8 | $134,280 |
| Karl J Clauson | Radio Host | 38.8 | $132,264 |
| Lisa Karlson | Controller | 38.8 | $130,463 |
| Roy Patterson Jr | Community Relations Director | 38.8 | $128,991 |
| William Washington | Vp and Dean of Student Life and Enrollment | 38.8 | $109,538 |
| Michael A Rydelnik | Vp and Dean, Undergraduate School (thru 6/30/2025) | 38.8 | $94,762 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Construction Inc | Building Contractors | $31,197,342 |
| Optiv Security Inc | Information Security Managed Service Partner | $2,091,151 |
| Argus Technologies LLC | Website Design and Replatform | $1,834,742 |
| Rdg Planning & Design Inc | Designers For Solheim Project | $1,219,702 |
| Darwill Inc | Direct Mail Marketing | $967,772 |
Grants received · $20.4M total
237 grants to Moody Bible Institute of Chicago totaling $20.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $5,040 in FY2021
1 grant totaling $5,040 in FY2021. All grants made by Moody Bible Institute of Chicago →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Far East Broadcasting Company | General purposes | $5,040 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Moody Bible Institute of Chicago a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Moody Bible Institute of Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2167792, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Moody Bible Institute of Chicago's EIN?
- Moody Bible Institute of Chicago's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2167792.
- How much revenue does Moody Bible Institute of Chicago report?
- Moody Bible Institute of Chicago reported $129,574,445 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Moody Bible Institute of Chicago's spending goes to programs?
- Moody Bible Institute of Chicago spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Moody Bible Institute of Chicago have?
- CharityIndex grades Moody Bible Institute of Chicago A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Moody Bible Institute of Chicago's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Moody Bible Institute of Chicago's latest Form 990 is $298,235, paid to Mark Jobe (President & Ceo).
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Data for Moody Bible Institute of Chicago (EIN 36-2167792) 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.