Radiant Life Ministries
96% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Radiant Life Ministries is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Marion, Illinois, registered in 1985, with $36,139,228 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
11717 Route 37, Marion, IL, 62959 EIN 31-1127916 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$36.1M
▲ 83.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$112.0M
Net assets
$97.2M
Employees
31
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating96% to programs · $3 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 Radiant Life Ministries: 96% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -210% 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 Radiant Life Ministries: 10 mo reserves · -210% margin earns a F 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 Radiant Life Ministries: 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 Radiant Life Ministries: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Religious broadcasting
Contact & location
- Address
- 11717 Route 37, Marion, IL, 62959
- City
- Marion
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Media & Communications
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.2M (FY2013) to $36.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6.0MNet assets $97.2M
Operating margin
-209.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$103.2M
Total liabilities
$6.0M
Net assets
$97.2M
Salaries & benefits
$2.7M
2% of expenses
Board members
5
3 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,139,228▲83.4% | $112,011,200▲467% | $97,153,082▼48.3% | $103,177,781▼45.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $19,707,616▲2.7% | $19,756,862▲11.5% | $188,094,376▲3.3% | $188,320,919▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $19,183,976▲1.3% | $17,711,421▲4.4% | $182,034,042▼7.0% | $182,240,760▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $18,938,808▼12.3% | $16,972,408▲36.8% | $195,671,631▲6.8% | $195,965,953▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $21,582,812▲78.9% | $12,406,076▲43.6% | $183,268,318▲8.5% | $184,173,150▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $12,065,505▲70.1% | $8,641,056▲17.1% | $168,878,027▲11.7% | $168,999,906▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $7,091,308▼95.7% | $7,380,246▲17.0% | $151,122,964▼4.9% | $151,172,127▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $166,035,137▲3241% | $6,308,534▲12.3% | $158,855,319▲12382% | $158,999,058▲1361% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,970,335▲21.7% | $5,618,074▲15.7% | -$1,293,368▼100% | $10,883,229▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,084,984▼1.5% | $4,856,674▲2.4% | -$645,629▼612% | $11,449,049▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,145,570▼0.3% | $4,744,820▲32.5% | $126,061▼82.6% | $12,120,440▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,158,952 | $3,580,889▼8.9% | $725,311▲393% | $13,003,332▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,931,360▼9.8% | $147,248▼63.0% | $12,358,327▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $4,360,282▲26.3% | $398,212▼51.7% | $12,057,660▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,451,881 | $824,683 | $12,479,077 | 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: Steven Crum — $164,179 (0.15% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Crum | Employee | 40 | $164,179 |
| Tom Nolan | Employee | 40 | $146,647 |
| Lance Cratty | Employee | 40 | $110,261 |
| Dale Schiesser | Employee | 40 | $106,819 |
| Nishantha Udugama | Employee | 40 | $102,319 |
| Bunker Sessions | President & Ceo | 5 | — |
| Charlie Baker | Director | 5 | — |
| Colby May | Director | 5 | — |
| Frank Amedia | Board Chaplin | 5 | — |
| Matthew Crouch | Director | 5 | — |
Grants made · $90.0M in FY2024
2 grants totaling $90.0M in FY2024. All grants made by Radiant Life Ministries →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossseed Inc | The board believes the donation to be desirable to and in the best interest of the company. | $60,000,000 |
| Crossseed Inc | The board believes the donation to be desirable to and in the best interest of the company. | $30,000,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Radiant Life Ministries a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Radiant Life Ministries is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1127916, based in Marion, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Radiant Life Ministries's EIN?
- Radiant Life Ministries's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1127916.
- How much revenue does Radiant Life Ministries report?
- Radiant Life Ministries reported $36,139,228 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Radiant Life Ministries's spending goes to programs?
- Radiant Life Ministries spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Radiant Life Ministries have?
- CharityIndex grades Radiant Life Ministries C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Radiant Life Ministries's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Radiant Life Ministries's latest Form 990 is $164,179, paid to Steven Crum (Employee).
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Data for Radiant Life Ministries (EIN 31-1127916) 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.