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Missouri religious organizations

There are 9,426 religious organizations and churches in Missouri. Combined, these Missourian religious organizations employ 12,941 people, earn more than $841 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of religious organizations in Missouri

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Christian nonprofit organizations
 
3,630
 
$658,388,587
Religious professional societies
 
114
 
$893,679
Catholic nonprofit organizations
 
113
 
$28,864,831
Religious media production and publishing organizations
 
102
 
$19,807,841
Organizations supporting a single religious organization
 
73
 
$53,795,706
Organizations supporting multiple religious organizations
 
67
 
$53,260,904
Jewish nonprofit organizations
 
60
 
$31,761,787
Islamic nonprofit organizations
 
49
 
$6,853,053
Buddhist nonprofit organizations
 
37
 
$2,393,980
Religious alliances and advocates
 
35
 
$180,031
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Religious organizations by major Missouri cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
St. Louis
 
2,912
 
$266,189,379
Kansas City
 
1,862
 
$379,705,964
Springfield, MO
 
987
 
$35,829,044
Joplin
 
344
 
$14,376,725
Columbia, MO
 
334
 
$26,717,623
Jefferson City
 
272
 
$8,124,590
Cape Girardeau
 
204
 
$3,222,777
St. Joseph
 
142
 
$1,266,602
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Job trends for Missouri religious organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
312
1-10
 
190
11-25
 
37
26-100
 
22
101 to 1,000
 
7
1,000+
 
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Sizes of religious organizations in Missouri

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
611
$250k to $1M
 
186
$1M to $5M
 
58
$5M to $25M
 
17
$25M to $100M
 
4
$100M+
 
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Directory of religious organizations in Missouri

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1-20 of 9,426

Jewish Federation of St Louis

Jewish Federation of St. Louis is the Jewish community's central fundraising and planning address. Founded in 1901, it is one of the region's oldest and largest nonprofit organizations.
Revenue
$20.0m
Assets
$152.7m
Employees
94
EIN
43-0652643
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri

Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri inspires giving and connecting donors to Catholic ministries, sustaining the local Church for future generations.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$89.7m
Employees
7
EIN
46-3309222
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stephen Ministries

Stephen Ministries trains and continues to serve pastors, congregations, and lay leaders in caring ministries.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$31.5m
Employees
36
EIN
43-1068623
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marvin M. Schwan Charitable Foundation

To provide financial support to specific religious organizations as specified by the Marvin M. Schwan Charitable Foundation's trust governing documents.
Revenue
$49.2m
Assets
$459.5m
Employees
2
EIN
36-3918630
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Concordia Publishing House (CPH)

Concordia Publishing House develops, produces, markets and distributes products and services that are faithful to the scripture and lutheran confessions.
Revenue
$21.2m
Assets
$59.1m
Employees
284
EIN
43-0225230
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nazarene Theological Seminary (NTS)

To prepare women and men to be faithful and effective ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to offer itself as a theological resource in service to the Church of the Nazarene, its sponsoring denomination, and the wider Christian Church.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$15.0m
Employees
106
EIN
44-0552055
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Fellowship of Christian Athletes engages, equips, and empowers coaches and athletes to grow in Jesus Christ, disciple others, and transform communities through sport.
Revenue
$262.4m
Assets
$174.6m
Employees
3,639
EIN
44-0610626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The National Catholic Reporter Publishing

The National Catholic Reporter Publishing delivers independent Catholic journalism, promoting diverse perspectives and covering vital issues, social justice, and spiritual reflection.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$20.8m
Employees
43
EIN
43-0815211
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Missouri United Methodist Foundation

Missouri United Methodist Foundation provides financial aid, grants, scholarships, and planned-giving education to strengthen United Methodist ministry in Missouri.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$123.7m
Employees
8
EIN
43-0899770
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lutheran Bible Translators

Lutheran Bible Translators empowers local leaders to translate and engage Scripture in heart languages, building capacity, literacy, and missionary support for unreached communities.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$20.3m
Employees
52
EIN
95-2630437
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International House of Prayer (IHOPKC)

The IHOPKC community exists to partner in the Great Commission by advancing 24/7 prayer and proclaiming the beauty of Jesus and His glorious return.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$184.0k
Employees
1,094
EIN
74-2938029
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kids Across America

Christian sports camp for urban youth and mentors in Missouri teaching biblical principles and building leaders through camping and education.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$13.5m
Employees
502
EIN
83-1966879
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Augustine Institute

Augustine Institute equips Catholics for the New Evangelization through theology, engaging content, and diverse programs, fostering spiritual growth and community.
Revenue
$46.8m
Assets
$71.7m
Employees
274
EIN
20-2349108
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CNS International Ministries

CNS International Ministries is a Christian educational organization located in Bethel, MO that runs a K-12 school and recovery center.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$4.7m
Employees
121
EIN
43-1712612
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kanakuk Kamps

To relieve poverty by providing food, clothing, medical supplies, and other basic needs to underprivileged or impoverished children, to advance the Kingdom of God and promote Christian virtue in individuals by providing support for Christian programs.
Revenue
$37.8m
Assets
$53.8m
Employees
2,146
EIN
43-1815310
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Camp Barnabas and Barnabas Prep

Barnabas Foundation provides life-changing Christian camping experiences for people with special needs and hosts Barnabas Prep, a faith-based collegiate program.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$24.6m
Employees
289
EIN
43-1700240
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Religion News Foundation

To advance the public understanding of Religion and the development of Religion journalism. To advance public understanding of Religion in the media.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
0
EIN
31-1650883
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gateway Creative Broadcasting

Joy Fm's mission is desiring obedience above all, we will use Christian music as a means of encouraging believers, uniting the body of Christ and sharing the clear life-changing message of Jesus with the world.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$20.4m
Employees
29
EIN
43-1793303
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Encounter Ministry

Encounter Ministry is a religion: general located in Phillipsburg, MO. Its mission is to operate ministry weekends to help see people saved, healed, set free and equipped.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
95
EIN
82-2744094
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Life Christian Outreach

Life Christian Outreach provides group homes for adult handicapped individuals. The organization offers homes for mentally handicapped men and helps residents develop skills through job development programs.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
128
EIN
43-1591549
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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