EIN 25-1298611

Ligonier Ministries

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
163
State
Year formed
1975
Most recent tax filings
2019-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Ligonier Ministries disseminates information, offers instruction and training on Reformed Christian doctrine to individuals and the general public. The organization promotes Christian theological education and scholarship through educational broadcasting by producing and broadcasting audio and video biblical and theological lectures, as well as sermons.
Total revenues
$25,858,613
2019
Total expenses
$23,831,149
2019
Total assets
$54,142,799
2019
Num. employees
163
2019

Program areas at Ligonier Ministries

Promotion of Christian theological education and scholarship through the establishment and operation of the following activities:Educational Broadcasting - The Organization produces and broadcasts audio and video biblical and theological lectures, sermons, and interviews over terrestrial radio airwaves, digital satellite signals, and streaming through podcasts and various online channels and web properties. During 2019, the Organization broadcasted through purchased airtime from 107 paid and 111 free terrestrial radio stations with 179 additional transmitter signals and 1 satellite radio network. Videos air on NRBTV (DIRECTV Channel 378) and are also available via Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime. The Organization also hosted 8 podcast channels, which aired 729 episodes and saw 14.9 million downloads, and released a new podcast. Our podcasts are currently available on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Google Music, Spotify, IHeartRadio, Tune In, Stitcher, Amazon Alexa, and Pandora.Educational Materials - The Organization develops and produces print, audio, and video biblical and theological educational materials. Printed theological and educational materials from Reformation Trust are available in various formats (paperback, hardcover, special editions), and many are being translated into several languages. Charitable outreaches help make these materials available in U.S. prisons, on military bases, and across Africa.Monthly Magazine - The Organization prints and distributes approximately 100,000 copies of Tabletalk magazine each month. Tabletalk includes a Bible study for each day and thought-provoking articles from well-known Reformed scholars. TabletalkMagazine.com provides subscribers with digital access to the print edition, as well as additional online-only content.Educational Conferences - The Organization provides face-to-face biblical and theological instruction with prominent speakers at various venues. During 2019, the Organization conducted 4 major conferences, 17 smaller leadership conferences, and 3 study tours/cruises where a variety of speakers provided educational lectures. The Organization also hosted 5 live online events. Over 11,000 individuals attended in-person events, and over 32 million people were reached via social media.Online Learning - The Organization provides daily biblical and theological videos, audio content, articles, and columns through Ligonier.org. In 2019, 8.4 million unique users accessed 51 million pages of content. In addition, the Organization provides more than 75 interactive video courses taught by trusted teachers through its online learning platform, Ligonier Connect. Ligonier Connect offers non-degree certificates, primarily serving laypeople. Courses are accessible through an internet browser and Apple and Android apps. 65,331 people participated in the Ligonier Connect courses. The Organization also provides an online biblical and theological chat service, Ask Ligonier, which has answered 10,000+ questions.

Who funds Ligonier Ministries

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$1,161,490
Love in ActionOperations$850,000
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$775,130
...and 61 more grants received totalling $4,874,357

Personnel at Ligonier Ministries

NameTitleCompensation
Chris LarsonPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Burk ParsonsBoard Member$129,493
Dirk NavesChief Creative Officer$148,209
Jim MooreVice President of Administration
Angie MooreVice President of Human Resources
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Ligonier Ministries

RevenuesFYE 12/2019
Total grants, contributions, etc.$21,258,232
Program services$1,657,573
Investment income and dividends$196,304
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$117,375
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-231,786
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$2,734,475
Miscellaneous revenues$126,440
Total revenues$25,858,613

Form 990s for Ligonier Ministries

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-27990View PDF
2017-122019-02-21990View PDF
2016-122018-01-18990View PDF
2015-122017-01-17990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from The Edward and Barbara Hulac Charitable Foundation
March 31, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $63,950 from American Endowment Foundation
January 7, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 24, 2021
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from California Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Headquarter / parent organizationsCharitiesChurches
Issues
EducationReligion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
421 Ligonier CT
Sanford, FL 32771
Metro area
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
County
Seminole County, FL
Website URL
ligonier.org/ 
Phone
(407) 333-4244
IRS details
EIN
25-1298611
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1975
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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