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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)WORD ON FIRE CATHOLIC MINISTRIES, founded in 2011, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $30.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $26.2M left a modest 15% surplus.
WORD ON FIRE CATHOLIC MINISTRIES IS A GLOBAL MEDIA APOSTOLATE THAT SUPPORTS THE WORK OF BISHOP ROBERT BARRON AND REACHES MILLONS OF INDIVIDUALS TO DRAW THEM BACK TO OR INTO THE CATHOLIC FAITH.
WORD ON FIRE BOOKSTORE Word on Fire continued its unprecedented growth in Catholic publishing, releasing 34 new titles and earning a record-breaking 34 honors at the 2025 Catholic Media Association...
WORD ON FIRE BOOKSTORE Word on Fire continued its unprecedented growth in Catholic publishing, releasing 34 new titles and earning a record-breaking 34 honors at the 2025 Catholic Media Association Book Awards. We expanded our impact on young readers through the Word on Fire Votive imprint, releasing our first children's Bible, The Story of All Stories, which was a huge success. A major milestone was reached with the release of The Word on Fire Bible: Volume V (Exile and Return), pushing this groundbreaking series past its halfway point. Through our Works of Mercy Fund, we distributed over 19,000 books and 4,200 Bibles to parishes, military bases, and campus ministries globally. Furthermore, our Liturgy of the Hours initiative reached a new peak of 30,000 monthly subscribers, coinciding with Word on Fire being officially selected by the USCCB as a publisher for the new Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition.
WORD ON FIRE INSTITUTE Word on Fire Institute continued to expand its mission of forming and equipping Catholics for evangelization, reaching a new milestone of over 30,000 active members during the...
WORD ON FIRE INSTITUTE Word on Fire Institute continued to expand its mission of forming and equipping Catholics for evangelization, reaching a new milestone of over 30,000 active members during the fiscal year. The Institute provided members with comprehensive formation through online courses, engaged communities and specialized development tracks designed to deepen understanding of the faith and prepare individuals to evangelize effectively in today's world. A highlight was inaugural Lenten Retreat featuring Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., which garnered 4,200 participants. During this period, Bishop Barron and Institute leadership engaged members and supporters through in-person and virtual events, including lectures, conferences, and international speaking engagements that further advanced the Institute's global reach. The Institute began a new partnership with the Catholic University of America in the Evangelization and Culture Master's Program, an accredited Master of Arts degree that equips students with the intellectual, spiritual, and practical tools necessary to proclaim the Gospel in our secular age.
WORD ON FIRE MEDIA Word on Fire Media significantly expanded its evangelical reach, headlined by Bishop Barron's keynote address to over 50,000 pilgrims at the National Eucharistic Congress, which...
WORD ON FIRE MEDIA Word on Fire Media significantly expanded its evangelical reach, headlined by Bishop Barron's keynote address to over 50,000 pilgrims at the National Eucharistic Congress, which broadcasted the Gospel to a global audience. The YouTube channel achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 2 million subscribers, doubling its base from the previous year and generating record engagement through "Sunday Sermons "Bishop Barron Presents." To celebrate the apostolate's 25th anniversary, we launched a major documentary project on French Gothic architecture and initiated the "10,000 Rosaries" digital campaign, fostering a global community of prayer. Our digital platforms experienced continued growth, with Bishop Barron's YouTube channel, podcasts, and social media content reaching millions of viewers and listeners. Core content series such as Sunday Sermons and Bishop Barron Presents continued to foster deeper engagement with the Catholic faith and invite audiences into ongoing formation and conversion. We further expanded our media capabilities through enhanced studio production, enabling high-quality video content and in-depth conversations with leading voices in theology, culture, and public life. Additionally, our website and digital ecosystem saw significant increases in traffic and engagement, extending the reach of its evangelization efforts to a broader global audience.
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $30,699,778 | $26,852,104 | +0.1% |
| Expenses | $26,210,877 | $19,160,697 | +0.4% |
| Net Income | $4,488,901 | $7,691,407 | -0.4% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| Diane Archibald | Secretary | 5.0 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Lehocky | Treasurer | 5.0 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Grunow | CEO & Executive Producer | 40.0 |
Officer
Director
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$96,982 | $11,051 | $108,033 |
| James Perry | Director | 5.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Barron | Senior Development Director | 40.0 |
Director
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$182,828 | $11,066 | $193,894 |
| John Croghan | Director | 5.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Powers | Director | 5.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Guinan | Director | 5.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Benz | Director | 5.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Barron | Director | 40.0 |
Director
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$86,774 | $1,772 | $88,546 |
| Steven Straus | Director | 5.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brandon Vogt | Senior Publishing Director | 40.0 |
Highest
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$174,689 | $4,651 | $179,340 |
| Jonathan Bator | Senior Director of Marketing & Sales | 40.0 |
Highest
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$166,390 | $21,582 | $187,972 |
| Mark Bradford | Fellow for Persons with Intellectual & Development Disabilities | 40.0 |
Highest
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$140,461 | $22,165 | $162,626 |
| Matthew Petrusek | Senior Director of the Word on Fire Institute | 40.0 |
Highest
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$205,203 | $22,962 | $228,165 |
| Sean Davis | Senior Director of Technology | 40.0 |
Highest
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$141,298 | $22,120 | $163,418 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,699,778 | $26,210,877 | $56,587,672 | $4,488,901 |
| 2024 | $26,852,104 | $19,160,697 | $51,846,355 | $7,691,407 |
| 2023 | $21,638,201 | $14,569,865 | $38,688,249 | $7,068,336 |
| 2022 | $13,917,766 | $10,112,354 | $28,188,890 | $3,805,412 |
| 2021 | $17,209,550 | $7,111,181 | $26,397,119 | $10,098,369 |
| 2020 | $9,227,971 | $3,630,471 | $16,583,879 | $5,597,500 |
| 2019 | $4,598,701 | $3,057,984 | $10,672,847 | $1,540,717 |
| 2018 | $3,689,064 | $2,698,761 | $8,768,613 | $990,303 |
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