ANKERBERG THEOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (EIN 621138444) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DARLENE ANKERBERG

Phone

4238927722

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ANKERBERG THEOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $5.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 30% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $6.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

RELIGIOUS/EDUCATIONAL TV PROGRAMING

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,596,629

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $30,919

Other Revenue $1,585

TOTAL REVENUE $5,629,133

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,010,747

Salaries & Benefits $2,231,571

Fundraising Expenses $440,932

Program Expenses $4,980,338

Other Expenses $3,363,102

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,605,420

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$5,629,133	$8,040,295	-0.3%
Expenses	$6,605,420	$7,759,818	-0.1%
Net Income	$-976,287	$280,477	-4.5%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$235,196

Total Directors

$332,124

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DR JOHN ANKERBERG	President	45.0	Officer Director	$102,603	$29,216	$131,819
HEATHER JUNDI	Accounting Manager	45.0	Highest	$113,000	$0	$113,000
AMY DEAN	Director of Marketing and Web	45.0	Highest	$101,000	$8,928	$109,928
DARLENE ANKERBERG	CEO	45.0	Officer Director	$97,595	$5,782	$103,377
MICHELLE ANKERBERG	Director of Donor Relations	45.0	Director	$88,000	$8,928	$96,928
REID HUGHES	CHAIRMAN	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN BOWDEN	BOARD MEMBER	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM GIARRA	BOARD MEMBER	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
DON BOWMAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$5,629,133	$6,605,420	$4,462,611	$-976,287
2024	$8,040,295	$7,759,818	$5,856,146	$280,477
2023	$6,788,434	$11,290,157	$4,920,887	$-4,501,723
2022	$8,549,980	$7,945,708	$8,189,287	$604,272
2021	$9,241,664	$7,145,764	$7,579,789	$2,095,900
2021	$9,241,664	$7,145,764	$7,579,789	$2,095,900
2020	$7,563,009	$5,874,039	$6,348,868	$1,688,970
2019	$6,014,548	$5,077,022	$4,597,239	$937,526
2018	$6,052,551	$5,018,136	$3,672,924	$1,034,415

ANKERBERG THEOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE