Public Charity

Christian Research Institute Inc

Christian Research Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Charlotte, NC. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $1.7M, expenses of $2.3M, total assets of $3.5M. Imperigo tracks 29 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $514K.

EIN: 226063412 Charlotte, NC Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.7M
Total Expenses$2.3M
Total Assets$3.5M
Grant Records29
Funding Total$514K
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

The mission statement of the Christian Research Institute is to provide Christians worldwide with carefully researched information and well-reasoned answers that encourage them in their faith and equip them to intelligently represent it to people influenced by ideas and teachings that assault or undermine orthodox, biblical Christianity. In order to fulfill this mission statement, CRI engages in rigorous, original research to support the local church and its members.

Officers & Directors

Director Bob Eaton
Director David Serio
President/CEO Hendrik Hanegraaff
Dir. of Planning Kathy Hanegraaff
EVP/COO/CFO/SEC Paul Young
Director Stefan Butikofer

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Top Grant Purposes

For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$134,350 7 grants
RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
$92,010 4 grants
GROWTH
$70,050 5 grants
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$46,500 2 grants
CULTURE
$43,300 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $1.7M $2.3M $3.5M
2024 $2.6M $2.5M $4.0M
2023 $2.2M $2.2M $3.7M
2022 $2.5M $2.2M $3.7M
2021 $4.6M $2.4M $3.4M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $4.6M to $1.7M (-63%), with total assets most recently reported at $3.5M.

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