- Revenue 2024
- $73,525,907
- Expenses 2024
- $56,399,517
Program services were 75.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
As filed
- Subsection
- 03
- NTEE code
- X20Z
- Classification
- 1000
- Street
- 2800 BULLITTSBURG CHURCH RD
These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).
Other organizations at this address
1 other organization in the IRS Business Master File lists the same street address. matched by us
We match the street line and ZIP code as the IRS gives them, ignoring case and outer spaces and nothing else, so "AVE" and "AVENUE" count as different streets and this list can miss some. A shared address can mean related organizations or a shared office, but it can also be a registered agent, a mail drop or a service provider holding mail for unrelated clients. It is not, by itself, evidence that two organizations are connected.
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CROSSWATER CANYON INC
EIN 27-4026852
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
WE PROCLAIM THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH AND AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE WITH BOLDNESS. WE RELATE THE RELEVANCE OF A LITERAL GENESIS TO THE CHURCH AND WORLD TODAY WITH CREATIVITY. WE OBEY GOD'S CALL TO DELIVER THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL, INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY.
Activities or mission (Part I)
WE PROCLAIM THE AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE-FROM THE VERY FIRST VERSE- WITHOUT COMPROMISE BY USING APOLOGETICS IN ITS WORLD-CLASS ATTRACTIONS, DYNAMIC RESOURCES, AND CREATIVE MEDIA TO COMMUNICATE THE MESSAGE OF GOD'S WORD AND THE GOSPEL SO THAT BELIEVERS ARE EQUIPPED TO DEFEND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND NONBELIEVERS ARE CHALLENGED WITH TRUTH OF THE BIBLE AND ITS MESSAGE OF SALVATION.
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CREATION MUSEUM - THE CREATION MUSEUM, LOCATED IN THE GREATER CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KENTUCKY AREA, OPENED ITS DOORS MEMORIAL DAY OF 2007 AND HAS SINCE REGULARLY WELCOMED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF GUESTS EACH YEAR.
Expenses $22,503,557 · Revenue $14,517,325
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RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION - BOOKS, VIDEOS, CDS, DVDS AND OTHER MATERIALS SPECIFIC TO AIG'S MINISTRY PURPOSE ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH PHONE, MAIL, INTERNET, AND ONSITE RETAIL (THROUGH THE CREATION MUSEUM'S DRAGON HALL).
Expenses $5,575,704 · Revenue $4,071,253
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RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION - (MAGAZINES) - ANSWERS MAGAZINE IS A CREATION-BASED WORLDVIEW PUBLICATION, PRIMARILY FOR DISTRIBUTION TO SUBSCRIBERS IN THE USA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM, BUT ALSO TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS IN SCORES OF OTHER COUNTRIES, INCLUDING CANADA AND AUSTRALIA. MINISTRY OUTREACH (INTERNET) - THE ANSWERS IN GENESIS WEBSIUTE IS USED TO PROVIDE CREATION RESOURCES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ANSWERS IN GENESIS IS ALSO VERY ACTIVE IN SOCIAL MEDIA THROUGH FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND SPEAKER BLOGS. MINISTRY OUTREACH (MISSIONS) - THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS A LITERAL GENESIS TO THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD TODAY WITH CREATIVITY. WE OBEY GOD'S CALL TO DELIVER THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL, INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY
Expenses $514,667 · Revenue $302,000
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ALL OTHER PROGRAM REVENUES
Expenses $13,849,121 · Revenue $15,118,544
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Officers and directors · 2024
As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.
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Kenneth HamKENNETH HAM
FOUNDING CEO
- Total calculated
- $291,138
- From this org
- $267,062
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $24,076
- Hours/week
- 40 + 5 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $267,062
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $832
- Nontaxable benefits
- $23,244
- Filer's total
- $291,138
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Martin IlesMARTIN ILES
EXECUTIVE CE
- Total calculated
- $211,937
- From this org
- $202,733
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $9,204
- Hours/week
- 50
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $202,733
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $492
- Nontaxable benefits
- $8,712
- Filer's total
- $211,937
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Scott FetzerSCOTT FETZER
TREASURER/CF
- Total calculated
- $185,568
- From this org
- $151,644
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $33,924
- Hours/week
- 50 + 10 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $151,644
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $1,270
- Nontaxable benefits
- $32,654
- Filer's total
- $185,568
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Benjamin WiltBENJAMIN WILT
CHIEF DIGITA
- Total calculated
- $173,126
- From this org
- $155,499
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $17,627
- Hours/week
- 50
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $155,499
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $859
- Nontaxable benefits
- $16,768
- Filer's total
- $173,126
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Dan ZordelDAN ZORDEL
CHIEF MARKET
- Total calculated
- $168,856
- From this org
- $138,971
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $29,885
- Hours/week
- 50
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $138,971
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $1,270
- Nontaxable benefits
- $28,615
- Filer's total
- $168,856
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Joe BooneJOE BOONE
PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $156,879
- From this org
- $156,055
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $824
- Hours/week
- 50
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $156,055
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $176
- Nontaxable benefits
- $648
- Filer's total
- $156,879
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Jim SmithJIM SMITH
SR. DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $156,086
- From this org
- $128,722
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $27,364
- Hours/week
- 50
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $128,722
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $1,270
- Nontaxable benefits
- $26,094
- Filer's total
- $156,086
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Charles BainesCHARLES BAINES
VP OF IT
- Total calculated
- $154,368
- From this org
- $140,297
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $14,071
- Hours/week
- 50
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $140,297
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $735
- Nontaxable benefits
- $13,336
- Filer's total
- $154,368
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John PenceJOHN PENCE
CORPORATE SE
- Total calculated
- $149,245
- From this org
- $124,987
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $24,258
- Hours/week
- 50 + 10 related
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Craig BakerCRAIG BAKER
CHAIRMAN
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
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Brad BenbowBRAD BENBOW
VICE CHAIRMA
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
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Tony BillerTONY BILLER
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
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Dan ChinDAN CHIN
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
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Tim DudleyTIM DUDLEY
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
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Nathan EstruthNATHAN ESTRUTH
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
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Don LandisDON LANDIS
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.
Filings
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2024
- Revenue
- $73,525,907
- Expenses
- $56,399,517
- Contributions
- $33,018,726
- Grants paid
- $0
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2023
- Revenue
- $42,147,192
- Expenses
- $27,574,043
- Contributions
- $23,885,755
- Grants paid
- $30,000
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2022
- Revenue
- $69,102,542
- Expenses
- $49,437,673
- Contributions
- $34,343,653
- Grants paid
- $12,000
The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.
Other returns filed
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2024 · 990-T
- Revenue
- not reported
- Expenses
- not reported
- Assets (EOY)
- not reported
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2023 · 990-T
- Revenue
- not reported
- Expenses
- not reported
- Assets (EOY)
- not reported
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2022 · 990-T
- Revenue
- not reported
- Expenses
- not reported
- Assets (EOY)
- not reported
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2021 · 990
- Revenue
- $61,673,896
- Expenses
- $41,188,942
- Assets (EOY)
- $112,454,457
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2021 · 990-T
- Revenue
- not reported
- Expenses
- not reported
- Assets (EOY)
- not reported
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2020 · 990
- Revenue
- $47,216,237
- Expenses
- $32,514,446
- Assets (EOY)
- $94,175,549
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2020 · 990-T
- Revenue
- not reported
- Expenses
- not reported
- Assets (EOY)
- not reported
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2019 · 990
- Revenue
- $46,636,185
- Expenses
- $32,751,832
- Assets (EOY)
- $77,610,202
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2018 · 990
- Revenue
- $42,653,768
- Expenses
- $38,074,606
- Assets (EOY)
- $65,619,234
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2017 · 990
- Revenue
- $34,739,452
- Expenses
- $26,776,172
- Assets (EOY)
- $61,910,989
Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.
Grants made
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2022 Program related
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2023 Program related
Grants received
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$9,219,800
2023 RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
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$9,183,700
2024 RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
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$8,888,400
2022 RELIGIOUS MINISTRY
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NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
$1,690,400
2024 APOLOGETICS
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2022 EVANGELISM
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2023 EVANGELISM
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2022 For grant recipient's exempt purposes
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2023 For grant recipient's exempt purposes
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DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING
$445,055
2022 RELIGION RELATED
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DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING
$409,547
2024 RELIGION RELATED
The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.
Related organizations
From Schedule R Part II, where a filer lists the tax-exempt organizations it is related to by control. It does not record shared board members or money.
Declared on its 2024 return
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501C3 · RELIGIOUOS · KY · controlled entity
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TWELVE STONES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC
501C3 · RELIGIOUS · KY
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ANSWERS IN GENESIS CANADA
501C3 · RELIGIOUS
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ANSWERS IN GENESIS AUSTRALIA
501C3 · RELIGIOUS
Declared as related by
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On its 2024 return
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TWELVE STONES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
On its 2024 return
Taxable family
From Schedule R Parts I, III and IV: entities that legally are the filer, and taxable partnerships, corporations and trusts it is related to. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money.
Disregarded entities on its 2024 return
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ARK DEVELOPMENT LLC
OWN, LEASE · KY
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TAKENBAC ENTERPRISES
OWN, LEASE · KY
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PARKING LOT VENTURES
OWN, LEASE · KY
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ARK ENCOUNTER LLC
OWN, LEASE · MO
Related corporations and trusts on its 2024 return
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ANSWERS COLLECTIVE INC
C CORP · AFFILIATED · KY · 100% owned · controlled entity
Other IRS files
Auto-Revocation List
Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.
Publication 78
Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.
These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.
What this page reflects
The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 1 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.