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MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO

EIN 36-2167792 CHICAGO, IL

Largest nonprofits in Illinois

Revenue 2024
$129,574,445
Expenses 2024
$134,764,263

Program services were 83.8% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
B500
Classification
1270
Street
820 N LA SALLE DR

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).

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

Moody Bible Institute is a higher education and media ministry that exists to equip people with the truth of God's word to be maturing followers of Christ who are making disciples around the world. Moody is best known for its education branch, which includes a fully accredited undergraduate school and seminary, as well as distance learning. Other primary ministries include Moody Radio and Moody Publisher.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Moody exists to proclaim the gospel and equip people to be biblically grounded, practically trained, and to engage the world through gospel-centered living. In short, we prepare people for their purpose and calling!

  • Education: The mission of Moody Education is to educate students to think biblically, live Christianly, and serve the church effectively. Number of Students (2024-2025 school year): Undergraduate School 1,834 Graduate School 790 50 states and the District of Columbia and 49 Countries are currently represented by international students throughout Moody. 6% of Undergraduate students are international, and 8.6% of Graduate students are international. 6.8% of students are international, both Undergraduate and Graduate students. These following majors or emphases are offered: Undergraduate Certificates: Ministry Leadership, Ministry to Women, Biblical and Theological Studies, Biblical Studies, Children and Family Ministry, Disability Ministry, Human Services, Intercultural Studies and Worship Leading. Associate degrees: Biblical Studies, Children and Family Ministry, CRISIS AND TRAUMA CARE, Human Services and Intercultural Studies and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Bachelor of Science Degrees: Christian Psychology, Crisis and Trauma Care, Cultural Engagement, (HUMAN SERVICES - COUNSELING, CRISIS AND TRAUMA, PSYCHOLOGY), Integrated Ministry Studies, (Ministry Leadership -Children and Family Ministry, Disability Ministry, Human Services, Leadership, Ministry to Women, Preaching), (Missionary Aviation Technology - Flight or Maintenance), Biblical Studies, (Theological Studies - Christian Thought or Spiritual Formation),. Bachelor of Arts Degrees: Biblical Languages, Biblical Studies, Biblical Studies-Music Emphasis, CRISIS AND TRAUMA CARE, Ministry to Women, (Missional Leadership - Nonprofit Management or Interdisciplinary), Pastoral Studies, Pastoral Studies - Biblical Preaching, Youth Ministry, Theology, Children and Family Ministry, Elementary Education with Association of Christian Schools International Certification, Human Services, Applied Linguistics, Intercultural Studies, Jewish Studies, TESOL, and Communications, (Music - Music Ministry or Worship and Media Arts). These programs include the following emphases: Graduate certificate in biblical preaching, biblical spiritual formation and discipleship, Christian community development, Christian counseling, Church Planting, ministry leadership, nonprofit administration and leadership, Pastoral Studies, TESOL, biblical foundation, biblical languages - New Testament or Old Testament, biblical studies, New Testament studies, Old Testament studies, theological studies, marriage, family, and couples counseling and trauma-informed counseling. Master of arts in: biblical spiritual formation and discipleship, ministry leadership, (ministry studies Christian counseling, leadership, missions, ministry entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary), nonprofit administration and leadership, [pastoral studies - biblical preaching, pastoral ministry, or advanced track], [TESOL], [biblical and theological studies], [biblical studies], clinical mental health counseling, (marriage, family, and couple counseling, trauma-informed counseling), counseling psychology. Master of Divinity in: Biblical Languages, Biblical Preaching, Biblical Spiritual Formation and Discipleship, Interdisciplinary Studies, Ministry Leadership, Nonprofit Administration and Leadership, and Pastoral Studies. Master of Theological Studies - New Testament, Master of Theological Studies - Old Testament Doctor of Ministry - Biblical Preaching, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AND MINISTERIAL MANAGEMENT, INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING.

    Expenses $62,142,150 · Grants $1,983,838 · Revenue $28,764,260

  • Moody Global Radio is one of the oldest Christian radio and media networks in the U.S., having aired its first broadcast in 1926 in Chicago. Respected as an industry leader and a trusted voice, Moody Global Radio has 70 full power stations and translators, 19 digital channels, a podcast network, and more than 1,800 outlets that carry its programming, reaching millions of listeners through terrestrial stations and digital platforms in both English and Spanish. Moody Global Radio addresses today's issues from a biblical worldview and helps listeners take the next step in their journey with Jesus Christ by creating and delivering practical and life-changing content, so that our listeners become Biblically grounded, practically trained, and able to engage the world through Gospel-centered living. For more information about Moody Global Radio, please visit www.moodyradio.org.

    Expenses $22,953,244 · Revenue $5,125,856

  • Publishing: The mission of Moody Publishers (MP) is to resource the Church's work of discipling all people. Its vision is for readers to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ. In doing so, MP provides resources for MBI to train future Christian leaders. Each year MP seeks to add approximately 50 new titles to its collection, which now includes more than 1,300 titles in print. The most successful publications are from MP authors Gary Chapman, Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth, John MacArthur, and A.W. Tozer. Gary Chapman is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller "The 5 Love Languages" with over Twenty million copies sold. Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth is the host and teacher for the Moody Radio Daily Program, "Revive our Hearts". John MacArthur was pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in California and host and teacher of Moody Radio daily program "Grace to you".

    Expenses $20,486,425 · Revenue $18,601,803

  • Other Programs include our conference Ministries and various programs that support our mission.

    Expenses $7,317,044 · Revenue $2,169,622

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.

  • Julianna Slattery

    Trustee, Assistant Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2.5
  • Mark Flannery

    Vice Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2.5
  • Mark Jobe

    President & CEO

    Total calculated
    $398,176
    From this org
    $298,235
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $99,941
    Hours/week
    38.8

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $298,235
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $22,498
    Nontaxable benefits
    $77,443
    Filer's total
    $398,176
  • Richard E Warren

    Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2.5
  • T Randall Fairfax

    Trustees Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2.5
  • James Meeks

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Karen Melby Suwyn

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Manuel J Gutierrez

    Trustee (Thru 5/2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Michael Fabarez

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Orbelina Eguizabal Escobar

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Robert J Schuldt

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Robert Seiffert

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Timothy T Bush

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • William L Rogers

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Bruce A Everhart

    VP and Chief Development Officer

    Total calculated
    $189,136
    From this org
    $165,005
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24,131
    Hours/week
    38.8

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $165,005
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $10,098
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,033
    Filer's total
    $189,136
  • David Wesley Ward

    VP, Moody Radio

    Total calculated
    $209,772
    From this org
    $166,586
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $43,186
    Hours/week
    38.8

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $166,586
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $12,201
    Nontaxable benefits
    $30,985
    Filer's total
    $209,772
  • Deborah A Zelinski

    VP, Human Resources

    Total calculated
    $201,146
    From this org
    $177,073
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24,073
    Hours/week
    38.8

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $177,073
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $12,526
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,547
    Filer's total
    $201,146
  • Greg Thornton

    Chief Financial Officer (Thru 1/20/2025)

    Total calculated
    $245,305
    From this org
    $208,703
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $36,602
    Hours/week
    38.8

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $208,703
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $12,948
    Nontaxable benefits
    $23,654
    Filer's total
    $245,305
  • Hikari Wakimasu

    Treasurer (Thru 09/2024)

    Total calculated
    $97,098
    From this org
    $88,928
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,170
    Hours/week
    38.8
  • James G Elliott

    VP, Stewardship

    Total calculated
    $203,024
    From this org
    $168,425
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $34,599
    Hours/week
    38.8

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $168,425
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $12,199
    Nontaxable benefits
    $22,400
    Filer's total
    $203,024
  • Janet A Stiven

    VP, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary

    Total calculated
    $220,566
    From this org
    $195,345
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $25,221
    Hours/week
    38.8

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $195,345
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $13,823
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,398
    Filer's total
    $220,566
  • John D Sauceda

    Chief Information Officer

    Total calculated
    $183,498
    From this org
    $149,036
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $34,462
    Hours/week
    38.8

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $149,036
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $10,922
    Nontaxable benefits
    $23,540
    Filer's total
    $183,498
  • Magdalena Martensen

    CFO and Treasurer and Assistant Secretary (Begin 1/20/25)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    38.8
  • Mark A Wagner

    Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer (Thru 6/30/2025)

    Total calculated
    $243,127
    From this org
    $242,838
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $289
    Hours/week
    38.8

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $242,838
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $289
    Filer's total
    $243,127
  • Michael A Rydelnik

    VP and Dean, Undergraduate School (Thru 6/30/2025)

    Total calculated
    $173,372
    From this org
    $94,762
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $78,610
    Hours/week
    38.8

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $94,762
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $10,156
    Nontaxable benefits
    $68,454
    Filer's total
    $173,372

The first 25 listed. 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

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $129,574,445
    Expenses
    $134,764,263
    Contributions
    $61,883,438
    Grants paid
    $1,983,838
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $119,294,298
    Expenses
    $126,794,340
    Contributions
    $59,541,565
    Grants paid
    $2,632,169
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $116,660,737
    Expenses
    $116,542,038
    Contributions
    $57,235,576
    Grants paid
    $2,573,798

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

  • 2024 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported
  • 2023 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported
  • 2022 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported
  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $263,295,292
    Expenses
    $116,657,220
    Assets (EOY)
    $517,402,862
  • 2021 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported
  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $109,007,070
    Expenses
    $112,482,779
    Assets (EOY)
    $328,644,002
  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $114,375,470
    Expenses
    $114,927,481
    Assets (EOY)
    $339,786,632
  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $111,272,011
    Expenses
    $116,214,248
    Assets (EOY)
    $353,361,451
  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $111,966,570
    Expenses
    $116,110,573
    Assets (EOY)
    $360,409,581
  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $125,921,428
    Expenses
    $115,383,042
    Assets (EOY)
    $375,719,398

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

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

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.

Related corporations and trusts on its 2024 return

  • Charitable Unitrusts (134)

    Trust · trusts · IL · 0% owned · share of income $0 · share of assets $0

  • POOLED INCOME FUND (1)

    Trust · TRUSTS · IL · 0% owned · share of income $0 · share of assets $0

California fundraising campaigns

Campaigns run by paid fundraisers, commercial coventurers and thrift stores naming this organization, as California published them. Both figures are as filed, and what the first one counts depends on the campaign type — a coventurer or a thrift store files its own sales rather than money collected for the charity. The 990 reports this only as a yearly total, never per campaign.

  • INFOCISION INC.

    $30 raised

    2023 Commercial Fundraiser

    $10 to charity

  • INFOCISION INC.

    $81,929 raised

    2022 Commercial Fundraiser

    $27,564 to charity

  • INFOCISION INC.

    $28,967 raised

    2021 Commercial Fundraiser

    $21,851 to charity

  • AMERIDIAL INC.

    $120,650 raised

    2020 Commercial Fundraiser

    $50,938 to charity

  • AMERIDIAL INC.

    $81,881 raised

    2020 Commercial Fundraiser

    $28,200 to charity

  • INFOCISION INC.

    $4,145 raised

    2020 Commercial Fundraiser

    $4,145 to charity

  • AMERIDIAL INC.

    $116,165 raised

    2019 Commercial Fundraiser

    $81,178 to charity

Amounts are as filed and do not add up: a commercial coventurer reports one promotion's whole gross once for each charity that shared in it. A campaign may also name more than one registered charity, in which case it appears on each.

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.