Nonprofit · EIN 57-0931093
INSPIRATIONAL NETWORK INC
Also known as NEW INSPIRATIONAL NETWORK
Tax-exempt · INDIAN LAND, SC 29707
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $35,338,832 | $28,273,578 | $7,065,254 | $353,695,239 | $63,875,678 | $289,819,561 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $43,305,591 | $32,250,890 | $11,054,701 | $327,429,277 | $45,227,901 | $282,201,376 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,577,306
- Program service revenue
- $2,958,732
- Investment income
- $12,910,032
- Royalties
- $20,138
- Net rental income
- $3,867,624
- Other revenue
- $3,892,762
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $14,055
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $995,153
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,563,159
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,254,392
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $551,588
- Travel
- $94,834
- Depreciation
- $2,094,404
- Program services (functional)
- $18,644,566
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,567,786
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,061,226
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $327,429,277
- Total assets, end of year
- $353,695,239
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $63,875,678
- Net assets, end of year
- $289,819,561
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $88,875,672
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,364,777
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $289,819,561
- Gross unrelated business income
- $3,872,624
- Gross receipts
- $35,338,832
- Employees
- 91
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles David Cerullo | Director / President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $132,587 | $4,870,938 | $35,672 |
| Dale S Ardizzone Esq | General Counsel & Corp Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 | $2,045,925 | $61,487 |
| Robert I Brace | CFO & Corp Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 | $779,647 | $55,712 |
| Benjamin Cerullo | Dir/EVP Ministry Outreach/COO Crossr Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $423,892 | $0 | $55,561 |
| Barbara Cerullo | Dir/EVP Organizational Development Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $404,610 | $35,672 |
| David Robertson | COO, Ministry Outreach & Ops Officer | 50 | $379,573 | $0 | $55,713 |
| Gregory Richardson Esq | SVP Legal & Business Affairs Officer | 5 | $0 | $330,149 | $55,614 |
| John Rouda EVP | Media Ops & Tech Officer | 5 | $0 | $278,285 | $25,756 |
| Rebecca Zambrana | VP Human Resources Officer | 5 | $0 | $219,006 | $47,177 |
| Mark A Kramer EVP | Media/Tech Services (END 05/31/24) Officer | 5 | $0 | $227,215 | $37,414 |
| Kevin Mills | VP Organizational Development Officer | 5 | $0 | $225,551 | $29,719 |
| John Erick Roos EVP | Comm. & Research (END 06/07/24) Officer | 5 | $0 | $206,529 | $23,165 |
| Robert Dickson | VP Partner Relations Officer | 50 | $165,272 | $0 | $42,541 |
| Lisa Jo Mouradian | VP Ministry Comm & Ops Officer | 50 | $122,351 | $0 | $53,415 |
| William Baysinger Sr Dir | Media Planning & Syndication Highest-paid employee | 50 | $135,857 | $0 | $22,027 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Thorton | VP Corporate Communications Officer | 5 | $0 | $136,343 | $19,072 |
| Jacque Thomas | Director of Facilities Highest-paid employee | 50 | $120,292 | $0 | $34,044 |
| Vernon Johnson | Director of Security Highest-paid employee | 50 | $129,598 | $0 | $23,021 |
| Melinda Doster | Sr. Dir. Print Production & Data Ops Highest-paid employee | 50 | $119,581 | $0 | $17,281 |
| Benny Hyman Dir | Property Maintenance & Warehouse Highest-paid employee | 50 | $127,163 | $0 | $955 |
| Michael Black VP | Digital Init. & Mktg. (END 08/09/24) Officer | 50 | $113,107 | $0 | $7,772 |
| Albert Denson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Preudhomme | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Raichelle Glover | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Ramon Ardizzone | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebekah Henderson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Ray | Director (END 08/21/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles David Cerullo | Director / President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $127,488 | $5,263,604 | $34,856 |
| Dale S Ardizzone Esq | General Counsel & Corp Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 | $2,301,777 | $60,374 |
| Robert I Brace | CFO & Corp Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 | $679,489 | $54,529 |
| David Robertson | COO, Ministry Outreach & Operations Officer | 50 | $396,487 | $0 | $56,576 |
| Barbara Cerullo | Dir/EVP Organizational Development Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $409,040 | $34,856 |
| Benjamin Cerullo | Dir/EVP Ministry Outreach/COO Crossr Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $393,434 | $0 | $47,874 |
| Mark A Kramer | EVP Media Ops & Technology Services Officer | 5 | $0 | $383,017 | $41,685 |
| John Erick Roos | EVP Corp Communications & Research Officer | 5 | $0 | $345,646 | $51,965 |
| Gregory Richardson Esq | SVP Legal & Business Affairs Officer | 5 | $0 | $329,401 | $55,031 |
| Rebecca Zambrana | VP Human Resources Officer | 5 | $0 | $225,670 | $46,016 |
| Robert Dickson | VP Partner Relations Officer | 50 | $165,576 | $0 | $41,309 |
| Michael Black | VP Digital Initiatives & Marketing Officer | 50 | $167,581 | $0 | $11,432 |
| Lisa Jo Mouradian | VP Inspiration TV & Inspiration TV on Demand Officer | 50 | $124,016 | $0 | $53,708 |
| Melissa Thorton | VP Corporate Communications Officer | 5 | $0 | $142,989 | $21,518 |
| Angela York | Director of Facilities Highest-paid employee | 50 | $140,951 | $0 | $12,902 |
| William Baysinger | Sr Director, Media Planning & Syndication Highest-paid employee | 50 | $131,064 | $0 | $21,064 |
| Mark Queen | Sr Director Ministry Media Highest-paid employee | 50 | $129,407 | $0 | $22,046 |
| Beatrice Harris | Producer III Highest-paid employee | 50 | $129,567 | $0 | $19,107 |
| Ruben Landa | Producer III Highest-paid employee | 50 | $124,681 | $0 | $7,258 |
| Albert Denson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Preudhomme | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Raichelle Glover | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Ramon Ardizzone | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebekah Henderson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Ray | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3000 WORLDREACH DR, INDIAN LAND, SC 29707-6542
- In care of
- % INSP
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- C David Cerullo, 3000 WorldReach Drive, Indian Land, SC 29707
- Signed the 990
- Robert Brace, CFO & Treasurer
- Phone
- (803) 578-1000
- Website
- www.inspiration.org
- Return prepared by
- Deloitte Tax LLP
Mission
Impacting people for Christ worldwide through media.
Program accomplishments
- The promotion, production, and provision of religious, charitable, and educational programming communicating the gospel to peoples of the world though diverse media technologies, ranging from linear television and various server-based platforms including broadband, Internet, Social Media, wireless, as well as books, magazines, and digital articles. The potential television audience is more than 1 billion households domestically and internationally. The Ministry engages in online evangelism and works to enhance the Christian spiritual development of men, women, and children. Ministry program services include the distribution of direct Bible teaching and preaching, music shows, documentaries about the Christian faith, values-based entertainment programming, children's and teen's programming, articles, books, and other materials to disciple and encourage people in their walk of faith. The Ministry operates an international prayer center to respond to calls, emails, and mailed requests for prayer from people worldwide.Expenses $18,644,566 · grants $14,055 · revenue $2,978,870
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 57-0931093
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $353,695,239
- Income (IRS master file)
- $35,338,832
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $35,338,832 | $28,273,578 | $353,695,239 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $43,305,591 | $32,250,890 | $327,429,277 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $39,559,542 | $35,863,992 | $308,206,307 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 57-0931093).
Questions about INSPIRATIONAL NETWORK INC
- What is the EIN of INSPIRATIONAL NETWORK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INSPIRATIONAL NETWORK INC is 57-0931093.
- Is INSPIRATIONAL NETWORK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to INSPIRATIONAL NETWORK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INSPIRATIONAL NETWORK INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of INSPIRATIONAL NETWORK INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INSPIRATIONAL NETWORK INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of INSPIRATIONAL NETWORK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names C David Cerullo.
- Who are the officers and directors of INSPIRATIONAL NETWORK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 27 people; 17 received compensation from the organization, the highest $132,587 (Charles David Cerullo, Director / President & CEO).
- How much revenue does INSPIRATIONAL NETWORK INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $35,338,832, expenses of $28,273,578 and total assets of $353,695,239 at year end.
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