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.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in North Carolina.
- Base
- $57k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $127k
- Benefits
- $143k
- Base
- $237k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $38k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $107k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $12k
- Benefits
- $60k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/ceo Above 90th percentile | $57k | — | $127k | $143k | $349k $370k |
Dir. of Planning Unclassified | $237k | — | $38k | — | $298k $316k |
Evp/coo/cfo/sec Officer (Unspecified) | $107k | — | $12k | $60k | $201k $213k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Christian Research Institute Inc equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Climbed 8%
over 3 years
From $323k in 2021 to $349k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 8% from 2021 to 2024, while revenue fell 31%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Christian Research Institute Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Christian Research Institute Inc earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Christian Research Institute Inc received $349,199 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Religion-Related organizations in North Carolina: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Christian Research Institute Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in North Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Christian Research Institute Inc falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Christian Research Institute Inc equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are Christian Research Institute Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Christian Research Institute Inc reported $1.7M in total revenue and $2.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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