THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THIS CORPORATION ARE TO PROMOTE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIBLE AND THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST; B) EDUCATE THE PUBLIC CONCERNING BIBLICAL MATTERS; C) TO CONDUCT BIBLICAL RESEARCH; D) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC CONCERNING R.G. LETOURNEAU, A GOD-FEARING MAN, AND E) INCREASE THE AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF GOD.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in Tennessee.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Median to 75th percentile | $70k $74k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MESSAGE OF LIFE MINISTRIES equaled 75% 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.
Held steady
from 2023
From $70k in 2023 to $70k 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 held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 16%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MESSAGE OF LIFE MINISTRIES
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MESSAGE OF LIFE MINISTRIES earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of MESSAGE OF LIFE MINISTRIES received $69,700 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Religion-Related organizations in Tennessee, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MESSAGE OF LIFE MINISTRIES compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in Tennessee, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MESSAGE OF LIFE MINISTRIES falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MESSAGE OF LIFE MINISTRIES equaled 75% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are MESSAGE OF LIFE MINISTRIES's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MESSAGE OF LIFE MINISTRIES reported $173k in total revenue and $93k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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