EIN 33-0596423

Answers in Genesis (AIG)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,646
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Answers in Genesis is an apologetics (Christianity-defending) ministry, dedicated to enabling Christians to defend their faith and to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ effectively.
Total revenues
$42,147,192
2023
20192020202120222023$40m$60m
Total expenses
$27,574,043
2023
20192020202120222023$20m$40m
Total assets
$172,867,081
2023
20192020202120222023$70m$0.1b
Num. employees
1,646
2023
2019202020212022202301k2k

Program areas at AIG

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.
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 website 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 mission-related activities on the home and foreign fields by providing funds, resource materials, and speakers. Ministry Outreach (Radio) - The 60-second radio program "Answers with Ken Ham" includes a wide range of topics related to a literal interpretation of the Bible and is broadcast daily on over 1,100 radio outlets worldwide, including over 100 Spanish language stations.
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).
Ark Encounter, LLC pays management fees to AiG for services such as managerial oversight, operation, advice, counsel, and any other related services needed by the Ark Encounter.

Grants made by AIG

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Center for Religious ExpressionProgram Related$6,000

Who funds Answers in Genesis (AIG)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Signatry / Servant FoundationReligious Ministry$9,219,800
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncEvangelism$925,303
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$847,713
...and 67 more grants received totalling $12,439,826

Personnel at AIG

NameTitleCompensation
Ken HamSpeaker , Author , and Founder Chief Executive Officer of
Martyn IlesExecutive Chief Executive Officer of
Paul SalmonChief Operating Officer$128,593
Scott FetzerChief Financial Officer$146,276
Dan ZordelChief Marketing Officer$109,867
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for AIG

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$23,885,755
Program services$11,621,587
Investment income and dividends$880,056
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$215,615
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$257,935
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$4,759,139
Miscellaneous revenues$527,105
Total revenues$42,147,192

Form 990s for AIG

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2023-062024-05-09990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 12, 2025
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $925,303 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
January 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 4, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 3, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
November 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Headquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianOperates internationallyNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd
Petersburg, KY 41080
Metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
County
Boone County, KY
Website URL
answersingenesis.org/ 
Phone
(859) 727-2222
Facebook page
AnswersInGenesis 
Twitter profile
@aig 
IRS details
EIN
33-0596423
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0000731
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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