Church of Scientology International

What Church of Scientology International does

Church of Scientology International (CSI) is a California-domiciled non-profit religious organization founded in 1981 and headquartered at 6331 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, serving as the Mother Church of the Scientology religion. CSI directs a global network of more than 11,000 Churches, Missions and affiliated groups across 167 nations, delivering religious services including auditing (one-on-one spiritual counseling using the proprietary E-Meter), training, and life-improvement courses, alongside a portfolio of social betterment programs such as Narconon, Applied Scholastics, Criminon, the Way to Happiness, Volunteer Ministers, and human rights advocacy.

The organization's core technology stack centers on L. Ron Hubbard's religious methodologies and a proprietary media platform: the Scientology Network, a 24/7 television and streaming channel on DIRECTV Channel 320, AT&T U-verse, Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV reaching 240+ countries and territories in 17 languages, with content produced in-house by Scientology Media Productions. The Dianetics publication (22 million copies in circulation across 200+ nations and 50 languages) anchors the publishing business.

Revenue is generated through voluntary donations and tithes for religious services, auditing fees, and book/publication sales; the organization is privately held with no public funding rounds, traditional ownership, or disclosed financials. Distribution occurs through the direct church network, public information centers within each church (~500 films), e-commerce via Scientology.org, and the Scientology Network, with high-profile demand-generation via 14 consecutive years of Super Bowl advertising and David Miscavige as ecclesiastical leader and Chairman of the Religious Technology Center.

Name

Church of Scientology International

Legal name

Church of Scientology International

Website

https://scientologynews.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Church of Scientology International is a non-profit Mother Church directing 11,000+ Scientology Churches, Missions and affiliated groups across 167 nations, delivering auditing-based spiritual counseling, the Scientology Network media channel, and social betterment programs to a global congregation of members and the broader public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Media, Publishing & Broadcasting (Radio, TV, Digital, Press) (BPAGAJAI), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Religious/Faith-Based Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAF)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Spiritual counseling
• Religious publications
• Humanitarian programs
• Broadcast media network

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Religious Services and Donations: Members contribute through voluntary donations and tithes in exchange for religious counseling (auditing) services and participation in church activities.
2. Book and Publication Sales: Sale of Dianetics and Scientology books, materials, and related publications. Dianetics has accumulated 22 million copies in circulation across more than 200 nations, translated into 50 languages.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Church of Scientology International is a non-profit religious organization that delivers Scientology religious services globally through a network of more than 11,000 Churches, Missions and affiliated groups in 167 nations. Core offerings include auditing (one-on-one spiritual counseling using the proprietary E-Meter), religious training courses, publications (notably Dianetics with 22 million copies in circulation), the 24/7 Scientology Network television channel, and a portfolio of social betterment programs including Narconon drug rehabilitation, Applied Scholastics education, and Volunteer Ministers disaster response.

Product overview

Church of Scientology International operates as a religious organization with a multi-faceted portfolio centered on the Scientology religion and associated humanitarian programs. The core offerings include the Scientology Network (a 24/7 global television channel available on DIRECTV, streaming platforms, and mobile apps), the Dianetics book/publication (22 million copies across 200+ nations), and a network of 11,000+ churches worldwide. The organization also runs an extensive social betterment portfolio including the Way to Happiness moral code program, Scientology Volunteer Ministers disaster response, Narconon drug rehabilitation, Applied Scholastics education, Criminon justice reform, and human rights advocacy (CCHR, United for Human Rights). The ecosystem includes publications like Freedom Magazine and original video content through the Meet a Scientologist series. The religious services include auditing (spiritual counseling), training to become auditors, and congregational ceremonies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scientology Network: Global television network broadcasting 24/7 on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse, and streaming platforms including Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV. Reaches over 240 countries and territories in 17 languages.
• Dianetics
• Scientology Volunteer Ministers
• Narconon
• Applied Scholastics
• Freedom Magazine
• The Way to Happiness

Products and services

• Scientology Network Global 24/7 television network broadcasting across 240+ countries and territories on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse, Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV. Features original programming including Meet a Scientologist series, religious services broadcasts, and humanitarian content in 17 languages.
• Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health Foundational book presenting Dianetics spiritual healing technology, with 22 million copies in circulation across 200+ nations in 50 languages. Addresses mental health through techniques for unwanted sensations, emotions, irrational fears, and psychosomatic illnesses.
• The Way to Happiness Nonreligious moral code written by L. Ron Hubbard, distributed across 196 nations. Promotes societal benefits through moral values education and is featured in UN International Day of Happiness programming on Scientology Network.
• Scientology Volunteer Ministers Disaster response and humanitarian outreach program recognized worldwide, providing practical help during emergencies including LA fires and Middle Tennessee flooding.
• Narconon Drug rehabilitation initiative under Association for Better Living and Education (ABLE), offering purification programs to free individuals from drug and toxin-related mental and spiritual damage.
• Applied Scholastics Education program providing learning tools and study technology based on L. Ron Hubbard's methods, deployed in schools including programs in Sri Lanka.
• Criminon Justice reform program offering education and rehabilitation resources for inmates and those involved with the justice system.
• United for Human Rights / Youth for Human Rights Human rights education programs promoting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including resources for schools and community organizations.
• Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) Psychiatric watchdog organization advocating against psychiatric abuse and campaigning for mental health rights reform, with international chapters and protest activities.
• Freedom Magazine Official publication covering human rights issues, religious freedom news, and Church activities, positioned as a voice for human rights.
• Church of Scientology Religious Services (Auditing and Training) Religious services delivered through a global network of 11,000+ Churches, Missions and affiliated groups, including auditing (one-on-one spiritual counseling using the E-Meter), auditor training, and congregational ceremonies.
• Meet a Scientologist Original documentary series on Scientology Network featuring profiles of Scientologists from various professions and backgrounds, showcasing the personal impact of Scientology.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 million copies of Dianetics in circulation
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association for Better Living and Education (ABLE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026ABLE is the umbrella organization for Scientology's social betterment programs including Narconon, Applied Scholastics, and Criminon. These humanitarian initiatives operate globally addressing drug rehabilitation, education, and criminal reform. Results from ABLE's Narconon program in Mexico and Applied Scholastics programs in Sri Lanka were highlighted at the 2026 New Year celebration.
• WISE (World Institute of Scientology Enterprises)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026WISE provides business consulting expansion across various countries including the UK, Colombia, and Hungary, applying Scientology administrative technologies to business management.
• Religious Technology Center (RTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTC is a nonprofit religious organization formed in 1982 to preserve, maintain and protect the Scientology religion. It holds the ultimate ecclesiastical authority for the standard and pure application of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard's religious technologies.
• DIRECTV / AT&T U-versecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScientology Network broadcasts 24/7 on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, and AT&T U-verse platforms, reaching millions of subscribers.
• United Nations / OSCEminorOthersInternational bodies that have issued warnings about Germany's treatment of Scientologists. Referenced in Church statements regarding religious freedom advocacy.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Large global Christian religion with a comparable structure: worldwide congregation and temple network, extensive media operations including BYUtv and KSL, a publishing arm such as Deseret News, and a global humanitarian charity program. Best-in-class parallel to Scientology's church, publishing, broadcasting, and humanitarian portfolio.
• Christian Science (The Mother Church): Closely analogous to Scientology as a relatively young, founder-led religious movement headquartered in the US with a substantial publishing operation (Christian Science Monitor and Christian Science Publishing Society) and a worldwide congregation structure delivering spiritual healing services.
• Jehovah's Witnesses (Watchtower Bible and Tract Society): Global religion centered on prolific publishing (The Watchtower and Awake!) and a worldwide network of congregations (Kingdom Halls). The publishing scale across more than 100 languages and decentralized congregation model parallel Scientology's Dianetics volume and global church presence.
• Nation of Islam: US-based religious movement with a comparable profile: centralized charismatic leadership, owned media properties, health-focused programming, and persistent public controversy. Comparable on structure, mission-centering health, and dependence on a single living leader.
• ISKCON (Hare Krishna Movement): Global religious movement founded in 1966 by a single charismatic figure (A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada) with a worldwide temple and community network, food relief (Food for Life), and humanitarian programs. Era, founder-led origin, and structure are highly comparable to Scientology.
• Bahá'í Faith: Modern global religious community founded in the mid-19th century with elected leadership, worldwide Houses of Worship, social and economic development programs, and a history of persecution in certain jurisdictions. Comparable on global footprint, social-development arms, and religious-recognition struggles.
• Soka Gakkai International: Global lay Buddhist organization with a strong media footprint via publications and video, large event-based gatherings, and grassroots community structure. Comparable as a 20th-century founded movement building a global network combining media and community delivery.
• BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha: Global Hindu religious organization with an active temple-construction program in markets such as Abu Dhabi and New Jersey, central charismatic ecclesiastical leadership, cultural and community programming, and humanitarian services. Matches Scientology's recent surge of new flagship facility launches.

Broad incumbents

• Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN): Large legacy faith broadcaster (The 700 Club, CBN News, SuperChannel) with global TV distribution and a humanitarian arm (Operation Blessing). Comparable as a peer in faith-based media distribution, though it operates as a broadcast-focused incumbent rather than as an integrated congregation-media-publishing hybrid.
• EWTN Global Catholic Network: Largest Catholic media network in the world, broadcasting multiple channels globally in multiple languages with original programming and digital platforms. Comparable as a global faith broadcaster, although backed by an established historic denomination rather than acting as a mother-church in its own right.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/scientologynews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Scientology
• Facebookfacebook.com/scientologynewsroom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/church-of-scientology
• Instagraminstagram.com/scientology
• TikToktiktok.com/@scientology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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