What Augustine Institute does

Augustine Institute is a Catholic educational apostolate founded in 2005 and operated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado with operational headquarters on a 284-acre campus in Florissant, Missouri. The organization's mission is to help Catholics understand, live, and share their faith through a portfolio of integrated formation products. Core offerings include the FORMED streaming platform (operated as a joint venture with Ignatius Press), The Amen App for mobile prayer and devotional content, the Word of Life PreK-8 Catholic curriculum, and the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology — described as the largest Catholic graduate school of theology in the United States, offering multiple Master of Arts degrees and certificates via on-campus and distance education. Augustine Institute Studios produces award-winning audio dramas, films, and the Lectio Bible Studies series, and the organization runs Catholic Market, an e-commerce storefront for Catholic books and materials.

The business model combines recurring subscription revenue (FORMED individual, family, and parish subscriptions plus diocesan partnership tiers), graduate school tuition, e-commerce sales, and charitable donations through periodic appeals and a recurring Mission Circle donor program. The customer base spans individual Catholics and families, Catholic parishes and dioceses, Catholic schools, and graduate students pursuing theological education. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via digital subscriptions, supplemented by diocesan and parish channel partnerships and event-driven engagement through Catholic conferences such as the ASCEND Eucharistic Revival. The organization recently completed a major capital deployment in 2024 with the purchase of the former Boeing Leadership Center campus, which now houses its headquarters, graduate school, conference facilities, and retreat lodges. Leadership is anchored by President Dr. Tim Gray, with executive roles including CIO John Doheny, Chief Content Officer Benjamin D. Akers, and Chief of Staff Gina Warner.

Name

Augustine Institute

Legal name

Augustine Institute, Inc.

Website

https://augustineinstitute.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Augustine Institute is a Catholic educational apostolate that delivers faith formation through the FORMED streaming platform, graduate theology degrees, K-8 curriculum, audio dramas, and e-commerce, serving individual Catholics, parishes, dioceses, and schools in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Education and Faith Formation

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Media, Publishing & Broadcasting (Radio, TV, Digital, Press) (BPAGAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA), Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD), Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG), Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters) (MPAJAHAI)

Keywords

• Catholic education
• Faith formation
• Religious media streaming
• Theological graduate programs
• Sacramental preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. FORMED Subscriptions: Subscription-based access to Catholic streaming content platform, available as parish-wide subscriptions, individual/family subscriptions, and diocesan partnership tiers. Generates recurring revenue through monthly and annual subscription fees.
2. Donations and Appeals: Nonprofit donation revenue from individual donors supporting the organization's mission, including periodic appeals (Fall Appeal, Spring Appeal) and Mission Circle recurring supporters.
3. Graduate School Tuition: Tuition revenue from graduate-level theology programs including Master of Arts degrees in Theology, Pastoral Theology, Biblical Studies, Leadership for New Evangelization, and Catholic Education.
4. Product Sales (Catholic Market): E-commerce sales of Catholic books, Bibles, audio products, sacramental preparation materials, and merchandise through the Catholic Market online storefront.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Augustine Institute delivers Catholic faith formation through a digital streaming platform (FORMED), a mobile app (The Amen App), a graduate school of theology offering Master of Arts degrees, and a PreK-8 curriculum (Word of Life). It produces and distributes Catholic content including Bible studies, sacramental preparation programs, audio dramas, and educational materials to individual Catholics, parishes, dioceses, and Catholic schools, complemented by an e-commerce storefront (Catholic Market) for books and faith resources.

Product overview

Augustine Institute is a Catholic educational apostolate offering a comprehensive portfolio of faith formation products and services. The organization operates primarily through its FORMED streaming platform (a joint venture with Ignatius Press) for Catholic content on demand, along with The Amen App mobile application. It runs the largest Catholic graduate school of theology in the country offering multiple master's degrees and certificates. Additional offerings include Word of Life K-8 curriculum, Lectio Bible Studies series, sacramental preparation programs (Symbolon, Marriage: Beloved, Eucharist: Presence, Confession: Forgiven, Baptism: Reborn), audio dramas and Radio Theatre productions, Augustine Institute Studios for filmmaking, and an e-commerce shop (Catholic Market) selling books and materials. The institute reaches millions globally through digital platforms and has recently expanded with a new 284-acre campus in St. Louis for in-person conferences, retreats, and on-campus education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FORMED: Catholic faith on-demand platform providing streaming content, bible studies, sacramental preparation, and faith formation resources for parishes and individuals.
• The Amen App
• Word of Life
• Lectio Bible Studies
• Augustine Institute Studios
• Symbolon
• Catholic Market

Products and services

• FORMED

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ignatius PresscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2026Joint venture partner for FORMED platform, the Catholic faith on-demand streaming service. Ignatius Press provides content and distribution while Augustine Institute manages the technology platform and operations.
• Catholic Men's Leadership AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2026Joint venture partner for Heroic Men website, a Catholic men's ministry platform providing content and resources for Catholic male leadership.
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2026Joint venture partner for Eucharistic Revival website supporting the national Catholic eucharistic renewal initiative.
• The St. Joseph FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2026Sponsor of ASCEND Eucharistic Revival regional Catholic conference in Pacific Northwest scheduled for May 16, 2026.
• The Ferry FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2026Sponsor of ASCEND Eucharistic Revival regional Catholic conference.
• Napa InstituteminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2026Sponsor of ASCEND Eucharistic Revival regional Catholic conference.
• St. Martin's UniversityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2026Sponsor of ASCEND Eucharistic Revival regional Catholic conference.
• EWTNminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2026Sponsor of ASCEND Eucharistic Revival regional Catholic conference.
• National Eucharistic CongressminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2026Sponsor of ASCEND Eucharistic Revival regional Catholic conference.
• Sacred Heart RadiominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2026Sponsor of ASCEND Eucharistic Revival regional Catholic conference.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Augustine_Inst
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCViR8Uk46_06QjqkTNlVu2Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/AugustineInst
• Instagraminstagram.com/augustine_institute

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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