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Religion : Religious Media and Broadcasting
Board Leadership
Randy Carlson
Chairman, CEO
CEO
Evan Carlson
President
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Family Life Communications, a Biblical Christ-centered communications ministry dedicated to igniting transformation by affirming faith, inspiring hope and equipping each person into healthy relationships and growth in Christ. Family Life operates non-commercial radio stations in Michigan, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Wisconsin, Kansas, Georgia and Florida that broadcast Christian programming consisting of teaching, music, marriage, parenting and children's programs. In addition, stations serve their local communities by airing live remote broadcasts, new, public affairs programs and public service announcements as well as extensive involvement in community service work.
Family Life Communications, a Biblical Christ-centered communications ministry dedicated to igniting transformation by affirming faith, inspiring hope and equipping each person into healthy relationships and growth in Christ. Family Life operates non-commercial radio stations in Michigan, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Wisconsin, Kansas, Georgia and Florida that broadcast Christian programming consisting of teaching, music, marriage, parenting and children's programs. In addition, stations serve their local communities by airing live remote broadcasts, new, public affairs programs and public service announcements as well as extensive involvement in community service work.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
85.6% | |
Administrative Expenses | 5.0% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 9.2% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.09 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 2.49 | |
Program Expenses Growth | -1.5% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 5.1% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
Family Life Communications (AZ) | 94.28 | |
Truth For Life (OH) | 100.00 | |
Our Daily Bread Ministries (MI) | 89.76 | |
Jewish Voice Ministries International (AZ) | 90.44 | |
Right From The Heart Ministries (GA) | 91.92 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $8,938,529 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $0 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $8,938,529 |
Program Service Revenue | $592,973 |
Total Primary Revenue | $9,531,502 |
Other Revenue | $712,859 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $10,244,361 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $7,772,872 |
Administrative Expenses | $492,573 |
Fundraising Expenses | $995,824 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $9,261,269 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $983,092 |
Net Assets | $22,887,747 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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Family Life Radio | $3,182,108 | 40.9% |
Intentional Living | $658,053 | 8.5% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2019-06 | 12/23/2020 | 94.28 | |||||||
2017-12 | 10/01/2019 | 93.18 | |||||||
2016-12 | 02/01/2018 | 90.97 | |||||||
2015-12 | 03/01/2017 | 90.91 | |||||||
2014-12 | 06/01/2016 | 90.63 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-12 | 11/01/2015 | 85.93 | |||||||
2013-12 | 06/01/2015 | 86.67 | |||||||
2012-12 | 04/01/2014 | 88.27 | |||||||
2011-12 | 10/01/2012 | 93.79 | |||||||
2010-12 | 04/01/2012 | 87.82 | |||||||
2009-12 | 12/23/2011 | 90.47 | |||||||
2009-12 | 09/20/2011 | 74.88 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-12 | 03/01/2011 | 78.59 | |||||||
2008-12 | 06/01/2010 | 82.67 | |||||||
2007-12 | 03/01/2009 | 80.02 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 74-2462675 |
Name in IRS Master File | FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING SYSTEM |
NTEE Code | X84 |
NTEE Classification | Religious Radio |
NTEE Type | Religion-Related, Spiritual Development |
Classification | Religious Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (29) Other religious activities (121) Radio or television broadcasting |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Subordinate - the organization is a subordinate in a group ruling. |
Group Name | FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING SYSTEM |
Ruling Date | August, 1983 |
Filing Requirement | 990 - Group return |
Fiscal Year End | June |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | Compensation from Affiliates |
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Not compensated | -- | Randy L. Carlson | CEO | $217,431 |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Family Life Communications (AZ) | 94.28 | |
Truth For Life (OH) | 100.00 | |
Our Daily Bread Ministries (MI) | 89.76 | |
Luis Palau Association (OR) | 88.76 | |
Turning Point (CA) | 87.21 |
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Family Life Communications
P.O. Box 35300
Tucson,
AZ 85740
tel: (800) 776-1070
EIN: 74-2462675
Randy Carlson
Chairman, CEO
Evan Carlson
President
Charity Navigator
299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923