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The Family Radio Network, Inc.

The Family broadcasts hope, strength and encouragement.

four stars

91.00

1909 West Second Street Appleton, WI 54914
tel: (800) 236-9364   Web Site
EIN: 39-1280969

Board Leadership
Chris Wise
President

CEO
Sonia Barham
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.00 four stars
  Financial 87.92 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Family is owned and operated by The Family Radio Network, Inc. a non-profit organization, founded in 1969.

The Family's mission is to broadcast the hope of Jesus Christ to strengthen and encourage listeners.

The Family is owned and operated by The Family Radio Network, Inc. a non-profit organization, founded in 1969.

The Family's mission is to broadcast the hope of Jesus Christ to strengthen and encourage listeners.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Number of crisis agencies participating in the Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive
89
Number of new donors
755
Number of overall donors
3,579
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This impact information is current as of January 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

three stars

87.92

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 12/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 73.0%
  Administrative Expenses 16.8%
  Fundraising Expenses 10.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.14
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.74
  Program Expenses Growth 5.9%
  Liabilities to Assets 5.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by The Family Radio Network, Inc. on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by The Family Radio Network, Inc. on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
The Family Radio Network, Inc. (WI) 91.00 four stars
Far East Broadcasting Company (CA) 93.40 four stars
Turning Point (CA) 87.21 three stars
The Christophers (NY) 85.58 three stars
Heart of the Nation Catholic Mass (WI) 86.79 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,375,052
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,375,052
   Program Service Revenue $781,017
Total Primary Revenue $2,156,069
   Other Revenue $12,990
TOTAL REVENUE $2,169,059
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,214,720
   Administrative Expenses $254,668
   Fundraising Expenses $161,178
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,630,566
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $538,493
   
Net Assets $2,768,733

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
Broadcasts $1,214,720 100.0%

Ratings History
The Family Radio Network, Inc. has received 3 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 12/01/2019 91.00 four stars
2017-12 06/01/2019 91.99 four stars
2016-12 02/01/2018 92.99 four stars
2015-12 12/22/2017 86.55 three stars
2015-12 11/01/2017 84.72 three stars
2015-12 04/01/2017 81.70 three stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 78.12 two stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 12/01/2015 84.20 three stars
2013-12 07/01/2015 74.09 two stars
2012-12 02/01/2014 68.86 one star

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 39-1280969
Name in IRS Master File THE FAMILY RADIO NETWORK INC
NTEE Code [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Classification [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Type [Not Provided by IRS]
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes.  509(a)(2)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date August, 1981
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$86,328 5.29% Sonia Barham CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
The Family Radio Network, Inc. (WI) 91.00 four stars
WRVM (WI) 85.73 three stars
Heart of the Nation Catholic Mass (WI) 86.79 three stars
Lamb & Lion Ministries (TX) 95.54 four stars
Ligonier Ministries (FL) 89.81 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

The Family Radio Network, Inc.
1909 West Second Street
Appleton, WI 54914
tel: (800) 236-9364
fax: (920) 749-0474
EIN: 39-1280969

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Board Leadership

Chris Wise
President

CEO

Sonia Barham
Chief Executive Officer

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