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Religion : Religious Media and Broadcasting
Board Leadership
Edward Baker
Chairman
CEO
Edward Baker
President
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Positive Alternative Radio, Inc. (PAR, Inc.) is a listener supported radio ministry based in Blacksburg, Virginia. PAR, Inc. currently has seven Christian music stations: Joy FM 88.9 (WJYW) in Union City, Ohio; Spirit FM (WRXT) in Lynchburg, Virginia; WCQR in Gray, Tennessee; WPER in Warrenton, Virginia; Joy FM 98.3 (WOKE) in South Shore, Kentucky; Joy FM (WXRI, WTJY, WPIR, WTTX) in North Carolina and Virginia; and Joy FM 88.1 (WPCN) in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Positive Alternative Radio, Inc. (PAR, Inc.) is a listener supported radio ministry based in Blacksburg, Virginia. PAR, Inc. currently has seven Christian music stations: Joy FM 88.9 (WJYW) in Union City, Ohio; Spirit FM (WRXT) in Lynchburg, Virginia; WCQR in Gray, Tennessee; WPER in Warrenton, Virginia; Joy FM 98.3 (WOKE) in South Shore, Kentucky; Joy FM (WXRI, WTJY, WPIR, WTTX) in North Carolina and Virginia; and Joy FM 88.1 (WPCN) in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
68.5% | |
Administrative Expenses | 22.8% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 8.6% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.10 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.92 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 4.0% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 43.7% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Positive Alternative Radio, Inc. (VA) | 76.39 | |
Relevant Radio (WI) | 92.02 | |
Ave Maria Radio (MI) | 87.20 | |
Proverbs 31 Ministries (NC) | 92.56 | |
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries (AR) | 89.50 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $5,645,278 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $0 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $5,645,278 |
Program Service Revenue | $1,530,435 |
Total Primary Revenue | $7,175,713 |
Other Revenue | $68,160 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $7,243,873 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $4,682,074 |
Administrative Expenses | $1,385,872 |
Fundraising Expenses | $613,705 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $6,681,651 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $562,222 |
Net Assets | $6,034,425 |
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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Educational Broadcasting | $4,682,074 | 100.0% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2018-12 | 06/01/2020 | 76.39 | |||||||
2017-12 | 07/01/2019 | 81.05 | |||||||
2016-12 | 03/01/2019 | 77.56 | |||||||
2016-12 | 04/01/2018 | 71.00 | |||||||
2015-12 | 05/01/2017 | 70.69 | |||||||
2014-12 | 06/01/2016 | 74.83 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2013-12 | 07/01/2015 | 75.72 | |||||||
2012-12 | 04/01/2014 | 74.04 | |||||||
2011-12 | 07/01/2013 | 63.29 | |||||||
2010-12 | 02/01/2012 | 50.34 | ![]() |
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2009-12 | 09/20/2011 | 59.45 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-12 | 03/01/2011 | 74.99 | |||||||
2008-12 | 05/01/2010 | 90.41 | |||||||
2007-12 | 02/01/2009 | 91.28 | |||||||
2006-12 | 04/01/2008 | 90.62 | |||||||
2005-12 | 06/01/2007 | 73.76 | |||||||
2004-12 | 04/01/2006 | 95.92 | |||||||
2003-12 | 08/01/2005 | 95.71 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 52-1440112 |
Name in IRS Master File | POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO INC |
NTEE Code | A34 |
NTEE Classification | Radio |
NTEE Type | Arts, Culture and Humanities |
Classification | Charitable Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (121) Radio or television broadcasting (994) Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code |
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 | 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 | June, 1986 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | December |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$45,283 | 0.67% | Edward Baker | President | |
Other Salaries of Note | ||||
$116,265 | 1.74% | Brian Sanders | Executive Vice President | |
$107,174 | 1.60% | Frankie Morea | Vice President of Programming |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Positive Alternative Radio, Inc. (VA) | 76.39 | |
SAT-7 (MD) | 85.03 | |
Truth For Life (OH) | 100.00 | |
Christ for all Nations (FL) | 89.18 | |
World Radio Network (TX) | 87.19 |
This charity has an official representative registered with Charity Navigator.
Positive Alternative Radio, Inc.
P.O. Box 889
Blacksburg,
VA 24063
tel: (540) 961-2377
fax: (540) 951-5282
EIN: 52-1440112
Edward Baker
Chairman
Edward Baker
President
Charity Navigator
299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923