Good News Communications Inc
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $142.0k
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Camarillo, CA
- Founding
- 04/1979
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 13-2965038
Organization Overview
Good News Communications Inc is located in Camarillo, CA. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Good News Communications Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Good News Communications Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2022, Good News Communications Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 08/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SINCE 1978, GOOD NEWS COMMUNICATIONS HAS REMAINED COMMITTED TO REDEEMING THE VALUES OF THE ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN ACCORDING TO BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES:1) BY INFLUENCING MEDIA EXECUTIVES TO ADOPT HIGHER STANDARDS, AND2) BY INFORMING AND EQUIPPING THE PUBLIC, ESPECIALLY CHURCHGOING FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GOOD NEWS MINISTRY IS DEDICATED TO REDEEMING THE VALUES OF THE MASS MEDIA OF ENTERTAINMENT WITH UNDERTAKINGS IN TELEVISION, RADIO, AND PUBLICATIONS. UNDER THE MOVIDEGUIDE BANNER, IT HOSTS A WEBSITE THAT OFFER REVIEWS OF MOVIES FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE. EACH YEAR GOOD NEWS HOSTS AN AWARD GALA IN HOLLYWOOD, WHERE IT REWARDS THE BEST FAMILY-FRIENDLY MOVIES AND TV SHOWS IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR, AS WELL AS THE MOST MORAL AND CHRIST-CENTERED FILMS FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS BASED ON GOOD NEWS' WORK IS PRESENTED DURING THE GALA, SHOWING STUDIO EXECUTIVES AND FILM MAKERS THAT FAMILY-FRIENDLY CONTENT CAN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE PROFITABILITY OF THEIR MOVIES. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, GOOD NEWS SPEAKS ALL AROUND THE COUNTRY AND THE WORLD ON THE INFLUENCE OF THE MEDIA AND HOW TO BE CULTURALLY WISE. GOOD NEWS IS SUPPORTED PRIMARILY THROUGH DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS FROM PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Theodore Baehr Chairman/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $94,077 |
Robert Baehr Coo/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $87,615 |
Pamela Putnam Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Walter Putnam Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Sherri Martin Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Rod Martin Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,972,274 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,972,274 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $210,867 |
| Investment income | $407 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,183,548 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $179,875 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,620 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $694,759 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $93,308 |
| Payroll taxes | $69,772 |
| Fees for services: Management | $44,342 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $16,294 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $55,040 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $165,962 |
| Advertising and promotion | $82,006 |
| Office expenses | $122,134 |
| Information technology | $49,633 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $81,619 |
| Travel | $128,719 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $41,379 |
| Interest | $1,228 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,797 |
| Insurance | $6,628 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,901,240 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,021,820 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $85,062 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $49,336 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,512,625 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $142,042 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,810,885 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $77,932 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $63,428 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $141,360 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,669,525 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,810,885 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Good News Communications Inc has recieved totaling $513,157.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: CULTURE | $258,780 |
Maclellan Foundation Inc Chattanooga, TN PURPOSE: FOR A MEDIA DRIVEN PROJECT. | $160,000 |
Sedwick Charitable Foundation Butler, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Ware Foundation Madison, MS PURPOSE: 2021 DONATION | $25,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $19,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $377 |
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