College Sports Communicators Inc is located in Greenwood, IN. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (N40) the organization is classified as: Sports Associations & Training Facilities, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, College Sports Communicators Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. College Sports Communicators Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, College Sports Communicators Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.3% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, College Sports Communicators Inc has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $135,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ASSIST COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS PROFESSIONALS AT ALL COLLEGIATE LEVELS WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION, HELPING ITS MEMBERS DEAL IN A STRATEGIC AND EFFECTIVE MANNER WITH THE VARIOUS ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT EXIST WITHIN THE FAST-PACED AND EVER-CHANGING COLLEGIATE COMMUNICATIONS ENVIRONMENT. PLAY A SIGNIFICANT LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCE ROLE WITHIN THE OVERALL COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS ENTERPRISE, THUS HELPING OTHER MANAGEMENT GROUPS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE MEMBERSHIPS DEAL WITH THE SET OF COMMUNICATIONS-BASED ISSUES THAT IS THE MOST COMPLEX AND CHALLENGING IN HISTORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS ORGANIZATION INCLUDE PROVIDING A COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS AND CREATIVE CONTENT PROFESSIONALS IN PROMOTING THE IMAGE OF THEIR INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR PROFESSION BOTH INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY; ENCOURAGING DISCUSSING OF ISSUES AND EXCHANGE OF IDEAS THAT IMPACT AND ENHANCE THE IMAGE OF THEIR INSTITUTIONS AND THE ROLE OF ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS AND CREATIVE CONTENT PROFESSIONALS; PROVIDING HELPFUL INFORMATION TO THESE PROFESSIONALS VIA AN ANNUAL CONVENTION, WEBINARS, E-BLASTS, ETC; PROVIDING AND ENCOURAGING AN EMPHASIS ON DIVERSITY IN THE AREAS OF GENDER, RACE AND DIVISIONAL REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING IDEAS AND RESOURCES TO ENHANCE CURRENT AND DEVELOP NEW RECOGNITION PROGRAMS FOR COLLEGIATE STUDENT-ATHLETES AND ATHLETIC PROFESSIONALS; AND ALIGNING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MISSIONS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE ORGANIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Erik Christianson Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $203,118 |
Will Roleson Associate Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $84,331 |
Jeff Hodges Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $20,000 |
John Paquette Pres(start6/15) 1st Vp(thru6/14) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Trainor 1st Vp(start6/15) 2nd Vp(thru6/14) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Beth Challoner 2nd Vp(start6/15) 3rd VP (thru6/14) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $995,229 |
Investment income | $85,307 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $103,692 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,267,329 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $30,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $38,023 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $307,449 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $268,508 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,592 |
Other employee benefits | $97,190 |
Payroll taxes | $43,572 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $14,775 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,878 |
Office expenses | $23,892 |
Information technology | $84,839 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $97,285 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $546,029 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,470 |
Insurance | $5,659 |
All other expenses | $23,733 |
Total functional expenses | $1,764,686 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $140,624 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,864 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,044,101 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $99,538 |
Total assets | $3,298,127 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,877 |
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 | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $8,877 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $3,289,250 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,298,127 |
Over the last fiscal year, College Sports Communicators Inc has awarded $30,000 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA PURPOSE: INTERNSHIP GRANT | $7,500 |
CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: INTERNSHIP GRANT | $7,500 |
ASHLAND UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: INTERNSHIP GRANT | $7,500 |
WARTBURG COLLEGE PURPOSE: INTERNSHIP GRANT | $7,500 |