Strong Tower Christian Media
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Xenia, OH
- Founding
- 08/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 26-1777180
Organization Overview
Strong Tower Christian Media is located in Xenia, OH. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (X80) the organization is classified as: Religious Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Strong Tower Christian Media employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Strong Tower Christian Media 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 12/2020, Strong Tower Christian Media generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 9.1% per year over the past 6 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 2016, Strong Tower Christian Media has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $254,510. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO OPERATE, MAINTAIN AND ASSIST NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INCLUDING THE OPERATION OF CHRISTIAN RADIO STATIONS AND THE USE OF OTHER MEDIA FORMS TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO OPERATE, MAINTAIN AND ASSIST NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INCLUDING THE OPERATION OF CHRISTIAN RADIO STATIONS AND THE USE OF OTHER MEDIA FORMS TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.
TO OPERATE, MAINTAIN AND ASSIST NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES,INCLUDING THE OPERATION OF CHRISTIAN RADIO STATIONS AND THE USE OF OTHER MEDIA FORMS TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tracy Figley President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $86,422 |
B Richard Bowersox Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Fessler Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kathy Farrell Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Jerry Flexman Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Marcus Thompson Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,299,154 |
| Investment income | $37,925 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$48,152 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $127,652 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,058,080 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $84,161 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $676,704 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,869 |
| Other employee benefits | $158,044 |
| Payroll taxes | $49,478 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $95,118 |
| Advertising and promotion | $51,955 |
| Office expenses | $46,769 |
| Information technology | $41,919 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $154,411 |
| Travel | $15,876 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $83,386 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,625,034 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $270,436 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $297,823 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $52,628 |
| 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 | $50,230 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,130,418 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $17,500 |
| Total assets | $3,164,622 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,808 |
| 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 | $8,374 |
| Total liabilities | $67,182 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,097,440 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Strong Tower Christian Media has awarded $43,500 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Juan, PR PURPOSE: MISSION SUPPORT | $18,000 |
Xenia, OH PURPOSE: MISSION SUPPORT | $11,100 |
Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: MISSION SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Cary, NC PURPOSE: MISSION SUPPORT | $6,900 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Strong Tower Christian Media has recieved totaling $35,685.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $30,500 |
Lifeway Foundation Inc Lott, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT CHRISTIAN RADIO | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $185 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ave Maria Communications Ann Arbor, MI | $1,086,380 | $2,682,742 |
Keys For Kids Grand Rapids, MI | $1,443,130 | $1,799,549 |
Strong Tower Christian Media Xenia, OH | $3,164,622 | $2,058,080 |
Audio Scripture Ministries Holland, MI | $1,970,304 | $2,131,830 |
Friends Publishing Corporation Philadelphia, PA | $3,645,326 | $1,330,635 |
Montrose Broadcasting Corporation Montrose, PA | $2,692,009 | $1,265,627 |
Somerset Educational Broadcasting Foundation Somerset, KY | $562,912 | $918,538 |
Soulmedic Media Group Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $2,247,973 | $1,463,247 |
Men Of Iron Manheim, PA | $578,987 | $845,411 |
Jehu Ministries International Grand Rapids, MI | $3,457,860 | $295,096 |
Salt & Light Media Ministries Inc Lewisburg, PA | $727,265 | $666,506 |
Christian Family Media Ministries Inc Bowling Green, KY | $378,312 | $518,574 |