River Radio Ministries
- Assets
- $6.6m
- Revenue
- $4.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 04/1967
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 31-6068737
Organization Overview
River Radio Ministries, operating under the name One Connection Media Group, is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (X84) the organization is classified as: Religious Radio, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, One Connection Media Group employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. One Connection Media Group 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 12/2021, One Connection Media Group generated $4.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.1% per year over the past 7 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, One Connection Media Group has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $130,135. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RIVER RADIO MINISTRIES ENCOURAGES CONNECTIONS AND SHARES JESUS THROUGH CHRISTIAN MUSIC AND COMPELLING DJ CONTENT AND STORIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
RADIO BROADCASTING OF UPLIFTING AND ENCOURAGING MUSIC REACHING APPROXIMATELY 155,000 LISTENERS EACH WEEK IN MARKETS TOTALING 1.7 MILLION IN TERMS OF TOTAL POPULATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dan Baughman President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $193,311 |
Scott Thomson CFO | Officer | 40 | $152,141 |
Bill Montgomery Director Of Sales | Officer | 40 | $140,855 |
Joshua Hooper Program Director | 40 | $110,457 | |
Steven Levin Chief Engineer | 40 | $105,935 | |
Gene Bailey Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Nielsen Audio Provider Of Ratings Information | 12/30/20 | $152,373 |
Vidare Creative Fundraising Consultant | 12/30/20 | $117,772 |
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 | $2,393,127 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,393,127 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $90,373 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,480 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$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 | $4,393,639 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $24,880 |
| 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. | $523,816 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,576 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $1,398,210 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $291,979 |
| Payroll taxes | $142,222 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,629 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $400,935 |
| Advertising and promotion | $206,795 |
| Office expenses | $141,626 |
| Information technology | $111,710 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $187,361 |
| Travel | $52,786 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $176,157 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $194,656 |
| All other expenses | $293 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,914,945 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,608,909 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,591 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $693,884 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $212,363 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $57,185 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,651,509 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,699,357 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $704,457 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,630,255 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $97,857 |
| 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 | $97,857 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,532,398 |
| 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 | $6,630,255 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, River Radio Ministries has awarded $14,240 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Lancaster, OH PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $8,000 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $6,240 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that River Radio Ministries has recieved totaling $22,950.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: CULTURE | $12,700 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $10,250 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
River Radio Ministries Columbus, OH | $6,630,255 | $4,393,639 |
Russian Broadcasting Network Inc Southampton, PA | $342,255 | $1,939,456 |
Sonset Solutions Inc Elkhart, IN | $3,460,253 | $2,234,092 |
Fort Wayne Catholic Radio Group Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $1,612,895 | $1,190,616 |
Good News Media Inc Traverse City, MI | $1,795,301 | $1,267,658 |
St Gabriel Radio Inc Columbus, OH | $3,809,476 | $826,632 |
Northern Christian Radio Inc Gaylord, MI | $883,251 | $925,023 |
Sacred Heart Radio Inc Cincinnati, OH | $2,855,001 | $852,310 |
West Central Michigan Media Ministries Cadillac, MI | $4,038,110 | $1,144,493 |
Aramaic Broadcasting Network Inc Walled Lake, MI | $674,835 | $754,316 |
Side By Side Inc Toledo, OH | $75,570 | $539,588 |
Calvary Radio Network Valparaiso, IN | $565,390 | $862,881 |