The Grace Message
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Lubbock, TX
- Founding
- 10/2015
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 47-4022626
Organization Overview
The Grace Message is located in Lubbock, TX. The organization was established in 2015. 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 06/2021, Grace Message employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grace Message 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 06/2021, Grace Message generated $3.0m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 47.8% per year over the past 3 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GRACE MESSAGE IS ESTABLISHED TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE THE NEW COVENANT MESSAGE OF TOTAL FORGIVENESS IN CHRIST, FREEDOM UNDER GRACE, IDENTITY IN CHRIST, AND NEW LIFE IN HIM, SO THAT ALL MAY KNOW JESUS CHRIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE GRACE MESSAGE COMMUNICATES THE NEW COVENANT MESSAGE OF TOTAL FREEDOM UNDER GRACE, IDENTITY IN CHRIST, AND NEW LIFE IN HIM, SO THAT ALL MAY KNOW JESUS CHRIST. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED PRIMARILY THROUGH THE RADIO BROADCAST MINISTRY AND SIRIUS XM PROGRAMMING. A WEBSITE CURRICULUM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND THE MINISTRY ALSO COMMUNICATES THOUGH VARIOUS PRINTED AND RECORDED MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AT COMMUNITY CHURCHES.
DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE GRACE MESSAGE MERGED WITH A LOCAL CHURCH AND IS NOW OPERATING AS THE GRACE MESSAGE CHURCH. THE LOCAL CHURCH PROVIDES BIBLICAL TEACHING, CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES SUNDAY MORNING AND MANY OTHER TEACHING AND COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAMS THE REST OF THE WEEK. AN ONLINE, VIRTUAL CHURCH IS ALSO OFFERED WITH STREAMING OF SERVICES FROM THE LOCAL CHURCH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Farley President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $199,250 |
Laurence Benz Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.05 | $0 |
Tom Lirot Vice Chair Of The Board | Officer | 0.05 | $0 |
Michael Pike Director | Trustee | 0.05 | $0 |
Rex Robertson Chair Of The Board | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Wetherbe Director | Trustee | 0.05 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $27,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,947,188 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,974,288 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $28,087 |
| Investment income | $24 |
| 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 | $3,002,399 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,875 |
| 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. | $181,833 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,728 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $113,279 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $41,337 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,644 |
| Fees for services: Management | $14,699 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,667 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $91,100 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,800 |
| Advertising and promotion | $54,099 |
| Office expenses | $26,812 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,312 |
| Travel | $4,432 |
| 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 | $10,381 |
| Insurance | $4,715 |
| All other expenses | $96,976 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,174,253 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $437,897 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $1,807,477 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $33,870 |
| Total assets | $2,279,244 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,308 |
| 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 | $2,202 |
| Total liabilities | $41,510 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,237,734 |
| 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 | $2,279,244 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Grace Message has recieved totaling $20,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $20,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Insight For Living Frisco, TX | $23,454,072 | $19,904,687 |
Trinity Broadcasting Of Florida Inc Fort Worth, TX | $69,416,490 | $6,162,171 |
Lifeword Broadcast Ministries Conway, AR | $4,911,390 | $2,038,339 |
The Grace Message Lubbock, TX | $2,279,244 | $3,002,399 |
Radio Maria Spanish Inc Houston, TX | $253,292 | $1,081,472 |
Pastoral Reflections Institute Dallas, TX | $903,621 | $1,021,472 |
Catholic Community Radio Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $877,851 | $559,056 |
Hermanos De Radio Maria Inc Houston, TX | $0 | $338,991 |
Family Life Education Foundation Shreveport, LA | $172,957 | $399,672 |
Ministerio Radio Advenimiento Inc Irving, TX | $0 | $309,582 |
Brazos Tv Inc Alvarado, TX | $1,673,405 | $148,296 |
Broken Arrow Catholic Radio Inc Broken Arrow, OK | $0 | $415,496 |