Defenders Media is located in West Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (X80) the organization is classified as: Religious Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Defenders 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 12/2021, Defenders Media generated $135.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $138.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.7% 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.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
SUPPORT OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES OFFERING A DEFENSE OF THE CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW THROUGH EVENTS AND MEDIA CHANNELS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Thomas K Jaros President | 0 | $0 | |
Stephen Norton Board Member | 0 | $0 | |
David Montoya Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $84,396 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $53,405 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $783 |
Total Revenue | $134,978 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $69,886 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $9,843 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $172 |
Other expenses | $58,724 |
Total expenses | $138,625 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $29,894 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $43,918 |
Total liabilities | $4,992 |
Net assets or fund balances | $38,926 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Defenders Media has recieved totaling $24,010.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Arthur G Jaros Sr And Dawn L Jaros Charitable Tr Oak Brook, IL PURPOSE: FUNDING OF CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS MINISTRY | $24,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10 |
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