Lifeword Broadcast Ministries is located in Conway, AR. The organization was established in 1969. 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 05/2022, Lifeword Broadcast Ministries employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lifeword Broadcast Ministries 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 05/2022, Lifeword Broadcast Ministries generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 05/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LIFEWORD BROADCAST MINISTRIES OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES. THIS PURPOSE IS ACCOMPLISHED BY DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCATION AND/OR DISTRIBUTION OF RADIO AND TELEVISION PROGRAMS, MUSIC AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MATERIALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GENERAL
BROADCASTING
DEPARTMENTAL
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Vincent Hernandez Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Marvin Delk Sr Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Ross Burgess Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Michele Corder Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Brad Wieneke Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Rodney Burns Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $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 | $929,199 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $929,199 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $19,491 |
Investment income | $22,457 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $55,200 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $512,505 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,038,339 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $43,759 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,752 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $393,835 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,145 |
Other employee benefits | $106,044 |
Payroll taxes | $21,134 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,700 |
Office expenses | $24,899 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,267 |
Travel | $37,606 |
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 | $31,786 |
Insurance | $4,882 |
All other expenses | $46,615 |
Total functional expenses | $1,671,009 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,152,324 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $15,034 |
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 | $14,172 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $600,258 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $2,541,275 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $588,327 |
Total assets | $4,911,390 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $85,816 |
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 | $85,816 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,041,669 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $783,905 |
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 | $4,911,390 |
Over the last fiscal year, Lifeword Broadcast Ministries has awarded $0 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Conway, AR PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO FOUNDATION OF WHICH LIFEWORD IS A BENEFICIARY. | $0 |
DISCIPLE GUIDE PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO DG FOR A PROGRAM TO HELP STRUGGLING CHURCHES WHICH ARE PROSPECTS FOR FUTURE FUNDING | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lifeword Broadcast Ministries has recieved totaling $0.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Bma Foundation Conway, AR PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT LIFEWORD BROADCAST MINISTRIES, INC.'S OPERATIONS. | $0 |
Beg. Balance | $1,015,066 |
Earnings | -$88,827 |
Net Contributions | $10,075 |
Ending Balance | $936,314 |
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