Marriage Today is located in Southlake, TX. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2019, Marriage Today employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Marriage Today 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 12/2019, Marriage Today generated $9.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 12/2019. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 5 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
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ESTABLISH, STRENGTHEN, SAVE, RESTORE FAMILY & MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH A BIBLICAL MESSAGE OF HEALING, RESTORATION, HOPE, ENCOURAGEMENT. OUR PASSION & PURPOSE IS TO EQUIP FAMILIES WITH THE TEACHING &
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DAILY TV BROADCAST OF A CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE PROGRAM ENTITLED "MARRIAGE TODAY" THE SHOW WAS BROADCAST NATIONWIDE AND IN MORE THAN 200 COUNTIRES VIA THE INTERNET, WITH A POTENTIAL VIEWING AUDIENCE OF GREATER THAN 80 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS.
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY MINISTRY PUBLICATIONS AND RESOURCES. MATERIALS SUPPORTING THE TEACHINGS OF MINISTRY WERE DISTRIBUTED CONSISTING OF SINGLE AUDIO TAPES/AUDIO SETS, BOOKS, MUSIC AND MINISTRY CDS, VIDEO SINGLES/SETS MONTHLY TEACHING SUBSCRIPTIONS ON CD'S AND DVDS
EVENTS ENTITLED "XO CONFERENCES". THESE EVENTS ARE ESTABLISHED FOR MARRIED COUPLES. COACHES AND COUNSELORS ARE AVAILABLE DURING THE EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Josh Sluder Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Todd Lane Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Blynda Lane Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Daystar Television Network Airtime | 12/30/19 | $371,450 |
Our Serviceworks Call Center | 12/30/19 | $239,675 |
Spectrum Printing & Promotions Printed Content | 12/30/19 | $264,641 |
Rpai Southwest Managements Rent | 12/30/19 | $226,136 |
Echo Legacy Five Royalties | 12/30/19 | $116,394 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $974,784 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,223,415 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $619,888 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,198,199 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,924,007 |
Investment income | $5,874 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$860,022 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,531,449 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $9,799,507 |
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. | $426,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $130,650 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $1,651,151 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,439 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $82,251 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $35,120 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $68,374 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $84,535 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $245,772 |
Advertising and promotion | $309,373 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $1,714 |
Occupancy | $365,134 |
Travel | $358,809 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $76,160 |
Payments to affiliates | $168,313 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $51,250 |
Insurance | $28,296 |
All other expenses | $1,855,448 |
Total functional expenses | $6,034,447 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $121,405 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,856,897 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $431 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $146,627 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $44,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,822,933 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $14,254 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $7,006,547 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $601,282 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $304,027 |
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 | $18,804 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $553,798 |
Total liabilities | $1,477,911 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,528,636 |
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 | $7,006,547 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Marriage Today has recieved totaling $344,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Lee Merrick Foundation Inc Dallas, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $334,000 |
Community Foundation Of Southwest Louisiana Lake Charles, LA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
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Pioneer Bible Translators Dallas, TX | $22,558,672 | $19,174,102 |
Society Of St Vincent De Paul Archdiocese Of Galveston-Houston Houston, TX | $7,339,150 | $16,634,792 |
E3 Partners Ministry Plano, TX | $6,012,362 | $14,710,236 |
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Sower Of Seeds International Ministries Inc Keller, TX | $3,316,148 | $10,449,598 |
Restore Hope Ministries Inc Tulsa, OK | $8,417,745 | $10,753,534 |
Les Feldick Ministries Kinta, OK | $8,711,680 | $12,215,004 |
Union Gospel Mission Of Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | $65,887,376 | $29,455,408 |
Minnie Slaughter Veal Memorial Fund Dallas, TX | $15,276,892 | $11,585,960 |