Sonshine Media Group is located in Allentown, PA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (X82) the organization is classified as: Religious Television, 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. Sonshine Media Group is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Sonshine Media Group generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (44.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Sonshine Media Group has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $5,684,174. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE, DISTRIBUTE, FACILITATE AND BROADCAST RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND PROGRAMMING TO THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION AND BEYOND INCLUDING 10 MILLION PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW JERSEY TELEVISION VIEWERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Margaret Huber President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Huber Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Huber Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Huber Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $65,000 |
Investment income | $2,032,260 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $72,918 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,170,178 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,676,750 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $36 |
Total functional expenses | $4,686,786 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $321,053 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $250,000 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $2,345,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $77,028,162 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $79,944,215 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $79,944,215 |
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 | $79,944,215 |
Over the last fiscal year, Sonshine Media Group has awarded $4,676,750 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
CAPSTONE LEGACY FOUNDATION INC | | | $456,750 |
DOMINION BROADCASTING INC WLMB TVDBA RADIANT TV | | | $25,000 |
CAPSTONE LEGACY FOUNDATIONDBA AMERICAN PASTORS NETWORK | | | $20,000 |
LIGHTHOUSE SUPPORT | | | $4,175,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Cornerstone Television Inc Wall, PA | $10,269,080 | $4,421,732 |
Sonshine Media Group Allentown, PA | $79,944,215 | $2,170,178 |
Sonshine Family Television Corp Allentown, PA | $6,459,305 | $1,276,562 |
Danbi Christian Tv Inc Flushing, NY | $676,273 | $483,778 |
Domestic Church Media Foundation Trenton, NJ | $1,769,078 | $338,508 |
Jake Tv Inc Lakewood, NJ | $19,057 | $0 |
Promise Of Hope Ministries Hilliard, OH | $609,387 | $120,616 |
Isaac Tv canfield, OH | $29,397 | $0 |
John J Cummings Charitable Tr Amherst, NY | $986,232 | $40,608 |
Scala Media Inc Ridgewood, NY | $18,448 | $0 |
Communitas Dei Association New York, NY | $10,485 | $12,127 |
Gdm Broadcasting Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $23,220 | $0 |