Vss Catholic Communications Inc
- Assets
- $7.1m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Omaha, NE
- Founding
- 12/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-1857425
Organization Overview
Vss Catholic Communications Inc is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Vss Catholic Communications Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vss Catholic Communications Inc 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, Vss Catholic Communications Inc generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.3% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEDICATED TO ANSWERING THE CALL OF THE LATE HOLY FATHER, ST. JOHN PAUL II, FOR A NEW EVANGELIZATION. OUR CHARISM IN THE MISSION OF EVANGELIZATION IS TO BROADLY EMPLOY BROADCAST MEDIA TO TRANSMIT THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST WITH THE FULLNESS OF THE LIVING TRADITION AS PRESERVED, REVERED AND PROCLAIMED BY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. DBA SPIRIT CATHOLIC RADIO NETWORK, OPERATES SEVEN FULL-POWER FM RADIO STATIONS ACROSS NEBRASKA WHICH SERVES NEBRASKA, WESTERN IOWA, AND PARTS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, MISSOURI, WYOMING AND KANSAS - REACHING OVER 2 MILLION POTENTIAL LISTENERS. THERE ARE PLANS FOR FOUR MORE STATIONS IN NEBRASKA THROUGH 2023. WE ALSO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT TO NINE LOW-POWERED FM AFFILIATE STATIONS. WE ARE CHALLENGING OUR LISTENERS TO GROW IN THEIR FAITH EACH DAY. WE FEEL THAT THE BIGGEST PROBLEM WE HAVE TO ADDRESS IS THE MORAL DECAY OF OUR CULTURE AND LIFE OF SELFISHNESS LIVED BY MANY PEOPLE. IF PEOPLE GROW IN THEIR FAITH, THEY BECOME MORE ALTRUISTIC AND LIVE THEIR LIVES FOR OTHERS THAT EXPRESSES ITSELF THROUGH KINDNESS, CHARITY AND SELFLESSNESS. JESUS CHRIST AND THE TEACHINGS OF HIS CHURCH SHOW US THE WAY TO DO THAT. WE PROCLAIM THAT 'WAY OR MESSAGE THROUGH THE AIRWAVES. WE ARE CHALLENGED TO ENCOURAGE MORE PEOPLE TO LISTEN SO THAT THEY MAY GROW IN THEIR FAITH AND BE CHANGE AGENTS IN THE WORLD. WE AIM TO HAVE A PRESENCE AT SECULAR EVENTS ACROSS THE LISTENING AREA WHERE WE INTRODUCE PEOPLE TO JESUS. PARTNERING WITH LOCAL MINISTRIES AND APOSTOLATES, PARISHES AND SCHOOLS. WE PRODUCE AND PROMOTE LOCALLY PRODUCED PROGRAMS THAT INVITE, INFORM AND INSPIRE PEOPLE TO LEARN ABOUT JESUS CHRIST: SPIRIT MORNINGS, ROSARY, MASS, HOLINESS HELPERS, WITNESS, READY TO STAND, BISHOP JOENSEN AND FAITH AND FAMILY FINANCE. THROUGH CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, WE BRING TOP CATHOLIC APOLOGISTS, SPEAKERS, EVANGELISTS ACROSS THE LISTENING AREA. WE UTILIZE SEVERAL HUNDRED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP US WITH OUR OUTREACH EFFORTS THAT SPAN THE ENTIRE COVERAGE AREA. THOSE VOLUNTEERS ARE MANAGED BY A CAPABLE STAFF OF 15 FULL-TIME STAFF AND 1 PART-TIME STAFF MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Jorgensen Dir Of Sales & Underwriting | 48 | $116,532 | |
Jim Carroll Executive Director And Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $114,653 |
Bernie Schaefer Vice President Of Development | 45 | $111,003 | |
Rev Ken Borowiak Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Carney President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Lawler Treasurer Thru 11/21 | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $2,410,594 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,410,594 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,792 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $12,500 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,427,964 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $153,245 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,815 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $902,120 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,677 |
| Other employee benefits | $122,445 |
| Payroll taxes | $73,280 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $21,087 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,730 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $126,018 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $246,021 |
| Travel | $6,881 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,735 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,686 |
| Insurance | $44,994 |
| All other expenses | $11,730 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,881,133 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,732,082 |
| 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 | $628,407 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $4,697,500 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,057,989 |
| 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 | $6,877,349 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $180,640 |
| 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 | $7,057,989 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Vss Catholic Communications Inc has recieved totaling $14,331.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sunshine Foundation Trust Omaha, NE PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF MISSION OF EVANGELIZATION | $7,500 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $6,635 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $196 |
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