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Northern Christian Radio Inc

EIN 38-2436530 · Gaylord, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BE A CHRIST CENTERED MEDIA MINISTRY THROUGH WHICH GOD IS CHANGING LIVES, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND IMPACTING COMMUNITIES FOR CHRIST IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN AND ONTARIO.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
51%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
14
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$140,439, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    51% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $929,231 spent. NORTHERN CHRISTIAN RADIO SERVES APPROXIMATELY 45 COUNTIES ALL OVER NORTHERN MICHIGAN AND ONTARIO AND IS ACTIVE IN ALL AREAS. IN APRIL 2025, NORTHERN CHRISTIAN RADIO STATIONS PROVIDED UPDATES AND MUCH NEEDED INFORMATION TO COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY A MAJOR ICE STORM. THIS INFORMATION INCLUDED EXPECTED POWER OUTAGE TIMES, HOW THAT WORK WAS CONTINUING, AND PLACES TO CONTACT FOR EMERGENCY MEALS AND SHELTER.WLJN SERVED AS AN EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM BROADCASTER, PROVIDING REGULAR TESTING AND WEATHER ALERTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SERVED AS A SAMARITAN'S PURSE COLLECTION CENTER, FROM WHICH OVER 1,100 BOXES WERE SENT, AND A THRIVE MEDICAL CLINIC "BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG" CAMPAIGN COLLECTION CENTER, HELPING RAISE MORE THAN $70,000. IN ADDITION, KEYS TO FREEDOM/GIFTS FOR KIDS SERVED OVER 60 FAMILIES OF INCARCERATED PARENTS. WE PROMOTED LOCAL CHURCH, NONPROFIT, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR; HOSTED FIVE "LUNCHES WITH LISTENERS; AND SPONSORED EVENTS SUCH AS FAITH NIGHT AT THE PITSPITTERS GAME AND THE FATHERHOOD WALK. WE ALSO WELCOMED SCHOOL-AGE FIELD TRIPS, CAREER CENTER (REHAB) STATION TOURS, AND A TRAIL LIFE SERVICE PROJECT, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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