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The Family Radio Network Inc

EIN 39-1280969 · Appleton, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FAMILY BROADCASTS THE HOPE OF JESUS CHRIST TO STRENGTHEN AND ENCOURAGE LISTENERS. THE FAMILY FOCUSES ON OFFERING ON-AIR PROGRAMMING THAT WILL BRING HOPE, STRENGTH AND ENCOURAGEMENT.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
24 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
22
Volunteers
420
Highest pay
$140,947, senior accou

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $1.8 million spent. THE FAMILY RADIO NETWORK HELD ITS 33RD ANNUAL HELP FOR THE HOMELESS HYGIENE DRIVE WERE OVER 723,000 NEW HYGIENE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES WERE DONATED TO STOCK THE SHELVES OF 137 CRISIS PROGRAMS IN 22 COMMUNITIES ACROSS WISCONSIN. OVER 1,050 BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, AND CHURCHES HOSTED COLLECTION BOXES. IN AUGUST 2025, THE FAMILY RADIO NETWORK HELD ITS THIRD ANNUAL PB&J DRIVE (PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY). IN TOTAL, 9,245 POUNDSMORE THAN FOUR TONSOF PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY WERE DONATED, ENOUGH TO MAKE AN ESTIMATED 148,233 PB&J SANDWICHES. THE PB&J DRIVE DONATIONS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO FOOD BANKS AND CRISIS AGENCIES ACROSS WISCONSIN.

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 October 13, 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 1981.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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