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Hope Media Group

EIN 74-2162248 · New Caney, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPE MEDIA GROUP'S (HMG) MISSION IS ENGAGING PEOPLE TO LOVE JESUS, SERVE OTHERS, AND SPREAD HOPE.

Income
$40.1 million
Spending
$39.2 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
12.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
238
Volunteers
870
Highest pay
$520,716, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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 June 30, 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. $26.6 million spent. HMG IS A FAMILY OF BRANDS THAT ENGAGES PEOPLE ACROSS THE NATION AND AROUND THE WORLD TO LOVE JESUS, SERVE OTHERS, AND SPREAD HOPE THROUGH RADIO, EVENTS, ONLINE CONTENT, AND MOBILE APPS. THEIR FAMILY OF BRANDS INCLUDE: KSBJ, WAYFM, VIDA UNIDA, NGEN RADIO, HOPE NATION, WAY LOUD, HOPE EVENTS, AND GOD LISTENS PRAYER APP. KSBJ FIRST WENT ON-AIR IN 1982 AND HAS BEEN STRIVING TO BE THE VOICE OF HOPE TO HOUSTON, TX AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS EVER SINCE. WAYFM IS A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED STATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY THAT PLAYS UPLIFTING MUSIC THAT BRINGS A POSITIVE RESET TO THE DAY. VIDA UNIDA IS FAMILY-ORIENTED AND INFLUENCED BY HISPANIC CULTURE WITH INSPIRATIONAL CHRISTIAN MUSIC AND MEDIA IN SPANISH. NGEN RADIO IS A FAITH-FORWARD PLACE FOR THE "NOW GENERATION." WE PLAY POSITIVE HIP HOP AND POP AND TACKLE IMPORTANT TOPICS HEAD-ON BECAUSE LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO NOT BE REAL.HOPE NATION IS A HUB FOR VIDEOS, PODCASTS, AND BLOGS, TO HELP CONNECT YOU TO LOVE JESUS, SERVE OTHERS, AND SPREAD HOPE.WAY LOUD IS A MIX OF CHRISTIAN ROCK FROM ARTISTS LIKE SKILLET, DEMON HUNTER, DISCIPLE, AND SWITCHFOOT. IT IS AVAILABLE 24/7 AND INCLUDES INTERACTION WITH A COMMUNITY OF ROCK FANS.HOPE EVENTS SPREADS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST BY PROMOTING BIBLICALLY-BASED CONCERTS AND GATHERINGS THROUGH THE COUNTRY.GOD LISTENS PRAYER APP CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH OTHERS, MAKING PRAYER TIMELY, INTERACTIVE, AND TANGIBLE. WHEN SOMEONE PRAYS FOR A REQUEST, THEY SHARE HOPE, SUPPORT, AND ENCOURAGEMENT. WORLD'S BIGGEST SMALL GROUP: HMG PROVIDES THE WORLD'S BIGGEST SMALL GROUP MULTIPLE TIMES A YEAR. THIS DEVOTIONAL APPEARS ONLINE, WITH SUPPORT INFORMATION ON AIR VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AND PODCASTS. THIS FEATURE, CENTERING AROUND A BIBLICAL THEME, INCLUDES DAILY DEVOTIONAL MESSAGES BY WELL-KNOWN PERSONALITIES TO HELP OUR CONTENT USERS GROW IN THEIR FAITH. WELL OVER 1 MILLION PIECES OF CONTENT ARE UTILIZED ANNUALLY.WORD ON THE WAY/VERSE OF THE DAY: HMG OFFERS A DAILY SCRIPTURE TO EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS WHO REQUEST IT. THIS MIRRORS AN ON-AIR FEATURE AND IS SUPPORTED BY SOCIAL MEDIA.BIBLES: HMG OFFERS A FREE BIBLE TO ALL THOSE WHO REQUEST ONE. THOUSANDS OF BIBLES ARE MAILED OUT BY OUR STAFF EACH YEAR. RECIPIENTS INCLUDE THOSE LISTENERS THAT ARE INCARCERATED, DESTITUTE. OR THOSE NEW TO OR SEEKING FAITH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 May 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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