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Educational Media Foundation

EIN 94-2816342 · Rocklin, CA

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

CREATE AND DISTRIBUTE QUALITY AND COMPELLING MEDIA THAT INSPIRES AND ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO HAVE A MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST THROUGH K-LOVE RADIO NETWORK; AIR1 RADIO NETWORK; WTA MEDIA, LLC (WTA); ACCESSMORE PODCASTING; K-LOVE ONDEMAND; K-LOVE BOOKS; AND K-LOVE FILMS. EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION (EMF) MEDIA CHANNELS INCLUDE RADIO, FILM, LITERATURE, PODCASTING, AND DIGITAL CONTENT. EMF HAS FULFILLED ITS EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS MISSION PRIMARILY THROUGH RADIO BROADCASTING, WHILE INTRODUCING OTHER MEDIA (AS ITS NAME CONNOTES) OVER TIME. IN 2024, EMF CONTINUED TO INVEST IN FAITH-BASED BOOK PUBLISHING, MARKETING, AND DISTRIBUTION THROUGH EMF PUBLISHING, LLC. EMF WILL CONTINUE TO FULFILL ITS EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS PURPOSES PRIMARILY THROUGH TERRESTRIAL RADIO, STREAMING, PODCASTING, PUBLISHING, AND VIDEO, WHILE EXPLORING NEW MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS.

Income
$261.0 million
Spending
$168.0 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
61.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
666
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$688,340, ceo/director (end 5/15/24)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 61.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $110.2 million spent. EMF OWNS AND/OR MANAGES MULTIPLE MEDIA CHANNELS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NON-COMMERCIAL RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL RADIO BROADCASTING; FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION, MARKETING, AND DISTRIBUTION; LIVE EVENTS; LITERATURE; STREAMING; PODCASTING, AND OTHER DIGITAL MEDIA.
  2. $4.7 million spent. PASTORAL CARE DEPARTMENT OF EMF PROVIDES SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S LISTENING AUDIENCE, AND TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND CHURCHES BY CONNECTING CALLERS TO MINISTRY RESOURCES IN THEIR AREAS. THE PASTORAL CARE DEPARTMENT OFFERS BIBLICALLY BASED COUNSELING AND PRAYER, PRIMARILY VIA TELEPHONE, FROM TRAINED PASTORS AND PASTORAL CARE TEAM MEMBERS. THE PASTORAL CARE TEAM IS AVAILABLE TO TAKE LIVE LISTENER CALLS THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND PASTORS ARE ON CALL (24-7) SHOULD CRISIS SUPPORT AND INTERVENTION BE NECESSARY. IN ADDITION, LISTENERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO LEAVE THEIR PRAYER REQUESTS ON THE KLOVE.COM AND AIR1.COM WEBSITES OR VIA EMF'S DIGITAL APPS. THE PASTORAL CARE DEPARTMENT AND THE STAFF OF EMF PRAY FOR THESE REQUESTS DAILY.
  3. $330,496 spent. CRISIS RESPONSE EDUCATIONAL TRAINING EQUIPS AND SUPPORTS FIRST AND SECOND RESPONDER NETWORKS PROACTIVELY THROUGH TRAINING AND PREPAREDNESS, AND REACTIVELY DURING DISASTER RECOVERY COMMUNITY RESPONSES THROUGH RESILIENCY INTERVENTIONS. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) FIRST RESPONDERS (POLICE, FIRE), SECONDARY RESPONDERS (MEDICAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS), AND COMMUNITY CHAPLAINS. THE CLASSES ARE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE AND TEACH THE BASICS OF CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM). THIS PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED AS AN OUTGROWTH OF OUR PASTORAL MINISTRY AND LOCAL OUTREACH.
  4. $322,412 spent. THE DARE II DREAM EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE ONGOING CHALLENGES FACING THE YOUTH OF TODAY. THE RELIGIOUSLY NEUTRAL AND BIBLICALLY-BASED PRESENTATION EDUCATES KIDS THAT THEIR CHOICES TODAY WILL IMPACT THEIR LIVES TOMORROW. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SURROUND THEMSELVES WITH POSITIVE INFLUENCES, RESIST NEGATIVE PEER PRESSURES, AND TO MOVE FORWARD BY STAYING TRUE TO THE DREAMS AND GOALS PLACED ON THEIR HEARTS. THIS EDUCATIONAL SERVICE IS OFFERED AT NO CHARGE TO THE SCHOOL AND SERVES THE COMMUNITY UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE AIR1 NETWORK. THIS PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED AS AN OUTGROWTH OF OUR PASTORAL MINISTRY AND LOCAL OUTREACH.
  5. $549,125 spent. EMF PROVIDED GRANTS TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH EDUCATE, SUPPORT, AND PROMOTE CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM, EDIFICATION, AND VALUES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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