BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION
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2014 · Form 990 · revenue $3.5M · expenses $3.6M · assets $9.8M
- EIN
- 56-0750258
- Address
- 3 PORTERS COVE RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-2834
- Website
- WWW.BRB.ORG
- NTEE code
- X11
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- December 2015 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Church
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION'S MISSION IS TO "GO INTO ALL THE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOOD NEWS TO ALL CREATION" (MARK 16:15). WE PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST USING BIBLE TEACHING AND CHRISTIAN MUSIC ON RADIO STATIONS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AND THROUGH INTERNET OUTREACHES THAT STRETCH ACROSS THE GLOBE.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
6 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Graham | FORMER CHAIRMAN | 2010-2014 | $242,934 | $1,147,635 | 6 |
| David Bruce | PRESIDENT | 2010-2014 | $218,545 | $1,050,995 | 2 |
| Cliff Barrows | FORMER DIRECTOR | 2010-2014 | $199,337 | $945,192 | 1 |
| James Kirkland | DIRECTOR OF RADIO | 2010-2014 | $162,944 | $761,225 | 1 |
| Wm Franklin Graham Iii | DIRECTOR | 2010-2014 | $258,677 | $755,389 | 6 |
| Alice Knighten | GENERAL MANAGER | 2010-2014 | $123,370 | $583,875 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
8 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Wilcox | DIRECTOR | 2010-2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Melvin Graham Jr | DIRECTOR | 2010-2014 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alex Mcfarland | DIRECTOR | 2010-2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| E Harold Munn Jr | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 2010-2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Peter Fontaine | VICE PRESIDENT | 2010-2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marjorie Gieser (former) | DIRECTOR | 2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 3 |
| Marjorie Gezier (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ed Graham (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2014 · 11 people listed · 6 paid, $1.2M · 0 employees · 70 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM FRANKLIN GRAHAM III | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $205,999 | $52,678 | $258,677 | 6 |
| BILLY GRAHAM | FORMER CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 | $158,976 | $83,958 | $242,934 | 6 |
| DAVID BRUCE | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $135,164 | $83,381 | $218,545 | 2 |
| CLIFF BARROWS | FORMER DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $105,156 | $94,181 | $199,337 | 1 |
| JAMES KIRKLAND | DIRECTOR OF RADIO | 20 | $0 | $124,573 | $38,371 | $162,944 | 1 |
| ALICE KNIGHTEN | GENERAL MANAGER | 40 | $0 | $96,841 | $26,529 | $123,370 | 1 |
| WILLIAM WILCOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELVIN GRAHAM JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALEX MCFARLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| E HAROLD MUNN JR | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PETER FONTAINE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 11 people listed · 6 paid, $1.2M · 0 employees · 65 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM FRANKLIN GRAHAM III | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $205,919 | $34,722 | $240,641 | 6 |
| BILLY GRAHAM | FORMER CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 | $139,386 | $85,239 | $224,625 | 6 |
| DAVID BRUCE | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $130,311 | $83,372 | $213,683 | 2 |
| CLIFF BARROWS | FORMER DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $108,201 | $87,508 | $195,709 | 1 |
| JAMES KIRKLAND | DIRECTOR OF RADIO | 20 | $0 | $119,306 | $36,505 | $155,811 | 1 |
| ALICE KNIGHTEN | GENERAL MANAGER | 40 | $0 | $93,750 | $26,101 | $119,851 | 1 |
| WILLIAM WILCOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELVIN GRAHAM JR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| E HAROLD MUNN JR | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALEX MCFARLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PETER FONTAINE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 11 people listed · 6 paid, $1.0M · 28 employees · 68 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILLY GRAHAM | CHAIRMAN | 0 | $0 | $137,581 | $87,083 | $224,664 | 6 |
| DAVID BRUCE | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $126,064 | $81,723 | $207,787 | 2 |
| CLIFF BARROWS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $100,082 | $81,656 | $181,738 | 1 |
| JAMES KIRKLAND | DIRECTOR OF RADIO | 20 | $57,546 | $57,545 | $35,700 | $150,791 | 1 |
| WM FRANKLIN GRAHAM III | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $99,910 | $30,224 | $130,134 | 6 |
| ALICE KNIGHTEN | GENERAL MANAGER | 40 | $91,036 | $0 | $25,437 | $116,473 | 1 |
| E HAROLD MUNN JR | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELVIN GRAHAM JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALEX MCFARLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PETER FONTAINE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM WILCOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 12 people listed · 6 paid, $999K · 28 employees · 90 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILLY GRAHAM | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | $102,381 | $126,107 | $228,488 | 6 |
| DAVID BRUCE | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $126,881 | $83,508 | $210,389 | 2 |
| CLIFF BARROWS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $72,682 | $111,006 | $183,688 | 1 |
| JAMES KIRKLAND | DIRECTOR OF RADIO | 50 | $56,413 | $56,414 | $34,548 | $147,375 | 1 |
| WM FRANKLIN GRAHAM III | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $97,000 | $18,307 | $115,307 | 6 |
| ALICE KNIGHTEN | GENERAL MANAGER | 50 | $89,228 | $0 | $24,349 | $113,577 | 1 |
| E HAROLD MUNN JR | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELVIN GRAHAM JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALEX MCFARLAND | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PETER FONTAINE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM WILCOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARJORIE GIESER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2010 · 13 people listed · 6 paid, $878K · 25 employees · 113 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR BILLY GRAHAM | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | $101,849 | $125,075 | $226,924 | 6 |
| DAVID BRUCE | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $131,861 | $68,730 | $200,591 | 2 |
| CLIFF BARROWS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $93,822 | $90,898 | $184,720 | 1 |
| JAMES KIRKLAND | DIRECTOR OF RADIO | 50 | $56,055 | $56,055 | $32,194 | $144,304 | 1 |
| ALICE KNIGHTEN | GENERAL MANAGER | 50 | $88,503 | $0 | $22,101 | $110,604 | 1 |
| WM FRANKLIN GRAHAM III | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $2,817 | $7,813 | $10,630 | 6 |
| E HAROLD MUNN JR | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELVIN GRAHAM JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALEX MCFARLAND | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PETER FONTAINE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM WILCOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARJORIE GEZIER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ED GRAHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2010 · 1 grant to organizations · $14K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,537,219 | $3,550,238 | $9,778,625 | $9,329,530 | $2,345,579 | $806,220 | $1,017,735 | 0 | 70 |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,304,720 | $3,514,531 | $9,640,552 | $9,285,015 | $2,219,152 | $804,301 | $729,986 | 0 | 65 |
| 2012 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $4,401,283 | $3,556,555 | $9,856,101 | $9,450,241 | $3,247,030 | $833,959 | $133,636 | 28 | 68 |
| 2011 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,355,490 | $3,333,180 | $8,564,355 | $8,418,121 | $2,164,335 | $873,426 | $185,219 | 28 | 90 |
| 2010 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,644,098 | $3,410,726 | $8,656,784 | $8,495,287 | $2,528,517 | $801,475 | $182,756 | 25 | 113 |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION Charlotte, NC · 3 people in common (Billy Graham, David Bruce, Wm Franklin Graham Iii) · related organization (Schedule R)
- BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION Charlotte, NC · 2 people in common (Billy Graham, Wm Franklin Graham Iii) · related organization (Schedule R)
- BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION Charlotte, NC · 2 people in common (Billy Graham, Wm Franklin Graham Iii) · related organization (Schedule R)
- BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION Charlotte, NC · 2 people in common (Billy Graham, Wm Franklin Graham Iii) · related organization (Schedule R)
- BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION Charlotte, NC · 2 people in common (Billy Graham, Wm Franklin Graham Iii) · related organization (Schedule R)
Funders of this organization
17 grantors reported grants to this organization, $1,224,568 in all, tax years 2012 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2012-2024 | 13 | $852,710 | 2024 | $117,725 | show |
| INDIA PARTNERS | Public charity | Exact | 2016-2019, 2021 | 5 | $105,359 | 2021 | $31,700 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018-2024 | 7 | $90,164 | 2024 | $17,115 | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2020-2024 | 5 | $68,089 | 2024 | $26,160 | show |
| EDEN BRIDGE FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019-2021, 2024 | 4 | $35,000 | 2024 | $10,000 | show |
| GASTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2021, 2023 | 2 | $25,000 | 2023 | $10,000 | show |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2021 | 1 | $10,500 | 2021 | $10,500 | show |
| AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 | $10,000 | show |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HENDERSON COUNTY INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $8,500 | 2024 | $8,500 | show |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTE | Public charity | Exact | 2013 | 1 | $5,550 | 2013 | $5,550 | show |
| SIGNATRY CHARITABLE TRUST | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 | $5,000 | show |
| EDGE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION” | 2023 | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 | $5,000 | show |
| GANNETT FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION” | 2021 | 1 | $1,433 | 2021 | $1,433 | show |
| JOE F HAYES TRUST | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION” | 2020-2021 | 2 | $1,000 | 2021 | $500 | show |
| MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016 | 1 | $1,000 | 2016 | $1,000 | show |
| BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION” | 2013-2014 | 3 | $200 | 2014 | $50 | show |
| LUMEN CLARKE M WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION” | 2021 | 1 | $63 | 2021 | $63 | show |
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| WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION AUXILIARY TO SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION | AL | X11 | $4,853,288 | $4,927,374 | DIRECTOR/BOARD TREASURER | $112,733 | Same NTEE code X11, revenue within 2x |
| CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF THE DIOCESE OF ST AUGUSTINE INC | FL | X11 | $2,666,688 | $3,210,148 | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $230,591 | Same NTEE code X11, revenue within 2x |
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| BSF GLOBAL IMPACT CORP | TX | X11 | $1,960,075 | $9,480,087 | PRESIDENT | $288,072 | Same NTEE code X11, revenue within 2x |
| JEITO FOUNDATION | AZ | X11 | $2,023,480 | $882,337 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code X11, revenue within 2x |
| X245 FOUNDATION | CA | X11 | $2,123,242 | $19,507 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code X11, revenue within 2x |
| NEBRASKA UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION | NE | X11 | $2,987,484 | $1,479,898 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $146,876 | Same NTEE code X11, revenue within 2x |
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| CHURCH OF GOD FOUNDATION INC | TN | X11 | $4,191,562 | $3,230,135 | PRESIDENT | $163,571 | Same NTEE code X11, revenue within 2x |
| PITCAIRN-CRABBE FOUNDATION-5862 | PA | X11 | $3,369,867 | $738,376 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code X11, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2014 · Form 990 · $3,550,238 spent · pay $1,990,853 · grants $0 · events $201
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $1,017,735 | $873,357 | $64,877 | $79,501 | 28.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $431,332 | $370,142 | $27,496 | $33,694 | 12.1% | |
| Other employee benefits | $359,575 | $308,565 | $22,922 | $28,088 | 10.1% | |
| Occupancy | $282,036 | $242,026 | $17,979 | $22,031 | 7.9% | |
| Office expenses | $281,160 | $241,274 | $17,923 | $21,963 | 7.9% | |
| Other (as described) | OUTREACH AND DEVELOPMEN | $255,153 | $218,957 | $16,265 | $19,931 | 7.2% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $226,745 | $194,579 | $14,454 | $17,712 | 6.4% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $180,411 | $154,817 | $11,501 | $14,093 | 5.1% |
| Payroll taxes | $100,749 | $86,457 | $6,422 | $7,870 | 2.8% | |
| Fees: other services | $100,743 | $86,451 | $6,422 | $7,870 | 2.8% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $81,462 | $69,906 | $5,193 | $6,363 | 2.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $67,781 | $58,165 | $4,321 | $5,295 | 1.9% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER | $55,710 | $47,808 | $3,551 | $4,351 | 1.6% |
| Travel | $39,821 | $34,172 | $2,538 | $3,111 | 1.1% | |
| Information technology | $24,989 | $21,444 | $1,593 | $1,952 | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT | $21,184 | $18,179 | $1,350 | $1,655 | 0.6% |
| Fees: legal | $12,451 | $10,684 | $794 | $973 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: investment management | $11,000 | - | $11,000 | - | 0.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $201 | $172 | $13 | $16 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $3,550,238 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $3,514,531 spent · pay $1,808,996 · grants $0 · events $194
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $729,986 | $605,889 | $65,697 | $58,400 | 20.8% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $598,508 | $455,530 | $43,945 | $99,033 | 17.0% | |
| Other employee benefits | $318,081 | $222,657 | $47,712 | $47,712 | 9.1% | |
| Office expenses | $309,278 | $261,956 | $22,667 | $24,655 | 8.8% | |
| Occupancy | $308,244 | $262,007 | $21,577 | $24,660 | 8.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $249,675 | $212,224 | $17,477 | $19,974 | 7.1% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $228,257 | $228,257 | - | - | 6.5% |
| Other (as described) | OUTREACH AND DEVELOPMEN | $202,228 | $138,295 | - | $63,933 | 5.8% |
| Fees: other services | $115,730 | $98,852 | $7,876 | $9,002 | 3.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $108,619 | $108,619 | - | - | 3.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $93,200 | $65,240 | $13,980 | $13,980 | 2.7% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $69,221 | $48,455 | $10,383 | $10,383 | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER | $68,077 | $25,247 | $37,280 | $5,550 | 1.9% |
| Information technology | $36,137 | $30,716 | $2,530 | $2,891 | 1.0% | |
| Travel | $30,580 | $21,406 | $4,587 | $4,587 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $24,637 | $20,941 | $1,725 | $1,971 | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT | $15,879 | $13,498 | $1,111 | $1,270 | 0.5% |
| Fees: investment management | $8,000 | - | $8,000 | - | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $194 | - | $194 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $3,514,531 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990 · $3,556,555 spent · pay $1,715,646 · grants $0 · events $690
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,112,123 | $846,448 | $81,656 | $184,019 | 31.3% | |
| Other employee benefits | $303,889 | $278,887 | $25,002 | - | 8.5% | |
| Occupancy | $256,048 | $234,982 | $21,066 | - | 7.2% | |
| Office expenses | $236,762 | $217,283 | $19,479 | - | 6.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $218,294 | $154,514 | $63,780 | - | 6.1% | |
| Other (as described) | MUSIC LICENSES | $190,197 | $190,197 | - | - | 5.3% |
| Fees: other services | $182,398 | $69,920 | $1,499 | $110,979 | 5.1% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $176,505 | $176,505 | - | - | 5.0% |
| Information technology | $165,424 | $151,814 | $13,610 | - | 4.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $133,636 | $110,918 | $12,027 | $10,691 | 3.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $123,510 | $113,348 | $10,162 | - | 3.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $100,039 | $91,808 | $8,231 | - | 2.8% | |
| Other (as described) | OUTREACH EXPENSES | $96,638 | $96,638 | - | - | 2.7% |
| Other (as described) | OTHER | $78,467 | $78,467 | - | - | 2.2% |
| Pension plan contributions | $65,959 | $60,532 | $5,427 | - | 1.9% | |
| Insurance | $55,349 | $1,136 | $54,213 | - | 1.6% | |
| Travel | $36,184 | $33,207 | $2,977 | - | 1.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $12,509 | - | $12,509 | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: lobbying | $11,934 | $11,934 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $690 | $633 | $57 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $3,556,555 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990 · $3,333,180 spent · pay $1,664,381 · grants $0 · events $2,210
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,062,564 | $857,677 | $170,197 | $34,690 | 31.9% | |
| Other employee benefits | $266,603 | $210,238 | $56,365 | - | 8.0% | |
| Occupancy | $243,867 | $220,605 | $23,262 | - | 7.3% | |
| Office expenses | $238,646 | $165,848 | $72,798 | - | 7.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $214,041 | $150,261 | $63,780 | - | 6.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $190,230 | $65,125 | $21,289 | $103,816 | 5.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $185,219 | $82,249 | $93,609 | $9,361 | 5.6% | |
| Information technology | $149,755 | $118,094 | $31,661 | - | 4.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $146,211 | $115,299 | $30,912 | - | 4.4% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $132,489 | $132,489 | - | - | 4.0% |
| Other (as described) | OTHER | $114,477 | $105,304 | $9,173 | - | 3.4% |
| Payroll taxes | $89,030 | $70,207 | $18,823 | - | 2.7% | |
| Other (as described) | OUTREACH EXPENSES | $81,388 | $81,388 | - | - | 2.4% |
| Pension plan contributions | $60,965 | $48,076 | $12,889 | - | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | MUSIC LICENSES | $50,272 | $50,272 | - | - | 1.5% |
| Insurance | $35,883 | - | $35,883 | - | 1.1% | |
| Travel | $32,642 | $25,741 | $6,901 | - | 1.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $17,181 | - | $17,181 | - | 0.5% | |
| All other expenses | $11,400 | $11,400 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: investment management | $8,107 | - | $8,107 | - | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,210 | $1,743 | $467 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $3,333,180 | 100% |
2010 · Form 990 · $3,410,726 spent · pay $1,725,947 · grants $13,586 · events $2,700
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,161,546 | $927,318 | $194,945 | $39,283 | 34.1% | |
| Occupancy | $261,849 | $206,414 | $55,435 | - | 7.7% | |
| Office expenses | $256,866 | $179,814 | $77,052 | - | 7.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $235,043 | $185,283 | $49,760 | - | 6.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $206,627 | $142,847 | $63,780 | - | 6.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $200,116 | $157,750 | $42,366 | - | 5.9% | |
| Fees: other services | $184,707 | $37,082 | $23,483 | $124,142 | 5.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $182,756 | $91,378 | $85,848 | $5,530 | 5.4% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $137,980 | $137,980 | - | - | 4.0% |
| Other (as described) | OUTREACH EXPENSES | $118,558 | $118,558 | - | - | 3.5% |
| Other (as described) | OTHER | $96,901 | $96,901 | - | - | 2.8% |
| Payroll taxes | $86,702 | $68,347 | $18,355 | - | 2.5% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $59,900 | $47,219 | $12,681 | - | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | MUSIC LICENSES | $54,982 | $54,982 | - | - | 1.6% |
| Travel | $34,264 | $27,010 | $7,254 | - | 1.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $33,025 | $33,025 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Information technology | $22,317 | $17,592 | $4,725 | - | 0.7% | |
| Insurance | $22,024 | - | $22,024 | - | 0.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $16,720 | - | $16,720 | - | 0.5% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $13,586 | $13,586 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | NEWS & WEATHER SERVICES | $13,130 | $13,130 | - | - | 0.4% |
| Fees: investment management | $8,427 | - | $8,427 | - | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,700 | $2,128 | $572 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $3,410,726 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $0 | $7,620 | 1 |
| 2017 | $0 | $7,380 | 1 |
| 2016 | $0 | $7,140 | 2 |
| 2015 | $0 | $6,900 | 2 |
| 2014 | $0 | $6,684 | 2 |
| 2013 | $0 | $6,684 | 2 |
| 2012 | $0 | $6,516 | 1 |
| 2011 | $0 | $6,303 | 1 |
| 2010 | $0 | $6,096 | 1 |
| 2009 | $0 | $5,892 | 2 |
Largest awards · 10 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Internal Revenue Service | Contract | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS 813110 | IGF::OT::IGF FOR OTHER FUNCTIONS - ANTENNA SITE LEASE BASE PLUS 2 OPTION PERIODS | $7,620 |
| 2017 | Internal Revenue Service | Contract | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS 813110 | IGF::OT::IGF FOR OTHER FUNCTIONS - ANTENNA SITE LEASE BASE PLUS 2 OPTION PERIODS | $7,380 |
| 2016 | Internal Revenue Service | Contract | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS 813110 | IGF::OT::IGF FOR OTHER FUNCTIONS - ANTENNA SITE LEASE ASHEVILLE, NC | $7,140 |
| 2015 | Internal Revenue Service | Contract | OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO REAL ESTATE 531390 | IGF::OT::IGF ANTENNA SITE LEASE | $6,900 |
| 2014 | Internal Revenue Service | Contract | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS 813110 | IGF::OT::IGF FOR OTHER FUNCTIONS ANTENNA SITE LEASE | $6,684 |
| 2013 | Internal Revenue Service | Contract | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS 813110 | ANTENNA SITE LEASE | $6,684 |
| 2012 | Internal Revenue Service | Contract | OTHER COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING 532490 | ANTENNA LEASE SITE | $6,516 |
| 2011 | Internal Revenue Service | Contract | LESSORS OF OTHER REAL ESTATE PROPERTY 531190 | ANTENNA LEASE SITE | $6,303 |
| 2010 | Internal Revenue Service | Contract | RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING 334220 | ANTENNA SITE LEASE | $6,096 |
| 2009 | Internal Revenue Service | Contract | POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINE AND RELATED STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTION 237130 | ANTENNA SITE LEASE | $5,892 |
Trademarks
3 US trademarks, 3 live.
- Blue Ridge Broadcasting 3 marks, NC FUZZY medium confidence: same name (governing-board words and legal endings aside) and state
| Mark | Serial | Filed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LIGHT FM | 98314081 | 2023-12-14 | Registered | TRTYRAP, file of 2026-04-03 |
| 106.7 THE LIGHT | 86748327 | 2015-09-04 | Registered and renewed | TRTDXFAP, file of 2026-01-14 |
| 106.9 THE LIGHT | 86748305 | 2015-09-04 | Registered and renewed | TRTYRAP, file of 2026-04-03 |
The newest marks of the trademark owners above, matched to this record by name (and state).
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