EIN 13-2965038

Good News Communications

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
21
Year formed
1978
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
Description
Good News Communications remains committed to redeeming the values of the entertainment media since 1978. It influences media executives to adopt higher standards through its mission and is dedicated to redeeming the values of mass media of entertainment through its television, radio, and publications. Under the movideguide banner, it offers a website that provides reviews of movies from a biblical perspective.
Total revenues
$2,615,203
2023
Total expenses
$2,784,481
2023
Total assets
$3,646,519
2023
Num. employees
21
2023

Program areas at Good News Communications

Good News' ministry is dedicated to redeeming the values of the mass media of entertainment with undertakings in television, radio, and publications. Under the movieguide banner, it hosts a website that offers reviews of movies from a biblical perspective. Each year Good News hosts an awards gala in hollywood, where it rewards the best family-friendly movies and tv shows in the previous year, as well as the most moral and christ-centered films for mature audiences. Statistical analysis based on Good News' work is presented during the gala, showing studio executives and film makers that family-friendly content can significantly increase the profitability of their movies. Throughout the year, Good News speaks all around the country and the world on the influence of the media and how to be culturally wise. Good News is supported primarily through donor contributions and grants from private foundations.

Who funds Good News Communications

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Culture Wise StudiesSponsorship Agreement for Annual Movieguide Awards$500,000
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncCulture$251,980
Maclellan Family FoundationsFor Spiritual Formation and Education.$170,000
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Good News Communications

NameTitleCompensation
Robert BaehrChief Executive Officer$95,000
Theodore BaehrChairman and Chief Executive Officer$85,000
Evelyn CarrollSecretary and Treasurer and Vice President$45,000
Thomas SnyderFormer Vice President$60,000
David OuttenFormer - Vice President$55,000
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Good News Communications

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,155,101
Program services$457,214
Investment income and dividends$680
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,874
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$334
Total revenues$2,615,203

Form 990s for Good News Communications

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-02-08990View PDF
2022-082022-10-26990View PDF
2021-082021-11-10990View PDF
2020-082021-04-05990View PDF
2019-082020-02-06990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
June 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $80,000 from The Signatry
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $251,980 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
Nonprofit Types
Charities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4073 Mission Oaks Blvd
Camarillo, CA 93012
Metro area
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
County
Ventura County, CA
Website URL
movieguide.org/ 
Phone
(805) 383-2000
IRS details
EIN
13-2965038
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1978
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X80: Religious Media, Communications Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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