EIN 74-2162248

WayFM KSBJ Radio KSBJ Special Events NGEN Radio Vida Unida & WayFM Special Events

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
127
City
State
Year formed
1979
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
WayFM KSBJ Radio KSBJ Special Events NGEN Radio Vida Unida & WayFM Special Events engages people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread hope through various community outreach efforts. As the voice of hope, they raise awareness, rally support and connect people with local ministries and charitable organizations.
Also known as...
KSBJ Educational Foundation; Hope Media Group
Total revenues
$27,022,757
2022
Total expenses
$20,261,091
2022
Total assets
$78,523,694
2022
Num. employees
127
2022

Program areas at WayFM KSBJ Radio KSBJ Special Events NGEN Radio Vida Unida & WayFM Special Events

We are committed to giving back to the community and building unity in the body of Christ through community outreach efforts. As the voice of Hope, we raise awareness, rally support, and connect people with local ministries and charitable organizations. In the past year, we collected over $30K in gift cards to benefit families experiencing crisis pregnancy while raising awareness for 15 centers through CARENET's pregnancy help centers. For the third year, we have honored outstanding community champions who were nominated by our listeners in (3) categories including: an outstanding individual, a non-profit and a business. Winners were honored with a concert, reception and a commemorative award. (continued on Sch O)Through our annual blood drive, our listeners donated 2,146 units of blood which will save 6,438 lives. Throughout the year we engaged with 30 plus leading influencers in our city through our President's Council to ensure we remain connected to our communities throughout the Greater Houston area. And finally, we host a weekly radio program called "Community Beat" helping to raise awareness for various issues, resources and organizations that are helping our communities thrive. Through all our community outreach efforts our goal is to embody our mission to love Jesus, serve others and spread Hope.ProgrammingOur mission at Hope Media Group is to engage people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread Hope. It's key to everything we do with our content, events and our digital discipleship.Hope Media Group runs radio stations like KSBJ, Vida Unida & Way FM. KSBJ went on the air in 1982 and has grown into one of the most listened to radio stations in Houston. in January 2023, KSBJ was the second highest rated radio station in Houston with women 25-54 with a 9.8 share! Overall, KSBJ ranked third in Houston 6+, with a 6.0 share this winter and consistently has over 700,000 listeners every week on the radio. Vida Unida launched in 2021 and is a family-oriented radio network influenced by Hispanic culture with inspirational Christian music and media in Spanish. Vida Unida broadcasts in Miami & Houston. Over 127,000 people listen to Vida Unida every month.WayFm is a network of listener supported Christian radio stations across the country. You'll hear uplifting music and genuinely laugh along with the DJ's. Way FM has about 876,000 listeners every month.WayLoud 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.NGEN Radio is a faith-forward place for the "now generation." We play positive hip hip and pop and tackle important topics head-on, because life is too short to not be real.Hope On Demand is a hub for videos, podcasts and blogs, to help connect you to love Jesus, server others, and spread Hope.Special Events spreads the gospel of Jesus Christ by producing Biblically based concerts and gatherings throughout the country.Amen: The Prayer App connects people with others, making prayer timely, interctive, and tangible. When someone prays for a request, they share hope, support and encouragement.World's Biggest Small Group: Three times annually, HMG provides The World's Biggest Small Group. This devotional appears online, with support information on air, via social media and podcasts. This feature, centering around a biblical theme, includes daily devotional message by well-known personalities to help our content users grow in their faith. Well over 50,000 participants join this program each time it is offered.Word on the Way: HMG offers a daily scripture to email subscribers who request it. This mirrors an on-air feature and is supported by social mediaBibles: Through a partnership with Tyndale House Publishers, 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 who are incarcerated, destitute or those new to, or seeking faith.Mission Days: Every year HMG encourages our team members to participate in various service projects in each of our communities. This may include projects like building homes for Habitat for Humanity, feeding the homeless, playing games with children in hospitals, and painting public school facilities. HMG has hundreds of volunteers around the country who participate in these opportunities.Prayer Wall: HMG knows how important it is to feel supported and encouraged during life's challenges and having others praying is an incredible source of Hope. Finding prayer partners should Wall and leave a request or pray for others. We also have a Prayer and Care Line where people can call or text and be prayed over. We expect to engage close to 1 million people in the coming year.

Grants made by WayFM KSBJ Radio KSBJ Special Events NGEN Radio Vida Unida & WayFM Special Events

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
National Religious Broadcasters (NRB)Ministry Support$20,000
Bear Be A Resource for CPS KidsMinistry Support$10,000

Who funds WayFM KSBJ Radio KSBJ Special Events NGEN Radio Vida Unida & WayFM Special Events

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greater Houston Community FoundationReligion$2,376,952
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncCulture$858,408
KSBJ Special EventsDissolution Distrib.$590,990
...and 33 more grants received totalling $5,710,945

Personnel at WayFM KSBJ Radio KSBJ Special Events NGEN Radio Vida Unida & WayFM Special Events

NameTitleCompensation
Chris DollinsCo - Founder and Co - CEO, Employer Flexible
Joe PauloPresident and Chief Executive Officer$238,231
John JacobsenChief Executive Officer
Linda LorelleChief Executive Officer and Executive Producer of Lorelle Media
Rania MankariousCEO, Crime Stoppers
...and 23 more key personnel

Financials for WayFM KSBJ Radio KSBJ Special Events NGEN Radio Vida Unida & WayFM Special Events

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$24,556,219
Program services$2,364,681
Investment income and dividends$49,194
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-19,085
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$33,607
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$21,785
Miscellaneous revenues$16,356
Total revenues$27,022,757

Form 990s for WayFM KSBJ Radio KSBJ Special Events NGEN Radio Vida Unida & WayFM Special Events

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-03990View PDF
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
2019-062020-09-17990View PDF
2018-062019-06-19990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
March 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $2,376,952 from Greater Houston Community Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $32,016 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
August 11, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Dovetail Impact Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Media and communications organizationsRadio producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianPolitical advocacyLobbyingNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1722 Treble Dr
Humble, TX 77338
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Harris County, TX
Website URL
hopemediagroup.com/?reload=true 
Phone
(281) 446-5725
Facebook page
KSBJRadio 
Twitter profile
@ksbj 
IRS details
EIN
74-2162248
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1979
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X80: Religious Media, Communications Organizations
NAICS code, primary
51511: Radio Broadcasting
Parent/child status
Independent
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