EIN 35-1975367

WBCL Radio Network

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
31
State
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
WBCL Radio Network partners with Taylor University to communicate God's love and fulfills its mission by using captivating media to inform, entertain, challenge, inspire, and encourage listeners. With the help of generous donors, WBCL broadcasts on ten frequencies in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio to over 100,000 listeners each week. The network also reaches a global audience through wbcl.org and its mobile app.
Related structure
WBCL Radio Network is a subordinate organization under Taylor University.
Also known as...
Taylor University Broadcasting
Total revenues
$3,027,392
2023
Total expenses
$3,435,529
2023
Total assets
$4,647,703
2023
Num. employees
31
2023

Program areas at WBCL Radio Network

Through God's grace and the generosity of our donors, WBCL reaches over 100,000 listeners each week with ten frequencies in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Additionally, we reach listeners worldwide through wbcl.org and our mobile app. WBCL broadcasts contemporary, Christian music and local news, weather, and entertainment with a commitment to reaching others for Christ. Beginning in 2023, WBCL began a partnership with Premier Productions to host Christian concerts. These concerts contribute to the diverse menu of Christian programming designed to minister to the public at large. WBCL is a listener-supported, non-profit radio station and relies on the generosity of individual donors. We are able to spread the good news and reach hundreds of thousands of listeners each week for Him because of the generous people who support this station.

Who funds WBCL Radio Network

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncCulture$46,715
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$24,000
Brotherhood Mutual FoundationGeneral Expenses$21,640
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at WBCL Radio Network

NameTitleCompensation
Ross McCampbellExecutive Director$98,264
Marsha BunkerManager of Finance and Administration$85,852
Tom ShepherdVice Chair$0
Erik HotmireBoard Chair$0
D Michael LindsayPresident$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for WBCL Radio Network

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,855,342
Program services$127,114
Investment income and dividends$2,252
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$31,821
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$5,703
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,160
Total revenues$3,027,392

Form 990s for WBCL Radio Network

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052024-03-27990View PDF
2022-052023-03-27990View PDF
2021-052021-11-29990View PDF
2020-052021-03-01990View PDF
2019-052020-02-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Onward Path Foundation
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $21,640 from Brotherhood Mutual Foundation
May 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $46,715 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
July 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsRadio producers / broadcastersChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
National levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1115 W Rudisill Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
Metro area
Fort Wayne, IN
County
Allen County, IN
Website URL
wbcl.org/ 
Phone
(260) 745-0576
IRS details
EIN
35-1975367
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1996
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A34: Radio
NAICS code, primary
51511: Radio Broadcasting
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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