RADIANT LIFE MINISTRIES INC

EIN: 311127916 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MARION, IL

Total Revenue
$36,139,228
Total Expenses
$112,011,200
Total Assets
$103,177,781
Net Assets
$97,153,082
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
FRANK AMEDIA
Phone
6189979333
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

RADIANT LIFE MINISTRIES INC, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $7.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 96% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $151.1M represent 256 months of operating reserves.

Mission

RELIGIOUS BROADCASTING

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,893,890
Program Service Revenue $10,647,401
Investment Income $20,169,001
Other Revenue $428,936
TOTAL REVENUE $36,139,228

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $90,000,000
Salaries & Benefits $2,691,145
Fundraising Expenses $148,905
Program Expenses $107,003,967
Other Expenses $19,320,055
TOTAL EXPENSES $112,011,200

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $36,139,228 $19,707,616 +0.8%
Expenses $112,011,200 $19,756,862 +4.7%
Net Income $-75,871,972 $-49,246 +1539.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
3
Employees
31
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$0
Total Directors
5
$238,509
Key Employees
1
$206,536
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BUNKER SESSIONS PRESIDENT & CEO 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $238,509
FRANK AMEDIA BOARD CHAPLIN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE BAKER DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW CROUCH DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLBY MAY DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN CRUM EMPLOYEE 40.00
Key Emp
$164,179 $42,357 $206,536
LANCE CRATTY EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$110,261 $0 $110,261
TOM NOLAN EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$146,647 $42,357 $189,004
DALE SCHIESSER EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$106,819 $0 $106,819
NISHANTHA UDUGAMA EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$102,319 $0 $102,319
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $36,139,228 $112,011,200 $103,177,781 $-75,871,972
2023 $19,707,616 $19,756,862 $188,320,919 $-49,246
2022 $19,183,976 $17,711,421 $182,240,760 $1,472,555
2021 $18,938,808 $16,972,408 $195,965,953 $1,966,400
2021 $18,938,808 $16,972,408 $195,965,953 $1,966,400
2020 $21,582,812 $12,406,076 $184,173,150 $9,176,736
2019 $12,065,505 $8,641,056 $168,999,906 $3,424,449
2018 $7,091,308 $7,380,246 $151,172,127 $-288,938
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