Ave Maria Communications

EIN: 383263675 501(c)(3) Religion

Ann Arbor, MI

Total Revenue
$1,986,065
Total Expenses
$2,395,598
Total Assets
$1,539,851
Net Assets
$366,250
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
Michael Jones
Phone
7349393177
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Ave Maria Communications, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

Ave Maria Communications employs radio, internet and other media to offer news, analysis, teaching, devotions and music to demonstrate the good news that Jesus is Lord over all areas of life. Through these means and activities we show that the teaching of Christ, through His Church offers a rational view of the world, a deep sense of spirituality, a firm family life, enhanced human relationships, and the creation of a culture of life and love.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,192,913
Program Service Revenue $790,408
Investment Income $2,744
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,986,065

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,303,801
Fundraising Expenses $154,459
Program Expenses $2,097,259
Other Expenses $1,091,797
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,395,598

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,986,065 $2,094,157 -0.1%
Expenses $2,395,598 $2,177,362 +0.1%
Net Income $-409,533 $-83,205 +3.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
5
Employees
15
Volunteers
45

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
3
$302,717
Total Directors
7
$302,717
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Al Kresta President/CEO/Director 40.00
Officer Director
$139,748 $29,107 $168,855
Michael Jones Vice Pres/Gen Mgr/Director 40.00
Officer Director
$111,176 $22,686 $133,862
Gordon Leipold Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Fransway Director/Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephen Ray Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sheila Patton Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doug Keck Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eugene Leger Advertising Sales Manager 40.00
Highest
$126,036 $28,587 $154,623
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,986,065 $2,395,598 $1,539,851 $-409,533
2022 $2,094,157 $2,177,362 $2,071,784 $-83,205
2021 $2,682,742 $2,276,356 $1,086,380 $406,386
2020 $2,093,623 $2,102,543 $755,571 $-8,920
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