SANTA FE COMMUNICATIONS INC

EIN: 391420941 501(c)(3)

MILWAUKEE, WI

Total Revenue
$17,770,967
Total Expenses
$6,183,202
Total Assets
$54,495,555
Net Assets
$54,327,699
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
BRUNO JOHN
Phone
4144754444
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SANTA FE COMMUNICATIONS INC, founded in 1982, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $17.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $11.6M, a strong 65% operating margin.

Mission

SANTA FE COMMUNICATIONS, INC., EMBRACING AND PROCLAIMING JUDEO-CHRISTIAN VALUES FROM A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE, PRODUCES AND MARKETS QUALITY ELECTRONIC MEDIA DESIGNED TO ENRICH PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH THE RENEWAL, REAWAKENING AND SUPPORT OF THEIR FAITH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,334,605

THE SUNDAY TV MASS--BY PRODUCING AND TELEVISING SUNDAY CATHOLIC MASS, THE ORGANIZATION SERVES A GROWING NUMBER OF VIEWERS NATIONWIDE WHO ARE HOMEBOUND, IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS, IN PRISON, OR WHO ARE...

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THE SUNDAY TV MASS--BY PRODUCING AND TELEVISING SUNDAY CATHOLIC MASS, THE ORGANIZATION SERVES A GROWING NUMBER OF VIEWERS NATIONWIDE WHO ARE HOMEBOUND, IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS, IN PRISON, OR WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND A LITURGY AT CHURCH FOR OTHER REASONS. THROUGH ITS FACEBOOK PAGE, YOUTUBE CHANNEL, AND WEBSITE, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES VIDEO OF THE SUNDAY TV MASSES AND WEEKDAY LITURGIES FOR HOLY DAYS IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,207,634

PUBLISHING AND WEBSITE--THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES A LARGE-PRINT PRAYER & WORSHIP GUIDE, A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER (PRINT AND ONLINE), PRAYER CARDS AND PAMPHLETS, AND AN ANNUAL NEWSLETTER FOR PARTICIPANTS...

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PUBLISHING AND WEBSITE--THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES A LARGE-PRINT PRAYER & WORSHIP GUIDE, A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER (PRINT AND ONLINE), PRAYER CARDS AND PAMPHLETS, AND AN ANNUAL NEWSLETTER FOR PARTICIPANTS IN PRODUCTION OF THE TV MASS. PUBLICATIONS ARE PROVIDED FREE TO RECIPIENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE FEATURES A NATIONWIDE TIME AND CHANNEL GUIDE FOR THE TV MASS, INTERACTIVE PRAYER, ROSARY VIDEOS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $439,674

MASS PRODUCTION--HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE ANNUALLY IN PRODUCTION OF THE TV MASS, INCLUDING CHOIRS, MUSICAL ACCOMPANISTS, LECTORS, AND ACOLYTES. PRODUCED IN HIGH-DEFINITION, MULTIPLE CAMERAS...

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MASS PRODUCTION--HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE ANNUALLY IN PRODUCTION OF THE TV MASS, INCLUDING CHOIRS, MUSICAL ACCOMPANISTS, LECTORS, AND ACOLYTES. PRODUCED IN HIGH-DEFINITION, MULTIPLE CAMERAS ARE USED TO IMMERSE TV MASS VIEWERS IN THE BEAUTY AND TRADITIONS OF THE CATHOLIC LITURGY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16,087,713
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,675,949
Other Revenue $7,305
TOTAL REVENUE $17,770,967

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $897,139
Fundraising Expenses $745,894
Program Expenses $4,981,913
Other Expenses $5,286,063
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,183,202

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $17,770,967 $16,646,534 +0.1%
Expenses $6,183,202 $6,253,232 0.0%
Net Income $11,587,765 $10,393,302 +0.1%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
14
Volunteers
225

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
4
$215,811
Total Directors
7
$215,811
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR WILLIAM THORN CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GAEL GARBARINO CULLEN V.P./SECRETA 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNA FLEMMING TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL LEE ALLAN ESQ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC TURNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD DUDLEY III BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUNO JOHN EXEC. DIRECT 40.00
Officer Director
$166,728 $49,083 $215,811
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $17,770,967 $6,183,202 $54,495,555 $11,587,765
2024 $17,770,967 $6,183,202 $54,495,555 $11,587,765
2023 $16,646,534 $6,253,232 $39,838,078 $10,393,302
2022 $15,665,587 $5,878,319 $26,070,192 $9,787,268
2021 $16,474,876 $5,412,903 $17,891,778 $11,061,973
2020 $9,885,900 $4,171,465 $6,700,250 $5,714,435
2019 $3,448,191 $3,520,883 $953,714 $-72,692
2018 $3,095,243 $2,951,163 $1,027,011 $144,080
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