HOPE MEDIA GROUP

EIN: 742162248 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NEW CANEY, TX

Total Revenue
$40,083,526
Total Expenses
$39,183,585
Total Assets
$107,111,935
Net Assets
$79,261,044
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
JOE PAULO
Phone
2814465725
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

HOPE MEDIA GROUP, founded in 1979, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $40.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 20% compared to the prior year.

Mission

HOPE MEDIA GROUP'S (HMG) MISSION IS ENGAGING PEOPLE TO LOVE JESUS, SERVE OTHERS, AND SPREAD HOPE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $26,628,112 Revenue: $6,899,962

HMG IS A FAMILY OF BRANDS THAT ENGAGES PEOPLE ACROSS THE NATION AND AROUND THE WORLD TO LOVE JESUS, SERVE OTHERS, AND SPREAD HOPE THROUGH RADIO, EVENTS, ONLINE CONTENT, AND MOBILE APPS. THEIR FAMILY...

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HMG IS A FAMILY OF BRANDS THAT ENGAGES PEOPLE ACROSS THE NATION AND AROUND THE WORLD TO LOVE JESUS, SERVE OTHERS, AND SPREAD HOPE THROUGH RADIO, EVENTS, ONLINE CONTENT, AND MOBILE APPS. THEIR FAMILY OF BRANDS INCLUDE: KSBJ, WAYFM, VIDA UNIDA, NGEN RADIO, HOPE NATION, WAY LOUD, HOPE EVENTS, AND GOD LISTENS PRAYER APP. KSBJ FIRST WENT ON-AIR IN 1982 AND HAS BEEN STRIVING TO BE THE VOICE OF HOPE TO HOUSTON, TX AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS EVER SINCE. WAYFM IS A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED STATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY THAT PLAYS UPLIFTING MUSIC THAT BRINGS A POSITIVE RESET TO THE DAY. VIDA UNIDA IS FAMILY-ORIENTED AND INFLUENCED BY HISPANIC CULTURE WITH INSPIRATIONAL CHRISTIAN MUSIC AND MEDIA IN SPANISH. NGEN RADIO IS A FAITH-FORWARD PLACE FOR THE "NOW GENERATION." WE PLAY POSITIVE HIP HOP AND POP AND TACKLE IMPORTANT TOPICS HEAD-ON BECAUSE LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO NOT BE REAL.HOPE NATION IS A HUB FOR VIDEOS, PODCASTS, AND BLOGS, TO HELP CONNECT YOU TO LOVE JESUS, SERVE OTHERS, AND SPREAD HOPE.WAY LOUD 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.HOPE EVENTS SPREADS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST BY PROMOTING BIBLICALLY-BASED CONCERTS AND GATHERINGS THROUGH THE COUNTRY.GOD LISTENS PRAYER APP CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH OTHERS, MAKING PRAYER TIMELY, INTERACTIVE, AND TANGIBLE. WHEN SOMEONE PRAYS FOR A REQUEST, THEY SHARE HOPE, SUPPORT, AND ENCOURAGEMENT. WORLD'S BIGGEST SMALL GROUP: HMG PROVIDES THE WORLD'S BIGGEST SMALL GROUP MULTIPLE TIMES A YEAR. THIS DEVOTIONAL APPEARS ONLINE, WITH SUPPORT INFORMATION ON AIR VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AND PODCASTS. THIS FEATURE, CENTERING AROUND A BIBLICAL THEME, INCLUDES DAILY DEVOTIONAL MESSAGES BY WELL-KNOWN PERSONALITIES TO HELP OUR CONTENT USERS GROW IN THEIR FAITH. WELL OVER 1 MILLION PIECES OF CONTENT ARE UTILIZED ANNUALLY.WORD ON THE WAY/VERSE OF THE DAY: HMG OFFERS A DAILY SCRIPTURE TO EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS WHO REQUEST IT. THIS MIRRORS AN ON-AIR FEATURE AND IS SUPPORTED BY SOCIAL MEDIA.BIBLES: 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 THAT ARE INCARCERATED, DESTITUTE. OR THOSE NEW TO OR SEEKING FAITH.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $32,197,552
Program Service Revenue $6,881,702
Investment Income $499,623
Other Revenue $504,649
TOTAL REVENUE $40,083,526

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $28,210
Salaries & Benefits $21,047,749
Fundraising Expenses $5,723,015
Program Expenses $26,628,112
Other Expenses $17,442,047
TOTAL EXPENSES $39,183,585

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $40,083,526 $50,010,287 -0.2%
Expenses $39,183,585 $39,202,575 0.0%
Net Income $899,941 $10,807,712 -0.9%
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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
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
238
Volunteers
870

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
9
$1,204,407
Total Directors
11
$520,716
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOE PAULO CEO 50.00
Officer Director
$480,953 $39,763 $520,716
TIM DUKES PRESIDENT 50.00
Officer
$329,585 $21,403 $350,988
DESIREE GONZALEZ COO 50.00
Officer
$282,717 $49,986 $332,703
MIKE MCCALL CHIEF OF DONOR ENGAGEMENT 50.00
Highest
$240,047 $9,003 $249,050
NANCY OVERFIELD CHIEF OF MARKETING/VIDA UNIDA GM 50.00
Highest
$221,863 $21,244 $243,107
JIM MARSHALL CHIEF OF MEDIA OPERATIONS 50.00
Highest
$203,141 $36,511 $239,652
SCOTT HERROLD CHIEF OF PROGRAMMING 50.00
Highest
$200,355 $36,803 $237,158
MYRKA DELLANOS VIDA UNIDA MORNING SHOW HOST 40.00
Highest
$179,987 $12,601 $192,588
DR JOE PARLE PART YEAR CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER PUCA CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX SUESCUN VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH KILLINGER FINANCE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRY CHAPMAN HR CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MAXWELL PART YEAR HR CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH HUBBS PART YEAR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PIERRE CANNINGS PART YEAR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDON WOVCHKO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE BATTAGLIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $40,083,526 $39,183,585 $107,111,935 $899,941
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $33,415,393 $37,969,762 $84,384,424 $-4,554,369
2022 $27,022,757 $20,261,091 $78,523,694 $6,761,666
2021 $19,168,993 $14,925,047 $41,093,366 $4,243,946
2020 $13,472,768 $13,754,538 $37,826,223 $-281,770
2019 $15,075,856 $12,790,569 $36,158,983 $2,285,287
2018 $14,189,658 $12,270,506 $36,495,307 $1,919,152
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