SAT-7 North America (SAT-7 NA) reports that it financially supports the Christian satellite ministry of SAT-7 International in the Middle East and North Africa, which operates four channels that broadcast Christian programs in Arabic, Farsi, and Turkish across 25 countries. The organization states that more than 80% of its programs are produced by local Christians, with production, broadcasting, and management located in Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, Cyprus, and the United Kingdom. Programs include topics regarding personal faith and church life for adults and children, as well as programming specifically geared towards women and topics relating to freedom of religion and rights. In 2019, the organization states that it actively engaged with 324,000 viewers, produced the documentary "Sequel of Hope," completed the transition to broadcasting in high-definition, and filmed special projects in Algeria, Kurdistan, Iraq, Morocco, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, SAT-7 North America's program expenses were:
Program services |
$7,018,443 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$7,018,443 |
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Chief Executive
Rex M. Rogers, PhD, President
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Compensation*
$199,394
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Chair of the Board
Peter Schulze
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chairman, SGI Global Investments
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Board Size
9
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Paid Staff Size
15
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Door-to-door appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 13% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $8,708,026 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on SAT-7 North America's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$8,708,026 |
Other income |
$7,791 |
Total Income |
$8,715,817 |
- Programs: 81%
- Fundraising: 13%
- Administrative: 6%
Total Income |
$8,715,817 |
Program expenses |
$7,018,443 |
Fundraising expenses |
$1,099,078 |
Administrative expenses |
$579,875 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$8,697,396 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$18,421 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$1,390,813 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$1,409,234 |
Total Liabilities |
$1,653,167 |
Total Assets |
$3,062,401 |