American Christian Television Services Inc Wtlw-tv
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
American Christian Television Services Inc Wtlw-tv is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lima, Ohio, registered in 1980, with $2,670,021 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1844 Baty Rd, Lima, OH, 45807 EIN 34-1315196 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.7M
▼ 23.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$4.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for American Christian Television Services Inc Wtlw-tv— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating41 mo reserves · +49% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For American Christian Television Services Inc Wtlw-tv: 41 mo reserves · +49% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for American Christian Television Services Inc Wtlw-tv— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For American Christian Television Services Inc Wtlw-tv: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1844 Baty Rd, Lima, OH, 45807
- City
- Lima
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Media & Communications
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2013) to $2.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $842KNet assets $4.6M
Operating margin
49.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.4M
Total liabilities
$842K
Net assets
$4.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,670,021▼23.6% | $1,358,430▼5.6% | $4,603,584▲16.9% | $5,445,844▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,494,534▲72.1% | $1,439,622▼14.9% | $3,937,918▲51.6% | $4,771,272▲43.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,030,505▼19.9% | $1,692,399▼13.0% | $2,598,332▲1.8% | $3,331,563▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,534,429▲62.6% | $1,945,837▲47.0% | $2,553,011▲26.7% | $2,905,058▲27.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,558,289▲13.1% | $1,323,395▼2.5% | $2,014,788▲6.9% | $2,275,238▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,377,677▼9.8% | $1,357,402▼3.1% | $1,884,351▼1.9% | $2,089,929▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,527,131▼82.8% | $1,400,722▼80.8% | $1,920,458▲3.5% | $2,110,687▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $8,863,010▲594% | $7,288,650▲393% | $1,855,826▲449% | $1,908,127▲105% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,276,641▼2.7% | $1,477,045▼3.6% | $337,768▼42.7% | $931,871▼23.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,312,418▼1.6% | $1,532,077▼2.3% | $589,018▼32.9% | $1,209,861▼22.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,334,287▼7.0% | $1,567,904▼6.2% | $878,302▼23.7% | $1,562,287▼16.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,435,140 | $1,671,133▼0.4% | $1,151,342▼18.2% | $1,863,691▼13.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,677,462▲9.1% | $1,408,068▼1.3% | $2,160,009▲31.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,536,910▲8.5% | $1,427,170▲3.7% | $1,637,997▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,416,169 | $1,375,863 | $1,630,366 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $263K total
15 grants to American Christian Television Services Inc Wtlw-tv totaling $263K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Media and publishing | 2024 | $28,200 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2023 | $28,200 |
| Anabaptist Foundation | Operations | 2023 | $7,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $29,200 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $29,200 |
| Christian Broadcasting Network Inc | Christian television | 2022 | $12,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2021 | $26,300 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $6,576 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2019 | $11,300 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2018 | $16,339 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2018 | — |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2017 | $16,236 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Arts, media, and culture | 2016 | $31,236 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Arts, media, and culture | 2015 | $721 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Arts, media, and culture | 2014 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is American Christian Television Services Inc Wtlw-tv a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Christian Television Services Inc Wtlw-tv is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1315196, based in Lima, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is American Christian Television Services Inc Wtlw-tv's EIN?
- American Christian Television Services Inc Wtlw-tv's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1315196.
- How much revenue does American Christian Television Services Inc Wtlw-tv report?
- American Christian Television Services Inc Wtlw-tv reported $2,670,021 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Christian Television Services Inc Wtlw-tv have?
- CharityIndex grades American Christian Television Services Inc Wtlw-tv B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for American Christian Television Services Inc Wtlw-tv (EIN 34-1315196) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.