T L C Broadcasting Corporation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
T L C Broadcasting Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mason City, Iowa, registered in 1978, with $312,835 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
316 N Federal Ave, Mason City, IA, 50401 EIN 42-1096296 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2024)
$313K
▲ 31.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$279K
Net assets
$448K
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 T L C Broadcasting Corporation— 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 rating19 mo reserves · +11% 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 T L C Broadcasting Corporation: 19 mo reserves · +11% 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 T L C Broadcasting Corporation— 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 T L C Broadcasting Corporation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 316 N Federal Ave, Mason City, IA, 50401
- City
- Mason City
- State
- Iowa
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $270K (FY2013) to $313K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $448K
Operating margin
10.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$448K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$448K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $312,835▲31.6% | $278,842▼1.2% | $448,474▲4.0% | $448,474▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $237,776▲10.0% | $282,324▲2.0% | $431,274▼6.0% | $431,274▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $216,223▼19.3% | $276,810▲1.5% | $458,907▼18.5% | $458,907▼18.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $267,903▼3.1% | $272,650▲0.9% | $562,902▲3.1% | $562,902▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $276,490▼2.0% | $270,295▼0.8% | $545,760▲2.0% | $545,760▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $282,108▲8.2% | $272,421▲9.9% | $534,868▲6.7% | $534,868▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $260,703▲2.1% | $247,927▲1.6% | $501,333▼1.9% | $501,333▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $255,361▲5.7% | $243,942▲0.2% | $511,149▲5.2% | $511,149▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $241,489▼5.1% | $243,557▲9.6% | $485,675▲1.4% | $485,675▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $254,455▼4.1% | $222,154▼3.9% | $478,771▲5.0% | $478,771▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $265,247▼1.7% | $231,151▲4.4% | $455,995▲9.4% | $455,995▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $269,932 | $221,356▲8.5% | $416,764▲17.1% | $416,764▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $204,049▲8.4% | $355,962▲35.8% | $355,962▲35.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $188,213 | $262,195 | $262,195 | 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 · $64K total
8 grants to T L C Broadcasting Corporation totaling $64K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $9,809 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $6,150 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $9,894 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $10,251 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $9,377 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2017 | $5,868 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2016 | $6,374 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2015 | $5,810 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is T L C Broadcasting Corporation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. T L C Broadcasting Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1096296, based in Mason City, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is T L C Broadcasting Corporation's EIN?
- T L C Broadcasting Corporation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1096296.
- How much revenue does T L C Broadcasting Corporation report?
- T L C Broadcasting Corporation reported $312,835 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does T L C Broadcasting Corporation have?
- CharityIndex grades T L C Broadcasting Corporation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for T L C Broadcasting Corporation (EIN 42-1096296) 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.