Liabilities / Assets
21st percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 21% of similar nonprofits.
Creative Ministries Inc
EIN 23-2269420 • 501(c)3 • Manheim, PA
Profile
Creative ministries, inc. Was organized in 1984 as a non-profit corporation for the purpose of promoting christian values featuring the best in christian music, art and other activities; and to acquire one or more noncommercial educational broadcast stations for the advancement of christian education and music programs responsive to the needs and interests of the general public residing in the communities of the licensee, and the broadcast station's service area. In december 1990, the organization acquired wjtl-fm, a radio station licensed by the federal communications commission (fcc) servicing the lancaster, harrisburg, york, lebanon, and northern maryland areas, to operate a noncommercial educational broadcast station dedicated to the advancement of christian education and music programs.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
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Liabilities / Revenue
32nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 32% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
51st percentile
Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
35th percentile
Faster asset growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
41st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$15,491,282
Up $321,962 (+2.1%) from 2024
Liabilities
Up$312,105
Up $77,430 (+33%) from 2024
Net Assets
Up$15,179,177
Up $244,532 (+1.6%) from 2024
Revenue
Up$2,961,210
Up $366,112 (+14%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$2,812,113
Up $137,428 (+5.1%) from 2024
Net Income
Up$149,097
Up $228,684 (+287%) from 2024
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $15,491,282
- Liabilities
- $312,105
- Net assets
- $15,179,177
- Revenue
- $2,961,210
- Expenses
- $2,812,113
- Net income
- $149,097
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025
- Signed
- Jan 17, 2026
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $4,216,864
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Creative ministries, inc. Was organized in 1984 as a non-profit corporation for the purpose of promoting christian values featuring the best in christian music, art and other activities; and to acquire one or more noncommercial educational broadcast stations for the advancement of christian education and music programs responsive to the needs and interests of the general public residing in the communities of the licensee, and the broadcast station's service area. In december 1990, the organization acquired wjtl-fm, a radio station licensed by the federal communications commission (fcc) servicing the lancaster, harrisburg, york, lebanon, and northern maryland areas, to operate a noncommercial educational broadcast station dedicated to the advancement of christian education and music programs.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $6,025,546 | $5,880,849 | ▼ $144,697 |
| Investments Other Securities | $3,603,507 | $5,190,141 | ▲ $1,586,634 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $1,530,203 | $1,656,497 | ▲ $126,294 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $2,994,919 | $1,633,273 | ▼ $1,361,646 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $348,792 | $467,865 | ▲ $119,073 |
| Intangible Assets | $171,908 | $171,908 | → $0 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $196,136 | $157,709 | ▼ $38,427 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $132,801 | $145,383 | ▲ $12,582 |
| Accounts Receivable | $17,149 | $33,936 | ▲ $16,787 |
| Total Assets | $15,169,320 | $15,491,282 | ▲ $321,962 |
| Other Assets Total | $148,359 | $153,721 | ▲ $5,362 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $137,356 | $133,890 | ▼ $3,466 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $44,664 | $103,338 | ▲ $58,674 |
| Deferred Revenue | $52,655 | $74,877 | ▲ $22,222 |
| Total Liabilities | $234,675 | $312,105 | ▲ $77,430 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $14,934,645 | $15,179,177 | ▲ $244,532 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $14,934,645 | $15,179,177 | ▲ $244,532 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $15,169,320 | $15,491,282 | ▲ $321,962 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $2,834,323 | $2,240,635 | $5,074,958 |
| Land | $2,810,013 | - | $1,470,013 |
| Equipment | $236,513 | $461,461 | $697,974 |
| Other Securities | $50,849 | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Mcnaughton | Station Mana | FT | $130,000 | $38,115 | $168,115 |
| Fred Mcnaughton | Station Manager/pres | - | $130,000 | $38,115 | $168,115 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| John Smucker | Chairman |
| Brian Smith | Director |
| Wendy Miller | Secretary |
| Timothy N Landis | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $1,169,627
- Program Service Revenue
- $1,137,484
- Investment Income
- $436,486
- Other Revenue
- $217,613
- All Other Contributions
- $1,169,627
- Change in Net Assets
- $149,097
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $2,961,210
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $20,313
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $2,981,523
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $2,961,210
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $1,659,452 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,152,661 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $160,996 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $410,988 | $272,149 | $68,037 | $751,174 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $166,307 | $43,802 | $15,922 | $226,031 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $168,115 | - | - | $168,115 |
| All Other Expenses | $113,816 | $35,137 | - | $148,953 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $63,529 | $66,253 | $16,563 | $146,345 |
| Advertising | $84,460 | - | $29,857 | $114,317 |
| Other Expenses | $46,146 | $23,241 | $5,968 | $75,355 |
| Payroll Taxes | $42,897 | $20,623 | $5,156 | $68,676 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $63,845 | - | $63,845 |
| Occupancy | $50,918 | $5,552 | $1,851 | $58,321 |
| Fees for Services Other | $25,584 | $7,018 | $1,219 | $33,821 |
| Insurance | $17,864 | $8,932 | $2,977 | $29,773 |
| Travel | $17,701 | $3,904 | - | $21,605 |
| Information Technology | $19,018 | $422 | $422 | $19,862 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $18,351 | - | - | $18,351 |
| Office Expenses | $10,878 | $1,813 | $5,439 | $18,130 |
| Royalties | $11,102 | - | - | $11,102 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $2,052,914 | $598,203 | $160,996 | $2,812,113 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,812,113 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,812,113 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $2,812,113 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Long-term Operating Lease Liability | $130,277 |
| Short-term Operating Lease Liability | $3,613 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B
“All board members receive a draft copy of form 990 for their review prior to filing. Board members meet with personnel of the independent certified public accountants to review and discuss form 990 prior to filing.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C
“All board members receive and complete a conflict of interest questionnaire which details any relationships with the organization which may present a conflict of interest or the absence of the same. The completed questionnaire is maintained by the organization's bookkeeper. Board members in conflict as to a vote are disqualified from that vote. Any transactions with a board member or entities related to a board member are approved by the remainder of the board after determining the value of the transaction is reasonable and at or below estimated market value.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A
“Compensation of the organization's station manager/president is determined annually by the remainder of the organization's board of directors. The board deliberates and determines a salary appropriate to the responsibilities of the position. The board also reviews compensation surveys for positions within the christian broadcasting industry. The board also determines the compensation and/or compensation adjustments for all of the organization's staff positions. Substantiation of these decisions documented in the minutes of the organization's board of directors meetings.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B
“See explanation for form 990, part vi, line 15a”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19
“The organization does not make its governing documents or conflict of interest policy available to the public. The organization's audited financial statements are available upon request at the organization's administrative office in manheim, pa.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Creative Ministries Inc
- EIN
- 23-2269420
- Phone
- 7173923690
- Address
- 1875 JUNCTION ROAD, MANHEIM, PA 17545
Signing Officer
- Name
- Fred Mcnaughton
- Title
- Station Manager/pres
- Phone
- 7173923690
- Signed
- 2026-01-17
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Fred Mcnaughton
- Formed
- 1984
- Legal Domicile
- Pa
- Voting Board Members
- 5
- Independent Board Members
- 4
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 25
Preparer
- Firm
- Simon Lever LLC
- Address
- 147 W AIRPORT RD, LITITZ, PA 17543
- Preparer
- Andrew L Steckbeck CPA
- Phone
- 7175697081
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
“Creative ministries, inc. Was organized in 1984 as a non-profit corporation for the purpose of promoting christian values featuring the best in christian music, art and other activities; and to acquire one or more noncommercial educational broadcast stations for the advancement of christian education and music programs responsive to the needs and interests of the general public residing in the communities of the licensee, and the broadcast station's service area. In december 1990, the organization acquired wjtl-fm, a radio station licensed by the federal communications commission (fcc) servicing the lancaster, harrisburg, york, lebanon, and northern maryland areas, to operate a noncommercial educational broadcast station dedicated to the advancement of christian education and music programs.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | CREATIVE MINISTRIES, INC. WAS ORGANIZED IN 1984 AS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING CHRISTIAN VALUES FEATURING THE BEST IN CHRISTIAN MUSIC, ART AND OTHER ACTIVITIES; AND TO ACQUIRE ONE OR MORE NONCOMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL BROADCAST STATIONS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND MUSIC PROGRAMS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC RESIDING IN THE COMMUNITIES OF THE LICENSEE, AND THE BROADCAST STATION'S SERVICE AREA. IN DECEMBER 1990, THE ORGANIZATION ACQUIRED WJTL-FM, A RADIO STATION LICENSED BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) SERVICING THE LANCASTER, HARRISBURG, YORK, LEBANON, AND NORTHERN MARYLAND AREAS, TO OPERATE A NONCOMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL BROADCAST STATION DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND MUSIC PROGRAMS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | ALL BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. BOARD MEMBERS MEET WITH PERSONNEL OF THE INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | ALL BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE AND COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE WHICH DETAILS ANY RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE ORGANIZATION WHICH MAY PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR THE ABSENCE OF THE SAME. THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE IS MAINTAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOOKKEEPER. BOARD MEMBERS IN CONFLICT AS TO A VOTE ARE DISQUALIFIED FROM THAT VOTE. ANY TRANSACTIONS WITH A BOARD MEMBER OR ENTITIES RELATED TO A BOARD MEMBER ARE APPROVED BY THE REMAINDER OF THE BOARD AFTER DETERMINING THE VALUE OF THE TRANSACTION IS REASONABLE AND AT OR BELOW ESTIMATED MARKET VALUE. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S STATION MANAGER/PRESIDENT IS DETERMINED ANNUALLY BY THE REMAINDER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD DELIBERATES AND DETERMINES A SALARY APPROPRIATE TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION. THE BOARD ALSO REVIEWS COMPENSATION SURVEYS FOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING INDUSTRY. THE BOARD ALSO DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION AND/OR COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF POSITIONS. SUBSTANTIATION OF THESE DECISIONS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | SEE EXPLANATION FOR FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE IN MANHEIM, PA. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 |
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