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Dr James Dobson Family Institute

EIN 27-1394708 • 501(c)3 • Colorado Springs, CO

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To help preserve and promote the institution of the family and the biblical principles on which it is based, and to seek to introduce as many people as possible to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Specifically, the focus of the ministry is on marriage, parenthood, evangelism sanctity of human life, and encouraging righteousness in the culture.Family Talk is a Christian non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The ministry promotes and teaches biblical principles that support marriage, family, and child-development. Since its inception, Family Talk has served millions of families with broadcasts, monthly newsletters, feature articles, videos, blogs, books and other resources available on demand via its website, mobile apps, and social media platforms. Aired on more than 1200 radio and online outlets, Family Talk is broadcast coast-to-coast in the United States and is heard all over the world online.

540 Elkton Drive No 201Colorado Springs, CO 80907

www.drjamesdobson.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.51x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.47x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

74th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

97th percentile

146%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

22%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Up

$9,707,002

Up $1,300,908 (+15%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$4,149,569

Down $53,653 (-1.3%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$5,557,433

Up $1,354,561 (+32%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

Up

$11,376,445

Up $2,606,397 (+30%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$10,021,884

Up $228,506 (+2.3%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$1,354,561

Up $2,377,891 (+232%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,087,983Liabilities 2011: $835,023Net Assets 2011: $252,9602011Assets 2012: $1,580,500Liabilities 2012: $1,141,483Net Assets 2012: $439,0172012Assets 2013: $1,977,802Liabilities 2013: $531,716Net Assets 2013: $1,446,0862013Assets 2014: $1,796,933Liabilities 2014: $740,970Net Assets 2014: $1,055,9632014Assets 2015: $3,030,701Liabilities 2015: $471,444Net Assets 2015: $2,559,2572015Assets 2016: $3,418,905Liabilities 2016: $541,673Net Assets 2016: $2,877,2322016Assets 2017: $2,530,598Liabilities 2017: $434,522Net Assets 2017: $2,096,0762017Assets 2019: $3,085,597Liabilities 2019: $794,671Net Assets 2019: $2,290,9262019Assets 2020: $4,013,006Liabilities 2020: $1,330,068Net Assets 2020: $2,682,9382020Assets 2021: $9,889,133Liabilities 2021: $5,068,870Net Assets 2021: $4,820,2632021Assets 2022: $9,628,905Liabilities 2022: $4,402,703Net Assets 2022: $5,226,2022022Assets 2023: $8,406,094Liabilities 2023: $4,203,222Net Assets 2023: $4,202,8722023Assets 2024: $9,707,002Liabilities 2024: $4,149,569Net Assets 2024: $5,557,4332024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$9,707,002
Liabilities$4,149,569
Net Assets$5,557,433
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth74th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2011: $5,955,5502011Expenses 2012: $6,883,6232012Expenses 2013: $6,519,6252013Revenue 2014: $6,503,487Expenses 2014: $6,893,610Net Income 2014: -$390,1232014Revenue 2015: $9,790,144Expenses 2015: $8,261,593Net Income 2015: $1,528,5512015Revenue 2016: $8,929,694Expenses 2016: $8,611,719Net Income 2016: $317,9752016Revenue 2017: $6,754,937Expenses 2017: $7,536,093Net Income 2017: -$781,1562017Revenue 2019: $7,245,736Expenses 2019: $8,222,424Net Income 2019: -$976,6882019Revenue 2020: $8,771,423Expenses 2020: $8,379,411Net Income 2020: $392,0122020Revenue 2021: $10,741,479Expenses 2021: $8,604,154Net Income 2021: $2,137,3252021Revenue 2022: $10,106,778Expenses 2022: $9,700,839Net Income 2022: $405,9392022Revenue 2023: $8,770,048Expenses 2023: $9,793,378Net Income 2023: -$1,023,3302023Revenue 2024: $11,376,445Expenses 2024: $10,021,884Net Income 2024: $1,354,5612024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$11,376,445
Expenses$10,021,884
Net Income$1,354,561
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$9,707,002
Liabilities
$4,149,569
Net assets
$5,557,433
Revenue
$11,376,445
Expenses
$10,021,884
Net income
$1,354,561
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.71$4.15$5.56$11.4$10.0$1.35
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.41$4.20$4.20$8.77$9.79$1.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.63$4.40$5.23$10.1$9.70$0.41
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.89$5.07$4.82$10.7$8.60$2.14
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.01$1.33$2.68$8.77$8.38$0.39
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.09$0.79$2.29$7.25$8.22$0.98
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.53$0.43$2.10$6.75$7.54$0.78
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.42$0.54$2.88$8.93$8.61$0.32
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.03$0.47$2.56$9.79$8.26$1.53
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.80$0.74$1.06$6.50$6.89$0.39
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.98$0.53$1.45$6.52
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.58$1.14$0.44$6.88
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.09$0.84$0.25$5.96
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Period
Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024
Signed
May 5, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$11,377,185
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To help preserve and promote the institution of the family and the biblical principles on which it is based, and to seek to introduce as many people as possible to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Specifically, the focus of the ministry is on marriage, parenthood, evangelism sanctity of human life, and encouraging righteousness in the culture.Family Talk is a Christian non-profit organization located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The ministry promotes and teaches biblical principles that support marriage, family, and child-development. Since its inception, Family Talk has served millions of families with broadcasts, monthly newsletters, feature articles, videos, blogs, books and other resources available on demand via its website, mobile apps, and social media platforms. Aired on more than 1200 radio and online outlets, Family Talk is broadcast coast-to-coast in the United States and is heard all over the world online.

To help preserve and promote the institution of family and the biblical principles on which it is based, and to seek to introduce as many people as possible to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Specifically, the focus of the ministry is on marriage, parenthood, evangelism, the sanctity of human life and encouraging righteousness in the culture.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,596,024$4,512,255▼ $83,769
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,241,954$2,636,760▲ $394,806
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$519,713$1,595,284▲ $1,075,571
Intangible Assets$741,857$611,459▼ $130,398
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$231,982$280,560▲ $48,578
Accounts Receivable$38,094$34,214▼ $3,880
Total Assets$8,406,094$9,707,002▲ $1,300,908
Other Assets Total$36,470$36,470→ $0
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$3,706,874$3,604,988▼ $101,886
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$496,348$544,581▲ $48,233
Total Liabilities$4,203,222$4,149,569▼ $53,653
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,641,286$4,514,364▲ $873,078
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$561,586$1,043,069▲ $481,483
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,202,872$5,557,433▲ $1,354,561
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$8,406,094$9,707,002▲ $1,300,908

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$4,386,868$740,363$5,127,231
Equipment$125,387$291,560$416,947
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Joe WaresakPresidentFT$151,662$43,497$195,159
Brit Beau HendersonDirector of CreativeFT$101,084$42,545$143,629
Dan LawrenceVP of MarketingFT$110,228$17,467$127,695
Jenanne Jenkins-RattiSr VP StewardshipFT$103,803$5,103$108,906

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr James C DobsonFounder, Chairman of the Board
Alan SearsMember
Danae DobsonMember
Dr Roy StringfellowMember
Michele BachmannMember
Lisa GrangerSecretary
Dr William BrockTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Brian BozarthMarketing Consulting3665 Tapestry Terrace, Colorado Springs, CO 80918$491,800
News Max Broadcasting LLCAdvertising560 Village Blvd Suite 120, West Palm Beach, FL 33409$197,319
First and FourteenthLawyer2 N Cascade Ave Suite 1430, Colorado Springs, CO 80903$122,363
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$11,115,716
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$32,576
Other Revenue
$228,153
All Other Contributions
$11,115,716
Change in Net Assets
$1,354,561

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded21$101,913Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions21$101,913-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$11,376,445
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$11,376,445
Total Revenue per Form 990
$11,376,445
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$6,417,123
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,604,761
Total Fundraising Expense$739,982
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,566,917$189,977$264,986$2,021,880
Advertising$864,315$10,493$89,429$964,237
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$519,223$61,010$82,972$663,205
Other Employee Benefits$536,228$51,561$61,023$648,812
All Other Expenses$340,680$131,364$25,346$497,390
Conferences and Meetings$366,479$69,153$6,207$441,839
Other Expenses$276,254$20,519$39,958$276,254
Depreciation Depletion$252,066--$252,066
Payroll Taxes$160,411$20,692$27,325$208,428
Fees for Services Legal$101,127$58,652$10,027$169,806
Interest$79,257$60,088$2,061$141,406
Insurance$91,852$22,521$17,658$132,031
Fees for Services Other$62,739$19,094$5,737$87,570
Pension Plan Contributions$49,370$6,724$6,342$62,436
Travel$30,115$14,946$17,038$62,099
Fees for Services Accounting$23,515--$23,515
Total Functional Expenses$8,494,505$787,397$739,982$10,021,884

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$10,021,884
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$10,021,884
Total Expenses per Form 990$10,021,884
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Dr James C DobsonChairman of the BoardFamily Talk purchases books from publishing companies that publish books authored by Dr. and Mrs. Dobson. Dr. and Mrs. Dobson have waived all royalties associated with such purchases. In addition, Family Talk purchases these books at the author discount.No$56,491
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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, Part VI, Section A, line 2

“Dr. James C. Dobson and Shirley Dobson: Family Relationship”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The return is sent to all Board Members for review prior to its filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“Potential conflicts of interest are addressed and reviewed annually prior to the audit of the Organization's financial statements.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The Organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Dr James Dobson Family Institute
EIN
27-1394708
Phone
7192449300
Address
540 Elkton Drive 201, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Signing Officer

Name
Dr William Brock
Title
President
Phone
7192449300
Signed
2025-05-05
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dr William Brock
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
42
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Hoelting & Company Inc
Address
31 East Platte Avenue Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Preparer
Thomas G Sistare
Phone
7196301091
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“The board of directors assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. This procedure has not changed from prior years.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2

“The Organization evaluates the effect of uncertain tax positions, if any, and provides for those positions in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 450, Contingencies. The Organization is required to disclose any material adjustments as a result of tax examinations. The Organization reports interest and penalties resulting from these adjustments as interest expense and other expenses, as applicable. There were no tax examinations or adjustments during the current fiscal year.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0To help preserve and promote the institution of the family and the biblical principles on which it is based, and to seek to introduce as many people as possible to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Specifically, the focus of the ministry is on marriage, parenthood, evangelism, the sanctity of human life and encouraging righteousness in the culture.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Constituent Response: Family Talk Correspondence Team and Counseling personnel, along with contracted Call Center and Fulfillment House, responded to thousands of calls, letters, and prayer requests from constituents each month throughout the year responding with personal letters, emails, phone calls, and resources to meet the needs of individuals and families who contacted the organization for help.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Web and Digital Outreach: Family Talk continues to expand its ability to connect with families with relevant biblical resources through creation of a digital content library. The digital project team has focused efforts in the creation of a new website with expanded capability as well as ongoing work to digitize current and classic content, and to make available helpful audio, videos, downloads, articles, blogs, and timely information to reach and encourage individuals and families that contact the ministry via the worldwide web.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization evaluates the effect of uncertain tax positions, if any, and provides for those positions in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 450, Contingencies. The Organization is required to disclose any material adjustments as a result of tax examinations. The Organization reports interest and penalties resulting from these adjustments as interest expense and other expenses, as applicable. There were no tax examinations or adjustments during the current fiscal year.
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