Civic Intelligence

Dr James Dobson Family Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 27-1394708

Oct 01, 2020 to Sep 30, 2021 • Filed on Apr 14, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.DRJAMESDOBSON.ORG

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540 Elkton Drive No 201Colorado Springs, CO 80907

(719) 244-9300

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.51x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.47x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 68% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

64th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2021

Asset Growth

97th percentile

146%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

22%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets77th percentile

Assets

Up

$9,889,133

Up $5,876,127 (+146%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$4,820,263

Up $2,137,325 (+80%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$5,068,870

Up $3,738,802 (+281%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue68th percentileNet Margin64th percentile

Revenue

Up

$10,741,479

Up $1,970,056 (+22%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$8,604,154

Up $224,743 (+2.7%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$2,137,325

Up $1,745,313 (+445%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2021

Assets$9,889,133
Liabilities$5,068,870
Net Assets$4,820,263
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2021

Revenue$10,741,479
Expenses$8,604,154
Net Income$2,137,325
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2020 to Sep 30, 2021
Signed
Apr 14, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.2
Gross Receipts
$10,929,803
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$33,327$4,723,848▲ $4,690,521
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,954,517$2,130,285▲ $175,768
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,081,367$2,058,759▲ $977,392
Intangible Assets$683,865$731,653▲ $47,788
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$164,537$203,342▲ $38,805
Accounts Receivable$8,923$4,776▼ $4,147
Total Assets$4,013,006$9,889,133▲ $5,876,127
Other Assets Total$86,470$36,470▼ $50,000
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$663,700$4,300,000▲ $3,636,300
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$666,368$768,870▲ $102,502
Total Liabilities$1,330,068$5,068,870▲ $3,738,802
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,647,228$4,172,031▲ $2,524,803
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,035,710$648,232▼ $387,478
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,682,938$4,820,263▲ $2,137,325
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,013,006$9,889,133▲ $5,876,127

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$4,706,822$385,889$5,092,711
Equipment$17,026$266,465$283,491
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Joseph WaresakCOOFT$145,136-$145,136
Brian McNultyVP Broadcast & MediaFT$134,424$5,355$139,779
Jenanne JenkinsVP StewardshipFT$117,827$4,651$122,478
James GottryVP of Public PolicyFT$107,782$4,437$112,219
Dr James C DobsonPresident. CEO, Chairman oFT-$3,737$3,737

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Herb FisherVice Chairman of the Board
Roy StrongfellowMember
Shirley DobsonSecretary
Kirk ElliottTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
One Touch PointPrinting and mailing servcies5280 Joliet Street, Denver, CO 80239$712,478
Bott Radio NetworkRadio station10550 Barkley Ste 100-A/R, Overland Park, KS 66212$344,274
Elkton Partners LLCRent540 Elkton Drive Suite 202, Colorado Springs, CO 80907$339,737
Salem Washington DC WAVARadio station1735 N Lynn St STE 500, Arlington, VA 22209$194,100
Premier Fulfillment & Processing IncFullfillment services4841 Dillion Drive, Pueblo, CO 81008$165,118
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$10,735,391
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2,770
Other Revenue
$3,318
All Other Contributions
$9,407,991
Change in Net Assets
$2,137,325

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 Traded9$189,725Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions9$189,725-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$10,741,479
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$10,741,479
Total Revenue per Form 990
$10,741,479
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$5,347,903
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,256,251
Total Fundraising Expense$604,543
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,259,096$354,980$210,665$1,824,741
Other Employee Benefits$474,743$147,742$32,691$655,176
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$381,281$88,781$74,623$544,685
All Other Expenses$304,805$75,545$47,902$428,252
Advertising$361,088$8,726$37,658$407,472
Occupancy$177,307$134,423$4,612$316,342
Payroll Taxes$125,600$33,315$22,869$181,784
Other Expenses$128,626$6,752$130$135,508
Fees for Services Legal$5,780$125,915$2,825$134,520
Office Expenses$84,664$9,032$22$93,718
Insurance$44,110$10,802$10,144$65,056
Pension Plan Contributions$31,161$11,573$7,131$49,865
Fees for Services Other$28,123$16,405-$44,528
Depreciation Depletion$28,828$7,392$7,075$43,295
Travel$25,893$3,252$1,628$30,773
Fees for Services Accounting-$19,191-$19,191
Conferences and Meetings$3,933$2,425$1,094$7,452
Interest$1,009$259$248$1,516
Total Functional Expenses$6,898,501$1,101,110$604,543$8,604,154

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$8,604,154
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$8,604,154
Total Expenses per Form 990$8,604,154
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 DobsonPresident and CEOFamily 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-
Shirley DobsonBoard MemberFamily 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-
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
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 No 201, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Signing Officer

Name
Joseph Waresak
Title
COO
Phone
7192449300
Signed
2022-04-14
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joseph Waresak
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
44
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

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 Topc 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 year ended September 30, 2021.”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$9,889,133
Liabilities
$5,068,870
Net assets
$4,820,263
Revenue
$10,741,479
Expenses
$8,604,154
Net income
$2,137,325
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