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Dr James Dobson Family Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 27-1394708

Oct 01, 2022 to Sep 30, 2023 • Filed on Jul 28, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.DRJAMESDOBSON.ORG

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540 Elkton Drive 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

79th percentile

0.50x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.48x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

20th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$193,865

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.2% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

8th percentile

-13%

Faster asset growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-13%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Down

$8,406,094

Down $1,222,811 (-13%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$4,202,872

Down $1,023,330 (-20%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$4,203,222

Down $199,481 (-4.5%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Down

$8,770,048

Down $1,336,730 (-13%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$9,793,378

Up $92,539 (+1.0%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$1,023,330

Down $1,429,269 (-352%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth8th 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

2023

Assets$8,406,094
Liabilities$4,203,222
Net Assets$4,202,872
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth22nd 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

2023

Revenue$8,770,048
Expenses$9,793,378
Net Income-$1,023,330
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2022 to Sep 30, 2023
Signed
Jul 28, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$8,771,998
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$4,664,718$4,596,024▼ $68,694
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,202,230$2,241,954▲ $39,724
Intangible Assets$823,054$741,857▼ $81,197
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,674,051$519,713▼ $1,154,338
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$224,523$231,982▲ $7,459
Accounts Receivable$3,859$38,094▲ $34,235
Total Assets$9,628,905$8,406,094▼ $1,222,811
Other Assets Total$36,470$36,470→ $0
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$3,805,294$3,706,874▼ $98,420
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$597,409$496,348▼ $101,061
Total Liabilities$4,402,703$4,203,222▼ $199,481
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,837,429$3,641,286▼ $1,196,143
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$388,773$561,586▲ $172,813
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$5,226,202$4,202,872▼ $1,023,330
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$9,628,905$8,406,094▼ $1,222,811

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$4,508,670$618,561$5,127,231
Equipment$87,354$266,694$354,048
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Joe WaresakPresidentFT$151,662$42,203$193,865
Brian McNultyVP of Broadcast and MediaFT$137,624$43,722$181,346
Brit Beau HendersonDirector of CreativeFT$99,874$39,923$139,797
Dan LawrenceVP of MarketingFT$118,272$17,263$135,535
Jenanne Jenkins-RattiVP StewardshipFT$110,297$3,824$114,121
Dr James C DobsonCEO, Chairman of the BoardFT-$4,765$4,765

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Herb FisherVice Chairman of the Board
Alan SearsMember
Lisa GrangerMember
Michele BachmannMember
Roy StringfellowMember
Shirley DobsonSecretary
Bart BrockTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Brian BozarthMarketing Consulting3665 Tapestry Terrace, Colorado Springs, CO 80918$226,870
Access Media Group IncVideo Production219 East Saint Vrain Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903$125,682
Premier FulfillmentFulfillment Services4841 Dillon Drive, Pueblo, CO 81008$121,865
American Family RadioRadio StationPO Box 2440, Tupelo, CO 38803$118,500
4C RadioConsulting1054 Ivy Point Ct, Forest, VA 24551$110,500
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$8,520,025
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$22,497
Other Revenue
$227,526
All Other Contributions
$8,520,025
Change in Net Assets
$-1,023,330

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$65,521Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions9$65,521-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$8,770,048
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$8,770,048
Total Revenue per Form 990
$8,770,048
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$6,324,390
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,468,988
Total Fundraising Expense$812,211
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,200,460$317,857$238,378$1,756,695
Advertising$960,231$9,116$98,286$1,067,633
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$568,627$155,244$106,478$830,349
Other Employee Benefits$437,175$135,651$58,983$631,809
Conferences and Meetings$434,626$5,751$76,012$516,389
All Other Expenses$338,158$75,687$53,887$467,732
Depreciation Depletion$245,520--$245,520
Payroll Taxes$132,999$34,480$26,662$194,141
Other Expenses$99,619$82,007$2,703$184,329
Interest$81,226$61,567$2,119$144,912
Fees for Services Legal$81,686$48,083$9,237$139,006
Insurance$77,230$19,892$18,647$115,769
Travel$43,816$11,731$7,761$63,308
Pension Plan Contributions$38,276$11,471$6,247$55,994
Fees for Services Other$29,261$17,010-$46,271
Fees for Services Accounting-$22,390-$22,390
Office Expenses-$16,423$31$16,454
Total Functional Expenses$7,917,304$1,063,863$812,211$9,793,378

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$9,793,378
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$9,793,378
Total Expenses per Form 990$9,793,378
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$7,264
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
Joseph Waresak
Title
President
Phone
7192449300
Signed
2024-07-28
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joseph Waresak
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
46
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 year ended September 30, 2022.”

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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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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$8,406,094
Liabilities
$4,203,222
Net assets
$4,202,872
Revenue
$8,770,048
Expenses
$9,793,378
Net income
-$1,023,330
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