Civic Intelligence

Ave Maria Communications

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 38-3263675

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 13, 2024

Organization Profileavemariaradio.net
1 Ave Maria Drive C 1580Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0504

(734) 939-3177

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.76x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.59x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

15th percentile

-21%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$168,855

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.5% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-26%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-5.2%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,539,851

Down $531,933 (-26%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$366,250

Down $407,998 (-53%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$1,173,601

Down $123,935 (-9.6%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,986,065

Down $108,092 (-5.2%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$2,395,598

Up $218,236 (+10%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$409,533

Down $326,328 (-392%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $660,392Liabilities 2010: $64,465Net Assets 2010: $595,9272010Assets 2011: $799,999Liabilities 2011: $76,223Net Assets 2011: $723,7762011Assets 2012: $649,646Liabilities 2012: $108,323Net Assets 2012: $541,3232012Assets 2013: $838,270Liabilities 2013: $84,117Net Assets 2013: $754,1532013Assets 2014: $830,210Liabilities 2014: $102,006Net Assets 2014: $728,2042014Assets 2015: $888,714Liabilities 2015: $94,376Net Assets 2015: $794,3382015Assets 2016: $792,438Liabilities 2016: $114,542Net Assets 2016: $677,8962016Assets 2017: $664,076Liabilities 2017: $129,146Net Assets 2017: $534,9302017Assets 2018: $646,267Liabilities 2018: $100,526Net Assets 2018: $545,7412018Assets 2019: $589,004Liabilities 2019: $129,200Net Assets 2019: $459,8042019Assets 2020: $755,571Liabilities 2020: $303,114Net Assets 2020: $452,4572020Assets 2021: $1,086,380Liabilities 2021: $225,688Net Assets 2021: $860,6922021Assets 2022: $2,071,784Liabilities 2022: $1,297,536Net Assets 2022: $774,2482022Assets 2023: $1,539,851Liabilities 2023: $1,173,601Net Assets 2023: $366,2502023Assets 2024: $1,956,160Liabilities 2024: $1,045,587Net Assets 2024: $910,5732024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,539,851
Liabilities$1,173,601
Net Assets$366,250
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth30th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2010: $1,626,562Expenses 2010: $1,584,736Net Income 2010: $41,8262010Revenue 2011: $1,786,375Expenses 2011: $1,658,526Net Income 2011: $127,8492011Revenue 2012: $1,823,807Expenses 2012: $2,038,260Net Income 2012: -$214,4532012Revenue 2013: $2,380,525Expenses 2013: $2,199,695Net Income 2013: $180,8302013Revenue 2014: $1,949,399Expenses 2014: $2,040,621Net Income 2014: -$91,2222014Revenue 2015: $2,177,840Expenses 2015: $2,108,081Net Income 2015: $69,7592015Revenue 2016: $2,156,850Expenses 2016: $2,276,370Net Income 2016: -$119,5202016Revenue 2017: $2,087,132Expenses 2017: $2,228,443Net Income 2017: -$141,3112017Revenue 2018: $2,082,886Expenses 2018: $2,067,979Net Income 2018: $14,9072018Revenue 2019: $1,990,452Expenses 2019: $2,076,389Net Income 2019: -$85,9372019Revenue 2020: $2,093,623Expenses 2020: $2,102,543Net Income 2020: -$8,9202020Revenue 2021: $2,682,742Expenses 2021: $2,276,356Net Income 2021: $406,3862021Revenue 2022: $2,094,157Expenses 2022: $2,177,362Net Income 2022: -$83,2052022Revenue 2023: $1,986,065Expenses 2023: $2,395,598Net Income 2023: -$409,5332023Revenue 2024: $3,475,969Expenses 2024: $2,622,701Net Income 2024: $853,2682024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$1,986,065
Expenses$2,395,598
Net Income-$409,533
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 13, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,986,065
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ave Maria Communications (AMC)employs radio, internet and other media to offer news, analysis, teaching, devotion and music to demonstrate Catholic values.

Ave Maria Communications employs radio, internet and other media to offer news, analysis, teaching, devotions and music to demonstrate the good news that Jesus is Lord over all areas of life. Through these means and activities we show that the teaching of Christ, through His Church offers a rational view of the world, a deep sense of spirituality, a firm family life, enhanced human relationships, and the creation of a culture of life and love.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$158,825$159,619▲ $794
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$401,681$92,822▼ $308,859
Accounts Receivable$185,720$89,735▼ $95,985
Pledges and Grants Receivable$42,695$20,230▼ $22,465
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$16,058$19,714▲ $3,656
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$232--
Total Assets$2,071,784$1,539,851▼ $531,933
Other Assets Total$1,266,573$1,157,731▼ $108,842
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,161,573$1,052,731▼ $108,842
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$125,499$114,870▼ $10,629
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$10,464--
Deferred Revenue-$6,000-
Total Liabilities$1,297,536$1,173,601▼ $123,935
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$774,248$366,250▼ $407,998
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$774,248$366,250▼ $407,998
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,071,784$1,539,851▼ $531,933

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$50,735$493,296$544,031
Leasehold Improvements$108,884$41,651$150,535
Other Assets Org$1,052,731--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2023$15,566-▲ $2,290-$17,856
2022$18,483-▼ $2,917-$15,566
2021$16,529-▲ $1,954-$18,483
2020-$15,000▲ $1,529-$16,529
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Al KrestaPresident/CEO/DirectorFT$139,748$29,107$168,855
Eugene LegerAdvertising Sales ManagerFT$31,562$123,061$154,623
Michael JonesVice Pres/Gen Mgr/DirectorFT$111,176$22,686$133,862

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Doug KeckDirector
Gordon LeipoldDirector
Sheila PattonDirector
Stephen RayDirector
Paul FranswayDirector/Secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,192,913
Program Service Revenue
$790,408
Investment Income
$2,744
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,192,913
Change in Net Assets
$-409,533

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,986,065
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,535
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,987,600
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,986,065
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,303,801
Other Expenses$1,091,797
Total Fundraising Expense$154,459
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$647,689$8,820$60,915$717,424
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$209,155$23,664$18,105$250,924
Other Employee Benefits$193,471$7,851$21,725$223,047
Occupancy$165,909--$165,909
All Other Expenses$97,574$34,460$847$132,881
Payroll Taxes$62,409$2,532$7,008$71,949
Other Expenses$7,069$62,102$359$69,530
Conferences and Meetings$54,776--$54,776
Pension Plan Contributions$35,093$1,424$3,940$40,457
Fees for Services Management$39,637--$39,637
Depreciation Depletion$29,364--$29,364
Fees for Services Other$26,015--$26,015
Travel$22,449$765$2,291$25,505
Office Expenses$20,102$2,262$2,764$25,128
Insurance$18,260--$18,260
Information Technology$16,717--$16,717
Advertising$12,271-$3,702$15,973
Fees for Services Legal$1,530--$1,530
Total Functional Expenses$2,097,259$143,880$154,459$2,395,598

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,395,598
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,395,598
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,395,598
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
-Thomas S. Monaghan, former director of Ave Maria Communications (AMC)Thomas S Monaghan is an officer and director of Domino's Farm Office Park(DFOP) which provides office space to AMC at or below fair market value.No$126,805
-Thomas S. Monaghan, former director of Ave Maria Communications (AMC)Thomas S Monaghan is an officer and director of The Ave Maria Foundation (TAMF) which provides accounting, human resources and IT support to AMC at or below fair market value.No$39,637
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Long term lease liability$1,052,731
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
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, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“Financial statements are reviewed monthly by the governing body of Ave Maria Communications. The annual audit and Form 990 is reviewed by the Financial Oversight Committee prior to filing.”

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

“Board of Directors sign a document each year declaring their status regarding conflicts of interest. Employees are required to disclose any conflict of interests on page 14 of the Employee Manual.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“Salary and compensation for the CEO and key employee is determined by an independent three person Compensation Committee. Each year during the first quarter, the CEO's compensation is reviewed for competitiveness, goals met during previous year, performance and responsibilities, personnel succession planning, how long since last increase and are there sufficient resources to support the current or future increased compensation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18

“Form 990 are available for public viewing during normal working hours at the office in Ann Arbor, Michigan.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Governing documents that are required by law for public viewing are available at the Ann Arbor, Michigan office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ave Maria Communications
EIN
38-3263675
Phone
7349393177
Address
1 Ave Maria Drive C 1580, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0504
Doing Business As
Ave Maria Radio

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Jones
Title
President & CEO
Phone
7349393177
Signed
2024-11-13

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Jones
Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
15
Volunteers
45
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code because it is an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) and therefore has made no provision for federal income taxes in the accompanying financial statements. In addition, the Internal Revenue Service has determined the Organization is not a "Private Foundation" within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Organization has adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 740-10. The adoption of FASB ASC 740-10 has not resulted in any known federal or state tax contingencies.”

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

Open filing
Assets
$1,539,851
Liabilities
$1,173,601
Net assets
$366,250
Revenue
$1,986,065
Expenses
$2,395,598
Net income
-$409,533
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.96$1.05$0.91$3.48$2.62$0.85
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.54$1.17$0.37$1.99$2.40$0.41
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.07$1.30$0.77$2.09$2.18$0.08
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.09$0.23$0.86$2.68$2.28$0.41
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.76$0.30$0.45$2.09$2.10$0.01
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.59$0.13$0.46$1.99$2.08$0.09
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.65$0.10$0.55$2.08$2.07$0.01
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.66$0.13$0.53$2.09$2.23$0.14
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.79$0.11$0.68$2.16$2.28$0.12
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.89$0.09$0.79$2.18$2.11$0.07
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.83$0.10$0.73$1.95$2.04$0.09
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.84$0.08$0.75$2.38$2.20$0.18
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.65$0.11$0.54$1.82$2.04$0.21
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.80$0.08$0.72$1.79$1.66$0.13
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.66$0.06$0.60$1.63$1.58$0.04