Civic Intelligence

Defenders Media

EIN 47-5459301 • 501(c)3 • West Chicago, IL

Profile

To support christian ministries offering a deense of the christian worldview through events and media channels.

100 Arbor Ave Unit AWest Chicago, IL 60185

defendersmedia.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.89x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

1.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-9.0%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$19,543

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

95th percentile

172%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

78th percentile

31%

Faster revenue growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets92nd percentile

Assets

Up

$319,285

Up $255,590 (+401%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$285,641

Up $281,581 (+6935%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$33,644

Down $25,991 (-44%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue95th percentileNet Margin32nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$285,810

Up $86,034 (+43%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$311,653

Up $132,886 (+74%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$25,843

Down $46,852 (-223%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2016: $15,227Liabilities 2016: $1,682Net Assets 2016: $13,5452016Assets 2017: $22,462Liabilities 2017: $2,720Net Assets 2017: $19,7422017Assets 2018: $23,960Liabilities 2018: $8,426Net Assets 2018: $15,5342018Assets 2019: $27,526Liabilities 2019: $4,271Net Assets 2019: $23,2552019Assets 2020: $45,422Liabilities 2020: $2,849Net Assets 2020: $42,5732020Assets 2021: $43,918Liabilities 2021: $4,992Net Assets 2021: $38,9262021Assets 2022: $43,073Liabilities 2022: $3,283Net Assets 2022: $39,7902022Assets 2023: $63,695Liabilities 2023: $4,060Net Assets 2023: $59,6352023Assets 2024: $319,285Liabilities 2024: $285,641Net Assets 2024: $33,6442024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$319,285
Liabilities$285,641
Net Assets$33,644
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth78th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2016: $57,706Expenses 2016: $44,790Net Income 2016: $12,9162016Revenue 2017: $94,400Expenses 2017: $88,203Net Income 2017: $6,1972017Revenue 2018: $122,228Expenses 2018: $126,436Net Income 2018: -$4,2082018Revenue 2019: $160,173Expenses 2019: $152,452Net Income 2019: $7,7212019Revenue 2020: $140,644Expenses 2020: $120,391Net Income 2020: $20,2532020Revenue 2021: $134,978Expenses 2021: $138,625Net Income 2021: -$3,6472021Revenue 2022: $167,604Expenses 2022: $166,740Net Income 2022: $8642022Revenue 2023: $199,776Expenses 2023: $178,767Net Income 2023: $21,0092023Revenue 2024: $285,810Expenses 2024: $311,653Net Income 2024: -$25,8432024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$285,810
Expenses$311,653
Net Income-$25,843
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$319,285
Liabilities
$285,641
Net assets
$33,644
Revenue
$285,810
Expenses
$311,653
Net income
-$25,843
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.19$2.86$0.34$2.86$3.12$0.26
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.04$0.60$2.00$1.79$0.21
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.03$0.40$1.68$1.67$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.05$0.39$1.35$1.39$0.04
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.03$0.43$1.41$1.20$0.20
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.04$0.23$1.60$1.52$0.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.08$0.16$1.22$1.26$0.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.03$0.20$0.94$0.88$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.02$0.14$0.58$0.45$0.13
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$289,988
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of Defenders Media is to support Christian ministry that 1) offers a defense of the Christian worldview, 2) delivers the content in an attractive way through modern media, and 3) honors God through its biblically centered belief and practice.

To support christian ministries offering a deense of the christian worldview through events and media channels.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$8,822$280,477▲ $271,655
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$59,635$33,644▼ $25,991
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$52,446$33,355▼ $19,091
Accounts Receivable$2,427$5,453▲ $3,026
Total Assets$63,695$319,285▲ $255,590
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$279,596-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,060$6,045▲ $1,985
Total Liabilities$4,060$285,641▲ $281,581
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$59,635$33,644▼ $25,991
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$63,695$319,285▲ $255,590

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$277,030$2,970$280,000
Other Land Buildings$3,447$9,337$12,784
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thomas K JarosPresident
Stephen FowlerDirector
Beth BakkerSecretary
David MontoyaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$169,506
Program Service Revenue
$106,813
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$9,491
All Other Contributions
$15
Change in Net Assets
$-25,843
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$281,490
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$30,163
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other-$122,912-$122,912
Office Expenses-$35,497-$35,497
Advertising$31,575--$31,575
Other Salaries and Wages-$23,064-$23,064
Depreciation Depletion-$8,215-$8,215
Payroll Taxes-$7,099-$7,099
Insurance-$5,962-$5,962
Fees for Services Legal-$4,760-$4,760
Travel-$3,981-$3,981
All Other Expenses-$1,131-$1,131
Other Expenses-$445-$445
Interest-$360-$360
Fees for Services Accounting-$300-$300
Total Functional Expenses$31,575$280,078$0$311,653
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Mailonline----
Qtr 4 Event----
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Form 990 and all accompanying schedules and forms were reviewed by officers prior to filing.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Documents available to public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Defenders Media
EIN
47-5459301
In Care Of
% THOMAS K JAROS
Phone
6304879814
Address
100 ARBOR AVE UNIT A, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas K Jaros
Title
President
Phone
6304879814
Signed
2025-10-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
Aprils Tax Service Inc
Address
4193 Elkhart Lake Rd, Saint Charles, MO 63304
Preparer
April Mertens
Phone
3147248804
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

“Minor adj to retained earnings at end of prev tax year reducing beginning balance by $148”

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Various contractors paid during the year for third-party services totaling $122,912...all 1099-nec forms filed.”

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