Civic Intelligence

Defenders Media

990EZ • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 47-5459301

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Mar 27, 2020

501 Joliet StWest Chicago, IL 60185

(630) 487-9814

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.16x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

53rd percentile

4.8%

Higher net margin than 53% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$19,543

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

67th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

31%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Assets

Up

$27,526

Up $3,566 (+15%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$23,255

Up $7,721 (+50%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$4,271

Down $4,155 (-49%) from 2018

Revenue

Up

$160,173

Up $37,945 (+31%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$152,452

Up $26,016 (+21%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$7,721

Up $11,929 (+283%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$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

2019

Assets$27,526
Liabilities$4,271
Net Assets$23,255

Operations Trend

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

2019

Revenue$160,173
Expenses$152,452
Net Income$7,721
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Mar 27, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$160,173
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.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Support of Christian ministries offering a defense of the Christian worldview through events and media channels.$125,909-
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Thomas Kurt JarosPresidentPT$19,543-$19,543
Stephen NortonBoard Member-$0--
David MontoyaTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Defenders Media
EIN
47-5459301
Phone
6304879814
Address
501 Joliet St, West Chicago, IL 60185

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas Kurt Jaros
Title
President
Signed
2020-03-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Kathleen E Hetrick CPA
Address
519 S Basque Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92833
Preparer
Kathleen E Hetrick
Phone
7148706380
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $2814

Other Expenses.1

Ministry Services $62094

Other Expenses.2

Media Services Exp $13880

Other Expenses.3

Seminar Expense $13587

Other Expenses.4

Advertising $10030

Other Expenses.5

Tech Expenses $7116

Other Expenses.6

Accounting and Legal Fees $4294

Other Expenses.7

Event Costs $3961

Other Expenses.8

Travel $3869

Other Expenses.9

Office exp./Admin $3126

Other Expenses.10

Processing Fees $2478

Other Expenses.11

Marketing $1772

Other Expenses.12

Outreach Expenses $1758

Other Expenses.13

Payroll Tax Exp $1554

Other Expenses.14

Insurance $576

Other Assets.1001

Automobiles - Beginning $0 Automobiles - Ending $2375

Other Assets.1002

Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $11378 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $8689

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $750 Accounts Receivable - Ending $935

Total Liabilities.1

Credit Card Payable - Beginning $8426 Credit Card Payable - Ending $4271

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