Atlantic Gateway Communications Inc.

“There shall be one class of members of the corporation. The members shall be those persons who are elected, appointed or otherwise designated as provided by the bylaws.”

“Elected member is nominated by a majority vote of the nominating committee. Each member is entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members.”

“Each member shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members. The act of a majority of the members present at a meeting at which quorum is present shall be the act of the members, unless the act of a greater number is required by the law, by the articles of incorporation or by the bylaws. Each member shall cast his own vote and no vote cast by the proxy shall be recognized.”

“When form 990 is completed, it is presented and reviewed with organization's board.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers is required to annually sign a statement which affirms that he/she has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy, and understands that the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

“The board conducts an annual review of the president/ceo to evaluate and determine compensation and goals for the next year.”

“Copies of the form 990 public inspection copy are available upon request and are included on guidestar's website as well. All other public inspection copies of governing documents are availble upon request.”

“Part i line 8 the contributions in 2022 are 436,359 less than in 2021 due to 2021 containing a special one-time project need to raise restricted funds needed that year only to launch the 88.3 signal for the eastern shore. 2022 had no such special one-time project need of comparable size.”

“The radio station receives a significant amount of donated services from unpaid volunteers who assist in fund-raising and special projects. No amounts have been recognized in the statement of activities because the criteria for recognition under asc 958-605-25 have not been satisfied.”

“To encourage everyone we encounter to take one step closer to christ." over 500,000 listeners depend on the powerful fm radio signals of wgts 91.9 across the entire washington dc metro region from frederick, maryland (north) to fredericksburg, virginia (south) and on 88.3 (wgbz) along the eastern shore. The award-winning radio stations are the primary media ministries of atlantic gateway communications, a non-profit- 501(c)3 organization. Funded by tax-deductible donations mainly from individuals, the ministry is a constant destination of hope and encouragement on-air, online, and on the ground. All of wgts and atlantic gateway communications, inc. Program service accomplishments can be described as encouraging and christian-based music and conversations. The culturally-relevant content is created or delivered by local staff and touches every area of life including physical and mental health, relationships, finances, and spiritual well-being. By bringing people together and building community, wgts creates life-impacting connection, serves as an encouraging voice for the lonely and disconnected in our society, and mobilizes local communities to help each other who are in need in tangible ways. A powerful and newer 50,000-watt fm radio signal was launched june 2021 when wgts expanded its media ministry impact over the eastern shore. Wgts's christian music and conversations can now be heard on fm frequency 88.3 (wgbz). Over 20 years in the making, wgts's christian and educational impact now covers the maryland and delaware beach communities with daily messages of hope and god's love. Program services are delivered through various platforms and other types of media which support and enhance the primary purpose. These include noncommercial and educational broadcasting on-air, various online platforms including the newly acquired and popular internet-only "all worship" channel plus 4 additional music channels, a comprehensive digital website, smartphone apps, interactive and engaging social media, plus one-to-one personal connections on the ground through locally produced and hosted community concerts and special events. Wgts was twice awarded the radio and media industry's highest honors by the national association of broadcasters (nab), receiving the marconi award for 2021 "religious station of the year." the station received a 2nd marconi award for "radio podcast of the year" for the podcast "we need to talk," hosted by claude jennings and jerry woods. The podcast addressed issues of race in america and emphasized bringing people from different backgrounds together. Wgts was also named "best christian workplace" for the 3rd consecutive year by the best christian workplaces institute (bcwi).”