Civic Intelligence

Veterans Radio America Inc

EIN 84-2746681 • 501(c)3 • Ann Arbor, MI

Profile

The mission of veterans radio is to record, preserve, and distribute more veteran stories.

1345 Arella BlvdAnn Arbor, MI 48103

veteransradio.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

82nd percentile

31%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$6,600

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.6% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

78th percentile

25%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

39%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$110,036

Up $22,188 (+25%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$915

Up $716 (+360%) from 2023

Net Assets

$109,121

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

Up

$68,990

Up $19,180 (+39%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$47,518

Down $11,778 (-20%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$21,472

Up $30,958 (+326%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $97,304Liabilities 2022: $169Net Assets 2022: $97,1352022Assets 2023: $87,848Liabilities 2023: $1992023Assets 2024: $110,036Liabilities 2024: $915Net Assets 2024: $109,1212024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$110,036
Liabilities$915
Net Assets$109,121

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $108,565Expenses 2022: $42,632Net Income 2022: $65,9332022Revenue 2023: $49,810Expenses 2023: $59,296Net Income 2023: -$9,4862023Revenue 2024: $68,990Expenses 2024: $47,518Net Income 2024: $21,4722024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$68,990
Expenses$47,518
Net Income$21,472

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$68,990
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of veterans radio is to record, preserve, and distribute more veteran stories.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
ADVOCATE FOR THE VETERANS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES ALONG WITH ILLUMINATING THE EXTRAORDINARY ACTIONS OF ORDINARY PEOPLE WHO HAVE GAINED AND PRESERVED THE FREEDOM ALL AMERICANS ENJOY AND THE ULTIMATE PRICE THAT IS OFTEN PAID.$1,294$32,855
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
DALE THRONEBERRYExecutive Director/PresidentPT$6,600-$6,600
KATHRYN MELCHERVice President-$0--
WILLIAM KERKSTRATreasurer-$0--
LYDIA PINKHAMSecretary-$0--
DR ERIC FRETZMember-$0--
JAMES FAUSONEMember-$0--
BRIAN GRAEFMember-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Veterans Radio America Inc
EIN
84-2746681
Phone
7346468673
Address
1345 ARELLA BLVD, ANN ARBOR, MI 48103

Signing Officer

Name
Dale Edward Throneberry
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7346468673
Signed
2025-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Plante & Moran Pllc
Address
10 S RIVERSIDE PLAZA 9TH FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60606
Preparer
David Lowenthal
Phone
3122071040
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income

Description: interest savings. Amount: 740.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: advertising. Amount: 13,911. Description: office expenses. Amount: 827. Description: information technology. Amount: 1,947. Description: conferences. Amount: 190. Description: broadcast fees. Amount: 17,592. Description: travel. Amount: 2,066. Description: other. Amount: 199. Description: special events. Amount: 1,153. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 37,885.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: accounts receivable. Beg. Of year amount: 2,000. End of year amount: 0.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: accounts payable. Beg. Of year amount: 199. End of year amount: 915.

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