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Benchwarmers Media

EIN 99-0863544 • 501(c)3 • Wayzata, MN

Profile

To produce entertainment that supports and strengthens communities and ignites the good in others. We are dedicated to shining a spotlight on those who educate, inspire and uplift their peers - ultimately making our communities stronger.

110 Barton CourtWayzata, MN 55391

www.benchwarmersmedia.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

75th percentile

21%

Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

$12,030

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$12,030

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Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin75th percentile

Revenue

$56,850

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$44,820

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$12,030

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Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2024: $12,030Net Assets 2024: $12,0302024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$12,030
Liabilities-
Net Assets$12,030
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2024: $56,850Expenses 2024: $44,820Net Income 2024: $12,0302024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$56,850
Expenses$44,820
Net Income$12,030
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$12,030
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$12,030
Revenue
$56,850
Expenses
$44,820
Net income
$12,030
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.0$12.0$56.9$44.8$12.0
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$56,850
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To produce entertainment that supports and strengthens communities and ignites the good in others. We are dedicated to shining a spotlight on those who educate, inspire and uplift their peers - ultimately making our communities stronger.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
There are two podcast series produced. The first is a series of podcasts with Father Don Talafous, an iconic monk at St. Johns Abbey in Collegeville, MN. The topics of discussion revolve around Father Dons journey, and a variety of lifes challenges. They are intended to help the listeners reflect on and learn from these challenges. The program is delivered to an audience distribution list of over 5000 people across the globe. To date there have been 58 episodes produced, over 30,000 downloads across 6 continents, 61 countries, and 2066 cities. Finalist for the Peoples Choice Podcast of the Year Award 2024.The second podcast series involves interviews with former players, coaches and staff members at St. Johns that chronicle the 51 year coaching career of Jim Smith. The program has evolved into also including current coaches, players, staff, and parents - engaging a broad audience of Johnnie Basketball supporters. The overall theme may be basketball, but the lessons learned from listening to the podcasts are universal and touch on a variety of themes related to the human condition, character, and the development of solid citizens after the playing days are over. To date there have been 62 episodes produced, over 8000 downloads across 6 continents, 22 countries, and 127 cities. Finalist for the Peoples Choice Podcast of the Year Award 2023 and 2024.-$36,542
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
John R RussettPresidentPT$0--
Martin E McCaslinTreasurer-$0--
Thomas R ConnellSecretaryPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Benchwarmers Media
EIN
99-0863544
Phone
7632348871
Address
110 Barton Court, Wayzata, MN 55391

Signing Officer

Name
John R Russett
Title
President
Signed
2025-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Accounting Resource Group Inc
Address
601 Carlson Parkway Suite 1120, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Preparer
Anthony Rivera
Phone
9525931356
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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“Office Expenses $125”

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