Educational Media Foundation
Inspiring people to move closer to jesus through all forms of media including the k-love and air1 radio networks; accessmore podcasting, k-love ondemand video streaming, emf publishing/k-love books, …
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Educational Media Foundation is a arts culture organization based in ROCKLIN, United States. Annual revenue: $247.1 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 942816342.
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Inspiring people to move closer to jesus through all forms of media including the k-love and air1 radio networks; accessmore podcasting, k-love ondemand video streaming, emf publishing/k-love books, wta media, k-love films and live events. In 2024, emf fulfilled both its educational and religious mission primarily through radio broadcasting, while introducing these other forms of media to reach and educate audiences on a variety of faith-based topics.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEducational Media Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Rocklin, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 942816342. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $261M in annual revenue. 104 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Educational Media Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.
Educational Media Foundation is located in Rocklin, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, Educational Media Foundation has $261M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Educational Media Foundation is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $261M in annual revenue. The organization has 104 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Educational Media Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Educational Media Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the Educational Media Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Educational Media Foundation is a arts culture organization based in ROCKLIN, United States. Annual revenue: $247.1 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 942816342. Educational Media Foundation is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Educational Media Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $261M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Educational Media Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 942816342, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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NeutralStudies show educational games and media boost early learning - MSN
Libraries’ Open Publishing relaunches Educational Media Reviews Online - The Pennsylvania State University
The sixth path: What 18 years of Jewish educational media taught me about Doron Kenter's ‘denominator’ - eJewishPhilanthropy
March 2026 (3/5 – 4/1) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 4: K-Love Sets New Highs In Greensboro & Nashville - RadioInsight
Why Do We Think Kids’ Screen Time Has To Be Educational? - Today's Parent
WOSU Classroom joins Ohio PBS stations to host 2026 Ohio Educational Technology Conference for educators statewide - WOSU Public Media
Smithsonian Project Puts Alumna Behind Camera - Cedarville University
Jewish Representation in Children’s Books Can Combat Antisemitism - Jew in the City
Comings and goings: CPB chief of staff exits, OPB hires CFO … - current.org
Professor Florence Martin Receives AECT David H. Jonassen Excellence in Research Award, Ranked Top Scholar in Educational Media and Technology Yearbook - NC State University
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 104 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Educational Media Foundation
- What is Educational Media Foundation?
- Educational Media Foundation is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rocklin, United States. Educational Media Foundation is a arts culture organization based in ROCKLIN, United States. Annual revenue: $247.1 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 942816342.
- When was Educational Media Foundation founded?
- Educational Media Foundation was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Educational Media Foundation?
- Matt Reynolds serves as CFO And Treasurer.
- Where is Educational Media Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Rocklin, United States.
- What is Educational Media Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 1% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Educational Media Foundation trustworthy?
- Educational Media Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Educational Media Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 942816342.
- What is Educational Media Foundation's website?
- http://www.emfbroadcasting.com