Skip to main content

Nonprofit · EIN 20-8431071

GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY BROADCASTING

Also known as G-TOWN RADIO

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144

Financials

$116K$95K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY BROADCASTING by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$116,161$95,411$20,750$162,729$1,655$161,074
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$110,604
Program service revenue
$6,805
Investment income
$25
Net income from sales of inventory
-$1,273

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$40,915
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$60,505
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$708
Occupancy
$13,667
Other expenses
$20,531
Program services (functional)
$85,763

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$143,897
Total assets, end of year
$162,729
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,655
Net assets, end of year
$161,074
Cash, savings and investments
$162,729
Gross receipts
$119,048

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOM CASETTASTATION MANAGER35$40,915
PEDRO RODRIQUEZPresident2$0
JULIA WEEKSVice President2$0
DAVID BROWNTreasurer2$0
GARY HINESSecretary2$0
HASSAN ALIBoard Member2$0
TIFFANY DOMINIQUEBoard Member2$0
JANIS CHAKARSBoard Member2$0
ERIC GERSHENOWBoard Member2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
24 W MAPLEWOOD MALL, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144-2810
In care of
% JAMES BEAR
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
5105 Pulaski Ave, PHILADELPHIA PA 19144
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
James Bear, 5105 Pulaski Ave, PHILADELPHIA PA 19144
Signed the 990-EZ
ERIC GERSHENOW, Board Member
Phone
(215) 799-5494
Return prepared by
MAZZOLA & COMPANY INC

Mission

COMMUNITY RADIO PROGRAMMING FOR NORTHWEST PHILA. PA

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • G-TOWN RADIO PROGRAMMING: PROVIDING FM AND INTERNET RADIO FOCUSING ON EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND PUBLIC INTEREST PROGRAMS FOR THE GERMANTOWN SECTION OF PHILADELPHIA AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. OUR 25 LOCAL PROGRAMMERS OFFER A WIDE SPECTRUM OF COMMUNITY NEWS, TALK RADIO AND MUSIC.
    Expenses $85,763

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
20-8431071
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$162,729
Income (IRS master file)
$119,048

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2022
Posted by the IRS
August 8, 2022
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2022

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$94,280$53,981$97,040IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: James Bear
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY BROADCASTING

What is the EIN of GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY BROADCASTING?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY BROADCASTING is 20-8431071.
Is GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY BROADCASTING tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2022.
Are donations to GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY BROADCASTING tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY BROADCASTING file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY BROADCASTING due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY BROADCASTING last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY BROADCASTING?
The 990-N for 2018 names James Bear.
Who are the officers and directors of GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY BROADCASTING?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,915 (TOM CASETTA, STATION MANAGER).
How much revenue does GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY BROADCASTING have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $116,161, expenses of $95,411 and total assets of $162,729 at year end.

Other nonprofits in PHILADELPHIA

All nonprofits in PHILADELPHIA · Pennsylvania · Arts, culture and humanities