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Nonprofit · EIN 35-1975367

TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING INC

Also known as WBCL RADIO

Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46807

Financials

$3M$3.4M2022$3.1M$2.9M2023$3.5M$3.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$3,521,971$3,135,989$385,982$4,946,844$934,823$4,012,021
May 31, 2024990$3,141,837$2,946,201$195,636$4,601,343$976,670$3,624,673
May 31, 2023990$3,027,392$3,435,529-$408,137$4,647,703$1,226,174$3,421,529
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,302,378
Program service revenue
$160,016
Investment income
$12,661
Net rental income
$38,826
Net gain from sales of assets
$154
Other revenue
$46,916

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$194,990
Other salaries and wages
$1,007,324
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,756,509
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$8,558
Accounting fees
$15,400
Occupancy
$182,956
Travel
$4,926
Depreciation
$114,367
Program services (functional)
$2,234,591
Management and general (functional)
$515,153
Fundraising (functional)
$386,245

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,601,343
Total assets, end of year
$4,946,844
Total liabilities, end of year
$934,823
Net assets, end of year
$4,012,021
Land, buildings and equipment
$834,817
Publicly traded securities
$392,317
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,076,256
Net assets with donor restrictions
$935,765
Gross unrelated business income
$46,916
Gross receipts
$3,612,354
Employees
31
Volunteers
225
Year formed
1996
State of legal domicile
IN

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 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Dr D Michael LindsayPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$571,350$81,882
Ross McCampbellEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
50$110,895$0$35,627
Marsha BunkerMANAGER OF FINANCE & ADMINSTRATION (THROUGH FALL 2024)
Officer
50$58,420$0$23,298
MARK RUPPERTMANAGER OF FINANCE & ADMINSTRATION (BEGINNING FALL 2024)
Officer
50$41,591$0$17,091
Galen MaustSecretary/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
P Eric TurnerBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Tom ShepherdVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Erik HotmireDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Jan DiazDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Kathy RogersDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
LISA FORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Luther WhitfieldDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Dr D Michael LindsayPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$575,721$78,462
Ross McCampbellEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
50$102,390$0$32,846
Marsha BunkerMANAGER OF FINANCE & ADMINSTRATION
Officer
50$89,214$0$36,445
Erik HotmireBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Galen MaustSecretary/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Tom ShepherdVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Jean ParrishDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Kathy RogersDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Nicholas WallaceDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
P Eric TurnerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Shani P WilfredDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Dr D Michael LindsayPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$525,773$73,272
Ross McCampbellExecutive Director
Officer
50$98,264$0$32,387
Marsha BunkerManager of Finance & Administration
Officer
50$85,852$0$34,212
Erik HotmireBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Galen MaustSecretary/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Tom ShepherdVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Jean ParrishDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Kathy RogersDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Nicholas WallaceDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
P Eric TurnerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Shani P WilfredDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1115 W RUDISILL BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46807-2142
In care of
% CHARLOTTE K BINKLEY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Ross McCampbell, 1115 West Rudisill Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
Signed the 990
Ross McCampbell, Executive Director
Phone
(260) 745-0576
Return prepared by
CROWE LLP

Mission

The Mission of WBCL is to communicate God's redemptive love, grace, and truth through captivating media.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Through God's grace and the generosity of our donors, The WBCL Network reaches over 100,000 listeners each week with ten frequencies in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Additionally, we reach listeners worldwide through wbcl.org, rnp941.org, and our suite of mobile apps. The WBCL Network broadcasts contemporary, Christian and gospel music along with local news, weather, and entertainment with a commitment to reaching others for Christ. Beginning in 2023, WBCL began partnering with various promoters to host Christian concerts. These concerts contribute to the diverse menu of Christian programming designed to minister to the public at large. The WBCL Radio Network is a listener-supported, group of non-profit radio frequencies and streaming platforms that relies on the generosity of individual donors. We are able to spread the good news and reach hundreds of thousands of listeners each week for Him because of the generous people who support this ministry.
    Expenses $2,234,591 · revenue $160,016

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
35-1975367
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization, Type I
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization, 50% limit
Exempt since
2019
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,946,844
Income (IRS master file)
$3,612,354

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$3,521,971$3,135,989$4,946,844XML
990-TMay 2025–––IRS
990May 2024$3,141,837$2,946,201$4,601,343XML
990-TMay 2024–––IRS
990May 2023$3,027,392$3,435,529$4,647,703XML
990-TMay 2023–––IRS
990May 2022$3,016,713$2,627,474$4,217,815IRS
990-TMay 2022–––IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990-TMay 2021–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 35-1975367).

Questions about TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING INC

What is the EIN of TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING INC is 35-1975367.
Is TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
Which annual return does TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING INC 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 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Ross McCampbell.
Who are the officers and directors of TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,521,971, expenses of $3,135,989 and total assets of $4,946,844 at year end.

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