Nonprofit · EIN 39-1420941
SANTA FE COMMUNICATIONS INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $19,228,318 | $6,444,952 | $12,783,366 | $71,569,091 | $102,523 | $71,466,568 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $17,770,967 | $6,183,202 | $11,587,765 | $54,495,555 | $167,856 | $54,327,699 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $16,646,534 | $6,253,232 | $10,393,302 | $39,838,078 | $303,446 | $39,534,632 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,544,807
- Program service revenue
- $3,055
- Investment income
- $2,675,948
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,112,695
- Other revenue
- $4,508
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $176,735
- Other salaries and wages
- $659,072
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,045,647
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,900
- Occupancy
- $117,587
- Travel
- $1,180
- Depreciation
- $4,798
- Program services (functional)
- $5,161,026
- Management and general (functional)
- $554,113
- Fundraising (functional)
- $729,813
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $54,495,555
- Total assets, end of year
- $71,569,091
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $102,523
- Net assets, end of year
- $71,466,568
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,281
- Publicly traded securities
- $70,143,980
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $71,457,926
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,642
- Gross receipts
- $42,982,799
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 265
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUNO JOHN | EXEC. DIRECT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $171,419 | $53,783 |
| DENNA FLEMMING | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC TURNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAEL GARBARINO CULLEN | V.P./SECRETA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LEE ALLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD DUDLEY III | FORMER BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR WILLIAM THORN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUNO JOHN | EXEC. DIRECT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $166,728 | $49,083 |
| DR WILLIAM THORN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GAEL GARBARINO CULLEN | V.P./SECRETA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNA FLEMMING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LEE ALLAN ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD DUDLEY III | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUNO JOHN | EXEC. DIRECT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $152,391 | $38,674 |
| DR WILLIAM THORN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GAEL GARBARINO CULLEN | V.P./SECRETA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNA FLEMMING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LEE ALLAN ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1205 S 70TH ST STE 701, MILWAUKEE, WI 53214-3167
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRUNO JOHN, 1205 S 70TH STREET SUITE 701, MILWAUKEE, WI 53214
- Signed the 990
- BRUNO JOHN, EXEC. DIRECTOR/PRES.
- Phone
- (414) 475-4444
- Website
- HEARTOFTHENATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WALKOWICZ BOCZKIEWICZ & CO SC
Mission
SANTA FE COMMUNICATIONS, INC., EMBRACING AND PROCLAIMING JUDEO-CHRISTIAN VALUES FROM A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE, PRODUCES AND MARKETS QUALITY ELECTRONIC MEDIA DESIGNED TO ENRICH PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH THE RENEWAL, REAWAKENING AND SUPPORT OF THEIR FAITH.
Program accomplishments
- THE SUNDAY TV MASS--BY PRODUCING AND TELEVISING SUNDAY CATHOLIC MASS, THE ORGANIZATION SERVES A GROWING NUMBER OF VIEWERS NATIONWIDE WHO ARE HOMEBOUND, IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS, IN PRISON, OR WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND A LITURGY AT CHURCH FOR OTHER REASONS. THROUGH ITS FACEBOOK PAGE, YOUTUBE CHANNEL, AND WEBSITE, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES VIDEO OF THE SUNDAY TV MASSES AND WEEKDAY LITURGIES FOR HOLY DAYS IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.Expenses $3,464,470
- PUBLISHING AND WEBSITE--THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES A LARGE-PRINT PRAYER & WORSHIP GUIDE, A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER (PRINT AND ONLINE), PRAYER CARDS AND PAMPHLETS, AND AN ANNUAL NEWSLETTER FOR PARTICIPANTS IN PRODUCTION OF THE TV MASS. PUBLICATIONS ARE PROVIDED FREE TO RECIPIENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE FEATURES A NATIONWIDE TIME AND CHANNEL GUIDE FOR THE TV MASS, INTERACTIVE PRAYER, ROSARY VIDEOS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.Expenses $1,196,307
- MASS PRODUCTION--HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE ANNUALLY IN PRODUCTION OF THE TV MASS, INCLUDING CHOIRS, MUSICAL ACCOMPANISTS, LECTORS, AND ACOLYTES. PRODUCED IN HIGH-DEFINITION, MULTIPLE CAMERAS ARE USED TO IMMERSE TV MASS VIEWERS IN THE BEAUTY AND TRADITIONS OF THE CATHOLIC LITURGY.Expenses $463,655
- EXPENSES: PRAYER 27,819 VTRS 1,098 GOVERNMENT FEES 7,677 REVENUE: VIDEO TAPE SALES 3,055Expenses $36,594 · revenue $3,055
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1420941
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $71,569,091
- Income (IRS master file)
- $42,982,799
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $19,228,318 | $6,444,952 | $71,569,091 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $17,770,967 | $6,183,202 | $54,495,555 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $16,646,534 | $6,253,232 | $39,838,078 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $15,665,587 | $5,878,319 | $26,070,192 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 39-1420941).
Questions about SANTA FE COMMUNICATIONS INC
- What is the EIN of SANTA FE COMMUNICATIONS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SANTA FE COMMUNICATIONS INC is 39-1420941.
- Is SANTA FE COMMUNICATIONS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to SANTA FE COMMUNICATIONS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SANTA FE COMMUNICATIONS 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 SANTA FE COMMUNICATIONS INC 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 SANTA FE COMMUNICATIONS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SANTA FE COMMUNICATIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRUNO JOHN.
- Who are the officers and directors of SANTA FE COMMUNICATIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $171,419 (BRUNO JOHN, EXEC. DIRECT).
- How much revenue does SANTA FE COMMUNICATIONS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $19,228,318, expenses of $6,444,952 and total assets of $71,569,091 at year end.
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