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Nonprofit · EIN 99-0863544

BENCHWARMERS MEDIA

Tax-exempt · WAYZATA, MN 55391

Financials

$57K$45K2024$41K$42K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BENCHWARMERS MEDIA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$40,500$41,660-$1,160$10,870–$10,870
December 31, 2024990-EZ$56,850$44,820$12,030$12,030–$12,030
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$40,500

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$41,510
Other expenses
$150
Program services (functional)
$41,660

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$12,030
Total assets, end of year
$10,870
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$10,870
Cash, savings and investments
$10,870
Gross receipts
$40,500

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
John R RussettPresident10$0
Martin E McCaslinTreasurer0.25$0
Thomas R ConnellSecretary10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John R RussettPresident9$0
Martin E McCaslinTreasurer1$0
Thomas R ConnellSecretary9$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
110 BARTON CT, WAYZATA, MN 55391-4423
In care of
% JOHN RUSSETT
Signed the 990-EZ
John R Russett, President
Phone
(763) 234-8871
Return prepared by
Accounting Resource Group Inc

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.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • There are two podcast series produced. The first is a series of podcasts with Father Don Talafous, an iconic monk at St. John's Abbey in Collegeville, MN. The topics of discussion revolve around Father Don's journey, and a variety of life's 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 73 episodes produced, over 35,000 downloads across 6 continents, 74 countries, and 2434 cities. Finalist for the People's Choice Podcast of the Year Award 2024.The second podcast series involves interviews with former players, coaches and staff members at St. John's 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 80 episodes produced, over 10,000 downloads across 6 continents, 68 countries, and 821 cities. Finalist for the People's Choice Podcast of the Year Award 2023 and 2024.
    Expenses $41,660

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2024No data

File the 2026 990-N for BENCHWARMERS MEDIA

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
99-0863544
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,870
Income (IRS master file)
$40,500

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS

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 BENCHWARMERS MEDIA

What is the EIN of BENCHWARMERS MEDIA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BENCHWARMERS MEDIA is 99-0863544.
Is BENCHWARMERS MEDIA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to BENCHWARMERS MEDIA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BENCHWARMERS MEDIA file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BENCHWARMERS MEDIA 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 BENCHWARMERS MEDIA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of BENCHWARMERS MEDIA?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BENCHWARMERS MEDIA have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $40,500, expenses of $41,660 and total assets of $10,870 at year end.

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