Three Angels Broadcasting Network Inc 
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Summary
Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN) is a 24-hour Christian television and radio network, consisting of nine television channels and five radio channels in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and French.
We broadcast our programs to every inhabited continent from our headquarters in southern Illinois through a network of eight satellites, hundreds of television and radio stations, over a thousand cable outlets, and increasingly, through Internet streaming and our mobile device apps.
We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit company, and are governed by a Board of Directors who work very hard behind the scenes to ensure we stay true to our mission. We are not owned or operated by any person or outside organization, and neither are we funded by any church or denomination, although many of our employees and volunteers are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Three Angels Broadcasting Network offers a wide variety of family friendly Christian programming, 24 hours a day. Believing a healthy mind promotes a healthy spiritual life, 3ABN considers health programming to be of particular importance. Programs are designed to bring the viewers important information on medical and lifestyle issues such as cancer prevention, diabetes, and heart disease. A stop smoking clinic runs continually for those who wish to break their addiction to nicotine, while other programs deal with issues such as drug and alcohol recovery. Vegetarian cooking programs feature recipes showing viewers how to cook with less added fat, salt, and sugar.
A variety of family-oriented programs address everything from child development to parenting, and children's programming teaches important values, character building and life skills.
3ABN's Biblical programs address topics ranging from current Christian concerns to Bible prophecy seminars. Weekend church services meet the needs of those unable to attend their local church, and other programs address viewer questions on Bible topics.
The flagship program, 3ABN Today, airs daily and features interviews with guests from around the world, as well as a variety of musical artists.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Three Angels Broadcasting Network
PO Box 220
West Frankfort, IL 62896
Website: 3abn.org
Phone: (618) 627-4651
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 371179056
CEO/President: Greg Morikone
Chairman: Bruce Fjarli
Board size: 9
Founder: Danny Shelton
Ruling year: 1986
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Known as the "Mending Broken People Network," we produce programming that reaches people where they hurt, offering real answers from God's Word, and spiritual nourishment to help them grow. Each hour of every day, our television and radio channels offer sound biblical preaching and teaching, as well as the best guidance on a wide range of health and family topics. In addition, we provide programs that especially target the needs of urban audiences, including Christian money management, parenting, and ex-offender rehabilitation. All this, plus uplifting music, live event coverage, and children's programming, helps us in proclaiming the three angels' messages of Revelation 14:6-12.
Mission statement
The mission of 3ABN is to proclaim the gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ, and herald his soon return. We do this through the medium of television, radio, and the internet. It is also our mission to continue the healing ministry of Christ through programs on various health and recovery topics.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Radio/ TV Stations
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 442 of 1091 | 8 of 28 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 46 of 1094 | 2 of 29 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 377 of 1094 | 9 of 29 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1046 of 1091 | 26 of 28 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 88% | 90% | 120% | 398% | 93% | 50% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 12% | 10% | -20% | -298% | 7% | 50% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 78% | 83% | 82% | 78% | 80% | 77% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 84% | 82% | 102% | 458% | 101% | 53% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 66% | 68% | 84% | 359% | 81% | 41% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 16% | 18% | -2% | -358% | -1% | 47% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 8% | 12% | -1% | -48% | -1% | 39% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 15% | 17% | 18% | 22% | 20% | 23% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.36 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.17 | 0.15 | 0.14 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.72 | 5.01 | 5.68 | 8.46 | 9.45 | 9.43 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 0.90 | 0.86 | 1.12 | 1.47 | 1.42 | 1.34 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 19.15 | 16.15 | 13.74 | 9.21 | 9.28 | 7.96 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.13 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 12.51 | 13.09 | 9.98 | 7.30 | 7.55 | 7.82 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 69% | 71% | 72% | 65% | 67% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 184% | 180% | 147% | 163% | 231% | 230% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Cash | $2,212,504 | $2,080,097 | $1,865,787 | $2,165,259 | $4,759,291 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $5,263,274 | $5,066,673 | $1,757,622 | $1,955,305 | $2,269,368 |
| Short-term investments | $8,783,770 | $6,318,527 | $5,752,895 | $5,998,010 | $3,758,304 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $16,259,548 | $13,465,297 | $9,376,304 | $10,118,574 | $10,786,963 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $6,800,000 | $22,925,000 | $22,925,000 |
| Fixed assets | $8,747,360 | $8,776,727 | $9,286,281 | $8,947,842 | $9,542,686 |
| Other long-term assets | $56,428,667 | $54,293,246 | $53,828,144 | $53,674,832 | $58,492,498 |
| Total long-term assets | $65,176,027 | $63,069,973 | $69,914,425 | $85,547,674 | $90,960,184 |
| Total assets | $81,435,575 | $76,535,270 | $79,290,729 | $95,666,248 | $101,747,147 |
| Liabilities | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $1,000,916 | $973,778 | $1,012,403 | $1,083,852 | $1,354,635 |
| Other current liabilities | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,880 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,006,916 | $979,778 | $1,018,403 | $1,090,732 | $1,354,635 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $55,330,560 | $53,469,160 | $55,870,054 | $61,432,607 | $67,038,481 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $55,330,560 | $53,469,160 | $55,870,054 | $61,432,607 | $67,038,481 |
| Total liabilities | $56,337,476 | $54,448,938 | $56,888,457 | $62,523,339 | $68,393,116 |
| Net assets | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Without donor restrictions | $18,798,681 | $16,784,160 | $12,373,598 | $11,291,575 | $12,420,583 |
| With donor restrictions | $6,299,418 | $5,302,172 | $10,028,674 | $21,851,334 | $20,933,448 |
| Net assets | $25,098,099 | $22,086,332 | $22,402,272 | $33,142,909 | $33,354,031 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Total contributions | $15,229,362 | $17,705,194 | $11,944,106 | $13,173,328 | $13,827,079 |
| Program service revenue | $1,005,468 | $964,843 | $1,080,815 | $1,140,513 | $1,141,830 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $333,331 | $41,816 | $20,771 | $63,328 | $12,056,787 |
| Other revenue | $425,718 | ($4,009,261) | ($10,048,287) | ($230,891) | $364,697 |
| Total other revenue | $1,764,517 | ($3,002,602) | ($8,946,701) | $972,950 | $13,563,314 |
| Total revenue | $16,993,879 | $14,702,592 | $2,997,405 | $14,146,278 | $27,390,393 |
| Expenses | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Program services | $11,542,916 | $12,328,976 | $10,764,499 | $11,510,654 | $11,133,478 |
| Management and general | $2,439,196 | $2,689,556 | $2,973,543 | $2,846,746 | $3,339,770 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $13,982,112 | $15,018,532 | $13,738,042 | $14,357,400 | $14,473,248 |
| Change in net assets | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $3,011,767 | ($315,940) | ($10,740,637) | ($211,122) | $12,917,145 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $3,011,767 | ($315,940) | ($10,740,637) | ($211,122) | $12,917,145 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Greg Morikone | President | $95,060 |
| Danny Shelton | Trustee | $86,937 |
| Jill Morikone | Secretary | $78,813 |
| Jason Bergmann | Treasurer | $74,336 |
| Yvonne Lewis | Trustee | $54,275 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2021
Response from ministry
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History
Three Angels Broadcasting Network began in the early morning hours of November 15, 1984 when Danny Shelton, a carpenter from Southern Illinois, was kept awake by troubling thoughts.
As he recalled the Christian television stations where he and his daughter Melody had sung gospel music, he felt concerned about the way God was misrepresented at times. Longing to find a way to express God's love to the world, he suddenly felt strongly impressed to "build a television station that would reach the world with the undiluted three angels' messages [of Revelation 14]. One that would counteract the counterfeit."
Although he had no degree in communications, nor any experience in television, Danny immediately began to explore the ideas that finally developed into Three Angels Broadcasting Network.
He visited a pastor friend, Hal Steenson, who had some television equipment, sharing what he was impressed to do. His friend told him that someone had recently offered to buy his equipment, but he had been strongly impressed to keep it until God directed him otherwise. Then, to his amazement, Hal volunteered to donate the equipment to him a short time later!
Many more things happened in the next few months. As Danny began speaking at area churches, others began to catch his vision. Mrs. Fonda Summers donated two acres of land in Thompsonville, Illinois, on which to build the station. Later, when a microwave signal interference study was conducted on the property, an amazed technician remarked, "Mr. Shelton, you must be the luckiest man I know, because you have a clean sweep of every satellite in the horizon without microwave interference on those two acres. This is probably one of the only sites left in all of southern Illinois!"
A visit to the local Christian television station a few days later brought about another conversation, this time with Clarence Larson, the station engineer. After introducing himself to Danny, he pulled him aside and said, "I don't know why I'm telling you this, but I believe a satellite uplink station could be built here in southern Illinois out in the Thompsonville area." Interestingly, Clarence volunteered this information with no knowledge of Danny's dream.
As progress on the project continued, Clarence began helping Danny. One day he realized that three-phase power would be required to operate the station, but the cost to run lines from the nearest main road was prohibitive. Upon investigation, he discovered three-phase power lines a few hundred feet (about a hundred meters) away from the property-simply following a country road. When Danny contacted the power company, he asked why those lines ran through open fields, away from any factories or heavy machinery. The power company response? "We honestly have no idea."
As Danny moved forward in faith, the doors continued to open. A satellite uplink dish manufacturer agreed to begin building a nearly $400,000 satellite dish with only $10,000 down payment, and over the next few months, studio and office facilities were built and equipment was purchased and installed-without incurring any debt!
Amazingly, on November 23, 1986, just over two years after Danny had been impressed to build it, Three Angels Broadcasting Network began to broadcast on satellite.
In 2000 3ABN expanded to provide worldwide satellite coverage for its television and radio networks. Additionally, 3ABN Radio, and 3ABN Latino came on board in successive years.
Today, 3ABN's lineup of television networks consists of 3ABN, 3ABN Latino, 3ABN Proclaim!, 3ABN Russia, 3ABN Dare to Dream Network, 3ABN Kids Network, and 3ABN Francais. 3ABN International Channel airs much of the same programming as our flagship 3ABN channel, but at hours more suitable for Europe, Africa, Asia, and the South Pacific.) In addition, 3ABN Radio can also be heard around the world via satellite, and on over 200 affiliate stations, and 3ABN Latino Radio carries Spanish radio programming.