God TV
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Summary
GOD TV offers a diverse 24-hour schedule of international programming that conveys Christian values in a contemporary way. This includes live events, youth rallies, worship concerts, conferences and shows featuring prominent Bible teachers and musicians from around the world. GOD TV is owned and administered by several world-wide Angel Charities and the various international broadcasting licences are held by Angel Christian Television Trust Inc, a Florida USA not for profit Section 501(c)(3) corporation.
Contact information
Mailing address:
God TV USA
PO Box 592247
Orlando, FL 32859-9804
Website: god.tv
Phone: 888-463-1365
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 593359547
CEO/President: Ward Simpson
Chairman:
Board size: 5
Founder: Rory and Wendy Alec
Ruling year: 1997
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 03/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Our passion is to develop a new breed of Christian media with cutting edge creativity and a spirit of excellence; to source, create and present world class anointed, prophetic and supernatural content; to broadcast relevant, highly creative programming straight from the Father's heart filled with His glory and anointing, His power and presence, reconciling man, woman and child with God by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Mission statement
SOULS / MEDIA MISSIONARIES - "Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15 Preaching, teaching and discipling. Taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
ISRAEL / INTERCESSORS - "Jerusalem, I have set intercessors on your walls who shall cry to God all day and all night for the fulfillment of His promises. Take no rest, all you who pray, and give God no rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her respected and admired throughout the earth." Isaiah 62:6-7 Defending Israel, praying for Israel, proclaiming the Good News of Messiah Yeshua to Israel, interceding for her and praying for the coming revival of the Jewish people.
REVIVAL / EVANGELISTS - "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and that He may send the Messiah Jesus" Acts 3:19-20
We are calling people around the world to repentance, broadcasting the move of God around the world, celebrating the Holy Spirit by showcasing the presence and power of God.
Statement of faith
We Believe...
The sovereignty and grace of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit in creation, providence, revelation, redemption and final judgement.
The divine inspiration of the Holy Scripture and its consequent entire trustworthiness and supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
The universal sinfulness and guilt of fallen man, making him subject to God's wrath and condemnation.
The substitutionary sacrifice of the incarnate Son of God as the sole sufficient ground of redemption from the guilt and power of sin and from its eternal consequences.
The justification of the sinner solely by the grace of God through faith in Christ crucified and risen from the dead.
The illuminating, regenerating, indwelling and sanctifying work of God the Holy Spirit.
The priesthood of all believers, who form the universal Church, the Body of which Christ is the Head and which is committed by His command to the proclamation of the Gospel throughout the world.
The expectation of the personal, visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ in power and glory.
Disclaimer: GOD TV transmits a variety of faith based programming worldwide, presenting many different doctrinal views. Much of our material is independently produced and not under our direct editorial control. All content we screen is intended to uplift, encourage and assist viewers. We can only offer general information and this should not be treated as a substitute where specific counselling, professional advice and medical consultation is required. Thus we cannot provide any fixed warranties with regard to representations made on air or online concerning divine healing or spiritual blessings. Where viewers feel they have received changes to their physical condition we advise that these be verified by qualified medical personnel before any adjustments are made to medication, treatment etc.
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 | 752 of 1074 | 22 of 28 | |
| Fund acquisition rating |  | 1020 of 1075 | 28 of 28 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 883 of 1075 | 24 of 28 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 88 of 1074 | 3 of 28 |
This ministry has a negative net worth, making it impossible to assign it a valid financial efficiency rating.
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 60% | 18% | 10% | 26% | 15% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 13% | 6% | 6% | 11% | 7% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 93% | 22% | 37% | 58% | 43% | 46% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 12% | 7% | 6% | 11% | 6% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 7% | 78% | 63% | 42% | 57% | 54% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 79% | 72% | 81% | 81% | 77% | 74% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 91% | 112% | 93% | 87% | 103% | 107% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 70% | 80% | 75% | 71% | 79% | 80% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 9% | -12% | 7% | 13% | -3% | -7% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 10% | 103% | 196% | -497% | 14% | 105% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 16% | 12% | 12% | 13% | 19% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.44 | 1.55 | 1.70 | 2.27 | 1.95 | 1.57 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.92 | 1.65 | 1.67 | 1.29 | 4.42 | 2.56 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.18 | 2.56 | 2.84 | 2.93 | 8.64 | 4.01 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 21.02 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.88 | 0.18 | 0.41 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.04 | 1.43 | 1.39 | 1.13 | 5.63 | 2.46 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 9.76 | -2.02 | -1.66 | -0.55 | -6.43 | -4.38 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 5% | 116% | 93% | 107% | 147% | 110% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 24% | 3% | 5% | 5% | 9% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 182% | -10% | 4% | -3% | -24% | -6% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Cash | $2,704,251 | $2,029,849 | $2,876,422 | $247,403 | $709,584 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $134,696 | $714,604 | $482,151 | $602,641 | $1,188,053 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,838,947 | $2,744,453 | $3,358,573 | $850,044 | $1,897,637 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $1,385,302 | $315,178 | $385,987 | $372,042 | $431,646 |
| Other long-term assets | $459,331 | $1,529,093 | $595,697 | $2,533,856 | $2,520,205 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,844,633 | $1,844,271 | $981,684 | $2,905,898 | $2,951,851 |
| Total assets | $4,683,580 | $4,588,724 | $4,340,257 | $3,755,942 | $4,849,488 |
| Liabilities | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $408,560 | $343,857 | $447,730 | $1,035,930 | $800,694 |
| Other current liabilities | $3,652,194 | $3,481,563 | $3,360,229 | $3,746,666 | $3,876,209 |
| Total current liabilities | $4,060,754 | $3,825,420 | $3,807,959 | $4,782,596 | $4,676,903 |
| Debt | $1,111,563 | $136,900 | $217,646 | $179,324 | $435,708 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $239,596 | $311,090 | $608,058 | $540,815 | $228,771 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $1,351,159 | $447,990 | $825,704 | $720,139 | $664,479 |
| Total liabilities | $5,411,913 | $4,273,410 | $4,633,663 | $5,502,735 | $5,341,382 |
| Net assets | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Without donor restrictions | ($728,333) | $315,314 | ($293,406) | ($1,746,793) | ($491,894) |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | ($728,333) | $315,314 | ($293,406) | ($1,746,793) | ($491,894) |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Total contributions | $1,456,181 | $3,092,797 | $6,585,088 | $3,041,966 | $3,277,721 |
| Program service revenue | $4,876,640 | $4,825,577 | $4,704,663 | $4,224,778 | $3,744,590 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 | $444 | $47,776 | $39,031 | $18,260 |
| Other revenue | $173,368 | $497,661 | ($28,704) | ($201,681) | $52,139 |
| Total other revenue | $5,050,008 | $5,323,682 | $4,723,735 | $4,062,128 | $3,814,989 |
| Total revenue | $6,506,189 | $8,416,479 | $11,308,823 | $7,104,094 | $7,092,710 |
| Expenses | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Program services | $5,214,071 | $6,339,559 | $8,009,210 | $5,617,506 | $5,654,711 |
| Management and general | $1,169,856 | $916,690 | $1,207,242 | $934,722 | $1,460,864 |
| Fundraising | $873,680 | $541,744 | $633,149 | $789,700 | $493,906 |
| Total expenses | $7,257,607 | $7,797,993 | $9,849,601 | $7,341,928 | $7,609,481 |
| Change in net assets | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($751,418) | $618,486 | $1,459,222 | ($237,834) | ($516,771) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($751,418) | $618,486 | $1,459,222 | ($237,834) | ($516,771) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Donald Ward Simpson | Director/President/CEO | $203,722 |
| Richard Beninati | Secretary/Controller/HR Director | $109,720 |
| Benjamin Kamp | Chief Technology Officer | $108,677 |
| Paul Le Druillenec | Chief Financial Officer | $104,700 |
| Rafael Simpson | Director/Revenue Director | $90,590 |
| Steven Beik | Secretary | $30,000 |
Compensation data as of: 3/31/2021
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 5/5/2023. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
In his 20 years at GOD TV, Rory built up our far-reaching distribution taking GOD TV from Europe to the world, including our launch into the USA in 2006 and raised a diverse team of some 200 people, including our regional directors and network of regional offices worldwide.
In her 22 years at GOD TV, Wendy Alec was responsible for the development of the GOD TV brand and created a unique programming schedule bringing different ministry streams together, from the prophetic to the evangelistic and featuring must-watch LIVE events.
The now global network was first known as the Christian Channel Europe, the Continent's first daily Christian television network. It started broadcasting on 1 October 1995, just 2-hours-a-day but steadily grew to 24-hours-a-day in 1999. The 'GOD' logo appeared in 1997 and the Christian Channel was rebranded as the GOD Channel and became GOD TV in 2002. Rory resigned from GOD TV in 2014 and Wendy handed the mantel over to Ward Simpson as the new Leader of GOD TV in 2016.
GOD TV's CEO Ward Simpson and the GOD TV team and family of viewers honor the ministry's founders for their unshakeable faith in establishing GOD TV 'Against All Odds' and the foundation they built over two decades. The work they started continues from strength to strength as God blesses this network that bears His name.
Program accomplishments
GOD TV is a Christian broadcasting network that reaches over 450 million viewers in over 200 countries around the world.