Summary
Family Stations, Inc, (dba Family Radio) is thoroughly committed to the Person and salvation work of Jesus Christ as revealed in God's divine Word, the Bible. It is a nondenominational educational organization dedicated to obeying our Lord's command to preach the Gospel to every creature ( Mark 16:15 ). The programs on Family Radio include no commercial advertisements. Air time for other Christian broadcasters on Family Radio is free of charge. The ministry relies solely upon God working through listeners for financial support of day - to -day operations.
Family Stations Inc. was founded in 1958. It is currently in 39 states and is translated into 11 languages. It conducts missions trips throughout the world. Family Stations also provides training for lay ministers and promotes Bible study. It also is a distributor of gospel tracts.
This organization is non-profit. Contributions to this organization are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Contact Information: [ Back to top ]
| Mailing Address: | 290 Hegenberger Rd.
Oakland, CA
94621-4621 |
| Website: | www.familyradio.com |
| Phone: | (925) 866-3020, (800) 543-1495 |
| Email: | You need to enable javascript to see the email |
Organization Details [ Back to top ]
EIN: 941442453
| CEO/President: |
Mr. Harold Camping |
Tax Deductible: |
No |
| Chairman: |
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Fiscal Year End: |
December 31 |
| Board Size: |
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Financial info from: |
990 |
| Founder: |
Mr. Harold Camping |
Member of ECFA: |
No |
| Year Founded: |
1958 |
Member of ECFA since: |
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Family Stations, Inc. (dba Family Radio) is thoroughly committed to the Person and salvation work of Jesus Christ as revealed in God's divine Word, the Bible. They are nondenominational, educational organization dedicated to obeying the Lord's command to preach the Gospel to every creature ( Mark 16:15 ). The programs on Family Radio include no commercial advertisements. Air time for other Christian broadcasters on Family Radio is free of charge. The ministry relies solely upon God working through listeners for financial support of day-to-day operations.
This organization is non-profit. Contributions to this organization are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law.
Family Stations uses the following to express its mission:
Family Radio is thoroughly committed to the Person and salvation work of Jesus Christ as revealed in God's divine, infallible word, the Bible.
Family Radio's board of directors and staff, are thoroughly persuaded, by our obedience to God's word, that He has established this ministry for the sole purpose of using all its energy and resources to:
proclaim the true Gospel to all nations around the world and accurately teach the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Program Accomplishments [ Back to top ]
Family Stations accomplishments are as follows:
Founded a Bible School for the purpose of training lay ministers and promote Bible study through free correspondence. courses.
Family Stations hosts mission trips to hand out tracts and share the Gospel of Jesus with the lost.
Statement of Faith [ Back to top ]
Family Stations, Inc. uses the following to express it Statement of Faith:
FAMILY RADIO'S STATEMENT OF FAITH: THE BIBLE ALONE AND IN ITS ENTIRETY.
Authorized King James Version
Family Radio was organized in 1958 under its official name, Family Stations Inc., and began to broadcast February 4, 1959, over radio station KEAR FM in San Francisco CA. Since then, God has enabled the ministry to build a number of powerful AM and FM stations around the world and several smaller educational facilities and translators. Family Radio also shares programming with local TV Stations in New Newark, NJ (channel 66) and San Francisco, CA (channel 64). Today, with the use of modern technology, God has opened the door to broadcast the Gospel, via Satellite and Internet , around the clock and around the world.
Family Stations, Inc. does not communicate any specific ministry needs at this time.
Research Analysis
Transparency Grade [ Back to top ]
| Transparency Grade of : C |
| Criteria category | Grade | Other Comments |
| Timeliness: | 80 | |
| Financial Information: | 80 | |
| Foundational Clarity: | | |
| Level of Cooperation: | | |
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MinistryWatch.com 5 Star Financial Efficiency Ratings [ Back to top ]
| Ranking Category | Rating | Overall Rank | Radio/ TV Stations Sector |
|---|
| Overall Efficiency Rating |  | 201 of 352 | 4 of 11 |
| Fund Acquisition Decision |  | 111 of 352 | 4 of 11 |
| Resource Allocation Decision | | 175 of 352 | 4 of 11 |
| Asset Utilization Decision | | 293 of 352 | 6 of 11 |
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