Hope Media Group
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Hope Media Group meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Hope Media Group engages people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread hope.
Also known as: KSBJ, WayFM, Vida Unida, Worship 24/7, NGEN, Hope Nation, WAY LOUD, God Listens Prayer App, Hope Events
Year, State Incorporated:
1981, TX
Also Known As:
KSBJ Educational Foundation
Hope Media Group (HMG) is a multi-brand Houston-based ministry. Every story HMG shares, every event HMG hosts and every song HMG plays is done to engage people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread hope. HMGs brands include Houston-focused 89.3 KSBJ, the national radio network of WayFM stations, the Spanish-language Christian radio network, Vida Unida, NGEN (Christian hip-hop and pop), Hope Nation (hopenation.org), WAY LOUD and the God Listens Prayer App, plus a concert and event brand, Hope Events.
For the year ended June 30, 2025, Hope Media Group's program expenses were:
| Program services | $26,985,098 |
| Total Program Expenses | $26,985,098 |
Chief Executive
Joe Paulo, President/CEO
Compensation*
$489,669
Chair of the Board
Heather Puca
Board Size
8
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Other
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Hope Media Group's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $32,197,552 |
| Program and partnership sponsorships | $5,000,590 |
| Other program revenue | $858,240 |
| Radio tower rental | $778,458 |
| Investment income, net | $721,408 |
| Other income | $433,735 |
| Digital services revenue | $405,585 |
| Broadcast and digital media | $325,908 |
| Gain on sale of assets | $7,985 |
| Total Income | $40,729,461 |
Programs: 68% Fundraising: 15% Administrative: 17%
| Total Income | $40,729,461 |
| Total expenses: | $39,599,750 |
| Program expenses | $26,985,098 |
| Fundraising expenses | $5,744,259 |
| Administrative expenses | $6,870,393 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,129,711 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $78,131,333 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $79,261,044 |
| Total Liabilities | $27,850,891 |
| Total Assets | $107,111,935 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas