SAT-7 North America
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
SAT-7 North America meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to provide the churches and Christians of the Middle East and North Africa an opportunity to witness to Jesus Christ through inspirational, informative, and educational television and digital media services."
Year, State Incorporated:
1998, PA
Also Known As:
SAT-7 USA
SAT-7 North America (SAT-7 NA) reports that it seeks to reach people with the Gospel in the Middle East and North Africa, with four satellite TV channels and online media bypass censorship. The organization hosts talk shows, worship, children's programming, Bible teaching, short films, and other programs to help Christians feels connected to and grow in their faith.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, SAT-7 North America's program expenses were:
| Program services | $11,083,215 |
| Total Program Expenses | $11,083,215 |
Chief Executive
Rex M. Rogers, PhD, President
Compensation*
$235,718
Chair of the Board
Peter B. Schulze
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Manager, Global Opportunities Holdings LLC
Board Size
8
Paid Staff Size
15
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio, Foundation grants
Fundraising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $12,885,849, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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 SAT-7 North America's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Other income | $-996 |
| Investment income | $394,420 |
| Contributions | $12,885,849 |
| Total Income | $13,279,273 |
Programs: 82% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $13,279,273 |
| Total expenses: | $13,453,051 |
| Program expenses | $11,083,215 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,436,173 |
| Administrative expenses | $933,663 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-173,778 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $7,145,059 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $6,971,281 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,257,913 |
| Total Assets | $10,229,194 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance