Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2012, and ending 09-30-2013
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
WORD RADIO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 398
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 New Durham, NH038550398
D Employer identification number

02-0453691
E Telephone number

(603) 859-9170
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletwww.wsew.orgJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)—Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . bullet $ 126,181
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 126,150
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 0
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3 31
4 Investment income........................... 4 0
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a 0
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b 0
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c 0
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a 0
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 0 of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b 0
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c 0
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d 0
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b 0
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c 0
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8 0
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 126,181
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10 0
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11 0
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 14,274
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 4,165
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 42,265
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 937
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 66,249
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 127,890
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 -1,709
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 196,884
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20 0
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 195,175
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
42,324
22
11,930
23Land and buildings....................
0
23
0
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
177,309
24
193,230
25Total assets......................
219,633
25
205,160
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
22,749
26
9,985
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
196,884
27
195,175
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? To offer instruction and training in basic life principles based on the foundation of Judeo Christian tradition and morality through the medium of radio broadcasting.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 See Shedule O, Statement 6
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
28a 0
29
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
29a
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet
31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 0
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees List each one even if not compensated (see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation
(e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
Ronald MaloneChairman/ President 0 3,600 0 0
Fraser BrowningVice President 0 0 0 0
John DabrowskiSecretary - Treasurer 0 0 0 0
Michael GoveyDirector 0 0 0 0
Erin DonahueDirector 0 0 0 0
Samuel BakerDirector 0 0 0 0
Sharon MaloneOperations Manager 35 7,280 0 0
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
0
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved Click to see attachment.
38b
7,200
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet0 ; section 4912 bullet0 ; section 4955 bullet0
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I Click to see attachment......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet0
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet0
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletNH
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletSharon Malone Telephone no. bullet (603) 859-8170
Located at bullet2 Ridge RoadNew Durham,NH ZIP + 4bullet038552414
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)
(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Firm's EIN bullet
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Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
Form 990-EZ (2012)


Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WORD RADIO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

02-0453691
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 78,164 87,172 154,276 157,585 126,150 603,347
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 78,164 87,172 154,276 157,585 126,150 603,347
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 0 0 0 0 0 0
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. 0 0 0 0 0 0
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           603,347
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 78,164 87,172 154,276 157,585 126,150 603,347
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 172 13 2 5 31 223
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. 0 0 0 0 0 0
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 172 13 2 5 31 223
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. 0 0 0 0 0 0
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) .. 0 0 0 0 0 0
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 78,336 87,185 154,278 157,590 126,181 603,570
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
99.963 %
16
16
99.94 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0.037 %
18
18
0.06 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WORD RADIO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

02-0453691
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) Ronald Malone Chairman Equipment and Reassignment Expenses X   14,405 7,200   No Yes   Yes  
Total ......Small Bullet $ 7,200
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WORD RADIO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

02-0453691
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
F99Z_P01_S00_L12 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 12 Line 12 includes a salary of $7280 to Sharon Malone, Operations Manager and wife of WREF Board Chairman and President, Ronald Malone, employee compensation to Sharon Malone of $3600 for studio rent at 2 Ridge Road, New Durham, NH, wages to office staff of $2,617 and company contributions to FICA, Medicare and NH-UC of $846 for all employees.
F99Z_P01_S00_L14 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 14 Word Radio Educational Foundation operates four FM broadcast stations - WSEW, WRKJ, WMTP and WMEK. To operate these stations, WREF maintains transmitter facilities in Gorham, Kennebunkport, and Sanford, Maine, North Conway, New Hampshire, and office/studio facilities in New Durham, New Hampshire. All utilities and tower site fees are included in this figure.
F99Z_P01_S00_L16 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Bank Charges;1111|Broadcast Expenses and Fees;11993|Business Expenses;3756|Depreciation;31003|Insurance - Genl Liability and Workers Comp;5868|Interest;581|Operations;11937^Total;66249^
F99Z_P02_S00_L24 Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Description;EOY Amount^Fixed Assets - Equipment and Facilities;190413|Undeposited Funds;2079|Refunds Reimbursements Due;738^Total;193230^
F99Z_P02_S00_L26 Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Description;EOY Amount^Current Liabilities;2785|Longterm Liabilities;7200^Total;9985^
F99Z_P03_S00_L28 Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line (28-31) Word Radio Educational Foundation was organized to provide a platform to establish non-commercial educational Christian radio broadcasting to communities within the reach of its radio broadcasting facilities which would proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and teach Judeo Christian principles for life. Word Radio continues its outreach through WSEW 88.7 FM broadcasting from Sanford, Maine, to points in southern Maine, seacoast and inner regions of New Hampshire, and northeastern Massachusetts along the I-95 corridor to Boston. Word Radio brings together its three other radio stations in a separate but similar format as Community Life Radio, operating WRKJ 88.5 FM in Gorham, Maine, reaching into the Westbrook-Portland area, WMTP 91.1 FM to the Mount Washington Valley region, continues to develop WMEK 88.3 FM in Kennebunkport, Maine. Funding to support the ministry of Word Radio and its broadcasting outlets comes through the generosity of individual donors, participation by program producers, and partnerships with churches, ministries and interested businesses that share the goal of providing Christian programming to their communities. A Christmas Gifts and Year End Giving Campaign was undertaken in November and December by on-air spots and updates with $21,000 Without any disruption in broadcasting daily format this was gratefully received and we give thanks to a small base of regular supporters and many donors who respond when prompted by God to do so and we receive His provision through them. Because our listeners also support many of the programs heard on Word Radio and Community Life Radio, their contributions help to continue the excellent biblical teaching heard each day on the stations. Because many program producers share back with the stations by returning a percentage of the donations directly attributable to the listeners of the radio stations, then there is again a broad base of supporters who give indirectly as well to the work of Christian broadcasting heard on all of our stations. There is also a base of impact partners who participate in the financial support and includes churches, ministries and Christian businesses who believe in the eternal effect of broadcasting the Word of God over the airwaves. The 24-hour format of radio broadcasting presented by Word Radio via WSEW, and on Community Life Radio - WRKJ and WMTP, continues to be primarily religious, utilizing, for the most part, national programs produced by Christian program producers and Christian organizations and churches. The 24-hour format of WSEW continues to be available for streaming from the internet. To reach the spiritual needs of listeners, Biblical instruction has been abundant in the form of sermons, dramas and special programming from a variety of speakers and program producers. Many programs aired on all stations are evangelistic in nature, but all programs faithfully present the written Word of God to the listeners of all Word Radio stations. To assist listeners in being informed about the culture and community, listeners have been treated to conservative, Christian world-view talk shows on relevant subjects with opportunities for listeners to call in with comments and/or questions. This has included Point of View Radio Talk Show Monday to Friday afternoons aired live on WSEW 88.7 and by recording on WRKJ-WMTP, In the Market each weekday with Janet Parshall brings current events and many timely topics to the listeners who can also participate by calling on topics of their interest. Midday Connection on WRKJ-WMTP is aired each weekday afternoon bringing relevant topics primarily to women in the listening audience. Magazine format programs provided relevant spiritual and motivational topics for individuals and families alike, including Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk, Focus on the Family, Haven Today, and Songtime USA. Saturday magazine format programs include Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Smalley , Songtime USA from Cape Cod airing twice daily on both formats, and Breakpoint from the Charles Colson Center. World Magazine continues to provide their weekly one hour program heard on all the stations at least once each weekend, and also has daily short feature news segments. Straight Talk USA with host Tom Zimmerman is aired two times a week on Community Life Radio providing to the listeners commentary about happenings in the State of Maine and the nation. Inspirational music aired from 1 AM to 5 AM on WSEW, WRKJ and WMTP as an outreach to the working audience as well as the awake and awakening audience. Late Saturday afternoons and evenings were devoted to music of varying genres, from Christian oldies, to classic oldies, the Pat Boone show, bluegrass, a locally produced daily devotional and music program and contemporary Indie style. Sunday programming included music for varying tastes, such as choral presentations by the National Christian Choir, the classic Sounds of Joy, the Gaither Homecoming and more Christian oldies. WRKJ- WMTP aired a greater percentage of locally originated Christian music than WSEW during its broadcast day throughout this year. Locally produced music hour featuring the 'music of your life' aired on WRKJ and WMTP each weekday morning. Moody Broadcasting Network upgraded their delivery system and a new piece of equipment was purchased to make it possible to store forward programming files as well as integrate with the AMB-OS delivery system of programming files. Installation was completed on the STL delivery system of the broadcast signal to WRKJ from the studio link via the Sanford facility and on to the Gorham site. The project for the redundant operation of WSEW 88.7 FM was well implemented with a new back up transmitter and a switching project moving towards completion. Local area hourly weather forecasts and national news broadcasts are provided in the 24/7 format of all stations. A calendar of community events is aired twice daily on WSEW and is unique to the Word Radio listening audience. It is offered free of charge to other non-profit organizations in the listening areas. Public service announcements rotate through the daily schedule of WRKJ-WMTP. WSEW, WRKJ and WMTP are active participants in the Emergency Alert System as EAS broadcast outlets and broadcast all regularly required tests and remains technically ready and able to provide all broadcasting services during an actual emergency. The social community can stay connected to Word Radio via its website www.wordradio.net and the Facebook page of WSEW 88.7 FM Through the outreach of the Word Radio station facilities, many listeners have been, and will continue to be, touched by the powerful preaching of God's Word, the inspiring messages and music, and for the interested listener, tuning in the for the first time, an intriguing introduction into the Gospel of Jesus Christ, His love, mercy and grace and the precepts of Christianity. A continued attention to the reliable delivery of the broadcast signal will be given in the coming months, with equipment upgrades, signal delivery via studio link transmission, and continued resources to provide the quality Christian programming heard 24/7
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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