Bott Radio Network Inc
Promotion of the welfare of communities served by creating, producing, and broadcasting a unique program format consisting of Bible teaching, current events, news, and other public affairs programming of benefit to the public.
Bott Radio Network Inc at a glance
In short: Bott Radio Network Inc gave $47K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,670
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,670
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $46,670
- Total assets
- $14,155,370
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bott Radio Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Council for National Policy ($47K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Bott Radio Network Inc gives
- Giving grew 192% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $47K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Council for National Policy Washington, DC | Support | $46,670 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,155,370 | $18,840,136 | $18,009,673 | $46,670 | 1 | $390,238 |
| 2023 | $12,912,527 | $18,243,661 | $16,125,409 | $17,500 | 1 | $319,528 |
| 2022 | $11,667,062 | $18,065,580 | $16,202,642 | $18,500 | 1 | $69,798 |
| 2021 | $9,985,439 | $16,967,716 | $15,196,968 | $16,000 | 1 | $9,842 |
| 2020 | $6,671,104 | $16,771,911 | $15,153,991 | $20,000 | 1 | $13,915 |
About Bott Radio Network Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bott Radio Network Inc is a public charity, based in Overland Park, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $47K. Net investment income was $390K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bott Radio Network Inc is led by Richard P Bott II, Chairman, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 9 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard P Bott II
Chairman, President & Director
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $185K (2024)
Patrick Rulon
Director of National Advertising
National Sales Manager → Director of National Advertising, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$197K (2020) → $224K (2024)
Richard P Bott
Chairman Emeritus & Director
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$143K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Sherley Bott
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $62K (2024)
Emitt Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J Keet Lewis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trace Thurby
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eben Fowler
Vice President of Operations
Director of Operations → Vice President of Operations, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $143K (2024)
Michael T Payne
Regional Manager - Mid-South
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$172K (2023) → $176K (2024)
Nancy J Eslinger
CFO
Controller → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2023
39 hrs/week
$146K (2023) → $182K (2024)
Paul Shipman
Regional Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $115K (2024)
Allan Brace
Vice President of Engineering
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jay Pestinger (2023) — CFO
- Former: Brian Etheridge (2020–2022) — It Manager
- Former: Philip J. Pestinger (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Todd Payne (2020–2022) — Regional Manager-Mid South Region
- Former: William High (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $224K, to Patrick Rulon (Director of National Advertising). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bott Radio Network Inc
How much does Bott Radio Network Inc give each year?
Bott Radio Network Inc gave $47K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $18K across 1 grant.
How large is Bott Radio Network Inc?
Bott Radio Network Inc reported $14.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.8M.
Where does Bott Radio Network Inc operate?
Bott Radio Network Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Bott Radio Network Inc's EIN?
Bott Radio Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1185140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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