Broadcasting for the Challenged Inc
Broadcasting for the Challenged Inc is a private foundation focused on Employment, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $529K. Net investment income was $237.
Broadcasting for the Challenged Inc at a glance
In short: Broadcasting for the Challenged Inc gave $529K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $529K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $528,659
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $528,659
- Median grant
- $528,659
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Broadcasting for the Challenged Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Christian Worldview Broadcasting Corporation ($529K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $529K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Worldview Broadcasting Corporation Memphis, TN | Dissolution and termination | $528,659 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $237 | $528,682 | $528,659 | 1 | $528,705 | $237 |
| 2022 | $533,445 | $167 | $150,434 | — | — | $150,434 | $167 |
| 2021 | $683,712 | $224 | $206,021 | — | — | $206,021 | $224 |
| 2020 | $889,509 | $150,247 | $177,051 | — | — | — | $231 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Broadcasting for the Challenged Inc is led by George S Flinn Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
George S Flinn Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$35K (2021) → $0 (2023)
Fred R Flinn
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$35K (2021) → $0 (2023)
George S Flinn III
Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$35K (2021) → $0 (2023)
Joanna F Goodin
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$35K (2021) → $0 (2023)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alan Callicott (2020) — Member
- Former: Derinda Boone Bland (2020) — Member
- Former: Michael Cathey (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $35K, to George S Flinn Jr (Pres). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Broadcasting for the Challenged Inc
How much does Broadcasting for the Challenged Inc give each year?
Broadcasting for the Challenged Inc gave $529K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Broadcasting for the Challenged Inc?
Broadcasting for the Challenged Inc is a private foundation focused on Employment, based in Memphis, TN.
Where does Broadcasting for the Challenged Inc operate?
Broadcasting for the Challenged Inc has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Broadcasting for the Challenged Inc's EIN?
Broadcasting for the Challenged Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1760993. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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