Educational Media Foundation
Create and distribute quality and compelling media that inspires and encourages people to have a meaningful relationship with jesus christ through k-love radio network; air1 radio network; WTA media, llc (WTA); accessmore podcasting; k-love ondemand; k-love books; and k-love films. Educational Media Foundation (EMF) media channels include radio, film, literature, podcasting, and digital content. EMF has fulfilled its educational and religious mission primarily through radio broadcasting, while introducing other media (as its name connotes) over time. In 2024, EMF continued to invest in faith-based book publishing, marketing, and distribution through EMF publishing, llc. EMF will continue to fulfill its educational and religious purposes primarily through terrestrial radio, streaming, podcasting, publishing, and video, while exploring new media opportunities to share the gospel of jesus.
Educational Media Foundation at a glance
In short: Educational Media Foundation gave $549K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $137K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $549,100
- +1149.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $137,275
- +524.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,550
- Total assets
- $1,187,442,265
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Educational Media Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Convoy of Hope ($500K). Together the top 4 received $549K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 25 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Educational Media Foundation gives
- Giving grew 49% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2023) to $928K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $549K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | Christian Media | $500,000 |
| The Hope Center Bakersfield, CA | General Assistance | $25,000 |
| Nab Leadership Foundation Washington, DC | Christian Media | $14,100 |
| Agape Nashville, TN | Christian Media | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,187,442,265 | $261,048,728 | $168,014,712 | $549,100 | 4 | $25,249,334 |
| 2023 | $1,124,971,160 | $242,249,152 | $154,549,969 | $43,950 | 2 | $6,264,413 |
| 2022 | $1,046,247,591 | $238,353,904 | $165,501,654 | $487,589 | 7 | $3,461,127 |
| 2021 | $932,263,790 | $247,061,110 | $135,407,457 | $368,250 | 5 | $4,357,222 |
| 2020 | $824,984,653 | $210,486,885 | $127,286,388 | $928,250 | 7 | $253,799 |
| 2019 | $767,280,206 | $201,253,093 | $125,265,429 | $236,010 | 8 | $3,800,950 |
About Educational Media Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Educational Media Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Rocklin, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $549K. Net investment income was $25.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Educational Media Foundation is led by Todd Woods, CEO & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 18 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Todd Woods
CEO & Director
Chief Legal Officer & Secretary → CEO & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$379K (2022) → $640K (2024)
Tom Stultz
CEO & Director
Director → CEO & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$158K (2024)
Donna Ecton
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Horn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$16K (2024)
Mark Brannon
Director
Director → Director & Vice Chairman, 2021
Director & Vice Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Shirer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Barnhart
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Jones
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Atkinson
Former CAO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO & Treasurer, 2023
CFO & Treasurer → Former CAO, 2024
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$283K (2019) → $317K (2024)
David Pierce
Chief Media Officer
Chief Partnership Officer → Chief Media Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$281K (2019) → $362K (2024)
Janet Cherry
Former Chief Transition Officer
Chief Operations Officer → Chief Transition Officer, 2022
Chief Transition Officer → Former Chief Transition Officer, 2024
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$348K (2019) → $331K (2024)
Joe Miller
Vice President Signal Development
Vice President Signal Development & Assistant Tr → Vice President Signal Developmt & Assistant Treasurer, 2023
Vice President Signal Developmt & Assistant Treasurer → Vice President Signal Development, 2024
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$280K (2019) → $292K (2024)
Sam Wallington
Vice President of Engineering
Vice President of Operations & Enginee → Vice President of Operations & Engineering, 2023
Vice President of Operations & Engineering → Vice President of Engineering, 2024
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$245K (2019) → $271K (2024)
James Houser
Chief Radio Officer
Chief Content Officer → Senior Vice President of Radio, 2023
Senior Vice President of Radio → Chief Radio Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$242K (2021) → $283K (2024)
Edwin Rice
Chief Technology Officer
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$255K (2023) → $521K (2024)
Matthew Reynolds
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$227K (2023) → $292K (2024)
Susan Myers
Counsel & Secretary
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$225K (2023) → $199K (2024)
Bethany Davis
Chief Marketing & Committee Officer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$293K (2024)
Charles Looney Sr.
Vice President of Infrastructure & Operations
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$289K (2024)
Kendra Hickey
Controller & Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$165K (2024)
Margaret Bahou
Chief People Officer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$300K (2024)
Natalie Carlisle
Chief Development Officer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$281K (2024)
Rory McKean
Counsel & Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$190K (2024)
Former officers (22)
- Former: Emil Kallina (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jon Reeves (2019–2023) — CEO & Director
- Former: Larry Moody (2019–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Michael Lewis (2019–2023) — President & Director
- Former: Michael McCall (2019–2023) — Chief Engagement Officer
- Former: Kristina Miller (2022–2023) — Chief People Officer
- Former: Jarrod Graetz (2023) — Vice President Streaming & Intl Growth
- Former: Scott Smith (2023) — Klove Air Talent
- Former: Shaine Grieshaber (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Alan Mason (2019–2022) — Director & Ending
- Former: Christopher Barron (2019–2022) — Chief Information Officer
- Former: Dean Stordahl (2019–2022) — Director, Chairman & Ending
- Former: Mark Voltmann (2019–2022) — Director & Ending
- Former: Shaine Greishaber (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Walt Golembeski (2019–2022) — Director & Ending
- Former: Matthew Rigdon (2022) — Senior Manager Transition Sat. Tech.
- Former: Jonathan Carlson (2021) — Senior Corporate Counsel
- Former: William Corbin (2021) — Senior Pastor & Vice President of Pastoral Care
- Former: Randy Rich (2019–2020) — Vice President Dare to Dream
- Former: Amy Baumann (2020) — On Air Talent
- Former: Michael Novak (2019) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Randall Badeaux (2019) — Vice President of Radio
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $640K, to Todd Woods (CEO/Director (End 5/15/24)). 18 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Educational Media Foundation
How much does Educational Media Foundation give each year?
Educational Media Foundation gave $549K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $44K across 2 grants.
What is Educational Media Foundation's typical grant size?
Educational Media Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $19,550, and its average grant was $137,275, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Educational Media Foundation give grants?
Educational Media Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Educational Media Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Educational Media Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Christian Media" (3 grants).
How large is Educational Media Foundation?
Educational Media Foundation reported $1.2B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $261.0M.
What is Educational Media Foundation?
Educational Media Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Rocklin, CA. It holds $1.2B in total assets as of 2024.
What is Educational Media Foundation's EIN?
Educational Media Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2816342. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Educational Media Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/educational-media-foundation-morg_64b735f23517455895cae61424230a23
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