Sat-7 North America
SAT-7 North America is a Form 990 (a public charity) based in Easton, Maryland. Founded in 1998, it raises financial support for SAT-7 International’s Christian media ministry in the Middle East and North Africa.
Sat-7 North America at a glance
In short: Sat-7 North America reported $9.6M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $9,646,836 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $11,156,650
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $14,693,353
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $199,568
- -24.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $13,884,347
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sat-7 North America
- Contact
Mailing address: 29509 Canvasback Drive Suite 205, Easton, MD 21601
Phone: (410) 253-9565
Website: https://sat7usa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sat-7 North America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated program focus is the Middle East and North Africa. Its website says its four satellite channels reach viewers in 25 countries across the region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $9.6M (2025). In 2025 it reported $9.6M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Heart for Lebanon Black Mountain, NC | Program Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,156,650 | $14,693,353 | $13,884,347 | $9,646,836 | Total only | $199,568 |
| 2024 | $10,229,194 | $13,279,273 | $13,453,051 | $9,267,751 | Total only | $265,538 |
| 2023 | $11,102,455 | $13,069,259 | $12,902,453 | $8,910,446 | Total only | $226,005 |
| 2022 | $11,272,676 | $13,108,258 | $11,884,763 | $20,000 | 2 | $38,255 |
| 2021 | $8,795,990 | $14,809,049 | $10,757,794 | $7,592,295 | Total only | $8,118 |
| 2020 | $4,091,005 | $9,289,132 | $8,577,436 | $10,000 | 1 | $7,039 |
| 2019 | $3,027,868 | $8,689,614 | $8,696,380 | $6,007,147 | Total only | $5,512 |
| 2018 | $2,956,839 | $8,588,144 | $8,607,266 | $48,983 | 1 | $3,029 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
SAT-7 North America’s stated mission is to provide churches and Christians in the Middle East and North Africa with the opportunity to witness to Jesus Christ through inspirational, informative, and educational digital and satellite television services. Its filing says the organization works with individuals, churches, agencies, and foundations across the United States to raise support for SAT-7 International’s broadcasts. The programs are in Arabic, Farsi, and Turkish.
A 2022 grant listed in the supplied information went to Samaritan’s Purse. The grantee describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
The 2025, 2024, and 2023 filings each report a grant count of zero. A listed 2022 grant was $10,000 to Samaritan’s Purse. The supplied information does not provide a total for all grants in 2022 or a typical grant size.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter Schulze as board chair; Mark Schifferdecker as vice-chair/treasurer; Archbishop Angaelos as chair, international; and David L. Jones as secretary. It also lists Steve Foskin, Vicki Gillis, Jerry L. Canada, and Troy Carl as directors; Rita El-Mounayer as ex-officio member; and Rex Rogers as past president.
Sat-7 North America is led by John Cerniglia, President on the 2025 filing; 6 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Cerniglia
President
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$169K (2025)
Peter Schulze
Board Chairperson
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Archbishop Angaelos
Chair & Int'l
Chariman, Intl Council & Director → Chair & Int'l, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Gillis
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry L. Canada
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Carl
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Foskin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rex Rogers
Past President
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2018
50 hrs/week
$182K (2018) → $137K (2025)
Ruth S. Thomas
Vice President for Finan
Vice President for Finance Adminstration → Director of Finan, 2022
Director of Finan → Vice President for Finan, 2023
On filings since 2018
50 hrs/week
$123K (2018) → $185K (2025)
John Frick
Former Vice President of
Area Development Officer → Vice President of Development, 2021
Vice President of Development → Former Vice President of, 2025
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $106K (2025)
Joe Willey
Vice President of Market
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$98K (2025)
Rebecca Lewis
Vice President of Development
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$99K (2025)
David L. Jones
Secretary
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Schifferdecker
Vice Chair & T
Treasurer Director → Vice Chairman Treasurer, 2019
Vice Chairman Treasurer → Vice Chair & T, 2022
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rita El-Mounayer
Ex-Officio M
Ex-Officio Member → Ex-Officio M, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Debra A. Brink (2018–2022) — Senior Vice
- Former: Judson Riggs (2018–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Weszely (2018–2021) — Area Development Officer
- Former: James Blankemeyer (2020–2021) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Beverly Gaussiran (2018) — Director
- Former: Gary Nagel (2018) — Director
- Former: Habib Badr (2018) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $185K, to Mrs Ruth S Thomas (VP for Finan). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sat-7 North America
How much does Sat-7 North America give each year?
Sat-7 North America reported $9.6M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $9.3M in grants paid.
How large is Sat-7 North America?
Sat-7 North America reported $11.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.7M.
What does Sat-7 North America fund?
SAT-7 North America’s stated mission is to provide churches and Christians in the Middle East and North Africa with the opportunity to witness to Jesus Christ through inspirational, informative, and educational digital and satellite television services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sat-7 North America?
Sat-7 North America has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check sat7usa.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Sat-7 North America make grants?
The organization’s stated program focus is the Middle East and North Africa. Its website says its four satellite channels reach viewers in 25 countries across the region.
What is Sat-7 North America's EIN?
Sat-7 North America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2964829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 24, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS April 16, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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