Tri-State Christian TV
Religious broadcasting
Tri-State Christian TV at a glance
In short: Tri-State Christian TV gave $15.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15.0M), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,000,000
- Median grant
- $15,000,000
- Total assets
- $11,174,758
- -56.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Tri-State Christian TV funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Crossseed Inc ($15.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossseed Inc Tulsa, OK | The board believes the donation to be desirable to and in the best interest of the company. | $15,000,000 |
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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 | $11,174,758 | $4,323,573 | $17,653,540 | $15,000,000 | 1 | $3,045,385 |
| 2023 | $25,604,546 | $3,011,492 | $2,704,927 | — | — | $348,058 |
| 2022 | $25,129,146 | $1,880,346 | $1,953,115 | — | — | $489,116 |
| 2021 | $27,247,218 | $3,033,963 | $2,609,799 | — | — | $424,564 |
| 2020 | $25,675,482 | $3,175,906 | $4,018,534 | — | — | $1,301,772 |
About Tri-State Christian TV
Based on IRS filings
Tri-State Christian TV is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Marion, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15.0M. Net investment income was $3.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tri-State Christian TV is led by Bunker Sessions, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bunker Sessions
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Baker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colby May
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Crouch
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Amedia
Board Chaplin
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Charles R. Payne (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Christina M. Coonce (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Julie A. Nolan (2020–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Michael J. Daly (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Shane A. Chaney (2020–2023) — CFO
- Former: Victoria M. Clark (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lonnie Brown (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Thomas C. Nolan III (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Vacant (2023) — President
- Former: Garth W. Coonce (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Thomas C. Nolan IV (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Tri-State Christian TV
How much does Tri-State Christian TV give each year?
Tri-State Christian TV gave $15.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Tri-State Christian TV?
Tri-State Christian TV reported $11.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What is Tri-State Christian TV?
Tri-State Christian TV is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Marion, IL. It holds $11.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Tri-State Christian TV operate?
Tri-State Christian TV has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What is Tri-State Christian TV's EIN?
Tri-State Christian TV's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0909826. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Tri-State Christian TV funds
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