Vision Communications Inc
Supports christian radio broadcasting, and people working in christian educational and evangelism outreach.
Vision Communications Inc at a glance
In short: Vision Communications Inc gave $97K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $96,845
- +76.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,369
- +111.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,766
- Total assets
- $1,872,619
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Vision Communications Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Straight Street ($53K). Together the top 5 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 27 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2024) to $635K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $97K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Street Roanoke, VA | Assistance | $52,500 |
| Young Life Roanoke, VA | Assistance | $17,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | Assistance | $12,766 |
| Grace Inside Henrico, VA | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Wild at Heart Colorado Springs, CO | Assistance | $4,079 |
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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 | $1,872,619 | $148,983 | $116,052 | $96,845 | 5 | $148,934 |
| 2024 | $1,786,009 | $71,863 | $67,957 | $55,000 | 6 | $55,224 |
| 2023 | $1,655,600 | $1,098,347 | $675,588 | $634,946 | 8 | $995,001 |
| 2022 | $1,098,564 | $87,534 | $87,210 | $77,497 | Total only | $11,989 |
| 2021 | $1,317,243 | $341,891 | $233,778 | $218,036 | 8 | $150,911 |
| 2020 | $1,207,454 | $72,181 | $92,035 | $88,902 | 5 | $14,460 |
| 2019 | $1,128,453 | $259,768 | $316,732 | $296,648 | 10 | $1,010 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Vision Communications Inc
Based on IRS filings
Vision Communications Inc is a public charity focused on Christians, based in Pearisburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $97K. Net investment income was $149K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vision Communications Inc is led by W Mac Miller, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
W Mac Miller
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Scherer
Officer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Debra Keyton
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Hannah Aschliman
Officer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kurt Aschliman
Officer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Randy Scherer
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Teresa J Miller
Officer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Wayne Keyton
Officer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Vision Communications Inc
How much does Vision Communications Inc give each year?
Vision Communications Inc gave $97K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $55K across 6 grants.
What is Vision Communications Inc's typical grant size?
Vision Communications Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,766, and its average grant was $19,369, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Vision Communications Inc give grants?
Vision Communications Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Roanoke, VA (2 grants).
Does Vision Communications Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Vision Communications Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance" (5 grants).
Who are Vision Communications Inc's largest grantees?
Vision Communications Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Straight Street ($52,500), Young Life ($17,500) and Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($12,766), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vision Communications Inc?
Vision Communications Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $149K.
What is Vision Communications Inc?
Vision Communications Inc is a public charity focused on Christians, based in Pearisburg, VA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Vision Communications Inc's EIN?
Vision Communications Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1479125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 19, 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 May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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