VSS Catholic Communications Inc
Dedicated to answering the call of the late holy father, st. John paul ii, for a new evangelization. Our charism in the mission of evangelization is to broadly employ broadcast media to transmit the gospel of jesus christ with the fullness of the living tradition as preserved, revered and proclaimed by the catholic church. To provide an alternative to the secular programming found on radio and television, serving the religious educational needs of listeners across Nebraska, western Iowa, and across the united states via our app and online streaming.
VSS Catholic Communications Inc at a glance
In short: VSS Catholic Communications Inc gave $82K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $82K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,577
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $81,577
- Median grant
- $81,577
- Total assets
- $8,501,734
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who VSS Catholic Communications Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was VSS Catholic Communications Foundation ($82K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VSS Catholic Communications Foundation Omaha, NE | General Support | $81,577 |
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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 | $8,501,734 | $2,913,311 | $2,650,440 | $81,577 | 1 | $465 |
| 2024 | $8,047,984 | $2,559,373 | $2,679,131 | — | — | $2,181 |
| 2023 | $8,013,436 | $2,511,859 | $2,487,390 | — | — | $28,577 |
| 2022 | $7,881,177 | $3,120,114 | $2,296,926 | — | — | $6,855 |
| 2021 | $7,057,989 | $2,427,964 | $1,881,133 | — | — | $16,292 |
| 2020 | $6,511,158 | $2,296,677 | $1,996,866 | — | — | $6,069 |
About VSS Catholic Communications Inc
Based on IRS filings
VSS Catholic Communications Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $82K. Net investment income was $465.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
VSS Catholic Communications Inc is led by Eric Svoboda, Executive Director & Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 4 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Svoboda
Executive Director & Secretary
Operations Director → Executive Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$106K (2024) → $110K (2025)
Jeanette Wojtalewicz
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Henry
Director of Sales & Underwriting
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$111K (2024) → $111K (2025)
Alan Vybiral
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Hahn
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Trautman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Bishoff
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Clark
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheri Schmidt
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Sands
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Svoboda
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Venzor
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Pfeifer
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernie Schaefer
Vice President of Development
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $126K (2025)
Jim Carroll Executive Director
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$130K (2025)
Ken Borowiak
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Carney
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Dennis O'Toole (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Jim Carroll (2020–2024) — Executive Director & Secretary
- Former: Michele Pohlman (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Steve Manzer (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mary Jorgensen (2020–2022) — Director of Sales & Underwriting
- Former: Michael Lawler (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Doug Pfeifer (2020) — Director
- Former: Ron Huss (2020) — Director
- Former: Steven Hinze (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $130K, to Jim Carroll Executive Director (Secretary (Thru 7/25)). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about VSS Catholic Communications Inc
How much does VSS Catholic Communications Inc give each year?
VSS Catholic Communications Inc gave $82K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is VSS Catholic Communications Inc?
VSS Catholic Communications Inc reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is VSS Catholic Communications Inc?
VSS Catholic Communications Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Omaha, NE. It holds $8.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does VSS Catholic Communications Inc operate?
VSS Catholic Communications Inc has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is VSS Catholic Communications Inc's EIN?
VSS Catholic Communications Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1857425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
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