Galcom International USA Inc

Make waves

Tampa, FL | www.galcomusa.com

GuideStar Charity Check

EIN: 23-7248591

Contributions tax deductible
as of September 2024

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of September 09, 2024

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Charity Check report

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE NEW TESTAMENT MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA AND AROUND THE WORLD BY ANY MEANS AVAILABLE, INCLUDING CHRISTIAN RADIO AND OTHER TOOLS THAT CURRENT TECHNOLOGY MAKES AVAILABLE. WE WILL ASSIST OTHER CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES BY FUNDING THE PURCHASE OF AUDIO BIBLES AND RADIOS TUNED ONLY TO CHRISTIAN RADIO STATIONS IN MISSION AREAS TO BE DONATED TO POTENTIAL LISTENERS.

Ruling year info

1973

Executive Director

Tom Blackstone

Main address

PO Box 270956

Tampa, FL 33688 USA

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EIN

23-7248591

Subject area info

Radio

Christianity

Population served info

Indigenous peoples

People of African descent

Multiracial people

People of Asian descent

People of European descent

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NTEE code info

Christian (X20)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Galcom funds and distributes durable audio technology (radios, audio Bibles, radio Bibles, portable radio stations etc.) to mission partners world-wide to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Reaching oral learners

Galcom funds and distributes durable audio technology world-wide to reach oral learners with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Where we work

Videos

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of new grants received

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Reaching oral learners

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

in 2023, Galcom participated in obtaining grant funding for a partner in Liberia, enabling this broadcaster to expand capacity and reach.

Number of external speaking requests for members of the organization

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Reaching oral learners

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Our Executive Director regularly speaks at gatherings of the mission-minded community i.e local and national conferences and churches.

Number of organizations accessing technical assistance offerings

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Reaching oral learners

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Galcom International USA, Inc. provides volunteer-based technical assistance to Christian radio operators world-wide via in person and Zoom consulting.

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

See above.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

*Identify strategic mission partners
*Form strategic mission partnerships
*Consistently educate and inform potential partners regarding our mission, vision and resources utilizing whatever tools are available (social media, written communications, in person gatherings, missions conferences, speaking engagements)
*Saturate the above in prayer, listen for the Lord's leading and obey.

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

Because Galcom International USA, Inc. consistently maintains a low overhead ratio, we maintain our ability to seize opportunities as they arise as prayer and ongoing networking efforts reveal them.

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

In 2023, more than 52,000 audio devices were funded and mobilized world-wide and new partnerships were initiated to maximize opportunities to utilize audio technology to reach oral learners. In addition, engineering support was provided to indigenous broadcasters around the world.

Financials

Galcom International USA Inc

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

13.90

Average of 286.88 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

9.8

Average of 8.8 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

8%

Average of 8% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Galcom International USA Inc

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$1,403,114
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$6,798
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$85
Total Revenue	$1,409,997

Expenses
Program Services	$1,165,458
Administration	$35,279
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$1,200,737
Net Gain/Loss	$209,260

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$750
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$1,380
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$659,935
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$4,975
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$664,910

Expenses
Program Services	$596,328
Administration	$34,919
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$631,247
Net Gain/Loss	$33,663

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$850
Advertising & Promotion	$1,518
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$1,329
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$772,266
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$2,128
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$43
Total Revenue	$774,437

Expenses
Program Services	$696,509
Administration	$27,508
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$724,017
Net Gain/Loss	$50,420

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$900
Advertising & Promotion	$1,239
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$1,386
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,010,303
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	($50,093)
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$960,210

Expenses
Program Services	$1,026,672
Administration	$32,137
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$1,058,809
Net Gain/Loss	($98,599)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,800
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$1,421
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,075,078
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$966
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,076,044

Expenses
Program Services	$1,032,427
Administration	$21,856
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$1,054,283
Net Gain/Loss	$21,761

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,450
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$1,570
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,288,986
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$600
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,289,586

Expenses
Program Services	$986,619
Administration	$30,530
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$1,017,149
Net Gain/Loss	$272,437

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$4,275
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$1,705
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$734,437
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$341
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$734,778

Expenses
Program Services	$770,670
Administration	$33,367
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$804,037
Net Gain/Loss	($69,259)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$4,800
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$1,730
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$755,758
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$231
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$755,989

Expenses
Program Services	$702,661
Administration	$34,830
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$737,491
Net Gain/Loss	$18,498

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$4,600
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$2,500
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$690,371
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$183
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$690,554

Expenses
Program Services	$743,490
Administration	$40,148
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$783,638
Net Gain/Loss	($93,084)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,175
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$2,535
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$762,736
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$260
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$762,996

Expenses
Program Services	$656,273
Administration	$35,914
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$692,187
Net Gain/Loss	$70,809

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$4,875
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$2,570
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$707,318
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$245
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$707,563

Expenses
Program Services	$696,085
Administration	$39,408
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$735,493
Net Gain/Loss	($27,930)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,400
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$2,606
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$714,254
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$253
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$714,507

Expenses
Program Services	$623,528
Administration	$48,895
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$672,423
Net Gain/Loss	$42,084

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,150
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$2,515
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$705,915
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$202
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$706,117

Expenses
Program Services	$621,790
Administration	$53,353
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$675,143
Net Gain/Loss	$30,974

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,450
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$2,515
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$836,087
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$234
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$836,321

Expenses
Program Services	$702,294
Administration	$42,907
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$745,201
Net Gain/Loss	$91,120

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,600
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$3,816
Insurance Expenses	$2,474
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,181,727
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$4,364
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,186,091

Expenses
Program Services	$1,044,702
Administration	$47,431
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$1,092,133
Net Gain/Loss	$93,958

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,800
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$2,462
Insurance Expenses	$2,553
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,144,531
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$23,575
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,168,106

Expenses
Program Services	$1,009,224
Administration	$48,328
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$1,057,552
Net Gain/Loss	$110,554

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$8,705
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$3,118
Insurance Expenses	$2,510
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Galcom International USA Inc

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Assets	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Contributions	$1,403,114
Cash & Equivalents	$195,797	$403,908	$208,111
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$960	$1,884	$924
Investment, Securities	$50,720	$50,720	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$997	$1,222	$225
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$248,474	$457,734	$209,260

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Accounts Payable	$0	$0	$0
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Galcom International USA Inc

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

This snapshot of Galcom International USA Inc’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$55,017	$30,386	-$6,630	$50,660	$132,012
As % of expenses	8.2%	4.5%	-0.9%	4.6%	12.5%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$53,999	$29,573	-$7,147	$50,498	$131,980
As % of expenses	8.0%	4.4%	-1.0%	4.6%	12.5%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$714,507	$706,117	$836,321	$1,186,091	$1,168,106
Total revenue, % change over prior year	1.0%	-1.2%	18.4%	41.8%	-1.5%
Program services revenue	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.4%	2.0%
Government grants	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other grants and contributions	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	99.6%	98.0%
Other revenue	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$671,405	$674,330	$744,684	$1,091,971	$1,057,520
Total expenses, % change over prior year	-8.5%	0.4%	10.4%	46.6%	-3.2%
Personnel	16.0%	17.1%	15.9%	11.6%	12.2%
Professional fees	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%	0.8%
Occupancy	2.7%	2.7%	2.3%	0.9%	1.2%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	5.9%	1.3%	7.2%	6.0%	3.9%
All other expenses	74.7%	78.1%	73.9%	80.9%	81.8%

Full cost components (estimated)	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$672,423	$675,143	$745,201	$1,092,133	$1,057,552
One month of savings	$55,950	$56,194	$62,057	$90,998	$88,127
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$728,373	$731,337	$807,258	$1,183,131	$1,145,679

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Months of cash	9.5	10.0	10.5	8.2	9.8
Months of cash and investments	9.5	10.0	10.5	8.2	9.8
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	8.3	8.8	7.8	5.9	7.6

Balance sheet composition	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Cash	$529,730	$560,991	$652,775	$749,379	$861,714
Investments	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Receivables	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$12,414	$12,414	$12,414	$9,540	$9,540
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	87.7%	94.3%	98.4%	99.7%	100.0%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	0.3%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	6.7%
Unrestricted net assets	$464,314	$493,887	$486,740	$537,238	$669,218
Temporarily restricted net assets	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$66,036	$67,437	$165,704	$209,164	$187,738
Total net assets	$530,350	$561,324	$652,444	$746,402	$856,956

Key data checks

Key data checks	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination is not available for this organization

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Executive Director

Tom Blackstone

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

Galcom International USA Inc

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Compensation data

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There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.

Galcom International USA Inc

Board of directors
as of 03/18/2024

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board chair

Gary Nelson

Allan McGuirl

Susan Nelson

Patty Walker

Bob Nelson

Lura Mineau

Chuck Pollak

Fritz Ruhe

Peter Maass

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/18/2024

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Male

Sexual orientation

Decline to state

Disability status

Decline to state

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

Transgender Identity

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Galcom International USA Inc

Make waves

Mission

Is this your nonprofit?

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

Our programs

Reaching oral learners

Where we work

Our results

Evaluation documents

Number of new grants received

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Direction of Success

Context Notes

Number of external speaking requests for members of the organization

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Direction of Success

Context Notes

Number of organizations accessing technical assistance offerings

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Direction of Success

Context Notes

Goals & Strategy

Charting impact

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2023 info

13.90

Months of cash in 2023 info

9.8

Fringe rate in 2023 info

8%

Funding sources info

Assets & liabilities info

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Galcom International USA Inc

Galcom International USA Inc

Galcom International USA Inc

Business model indicators

Capital structure indicators

Key data checks

Operations

Documents

Executive Director

Tom Blackstone

Number of employees

Galcom International USA Inc

Compensation data

Galcom International USA Inc

Board of directors data

Gary Nelson

Organizational demographics

Leadership

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Liquidity in 2023

Months of cash in 2023

Fringe rate in 2023

Funding sources

Assets & liabilities