Relevant Radio On the Dial Newsletter: Annual Report 2014

Offering Peace and joy “finding 950 AM on my radio is a discovery for everyday... I feel safe and secure, like a lamb in a well-tended flock, when theological clarification and advice is offered by participating priests...Now, I am finally grasping wonderful fruits of real peace and joy. Relevant Radio enabled me to taste the Kingdom and enjoy the closeness of the Lord.”

- Pam, 950 AM, Chicago

cultivating fruits of wisdom “Relevant Radio opened the door of Catholic Community to me...you have pulled me back into praying the Rosary, going to regular confession, and fasting.

My family has benefited the most from Relevant Radio, because of the fruits it has wrought in my life. Wisdom instructs her children, and you play a major part in disseminating that wisdom... You DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.” - Angela, 970 AM, Austin

Guiding the lost sheep “As I began to listen, I felt drawn back to my faith. I was uplifted and started listening every day... I feel that I am now once again on the right path. I am ready to begin mending my family. To show my son that God is real and He is Great! So thank you for being there. Guiding those of us who are lost and just looking for directions home.”

- Tanya, Online Listener

a breath of fresh airwaves “I want to simply say that we have finally received a breath of fresh airwaves from your station WNSW 1430 AM.... The news, the discussion about current events, all from a faith perspective, is really welcome in this age of the “dictatorship of relativism”. [We] are very pleased that Catholic radio has finally come to this metropolis.”

- Rev. James, 1430 AM, New York Metropolitan area

“Radio offers perhaps the closest equivalent today to what Jesus was able to do with large groups through His preaching.

Radio is an intimate medium... [and] may well be the most effective means of reaching large numbers of people.”

– St. John Paul II, Canonized on April 27, 2014

relevant Radio 2014 Highlight Reel FOCUS 2014 For the fourth consecutive year, Relevant Radio participated in the FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) convention in Dallas.

January

new milwaukee station - 1640 AM Relevant Radio announces the purchase of a new AM radio station that will provide a larger signal in our Milwaukee market with an extended reach of 2.6 million souls in southeastern Wisconsin.

Christ Brings hope green bay Over 325 people attended the Inaugural Christ Brings Hope Award Dinner in Green Bay, Wisconsin, honoring the Most Reverend David L. Ricken, Bishop of Green Bay.

February

march

april

Canonization of Blessed John Paul II and Social Media Explosion!

Explosive growth on Relevant Radio Facebook pages, reaching over 15MM souls weekly. One social media expert exclaimed: “Your level of engagement in social media is the envy of corporate America!”

Blessed John XXIII In celebration of the Canonization of John Paul II, patron of Relevant Radio, we provided daily updates on air about the historic event, including a live broadcast of the Canonization Mass from St. Peter’s Square.

may

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Visit from the STATUE OF OUR

Brings hope Twin CITIES Relevant Radio presents the 3rd Annual Twin Cities Christ Brings Hope Award to Super Bowl Champion and Pro Life Advocate, Matt Birk.

LADY OF FATIMA Relevant Radio gets a visit from a very special statue of Our Lady of Fatima during its one-time national tour.

june

july

1430 AM - New Jersey, new york, New Station!

On June 19th, the FCC approved our purchase of a new radio station located in Newark, NJ! This station, covering the entire New York City and New Jersey area, went on the air in August and is reaching 16 million souls with the hope of Christ.

Ice water challenge For our August pledge drive, hosts Drew Mariani, of The Drew Mariani ShowTM, and Wendy Wiese, of On CallTM, agreed to take on an ice water challenge if we surpassed the $1 million mark. True to their word, they got soaked!

august

September

10th anniversary of the reservation of the most blessed sacrament Relevant Radio celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Reservation of the Most Blessed Sacrament at the Chapel of the Nativity, in Green Bay, WI.

“This area, NY/NJ is in SUCH need of the Gospel! May He be glorified through your efforts and continue to bless this ministry.”- Michael, 1430 AM Listener

Relevant Radio WElcomes new show host john harper!

Relevant Radio welcomes John Harper to the Morning Air® team.

THE MONTH OF MARY May is the month dedicated to Mary. Relevant Radio remembers our listeners/donors during the 21 mile “Walk to Mary” Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help, and at our 5th Annual “Marian Day of Reflection” at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, WI.

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Christ Brings hope PROVIDENCE It was “standing room only” at the Christ Brings Hope Award Dinner honoring Kevin and Nancy McDevitt in Providence, RI. Later in the evening, the first ever Caritas Dei Award was presented to Sr. Bridget Haase, OSU.

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STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AUDITED (IN THOUSANDS) Assets Assets Assets Assets Assets Assets Cash Cash & Cash Cash && Cash Cash Equivalents Equivalents Cash Cash & Cash Cash & Cash &Equivalents Equivalents Cash Equivalents Equivalents Account Account Account Receivable Receivable Receivable Account Account Account Receivable Receivable Receivable Prepaids Prepaids Prepaids Prepaids Prepaids Prepaids Licenses, Licenses, Licenses, property property property and and equipment and equipment equipment -- Net Net - -Net Licenses, Licenses, Licenses, property property property andand equipment and equipment equipment Net -- Net Net Total Total Total Assets Assets Assets Total Total Assets Total Assets Assets

BEATIFICATION OF Blessed Sister MIRIAM Teresa On October 4th, the Beatification Mass of Blessed Sister Miriam Teresa airs on Morning Air®. It is the first Beatification Mass to take place on American soil.

ctober

november

INSTALLATION Mass Relevant Radio and WGN Television partnered to broadcast the Installation Mass for Archbishop Cupich in Chicago on November 18. Relevant Radio was #2 in the ratings!!

december

BEATIFICATION OF Bishop Alvaro Del Portillo Fr. Rocky travels to Spain for the beatification of Bishop Alvaro Del Portillo, successor to the founder of Opus Dei, St. Josemaria Escriva.

Christ Brings hope chicago On October 9, Relevant Radio Chicago presented the 4th annual Relevant Radio Christ Brings Hope Award to Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland, CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Liabilities Liabilities Liabilities and and Net and Net Assets Net Assets Assets Liabilities Liabilities Liabilities andand Net and Net Assets Net Assets Assets Accounts Accounts Accounts Payable Payable Payable Accounts Accounts Accounts Payable Payable Payable Notes Notes Notes Payable Payable Payable Notes Notes Payable Notes Payable Payable

2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2,142 2,142 2,142 2,142 2,142 2,142 862 862 862 862862 862 1,041 1,041 1,041 1,041 1,041 1,041 32,868 32,868 32,868 32,868 32,868 32,868

2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074 573 573 573 573573 573 1,032 1,032 1,032 1,032 1,032 1,032 43,521 43,521 43,521 43,521 43,521 43,521

36,913 36,913 36,913 47,200 47,200 36,913 36,913 36,913 47,200 47,200 47,200 47,200

396 396 396 624624 624 624 396396 396 624 624 22,896 22,896 22,896 28,795 28,795 22,896 22,896 22,896 28,795 28,795 28,795 28,795 23,292 23,292 23,292 29,419 29,419 23,292 23,292 23,292 29,419 29,419 29,419 29,419

Total Total Total Liabilities Liabilities Liabilities Total Total Liabilities Total Liabilities Liabilities

Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted net net assets net assets assets Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted net net assets net assets assets Temporarily Temporarily Temporarily restricted restricted restricted net net assets net assets assets Temporarily Temporarily Temporarily restricted restricted restricted net net assets net assets assets

13,117 13,117 13,117 13,117 13,117 13,117 504 504 504 504504 504

17,568 17,568 17,568 17,568 17,568 17,568 213 213 213 213213 213

Total Total Total Net Net Assets Net Assets Assets Total Total Net Total Net Assets Net Assets Assets

13,621 13,621 13,621 17,781 17,781 13,621 13,621 13,621 17,781 17,781 17,781 17,781

Total Total Total Liabilities Liabilities Liabilities and and Net and Net Assets Net Assets Assets Total Total Liabilities Total Liabilities Liabilities andand Net and Net Assets Net Assets Assets

36,913 36,913 36,913 47,200 47,200 36,913 36,913 36,913 47,200 47,200 47,200 47,200

Statement Statement Statement of Activities ofof Activities Activities andand Changes and Changes Changes in Net inin Net Assets Net Assets Assets

Statement Statement Statement of Activities of Activities of Activities andand Changes and Changes Changes in Net in Net in Assets Net Assets Assets STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN(in NET ASSETS AUDITED (IN THOUSANDS) Audited Audited Audited (in thousands) (in thousands) thousands) Audited Audited Audited (in (in thousands) (in thousands) thousands)

Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Contributions Contributions Contributions Contributions Contributions Contributions Program Program Program Service Service Service Revenue Revenue Revenue Program Program Program Service Service Service Revenue Revenue Revenue Investment Investment Investment and and Other and Other Other Income Income Income Investment Investment Investment andand Other and Other Income Other Income Income Total Total Total Revenue Revenue Revenue Total Total Revenue Total Revenue Revenue

Expenses Expenses Expenses Expenses Expenses Expenses Programming/Broadcast Programming/Broadcast Programming/Broadcast services services services Programming/Broadcast Programming/Broadcast Programming/Broadcast services services services Management Management Management & administration & & administration administration Management Management Management & administration & administration & administration Fund Fund Fund Raising Raising Raising Fund Fund Raising Fund Raising Raising Total Total Total Expenses Expenses Expenses Total Total Expenses Total Expenses Expenses

Net Net income Net income income NetNet income Net income income Net Net Assets Net Assets Assets at atat beginning of ofof year NetNet Assets Net Assets Assets at beginning beginning at beginning atbeginning beginning of year year of year ofyear year Net Net Assets Net Assets Assets at end at at end of end year of of year year NetNet Assets Net Assets Assets at end at end at of end year of year of year

10,141 10,141 10,141 10,141 10,141 10,141 1,225 1,225 1,225 1,225 1,225 1,225 142 142 142 142142 142

11,270 11,270 11,270 11,270 11,270 11,270 1,355 1,355 1,355 1,355 1,355 1,355 168 168 168 168168 168

6,279 6,279 6,279 6,279 6,279 6,279 741 741 741 741741 741 758 758 758 758758 758

7,157 7,157 7,157 7,157 7,157 7,157 699 699 699 699699 699 777 777 777 777777 777

11,508 11,508 11,508 12,793 12,793 12,793 11,508 11,508 11,508 12,793 12,793 12,793

7,778 7,778 7,778 7,778 7,778 7,778

8,633 8,633 8,633 8,633 8,633 8,633

3,730 3,730 3,730 3,730 3,730 3,730

4,160 4,160 4,160 4,160 4,160 4,160

9,891 9,891 9,891 13,621 13,621 9,891 9,891 9,891 13,621 13,621 13,621 13,621 13,621 13,621 13,621 17,781 17,781 17,781 13,621 13,621 13,621 17,781 17,781 17,781

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FAMILY CHRISTMAS ROSARY NOVENA Relevant Radio presents the Family Christmas Rosary Novena, a special nine-day LIVE broadcast from our Chicago studios. Father Rocky prayed the Rosary with different families LIVE on the air each night and listeners had the opportunity to call in and have their prayer intentions prayed for across the entire Relevant Radio network.

Relevant Radio Board of Directors ®

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Thomas R. Vorpahl, Green Bay, WI (Chairman of the Board); Rev. Francis J. Hoffman, Chicago, IL (Executive Director and Treasurer); John Cavil, Green Bay, WI (Secretary); Most Rev. David L. Ricken, Green Bay, WI (Bishop of Green Bay); Errico Auricchio, Green Bay, WI; Steven Burke, Chanhassen, MN; Joseph Cavanagh, Jr., Warwick, RI; John Feltl, Minneapolis, MN; William Raaths, Menasha, WI; Robert Riordan, Green Bay, WI; Linda Ruf, Chicago, IL; Patricia Von Dohlen, Austin, TX; Timothy Wiggins, Aurora, IL.

Message from the executive Director Thanks be to God, Our Lady and St. Joseph, 2014 was truly a remarkable year! The Lord continues to shower Relevant Radio with abundant blessings! We welcomed several new stations into our Relevant Radio network, celebrated the canonization of Relevant Radio patron Saint John Paul II, and experienced growth in not only our listening audience, but also our digital and social media presence.

During the summer of 2014, the FCC approved our purchase of our New York/New Jersey station, in the largest media market in the country. That new station, 1430 AM WNSW, now allows us to reach 16 million souls in New York and New Jersey. I can’t wait to see what wonderful things our New York and

New Jersey market has in store for us!

With our continued expansion on the East Coast, we received more prayer requests than ever before. In 2014, we prayed for over 479,000 personal prayer requests before the Blessed Sacrament, at Mass, and with the help of the Discalced Carmelite Nuns in Denmark, WI. We’ve been busy praying for you, and that may be the most important thing we do!

We pray for you and the Saints pray for us, especially Saint John Paul II. One of our favorite events of the year was the canonization of Saint John Paul II, patron of Relevant Radio. I was blessed to be in Rome for the historic event, and Relevant Radio provided a LIVE broadcast of the Canonization Mass. Saint John Paul II was a huge proponent of the Divine Mercy devotion, and our Divine Mercy Chaplet each day at 4pm ET/3pm CT remains the

“most listened to hour in Catholic radio”.

Praise God for allowing us to share Divine Mercy each day with so many thousands of souls across the world!

In 2015, as we celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life, and as we fervently pray for the Holy Father’s upcoming visit to the United States and for the Synod on the Family, we look forward to the 15th Anniversary of Relevant Radio!

Thank you for your support in this year and the next! May God bless you.

With prayers and best wishes,

Rev. Francis J. Hoffman, JCD, “Fr. Rocky” Executive Director