KWave

What KWave does

KWAVE (legal name KWVE) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian radio station broadcasting on FM 107.9 and AM 1110 from its primary base in San Clemente, California, with a business office at 3000 W. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 500 in Santa Ana. Founded in 1985, the station serves the Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area and northern San Diego County with 24/7 Bible teaching and faith-based programming, featuring nationally recognized pastors including JD Greear (Summit Life), Alistair Begg (Truth for Life), Raul Ries (Somebody Loves You), Bill Buffington (The Transforming Word), and Cheryl Brodersen (Gracious Words). The station supplements syndicated content with locally produced segments such as Pastors' Perspective and the live weekday Come Together Live broadcast, which feature local pastors and church partnerships.

The underlying technology stack combines traditional over-the-air radio broadcasting infrastructure with a multi-platform digital distribution layer, including web-based live streaming via kwave.com, native iOS and Android mobile applications, on-demand podcast distribution, and active social media channels on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and TikTok. The station does not disclose any AI/ML capabilities, proprietary data assets, or developer-facing APIs.

KWAVE's business model is donation-driven and consistent with its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status: the organization is funded primarily through tax-deductible listener contributions processed via a Pushpay integration, with no disclosed commercial advertising or subscription pricing. Its go-to-market motion is community-led, centered on local church partnerships, pastoral programming, community events (including CCCM VBS and PreBorn outreach initiatives), and digital audience engagement rather than traditional advertising sales.

Name

KWave

Legal name

KWVE

Website

https://kwve.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KWAVE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian radio station broadcasting Bible teaching on FM 107.9 and AM 1110 to the Greater Los Angeles area and northern San Diego County, funded by listener donations and distributed via mobile app, web streaming, and podcasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Religious/Faith-Based Stations (MPABACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN)

Keywords

• Christian radio broadcasting
• Bible teaching programs
• Religious audio streaming
• Faith-based media
• Nonprofit radio station

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Ana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, KWAVE relies primarily on listener donations and contributions. The station promotes donate functionality through pushpay.com and emphasizes that all donations are tax deductible.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KWAVE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian radio station that broadcasts 24/7 Bible teaching and faith-based programming on FM 107.9 and AM 1110 to the Greater Los Angeles area and northern San Diego County. Its core service is producing and distributing faith-based audio content, delivered via over-the-air radio, a website-based live stream, a free mobile app (iOS/Android), and on-demand podcasts such as 'He Speaks with Kate' and 'Kingdom & Culture'. The station is sustained by tax-deductible listener donations processed through Pushpay.

Product overview

KWAVE is a single-format Christian radio station operating as both a traditional broadcast (107.9FM & 1110AM) and a digital media platform. The core offering consists of 24/7 Bible teaching and faith-based programming delivered via over-the-air radio, a live web streaming service, and a mobile app (iOS/Android). Supporting digital extensions include on-demand podcasts ('He Speaks with Kate', 'Kingdom & Culture') and a library of scheduled programs. Listeners can engage through donations (via Pushpay integration), event participation, and social media communities on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. KWAVE positions itself as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry focused on educating, encouraging, and exhorting its audience through Biblical content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KWAVE Radio Broadcast (107.9FM & 1110AM) Over-the-air Christian radio station based in San Clemente, California, broadcasting 24/7 Bible teaching and faith-based programming on 107.9FM and 1110AM for listeners in the Greater Los Angeles area and northern San Diego County.
• KWAVE Mobile App Free mobile application available on iOS and Android that allows listeners to access KWAVE Christian programming anywhere and anytime on their mobile devices.
• KWAVE Live Streaming 24/7 online audio streaming service accessible via the KWAVE website, allowing listeners to tune in live from anywhere through a web-based player.
• KWAVE Podcasts On-demand podcast offerings including 'He Speaks with Kate' and 'Kingdom & Culture' that extend KWAVE's faith-based programming beyond live broadcasts.
• KWAVE Programs (Scripted Bible Teaching Content) Scheduled Bible teaching and faith-based programs on KWAVE including Summit Life with JD Greear, Truth for Life with Alistair Begg, Somebody Loves You with Raul Ries, The Transforming Word with Bill Buffington, Gracious Words with Cheryl Brodersen, and the local Pastors' Perspective / Come Together Live segment.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• EWTN Radio: EWTN operates a Catholic-focused radio network alongside its TV operations, broadcasting religious teaching globally. It is a comparable listener-supported religious broadcaster, differentiated primarily by denomination.
• Bott Radio Network: Bott Radio Network is a listener-supported Christian radio network with multiple stations across the U.S., featuring Bible teaching and praise programming. It shares KWave's donation-funded 501(c)(3) model and Bible-teaching format.
• WAY-FM Media Group: WAY-FM is a non-profit Christian radio network broadcasting contemporary Christian music and Bible teaching across multiple U.S. markets. It overlaps KWave on format, funding model, and target audience.
• CSN International (Calvary Chapel): CSN International is a listener-supported network affiliated with Calvary Chapel ministries, offering Bible teaching and worship programming. It mirrors KWave's evangelical, pastoral-led programming style and donation-based funding.
• K-LOVE: K-LOVE is the largest U.S. Christian music and teaching radio network, broadcasting contemporary Christian content nationwide. It directly competes with KWave for the same faith-based listener and donor audience and shares a multi-platform distribution model (over-the-air, app, streaming, podcasts).
• Air1 Media: Air1 is a national Christian worship and teaching radio network operated by the Educational Media Foundation alongside K-LOVE. It offers nearly identical faith-based content, multi-channel distribution, and listener-supported funding — making it a direct head-to-head competitor to KWave.
• VCY America: VCY America operates a network of listener-supported Christian radio stations plus online streaming, carrying Bible teaching and hymns. It is comparable to KWave as a non-commercial, Bible-teaching broadcaster with a donation revenue model.

Emerging players

• 3ABN (Three Angels Broadcasting Network): 3ABN is a faith-based broadcaster operating radio, TV, and digital channels with Christian teaching content. It overlaps KWave on donation-funded faith-based programming and on-demand distribution, but is rooted in a different (SDA) theological tradition.

Broad incumbents

• Salem Communications / Salem Radio Network: Salem is a publicly traded multi-format radio broadcaster with a large Christian and conservative talk portfolio. It is a broader incumbent in the religious/conservative audio space, providing scale and syndicated content that KWave's local model cannot match.
• Emmis Communications (Educational Media Foundation partner stations): Emmis is a diversified U.S. radio operator whose stations sometimes carry EMF/K-LOVE content, representing the broader commercial radio industry that competes for both audiences and FCC spectrum. Useful as a benchmark for traditional radio economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kwve
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvsdeSI_Nh0MSHiYwJ9ADsg
• Facebookfacebook.com/KWVE107.9
• Instagraminstagram.com/kwve
• TikToktiktok.com/@kwavefm

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about KWave