Name

LESEA INC

Legal name

Family Broadcasting Corporation

Website

https://leseaproductions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Broadcasting

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious/Faith-Based Cable Networks (MPABAFAK), Religious Radio Broadcasting (MPAIAEAF), Faith-Based Media, Publishing & Broadcasting (Radio, TV, Digital, Press) (BPAGAJAI)

Keywords

• Religious broadcasting
• Christian television
• Family entertainment networks
• Christian radio broadcasting
• Ministry outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

South Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Viewer Support: The organization relies on donations from viewers and supporters to fund operations, including Bible distribution campaigns and broadcasting activities. The donation page references helping share God's Word and supporting the ministry financially.
2. Television and Radio Broadcasting: Family Broadcasting Corporation operates television stations (WHME-TV 46, WHMB-TV 40, KWHE-TV 14) and radio stations (Pulse FM, Harvest FM) that broadcast Christian and family-friendly programming to viewers and listeners across multiple markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LeSEA Inc operates as Family Broadcasting Corporation, a religious media ministry that owns and operates local television stations (WHME-TV 46, WHMB-TV 40, KWHE-TV 14), national cable networks (FETV, FMC, World Harvest Television), and Christian radio stations (Pulse FM, Harvest FM). The company also runs faith-based outreach programs including Bible distribution (Spread The Word), Israel tours (LeSEA Tours), hunger relief (Feed The Hungry), and health supplements (TE USA), funded primarily through viewer and donor support.

Product overview

LESEA INC (Family Broadcasting Corporation) operates a diversified religious media portfolio comprising multiple television stations, cable networks, radio stations, and ministry outreach programs. The core television products include WHME-TV 46 (South Bend) and WHMB-TV 40 (Indianapolis) as local broadcast stations, KWHE-TV 14 (Hawaii), plus three national cable channels: Family Entertainment Television (FETV) delivering classic family programming to 50 million homes as a top-50 Nielsen-rated network, Family Movie Classics (FMC) launched in 2021 featuring classic Hollywood films, and World Harvest Television (WHT) on DirecTV. The radio division includes Pulse FM and Harvest FM in South Bend, IN. Supporting ministry initiatives encompass Spread The Word (Bible distribution with 700,000+ distributed), Feed The Hungry, LeSEA Tours, and health-related divisions MHC Life and TE USA supplements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FETV (Family Entertainment Television): Satellite and cable network featuring classic and inspirational programming the whole family can enjoy. A Nielsen-rated, top-50 network reaching 50 million homes.
• FMC (Family Movie Classics)
• World Harvest Television (WHT)
• Pulse FM
• Harvest FM
• Spread The Word
• LeSEA Tours
• MHC Life (Making Healthy Choices)
• Feed The Hungry
• TE USA

Products and services

• Family Entertainment Television (FETV) Satellite and cable network featuring classic and inspirational programming the whole family can enjoy. A Nielsen-rated, top-50 cable channel reaching 50 million homes with family-focused TV shows and movies.
• Family Movie Classics (FMC) Satellite and cable network featuring classic movies the whole family can enjoy. Launched in 2021 as a second national entertainment channel featuring quality films with biggest stars in Hollywood history; reached 25 million households after July 2023 DIRECTV expansion.
• World Harvest Television (WHT) Delivers Christian programs to viewers in millions of homes through DirecTV channel 367, as well as streaming online. Provides inspirational, educational, informational and Christian programs for the whole family.
• WHME-TV 46 (46 Univision South Bend) Over-the-air television station serving the South Bend, Indiana area with Univision programming. Committed to serving diverse audience with programming celebrating Hispanic culture, fostering unity, and providing family-friendly entertainment.
• WHMB-TV 40 (40 Univision Indianapolis) Television station serving the Indianapolis, Indiana area. The oldest consecutively running Christian television station in the United States, celebrating 50 years of broadcasting in November 2022, with over one million people in central Indiana able to enjoy its family programming.
• KWHE-TV 14 Television station serving all Hawaiian islands, broadcasting on Oceanic Cable Channel 11, Oahu on KWHE-TV 14, and The Big Island on KWHD-TV 14 since 1986.
• Pulse FM Broadcast radio featuring the best artists in Christian music with entertaining radio hosts. Transmitted on 92.1 WHPD, 96.9 WHPZ, and 103.1 WHME analog and HD signals in South Bend, IN.
• Harvest FM Broadcast radio offering a mix of interactive talk, Bible teaching programs and inspirational music 24 hours a day. Began broadcasting in 1968 in South Bend, IN.
• Spread The Word (Bible Distribution) Bible distribution campaign launched in 2000 with goal of giving a Bible to any individual who requests one. Has distributed more than 700,000 Bibles through generosity of partners.
• Feed The Hungry Hunger relief ministry addressing the daily bread needs of those in need, complementing FBC's spiritual outreach with physical aid.
• LeSEA Tours Israel travel service using 40 years of travel knowledge to create memorable experiences for Christian travelers to the Holy Land.
• TE USA Health Supplements Health supplements company dedicated to helping Americans live healthier with supplements made from finest ingredients and superior bioavailability. Uses only finest materials and domestic manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• FETV reached 50 million homes and achieved top-50 cable channel status
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Breezeline TVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 April 2025Family Entertainment Television launched networks on Breezeline TV cable platform, expanding distribution to Breezeline subscribers seeking family entertainment options.
• DIRECTV StreamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 July 2023FMC (Family Movie Classics) launched on DIRECTV and DIRECTV Stream platforms, expanding the network's reach to 25 million households.
• DirecTVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirecTV distributes World Harvest Television (WHT) on channel 367 and carries FETV and FMC on their satellite platform, providing national reach to millions of subscribers seeking family-friendly programming.
• Dish NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDish Network distributes FETV and FMC channels to their satellite television subscribers, expanding reach to cord-cutters and satellite TV viewers.
• AT&T U-versecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAT&T U-verse distributes FETV and FMC to their IPTV subscribers, providing another avenue for family-friendly content delivery.
• Xfinity/SpectrumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFETV distributed through Xfinity and Spectrum cable providers, reaching millions of cable subscribers nationwide.
• Frndly TV/Philo/EvocacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFETV and FMC available on streaming platforms including Frndly TV, Philo, and Evoca, targeting budget-conscious cord-cutters seeking family-friendly content.
• Christian Center ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian Center Church in South Bend, Indiana serves as the spiritual home base for FBC, with Lester Sumrall producing programs from the church and the stations recovering from the 1988 fire through church equipment.
• Feed the HungryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeed the Hungry is listed as an outreach partner alongside FBC properties, addressing physical hunger alongside spiritual needs through the ministry's charitable initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN): The largest Christian broadcasting network in the US, operating multiple cable channels and reaching over 100 million households. Most direct competitor to LeSEA's FETV/FMC/WHT portfolio in faith-based cable distribution.
• Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN): Catholic-focused religious broadcaster with cable channels and global distribution including radio. Comparable multi-platform faith broadcaster with donation-funded model and longstanding operational heritage.
• Bott Radio Network: Christian radio broadcasting network with stations across multiple US markets. Directly comparable to LeSEA's Pulse FM and Harvest FM in religious radio broadcasting and listener-supported funding model.
• INSP: Family-friendly cable network distributed to 80M+ households featuring classic Westerns, dramas, and inspirational content. Closest direct competitor to FETV and FMC in the family-friendly classic programming category.
• Daystar Television Network: Faith-based television network with national cable and satellite distribution across the US, offering Christian and family programming. Direct competitor in the niche cable religious broadcasting space.
• Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN): Family-operated Christian broadcaster (founded by Pat Robertson) operating The Superbook Channel and CBN Newswire, with cable carriage and digital streaming. Directly comparable faith-based mission, family ownership structure, and multi-platform model.

Broad incumbents

• Hallmark Channel: Larger established cable network focused on family-friendly content including movies and original series. Competes for the same family-oriented audience demographic and for cable distribution shelf space.
• Salem Communications / Salem Web Network: Multi-platform Christian and conservative media company operating radio stations, digital platforms, and publishing. Comparable faith-based multi-platform broadcast model with both radio and digital assets.
• Great American Media (GAC Family/GAC Living): Family-friendly cable network featuring movies and lifestyle programming, positioning in similar family/faith-adjacent space. Competes for distribution and audience overlap with FETV.

Emerging players

• Up TV (UP Television): Family-friendly entertainment cable network offering uplifting movies and series. Smaller-scale cable competitor in the family-friendly content niche that overlaps with FETV's audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/familybroadcasting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lesea-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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