Sat-7 North America

What Sat-7 North America does

SAT-7 North America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in Pennsylvania that serves as the US fundraising and awareness arm of SAT-7 International, a Christian media ministry headquartered in Cyprus. Founded in 1996, the parent ministry operates four free-to-air satellite television channels (SAT-7 ARABIC, SAT-7 PARS, SAT-7 TÜRK, and SAT-7 KIDS) broadcasting Bible-centered programming in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish across 25 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, where over 400 million people have satellite dishes and Christianity represents less than 4% of the population. The underlying platform combines satellite broadcasting infrastructure (via Yahsat and TürkmenÄlem/MonacoSat) with the SAT-7 PLUS on-demand streaming service launched in 2021, and multi-platform social media distribution including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, and WhatsApp.

The ministry's content is approximately 80% locally produced by Middle Eastern Christians, spanning teaching, worship, talk shows, children's programming, dramas, and educational content. Personal follow-up services connect with more than 300,000 viewers per year through WhatsApp groups, Zoom workshops, and viewer support hotlines. The US entity operates from offices in Boone, Iowa (mailing) and Easton, Maryland (physical), with no parent company, no public equity, and no venture funding — relying entirely on charitable donations from individuals, churches, foundations, and mission organizations through one-time gifts, monthly partnerships, planned giving, non-cash gifts, and gift catalog contributions. In 2025, at least 82% of donations went directly to program expenses, and the organization holds Charity Navigator Four-Star, ECFA, GuideStar Platinum, and BBB Wise Giving accreditations.

Name

Sat-7 North America

Legal name

SAT-7 North America

Website

https://sat7usa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SAT-7 North America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as the US fundraising arm for SAT-7 International, a Christian satellite television and digital streaming ministry broadcasting Bible-centered programming in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish across 25 countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Broadcasting and Christian Media Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Education, Kids & Family Faith Programming (MPABALAM), Religious/Faith-Based Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAF)

Keywords

• Christian media ministry
• Satellite broadcasting
• Religious content streaming
• Nonprofit donor fundraising
• Faith-based programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Easton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Donations from individual supporters, with options for one-time gifts, monthly partnership, and various giving campaigns
2. Church and Foundation Support: Funding from churches, foundations, and mission organizations that support the ministry's evangelism mission in MENA
3. Planned Giving: Legacy gifts including bequests, gifts of stock or real estate, and income-producing gifts that provide long-term support
4. Tax-Wise Non-Cash Gifts: Acceptance of non-cash assets as donations including stock and real estate for tax-advantaged giving

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

SAT-7 North America is the US fundraising, awareness, and donor-engagement arm of the international SAT-7 Christian media ministry. It produces and distributes Bible-centered Christian television programming via four free-to-air satellite channels (SAT-7 ARABIC, SAT-7 PARS, SAT-7 TÜRK, and SAT-7 KIDS) and the SAT-7 PLUS on-demand streaming platform, reaching viewers across 25 countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The ministry also delivers a personal follow-up viewer support service engaging more than 300,000 people annually through WhatsApp, Zoom, and online workshops, while raising donations from individuals, churches, foundations, and planned-giving donors in the United States.

Product overview

SAT-7 North America operates a multi-channel Christian television and digital media ministry with four satellite TV channels (SAT-7 ARABIC, SAT-7 PARS, SAT-7 TÜRK, and SAT-7 KIDS) and the SAT-7 PLUS streaming platform. The organization produces Bible-centered programming in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and regional languages, reaching 25 countries across the Middle East and North Africa where over 400 million people have satellite dishes. Programming includes talk shows, children's programs, dramas, worship content, educational series, and devotional programs, distributed via satellite TV, online streaming, video-on-demand, personal follow-up services, and social media engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAT-7 PLUS: Free-to-access on-demand Christian video streaming platform launched in 2021, available on mobile app, offering Arabic and Persian content including discipleship programs, Christian dramas, children's programming, and talk shows.
• SAT-7 ARABIC
• SAT-7 PARS
• SAT-7 TÜRK
• SAT-7 KIDS

Products and services

• SAT-7 ARABIC Arabic-language Christian satellite television channel broadcasting Bible-centered programs (talk shows, dramas, worship, current affairs, children's content) to viewers across the Middle East and North Africa, reaching millions of viewers across 25 countries.
• SAT-7 PARS Persian (Farsi) language satellite television channel serving viewers in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and other Persian-speaking regions with Christian programming including the long-running 'Insiders' live discussion program.
• SAT-7 TÜRK Turkish language satellite television channel broadcasting Christian programming to viewers in Türkiye, featuring programs such as 'Let's Talk About This' that address depression, suicide, emotional abuse, and dementia from a biblical perspective.
• SAT-7 KIDS First Arabic Christian satellite channel for children, providing biblically-based children's programming to teach kids about hope through faith in Jesus, featuring educational content, dramas, and family-friendly shows.
• SAT-7 PLUS Free on-demand Christian video streaming platform available worldwide via web and mobile app without subscription or personal data requirements, offering Arabic and Persian content including discipleship programs, Christian dramas, films, children's programming, and talk shows. Reaches nearly 1.3 million unique users.
• SAT-7 Satellite TV Distribution Free-to-air satellite television distribution platform carrying four SAT-7 channels to millions of viewers across 25 countries in the Middle East and North Africa via Yahsat and TürkmenÄlem/MonacoSat satellites.
• Viewer Support / Personal Follow-Up Personal follow-up service engaging over 300,000 viewers per year through WhatsApp groups, Zoom teaching sessions, online workshops, viewer support hotlines, and one-on-one correspondence, answering questions and providing prayer and resources to help viewers learn about Jesus and grow in their faith.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 years of continuous ministry broadcasting the Gospel in MENA
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between SAT-7 and Lutheran Hour Ministries on the 'Reconnecting the MENA to Hope' project, involving all three adult channels (SAT-7 ARABIC, SAT-7 TÜRK, and SAT-7 PARS). Each channel created new programs powered by LHM's Project Connect booklets, addressing topics designed to introduce people to the Gospel. SAT-7 ARABIC's program 'Heartbeat' explores theological questions; SAT-7 TÜRK's 'Let's Talk About This' addresses depression, suicide, and emotional abuse; SAT-7 PARS's 'GPS' helps viewers navigate personal and regional challenges.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• In Touch Ministries: In Touch is a US-based evangelical media ministry distributing daily devotional content via TV, radio, digital, and print. Comparable as a faith-based nonprofit combining broadcast media with personal discipleship engagement and donor-supported programming.
• Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM): LHM is a broader Lutheran media and outreach organization that partnered with SAT-7 on the 'Reconnecting the MENA to Hope' project. Comparable as a faith-based media ministry producing Bible-study content and operating international outreach programs.
• Back to the Bible: Back to the Bible is an international Bible-teaching ministry distributing content via radio, digital platforms, and discipleship programs. Comparable as a faith-based media organization with a long history of cross-border broadcasting and discipleship.
• Moody Radio / Moody Bible Institute: Moody operates Christian radio broadcasting, publishing, and educational programs with global distribution. Comparable as a larger, established evangelical media organization producing Bible-centered content for distribution across multiple platforms.

Direct peers

• Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN): EWTN is the largest Catholic religious media network globally, operating multiple TV channels, a streaming platform, and radio. It is directly comparable as a faith-based multi-channel broadcaster producing original religious programming for global audiences.
• HCJB Global (HCJB Voice of the Andes): HCJB operates international Christian broadcasting via radio and digital platforms, with a long history of cross-border religious media. Comparable as a long-tenured faith-based international broadcasting organization serving regions with limited Christian access.
• Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN): CBN operates Christian television broadcasting (including The 700 Club), streaming platforms, and global humanitarian relief. Comparable as a US-based evangelical media ministry combining broadcast, digital distribution, and donor-supported programming.
• Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC): FEBC broadcasts Christian radio and digital programming across Asia and into closed countries, with a model emphasizing local-language content and listener follow-up. Closely comparable to SAT-7's strategy of combining multi-language broadcasting with personal viewer engagement in restricted regions.
• Trans World Radio (TWR): TWR is an international Christian broadcaster using radio and digital platforms to reach unreached people groups, including in the MENA region. Directly comparable as a faith-based cross-border media ministry with a similar mission of reaching restricted-access regions.

Others

• Palau Association / Palau Foundation: The Palau Association is an evangelical mission organization led by a SAT-7 USA board member, focused on global evangelism. Comparable as a peer faith-based organization operating in the same donor ecosystem and sharing board-level overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SAT7USA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/sat7na
• Facebookfacebook.com/SAT7USA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sat-7-usa
• Instagraminstagram.com/sat_7_usa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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