Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Employer identification number
56-0750258
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
3,132,923
3,198,345
3,208,239
2,894,774
2,556,517
14,990,798
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
795,648
925,468
853,767
786,460
773,475
4,134,818
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
3,928,571
4,123,813
4,062,006
3,681,234
3,329,992
19,125,616
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
5,000
5,000
10,000
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
5,000
5,000
10,000
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
19,115,616
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
3,928,571
4,123,813
4,062,006
3,681,234
3,329,992
19,125,616
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
223,112
322,246
332,975
323,285
315,506
1,517,124
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
223,112
322,246
332,975
323,285
315,506
1,517,124
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
4,151,683
4,446,059
4,394,981
4,004,519
3,645,498
20,642,740
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
92.600 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
93.290 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
7.350 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
6.610 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Employer identification number
56-0750258
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
DR. BILLY GRAHAM AND WM. FRANKLIN GRAHAM, III HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING'S RETURN IS PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY MEMBERS OF THE STAFF INCLUDING THE GENERAL MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF RADIO, AS WELL AS THE BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION'S LEGAL DEPARTMENT, INTERNAL AUDIT, CFO, VP OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS, AND CEO. THE RETURN IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM OF DIXON HUGHES. FINALLY, THE RETURN IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT REVIEW COMMITTEE AND THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL "REASONABLE PERSONS", WHICH INCLUDES ANY BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER, DIVISIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, OR MEMBER OF MANAGEMENT STAFF WHO HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST. DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE SUBMITTED BY THESE INDIVIDUALS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, AS WELL AS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AS A SITUATION MAY ARISE. A SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS DISCLOSED BY BOARD MEMBERS, ETC. ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD AUDIT REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON PERSONS INVOLVED IN TRANSACTIONS WITH A POTENTIAL CONFLICT INCLUDE PROHIBITING HIM FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DELIBERATIONS AND APPROVAL OF THE TRANSACTION. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INTERNAL AUDIT AND LEGAL STAFF MONITOR THE ADDITION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND THE HIRING OF NEW EMPLOYEES WHOSE POSITION MAY ALLOW THEM TO HAVE A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST IN A TRANSACTION. DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE REQUESTED AND RECEIVED FROM THESE INDIVIDUALS. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS, IF ANY, ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD AUDIT REVIEW COMMITTEE. THE PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF TRANSACTIONS WITH POTENTIAL CONFLICTS VARIES BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE CONFLICT. IF A STAFF MEMBER IS NOT A DISQUALIFIED PERSON, ANY PROPOSED TRANSACTION TAHT MAY BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CEO OR HIS DESIGNEE. ALL MATERIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE TRANSACTION SHALL BE DESCRIBED IN WRITING AND PROVIDED TO THE CEO OR HIS DESIGNEE. ALL MATERIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE TRANSACTION SHALL BE DESCRIBED IN WRITING AND PROVIDED TO THE CEO PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO THE TRANSACTION. THE CEO WILL REVIEW THE TRANSACTION TO DETERMINE IF IT IS FAIR AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COMPANY. IF THE PERSON WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS A DISQUALIFIED PERSON, THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON WILL PROVIDE ALL MATERIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO THE CEO IN WRITING. THE CEO WILL FORWARD SUCH INFORMATION TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN FOR REVIEW AND DECISION BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE PRIOR TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTION. THE TRANSACTION SHALL OLY BE PERMITTED IF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT (1) THE CONFLICTING INTEREST IS FULLY DISCLOSED, (2) THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON WITH THE CONFLICT IS EXCLUDED FROM THE DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF SUCH TRANSACTION BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, AND (3) THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COMPANY BY USE OF A COMPARABLE VALUATION OR COMPETITIVE BID. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN WILL PRESENT THE MATERIAL FACTS OF THE TRANSACTION TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR RATIFICATION. IF THE CEO OR HIS FAMILY MEMBER IS THE ONE WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THEN INITIAL DISCLOSURE SHALL BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS. USING THE SAME CRITERIA AS LISTED ABOVE, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW AND DECIDE IF THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COMPANY. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN WILL PRESENT THE MATERIAL FACTS OF THE TRANSACTION TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR RATIFICATION. IF THE CONFLICT INVOLVES A GRANT, PAYMENT, OR BENEFIT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE COMPANY, THE MATERIAL TERMS OF SUCH TRANSACTIONS WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AT SUCH COMMITTEE'S PERIODIC MEETINGS AND ANNUALLY SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND RATIFICATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING IS A MINISTRY OF THE BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION (BGEA) AND THE EMPLOYEES OF BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING ARE ALSO EMPLOYEES OF BGEA. BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING SECURES AN INDEPENDENT PERSON TO REVIEW COMPENSATION OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE OFFICES OF ITS AFFILIATE, BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 101,695.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.