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
WNIN TRI-STATE PUBLIC MEDIA INC
Employer identification number
35-1307165
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?
................
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.") ....
2,295,833
2,032,287
1,747,108
1,903,599
1,815,187
9,794,014
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..
2,295,833
2,032,287
1,747,108
1,903,599
1,815,187
9,794,014
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.
9,794,014
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..
2,295,833
2,032,287
1,747,108
1,903,599
1,815,187
9,794,014
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
23,336
24,868
34,172
16,891
18,269
117,536
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
1,978
12,122
6,402
6,253
5,082
31,837
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
591,321
562,685
375,071
125,614
320,968
1,975,659
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
11,919,046
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
214,230
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
82.170 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
83.250 %
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
..............................................
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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.") .
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......
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.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
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.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
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...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
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.).
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
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WNIN TRI-STATE PUBLIC MEDIA INC
Employer identification number
35-1307165
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
AUCTION, PLEDGE DRIVES, GENERAL MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANCE, RADIO READING SERVICE FOR THE BLIND, KID'S FEST EVENT, TV PRODUCTION, AND OTHER MEMBER EVENTS.
ALL OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CARRYING OUT ACTIVITIES RELATED TO REACHING PEOPLE LOCALLY WITH A MESSAGE ABOUT WNIN'S MOVE TO A PUBLIC SERVICE MODEL, INCLUDING SALARIES AND RELEVANT OUTREACH COSTS BY SERVING APPROXIMATELY 20,000 PEOPLE. NEW MEDIA COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CARRYING OUT ACTIVITES RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION AND BROADCASTING OF EDUCATIONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL PROGRAMS USING NEW MEDIA AND WEB-BASED TECHNOLOGIES, INCLUDING RELEVANT PRODUCTION AND BROADCAST COSTS BY SERVING APPROXIMATELY 26,780 PEOPLE.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
DR. LINDA BENNETT C DAVID MATTHEWS BUSINESS THOMAS KAZEE C DAVID MATTHEWS BUSINESS JOHN DUNN CHRIS MELTON BUSINESS ROBERT GOOCHER CHRIS MELTON BUSINESS BRUCE BAKER CHRIS MELTON BUSINESS KATHY BRISCOE DICK KUHN BUSINESS LUCY HIMSTEDT ERIKA TAYLOR BUSINESS JOHN ENGELBRECHT HARRY SMITH BUSINESS BRUCE BAKER JOHN DUNN BUSINESS JOHN DUNN JOHN ENGELBRECHT BUSINESS JENNIFER BARCHET LUCY HIMSTEDT BUSINESS JENNIFER BARCHET MARJORIE SOYUGENC BUSINESS ROBERT GOOCHER MARJORIE SOYUGENC BUSINESS JOHN LAMB PHIL LIEBERMAN BUSINESS JOHN DUNN ROBERT GOOCHER BUSINESS DR. LINDA BENNETT ROBERT GOOCHER BUSINESS BRUCE BAKER ROBERT GOOCHER BUSINESS DR. RAY NICHOLSON, JR ROBERT STAYMAN BUSINESS DIRCK STAHL ROBERT STAYMAN BUSINESS DR. LINDA BENNETT THOMAS KAZEE BUSINESS JENNIFER BARCHET TRICIA HOLLANDER HENNING BUSINESS LUCY HIMSTEDT TRICIA HOLLANDER HENNING BUSINESS ROBERT GOOCHER TRICIA HOLLANDER HENNING BUSINESS DR. LINDA BENNETT TRICIA HOLLANDER HENNING BUSINESS KEVIN VICKREY TRUDY STOCK BUSINESS DR. LINDA BENNETT TRUDY STOCK BUSINESS THOMAS KAZEE TRUDY STOCK BUSINESS C DAVID MATTHEWS TRUDY STOCK BUSINESS C DAVID MATTHEWS BRUCE BAKER BUSINESS C DAVID MATTHEWS ROBERT GOOCHER BUSINESS C DAVID MATTHEWS JOHN LAMB BUSINESS C DAVID MATTHEWS CHRIS MELTON BUSINESS
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4
REVISED THE ORGANIZATION'S RETIREMENT PLAN DOCUMENT EFFECTIVE 10/1/10
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES THE COMPLETED FORM 990 TO REVIEW AND SIGN BEFORE FILING. ONCE MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE FORM AND IS SATISFIED THAT IT IS FREE FROM ERRORS, THEY FORWARD AN ELECTRONIC COPY TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOR ITS REVIEW. AFTER THE BOARD HAS REVIEWED THE FORM, AND ANY QUESTIONS THEY HAVE ARE ANSWERED, MANAGEMENT SIGNS THE FORM AND FILES IT WITH THE IRS BY THE DUE DATE.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
WNIN REQUIRES ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT STAFF TO ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT AFFIRMING THAT THEY HAVE READ THE POLICY, AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY CURRENT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THIS IS DONE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ORGANIZATION EVERY JANUARY. PERIODIC REVIEWS OF THE POLICY WILL ALSO BE HELD TO ENSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. AFTER THE ANNUAL STATEMENTS ARE SIGNED, THEY ARE REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE BOARD CHAIRMAN. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USES COMPARABLE DATA FROM LOCAL SOURCES IN INDUSTRY, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT SECTOR. THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION IS BASED ON THE COMPARABLE DATA, THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE, AND THE ORGANIZATION'S OVERALL PERFORMANCE. THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION DID NOT CHANGE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
WNIN DOES NOT POST ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON ITS WEBSITE. IF A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC REQUESTED ANY OF THESE, WNIN WOULD PROVIDE A COPY IN A TIMELY MANNER. WNIN DOES POST ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FORM 990, AND ANNUAL PUBLIC FILE EEO REPORT (REQUIRED BY THE FCC) ON ITS WEBSITE. COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. WNIN ALSO MAINTAINS A PUBLIC FILE OF DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY THE FCC, AND COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS IN THIS FILE ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.