Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 04-01-2011 and ending 03-31-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
977 Centerville Turnpike
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Virginia Beach, VA23463
D Employer identification number

54-0678752
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 311,612,077
F Name and address of principal officer:
Gordon Robertson
977 Centerville Turnpike
Virginia Beach,VA23463
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.cbn.com
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1960
M State of legal domicile: VA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The Christian Broadcasting Network's mission is preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ into all the world.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 9
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 5
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 1,576
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 4,393,969
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b -199,355
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 177,577,737 177,773,182
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 498,587 400,880
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,107,885 521,523
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 106,120,036 107,385,273
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 285,304,245 286,080,858
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 26,741,497 27,565,117
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 67,645,034 70,181,441
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet24,420,283    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 184,149,821 186,215,049
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 278,536,352 283,961,607
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 6,767,893 2,119,251
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 195,203,633 190,937,096
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 31,950,981 34,035,223
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 163,252,652 156,901,873
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK'S MISSION IS PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST INTO ALL THE WORLD.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 113,034,441 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
DOMESTIC PRODUCTION AND AIRING OF CHRISTIAN RADIO, TELEVISION PROGRAMMING AND INTERNET: THE 700 CLUB, A LIVE TELEVISION PROGRAM THAT AIRS WEEKDAYS BEFORE A STUDIO AUDIENCE FROM CBN BROADCAST FACILITIES, IS THE PRIMARY PROGRAM USED BY CBN TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. CBN IS ALSO AN INNOVATOR IN ITS USE OF CBN.COM TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS VIA THE INTERNET. CBN COMBINES BOTH FORMS OF MEDIA, TELEVISION AND INTERNET, IN THE CUTTING EDGE PROGRAM 700 CLUB INTERACTIVE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 99,603,054 including grants of $ 12,657,395 ) (Revenue $   )
INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH: IN 2011, CBN PROGRAMS WERE PRODUCED IN 65 LANGUAGES AND PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PRODUCED IN MORE THAN 100 FOREIGN LANGUAGES SINCE INCEPTION. CBN BROADCAST PROGRAMS IN 136 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES. ACCORDING TO AN INDEPENDENT SURVEY, A PROJECTED 226,000,000 INDIVIDUALS VIEWED AT LEAST ONE EPISODE OF A CBN INTERNATIONAL TV PROGRAM. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 15,155,681 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
OPERATION OF A PRAYER CENTER: THE PRAYER CENTER IS A DEPARTMENT OF CBN THAT PROVIDES PRAYER, SCRIPTURAL GUIDANCE AND LITERATURE TO PEOPLE THROUGH CBN'S TELEPHONE PRAYER LINES. IN 2011, THE PRAYER CENTER HAD OVER 3.2 MILLION LIVE CONTACTS OF WHICH 33,000 PRAYED TO ACCEPT CHRIST AS THEIR SAVIOR. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 13,655,096 including grants of $ 13,655,096 ) (Revenue $   )
SUPPORT OF OPERATION BLESSING INTERNATIONAL
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,252,626 including grants of $ 1,252,626 ) (Revenue $   )
SUPPORT OF OTHER CHARITIES AND MINISTRIES
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,811,059 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $   )
PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF CHRISTIAN MATERIALS
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 16,718,781 including grants of $ 14,907,722 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 244,511,957
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? ........
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 4
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................ Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II......................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
Yes
 
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
197
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
1,576
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
9
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
5
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
CBN INC
977 CENTERVILLE TRNPK
Virginia Beach,VA23463
(757) 226-7000
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) AE ROBERTSON
DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(2) MG ROBERTSON
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
 25.0 X   X       16,574 0 124,875
(3) GORDON ROBERTSON
DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR/CEO
 50.0 X   X       404,394 0 25,250
(4) MICHAEL D LITTLE
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/COO
 50.0 X   X       332,672 0 20,789
(5) CHARLES F FAY
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(6) WILLIAM L MCCONKEY
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           9,000 0 0
(7) DAVID A PENTECOST
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(8) THOMAS M SALTSGIVER
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(9) BENNY YOUNT
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(10) RANDY J MORELL
VP/ASST SECRETARY
 50.0     X       211,007 0 23,250
(11) BARBARA A JOHNSON
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
 40.0     X       52,050 0 2,244
(12) MARY M ALLSBROOK
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
 55.0     X       80,737 0 13,473
(13) G MICHAEL CARTER
VICE PRESIDENT/CFO
 50.0     X       223,177 0 15,326
(14) JAY L COMISKEY
VICE PRESIDENT
 45.0     X       118,841 0 15,868
(15) MARVIN B EDWARDS
VICE PRESIDENT
 55.0     X       162,567 0 22,050
(16) STEPHEN J PALSER
VICE PRESIDENT
 50.0     X       94,518 0 40,397
(17) BARBARA W RITTER
VICE PRESIDENT
 45.0     X       139,429 0 6,627
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) MICHAEL STONECYPHER
VICE PRESIDENT
 50.0     X       136,485 0 21,050
(19) JOHN S TURVER
VICE PRESIDENT
 50.0     X       249,827 0 17,489
(20) EDIE L WASSERBERG
VICE PRESIDENT
 50.0     X       136,451 0 10,270
(21) DAVID K GRIFFITH
Vice President
 50.0     X       233,330 0 24,942
(22) TERRY MEEUWSEN
CO-HOST
 50.0         X   223,672 0 24,450
(23) LEE WEBB
SR. REPORTER/ANCHOR
 45.0         X   204,758 0 23,650
(24) DAVID BRODY
SR. CORRESPONDENT
 50.0         X   174,273 0 22,661
(25) JOSEPH FITZPATRICK
ASSOC. GENERAL COUNSEL
 45.0         X   171,732 0 22,450
(26) RUSSELL BREAULT
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
 45.0         X   153,406 0 19,137








1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 3,528,900 0 496,248
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet35
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
Nielsen Media Research
PO Box 532453
Charlotte,NC28290 		Media Research 885,387
KPMG LLP
440 MONTICELLO AVE
NORFOLK,VA23510 		ACCOUNTING SERVICES 184,700
Brentwood Studios LLC
1650 Preston Pl
BRENTWOOD,TN37027 		Production 159,674
Baker Roofing of Norfolk
PO Box 1896
Norfolk,VA23501 		Roofing 157,791
PLANIT TECHNOLGY GROUP
100 LANDMARK SQUARE
VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23452 		TECHNOLOGY STAFFING 164,460
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet8
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 41,593
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		177,731,589
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 1,822,268
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 177,773,182
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a INC. TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATES 515,100 400,880 400,880    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 400,880
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 936,601     936,601
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 526,553     526,553
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 1,397,729  
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 1,397,729  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 1,397,729     1,397,729
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 24,765,049 296,307
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 25,382,517 93,917
c Gain or (loss) -617,468 202,390
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -415,078     -415,078
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 445,834
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 54,785
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 391,049 391,049    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a BARTER/OTHER AIR TIME 515,100 100,319,694 100,319,694    
b ADVERTISING 541,800 4,100,229   4,100,229  
c OTHER REVENUE 541,800 293,740   293,740  
d All other revenue .... 356,279     356,279
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 105,069,942
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 286,080,858 101,111,623 4,393,969 2,802,084
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 14,858,263 14,858,263
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 49,459 49,459
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 12,657,395 12,657,395
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,938,399 1,423,306 1,306,387 208,706
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 54,597,274 43,298,460 4,595,418 6,703,396
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,368,959 1,015,880 158,798 194,281
9 Other employee benefits ....... 6,892,489 4,841,348 1,198,173 852,968
10 Payroll taxes ........... 4,384,320 3,477,862 403,200 503,258
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 351,953 224,353 127,398 202
c Accounting ........... 277,437 82,837 194,600  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other .......... 5,755,216 4,692,320 797,077 265,819
12 Advertising and promotion .... 561,269 484,504 57,450 19,315
13 Office expenses ....... 3,300,879 2,290,042 298,012 712,825
14 Information technology ...... 2,214,277 1,411,422 440,681 362,174
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 4,590,646 3,438,929 949,266 202,451
17 Travel ............ 4,357,805 3,559,648 217,455 580,702
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 300,232 216,243 35,483 48,506
20 Interest ........... 1,034,783 400,292 633,751 740
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 8,323,889 5,023,267 2,270,834 1,029,788
23 Insurance .............. 1,534,474 910,364 444,469 179,641
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a AFFILIATE AIRTIME 132,132,231 127,048,163 175 5,083,893
b PRODUCTION/CAST & TALENT 6,818,336 6,666,498 98,092 53,746
c SMALL EQUIP & PARTS 1,639,253 1,138,098 291,434 209,721
d POSTAGE/PRINTING/SUPPLIES 6,839,820 1,523,580 41,055 5,275,185
e
f All other expenses 6,182,549 3,779,424 470,159 1,932,966
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 283,961,607 244,511,957 15,029,367 24,420,283
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 104,705,402 73,584,377 6,707,336 24,413,689
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 5,901,535 1 5,089,702
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 12,195,828 2 14,897,234
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 72,127,780 3 69,265,309
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 1,495,446 4 1,139,803
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 5 0
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 550,801 8 543,188
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 1,763,986 9 1,707,623
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 168,583,845
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 117,837,660 53,030,685 10c 50,746,185
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 27,546,020 11 24,507,415
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 10,576,030 12 10,696,850
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 3,692,661 13 6,846,492
14 Intangible assets ......... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 6,322,861 15 5,497,295
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 195,203,633 16 190,937,096
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 17,796,515 17 19,281,354
18 Grants payable .......... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue .......... 375,828 19 318,961
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 12,752,332 23 13,419,543
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 1,026,306 25 1,015,365
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 31,950,981 26 34,035,223
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 137,769,220 27 131,686,005
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 25,136,612 28 24,891,075
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 346,820 29 324,793
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 163,252,652 33 156,901,873
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 195,203,633 34 190,937,096
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
286,080,858
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
283,961,607
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
2,119,251
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
163,252,652
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-8,470,030
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
156,901,873
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2011)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK INC
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
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
f
g
(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? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 173,624,648 183,810,751 186,172,888 177,577,737 177,773,182 898,959,206
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.. 173,624,648 183,810,751 186,172,888 177,577,737 177,773,182 898,959,206
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.           898,959,206
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 173,624,648 183,810,751 186,172,888 177,577,737 177,773,182 898,959,206
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 4,845,825 3,237,513 2,604,786 2,716,072 2,860,883 16,265,079
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 5,655,784 4,650,747 4,527,760 4,556,719 4,243,698 23,634,708
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).           938,858,993
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
95.750 %
15
15
95.510 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (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) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
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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
 
 
 
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
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Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK INC
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Cat. No. 50084S
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
Yes
 
81,586
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
No
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
81,586
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, Part II-A; line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Part II-B, Line 1I   THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC. OCCASIONALLY ATTEMPTS TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC OPINION ON FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATION AT A GRASS ROOTS LEVEL. THIS GRASS ROOTS LOBBYING IS LIMITED TO STATEMENTS ON "THE 700 CLUB" AND CBN.COM IN WHICH CBN ENCOURAGES VIEWERS TO TAKE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO SPECIFIC LEGISLATION.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK INC
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 346,820 331,973 243,309 300,493
b Contributions ........        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ... 2,973 44,847 108,664 -41,184
d Grants or scholarships ..... 25,000 30,000 20,000 16,000
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		       
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ...... 324,793 346,820 331,973 243,309
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ................. 47,808 13,677,011 13,724,819
b Buildings ................   34,474,512 23,575,267 10,899,245
c Leasehold improvements ............   9,756,245 4,727,808 5,028,437
d Equipment ................   101,216,484 82,188,978 19,027,506
e Other .................   9,411,785 7,345,607 2,066,178
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 50,746,185
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests 10,696,850 C
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 10,696,850
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes 0
DEPOSITS 300
LIFE LOAN AGREEMENTS 1,015,065







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 1,015,365
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1  
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2  
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3  
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10  
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Part X CBN RECOGNIZES OR DERECOGNIZES ITS TAX POSITIONS BASED ON A "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" THRESHOLD. THIS APPLIES TO POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. CBN DOES NOT BELIEVE ITS COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE OR REFLECT ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK INC
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? ..............................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other
assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean 1 8 Program Services SEE SCHEDULE O 9,315,063
East Asia and the Pacific 14 692 Program Services SEE SCHEDULE O 21,199,572
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 3 27 Program Services SEE SCHEDULE O 13,709,519
Middle East and North Africa 1 4 Program Services SEE SCHEDULE O 4,824,599
North America 2 17 Program Services SEE SCHEDULE O 2,391,711
Russia and the Newly Independent States 6 237 Program Services SEE SCHEDULE O 5,481,023
South America 1 3 Program Services SEE SCHEDULE O 28,944,531
South Asia 2 183 Program Services SEE SCHEDULE O 5,964,191
Sub-Saharan Africa 5 49 Program Services SEE SCHEDULE O 7,772,845
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 35 1,220 99,603,054
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 35 1,220 99,603,054
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Russia Evangelism 11,237        
Russia Evangelism 7,248        
Russia Orphans 9,623        
Russia Evangelism 8,256        
Russia Christian Broadcasting 23,211        
North America Orphans 13,811        
East Asia and the pacifi Humanitarian 15,560        
East Asia and the pacifi Christian Broadcasting 36,493        
East Asia and the pacifi Humanitarian 5,664        
East Asia and the pacifi Humanitarian 29,577        
East Asia and the pacifi Humanitarian 9,531        
East Asia and the pacifi Orphans 17,206        
East Asia and the pacifi Humanitarian 5,596        
East Asia and the pacifi Evangelism 16,802        
East Asia and the pacifi Humanitarian 5,844        
East Asia and the pacifi Humanitarian 6,008        
East Asia and the pacifi Orphans 6,609        
East Asia and the pacifi Evangelism 25,293        
East Asia and the pacifi Orphans 69,643        
East Asia and the pacifi Orphans 6,707        
East Asia and the pacifi Orphans 6,609        
Sub-Saharan Africa Orphans 34,983        
Sub-Saharan Africa Orphans 17,344        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 16,100        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 13,611        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 10,211        
Europe/Iceland/Greenland Humanitarian 11,871        
Middle East/North Africa Humanitarian 6,525        
Middle East/North Africa Humanitarian 20,355        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 44,128        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 18,045        
South America Humanitarian 17,621        
Russia Evangelism 9,974        
Russia Orphans 6,503        
South Asia Orphans 6,915        
East Asia and the pacifi Humanitarian 42,666        
East Asia and the pacifi Humanitarian 33,237        
East Asia and the pacifi Humanitarian 28,008        
East Asia and the pacifi Evangelism 12,946        
East Asia and the pacifi Evangelism 6,442        
Cent. America/Caribbean Humanitarian 28,850        
Cent. America/Caribbean Orphans 5,390        
Cent. America/Caribbean Orphans 9,000        
Cent. America/Caribbean Orphans 31,547        
Cent. America/Caribbean Orphans 43,200        
Cent. America/Caribbean Orphans 43,200        
Cent. America/Caribbean Orphans 19,920        
East Asia and the pacifi Evangelism 311,215        
East Asia and the pacifi Orphans 6,800        
East Asia and the pacifi Humanitarian 15,500        
East Asia and the pacifi Evangelism 10,000        
East Asia and the pacifi Humanitarian 53,500        
East Asia and the pacifi Humanitarian 35,000        
East Asia and the pacifi Orphans 80,770        
East Asia and the pacifi Humanitarian 14,600        
Europe/Iceland/Greenland Christian Broadcasting 30,000        
Europe/Iceland/Greenland Evangelism 15,710        
Middle East/North Africa Christian Broadcasting 6,692        
Middle East/North Africa Christian Broadcasting 8,000        
Middle East/North Africa Humanitarian 8,150        
Middle East/North Africa Evangelism 29,375        
Middle East/North Africa Evangelism 36,300        
Middle East/North Africa Religious 25,000        
Middle East/North Africa Religious 10,000        
Middle East/North Africa Humanitarian 15,750        
Middle East/North Africa Religious 20,000        
Middle East/North Africa Evangelism 10,000        
Middle East/North Africa Evangelism 10,000        
Middle East/North Africa Religious 20,000        
North America Christian Broadcasting     349,793 Service Book
North America Evangelism 9,600        
North America Humanitarian 10,000        
Russia Orphans 93,335        
Russia Orphans 173,969        
Russia Humanitarian 12,900        
Russia Orphans 6,800        
Russia Orphans 12,000        
Russia Orphans 6,500        
Russia Evangelism 10,000        
Russia Orphans 71,160        
Russia Orphans 6,500        
South America Humanitarian 14,400        
South America Evangelism 43,200        
South America Evangelism 11,000        
South Asia Orphans 9,500        
South Asia Evangelism 14,250        
South Asia Evangelism 14,400        
South Asia Evangelism 24,000        
South Asia Evangelism 20,000        
South Asia Evangelism 47,030        
South Asia Orphans 22,830        
South Asia Orphans 25,000        
South Asia Humanitarian 32,500        
South Asia Evangelism 25,000        
South Asia Evangelism 350,000        
South Asia Evangelism 1,100,000        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 12,624        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 35,400        
Sub-Saharan Africa Orphans 8,395        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 33,782        
Sub-Saharan Africa Orphans 15,000        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 16,000        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Broadcasting 8,000        
Sub-Saharan Africa Evangelism 23,924        
Sub-Saharan Africa Evnagelism 24,446        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 10,517        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 151,000        
Sub-Saharan Africa Huamanitarian 15,000        
Sub-Saharan Africa Evangelism 20,000        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 15,340        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 33,851        
Sub-Saharan Africa Evangelism 37,098        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 51,178        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 30,783        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 6,636        
Russia Evangelism 8,104        
Russia Orphans 14,366        
Russia Evangelism 31,402        
Russia Evangelism 11,206        
Russia Orphans 18,197        
Russia Humanitarian 5,065        
East Asia and the pacifi Evangelism 6,224        
East Asia and the pacifi Humanitarian 5,488        
East Asia and the pacifi Humanitarian 7,021        
East Asia and the pacifi Orphans 8,263        
East Asia and the pacifi Humanitarian 113,502        
East Asia and the pacifi Evangelism 12,138        
2
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3
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
HUMANITARIAN RELIEF East Asia and the pacifi 648,628     4,956,748 SCHEDULE O BOOK
HUMANITARIAN RELIEF Russia 68,246     962,639 SCHEDULE O BOOK
HUMANITARIAN RELIEF South Asia 403,261     851,254 SCHEDULE O BOOK
HUMANITARIAN RELIEF Sub-Saharan Africa 396,120     592,874 SCHEDULE O BOOK
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
PT I LINE 2   CBN MONITORS ITS INTERNATIONAL GRANTS IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS TO DETERMINE THAT THE GRANTEE IS PERFORMING WORK CONSISTENT WITH CBN'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES: 1) REVIEWING WRITTEN REPORTS FROM GRANTEES ON THE USE OF THE FUNDS; 2) PERSONNEL VISITS TO SELECTED PROJECTS FUNDED BY GRANTS; 3) PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF GRANTEE'S USE OF FUNDS AND 4) INTERNAL AUDIT TESTS ON A SAMPLE BASIS.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK INC
 
Employer identification number
54-0678752
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Operation Blessing International Relief and Develo977 Centerville Tpke
VA Beach,VA23463 		54-1382657 501(C)(3) 13,314,309 340,787 book services Humanitarian
(2) Pineywood Outreach Center255 Haley Drive
Center,TX75935 		31-1707621 501(C)(3) 14,500       Humanitarian
(3) Christian Film & Television CommissionP O Box 49127
Camarillo,CA93010 		54-1061178 501(C)(3) 10,000       Christian Broadcasting
(4) Alberto Mottesi Evangelistic AssociationP O Box 6290
10 MEADOWOOD ROAD
Santa Ana,CA92706 		13-4206302 501(C)(3) 10,000       Evangelism
(5) National House of HopeP O Box 560503
Orlando,FL32856 		54-1826718 501(C)(3) 10,000       Christian Broadcasting
(6) Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools Inc819 Brooklyn Avenue
Placenta,CA92870 		59-2775956 501(C)(3) 40,000       Humanitarian
(7) Regent University1000 Regent University Drive
Virginia Beach,VA23464 		54-1061178 501(C)(3) 405,323       Christian Education
(8) United Way of South Hampton RoadsP O BOX 41069
Norfolk,VA23591 		54-0506322 501(C)(3) 75,000       Humanitarian
(9) Children Ministry International1514 Falkland Road E
Jacksonville,FL32221 		54-2022133 501(C)(3) 80,000       Evangelism
(10) NEW YORK THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
NEW YORK,NY10012 		13-1628150 501(C)(3) 25,000       Christian Education
(11) TMCJ INT'L PRODUCTIONSPO BOX 1799
VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23467 		54-1826718 501(C)(3) 20,000       Christian Broadcasting
(12) VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL220 BOUSH STREET
NORFOLK,VA23510 		54-1786140 501(C)(3) 40,000       The Arts
(13) VIRGINIA SYMPHONY861 GLENROCK ROAD
NORFOLK,VA23502 		54-6000598 501(C)(3) 65,000       The Arts
(14) Christian News and Information Institute5685 Brandon Blvd
Virginia Beach,VA23464 		54-1592294 501(C)(3) 10,000       Christian Broadcasting
(15) Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability440 W Jubal Early Drive Suite 130
Winchester,VA22601 		93-0744698 501(C)(3) 25,000       Religious
(16) Holding Hands CDC2355 Jacksonburg Road
Hamilton,OH45011 		11-3712687 501(C)(3) 30,000       Humanitarian
(17) Leadership Training InternationalPO Box 9882
Chesapeake,VA23321 		54-1670425 501(C)(3) 12,500       Evangelism
(18) Masterworks Performing Arts Company904 Oak Grove Road
Chesapeake,VA23320 		54-1743172 501(C)(3) 10,000       The Arts
(19) Assemblies of God - General Council1445 North Boonville Ave
Springfield,MO65802 		44-0577787 501(C)(3) 12,000       Evangelism
(20) Stonebridge SchoolPO Box 9247
Chesapeake,VA23321 		54-1358212 501(C)(3) 25,000       Christian Education
(21) Teen Mania MinistriesPO Box 2000
Garden Valley,TX75771 		73-1284606 501(C)(3) 10,000       Evangelism
(22) Vision HousePO Box 2951
Renton,WA98056 		91-1493474 501(C)(3) 30,000       Orphans
(23) Youth Vision3925 Overton Crossing St
Memphis,TN38127 		31-1611758 501(C)(3) 25,000       Evangelism
2
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23
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ......................... . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) Benevolence 9 49,459      













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PT I LINE 2   CBN MONITORS ITS DOMESTIC GRANTS IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS TO DETERMINE THAT THE GRANTEE IS PERFORMING WORK CONSISTENT WITH CBN'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES: 1) REVIEWING WRITTEN REPORTS FROM GRANTEES ON THE USE OF THE FUNDS; 2) PERSONNEL VISITS TO SELECTED PROJECTS FUNDED BY GRANTS; 3) PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF GRANTEE'S USE OF FUNDS AND 4) INTERNAL AUDIT TESTS ON A SAMPLE BASIS. 4) INTERNAL AUDIT TESTS ON A SAMPLE BASIS. SAMPLE BASIS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK INC
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
Yes
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) GORDON ROBERTSON (i)
(ii)		 369,450
0 		147
0 		34,797
0 		9,800
0 		15,450
0 		429,644
0 		0
0
(2) MICHAEL D LITTLE (i)
(ii)		 325,651
0 		147
0 		6,874
0 		9,800
0 		10,989
0 		353,461
0 		0
0
(3) RANDY J MORELL (i)
(ii)		 188,701
0 		19,613
0 		2,693
0 		7,800
0 		15,450
0 		234,257
0 		0
0
(4) G MICHAEL CARTER (i)
(ii)		 219,878
0 		147
0 		3,152
0 		8,956
0 		6,370
0 		238,503
0 		0
0
(5) MARVIN B EDWARDS (i)
(ii)		 158,700
0 		147
0 		3,720
0 		6,600
0 		15,450
0 		184,617
0 		0
0
(6) MICHAEL STONECYPHER (i)
(ii)		 135,700
0 		147
0 		638
0 		5,600
0 		15,450
0 		157,535
0 		0
0
(7) JOHN S TURVER (i)
(ii)		 195,458
0 		52,573
0 		1,796
0 		6,500
0 		10,989
0 		267,316
0 		0
0
(8) DAVID K GRIFFITH (i)
(ii)		 232,008
0 		147
0 		1,175
0 		9,492
0 		15,450
0 		258,272
0 		0
0
(9) TERRY MEEUWSEN (i)
(ii)		 218,777
0 		1,719
0 		3,176
0 		9,000
0 		15,450
0 		248,122
0 		0
0
(10) LEE WEBB (i)
(ii)		 202,748
0 		147
0 		1,863
0 		8,200
0 		15,450
0 		228,408
0 		0
0
(11) DAVID BRODY (i)
(ii)		 173,585
0 		136
0 		552
0 		7,115
0 		15,546
0 		196,934
0 		0
0
(12) JOSEPH FITZPATRICK (i)
(ii)		 169,201
0 		147
0 		2,384
0 		7,000
0 		15,450
0 		194,182
0 		0
0
(13) RUSSELL BREAULT (i)
(ii)		 89,500
0 		63,179
0 		727
0 		3,800
0 		15,337
0 		172,543
0 		0
0



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Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Pt I, Line 5A   JOHN TURVER, VP MARKETING, RECEIVED COMPENSATION BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF ADVERTISING REVENUE. THESE PAYMENTS WERE $52,426 IN 2011. RUSSELL BREAULT, INTERNET ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE, RECEIVED COMPENSATION BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF ADVERTISING REVENUE. THESE PAYMENTS WERE $63,039 IN 2011.
Part I, Line 1A   FIRST CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL: TO FACILITATE ITS 24 HOUR SECURITY COVERAGE OF DR. ROBERTSON, CBN PROVIDES CHARTER AIR SERVICE FOR HIS BUSINESS AND PERSONAL FLIGHTS. CBN REPORTS THE TAXABLE INCOME FOR DR. ROBERTSON'S PERSONAL FLIGHTS ON HIS FORM 1099. IT USES THE STANDARD INDUSTRY FARE LEVEL (SIFL) METHOD AS ALLOWED UNDER IRS RULES TO VALUE THE PERSONAL FLIGHTS.
Part I, Line 1A   CBN MAY OCCASIONALLY PROVIDE CHARTER TRAVEL FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES WHEN TRAVEL COSTS WILL BE REDUCED OR OTHER BUSINESS CONDITIONS WARRANT THE NEED FOR CHARTER TRAVEL. CBN MAY ALSO OCCASIONALLY PROVIDE FIRST CLASS TRAVEL FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES WHEN BUSINESS CONDITIONS WARRANT THE NEED FOR FIRST CLASS TRAVEL. ALL SUCH TRAVEL MUST BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY THE CHAIRMAN, CEO, OR PRESIDENT.
Part I, Line 1A   TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS: CBN MAY PROVIDE COMPANION AIR TRAVEL FOR DR. ROBERTSON WHEN MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY ARE REQUIRED TO TRAVEL OR TEMPORARILY RELOCATE FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. IT MAY ALSO PROVIDE NON-BUSINESS COMPANION AIR TRAVEL FOR DR. ROBERTSON AND WILL REPORT THE SIFL VALUE OF ANY SUCH NON-BUSINESS FLIGHTS ON HIS FORM 1099. CBN MAY PROVIDE COMPANION AIR TRAVEL FOR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES WHEN THEIR FAMILIES ARE REQUIRED TO TRAVEL FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES, REQUIRED TO LIVE OUTSIDE THE U.S. FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES, OR REQUIRED TO TEMPORARILY RELOCATE FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. IT MAY ALSO OCCASIONALLY PROVIDE NON-BUSINESS COMPANION AIR TRAVEL FOR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR KEY EMPLOYEES. THE SIFL VALUE ON ANY SUCH FLIGHTS WILL BE ADDED TO FORM W-2 FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AND FORM 1099 FOR DIRECTORS.
Part I, Line 1A   HOUSING ALLOWANCE OR RESIDENCE FOR PERSONAL USE: TO FACILITATE ITS 24 HOUR SECURITY OF DR. ROBERTSON, CBN PROVIDES HOUSING IN THE FORM OF THE CHANCELLORY. CBN MAY PROVIDE A TAX FREE HOUSING ALLOWANCE TO ORDAINED MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL WHO SERVICE IN CHAPLAINCY POSITIONS FOR CBN. THE VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES WILL DETERMINE WHAT CHAPLAINCY POSITIONS QUALIFY TO RECEIVE AN ALLOWANCE AND THE PRESIDENT WILL DESIGNATE EACH ALLOWANCE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
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Name of the organization
THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK INC
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) MICHAEL LEAL SON-IN-LAW OF VP 65,461 WAGES AND BENEFITS   No
(2) AARON LITTLE SON-PRESIDENT 71,327 WAGES AND BENEFITS   No
(3) RHONDA PALSER WIFE-VP 41,853 WAGES AND BENEFITS   No
(4) EVELYN ROBERTSON GRANDCHILD-CHAIRMAN 2,775 WAGES AND BENEFITS   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK INC
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications .. X 48,751 WHOLESALE ESTIMATE
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		X 108,317 WHOLESALE ESTIMATE
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 35 700,355 MARKET QUOTE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles ..... X 13 374,399 WHOLESALE ESTIMATE
19 Food inventory ... X 23 45,740 WHOLESALE ESTIMATE
20 Drugs and medical supplies . X 8 182,276 WHOLESALE ESTIMATE
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Relief Supplies ) X 6 306,640 WHOLESALE ESTIMATE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Miscellaneous ) X 18 55,790 WHOLESALE ESTIMATE
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
2
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ............................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33 and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b) the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Department of the Treasury
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Inspection
Name of the organization
THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK INC
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Pt V, Line 4B   BRAZIL, CAMBODIA, CANADA, CHINA, COSTA RICA, UNITED KINGDOM, GERMANY, GHANA, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESIA, ISRAEL, KAZAKHSTAN, LAOS, MEXICO, NIGERIA, PERU, PHILIPPINES, RUSSIA, SENEGAL, SOUTH AFRICA, THAILAND, UKRAINE.
Pt VI-A, Line 2   M.G. ROBERTSON, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, AND A.E. ROBERTSON, SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR, ARE MARRIED. THEIR SON, GORDON ROBERTSON, SERVES AS CEO AND VICE-CHAIRMAN.
Pt VI-B, Line 11A   THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK PREPARES A DRAFT OF THE 990 WHICH IS REVIEWED BY KPMG AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT. THE REVISED 990 IS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW. FURTHER REVISIONS ARE CONFIRMED BY KPMG.
Pt VI-B, Line 12C   THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK MONITORS COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DURING PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS AND THE REVIEW OF ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRES.
Pt VI-B, Line 5   THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF COMPENSATION WHICH INCLUDES THE CHAIRMAN, CEO, PRESIDENT, ALL VICE PRESIDENTS AND KEY EMPLOYEES EVERY THREE YEARS. THIS PROCESS INCLUDES SECURING COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA FROM AN INDEPENDENT SOURCE, REVIEWING THE DATA TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION.
Pt VI-C, Line 17   ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MARYLAND, MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, OREGON, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN.
Pt VI-C, Line 19   THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK MAKES ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE BY PROVIDING COPIES ON REQUEST AND ALSO POSTS THE STATEMENTS ON CBN.COM.
Part XI, Line 5   OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCE WERE AS FOLLOWS: LOSSES FROM AFFILIATES REFLECTED IN BOOK ACTIVITY $(5,097,302) DECREASE IN UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS $(3,372,728) TOTAL OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS $(8,470,030)
Part XII, Line 2C   THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS OVERSIGHT AND APPOINTMENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AUDIT AND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
Part III, Line 4A   The 700 Club is a live television program that airs weekdays before a studio audience from The Christian Broadcasting Network's (CBN) broadcast facilities in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and is the primary program used by CBN to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the U.S. On the air continuously since 1966, it is one of the longest-running programs in broadcast history. Hosted by Pat Robertson, Terry Meeuwsen, Kristi Watts and Gordon Robertson, with news anchor Lee Webb, The 700 Club is a Christian news/magazine program that has a variety and pacing of a morning show with in-depth investigative reporting by the CBN News team plus interviews, inspiring stories, and Christian ministry. In the program, viewers are invited to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. The program is carried on over 100 U.S. television stations, ABC Family Channel cable network, FamilyNet, and the Trinity Broadcasting Network. The 700 Club can now be seen in over 110 million homes and averages nearly one million viewers on a daily basis. Over 69 million unique viewers watched the 700 club at least once in the past year. In addition to broadcasting, and airing CBN's programming on cable television networks, CBN also streams its programming on the Internet making it available to the worldwide audience. As part of the 700 Club, CBN News brings coverage on major events affecting our nation and Christians around the world. The Washington Bureau reports on news from the Capitol and correspondents report on events and trends that shape the world from Moscow to Jerusalem. Over the years, The 700 Club has become well known for its fresh and insightful interviews, hard-hitting special reports, and dramatic features. Some recent highlights include: 1) International news coverage on the persecution of Christians in Sudan, Pakistan, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Egypt, China, Burma and Indonesia and nuclear proliferation in Iran and North Korea were covered. 2) CBN News guests have included numerous governors, members of Congress and foreign heads of state. 3) Many celebrities appear on The 700 Club to share their Christian testimonies or discuss other relevant topics. 700 Club Interactive is an exciting new program that gives viewers from across the country the opportunity to interact with the hosts Gordon Robertson and Terry Meeuwsen. The program content is a combination of Bible teaching, testimonies, and prayer for viewers calling in via telephone, Skype, and internet texting requesting help for various situations in their lives. The prayer requests range from health related issues, marriage, and heart-rending stories of callers trying to cope with the loss of a loved one. It's a combination of the surprise elements of "Reality Television" with solid Biblical teaching. 700 Club Interactive airs weekdays on The ABC Family Channel 9:30-10am EST. CBN also produces Christian programs that can be seen in 136 countries in 65 languages worldwide, using indigenous hosts, indigenous languages, and are culturally relevant. These programs make up 90% of CBN's total global television audience. Since its inception in 1995, CBN.com has been at the forefront of Internet communication. With nearly 29 million site visits in 2011, CBN.com consistently ranks among the top Christian sites in the world. Featuring content from a host of CBN affiliated television programs including the 700 Club, 700 Club Interactive, CBN News, and international programs as well as original Web exclusive content, people viewed nearly 76 million web pages in 2011. CBN.com also utilizes the latest streaming video technology, internet television & radio, podcasts, a mobile Web site, and social network tools to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Part III, Line 4B   The goal of CBN's global outreach is to take the Gospel message around the world and share the love and hope of Jesus with those in need. CBN demonstrates innovation and integrity as it develops indigenous centers and partners with native Christian groups to spread the Gospel by the strategic use of: television, video evangelism, cell church planting, community-based humanitarian outreaches, and disaster relief efforts. CBN uses several key strategies in its worldwide evangelism efforts. The key strategy is to develop indigenous CBN centers that provide local outreach through the use of television, radio, internet, and video programming. Another important strategy is the development of partnerships with local Christian organizations to maximize resources and impact. The use of indigenous, recurring television programming in a country is a powerful outreach tool that will build a solid viewership base. Periodically, CBN also employs a "media blitz" which has proven an effective ministry tool to share Christian, family-oriented programming. Media Blitzes use animation specials and other culturally-relevant television shows broadcast in prime time, radio programs, Internet, and literature on as many outlets as possible in a targeted country in a short period, typically one to two weeks. CBN focuses its global evangelistic outreach in the following regions: Central America and the Caribbean, South America, Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, India, Indonesia, Europe, Southeast Asia, China, and Russia and the Newly Independent States (NIS). Some key ministry accomplishments for CBN are as follows: In the most recent survey for which information is available, more than 46 million people prayed during a twelve-month period to receive Jesus as their Savior through CBN's television broadcasts and other projects. In 2011 CBN programs were produced in 65 languages and programs have been produced in more than 100 foreign languages in total. CBN programs could be seen in 136 countries and territories. According to a recent independent survey, a projected 226,000,000 individuals viewed at least one episode of a CBN International TV program. In 2011, CBN in partnership with Operation Blessing dug more than 1,445 fresh water wells in India, the Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Liberia, and constructed 1,111 cisterns in China, altogether serving more than more than 492,000 people in total. This partnership with Operation Blessing provided more than 177,000 pounds of food for people in desperate need, and conducted more than 2,700 medical, dental and surgical missions around the world treating more than 853,000 people. Through March, 2012 more than 91,000 in-home cell groups are now operating in the NIS. Orphan's Promise is a special project of CBN that is aimed at helping orphans and vulnerable children around the world through life skills training and academic programs; spiritual development; mentoring and career preparation; housing, food and clothing assistance; health care programs; as well as orphan care and adoption advocacy. In FY2012 Orphan's Promise helped thousands of vulnerable children in 37 countries in Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Newly Independent States.
Part III, Line 4C   Operation of a Prayer Center: The Prayer Center is a department of CBN that provides prayer, scriptural guidance and literature to people through CBN's telephone prayer lines. The center's phones are staffed by more than 350 prayer staff who are trained in offering comfort and encouragement from a biblical perspective. The Prayer Center operates toll-free phone lines 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. For most CBN partners, the Prayer Center is their first line of contact to the ministry. The Prayer Center was established in 1974 and received 279,902 calls in its first year. The current Monday - Friday daily average is approximately 11,500 inbound/outbound calls and web chats. In 2011 the Prayer Center had 3,200,000 live contacts of which 33,000 were salvations. Since its inception there have been approximately 90,000,000 contacts of which 3,000,000 were salvations. Basing every call in scripture and prayer is the primary focus of The 700 Club Prayer Center. CBN's prayer staff listen with compassion to a caller's concerns, offer encouraging words from the Bible and pray for a solution to the caller's problem. Prayer Center telephone staff also offer callers free literature from dozens of pamphlets and www.CBN.com resources. This material covers relevant spiritual topics such as prayer, finances, marriage, salvation and other subjects that concern our callers. The Prayer Center supports the various outreaches of CBN with intercessory prayer, calling upon God to advance the Gospel throughout the world. Phone calls and web chat to CBN's prayer line are categorized according to the subject matter discussed during the call. The number of calls to the prayer line and the number of people who made the decision to receive Jesus Christ as Savior have been recorded since 1963. Other call categories have been tracked since 1977. This data is used to measure our progress and strategize for future ministry.
Part III, Line 4D   Support of Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation: Operation Blessing International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, humanitarian organization with a mission to demonstrate God's love by alleviating human need and suffering in the United States and around the world. Implementing programs that include disaster relief, medical aid, hunger relief, orphan care, clean water and community development, OBI made a significant impact in the lives of 15.8 million people during fiscal year 2012. During FY12, OBI held 2,302 international missions that provided free medical care such as general medical, optical, dental and surgical services. OBI also provided cleft lip and palate surgeries, as well as dispensed medicine to children and adults in countries such as El Salvador, the Philippines, Peru, India, Nigeria, Haiti and China. In addition to volunteer medical teams, OBI mobilizes national health care workers to provide free or low-cost medical and dental services in rural areas so remote populations can receive care. OBI frequently provides medical equipment and supplies to health care facilities in developing areas where supplies run low and equipment is impossible to get. OBI also addresses community health issues by providing access to basic medicines, medical supplies and training. Operation Blessing was instrumental in feeding millions of hungry people around the world in FY12, including seed banks to help famine-stricken families in Niger and feeding programs for children in Kenya, Cambodia and Guatemala. A first responder in times of disaster, OBI responded to 52 disasters in FY12, helping more than 307,000 people in need. Months after Japan's earthquake and tsunami, OBI conducted free eye glass clinics and gave boats and fishing gear to help revitalize the fishing industry. Teams also delivered food to famine victims in the Horn of Africa. In FY12, Operation Blessing equipped more than 17,000 individuals with marketable job skills and small business opportunities in countries such as Honduras, the Philippines, Peru, India and Israel. From training in electrical work and baking, to vegetable gardens and sewing centers, OBI is providing those in need with the resources and skills to sustain their families and develop stronger communities. In the U.S., OBI's fleet of Hunger Strike Force (HSF) tractor trailers traveled more than 1.6 million miles and distributed more than 72 million pounds of donated food and relief products to families in need. By working closely with food processing companies, growers and manufacturers, OBI taps into America's surplus and gathers corporate donations of food staples and relief products, delivering much-needed food and relief supplies to disadvantaged families and disaster victims. The HSF's fleet of eighteen-wheeler, tractor trailer trucks transports millions of pounds of food, relief products and disaster relief supplies to a network of more than 120 community-based partners in dozens of cities across the U.S. These partners in turn serve roughly 4,400 local food pantries and hunger relief agencies nationwide. Currently, OBI has a 90,000 square foot distribution center in Chesapeake, Virginia; a 45,000 square-foot warehouse in Grand Prairie, Texas; a 60,000 square-foot storm headquarters warehouse in Ocala, Florida; and a 23,000 square-foot food distribution center in Bristol, Virginia, to help reach impoverished families in Appalachia. These distribution centers make it possible to strategically ship mixed loads of food and other relief supplies to disadvantaged families and disaster victims. From tornadoes in Virginia, Alabama, Missouri and Illinois to responding to Hurricane Irene in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, OBI's domestic disaster relief teams supplied thousands of meals and hours of volunteer support to people in crisis during FY12. When devastating tornadoes struck Virginia, Birmingham, Ala., and Joplin, Mo., Operation Blessing provided families with thousands of hot meals as well as debris clean up, including (4) Extreme Blessing Home Makeovers. More than 8,000 volunteers served nearly 60,000 hours assisting residents with clean-up and recovery efforts. In the wake of Hurricane Irene, OBI was also the first and one of a few NGOs allowed on Hatteras Island, providing hot meals, debris cleanup services and a laundry facility for residents in a hard-hit coastal community in the Outer Banks, where at least 90 percent of the homes received water damage. Support for Other Charities and Ministries: CBN supports various other organizations within the United States. They include ministries, educational entities, humanitarian agencies, and various other non-profit organizations. Production and Distribution of Christian Materials: CBN's goal is that the production and distribution of Christian materials will bring millions of people to richer relationships with Christ.
Schedule F, Part I, Column (a)   In Central America and the Caribbean, CBN has a regional office in Costa Rica. In this region CBN television programs were broadcast in Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama and the Caribbean islands on a total of 67 television stations. CBN staff responded to almost 145,000 viewers through telephone calls, mailings, emails, SMS, and special events. CBN also assisted in providing disaster relief, medical care and food, water, livelihood assistance and other types of humanitarian relief to over 2,350,000 beneficiaries. An average of 83,000 unique visitors per month viewed the CBN websites.
Schedule F, Part I, Column (a)   In East Asia and the Pacific, CBN has offices located in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines and Thailand. In this region, CBN television programs are broadcast in Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand on a total of 32 television stations, cable and satellite networks. CBN staff responded to over two million viewers through telephone calls, emails, SMS, and special events. CBN has also assisted in providing medical care, food, water, disaster relief, and livelihood assistance to over 774,000 beneficiaries. An average of 260,000 unique visitors per month viewed CBN websites.
Schedule F, Part I, Column (a)   In Europe, CBN has offices in England and Germany. CBN television programs were broadcast on 28 stations and satellite channels throughout the region. CBN staff responded to over 101,000 viewers through telephone calls, mailings, emails, SMS, and special events. An average of 2,700 unique visitors per month viewed CBN websites. CBN also assisted with providing aid to 12,000 beneficiaries.
Schedule F, Part I, Column (a)   In the Middle East and North Africa, CBN television programs are broadcast on four broadcast and satellite stations throughout the region. CBN staff responded to more than 504,000 viewers through telephone calls, mailings and emails. CBN assisted with providing aid to 3,340 beneficiaries. An average of 273,000 unique visitors per month viewed CBN websites.
Schedule F, Part I, Column (a)   In North America, CBN has offices in Mexico and Canada. CBN television programs were broadcast on 20 stations in Mexico and 4 stations in Canada and can be seen on satellite in both countries. CBN staff responded to over 68,000 viewers through telephone calls, mailings, emails and special events. CBN also assisted in providing disaster relief, medical care and food to over 61,000 beneficiaries in Mexico. An average of 12,100 unique visitors per month viewed CBN websites.
Schedule F, Part I, Column (a)   In Russia and the Newly Independent States, CBN has offices in Ukraine, Russia and Kazakhstan. CBN television programs are broadcast on 102 stations throughout the region including satellite services covering the region. CBN staff responded to over 80,000 viewers through telephone calls, mailings, emails, SMS, and special events. CBN also assisted in providing care for orphans and vulnerable children, the elderly as well as medical care to over 83,000 beneficiaries. An average of 32,000 unique visitors per month viewed CBN websites.
Schedule F, Part I, Column (a)   In South America, CBN has offices in Brazil and Peru. CBN television programs were broadcast in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela on a total of 90 stations. CBN staff responded to over 7,000 viewers through telephone calls, mailings, emails, SMS, and special events. CBN also assisted in providing medical care, food, water, livelihood assistance and other types of humanitarian relief to over 534,000 beneficiaries. An average of 1,756 unique visitors per month viewed CBN websites.
Schedule F, Part I, Column (a)   In South Asia, CBN has two offices in India. In this region television programs were broadcast in India, Nepal and Pakistan on a total of 9 television stations. CBN staff responded to over 369,000 viewer inquiries through telephone calls, mailings, emails, SMS, and special events. CBN has also assisted in providing medical care, food, water, disaster relief, and livelihood assistance to over 623,000 beneficiaries. An average of 27,700 unique visitors per month viewed the CBN websites.
Schedule F, Part I, Column (a)   In Sub-Saharan Africa, CBN has offices in Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa. CBN programs were broadcast in 33 countries on a total of 147 stations, including satellite stations covering much of the African continent. CBN staff responded to over 1.2 million viewers through telephone calls, mailings, emails, SMS, and special events. CBN also assisted in providing disaster relief, medical care, food and water to over 440,000 beneficiaries. An average of 1,700 unique visitors per month viewed the CBN websites.
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MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK INC
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) OPERATION BLESSING INTERNATIONAL

977 CENTERVILLE TURNPIKE

VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23463
54-1382657 		HUMANITARIAN VA 501(C)(3)   CBN
 
 
No
(2) REGENT UNIVERSITY

1000 REGENT UNIVERSITY DRIVE

VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23464
54-1061178 		EDUCATIONAL VA 501(C)(3)   CBN
 
 
No
(3) CFP PROPERTIES

977 CENTERVILLE TURNPIKE

VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23463
54-0678752 		HOLDING CO. VA 501(C)(2)   CBN
 
 
No
(4) BEHIND THE SCENES INC

732 EDEN WAY NORTH 510

CHESAPEAKE,VA23320
20-3577760 		OUTREACH VA 501(C)(3)   CBN
 
 
No
(5) CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING ASSOCIATES

PO BOX 700
SCARBOROUGH    
CA
PRODUCTION CA     CBN
 
 
No
(6) CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK (UK) LTD

PO BOX 700
HEREFORD    
UK
PRODUCTION UK     CBN
 
 
No
(7) CBN ITALIA

VIA SAN BARTOLOMEO 13
ROME    
IT
CHRISTIAN TV IT     CBN
 
 
No
(8) CBN DEUTSCHLAND EV

KATTJAHREN 8
HAMBURG    
GM
PRODUCTION GM     CBN
 
 
No
(9) CBN AFRICA

NO 31
NDOLA CRESCENT, ABUJA    
NI
PRODUCTION NI     CBN
 
 
No
(10) CBN ASIA

HV DELA COSTA ST
MAKATI CITY    
RP
PRODUCTION RP     CBN
 
 
No
(11) CBN HONG KONG

62 WONG CHUK HANG ROAD
ABERDEEN    
HK
PRODUCTION HK     CBN
 
 
No
(12) OB HONG KONG LIMITED

62 WONG CHUK HANG ROAD
ABERDEEN    
HK
HUMANITARIAN HK     CBN
 
 
No
(13) ASSOCIATION CENTRO DE COM Y CON

EDIFICIO CENTRO TURNON PISO 3
SAN JOSE    
CS
PRODUCTION CS     CBN
 
 
No
(14) CLUB 700 MEXICO AC

AV DEL IMAN NO 801
MEXICO D.F.    
MX
PRODUCTION MX     CBN
 
 
No
(15) CBN AFRIQUE

SACRE COEUR 2 NO 8559
DAKAR    
SG
PRODUCTION SG     CBN
 
 
No
(16) CHARITY ASSOCIATION EMMANUEL

131a BOLSHAYA VASYLKOVSKAYA
KIEV    
UP
CHRISTIAN TV UP     CBN
 
 
No
(17) ASSOCIACAO WORLDREACH BRASIL

628 CJ - PINHEIROS
SAO PAULO    
BR
CHRISTIAN TV BR     CBN
 
 
No
(18) E L Y ISRAEL INC

977 CENTERVILLE TURNPIKE

VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23463
 HUMANITARIAN VA 501(C)(3)   CBN
 
 
No
(19) CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK ASSOCIA

33 ARTERIAL ROAD BEDFORDVIEW
JOHANNESBURG    
SF
RELIGIOUS SF     NA
 
 
No
(20) CBN FOUNDATION

SF 207-210 BLOCK C SUSHANT LOK 1
GURGAON    
IN
CHRISTIAN TV IN     NA
 
 
No
(21) OB FOUNDATION PHILIPPINES

PO BOX 2572 MCPO 1265
MAKATI CITY    
RP
HUMANITARIAN RP     CBN
 
 
No
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
(1) United States Media Corp
977 Centerville Tpke
Virginia Beach,VA23463
54-1578400 		Holding Company VA CBN
  		C Corp 6,230,161 11,772,648 100.000 %
(2) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (16)
 
 
    N/A
        










Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
Yes
 
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
Yes
 
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) United States Media Corporation (USMC) & Subs

 b 30,945,721 Cash
(2) CBN Asia Inc

 b 1,037,638 Cash
(3) OB Foundation Philippines

 b 185,207 Cash
(4) CBN Hong Kong Limited

 b 733,447 Cash
(5) CBN Afrique

 b 220,592 Cash
(6) Association Centro de Comunicacion y Con

 b 547,018 Cash
(7) Club 700 Mexico AC

 b 222,376 Cash
(8) Christian Broadcasting Network Africa

 b 757,291 Cash
(9) Charity Association Emmanuel

 b 2,841,011 Cash
(10) Christian Broadcasting Network Association

 b 247,934 Cash
(11) USMC & Subs

 j 302,223 Cash
(12) USMC & Subs

 k 117,600 Cash
(13) USMC & Subs

 l 767,976 Cash
(14) USMC & Subs

 l 1,764,565 Cash
(15) USMC & Subs

 r 255,825 Cash
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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