Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Focus on the Family
Employer identification number
95-3188150
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 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.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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.") .
133,267,216
119,675,188
97,088,339
84,549,696
81,273,984
515,854,423
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......
9,064,763
9,637,723
9,430,903
7,867,211
6,420,140
42,420,740
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.
142,331,979
129,312,911
106,519,242
92,416,907
87,694,124
558,275,163
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
1,279,708
1,007,329
417,361
371,644
1,523,472
4,599,514
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..
1,279,708
1,007,329
417,361
371,644
1,523,472
4,599,514
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
553,675,649
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...
142,331,979
129,312,911
106,519,242
92,416,907
87,694,124
558,275,163
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
2,063,050
1,808,130
2,212,863
1,775,473
1,881,564
9,741,080
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
2,063,050
1,808,130
2,212,863
1,775,473
1,881,564
9,741,080
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
59,919
59,919
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
3,169,460
2,020,049
1,712,272
1,544,748
1,319,367
9,765,896
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
147,564,489
133,141,090
110,444,377
95,797,047
90,895,055
577,842,058
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
95.820 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
95.510 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
1.690 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.870 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Focus on the Family
Employer identification number
95-3188150
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
01. Member election for additional members (Part VI, line 7a)
During the taxable year two members retired from the Board of Directors and two new members were elected to the Board Retiring Board members Elsa P Broekhuizen Dr Kathleen Nielson New Board members Tricia Esser Dr Joan Singleton
02. Governing body decisions (Part VI, line 7b)
General disclosure regarding legal fees and corporate secretary Holland & Knight LLP a law firm in which Stu Mendelsohn Corporate Secretary for Focus on the Family Focus is a partner provides legal counsel for Focus Compensation paid to Holland & Knight LLP during FYE September 30 2012 was 715758 which includes the reimbursement of expenses The board at large has considered these fees and holds that they are at or below market rates for the services performed
03. Form 990 governing body review (Part VI, line 11)
Form 990 was reviewed in detail by the AuditFinance Committee of the Board of Directors A copy of the 990 was provided to all board members before filing with the IRS Form 990 was also reviewed by the organizations outside CPA firm
04. Conflict of interest policy compliance (Part VI, line 12c)
Annual disclosure statements are signed by directors officers and all employees
05. CEO, executive director, top management comp (Part VI, line 15a)
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determines compensation of the organizations CEO by reviewing comparability data and contemporaneous substantiation These deliberations and decisions regarding officer compensation are documented annually The voting members of this committee are independent directors of the organization
06. Other officer or key employee compensation (Part VI, line 15b
The Compensation committee also annually reviews the compensation of other officers and key employees These deliberations and decisions regarding employee compensation are documented annually The voting members of this committee are independent directors of the organization
07. Governing documents, etc, available to public (Part VI, line 19)
The organization makes its organizing documents available by written request Also the organization makes its audited financial statements and Forms 990 available on its website
08. Audited by an independent accountant (Part XII, line 2b)
Audit Committee of the Board of Directors The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors reviews the results of the annual financial audit The committee oversees the selection of the independent auditors
09. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances (Part XI, line 5)
Net unrealized loss on securities 449264 Audit related Mark to Market adjustment Rounding 2 Total 449262
10. Average hours per week devoted to related organizations (Part VII, Col B)
Average hours per week devoted to related organizations as employees of a related organization the following individuals listed on form 990 Part VII Section A Line 1a devoted an average of 45 hours per week to the related organization James D Daly Daniel R Mellema Thomas A Minnery Tim Goeglein
11. General explanation attachment
ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION STATEMENT Focus on the Family Focus is a nondenominational religious organization whose primary objective is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by helping to preserve traditional values and the institution of the family The primary means of accomplishing these goals are radio broadcasts periodicals books films videos internet and events which share the message with constituents schools churches and the public at large in the United States as well as around the world General disclosure regarding Dr James Dobson and Focus on the Family Throughout the years Focus on the Family Focus has offered many of Dr James Dobsons books and tapes for distribution These materials have been purchased from the publishers of the books not from Dr Dobson or James Dobson Inc at much greater discounts than usual because of the nature of the ministry and distribution of materials at Focus royalties have been waived by Dr Dobson in order to guarantee maximum discounts to Focus on purchases Focus also offers products authored by Shirley M Dobson as well as Danae and Ryan Dobson children of Dr James and Shirley Dobson under similar agreements The Ministries of Focus on the Family Focus on the Family Colorado Springs CO 80995 719-531-3400 httpwwwFocusontheFamilycom Theres more to Focus on the Family than meets the eye or ear Even those who listen regularly to our radio broadcast and have a fairly solid acquaintance with our purposes and philosophy might be surprised at the actual scope of our activities and involvement From humble and simple beginnings - a book on child discipline and a 25-minute weekly broadcast which first aired in 1977 Focus on the Family has grown and expanded over the years to include a wide array of separate ministries under its umbrella The following descriptions are intended to provide just a taste of the diversity of these programs projects and outreaches BROADCAST MINISTRIES Focus on the Family Broadcast wwwfocusonthefamilycomradio The Focus on the Family program offers real-life Bible-based insights for everyday families with real help for marriage and parenting from families who are in the trenches with you Hosted by Jim Daly and John Fuller The vast radio network carrying the daily Focus on the Family FOF broadcast continues to expand in the number of facilities and programs offered Every week it is aired on over 2707 facilities which include terrestrial stations their translators satellite radio and streams throughout the US with approximately 369 facilities around the world From the daily English program a daily 15-minute program is excerpted scripted and then translated into French Russian Hindi Tamil Telugu and Spanish airing on over 951 facilities across Europe the Commonwealth of Independent States CIS and Latin America This daily broadcast is offered as a resource on audio CD Podcast MP3 or online streaming audio The daily Focus on the Family program is also available on Salem Communications OnePlacecom website and Stitcher among other web locations Focus on the Family Commentary Broadcast This 90-second practical family help feature that provides commentary by Focus on the Family President Jim Daly is now carried every day by over 298 general market radio facilities Families around the world are finding advice meeting needs in their lives as well Not only is the English language commentary heard in dozens of cities such as Singapore and Johannesburg it is also translated into various languages and airs in countries such as Argentina Indonesia mainland China and Slovakia The broadcast is carried every day across the world from around 1763 facilities Focus on the Family Minute FOFM Broadcast This 60-second radio feature is composed of excerpts from the 30-minute broadcast It presents a snapshot of useful family-related information while also serving as an introduction for new listeners to the daily program FOFM now airs on over 2281 facilities in the United States and with around 771 facilities overseas Focus on the Family With Dr Bill Maier TV This short form television feature of roughly 90 seconds in length airs three times per week on local news stations across the country It is currently airing on 61 stations some of which are affiliated with TV networks The feature is set-up in a news story format consisting of a host Dr Maier covering family or parenting oriented stories and content Focus on the Family experts are used as well as information from Focus on the Family web resources Bill Maier Family Minute This daily 1-minute customized commentary airs on 231 Christian music facilities and networks Dr Maier offers encouragement and advice on topics relevant to parenting and marriage Weekend Magazine Christian Broadcast Airing on over 1732 facilities nationwide and 105facilities in
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