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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY TELEVISION INC
Employer identification number
52-1372897
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 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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2,574,967
2,511,400
2,407,435
2,394,198
2,689,785
12,577,785
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
2,574,967
2,511,400
2,407,435
2,394,198
2,689,785
12,577,785
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.
12,577,785
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
2,574,967
2,511,400
2,407,435
2,394,198
2,689,785
12,577,785
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
12
2,463
11,001
17,157
30,633
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12,608,418
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
12,887,051
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
99.760 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.820 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
If the organization did not check a 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—2013.
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—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
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.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY TELEVISION INC
Employer identification number
52-1372897
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY TELEVISION'S MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE AND SPONSOR TELEVISION PROGRAMMING AND BROADBAND MEDIA THAT MEETS COMMUNITY NEEDS AND OFFER FORUMS FOR FREE EXPRESSION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE ORGANIZATION AMENDED AND APPROVED NEW BYLAWS ON MARCH 18, 2013. IN ORDER TO ADOPT THE AMENDED BYLAWS, CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CODE WERE INTRODUCED TO THE MONGTOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL ON MAY 6, 2014 AND APPROVED BY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL ON JULY 15, 2014. THESE BYLAWS DO NOT ALLOW FOR MEMBERSHIP; CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, HOW THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS VOTED ON, AND TERMS/TERM LIMITS; ALLOW FOR AN ADVISORY COUNCIL, GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, FINANCE COMMITTEE, AUDIT COMMITTEE, COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, AND VARIOUS OTHER COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES AS NEEDED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THREE BOARD DIRECTORS WHO ARE CURRENT ACCESS USERS SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE ACCESS USERS OF THE CORPORATION. ALL OTHER BOARD DIRECTORS SHALL BE RECOMMENDED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THOSE PERSONS WHO RECEIVE THE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN ELECTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE BOARD MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE AN E-MAILED COPY PRIOR TO THE BOARD MEETING. THE BOARD WILL REVIEW THE DOCUMENT AND VOTE TO ACCEPT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EACH BOARD MEMBER SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE EACH YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
FOR ANY POSITION COMPARABLE SALARY INFORMATION FROM OTHER NONPROFITS IS CONSIDERED. PRIOR SALARY SURVEYS ARE REVIEWED AND THE BUDGET IS TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
INFORMATION IS MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A:
THE PRESIDENT SHALL DESIGNATE A CHAIR OF THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE WHO SHALL SERVE A TERM OF ONE YEAR, RENEWABLE ONCE SUBJECT TO HIS OR HER STATUS AS A BOARD MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR SHALL PROPOSE ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE, WHO SHALL BE APPOINTED UPON APPROVAL BY A MAJORITY OF THE ENTIRE BOARD. MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF NOT LESS THAN THREE DIRECTORS. MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL SERVE A TERM OF ONE YEAR, RENEWABLE ONCE. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ONGOING REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE WORK OF THE COMMITTEE IS TO: HELP CREATE BOARD ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; RECOMMEND BOARD DIRECTORS ANNUALLY; ENCOURAGE BOARD DEVELOPMENT; PREPARE BOARD LEADERSHIP; AND ASSESS BOARD EFFECTIVENESS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COUNCIL TO ASSURE COMMUNITY CONNECTION AND STAKEHOLDER REPRESENTATION, WHICH SERVES IN AN ADVISORY ROLE TO THE BOARD. THE PRESIDENT SHALL DESIGNATE A CHAIR OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL. THE ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIR SHALL PROPOSE ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL, WHO SHALL BE APPOINTED UPON APPROVAL BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL HAVE NO BOARD VOTING RIGHTS. THE ADVISORY COUNCIL WILL HAVE REGULAR MEETINGS AND REPORT SEMIANNUALLY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE STAKEHOLDERS' VIEW OF THE STATE OF THE CORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
OVERSIGHT PROCESS FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.