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
NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC
Employer identification number
75-2084961
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.") ....
16,378,792
17,206,356
19,416,818
19,387,678
19,730,909
92,120,553
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
16,378,792
17,206,356
19,416,818
19,387,678
19,730,909
92,120,553
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.
92,120,553
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..
16,378,792
17,206,356
19,416,818
19,387,678
19,730,909
92,120,553
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
233,859
340,877
399,110
670,489
499,737
2,144,072
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
40,691
32,636
25,648
43,915
45,430
188,320
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
43,816
14,625
58,441
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
94,511,386
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
265,957
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
97.470 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
97.360 %
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
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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
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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
NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC
Employer identification number
75-2084961
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE ORGANIZATION'S ORIGINAL BY-LAWS WERE DRAFTED IN 1985 AND LAST AMENDED IN 2002. DURING THE CURRENT TAX YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION'S BY-LAWS WERE AMENDED TO INCORPORATE BEST PRACTICES AND REFLECT CURRENT BOARD PROCEDURES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS PREPARED ANNUALLY BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT AND WITH SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION PROVIDED BY THE MANAGEMENT TEAM. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. DIRECTORS' COMMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT FOR THE FINAL VERSION OF THE FORM 990 THAT IS SUBMITTED TO THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST, IS AN INTERESTED PERSON WITH RESPECT TO ANY ENTITY IN THE NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC. SYSTEM OF WHICH THE CORPORATION IS A PART, AND HE OR SHE IS AN INTERESTED PERSON WITH RESPECT TO ALL ENTITIES IN THE STATION'S SYSTEM. A PERSON HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST IF THE PERSON HAS, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THROUGH BUSINESS, INVESTMENT OR FAMILY - A) A MATERIAL OWNERSHIP OR INVESTMENT INTEREST IN ANY ENTITY WITH WHICH THE CORPORATION HAS A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, OR B) A COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT WITH THE CORPORATION OR WITH ANY ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL WITH WHICH THE CORPORATION HAS A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, OR C) A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OWNERSHIP OR INVESTMENT IN, OR COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT WITH, THE ENTITY WITH WHICH THE CORPORATION IS NEGOTIATING A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF HIS OR HER FINANCIAL INTEREST AND MUST BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. DIRECTORS AND THE CEO SHOULD DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND OFFICERS SHOULD MAKE DISCLOSURE TO THE CEO. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD SHALL REPORT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE OR SHE SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
NTPB DEVELOPS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES COMPENSATION POLICIES/PROGRAMS AND PAY STRUCTURES THAT SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND VALUES, BASED UPON INTERNAL EQUITY AND EXTERNAL MARKET CONDITIONS. INDUSTRY COMPENSATION DATA ARE GATHERED FROM PBS (PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE), NPR (NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO) AND FROM PUBLIC BROADCASTING STATIONS IN SIMILAR-SIZED MARKETS. THESE DATA ARE CONSIDERED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO. THE CEO, CFO, AND SENIOR HR DIRECTOR DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC.'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED AT WWW.KERA.ORG.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
MARKET ENGINUITY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 209,945. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 839,779. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,049,724. DIGITAL CONVERGENCE ALLIANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 127,094. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 127,094. ACD DIRECT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 119,362. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 119,362. NIELSON MEDIA RESEARCH: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 93,288. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 20,353. TOTAL EXPENSES 113,641. RADIO RESEARCH CONSORTIUM: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 68,250. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 68,250. AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 45,450. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 45,450. ON-AIR FUNDRAISING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 30,413. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 30,413. STREAM GUYS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 29,639. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 29,639. PUBLIC RADIO INTERNATIONAL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 24,311. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 24,311. SEATONHILL PARTNERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,200. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 16,800. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 24,000. MARKETRON BROADCAST SOLUTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,345. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 13,378. TOTAL EXPENSES 16,723. PARAGON MEDIA STRATEGIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 15,686. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,686. TRAC MEDIA SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 11,500. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 11,500. POUNCE.COM: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,463. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,463. OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 589,999. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 71,752. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 67,692. TOTAL EXPENSES 729,443.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 80,493.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A:
NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC. AND NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION HAVE IDENTICAL GOVERNING BOARDS. THE HOURS REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN (B) REPRESENT THE NUMBER OF HOURS THESE INDIVIDUALS DEVOTE TO BOTH ORGANIZATIONS. IT WOULD BE ADMINISTRATIVELY IMPRACTICABLE FOR MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD TO BREAKOUT THEIR HOURS DEVOTED TO EACH ORGANIZATION.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.