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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
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Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Inspection
Name of the organization
BOTT RADIO NETWORK
Employer identification number
48-1185140
48-1185140
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 | PROMOTION OF THE WELFARE OF COMMUNITIES SERVED BY CREATING, PRODUCING AND BROADCASTING A UNIQUE PROGRAM FORMAT CONSISTING OF RELIGIOUS TEACHING, CURRENT EVENTS, NEWS AND OTHER PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAMMING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | DURING 2014, BOTT RADIO NETWORK (BRN) CREATED, PRODUCED AND BROADCAST ITS UNIQUE RADIO FORMAT CONSISTING OF RELIGIOUS TEACHING, CURRENT EVENTS, NEWS, AND OTHER PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAMMING 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR OVER AN EXPANDING NETWORK OF 100 RADIO STATIONS, THE INTERNET AND MOBILE DEVICES. THE RADIO SIGNAL REACHES LISTENERS IN 15 STATES WITH A COMBINED COVERAGE OF 51 MILLION PEOPLE, AND BRN HAS CONNECTED WITH PEOPLE VIA THE INTERNET AND MOBILE DEVICES IN MORE THAN 190 COUNTRIES. BRN HOSTED SEVEN MAJOR SPEAKER SERIES EVENTS CONNECTING THOUSANDS OF LISTENERS WITH ITS FEATURED TEACHERS IN FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS. THESE EVENTS PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE TEACHING MINISTRIES AIRED ON BRN TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL MESSAGE TO LISTENERS AND FURTHER THE VISION AND MISSION OF BRN. BRN ALSO CO-HOSTED THE "WAIT NO MORE" EVENT IN KANSAS CITY WHERE A CAPACITY CROWD GATHERED, AND 85 FAMILIES INITIATED THE PROCESS OF ADOPTING ORPHANS FROM FOSTER CARE. BRN SPONSORED OR PROMOTED MORE THAN 150 EVENTS, MEETINGS OR FORUMS IN MORE THAN 25 CITIES. THESE INCLUDE: - PROMOTION OF COMPASSION PREGNANCY CENTERS - CIVIL RIGHTS AWARENESS - PUBLIC POLICY ON EDUCATION - INTEGRITY AND ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE - HONORING COMMUNITY LEADERS AND PASTORS BRN PROVIDED EXTENSIVE BROADCASTING SERVICE TO PROMOTE AND INFORM COMMUNITIES ON THE ABOVE AND ON THE NEEDS OF THE LESS FORTUNATE - DOMESTICALLY AND IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. EMAIL, THE INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA WERE USED EXTENSIVELY TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BRN'S TEACHING AND PUBLIC SERVICE MISSION. EACH YEAR, BRN RECEIVES A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF LISTENER EMAILS AND OTHER FEEDBACK. AND OF THOSE, THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF BRN'S LISTENERS GIVE POSITIVE FEEDBACK REPORTING THAT THE PROGRAMMING HEARD ON BRN HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN HELPING WITH CHALLENGES IN PARENTING, MARRIAGES, DRUG ADDICTION, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND OTHER AREAS OF LIFE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A , LINE 2 | RICHARD P. BOTT, SHERLEY E. BOTT, AND RICHARD P. BOTT II HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP AND A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | A PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 (PREPARED BY THE CPA FIRM) IS DELIVERED TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO). THE CFO GOES THROUGH THE FORM 990 PAGE BY PAGE, MAKING SURE THAT IT AGREES WITH THE FINANCIAL REPORT. HE ALSO DETERMINES THAT ALL SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES AND ATTACHMENTS AGREE WITH THE FORM 990. DISCREPANCIES (IF ANY) OR QUESTIONS ARE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE TAX RETURN PREPARER BY THE CFO, EITHER IN WRITING OR BY TELEPHONE. THE PREPARER REVISES THE TAX RETURN, WHERE NECESSARY, AND ANSWERS THE CFO'S QUESTIONS. ONCE THE QUESTIONS ARE RESOLVED TO HIS SATISFACTION AND ANY AGREED UPON REVISIONS ARE MADE, A SECOND DRAFT IS DELIVERED TO THE CFO FOR HIS REVIEW. IF ALL IS CORRECT, THE CFO DELIVERS THE DRAFT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR HIS REVIEW. AFTER THE PRESIDENT'S QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY ANSWERED AND ANY FURTHER CHANGES ARE INCORPORATED, A FINAL DRAFT IS PRODUCED. THE CFO REVIEWS THE FINAL DRAFT AND VERIFIES THAT ALL CHANGES OR CORRECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE THEN PRESENTS THE FINAL FORM 990 TO THE PRESIDENT FOR HIS SIGNATURE. THE FORM 990 IS DELIVERED TO THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE 990. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS ARE COVERED UNDER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ANY CONFLICTS REVEALED BY A BOARD MEMBER OR OFFICER OR THAT ARE OTHERWISE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD ARE EVALUATED BY THE OTHER BOARD MEMBERS AND A DECISION RENDERED REGARDING THE TRANSACTION IN QUESTION. BOARD MEMBERS WITH POTENTIAL UNRESOLVED CONFLICTS CAN RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT BUT ARE EXCLUDED FROM OTHERWISE PARTICIPATING IN THE DELIBERATIONS AND THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | THE ORGANIZATION USES A COMPENSATION STUDY AND REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT. ONCE DETERMINED THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS PROCESS LAST TOOK PLACE IN 2010. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | BOTT RADIO NETWORK MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. IF AN EMAIL ADDRESS IS PROVIDED THESE DOCUMENTS ARE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION REQUESTED. IF A MAILING ADDRESS IS PROVIDED, THESE DOCUMENTS ARE SENT VIA CERTIFIED US MAIL WITH A RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | TRANSFER TO COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC. (1,272,404) |
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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