TY 2015 Form 990PF

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Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Information about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.

OMB No. 1545-0052

2015

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015

Name of foundation
CITIZEN'S TELEVISION INC

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)843 STATE STREET
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW HAVEN, CT06511

A Employer identification number

22-3148596

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(203) 562-2288

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address changeName change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here ............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trustOther taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$1,123,280J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)	(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(c) Adjusted net income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)	649,467
2	Check Sch. B .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities...
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......		212		212
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	649,679		0	212
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	81,623
14	Other employee salaries and wages......	236,127				236,127
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......	61,106				61,106
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........		180			180
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		16,761			16,761
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....		75			75
17	Interest...............	25,122				25,122
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...		60,067
20	Occupancy..............	3,297				3,297
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......	5,850				5,850
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		159,889			159,015
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	650,097		0		507,533
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	0				0
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	650,097		0		507,533
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-418
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			0
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...				212

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............		649	649
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........
	3	Accounts receivable 201,970
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	180,529	201,970	201,970
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........	3,377	11,861	11,861
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis 1,178,509
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) 269,709	957,510	908,800	908,800
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	1,141,416	1,123,280	1,123,280
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........	15,231	23,774
	18	Grants payable..................
	19	Deferred revenue.................
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )	565,121	538,860
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	580,352	562,634
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted..................	561,064	560,646
	25	Temporarily restricted...............
	26	Permanently restricted...............
		Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 27 through 31.
	27	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........
	28	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	29	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
	30	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	561,064	560,646
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	1,141,416	1,123,280

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

561,064

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

-418

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

560,646

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .

560,646

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Part IV

Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income

(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate, 2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		(b) How acquired P—Purchase D—Donation	(c) Date acquired (mo., day, yr.)	(d) Date sold (mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(f) Depreciation allowed (or allowable)	(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69	(j) Adjusted basis as of 12/31/69	(k) Excess of col. (i) over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 ...................		3

Part V

Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income

(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.

Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period? Yes No

If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.

1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.

(a) Base period years Calendar year (or tax year beginning in)	(b) Adjusted qualifying distributions	(c) Net value of noncharitable-use assets	(d) Distribution ratio (col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014	648,919	1,154,882	0.561892
2013
2012
2011
2010

Total of line 1, column (d) .....................

20.561892

Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years . . .

0.561892

Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....

1,106,751

Multiply line 4 by line 3......................

621,875

Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........

Add lines 5 and 6........................

621,875

Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............

507,533

If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.

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Part VI

Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)

1a	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check	1	0
	hereand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c	All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015	6a
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check hereif Form 2220 is attached.		8
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated tax	Refunded	11

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions

for definition)?.................................

If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. bullet

$ (2) On foundation managers. bullet

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),

and Part XV..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?

If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................

Yes

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............

Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had

advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address bullet

WWW.CITIZENSTV.NET

The books are in care of bullet

CITIZENS TELEVISION Telephone no. bullet

(203) 562-2288

Located at bullet

2666 STATE STREET2666 STATE STREETHAMDENCT ZIP+4 bullet

06517

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —Check here....... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ...... bullet

16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo

a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?

16 No

See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet

Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.

Yes

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? YesNo

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person?......................YesNo

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? YesNo

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? YesNo

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............YesNo

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......YesNo

If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here........ bullet

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year?......................YesNo

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation

or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved

by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)

the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine

if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?

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Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? YesNo

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............YesNo

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? YesNo

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................YesNo

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....YesNo

If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........YesNo

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract?.....................YesNo

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? YesNo

If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....

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Part VIII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).

(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)
DURVAL EVANS	MEMBER 1.00	0
49 LONG HILL TERRACE 49 LONG HILL TERRACE NEW HAVEN,CT06515	MEMBER 1.00	0
JENNIFER LITTLE-GREER	SECRETARY 2.00	0
498 GILBERT AVENUE 498 GILBERT AVENUE HAMDEN,CT06514	SECRETARY 2.00	0
STEPHEN ULLMAN	MEMBER 1.00	0
50 MURLYN ROAD 50 MURLYN ROAD HAMDEN,CT06518	MEMBER 1.00	0
DR PAUL MUSCO	PRESIDENT 2.00	0
227 FIRST AVENUE 227 FIRST AVENUE WEST HAVEN,CT06516	PRESIDENT 2.00	0
ANDREW GILFORD	VICE PRESIDE 2.00	0
105 MANSFIELD STREET 105 MANSFIELD STREET NEW HAVEN,CT06515	VICE PRESIDE 2.00	0
ADOLPHLES D KITT	TREASURER 2.00	0
1 BREWERY SQUARE T-509 1 BREWERY SQUARE T-509 NEW HAVEN,CT06513	TREASURER 2.00	0
SARA AZAM	MEMBER 1.00	0
1 FRANCES HUNTER DR 1 FRANCES HUNTER DR NEW HAVEN,CT06511	MEMBER 1.00	0
BRENDA FAY WRIGHT	MEMBER 1.00	0
843 STATE STREET NEW HAVEN,CT06511	MEMBER 1.00	0
JOSEPH L SCHOFIELD	EX-OFFICIO 40.00	81,623
278 MAIN STREET WEST HAVEN,CT06516	EX-OFFICIO 40.00	81,623

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."


(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
NONE









Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. bullet

Part IX-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1	CITIZENS TELEVISION PROVIDED NONCOMMERCIAL PUBLIC ACCESS CABLE TELEVISION CHANNELS FOR NEW HAVEN, HAMDEN, AND WEST HAVEN IN CONNECTICUT (OVERALL POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 230,000 PEOPLE). THE ORGANIZATION ALSO TRAINS CITIZENS IN THE USE OF EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF PROGRAMS, AIRS COMMUNITY PRODUCED TELEVISION PROGRAMS, ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY SERVICE, OUTREACH, AND NETWORKING THROUGH THE AIRING OF DEBATES, SEMINARS, AND ENCOURAGES PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT THROUGH THE AIRING OF GOVERNMENT MEETINGS.	650,097
2


3


4

Part IX-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1	N/A
2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... bullet

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Part X

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

325

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

1,123,280

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

1,123,605

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

1,123,605

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

16,854

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4

1,106,751

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................

55,338

Part XI

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................

Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......

Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

507,533

Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4

507,533

Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment

income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................

Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............

507,533

Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.

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Part XIII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(b) Years prior to 2014	(c) 2014	(d) 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
a Enter amount for 2014 only.......
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a From 2010......
b From 2011......
c From 2012......
d From 2013......
e From 2014......
fTotal of lines 3a through e........
4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 507,533
a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions)........
d Applied to 2015 distributable amount.....
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		507,533
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5		507,533
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........
e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............
f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2015 ..........
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......
8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
9Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2011....
b Excess from 2012....
c Excess from 2013....
d Excess from 2014....
e Excess from 2015....

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Part XIV

Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet

1996-05-23

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part X for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2015	(b) 2014	(c) 2013	(d) 2012	(e) Total
	212	414	32,979	2,004	35,609
b 85% of line 2a .........	180	352	28,032	1,703	30,267
c Qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4 for each year listed .....	507,533	648,919	1,473,106	580,724	3,210,282
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....	507,533	648,919	1,473,106	580,724	3,210,282
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part X, line 6 for each year listed...	36,892	38,496	36,788	14,055	126,231
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization
(4) Gross investment income

Part XV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here bullet

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. (see instructions) to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d.

aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

cAny submission deadlines:

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part XV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year

Total ................................. 3a

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part XVI-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........
4 Dividends and interest from securities....
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income.....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..
11 Other revenue: aTAPE SALES/DUBBING			2	212
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..				212

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

13212

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)
11B	SALE OF VIDEO TAPES ALLOWS LOCAL CITIZENS TO PRODUCE NON- COMMERCIAL PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION PROGRAMS, ALLOWS THE PRODUCER TO KEEP A COPY OF THE PROGRAM, AND ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO AIR THE PROGRAM MORE THAN ONCE. THE SALES PRICE OF THE VIDEO TAPES ALLOW THE ORGANIZATION TO COVER A PORTION OF THE COST.

Form 990-PF (2015)

Page 13

Part XVII

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Yes

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........YesNo

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below (see instr.)? Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2015)

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TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

CITIZEN'S TELEVISION INC

EIN:

22-3148596

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
AUDIT	6,290			6,290
BOOKKEEPING	10,471			10,471

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TY 2015 AmortizationSchedule

Name:

CITIZEN'S TELEVISION INC

EIN:

22-3148596

Description of Amortized Expenses	Date Acquired, Completed, or Expended	Amount Amortized	Deduction for Prior Years	Amortization Method	Current Year Amortization	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Total Amount of Amortization
DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS	2013-07-15	4,368	1,310	5.0000	874			2,184

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TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule

Name:

CITIZEN'S TELEVISION INC

EIN:

22-3148596

Description of Property	Date Acquired	Cost or Other Basis	Prior Years' Depreciation	Computation Method	Rate / Life (# of years)	Current Year's Depreciation Expense
99 CHEVROLET VAN	2002-11-19	9,103	9,103	S/L	5.0000
CANON PRINTER/COPIER	2007-12-31	6,069	6,069	S/L	5.0000
AZDEN 325ULT DUEL CHANNEL UHF	2008-12-01	710	710	S/L	5.0000
4 FULL HC CAMCORDERS	2009-09-29	2,792	2,792	S/L	5.0000
COMPUTER/GARD DRIVE	2009-06-30	1,530	1,530	S/L	5.0000
SWITCHER - VIDEO	2009-06-30	2,500	2,500	S/L	5.0000
CBL-IR4	2009-06-30	590	590	S/L	5.0000
2 LIGHT KITS AND 3 CAMERAS	2009-02-19	3,876	3,876	S/L	5.0000
MULTIPLES PROD DEVICES	2009-02-18	3,358	3,358	S/L	5.0000
CAROUSEL PLAYER AND 2 DSPS	2009-02-18	8,413	8,413	S/L	5.0000
TAPE DECKS	2009-04-01	17,826	17,826	S/L	5.0000
TRICASTER	2009-06-01	5,707	5,707	S/L	5.0000
OFFICE EQUIP	2009-09-30	800	800	S/L	5.0000
GRAPHICS GENERATOR	2009-06-30	2,500	2,500	S/L	5.0000
ENGINEERING COSTS	2009-06-30	14,276	14,276	S/L	5.0000
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT	2010-06-30	10,574	9,517	S/L	5.0000	1,057
LAPTOP COMPUTER	2010-02-28	725	725	S/L	3.0000
COMPUTER	2010-02-28	610	610	S/L	3.0000
OFFICE EQUIPMENT	1998-09-25	9,150	9,150	S/L	7.0000
2 COMPUTERS	2011-02-18	2,610	2,610	S/L	3.0000
1 COMPUTER	2011-02-25	2,063	2,063	S/L	3.0000
CABLE & VIDEO PROCESSORS	2011-03-31	1,570	1,177	S/L	5.0000	314
COMPUTER SERVER	2011-10-30	23,081	14,899	S/L	5.0000	4,616
CAMERAS AND ACCESORIES	2011-12-01	3,000	3,000	S/L	3.0000
2 - 82FT CUSTOM CAMERA CABLES	2011-12-31	1,585	951	S/L	5.0000	317
COMPUTER - OFFICE	2011-06-30	506	506	S/L	3.0000
FRONT DESK COMPUTER	2011-09-08	2,079	2,079	S/L	3.0000
CUSTOM CABLES	2012-12-18	5,684	2,274	S/L	5.0000	1,136
FOCUS REMOTE CONTROLS	2012-12-18	2,000	800	S/L	5.0000	400
4 CUSTOM CAMERA INTERFACE UNITS	2012-12-18	6,200	2,480	S/L	5.0000	1,240
4 TIME BASE CORRECTORS	2012-12-18	2,073	829	S/L	5.0000	415
DVD DUPLICATOR	2012-12-18	822	548	S/L	3.0000	274
4 STUDIO CAMERA'S	2012-11-30	32,144	13,393	S/L	5.0000	6,429
CAMERA	2012-04-30	600	533	S/L	3.0000	67
COMPUTER	2012-08-31	963	749	S/L	3.0000	214
TELEVISION	2012-08-31	691	538	S/L	3.0000	153
LAPTOP COMPUTER	2012-10-31	744	538	S/L	3.0000	206
BUILDING PURCHASED 2013	2013-07-15	802,277	48,137	S/L	25.0000	32,091
LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS 2013	2013-12-01	83,951	3,638	S/L	25.0000	3,358
PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT	2013-09-30	4,500	1,125	S/L	5.0000	900
LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS	2014-03-15	60,361	2,012	S/L	25.0000	2,414
LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS	2014-10-15	5,504	55	S/L	25.0000	220
SINGS	2014-04-30	3,462	330	S/L	7.0000	494
TELEPHONE SYSTEM	2014-02-14	1,110	145	S/L	7.0000	159
SECURITY SYSTEM	2014-02-01	7,540	1,382	S/L	5.0000	1,508
2 COMPUTERS	2014-06-30	3,678	613	S/L	3.0000	1,226
STUDIO DIMMER BUILT-IN FRESNEL LINGTING	2015-05-18	1,399		S/L	3.0000	272
STUDIO DIMMER BUILT-IN FRESNEL LIGHTING	2015-07-30	1,050		S/L	3.0000	146
VEDIO HEAD	2015-08-27	2,555		S/L	3.0000	284
HYPERDECK STUDIO PRO 2	2015-11-13	2,021		S/L	3.0000	112
MACKIE CHANNEL MIXER	2015-11-16	1,619		S/L	3.0000	45
TIGHROPE MEDIA	2015-12-31	3,590		S/L	5.0000

- TIN:

TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2

Name:

CITIZEN'S TELEVISION INC

EIN:

22-3148596

Category / Item	Cost / Other Basis	Accumulated Depreciation	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
FIXED ASSETS	1,178,509	269,709	908,800	908,800

- TIN:

TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule

Name:

CITIZEN'S TELEVISION INC

EIN:

22-3148596

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL	180			180

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

CITIZEN'S TELEVISION INC

EIN:

22-3148596

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXPENSES
DONATED SERVICES	32,070	32,070
TELEPHONE & UTILITIES	41,159	41,159
PRODUCTION	13,000	13,000
PROMOTIONAL & OUTREACH	32,119	32,119
INSURANCE	8,253	8,253
BUILDING MAINTNANCE	23,119	23,119
OFFICE SUPPLIES	5,552	5,552
NEW HAVEN BOA	1,350	1,350
POSTAGE	201	201
BANKING FEES	222	222
EQUIPMENT LEASE	210	210
STAFF DEVELOPMENT	1,727	1,727
SALES TAX	33	33

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

CITIZEN'S TELEVISION INC

EIN:

22-3148596

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
TAPE SALES/DUBBING	212		212

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule

Name:

CITIZEN'S TELEVISION INC

EIN:

22-3148596

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value
MORTGAGE PAYABLE	558,227	538,278
LINE OF CREDIT	6,894	582

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

CITIZEN'S TELEVISION INC

EIN:

22-3148596

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
CONSULTANTS	75			75