Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 04-01-2018 , and ending 03-31-2019
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
 
% JAMES R BARR JR
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
977 CENTERVILLE TURNPIKE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA23463
D Employer identification number

54-0678752
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 328,673,807
F Name and address of principal officer:
GORDON ROBERTSON
977 CENTERVILLE TURNPIKE
VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23463
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.CBN.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1960
M State of legal domicile: VA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK'S MISSION IS PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST INTO ALL THE WORLD.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 7
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 4
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 1,456
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 4,218,291
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 209,403,823 194,813,244
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 502,667 727,843
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -944,544 1,132,382
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 115,712,447 118,534,326
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 324,674,393 315,207,795
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 34,928,252 31,285,966
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 84,067,497 88,269,840
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet29,883,323    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 200,712,311 200,579,052
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 319,708,060 320,134,858
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 4,966,333 -4,927,063
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 170,469,505 163,973,274
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 26,151,509 27,454,776
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 144,317,996 136,518,498
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK'S MISSION IS PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST INTO ALL THE WORLD.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 117,432,972 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 35,654,546 )
DOMESTIC PRODUCTION AND AIRING OF CHRISTIAN TELEVISION PROGRAMMING, INTERNET AND RADIO: THE 700 CLUB, A LIVE TELEVISION PROGRAM THAT AIRS WEEKDAYS FROM CBN BROADCAST FACILITIES, IS THE PRIMARY PROGRAM USED BY CBN TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. CBN IS ALSO AN INNOVATOR IN ITS USE OF CBN.COM TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS VIA THE INTERNET. CBN COMBINES BOTH FORMS OF MEDIA, TELEVISION AND INTERNET, IN THE CUTTING EDGE PROGRAM 700 CLUB INTERACTIVE. CBN LAUNCHED THE CBN NEWS CHANNEL, THE FIRST 24-HOUR CHRISTIAN TELEVISION NEWS CHANNEL, ON OCTOBER 1, 2018. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 126,315,052 including grants of $ 16,651,035 ) (Revenue $ 77,929,633 )
INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH: IN 2018, CBN PROGRAMS AND OTHER CONTENT WERE PRODUCED IN 85 LANGUAGES, AND WE HAVE WORKED IN 138 FOREIGN LANGUAGES SINCE INCEPTION. CBN BROADCAST PROGRAMS WERE VIEWED IN 159 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 15,916,888 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
THE PRAYER CENTER IS A DEPARTMENT OF CBN THAT PROVIDES SCRIPTURE BASED PRAYER, BIBLICAL LITERATURE, ACCOUNT SERVICE, AND PRODUCT ORDERS TO PEOPLE THROUGH CBN'S TELEPHONE PRAYER LINE, SOCIAL MEDIA PORTALS, AND EMAILS. IT ALSO PERFORMS OUTBOUND CALLING FOR MINISTRY AND FUNDRAISING PURPOSES. IN 2018, THE PRAYER CENTER DEPARTMENT HANDLED 140,474 OUTBOUND AND 2,627,295 INBOUND PHONE CALLS. A TOTAL OF 9,131 PEOPLE PRAYED THE PRAYER OF SALVATION WITH OUR PRAYER CENTER EMPLOYEES AND 10,217 PEOPLE REDEDICATED THEIR LIFE TO CHRIST. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 12,036,312 including grants of $ 12,036,312 ) (Revenue $   )
SUPPORT OF OPERATION BLESSING INTERNATIONAL
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,598,619 including grants of $ 2,598,619 ) (Revenue $   )
SUPPORT OF OTHER DOMESTIC CHARITIES & INDIVIDUALS
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 14,634,931 including grants of $ 14,634,931 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet274,299,843
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
Yes
 
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV........................Click to see attachment
28a
Yes
 
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
249
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
1,456
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
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5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N .....
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income?
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O ................
16
 
No
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
7
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
4
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletJAMES R BARR JR977 CENTERVILLE TRNPK   VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23463 (757) 226-7000
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Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) AE ROBERTSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
 2.0
.................
1.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) MG ROBERTSON......................................................................
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
 20.0
.................
20.0 		X   X       20,314 0 243,026
(3) GORDON P ROBERTSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR/CEO
 60.0
.................
10.0 		X   X       581,991 0 29,668
(4) CHARLES F FAY......................................................................
DIRECTOR THRU 1/15/19
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(5) WILLIAM L MCCONKEY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           9,000 0 0
(6) DAVID A PENTECOST......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) THOMAS M SALTSGIVER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) BENNY YOUNT......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) ROBERT L ALLMAN......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 55.0
.................
0.0 		    X       211,888 0 26,435
(10) JAMES R BARR JR......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT/CFO
 50.0
.................
5.0 		    X       223,983 0 29,131
(11) MIHAI BOCARNEA......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 50.0
.................
0.0 		    X       142,908 0 13,586
(12) JAY L COMISKEY......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 45.0
.................
0.0 		    X       131,862 0 19,679
(13) GG CONKLIN......................................................................
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
 50.0
.................
0.0 		    X       69,108 0 7,602
(14) MARVIN B EDWARDS......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 55.0
.................
0.0 		    X       217,190 0 14,994
(15) DAVID K GRIFFITH......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 50.0
.................
0.0 		    X       257,449 0 22,662
(16) ANDREW W KNOX......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 45.0
.................
0.0 		    X       159,339 0 25,684
(17) CHRIS A MITCHELL SR......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 50.0
.................
0.0 		    X       110,740 0 5,477
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) RANDY J MORELL........................................................................
VP/ASST SECRETARY
 49.0
.......................1.0 		    X       225,599 0 22,733
(19) STEPHEN J PALSER........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       107,730 0 36,917
(20) BARBARA W RITTER........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 45.0
.......................0.0 		    X       143,481 0 20,079
(21) MICHAEL STONECYPHER........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       234,039 0 28,373
(22) EDIE L WASSERBERG........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       217,731 0 15,635
(23) DAVID BRODY........................................................................
SR. CORRESPONDENT
 50.0
.......................0.0 		        X   190,248 0 25,674
(24) JOSEPH F FITZPATRICK........................................................................
ASSOC. GENERAL COUNSEL
 45.0
.......................0.0 		        X   186,558 0 22,979
(25) TERRY MEEUWSEN........................................................................
CO-HOST
 55.0
.......................0.0 		        X   274,194 0 29,827
(26) FRANK T NICO........................................................................
EXEC. DIR. OF PLANNED GIVING
 55.0
.......................0.0 		        X   173,594 0 19,974
(27) BENJAMIN STROUP........................................................................
DIR. OF STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
 60.0
.......................0.0 		        X   221,731 0 28,255
(28) MICHAEL D LITTLE........................................................................
CHIEF REP TO ISRAEL/FMR PRES.
 40.0
.......................0.0 		          X 344,303 0 20,373




1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 4,454,980 0 708,763
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet65
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
PROGRESSO CONSULTING LLC,
1502 ANTLER CIRCLE
VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23464 		TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 1,002,416
TIERPOINT LLC,
12444 POWERSCOURT DR SUITE 450
ST LOUIS,MO63131 		DATA SERVICES 460,123
HARTOG BAER HAND APC,
4 ORINDA WAY SUITE 200-D
ORINDA,CA94563 		LEGAL 294,777
DARWILL INC,
11900 WEST ROOSEVELT ROAD
HILLSDALE,IL60162 		PRINTING AND MAILING 269,376
RED SEAT VENTURES LLC,
381 PARK AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 1201
NEW YORK,NY23060 		DIGITAL MANAGEMENT 249,269
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet13
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 27,536
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 826,545
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 193,959,163
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1,207,832
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 194,813,244
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a INCOME FROM TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATES 515100 727,843 727,843    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....MediumBullet 727,843
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 1,405,042     1,405,042
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 1,109,904     1,109,904
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   652,734
b Less: rental expenses   0
c Rental income or (loss) 0 652,734
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 652,734   113,023 539,711
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 104,798 12,786,613
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 464,836 12,699,235
c Gain or (loss) -360,038 87,378
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet -272,660     -272,660
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 826,545of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 89,000
b Less: direct expenses ...b 278,916
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -189,916   -189,916
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 0
b Less: direct expenses ...b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 520,373
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 23,025
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 497,348 497,348    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a Barter/Other Air Time 515100 111,462,877 111,462,877    
b Advertising 541800 3,895,051   3,895,051  
c International Revenue (Religious) 900099 817,011 817,011    
d All other revenue .... 289,317 79,100 210,217  
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 116,464,256
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 315,207,795 113,584,179 4,218,291 2,592,081
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 14,031,383 14,031,383
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 603,548 603,548
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16. 16,651,035 16,651,035
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,600,061 2,215,492 1,083,976 300,593
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 968,403 443,912 364,676 159,815
7 Other salaries and wages 66,218,651 50,417,646 6,079,189 9,721,816
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,930,741 1,469,605 186,184 274,952
9 Other employee benefits ....... 10,327,972 7,202,536 1,593,335 1,532,101
10 Payroll taxes ........... 5,224,012 3,994,334 494,514 735,164
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 334,413 156,270 162,833 15,310
c Accounting ........... 315,001 82,961 229,339 2,701
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 8,501,386 7,082,824 675,302 743,260
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,896,115 923,549 23,989 948,577
13 Office expenses ....... 2,454,948 2,060,739 161,389 232,820
14 Information technology ...... 4,164,019 2,793,891 787,339 582,789
15 Royalties .. 3 3 0 0
16 Occupancy ........... 4,545,057 3,406,119 960,422 178,516
17 Travel ............ 4,899,605 3,982,760 376,814 540,031
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 921,330 565,582 62,288 293,460
20 Interest ........... 690,672 368,167 307,694 14,811
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 8,881,683 7,180,589 1,154,260 546,834
23 Insurance ... 1,663,649 1,064,881 398,281 200,487
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a Affiliate Airtime 138,999,222 134,257,770   4,741,452
b POSTAGE/PRINTING/SUPPLIES 6,645,231 1,474,259 120,615 5,050,357
c Production / Cast & Talent 6,034,397 5,779,264   255,133
d Small Equipment & Parts 1,651,069 1,390,751 18,368 241,950
e All other expenses 7,981,252 4,699,973 710,885 2,570,394
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 320,134,858 274,299,843 15,951,692 29,883,323
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 112,947,188 80,440,613 6,544,178 25,962,397
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 18,643,144 1 19,199,986
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 6,969,781 2 4,695,163
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 63,696,024 3 60,352,290
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,242,789 4 1,588,942
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L .............
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L ..............
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 386,570 8 482,735
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 1,703,326 9 1,811,450
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 167,232,333
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 138,642,486 30,902,119 10c 28,589,847
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 12,880,044 11 15,833,413
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 1,088,306 12 813,038
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 13,870,328 13 13,610,253
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 19,087,074 15 16,996,157
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 170,469,505 16 163,973,274
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 17,334,656 17 18,284,717
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 380,004 19 444,357
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 8,436,849 25 8,725,702
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 26,151,509 26 27,454,776
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 62,958,254 27 62,269,259
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 77,240,707 28 70,210,070
29 Permanently restricted net assets 4,119,035 29 4,039,169
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 144,317,996 33 136,518,498
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 170,469,505 34 163,973,274
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
315,207,795
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
320,134,858
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-4,927,063
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
144,317,996
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
16,367
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-2,888,802
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
136,518,498
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
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 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv), 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and 170(b)(1)(A)(ix)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, 8, or 9 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) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 172,888,093 183,138,094 194,404,924 209,403,823 194,813,244 954,648,178
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 172,888,093 183,138,094 194,404,924 209,403,823 194,813,244 954,648,178
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).. 0
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 954,648,178
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 172,888,093 183,138,094 194,404,924 209,403,823 194,813,244 954,648,178
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 2,622,672 2,447,110 2,214,326 2,504,637 3,054,657 12,843,402
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 0 167,402 0 0 0 167,402
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..           0
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 967,658,982
12
12
565,889,127
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
98.655 %
15
15
98.634 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (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) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2018 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2018
1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
a From 2013.......  
b From 2014.......  
c From 2015.......  
d From 2016.......  
e From 2017.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2018 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2013 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2018 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2018, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2014......  
b Excess from 2015.....  
c Excess from 2016.....  
d Excess from 2017.....  
e Excess from 2018.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Name of the organization
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2
Name of organization
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
  		Employer identification number
54-0678752
Part I
Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Page 3
Name of organization
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
  		Employer identification number

54-0678752
Part II
Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Page 4
Name of organization
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
  		Employer identification number

54-0678752
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...............................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
Yes
 
20,777
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
No
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
Yes
 
11,000
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
31,777
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II-B, LINE 1E The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. occasionally attempts to influence public opinion on federal and state legislation at a grass roots level. During FY19, CBN made grass roots lobbying statements on "The 700 Clubcbn.com in which it encouraged viewers to take action with respect to specific legislation.
Part II-B Line 1i CBN spent approximately $11,000 to create, promote and deliver an online petition on a matter of federal legislation of importance to the ministry.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 4,119,035 762,122 744,148 805,809 855,413
b Contributions ...   3,325,627      
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 76,117 50,613 65,631 -37,706 -1,979
d Grants or scholarships ... 155,983 19,327 47,657 23,955 47,625
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 4,039,169 4,119,035 762,122 744,148 805,809
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ..... 0 13,602,427 13,602,427
b Buildings .... 0 34,411,618 29,423,861 4,987,757
c Leasehold improvements 0 10,377,487 8,268,868 2,108,619
d Equipment ....   99,106,463 92,151,356 6,955,107
e Other .....   9,734,338 8,798,401 935,937
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 28,589,847
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)PRODUCTION COSTS 13,610,253 C
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet 13,610,253
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) FIDUCIARY ASSETS 9,700,712
(2) CASH VALUE - LIFE INSURANCE 1,738,999
(3) A/R - ESTATE DISTRIBUTIONS 5,121,099
(4) OTHER 435,347
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 16,996,157
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
DEFERRED FIDUCIARY INCOME 6,311,854
LIFE LOAN AGREEMENTS 1,106,507
CAPITAL LEASES 798,567
OTHER 508,774
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 8,725,702
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 THE MINISTRY RECOGNIZES OR DERECOGNIZES ITS TAX POSITIONS BASED ON A "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" THRESHOLD. THIS APPLIES TO POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean 2 22 Program Services SEE PART V 7,142,928
East Asia and the Pacific 16 715 Program Services SEE PART V 21,528,322
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 2 47 Program Services SEE PART V 16,369,064
Middle East and North Africa 2 20 Program Services SEE PART V 11,262,672
North America 2 33 Program Services SEE PART V 3,585,365
Russia and the Newly Independent States 5 159 Program Services SEE PART V 8,587,289
South America 1 5 Program Services SEE PART V 30,299,608
South Asia 1 36 Program Services SEE PART V 4,866,754
Sub-Saharan Africa 6 89 Program Services SEE PART V 22,673,050
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 37 1,126 126,315,052
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 37 1,126 126,315,052
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Central America and the Caribbean Christian Outreach 134,050        
Central America and the Caribbean Christian Outreach 102,142        
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 78,037        
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 37,725        
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 34,207        
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 30,000        
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 23,048        
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 22,384        
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 21,644        
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 21,392        
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 19,271        
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 17,005        
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 16,573        
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 16,102        
Central America and the Caribbean Support of Orhpans 13,811        
Central America and the Caribbean Christian Outreach 13,233        
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 10,886        
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 9,240        
Central America and the Caribbean Christian Outreach 7,162        
Central America and the Caribbean Christian Outreach 6,623        
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 6,125        
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 5,958        
Central America and the Caribbean Christian Outreach 5,953        
Central America and the Caribbean Christian Outreach 5,234        
Central America and the Caribbean Christian Outreach 5,173        
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 201,708        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 184,487        
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 127,638        
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 127,297        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 106,525        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 100,905        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 84,560        
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 76,800        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 55,000        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 51,020        
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 31,847        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 27,680        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 27,223        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 26,119        
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 21,960        
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 21,400        
East Asia and the Pacific Earthquake Relief 17,789        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 17,205        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 17,200        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 14,496        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 14,444        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 13,731        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 12,931        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 12,761        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 12,687        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 12,250        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 10,208        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 10,115        
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 9,515        
East Asia and the Pacific Earthquake Relief 8,578        
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 8,507        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 7,867        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 7,669        
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 7,649        
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 6,862        
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 6,806        
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Education 5,104        
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 5,062        
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 114,937        
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 106,547        
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 33,783        
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 33,250        
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 27,091        
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Christian Outreach 25,000        
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Christian Outreach 19,205        
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 18,904        
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 17,000        
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 16,000        
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 15,000        
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 12,000        
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 9,500        
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Christian Outreach 8,797        
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 5,500        
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 235,000        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 138,164        
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 132,000        
Middle East and North Africa Support of Israel 100,000        
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 98,087        
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 85,929        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 58,743        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 43,033        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 36,075        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 29,100        
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 23,497        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 22,000        
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 20,000        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 20,000        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 19,391        
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 18,142        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 18,142        
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 15,042        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 13,220        
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 12,790        
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 12,022        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 12,000        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 11,475        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 10,383        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 10,284        
Middle East and North Africa Support of Israel 10,000        
Middle East and North Africa Support of Israel 10,000        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 9,512        
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 9,481        
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 9,290        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 8,197        
Middle East and North Africa Support of Israel 7,610        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 6,223        
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 6,223        
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 5,379        
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 5,184        
North America Christian Outreach     266,317 SERVICES BOOK
North America Humanitarian 50,700        
North America Christian Outreach 22,829        
North America Christian Outreach 19,024        
North America Humanitarian 11,381        
North America Humanitarian 9,512        
North America Christian Outreach 9,150        
North America Humanitarian 8,435        
North America Humanitarian 5,403        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 331,177        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 281,529        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 235,033        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 140,219        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 81,660        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 67,150        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 49,186        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 45,000        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 43,953        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 41,916        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 29,500        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 27,000        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 24,022        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 23,428        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 20,700        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 20,000        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 20,000        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 17,392        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 16,841        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 15,200        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 15,170        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 14,974        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 14,211        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 13,556        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 12,720        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 11,285        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 10,240        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 9,500        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 9,360        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 7,451        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 6,000        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 5,756        
Russia and the Newly Independent States Orphan Care 5,486        
South America Christian Outreach 170,060        
South America Humanitarian 44,399        
South America Christian Outreach 40,939        
South America Christian Outreach 27,579        
South America Christian Outreach 26,400        
South America Humanitarian 25,796        
South America Christian Outreach 24,641        
South America Humanitarian 24,000        
South America Humanitarian 12,500        
South America Humanitarian 9,614        
South America Humanitarian 9,600        
South America Humanitarian 6,000        
South Asia Humanitarian 80,000        
South Asia Humanitarian 65,768        
South Asia Humanitarian 49,435        
South Asia Humanitarian 38,835        
South Asia Christian Outreach 36,505        
South Asia Christian Outreach 24,570        
South Asia Humanitarian 17,094        
South Asia Humanitarian 11,568        
South Asia Christian Outreach 11,077        
South Asia Christian Outreach 9,516        
South Asia Christian Outreach 9,209        
South Asia Humanitarian 8,584        
South Asia Humanitarian 5,523        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 1,008,512        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 151,429        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 138,568        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 95,750        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 71,423        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 56,500        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 51,929        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 51,360        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 48,000        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 45,280        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 38,546        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 36,652        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 35,543        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 29,214        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 27,604        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 26,800        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 25,000        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 24,693        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 24,120        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 23,049        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 22,000        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 20,916        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 20,355        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 20,122        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 19,636        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 19,250        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 18,400        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 18,200        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 16,991        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 15,000        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 14,880        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 14,843        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 14,700        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 14,488        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 14,400        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 14,400        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 13,668        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 12,052        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 12,000        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 11,804        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 11,140        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 10,050        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 9,786        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 8,040        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 7,584        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 7,342        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 7,200        
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 6,544        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 6,368        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 5,583        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 5,292        
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 5,116        
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Humanitarian Relief Central America and the Caribbean       400,404 SEE PART V BOOK
Humanitarian Relief East Asia and the Pacific       2,063,631 See Part V Book
Humanitarian Relief Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)       68,095 See Part V Book
Humanitarian Relief Middle East and North Africa       446,455 See Part V Book
Humanitarian Relief North America       110,909 See Part V Book
Humanitarian Relief Russia and the Newly Independent States       2,388,826 See Part V Book
Humanitarian Relief South America       299,108 See Part V Book
Humanitarian Relief South Asia       684,457 See Part V Book
Humanitarian Relief Sub-Saharan Africa       737,529 See Part V Book
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2 CBN MONITORS ITS INTERNATIONAL GRANTS IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS TO DETERMINE THAT THE GRANTEE IS PERFORMING WORK CONSISTENT WITH CBN'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES: 1) REVIEWING WRITTEN REPORTS FROM GRANTEES ON THE USE OF THE FUNDS; 2) PERSONNEL VISITS TO SELECTED PROJECTS FUNDED BY GRANTS; 3) PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF GRANTEE'S USE OF FUNDS AND 4) INTERNAL AUDIT TESTS ON A SAMPLE BASIS.
SCHEDULE F, Part I, Line 3, Column (a) IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN, CBN HAS OFFICES IN COSTA RICA AND GUATEMALA. IN THE FISCAL YEAR, WHICH ENDED MARCH 31, 2019, IN THIS REGION CBN TELEVISION PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST IN COSTA RICA, EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, PANAMA AND THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS. DURING FY19, CBN STAFF HANDLED INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS, EMAILS, AND LETTERS. CBN SPONSORED A VARIETY OF SPECIAL MINISTRY EVENTS AND HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS. A TOTAL OF 570,000 UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES. SCHEDULE F, Part I, Line 3, Column (a) IN EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, CBN HAS OFFICES LOCATED IN CAMBODIA, CHINA, HONG KONG, INDONESIA, MYANMAR, PHILIPPINES, SOUTH KOREA, AND THAILAND. IN THIS REGION, IN THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, CBN TELEVISION PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST IN AUSTRALIA, CAMBODIA, HONG KONG, INDONESIA, LAOS, MONGOLIA, MYANMAR, NEW ZEALAND, PHILIPPINES, SOUTH KOREA, THAILAND AND TAIWAN ON STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGION INCLUDING SATELLITE SERVICES COVERING THE REGION. DURING FY19, CBN STAFF HANDLED INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS, EMAILS, AND LETTERS. CBN SPONSORED A VARIETY OF SPECIAL MINISTRY EVENTS AND HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS. A TOTAL OF 5.1 MILLION UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES. SCHEDULE F, Part I, Line 3, Column (a) IN EUROPE, CBN HAS OFFICES IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY. DURING FY19, CBN TELEVISION PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST ON STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGION, INCLUDING SATELLITE SERVICES COVERING THE REGION. CBN STAFF HANDLED INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS, EMAILS, AND LETTERS. A TOTAL OF 540,000 UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES. SCHEDULE F, Part I, Line 3, Column (a) IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA, CBN HAS TWO OFFICES IN ISRAEL AND BROADCASTS TELEVISION PROGRAMS ON BROADCAST AND SATELLITE STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. DURING FY19, CBN STAFF HANDLED INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS, EMAILS, AND LETTERS. CBN SPONSORED A VARIETY OF SPECIAL MINISTRY EVENTS AND HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS. A TOTAL OF 2.0 MILLION UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES. SCHEDULE F, Part I, Line 3, Column (a) IN NORTH AMERICA, CBN HAS OFFICES IN MEXICO AND CANADA. IN THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, CBN TELEVISION PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST ON STATIONS IN MEXICO AND IN CANADA AND COULD BE SEEN ON SATELLITE IN BOTH COUNTRIES. DURING FY19, CBN STAFF HANDLED INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS, EMAILS, AND LETTERS. CBN SPONSORED A VARIETY OF SPECIAL MINISTRY EVENTS AND HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS. A TOTAL OF 620,000 UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES. SCHEDULE F, Part I, Line 3, Column (a) IN RUSSIA AND THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES, CBN HAS OFFICES IN UKRAINE AND RUSSIA. IN THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, CBN TELEVISION PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST ON STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGION INCLUDING SATELLITE SERVICES COVERING THE REGION. DURING FY19, CBN STAFF HANDLED INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS, EMAILS, AND LETTERS. CBN SPONSORED A VARIETY OF SPECIAL MINISTRY EVENTS AND HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS. A TOTAL OF 1.1 MILLION UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES.
SCHEDULE F, Part I, Line 3, Column (a) IN SOUTH AMERICA, CBN HAS AN OFFICE IN PERU. IN THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, CBN TELEVISION PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST IN ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR, GUYANA, PARAGUAY, PERU, SURINAME, URUGUAY, AND VENEZUELA. CBN ASSISTED IN PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE, FOOD, WATER, LIVELIHOOD ASSISTANCE AND OTHER TYPES OF HUMANITARIAN RELIEF BENEFICIARIES. A TOTAL OF 970,000 UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES. SCHEDULE F, Part I, Line 3, Column (a) IN SOUTH ASIA, CBN HAS AN OFFICE IN INDIA. IN THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, CBN PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST IN OR TO INDIA, NEPAL, SRI LANKA AND PAKISTAN ON TERRESTRIAL AND SATELLITE TELEVISION STATIONS. DURING FY19, CBN STAFF HANDLED INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS, EMAILS, AND LETTERS CBN SPONSORED A VARIETY OF SPECIAL MINISTRY EVENTS. CBN ALSO ASSISTED IN PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE, FOOD, WATER, DISASTER RELIEF, AND LIVELIHOOD ASSISTANCE. A TOTAL OF 1.3 Million UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES.
SCHEDULE F, Part I, Line 3, Column (a) IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, CBN HAS OFFICES IN GHANA, LIBERIA, KENYA, NIGERIA, SENEGAL AND SOUTH AFRICA. IN THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, CBN PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST IN 33 COUNTRIES ON TERRESTRIAL AND CABLE STATIONS, AS WELL AS ON SATELLITE STATIONS COVERING MUCH OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENT. DURING FY19, CBN STAFF HANDLED INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS, EMAILS, TEXT MESSAGES, AND LETTERS. CBN SPONSORED A VARIETY OF SPECIAL MINISTRY EVENTS. CBN ALSO ASSISTED IN PROVIDING DISASTER RELIEF, MEDICAL CARE, FOOD AND WATER. A TOTAL OF 610,000 UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

Dinner
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

0
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
915,545
 
 
915,545

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
826,545
 
 
826,545
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
89,000
 
 
89,000



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 5,000     5,000
7 Food and beverages . . . 80,216     80,216
8 Entertainment . . . . 94,635     94,635
9 Other direct expenses . . . 99,065     99,065
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 278,916
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -189,916
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
 
Employer identification number
54-0678752
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) OPERATION BLESSING INT'L RELIEF & DEVELOP
977 Centerville Tpke
Virginia Beach,VA23463 		54-1382657 501(c)(3) 11,467,577 568,735 Book Services Humanitarian
(2) REGENT UNIVERSITY
1000 Regent Univ Dr
Virginia Beach,VA23464 		54-1061178 501(c)(3) 11,439       Christian Education
(3) A FAMILY FOR EVERY ORPHAN
PO Box 34628
Seattle,WA98124 		26-4015124 501(c)(3) 40,000       Orphan Adoption
(4) CHRIS KYLE FROG FOUNDATION
PO Box 1337
Midlothian,TX76065 		47-2101671 501(c)(3) 40,000       Military Assistance
(5) Elijah Rising
5818 Southwest Highway
Houston,TX77057 		46-1885871 501(c)(3) 6,000       Christian Education
(6) Enough is Enough
PO Box 1532
Glen Falls,VA22066 		52-1877802 501(c)(3) 10,000       Internet Child Safety
(7) HARVEST TIME
3100 Briar Cliff Ave
Fort Smith,AR72908 		71-0507970 501(c)(3) 11,150       Humanitarian
(8) HOLDING HANDS CDC
2355 Jacksonburg Rd
Hamilton,OH45011 		11-3712687 501(c)(3) 10,000       Humanitarian
(9) JESUS CALLS INTERNATIONAL INC
PO Box 565888
Dallas,TX75356 		22-2996968 501(c)(3) 160,000       Christian Outreach
(10) Joy Ministries Evangelistic Association
PO Box 65036
Virginia Beach,VA23467 		54-1514185 501(c)(3) 42,000       Aid Vulnerable Kids
(11) Latisha's House Foundation
PO Box 5817
Williamsburg,VA23185 		90-0949431 501(c)(3) 49,000       Anti-Trafficking
(12) LOOM INTERNATIONAL
17 SE 3rd Ave
Portland,OR97214 		27-2924621 501(c)(3) 15,000       Humanitarian
(13) LOVING & CARING FOR THE HOMELESS
4109 Stillwood Ct
Virginia Beach,VA23456 		54-1759035 501(c)(3) 15,600       Women's Shelter
(14) Mission Force
1917 EVERGREEN RD
THOMPSONS STN,TN37179 		82-2468927 501(c)(3) 10,000       Support of Military
(15) MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE
7507 SW 44th St
Oklahoma City,OK73179 		27-3444987 501(c)(3) 25,000       Bible Museum
(16) One Voice Student Missions
1605 E Elizabeth St
Pasadena,CA91104 		46-3045887 501(c)(3) 15,000       Christian Outreach
(17) Paul Wilbur Ministries
8750 Perimeter Park Blvd
Jacksonville,FL32216 		31-1421807 501(c)(3) 100,000       Christian Outreach
(18) Reboot Combat Recovery
PO Box 381
Pleasant View,TN37146 		45-3305357 501(c)(3) 48,000       Support of Military
(19) Rock Church International
640 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach,VA23464 		54-0884563 501(c)(3) 50,000       CHRISTIAN OUTREACH
(20) The Salvation Army
1420 BOA Center
Norfolk,VA23510 		22-2406433 501(c)(3) 10,000       Christian Outreach
(21) Sentara Foundation
6015 Poplar Hall Dr
Norfolk,VA23502 		52-1271901 501(c)(3) 750,000       Medical
(22) THE SHEPHERD'S CROOK MINISTRIES
6515 Taylor Trace Lane
Hamilton,OH45011 		01-0561554 501(c)(3) 12,000       Orphan Adoption
(23) Shield of Faith Missions
11928 Sheldon Road
Tampa,FL33626 		45-3565213 501(c)(3) 30,000       Support of Military
(24) UNITED IN HIM
PO Box 6003
Virginia Beach,VA23456 		13-4220002 501(c)(3) 14,100       Humanitarian
(25) United Jewish Federation of Tidewater
5000 Corp Woods Dr
Virginia Beach,VA23462 		54-0535603 501(c)(3) 145,000       Religious Outreach
(26) United Way of South Hampton Roads
2515 Walmer Ave
Norfolk,VA23513 		54-0506322 501(c)(3) 275,000       Humanitarian
(27) Virginia Beach Adaptive Watersports
3007 Cape Henry Ct
Virginia Beach,VA23451 		47-4842495 501(c)(3) 10,400       Support of Military
(28) VIRGINIA BEACH JUSTICE INITIATIVE
1705 Todds Ln
Hampton,VA23666 		45-5223463 501(c)(3) 25,500       Anti-Trafficking
2
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28
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2018

Schedule I (Form 990) 2018
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) Benevolence   33,999      
(2) Support of Military Families   569,549      
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
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SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 CBN MONITORS ITS DOMESTIC GRANTS IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS TO Determine THAT THE GRANTEE IS PERFORMING WORK CONSISTENT WITH CBN'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES: 1) REVIEWING WRITTEN REPORTS FROM GRANTEES ON THE USE OF THE FUNDS; 2) PERSONNEL VISITS TO SELECTED PROJECTS FUNDED BY GRANTS; 3)PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF GRANTEE'S USE OF FUNDS AND 4) INTERNAL AUDIT TESTS ON A SAMPLE BASIS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Name of the organization
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2018

Schedule J (Form 990) 2018
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1MG ROBERTSON
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
  		 
-------------
  		20,314
-------------
  		0
-------------
0 		217,054
-------------
25,972 		237,368
-------------
25,972 		 
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2GORDON P ROBERTSON
DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR/CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 574,564
-------------
  		3,863
-------------
  		3,564
-------------
  		11,000
-------------
0 		18,668
-------------
0 		611,659
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
3ROBERT L ALLMAN
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 209,536
-------------
  		358
-------------
  		1,994
-------------
  		7,608
-------------
0 		18,827
-------------
0 		238,323
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
4JAMES R BARR JR
VICE PRESIDENT/CFO 		(i)

(ii)		 221,572
-------------
  		322
-------------
  		2,089
-------------
  		9,069
-------------
0 		20,062
-------------
0 		253,114
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
5MIHAI BOCARNEA
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 141,382
-------------
  		282
-------------
  		1,244
-------------
  		5,800
-------------
0 		7,786
-------------
0 		156,494
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
6JAY L COMISKEY
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 129,802
-------------
  		310
-------------
  		1,750
-------------
  		5,400
-------------
0 		14,279
-------------
0 		151,541
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
7MARVIN B EDWARDS
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 212,055
-------------
  		286
-------------
  		4,849
-------------
  		7,608
-------------
0 		7,386
-------------
0 		232,184
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
8DAVID K GRIFFITH
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 254,841
-------------
  		286
-------------
  		2,322
-------------
  		2,600
-------------
0 		20,062
-------------
0 		280,111
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
9ANDREW W KNOX
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 158,649
-------------
  		353
-------------
  		337
-------------
  		6,600
-------------
0 		19,084
-------------
0 		185,023
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
10RANDY J MORELL
VP/ASST SECRETARY 		(i)

(ii)		 203,165
-------------
  		14,664
-------------
  		7,770
-------------
  		9,200
-------------
0 		13,533
-------------
0 		248,332
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
11BARBARA W RITTER
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 139,759
-------------
  		282
-------------
  		3,440
-------------
  		5,800
-------------
0 		14,279
-------------
0 		163,560
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
12MICHAEL STONECYPHER
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 224,479
-------------
  		7,439
-------------
  		2,121
-------------
  		9,200
-------------
0 		19,173
-------------
0 		262,412
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
13EDIE L WASSERBERG
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 208,558
-------------
  		3,425
-------------
  		5,748
-------------
  		8,481
-------------
0 		7,154
-------------
0 		233,366
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
14DAVID BRODY
SR. CORRESPONDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 186,696
-------------
  		2,627
-------------
  		925
-------------
  		5,612
-------------
0 		20,062
-------------
0 		215,922
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
15JOSEPH F FITZPATRICK
ASSOC. GENERAL COUNSEL 		(i)

(ii)		 178,348
-------------
  		3,303
-------------
  		4,907
-------------
  		7,420
-------------
0 		15,559
-------------
0 		209,537
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
16TERRY MEEUWSEN
CO-HOST 		(i)

(ii)		 266,978
-------------
  		358
-------------
  		6,858
-------------
  		11,000
-------------
0 		18,827
-------------
0 		304,021
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
17FRANK T NICO
EXEC. DIR. OF PLANNED GIVING 		(i)

(ii)		 153,331
-------------
  		16,133
-------------
  		4,130
-------------
  		6,154
-------------
0 		13,820
-------------
0 		193,568
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
18BENJAMIN STROUP
DIR. OF STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT 		(i)

(ii)		 221,023
-------------
  		264
-------------
  		444
-------------
  		9,200
-------------
0 		19,055
-------------
0 		249,986
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
19MICHAEL D LITTLE
CHIEF REP TO ISRAEL/FMR PRES. 		(i)

(ii)		 166,782
-------------
  		168,552
-------------
  		8,969
-------------
  		6,840
-------------
0 		13,533
-------------
0 		364,676
-------------
0 		 
-------------
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2018
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE J, Part I, Line 1A FIRST CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL: TO FACILITATE ITS 24 HOUR SECURITY COVERAGE OF DR. ROBERTSON, CBN PROVIDES CHARTER AIR SERVICE FOR HIS BUSINESS AND PERSONAL FLIGHTS. CBN REPORTS THE VALUE OF ANY PERSONAL FLIGHTS TO DR. ROBERTSON AS TAXABLE INCOME. IT USES THE STANDARD INDUSTRY FARE LEVEL (SIFL) METHOD AS ALLOWED UNDER IRS RULES TO VALUE THE PERSONAL FLIGHTS.
SCHEDULE J, Part I, Line 1A CBN MAY OCCASIONALLY PROVIDE CHARTER TRAVEL FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES WHEN TRAVEL COSTS WILL BE REDUCED OR OTHER BUSINESS CONDITIONS WARRANT THE NEED FOR CHARTER TRAVEL. CBN MAY ALSO OCCASIONALLY PROVIDE FIRST CLASS TRAVEL FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES WHEN BUSINESS CONDITIONS WARRANT THE NEED FOR FIRST CLASS TRAVEL. ALL SUCH TRAVEL MUST BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY THE CHAIRMAN OR CEO.
SCHEDULE J, Part I, Line 1A TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS: CBN MAY PROVIDE COMPANION AIR TRAVEL FOR DR. ROBERTSON WHEN MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY ARE REQUIRED TO TRAVEL OR TEMPORARILY RELOCATE FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. IT MAY ALSO PROVIDE NON-BUSINESS COMPANION AIR TRAVEL FOR DR. ROBERTSON AND WILL REPORT THE SIFL VALUE OF ANY SUCH NON-BUSINESS FLIGHTS TO HIM AS TAXABLE INCOME. CBN MAY PROVIDE COMPANION AIR TRAVEL FOR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES WHEN THEIR FAMILIES ARE REQUIRED TO TRAVEL FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES, REQUIRED TO LIVE OUTSIDE THE U.S. FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES, OR REQUIRED TO TEMPORARILY RELOCATE FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. IT MAY ALSO OCCASIONALLY PROVIDE NON-BUSINESS COMPANION AIR TRAVEL FOR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR KEY EMPLOYEES. THE SIFL VALUE ON ANY SUCH FLIGHTS WILL BE REPORTED AS TAXABLE INCOME TO THE RECIPIENT.
SCHEDULE J, Part I, Line 1A HOUSING ALLOWANCE OR RESIDENCE FOR PERSONAL USE: FOR CBN'S CONVENIENCE AND TO FACILITATE ITS 24 HOUR SECURITY OF DR. ROBERTSON, CBN PROVIDES HOUSING IN THE FORM OF THE CHANCELLORY. CBN MAY PROVIDE A TAX FREE HOUSING ALLOWANCE TO ORDAINED MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL WHO SERVE IN CHAPLAINCY POSITIONS FOR CBN. THE VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES WILL DETERMINE WHAT CHAPLAINCY POSITIONS QUALIFY TO RECEIVE AN ALLOWANCE.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 CBN OCCASIONALLY PROVIDES BONUSES TO EMPLOYEES TO RECOGNIZE EXTRAORDINARY EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION.
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Schedule L
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) Jesse Wasserberg Son of VP 106,916 Wages and Benefits   No
(2) Aaron Little Son of Former President 91,023 Wages and Benefits   No
(3) Abigail Robertson Granddaughter of Chairman 85,622 Wages and Benefits   No
(4) Michael Leal Son-in-law of VP 85,603 Wages and Benefits   No
(5) Alicia Palser Daughter-in-law of VP 74,212 Wages and Benefits   No
(6) Rhonda Palser Wife of VP 59,661 Wages and Benefits   No
(7) Jordan Palser Son of VP 52,130 Wages and Benefits   No
(8) Patrick Robertson Son of CEO 28,538 Wages and Benefits   No
(9) Evelyn Robertson DAUGHTER OF CEO 20,022 Wages and Benefits   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Name of the organization
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications .. X 15,123 WHOLESALE ESTIMATE
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		X 34,366 WHOLESALE ESTIMATE
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 53 887,749 MARKET QUOTE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ... X 44 64,432 WHOLESALE ESTIMATE
20 Drugs and medical supplies . X 15 22,705 WHOLESALE ESTIMATE
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( MISCELLANEOUS ) X 24 183,457 WHOLESALE ESTIMATE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Department of the Treasury
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Name of the organization
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a THE 700 CLUB IS A LIVE TELEVISION PROGRAM THAT AIRS WEEKDAYS FROM THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK'S (CBN) BROADCAST FACILITIES IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, AND IS THE PRIMARY PROGRAM USED BY CBN TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE U.S. ON THE AIR CONTINUOUSLY SINCE 1966, THE 700 CLUB IS ONE OF THE LONGEST-RUNNING PROGRAMS IN BROADCAST HISTORY. HOSTED BY PAT ROBERTSON, TERRY MEEUWSEN, WENDY GRIFFITH AND GORDON ROBERTSON, WITH NEWS ANCHOR JOHN JESSUP, THE 700 CLUB IS A CHRISTIAN NEWS/MAGAZINE STYLE PROGRAM THAT HAS THE VARIETY AND PACING OF A MORNING SHOW WITH IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING BY THE CBN NEWS TEAM PLUS INTERVIEWS, INSPIRING STORIES, AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY. IN THE PROGRAM, VIEWERS ARE INVITED TO ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST AS THEIR PERSONAL SAVIOR. THE PROGRAM IS CARRIED ON 102 U.S. BROADCAST TELEVISION STATIONS, FREEFORM CABLE NETWORK, AND MOST MAJOR CHRISTIAN TELEVISION NETWORKS. THE 700 CLUB CAN NOW BE SEEN IN 97 PERCENT OF U.S. HOMES. THE 700 CLUB AND 700 CLUB INTERACTIVE HAVE A COMBINED AVERAGE DAILY VIEWING AUDIENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 635,000 HOUSEHOLDS. IN ADDITION TO AIRING CBN'S PROGRAMMING ON CABLE TELEVISION NETWORKS AND LOCAL AFFILIATES, CBN ALSO STREAMS ITS PROGRAMMING ON THE INTERNET MAKING IT AVAILABLE TO THE WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE. AS PART OF THE 700 CLUB, CBN NEWS COVERS STORIES AND EVENTS AFFECTING CHRISTIANS IN THE US AND AROUND THE WORLD. THE WASHINGTON BUREAU REPORTS ON NEWS FROM THE CAPITOL AND CBN'S INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENTS REPORT ON EVENTS AND TRENDS THAT SHAPE THE WORLD. OVER THE YEARS, THE 700 CLUB HAS BECOME WELL KNOWN FOR ITS FRESH AND INSIGHTFUL INTERVIEWS, HARD-HITTING SPECIAL REPORTS, AND DRAMATIC FEATURES. SOME RECENT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 1) INTERNATIONAL NEWS COVERAGE ON THE PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS WORLDWIDE INCLUDING THE NATIONS OF CHINA, EGYPT, INDONESIA, IRAN, IRAQ, NIGERIA, PAKISTAN AND SYRIA, THE CHANGING POLITICAL LANDSCAPE IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND THE NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION IN IRAN AND NORTH KOREA. 2) CBN NEWS GUESTS HAVE INCLUDED PRESIDENTS, NUMEROUS GOVERNORS, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, CABINET SECRETARIES, AND FOREIGN HEADS OF STATE. 3) MANY CELEBRITIES APPEAR ON THE 700 CLUB TO SHARE THEIR CHRISTIAN TESTIMONIES OR DISCUSS OTHER RELEVANT TOPICS. 700 CLUB INTERACTIVE IS A PROGRAM THAT GIVES VIEWERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH THE HOSTS GORDON ROBERTSON AND TERRY MEEUWSEN. THE PROGRAM CONTENT IS A COMBINATION OF BIBLE TEACHING, TESTIMONIES, AND PRAYER. VIEWERS MAY CALL IN VIA TELEPHONE, SKYPE, OR INTERNET TEXTING TO REQUEST PRAYER FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS IN THEIR LIVES. THE PRAYER REQUESTS RANGE FROM HEALTH RELATED ISSUES, MARRIAGE, AND HEART-RENDING STORIES OF CALLERS TRYING TO COPE WITH THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE. IT'S A COMBINATION OF THE SURPRISE ELEMENTS OF "REALITY TELEVISION" WITH SOLID BIBLICAL TEACHING. 700 CLUB INTERACTIVE AIRS WEEKDAYS ON FREEFORM 9:30-10:00AM EST. CBN RETURNED TO NETWORK BROADCAST PROGRAMMING OCTOBER 1, 2018 WITH THE LAUNCH OF CBN NEWS CHANNEL, THE FIRST 24-HOUR CHRISTIAN TELEVISION NEWS CHANNEL. THE NEWS CHANNEL FEATURES A MIX OF LIVE AND BREAKING NEWS COVERAGE FROM THE NETWORKS WASHINGTON D.C. BUREAU, VIRGINIA BEACH HEADQUARTERS, JERUSALEM BUREAU AND OTHER LOCATIONS. THE NEWS CHANNEL FEATURES DAILY UPDATED VERSIONS OF CBN NEWSWATCH AND A DAILY VERSION OF FAITH NATION (6:00 PM EST), THE POLITICAL TALK SHOW HOSTED BY JENNA BROWDER AND JOHN JESSUP. OTHER SHOWS INCLUDE JERUSALEM DATELINE, CHRISTIAN WORLD NEWS, HEALTHY LIVING, ON THE HOMEFRONT, GLOBAL LANE AND FAITHWIRE. CBN NEWS CHANNEL IS AVAILABLE TO VIEWERS VIA MULTIPLE FORMATS INCLUDING OVER THE AIR (OTA), OVER THE TOP (OTT), CERTAIN CABLE NETWORKS, THE CBN NEWS APP AND AT CBNNEWS.COM. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1995, CBN HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF INTERNET COMMUNICATION WITH OVER 81 MILLION SITE VISITS IN 2018. FEATURING CONTENT FROM A HOST OF CBN AFFILIATED TELEVISION PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE 700 CLUB, 700 CLUB INTERACTIVE, CBN NEWS, AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AS WELL AS ORIGINAL WEB EXCUSIVE CONTENT, PEOPLE VIEWED OVER 146 MILLION WEB PAGES IN 2018. CBN ALSO UTILIZES THE LATEST STREAMING VIDEO TECHNOLOGY, INTERNET TELEVISION & RADIO, PODCASTS, A MOBILE FRIENDLY WEB SITE, WEB APPS, AND SOCIAL NETWORK TOOLS TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. CBN produces documentaries of events central to the Christian faith such as the history of Christmas traditions and the founding of modern-day Israel. During calendar year 2018, CBN produced the Emmy-nominated "To Life: How Israeli Volunteers Are Changing the World"Christmas: The Story Behind the Traditions." In the past decade, three CBN productions have received Emmy nominations, "Made in Israel" (2013, 3 nominations), "The Hope" (2015, 1 nomination), and this years "To Life" production received two nominations. In addition, the 2017 documentary "In Our Hands The Battle for Jerusalem" was screened in the EU parliament in Brussels and aired in 782 theaters in North America. For two weekends in December, the campus of CBN and Regent University transformed into an enchanting place where the true meaning of the Christmas season was celebrated. Patterned after Europe's beloved Yuletide markets in Vienna and Dresden, over 35,000 guests joined the celebration as CBN hosted its first annual Christmas Village. Special features included a Christmas Marketplace which featured unique gifts made by local artisans, special Christmas entertainment, rides and attractions, a live nativity, Santas cottage, Military Appreciation Day, antique cars, carriage rides and a spectacular Christmas tree, a 40-foot evergreen lit in a special ceremony by CBN Chairman, Pat Robertson.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b THE GOAL OF CBN'S GLOBAL OUTREACH IS TO TAKE THE GOSPEL MESSAGE AROUND THE WORLD AND SHARE THE LOVE AND HOPE OF JESUS WITH THOSE IN NEED.CBN DEMONSTRATES INNOVATION AND INTEGRITY AS IT DEVELOPS INDIGENOUS CENTERS AND PARTNERS WITH NATIVE CHRISTIAN GROUPS TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL BY THE STRATEGIC USE OF: TELEVISION, VIDEO EVANGELISM, INTERNET EVANGELISM,CELL CHURCH PLANTING,COMMUNITY-BASED HUMANITARIAN OUTREACHES, AND DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS. CBN USES SEVERAL KEY STRATEGIES IN ITS WORLDWIDE EVANGELISM EFFORTS. THE KEY STRATEGY IS TO DEVELOP INDIGENOUS CBN CENTERS THAT PROVIDE LOCAL OUTREACH THROUGH THE USE OF TELEVISION,RADIO, INTERNET,AND VIDEO PROGRAMMING. ANOTHER IMPORTANT STRATEGY IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS TO MAXIMIZE RESOURCES AND IMPACT. THE USE OF INDIGENOUS, RECURRING TELEVISION PROGRAMMING IN A COUNTRY IS A POWERFUL OUTREACH TOOL THAT WILL BUILD A SOLID VIEWERSHIP BASE. CBN NOW HAS 51 EPISODES OF A NEW VERSION OF SUPERBOOK, A SERIES OF ANIMATED BIBLE STORIES CBN ORIGINALLY PRODUCED IN JAPAN IN THE EARLY 1980'S. SUPERBOOK BRINGS THE LIFE-CHANGING STORIES OF THE BIBLE TO LIFE AND TEACHES VALUES LIKE COURAGE, LOYALTY AND FAITH TO THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD IN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE. IN ADDITION, WE HAVE DEVELOPED 19 SUPERBOOK EXPLORER PACKAGES WHICH INCLUDE SPECIAL EDITIONS WITH SPECIAL FEATURES WHICH ALLOW FAMILIES TO BETTER STUDY THE STORIES. CBN HAS OR IS WORKING ON 62 LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS OF ONE OR MORE EPISODES OF THIS SERIES, AS WELL AS SUPERBOOK WEBSITES IN VARIOUS LANGUAGES, A SUNDAY SCHOOL CURRICULUM, AND OTHER SUPERBOOK-RELATED PROJECTS. CBN FOCUSES ITS GLOBAL EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH IN THE FOLLOWING REGIONS: CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN, SOUTH AMERICA, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA, INDIA, INDONESIA, EUROPE, SOUTHEAST ASIA, CHINA, AND RUSSIA AND THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES. IN 2018 CBN PROGRAMS AND OTHER CONTENT WERE PRODUCED IN 85 LANGUAGES AND HAVE BEEN PRODUCED IN 138 FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN TOTAL OVER THE YEARS. IN 2018, CBN PROGRAMS WERE SEEN IN 159 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES. IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2019, CBN, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OPERATION BLESSING, BUILT MORE THAN 1,000 FRESH WATER WELLS Including MAJOR EFFORTS IN THESE COUNTRIES: INDIA, NIGERIA, GHANA, CAMBODIA, THAILAND, AND MYANMAR. WE PROVIDED FOOD FOR PEOPLE IN DESPERATE NEED AND CONDUCTED MEDICAL AND DENTAL MISSIONS AROUND THE WORLD. Orphans Promise is CBNs outreach program to orphaned and at-risk children around the world. The organization seeks to meet the emotional, intellectual, physical, social and spiritual needs through education and training programs, nutrition and feeding solutions, discipleship efforts, family care programs, community transformation projects, and anti-trafficking programs. In 2018 Orphans Promise helped thousands of vulnerable children in the United States and 63 other countries throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, Russia and the newly independent states.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4c THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE PRAYER CENTER IS TO BASE EVERY INTERACTION IN BIBLICAL PRINCIPAL, SCRIPTURE, AND PRAYER. THIS IS DONE THROUGH FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT, ONLINE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGH PRAYER FROM A FAITH BASED PERSPECTIVE. PRAYER CENTER EMPLOYEES ALSO PROVIDE RELEVANT LINKS TO CBN'S FREE RESOURCES FOR FURTHER MINISTRY. IN 2018, THE PRAYER CENTER DEPARTMENT EXPERIENCED 140,474 OUTBOUND AND 2,627,295 INBOUND PHONE CALLS WITH A TOTAL OF 2,767,769 CALLS. A TOTAL OF 9,131 PEOPLE PRAYED THE PRAYER OF SALVATION WITH OUR PRAYER CENTER EMPLOYEES AND 10,217 PEOPLE REDEDICATED THEIR LIFE TO CHRIST. THE DEPARTMENT RECORDED 2,147,115 PRAYER REQUESTS WHICH WERE TAKEN THROUGH INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS. THE GOAL OF THE PRAYER CENTER IS TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE PRAYER, MINISTRY, AND OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE TO CALLERS.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OPERATION BLESSING INTERNATIONAL (OBI) IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT, HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO DEMONSTRATE GOD'S LOVE BY ALLEVIATING HUMAN NEED AND SUFFERING IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE DISASTER RELIEF, MEDICAL AID, HUNGER RELIEF, ORPHAN CARE, CLEAN WATER AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. OBI CARRIED OUT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT SERVED MILLIONS OF PEOPLE DURING FY19. DURING FY19, OBI HELD MORE THAN 300 INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL MISSIONS THAT PROVIDED FREE MEDICAL CARE SUCH AS GENERAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES. OBI ALSO DISTRIBUTED MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO PARTNERS AROUND THE WORLD, WHICH GOES TO OUTFIT RESOURCE POOR AREAS BENEFITING CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE. OBI PROVIDED LIFE-CHANGING SURGERIES SUCH AS CLEFT LIP AND PALATE, CATARACT AND MORE TO THOSE IN NEED. IN ADDITION TO VOLUNTEER MEDICAL TEAMS, OBI MOBILIZES LOCAL HEALTH CARE WORKERS CALLED COMMUNITY HEALTH VOLUNTEERS THAT PROVIDE FREE MEDICAL SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS ALLOWING REMOTE POPULATIONS ACCESS TO PRIMARY HEALTHCARE. IN THE UNITED STATES, OBI'S FLEET OF HUNGER STRIKE FORCE TRACTOR-TRAILERS TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 1.4 MILLION MILES AND DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 40 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD, BEVERAGES AND OTHER DONATED PRODUCTS TO FAMILIES IN NEED. THE HSF'S FLEET OF TRACTOR-TRAILER TRUCKS TRANSPORTS MILLIONS OF POUNDS OF FOOD, BEVERAGES, OTHER RELIEF PRODUCTS AND DISASTER RELIEF SUPPLIES TO A NETWORK OF MORE THAN 80 COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERS IN DOZENS OF CITIES ACROSS THE U.S. THESE PARTNERS IN TURN SERVE ROUGHLY 4,500 LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES AND HUNGER RELIEF AGENCIES NATIONWIDE. MILLIONS BENEFITTED DURING FY19 FROM THE FOOD, BEVERAGES AND OTHER PRODUCTS THAT OBI DISTRIBUTED TO ITS NETWORK. A FIRST RESPONDER IN TIMES OF DISASTER, OPERATION BLESSING'S DOMESTIC DISASTER RELIEF TEAMS RESPONDED TO 6 U.S. DISASTERS IN FY19. OPERATION BLESSING'S DOMESTIC DISASTER RELIEF TEAMS HELPED COMMUNITIES IN CRISIS BY PROVIDING RELIEF TO TORNADO VICTIMS IN ALABAMA, FLOODING VICTIMS IN NEBRASKA, AND WILDFIRE VICTIMS IN CALIFORNIA. OPERATION BLESSING ALSO ASSISTED IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE FLORENCE IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA, AFTER HURRICANE MICHAEL IN FLORIDA, and finalized its response to the 2017 hurricane in Lumberton, North Carolina. Operation Blessing also supported our local community by providing BLANKETS AND PORTABLE HEATERS in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia during the winter of 2019. OB'S INTERNATIONAL RELIEF CREWS COMPLETED THEIR DISASTER RELIEF EFFORT AFTER A YEAR OF PROVIDING CLEAN WATER AND OTHER RELIEF AID TO THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE MARIA WHICH HIT PUERTO RICO IN THE FALL OF 2017. OB PROVIDED ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER THROUGH CHLORINATION AND FILTRATION TECHNIQUES, SOLAR LIGHTS FOR POWER OUTTAGES, FOOD AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES AND PROVIDED BUILDING REPAIR TO STRUCTURES THROUGHOUT THE ISLAND. SUPPORT OF OTHER DOMESTIC CHARITIES AND INDIVIDUALS: CBN SUPPORTS VARIOUS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. THEY INCLUDE MINISTRIES, EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES, HUMANITARIAN AGENCIES, AND VARIOUS OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. CBN HAS LAUNCHED A NEW INITIATIVE NAMED HELPING THE HOME FRONT TO HELP ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY FAMILIES. AS AMERICANS WE OWE A GREAT DEBT TO THOSE WHO PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE FOR OUR FREEDOM,AND TO THEIR FAMILIES WHO BEAR THE BURDEN ON THE HOME FRONT. WE ARE COMING ALONGSIDE LOCAL CHURCHES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP CONGREGATIONS MEET THE NEEDS OF THEIR MILITARY FAMILIES AND GIVE TO OTHER CHARITIES WHICH PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR OUR MILITARY.
Form 990, Part V, Line 4b BRAZIL, CAMBODIA, CANADA, CHINA, COSTA RICA, GERMANY, GHANA, GUATEMALA, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESIA, ISRAEL, KENYA, LAOS, MEXICO, NIGERIA, PERU, PHILIPPINES, RUSSIA, SENEGAL, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, THAILAND, UKRAINE, UNITED KINGDOM.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 M.G. ROBERTSON, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, AND A.E. ROBERTSON, SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR, ARE MARRIED. THEIR SON, GORDON ROBERTSON, SERVES AS CEO AND VICE-CHAIRMAN
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11a THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK PREPARES A DRAFT OF THE 990 WHICH IS REVIEWED BY KPMG AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT. THE REVISED 990 IS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW. FURTHER REVISIONS ARE CONFIRMED BY KPMG.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Each officer and director is required to report any conflicts of interest to the Chairman or CEO as soon as practical after they become aware of such a conflict. The Chairman and CEO report any conflicts to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Each officer and director is also required to annually complete the Conflict of Interest questionnaire. CBN will monitor compliance with its Conflict of Interest policy by determining whether conflicts exist during the review of annual questionnaires completed by officers, directors, and key employees. The Board of Directors, excluding any conflicted persons, will have final approval of any corrective measures or imposed restrictions for conflicts of interest. Such restrictions will require excluding conflicted persons from discussion and approval of transactions benefitting them, directly or indirectly.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF COMPENSATION WHICH INCLUDES THE CHAIRMAN, CEO, PRESIDENT, ALL VICE PRESIDENTS AND KEY EMPLOYEES EVERY THREE YEARS. THIS PROCESS INCLUDES SECURING COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA FROM AN INDEPENDENT SOURCE, REVIEWING THE DATA TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 17 CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MARYLAND, MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NORTH DAKOTA, OREGON, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK MAKES ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE BY PROVIDING COPIES ON REQUEST AND ALSO POSTS THE STATEMENTS ON CBN.COM.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCE WERE AS FOLLOWS: DISALLOWED INCOME ON SUB $2,888,802.
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS OVERSIGHT AND APPOINTMENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AUDIT AND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
 
Employer identification number

54-0678752
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)OPERATION BLESSING INTERNATIONAL
977 CENTERVILLE TURNPIKE

VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23463
54-1382657 		HUMANITARIAN VA 501(C)(3) 7 CBN
 
Yes
 
(2)REGENT UNIVERSITY
1000 REGENT UNIVERSITY DRIVE

VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23464
54-1061178 		EDUCATIONAL VA 501(C)(3) 2 CBN
 
Yes
 
(3)BEHIND THE SCENES INC
732 EDEN WAY NORTH 510

CHESAPEAKE,VA23320
20-3577760 		RELIGIOUS VA 501(C)(3) 7 CBN
 
Yes
 
(4)CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING ASSOCIATES
PO BOX 700
SCARBOROUGH    
CA
RELIGIOUS CA     CBN
 
Yes
 
(5)CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK (UK) LTD
PO BOX 700
HEREFORD    
UK
RELIGIOUS UK     CBN
 
Yes
 
(6)CBN DEUTSCHLAND EV
KATTJAHREN 8
HAMBURG    
GM
RELIGIOUS GM     CBN
 
Yes
 
(7)CBN AFRICA
NO 31
NDOLA CRESCENT ABUJA    
NI
RELIGIOUS NI     CBN
 
Yes
 
(8)CBN ASIA
HV DELA COSTA ST
MAKATI CITY    
RP
RELIGIOUS RP     CBN
 
Yes
 
(9)CBN HONG KONG
62 WONG CHUK HANG ROAD
ABERDEEN    
HK
RELIGIOUS HK     CBN
 
Yes
 
(10)OB HONG KONG LIMITED
62 WONG CHUK HANG ROAD
ABERDEEN    
HK
HUMANITARIAN HK     CBN
 
Yes
 
(11)ASSOCIATION CENTRO DE COM Y CON
EDIFICIO CENTRO TURNON PISO 3
SAN JOSE,CS  
CS
RELIGIOUS CS     CBN
 
Yes
 
(12)CLUB 700 MEXICO AC
AV DEL IMAN NO 801
MEXICO DF    
MX
RELIGIOUS MX     CBN
 
Yes
 
(13)CBN AFRIQUE
SACRE COEUR 2 NO 8559
DAKAR    
SG
RELIGIOUS SG     CBN
 
Yes
 
(14)CHARITY ASSOCIATION EMMANUEL
131a BOLSHAYA VASYLKOVSKAYA
KIEV    
UP
RELIGIOUS UP     CBN
 
Yes
 
(15)ASSOCIACAO WORLDREACH BRASIL
628 CJ - PINHEIROS
SAO PAULO    
BR
RELIGIOUS BR     CBN
 
Yes
 
(16)E L Y ISRAEL INC
977 CENTERVILLE TURNPIKE

VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23463
45-2507635 		HUMANITARIAN VA 501 (C)(3) 7 CBN
 
Yes
 
(17)CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK ASSOCIA
33 ARTERIAL ROAD BEDFORDVIEW
JOHANNESBURG    
SF
RELIGIOUS SF     CBN
 
Yes
 
(18)CBN FOUNDATION
SF207-210BLOCK CSUSHANT LOK1
GURGAON    
IN
RELIGIOUS IN     CBN
 
Yes
 
(19)OB FOUNDATION PHILIPPINES
PO BOX 2572 MCPO 1265
MAKATI CITY,RP  
RP
HUMANITARIAN RP     CBN
 
Yes
 
(20)ASOCIACION CBN GUATEMALA
15 AVENIDA 18-28 ZONA 13 01013
GUATEMALA CITY    
GT
RELIGIOUS GT     CBN
 
Yes
 
(21)32 NORTH MEDIA INC
732 N EDEN WAY 506

CHESAPEAKE,VA23320
47-1811583 		RELIGIOUS VA 501(C)(3) 7 CBN
 
Yes
 
(22)CBN GHANA
HOUSE 3 ON 6TH CLOSE - KINSEY RNDA
NEW ACHIMOTA    
GH
RELIGIOUS GH     CBN
 
Yes
 
(23)CBN KOREA
1812239YEONGCHON-DAREODONGAN-GU
ANYANGSI SEOUL    
KS
RELIGIOUS KS     CBN
 
Yes
 
(24)CBN KENYA
Nyumba Moja Road off Langata Road
Nairobi   34134-00100
KE
RELIGIOUS KE     CBN
 
Yes
 
(25)CBN KENYA LTD
Nyumba Moja Road off Langata Road
Nairobi   34134-00100
KE
RELIGIOUS KE     CBN
 
Yes
 
(26)OPERATION BLESSING FOUNDATION
JL Sriwijaya Kav 5-7 Lippo Cikara
Bekasi   62-21-8990-5949
ID
HUMANITARIAN ID     CBN
 
Yes
 
(27)CBN INDONESIA FOUNDATION
JL Sriwijaya Kav 5-7 Lippo Cikara
BEKASI   62-21-8990-5949
ID
RELIGIOUS ID     CBN
 
Yes
 
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) United States Media Corp

977 CENTERVILLE TPKE
VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23463
54-1578400 		HOLDING COMPANY VA CBN
  		C Corp 10,255,359 55,703,006 100.000 % Yes  
(2) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (21)

 
 
    NA
  		           










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Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
Yes
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
Yes
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) CBN ASIA

 B 1,513,885 CASH
(2) OB FOUNDATION PHILIPPINES

 B 115,876 CASH
(3) CBN HONG KONG LIMITED

 B 196,602 CASH
(4) ASSOCIATION CENTRO DE COM Y CON

 B 881,863 CASH
(5) CLUB 700 MEXICO AC

 B 667,784 CASH
(6) CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK AFRICA

 B 788,163 CASH
(7) CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK ASSOCIA

 B 458,093 CASH
(8) CHARITY ASSOCIATION EMMANUEL

 B 4,107,269 CASH
(9) ASOCIACION CBN GUATEMALA

 B 357,063 CASH
(10) CBN Deutschland ev LTD

 B 92,813 CASH
(11) CBN AFRIQUE

 B 748,761 CASH
(12) CBN Kenya

 B 241,341 CASH
(13) CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING ASSOCIATES

 B 266,317 BOOK VALUE
(14) CBN Ghana

 B 410,467 CASH
(15) CBN KOREA

 B 122,463 CASH
(16) CBN Kenya Ltd

 B 287,496 CASH
(17) OPERATION BLESSING FOUNDATION

 B 216,323 CASH
(18) CBN INDONESIA FOUNDATION

 B 1,119,035 CASH
(19) USMC & SUBS

 F 503,400 CASH
(20) USMC & SUBS

 J 113,023 CASH
(21) USMC & SUBS

 M 1,410,417 CASH
(22) USMC & SUBS

 R 2,066,409 CASH
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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