Form990
Click to see attachment
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)
MediumBullet Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 04-01-2019 , and ending 03-31-2020
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 $ 297,958,267
F Name and address of principal officer:
GORDON ROBERTSON
977 CENTERVILLE TURNPIKE
VIRGINIA BEACH,VA23463
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
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)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
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.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 8
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 5
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 1,395
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 4,202,292
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 194,813,244 179,634,883
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 727,843 215,815
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,132,382 1,155,089
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 118,534,326 108,742,571
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 315,207,795 289,748,358
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 31,285,966 29,635,964
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) 88,269,840 83,489,953
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet29,522,384    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 200,579,052 188,777,066
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 320,134,858 301,902,983
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -4,927,063 -12,154,625
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 163,973,274 147,252,867
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 27,454,776 26,830,879
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 136,518,498 120,421,988
Part II
Signature Block
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
Sign Here
JumboBullet
Signature of officer Date
JumboBullet
Type or print name and title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Print/Type preparer's name
Preparer's signature
Date
PTIN
Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet
Firm's address MediumBullet



Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 2
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 $ 116,593,529 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 35,532,856 )
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 $ 104,886,334 including grants of $ 9,264,050 ) (Revenue $ 67,601,509 )
INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH: IN 2019, CBN PRODUCED PROGRAMMING AND OTHER CONTENT IN 70 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES, AND BROADCAST PROGRAMS TO AUDIENCES IN 159 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES. SINCE INCEPTION, CBN HAS WORKED IN 144 FOREIGN LANGUAGES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 14,851,343 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 2019, THE PRAYER CENTER DEPARTMENT HANDLED 258,349 OUTBOUND AND 1,908,952 INBOUND PHONE CALLS. A TOTAL OF 6,291 PEOPLE PRAYED THE PRAYER OF SALVATION WITH OUR PRAYER CENTER EMPLOYEES AND 8,213 PEOPLE REDEDICATED THEIR LIFE TO CHRIST. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 16,679,652 including grants of $ 16,679,652 ) (Revenue $   )
SUPPORT OF OPERATION BLESSING INTERNATIONAL
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,692,262 including grants of $ 3,692,262 ) (Revenue $   )
SUPPORT OF OTHER CHARITIES AND MINISTRIES
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 20,371,914 including grants of $ 20,371,914 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet256,703,120
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 3
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)? ...
2
 
No
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 XIIClick 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
 
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 4
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
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
 
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 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IIClick to see attachment...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IIIClick 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, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................Click to see attachment
28a
Yes
 
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? 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
287
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
 
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
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
1,395
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
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
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
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 6
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
8
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
5
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
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
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) GORDON P ROBERTSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR/CEO
 60.0
.................
10.0 		X   X       578,464 0 28,761
(2) MG ROBERTSON......................................................................
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
 20.0
.................
20.0 		X   X       6,735 0 299,656
(3) TERRY MEEUWSEN......................................................................
CO-HOST
 55.0
.................
0.0 		        X   274,942 0 24,094
(4) DAVID K GRIFFITH......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 50.0
.................
0.0 		    X       259,048 0 9,209
(5) JAMES R BARR JR......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT/CFO
 50.0
.................
5.0 		    X       227,782 0 23,575
(6) ROBERT L ALLMAN......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 55.0
.................
0.0 		    X       227,038 0 23,575
(7) EDIE L WASSERBERG......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 50.0
.................
0.0 		    X       233,400 0 17,172
(8) MICHAEL STONECYPHER......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 50.0
.................
0.0 		    X       230,862 0 18,884
(9) MARVIN B EDWARDS......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 40.0
.................
15.0 		    X       238,009 0 10,766
(10) RANDY J MORELL......................................................................
VP/ASST SECRETARY
 49.0
.................
1.0 		    X       209,444 0 17,315
(11) JOSEPH F FITZPATRICK......................................................................
ASSOC. GENERAL COUNSEL
 45.0
.................
0.0 		        X   193,155 0 23,061
(12) DAVID BRODY......................................................................
SR. CORRESPONDENT
 50.0
.................
0.0 		        X   187,814 0 23,696
(13) Dana Lawson......................................................................
Dir. Major Donors thru 7/29/19
 40.0
.................
0.0 		        X   192,166 0 12,939
(14) FRANK T NICO......................................................................
EXEC. DIR. OF PLANNED GIVING
 55.0
.................
0.0 		        X   173,522 0 16,870
(15) ANDREW W KNOX......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 45.0
.................
0.0 		    X       163,534 0 24,065
(16) MICHAEL D LITTLE......................................................................
CHIEF REP TO ISRAEL/FMR PRES.
 40.0
.................
0.0 		          X 168,368 0 6,833
(17) BARBARA W RITTER......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 45.0
.................
0.0 		    X       143,792 0 16,565
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 8
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) MIHAI BOCARNEA........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       144,251 0 9,785
(19) JAY L COMISKEY........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 45.0
.......................0.0 		    X       133,522 0 16,450
(20) CHRIS A MITCHELL SR........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       111,212 0 2,346
(21) STEPHEN J PALSER........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT THRU 8/30/19
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       83,629 0 25,195
(22) GG CONKLIN........................................................................
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       68,551 0 7,927
(23) Vickie Warren........................................................................
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
 20.0
.......................20.0 		    X       0 43,425 6,915
(24) WILLIAM L MCCONKEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           9,000 0 0
(25) AE ROBERTSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
 2.0
.......................1.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(26) JENNIFER WHITELAW........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) DAVID A PENTECOST........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) THOMAS M SALTSGIVER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(29) BENNY YOUNT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0


1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 4,258,240 43,425 665,654
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 MediumBullet69
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 742,160
TIERPOINT LLC,
12444 POWERSCOURT DR SUITE 450
ST LOUIS,MO63131 		DATA SERVICES 415,469
DARWILL INC,
11900 WEST ROOSEVELT ROAD
HILLSDALE,IL60162 		PRINTING AND MAILING 297,842
KPMG LLP,
440 Monticello Avenue Suite 1900
Norfolk,VA23510 		Accounting 285,535
McAndrews Held Malloy,
500 W Madison St - Suite 3400
Chicago,IL60661 		Legal 219,926
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet13
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 6,016
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 693,770
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 178,935,097
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 1,034,923
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 179,634,883
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a INCOME FROM TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATES 515100 215,815 215,815    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 215,815
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 1,502,940     1,502,940
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 1,020,948     1,020,948
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   673,636 6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss) 0 673,636 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 673,636     673,636
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 45,248 7,677,977 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7,504 8,063,572 7b
c Gain or (loss) 37,744 -385,595 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet -347,851     -347,851
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 693,770of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 3,500
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 102,405
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -98,905   -98,905
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 752,735
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 36,428
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 716,307 716,307    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a Barter/Other Air Time 515100 101,315,220 101,315,220    
b Advertising 541800 4,073,495   4,073,495  
c International Revenue (Religious) 900099 820,704 820,704    
d All other revenue .... 221,166 66,319 128,797 26,050
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 106,430,585
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 289,748,358 103,134,365 4,202,292 2,776,818
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 10
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 .... 19,635,788 19,635,788
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 736,126 736,126
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 9,264,050 9,264,050
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 3,587,852 2,048,292 1,224,606 314,954
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 797,249 461,930 175,201 160,118
7 Other salaries and wages........ 65,328,740 51,114,610 5,005,504 9,208,626
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 162,930 154,905 2,719 5,306
9 Other employee benefits ....... 8,446,713 5,878,830 1,349,103 1,218,780
10 Payroll taxes ........... 5,166,469 4,010,095 465,900 690,474
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 348,796 115,783 204,982 28,031
c Accounting ........... 378,714 127,314 250,950 450
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 22,000   22,000  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 7,897,184 6,295,942 874,960 726,282
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,199,954 520,045 36,844 643,065
13 Office expenses ....... 2,368,944 1,919,793 274,066 175,085
14 Information technology ...... 4,503,979 3,081,402 828,637 593,940
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 4,835,335 3,696,633 972,605 166,097
17 Travel ............ 3,655,633 2,878,329 468,589 308,715
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,010,675 595,509 42,510 372,656
20 Interest ........... 761,317 382,634 357,749 20,934
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 8,253,107 6,672,293 1,078,611 502,203
23 Insurance ... 1,684,854 1,055,636 423,227 205,991
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 129,549,711 123,797,756   5,751,955
b PRODUCTION / CAST & TALENT 6,694,740 6,420,372 52,651 221,717
c POSTAGE / PRINTING/ SUPPLIES 6,405,707 1,080,974 150,711 5,174,022
d SMALL EQUIPMENT & PARTS 1,084,112 602,922 307,465 173,725
e All other expenses 8,122,304 4,155,157 1,107,889 2,859,258
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 301,902,983 256,703,120 15,677,479 29,522,384
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). 102,494,519 70,437,026 6,261,559 25,795,934
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 11
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 ........ 19,199,986 1 20,238,356
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 4,695,163 2 766,262
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 60,352,290 3 55,562,757
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,588,942 4 1,688,263
5 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 482,735 8 526,406
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 1,811,450 9 1,462,749
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 169,094,465
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 142,132,375 28,589,847 10c 26,962,090
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 15,833,413 11 12,887,707
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 813,038 12 -813,442
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 13,610,253 13 14,322,036
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 16,996,157 15 13,649,683
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 163,973,274 16 147,252,867
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 18,284,717 17 17,514,513
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 444,357 19 397,099
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 any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
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 8,725,702 25 8,919,267
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 27,454,776 26 26,830,879
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 62,269,259 27 53,797,073
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 74,249,239 28 66,624,915
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 136,518,498 32 120,421,988
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 163,973,274 33 147,252,867
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 12
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
289,748,358
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
301,902,983
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-12,154,625
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
136,518,498
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-1,986,233
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
-1,955,652
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
120,421,988
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 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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 instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed 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) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 183,138,094 194,404,924 209,403,823 194,813,244 179,634,883 961,394,968
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 3 183,138,094 194,404,924 209,403,823 194,813,244 179,634,883 961,394,968
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. 961,394,968
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 183,138,094 194,404,924 209,403,823 194,813,244 179,634,883 961,394,968
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 2,447,110 2,214,326 2,504,737 3,054,657 3,197,524 13,418,354
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 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.)..     160,000 89,000 3,500 252,500
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 975,233,224
12
12
554,481,022
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
98.581 %
15
15
98.660 %
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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (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) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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 2019 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-2019 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......  
b From 2015.......  
c From 2016.......  
d From 2017.......  
e From 2018.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2019, 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 2019. 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 2020. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....  
b Excess from 2016.....  
c Excess from 2017.....  
d Excess from 2018.....  
e Excess from 2019.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019


Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
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
2019
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) 2019

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (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          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 3
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)
Yes|No
(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
 
75,696
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
 
7,000
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
82,696
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 FY20, 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 $7,000 TO CREATE, PROMOTE AND DELIVER ONLINE PETITIONs ON MATTERs OF FEDERAL LEGISLATION OF IMPORTANCE TO THE MINISTRY.
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2019


Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  

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 instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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 FASB 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 FASB 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 FASB 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 $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2019

Schedule D (Form 990) 2019
Page 2
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 .... 4,039,169 4,119,035 762,122 744,148 805,809
b Contributions ... 123,087   3,325,627    
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -625,094 76,117 50,613 65,631 -37,706
d Grants or scholarships ... 304,374 155,983 19,327 47,657 23,955
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 3,232,788 4,039,169 4,119,035 762,122 744,148
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
Term 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 .....   13,602,427 13,602,427
b Buildings ....   34,411,618 30,283,124 4,128,494
c Leasehold improvements   10,377,487 8,813,344 1,564,143
d Equipment ....   100,968,595 94,017,441 6,951,154
e Other .....   9,734,338 9,018,466 715,872
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 26,962,090
Schedule D (Form 990) 2019

Schedule D (Form 990) 2019
Page 3
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
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
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 14,322,036 C
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet 14,322,036
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 8,892,059
(2)CASH VALUE - LIFE INSURANCE 1,534,321
(3)A/R - ESTATE DISTRIBUTIONS 3,202,487
(4)OTHER 20,816
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 13,649,683
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
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 8,919,267
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
Schedule D (Form 990) 2019

Schedule D (Form 990) 2019
Page 4
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.
Schedule D (Form 990) 2019


Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  




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
2019
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" on 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 the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, 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 the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
Central America and the Caribbean 2 23 Investments SEE PART V 9,090,169
East Asia and the Pacific 9 556 PROGRAM SERVICES SEE PART V 20,520,443
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 2 48 PROGRAM SERVICES SEE PART V 13,354,333
Middle East and North Africa 2 19 PROGRAM SERVICES SEE PART V 8,315,518
North America 2 35 PROGRAM SERVICES SEE PART V 3,049,721
Russia and the Newly Independent States 4 50 PROGRAM SERVICES SEE PART V 5,736,149
South America 1 3 PROGRAM SERVICES SEE PART V 32,228,366
South Asia 1 27 PROGRAM SERVICES SEE PART V 3,480,187
Sub-Saharan Africa 6 82 PROGRAM SERVICES SEE PART V 9,111,448
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 29 843 104,886,334
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 29 843 104,886,334
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Page 2
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 72,725 CHECK      
Central America and the Caribbean Orphan Projects 43,200 CHECK      
Central America and the Caribbean Orphan Care 30,000 CHECK      
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 26,000 CHECK      
Central America and the Caribbean Christian Outreach 23,552 CHECK      
Central America and the Caribbean Orphan Care 18,000 CHECK      
Central America and the Caribbean Christian Outreach 15,762 CHECK      
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 14,492 CHECK      
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 12,100 CHECK      
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 12,000 CHECK      
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 11,400 WIRE      
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 10,093 CHECK      
Central America and the Caribbean Christian Outreach 9,374 CHECK      
Central America and the Caribbean Orphan Care 9,240 WIRE      
Central America and the Caribbean Christian Outreach 9,060 CHECK      
Central America and the Caribbean Christian Outreach 7,867 CHECK      
Central America and the Caribbean Orphan Care 6,050 CHECK      
Central America and the Caribbean Christian Outreach 6,038 CHECK      
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 5,744 CHECK      
Central America and the Caribbean Humanitarian 5,397 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Missions Training 215,594 WIRE      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 127,069 WIRE      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 114,711 WIRE      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 71,120 WIRE      
East Asia and the Pacific Anti- Trafficking 58,200 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 44,940 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 38,723 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 36,976 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 34,031 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 30,000 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 27,282 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 25,000 WIRE      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 24,588 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 23,886 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 19,230 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 17,563 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 17,100 WIRE      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 16,650 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 16,000 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 15,727 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 15,000 WIRE      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 14,299 WIRE      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 13,524 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 12,582 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 12,100 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 12,059 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 11,600 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 11,300 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 10,960 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 9,877 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 9,760 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 9,408 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 9,133 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 9,100 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 8,577 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 8,416 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 8,253 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 8,061 WIRE      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 7,800 WIRE      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 7,720 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 7,580 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 7,573 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 7,376 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 7,250 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 6,772 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 6,530 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 6,358 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 6,323 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 6,281 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 6,264 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 6,200 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 6,126 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 6,070 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 6,007 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 5,985 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 5,957 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 5,929 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 5,922 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 5,799 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 5,704 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 5,627 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian 5,620 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 5,613 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 5,385 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 5,336 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 5,171 CHECK      
East Asia and the Pacific Christian Outreach 5,171 CHECK      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Anti- Trafficking 72,000 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 49,255 CHECK      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Christian Broadcasting 42,255 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 40,000 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 24,000 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 19,924 CHECK      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 17,000 CHECK      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Christian Outreach 16,729 CHECK      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Christian Outreach 16,513 CHECK      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 14,000 CHECK      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 12,000 CHECK      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 10,000 WIRE      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Humanitarian 7,836 CHECK      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Europe - Orphan Care 7,000 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 186,820 WIRE      
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 90,977 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 86,884 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 67,054 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 60,000 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 44,182 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 43,540 WIRE      
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 43,420 WIRE      
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 40,200 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 34,095 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 25,997 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 23,200 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 22,730 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 20,000 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 19,605 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 14,206 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 13,638 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 13,638 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 13,252 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 12,000 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 10,000 WIRE      
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 9,376 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 9,033 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 7,016 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 6,106 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 5,683 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Christian Outreach 5,531 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian 5,456 WIRE      
North America Humanitarian 23,396 CHECK      
North America Christian Outreach 22,616 CHECK      
North America Christian Outreach 15,077 CHECK      
North America Humanitarian 11,686 CHECK      
North America Christian Outreach 9,358 CHECK      
North America Christian Outreach 7,539 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 251,736 WIRE      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 249,678 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 206,753 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 201,422 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 85,900 WIRE      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 80,340 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 52,353 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 46,825 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 44,386 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 43,505 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 41,768 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 37,307 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 37,000 WIRE      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 33,314 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 29,997 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 27,607 WIRE      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 24,754 WIRE      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 22,745 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 20,895 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 20,000 WIRE      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 18,950 WIRE      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 18,079 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 17,169 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 16,226 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 13,800 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 13,200 WIRE      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 12,041 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 12,000 WIRE      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Orphan Projects 8,000 WIRE      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 7,530 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 6,832 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Orphan Care 6,000 CHECK      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Humanitarian 6,000 WIRE      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Christian Outreach 5,547 CHECK      
South America Christian Outreach 54,000 WIRE      
South America Humanitarian 31,750 WIRE      
South America Humanitarian 6,275 WIRE      
South America Humanitarian 6,000 WIRE      
South Asia Humanitarian 37,660 CHECK      
South Asia Christian Outreach 29,694 CHECK      
South Asia Humanitarian 28,104 Check      
South Asia Humanitarian 22,100 WIRE      
South Asia Humanitarian 20,043 Check      
South Asia Humanitarian 18,000 WIRE      
South Asia Humanitarian 16,425 CHECK      
South Asia Christian Outreach 14,513 CHECK      
South Asia Humanitarian 13,476 CHECK      
South Asia Christian Outreach 10,000 CHECK      
South Asia Christian Outreach 10,000 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 149,765 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 94,971 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 70,635 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 62,800 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 46,000 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 44,510 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 31,100 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 29,347 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Orphan Projects 26,880 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 25,105 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Orphan Projects 24,042 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 22,500 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 21,000 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 20,888 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 17,117 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 16,800 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 16,621 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 15,086 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 15,000 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 15,000 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Disaster Relief 15,000 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 14,816 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 14,500 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Orphan Projects 14,400 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 13,650 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 13,304 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 13,200 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Orphan Care 13,142 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 12,000 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 10,863 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 10,800 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 10,753 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 10,684 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 9,600 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 7,379 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 7,300 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 7,242 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 7,200 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 7,000 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 6,035 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Christian Outreach 5,802 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 5,319 CHECK      
Sub-Saharan Africa Humanitarian 5,200 CHECK      
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
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Humanitarian Relief Central America and the Caribbean       124,895 See Part V Book
Humanitarian Relief East Asia and the Pacific       871,873 See Part V Book
Humanitarian Relief Middle East and North Africa       528,501 See Part V Book
Humanitarian Relief North America       53,183 See Part V Book
Humanitarian Relief Russia and the Newly Independent States       852,355 See Part V Book
Humanitarian Relief South America       34,565 See Part V Book
Humanitarian Relief South Asia       91,500 See Part V Book
Humanitarian Relief Sub-Saharan Africa       281,885 See Part V Book
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Page 4
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).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Page 5
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.
ReturnReference Explanation
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 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 AND SPONSORS A VARIETY OF PROJECTS IMPACTING AND STRENGTHENING CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. DURING THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, WHICH ENDED MARCH 31, 2020, CBN TELEVISION PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST IN COSTA RICA, EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, NICARAGUA, PANAMA AND THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS, ON STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGION INCLUDING SATELLITE SERVICES COVERING THE REGION. IN FY20, MORE THAN 360,000 UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES IN THE REGION AND CBN STAFF HANDLED INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS, EMAILS, AND LETTERS. 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 AND SPONSORS A VARIETY OF PROJECTS IMPACTING AND STRENGTHENING CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. DURING FY20,CBN TELEVISION PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST IN AUSTRALIA, CAMBODIA, HONG KONG, INDONESIA, JAPAN, LAOS, MONGOLIA, MYANMAR, NEW ZEALAND, PHILIPPINES, SOUTH KOREA, THAILAND AND TAIWAN ON STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGION INCLUDING SATELLITE SERVICES COVERING THE REGION. IN FY20, MORE THAN 4.7 MILLION UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES IN THE REGION AND CBN STAFF HANDLED INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS, EMAILS, AND LETTERS. SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3, COLUMN (A): IN EUROPE, CBN HAS OFFICES IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY AND SPONSORS A VARIETY OF PROJECTS IMPACTING AND STRENGTHENING CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. DURING FY20, CBN TELEVISION PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST IN 24 COUNTRIES ON STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGION INCLUDING SATELLITE SERVICES COVERING THE REGION. IN FY20, MORE THAN 510,000 UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES IN THE REGION AND CBN STAFF HANDLED INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS, EMAILS, AND LETTERS. SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3, COLUMN (A): IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA, CBN HAS TWO OFFICES IN ISRAEL AND SPONSORS A VARIETY OF PROJECTS IMPACTING AND STRENGTHENING CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. In addition, the Jerusalem News Bureau's correspondents report on news and events that shape the world. DURING FY20, CBN TELEVISION PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST ON STATIONS AND SATELLITE SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. IN FY20, MORE THAN 820,000 UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES IN THE REGION AND CBN STAFF HANDLED INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS, EMAILS, AND LETTERS. SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3, COLUMN (A): IN NORTH AMERICA, CBN HAS OFFICES IN MEXICO AND CANADA AND SPONSORS A VARIETY OF PROJECTS IMPACTING AND STRENGTHENING CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. DURING THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, CBN TELEVISION PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST IN MEXICO AND CANADA ON STATIONS AND SATELLITE SERVICES IN BOTH COUNTRIES. IN FY20, MORE THAN 250,000 UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES IN THE REGION AND CBN STAFF HANDLED INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS, EMAILS, AND LETTERS. SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3, COLUMN (A): IN RUSSIA AND THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES, CBN HAS OFFICES IN UKRAINE AND RUSSIA AND SPONSORS A VARIETY OF PROJECTS IMPACTING AND STRENGTHENING CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. DURING THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, CBN TELEVISION PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST IN ARMENIA, BELARUS, GEORGIA, MOLDOVA, RUSSIA AND UKRAINE ON STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGION INCLUDING SATELLITE SERVICES COVERING THE REGION. IN FY20, MORE THAN 440,000 UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES IN THE REGION AND CBN STAFF HANDLED INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS, EMAILS, AND LETTERS. SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3, COLUMN (A): IN SOUTH AMERICA, CBN HAS AN OFFICE IN PERU AND SPONSORS A VARIETY OF PROJECTS IMPACTING AND STRENGTHENING CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. DURING THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, CBN TELEVISION PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST IN ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR, PARAGUAY, PERU, SURINAME, URUGUAY, AND VENEZUELA ON STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGION INCLUDING SATELLITE SERVICES COVERING THE REGION. IN FY20, MORE THAN 500,000 UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES IN THE REGION AND CBN STAFF HANDLED INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS, EMAILS, AND LETTERS. SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3, COLUMN (A): IN SOUTH ASIA, CBN HAS AN OFFICE IN INDIA AND SPONSORS A VARIETY OF PROJECTS IMPACTING AND STRENGTHENING CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. DURING THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, CBN TELEVISION PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST IN INDIA, NEPAL, SRI LANKA AND PAKISTAN ON STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGION INCLUDING SATELLITE STATIONS COVERING THE REGION. IN FY20, MORE THAN 640,000 UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES IN THE REGION AND CBN STAFF HANDLED INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS, EMAILS, AND LETTERS. SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3, COLUMN (A): IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, CBN HAS OFFICES IN GHANA, KENYA, NIGERIA, SENEGAL AND SOUTH AFRICA AND SPONSORS A VARIETY OF PROJECTS IMPACTING AND STRENGTHENING CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. DURING THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, CBN TELEVISION PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST IN 30 COUNTRIES ON STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGION INCLUDING SATELLITE SERVICES COVERING MUCH OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENT. IN FY20, MORE THAN 440,000 UNIQUE VISITORS VIEWED CBN WEBSITES IN THE REGION AND CBN STAFF HANDLED INBOUND AND OUTBOUND CALLS, EMAILS, TEXT MESSAGES, AND LETTERS.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  



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
2019
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 10 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
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 2
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 . . . . .
697,270
 
 
697,270

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
693,770
 
 
693,770
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
3,500
 
 
3,500



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . . 19,715     19,715
8 Entertainment . . . . 16,831     16,831
9 Other direct expenses . . . 65,859     65,859
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 102,405
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -98,905
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:
 
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 3
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.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  

Note: To capture the full content of this document, please select landscape mode (11" x 8.5") when printing.

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
2019
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 & DEVELOPMENT
977 Centerville Tpke
Virginia Beach,VA23463 		54-1382657 501(c)(3) 16,679,652       Humanitarian
(2) REGENT UNIVERSITY
1000 Regent Univ Dr
Virginia Beach,VA23464 		54-1061178 501(c)(3) 1,861,830       Christian Education
(3) Battleground Perazim
4268 N Woodstock Dr
Clarksville,TN37040 		81-5470745 501(c)(3) 38,162       Military Support
(4) The Bridge Church
PO Box 12654
Norfolk,VA23541 		23-7183482 501(c)(3) 10,000       Humanitarian
(5) CoMission
702 Knoll Drive
Mount Joy,PA17552 		27-0816608 501(c)(3) 18,000       Orphan Projects
(6) Cornerstone Network
1 Signal Hill Drive
Wall,PA15148 		23-7112560 501(c)(3) 25,000       Christian Broadcasting
(7) Elijah Rising
5818 Southwest Highway
Houston,TX77057 		46-1885871 501(c)(3) 12,000       Christian Education
(8) Faith Warrior Ministry
PO Box 999
Bonsall,CA92058 		45-2506666 501(c)(3) 7,000       Military Support
(9) Garden of Hope Inc
1317 E Brambleton Ave
Norfolk,VA23504 		35-2347834 501(c)(3) 10,000       Humanitarian
(10) Heart of America Teen Challenge
9800 E 350 Highway
Raytown,MO45011 		43-1155204 501(c)(3) 10,000       Christian Outreach
(11) Joy Ministries Evangelistic Association
PO Box 65036
Virginia Beach,VA23467 		54-1514185 501(c)(3) 36,099       Aid Vulnerable Kids
(12) Kairos Freedom Schools of VA
PO Box 1811
Norfolk,VA23501 		47-4852893 501(c)(3) 10,000       Reading Program
(13) Latisha's House Foundation
PO Box 5817
Williamsburg,VA23185 		90-0949431 501(c)(3) 50,000       Anti-Trafficking
(14) LOVING & CARING FOR THE HOMELESS
4109 Stillwood Ct
Virginia Beach,VA23456 		54-1759035 501(c)(3) 12,730       Women's Shelter
(15) Mighty Oaks Foundation
38397 Innovation Court
Murrieta,CA92563 		82-2468927 501(c)(3) 30,000       Military Support
(16) Morris Cerullo World Evangelism
PO Box 85277
San Diego,CA92186 		95-2372233 501(c)(3) 100,000       Evangelism
(17) National Religious Broadcasters
660 N Capitol St NW
Washington,DC20001 		22-1841274 501(c)(3) 41,531       Religious Broadcasting
(18) One Voice Student Missions
1605 E Elizabeth St
Pasadena,CA91104 		46-3045887 501(c)(3) 21,000       Christian Outreach
(19) Park Place School
422 Shirley Ave
Norfolk,VA23517 		54-1965765 501(c)(3) 10,000       Education
(20) Reboot Combat Recovery
PO Box 381
Pleasant View,TN37146 		45-3305357 501(c)(3) 48,000       Military Support
(21) Restoration Summit Ministries
274 Hamon Ave
Santa Rosa Beach,FL32459 		59-3254464 501(c)(3) 8,560       Christian Outreach
(22) Saddleback Church Rancho Capistrano
29251 Camino Capistrano
Capistrano,CA92675 		33-0740824 501(c)(3) 5,400       Military Ministry
(23) THE SHEPHERD'S CROOK MINISTRIES
6515 Taylor Trace Lane
Hamilton,OH45011 		01-0561554 501(c)(3) 12,000       Orphan Adoption
(24) Soul Survivor Outdoor
3437 Ravine
Carlsbad,CA33626 		47-2043540 501(c)(3) 102,360       Military Support
(25) TMCJ International Productions Inc
PO Box 1799
Virginia Beach,VA23467 		54-1826718 501(c)(3) 40,000       Christian Outreach
(26) UNITED IN HIM
PO Box 6003
Virginia Beach,VA23456 		13-4220002 501(c)(3) 10,800       Humanitarian
(27) United Way of South Hampton Roads
2515 Walmer Ave
Norfolk,VA23541 		54-0506322 501(c)(3) 275,000       Humanitarian
(28) VIRGINIA BEACH JUSTICE INITIATIVE
1705 Todds Ln
Hampton,VA23666 		45-5223463 501(c)(3) 25,000       Anti-Trafficking
(29) Virginia Symphony Orchestra
150 Boush Street
Norfolk,VA23510 		54-6000598 501(c)(3) 50,000       Arts
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
29
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2019

Schedule I (Form 990) 2019
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) Support of Military Families   656,916      
(2) Benevolence   79,210      
(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.
Return Reference Explanation
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.
Schedule I (Form 990) 2019



Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  


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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
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 on 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 on 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
Yes
 
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
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019
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
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		6,735
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		267,989
-------------
31,667 		274,724
-------------
31,667 		0
-------------
0
2GORDON P ROBERTSON
DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR/CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 574,256
-------------
0 		644
-------------
0 		3,564
-------------
0 		6,750
-------------
0 		22,011
-------------
0 		607,225
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3ROBERT L ALLMAN
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 222,440
-------------
0 		2,477
-------------
0 		2,121
-------------
0 		2,654
-------------
0 		20,921
-------------
0 		250,613
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4JAMES R BARR JR
VICE PRESIDENT/CFO 		(i)

(ii)		 225,339
-------------
0 		322
-------------
0 		2,121
-------------
0 		2,654
-------------
0 		20,921
-------------
0 		251,357
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5MIHAI BOCARNEA
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 142,725
-------------
0 		282
-------------
0 		1,244
-------------
0 		1,673
-------------
0 		8,112
-------------
0 		154,036
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6MARVIN B EDWARDS
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 228,081
-------------
0 		5,811
-------------
0 		4,117
-------------
0 		2,654
-------------
0 		8,112
-------------
0 		248,775
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7DAVID K GRIFFITH
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 254,892
-------------
0 		1,834
-------------
0 		2,322
-------------
0 		750
-------------
0 		8,459
-------------
0 		268,257
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8ANDREW W KNOX
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 159,140
-------------
0 		3,886
-------------
0 		508
-------------
0 		1,904
-------------
0 		22,161
-------------
0 		187,599
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9RANDY J MORELL
VP/ASST SECRETARY 		(i)

(ii)		 203,552
-------------
0 		363
-------------
0 		5,529
-------------
0 		2,423
-------------
0 		14,892
-------------
0 		226,759
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10BARBARA W RITTER
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 140,035
-------------
0 		317
-------------
0 		3,440
-------------
0 		1,673
-------------
0 		14,892
-------------
0 		160,357
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11MICHAEL STONECYPHER
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 228,455
-------------
0 		286
-------------
0 		2,121
-------------
0 		2,654
-------------
0 		16,230
-------------
0 		249,746
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12EDIE L WASSERBERG
VICE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 226,850
-------------
0 		286
-------------
0 		6,264
-------------
0 		2,654
-------------
0 		14,518
-------------
0 		250,572
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13DAVID BRODY
SR. CORRESPONDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 186,497
-------------
0 		261
-------------
0 		1,056
-------------
0 		2,215
-------------
0 		21,481
-------------
0 		211,510
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14JOSEPH F FITZPATRICK
ASSOC. GENERAL COUNSEL 		(i)

(ii)		 187,709
-------------
0 		359
-------------
0 		5,087
-------------
0 		2,140
-------------
0 		20,921
-------------
0 		216,216
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15TERRY MEEUWSEN
CO-HOST 		(i)

(ii)		 267,026
-------------
0 		286
-------------
0 		7,630
-------------
0 		3,173
-------------
0 		20,921
-------------
0 		299,036
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16FRANK T NICO
EXEC. DIR. OF PLANNED GIVING 		(i)

(ii)		 153,552
-------------
0 		15,840
-------------
0 		4,130
-------------
0 		1,846
-------------
0 		15,024
-------------
0 		190,392
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17Dana Lawson
Dir. Major Donors thru 7/29/19 		(i)

(ii)		 119,453
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		72,713
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		12,939
-------------
0 		205,105
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
18MICHAEL D LITTLE
CHIEF REP TO ISRAEL/FMR PRES. 		(i)

(ii)		 46,694
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		121,674
-------------
0 		1,973
-------------
0 		4,860
-------------
0 		175,201
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019
Page 3
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.
Return Reference Explanation
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 4A CBN PROVIDED SEVERANCE PAYMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING Individuals listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a: Michael D. Little - $120,358 and Dana Lawson - $72,346.
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7 CBN OCCASIONALLY PROVIDES BONUSES TO EMPLOYEES TO RECOGNIZE EXTRAORDINARY EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
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.
MediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
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 section 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 the 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
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 2
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 107,832 Wages and Benefits   No
(2) Michael Leal Son-in-law of VP 87,571 Wages and Benefits   No
(3) Aaron Little Son of Former President 86,948 Wages and Benefits   No
(4) Abigail Robertson Granddaughter of Chairman 81,369 Wages and Benefits   No
(5) Alicia Palser Daughter-in-law of VP 72,547 Wages and Benefits   No
(6) Patrick Robertson Son of CEO 71,634 Wages and Benefits   No
(7) Rhonda Palser Wife of VP 56,859 Wages and Benefits   No
(8) Jordan Palser Son of VP 27,079 Wages and Benefits   No
(9) Evelyn Robertson Granddaughter of Chairman 26,548 Wages and Benefits   No
(10) David K Griffith Jr Son of VP 3,661 Wages and Benefits   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019


Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  




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.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
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 18,627 Wholesale Estimate
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		X 27,562 Wholesale Estimate
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 51 591,211 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 85 82,857 Wholesale Estimate
20 Drugs and medical supplies . X 34 25,969 Wholesale Estimate
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Miscellaneous ) X 78 288,697 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
0
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 isn't 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 didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2019)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2019)
Page 2
Part IISupplemental 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.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule M (Form 990) (2019)

Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
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 101 U.S. BROADCAST TELEVISION STATIONS, FREEFORM CABLE NETWORK, AND MOST MAJOR CHRISTIAN TELEVISION NETWORKS. THE 700 CLUB CAN 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 650,000 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. 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 NETWORK'S 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 CHRISTIAN INTERNET COMMUNICATION WITH OVER 88 MILLION SITE VISITS IN 2019. 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 155 MILLION WEB PAGES IN 2019. 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 documentary films about Judeo-Christian history and faith, from the archaeology of the Bible to the founding of modern-day Israel. DURING fiscal YEAR 2020, CBN PRODUCED and released on its CBN Family streaming platform "I AM PATRICK: THE PATRON SAINT OF IRELAND," a full-length feature film which peels back centuries of legend and myth to tell the true story of Saint Patrick. IN THE PAST DECADE, THREE CBN PRODUCTIONS HAVE RECEIVED EMMY NOMINATIONS, "MADE IN ISRAEL" (2013, 3 NOMINATIONS), "THE HOPE" (2015, 1 NOMINATION), and "TO LIFE" (2018, 2 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.
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 ACROSS THE GLOBE. THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIGENOUS CBN CENTERS THAT PROVIDE LOCAL OUTREACH THROUGH THE USE OF TELEVISION, RADIO, INTERNET, AND VIDEO PROGRAMMING IS KEY IN CBNS WORLDWIDE EVANGELISM EFFORTS. THE USE OF INDIGENOUS, RECURRING TELEVISION PROGRAMMING IN A COUNTRY HAS PROVEN A POWERFUL OUTREACH TOOL THAT BUILDS TRUST AND A SOLID VIEWERSHIP BASE. THE CULTIVATION OF PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS IS ANOTHER KEY STRATEGY TO MAXIMIZE RESOURCES AND THE IMPACT OF CBN MEDIA EVANGELISM AND COMMUNITY-BASED HUMANITARIAN OUTREACHES. CBN NOW HAS 59 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 24 SUPERBOOK EXPLORER PACKAGES WHICH INCLUDE SPECIAL EDITIONS OF EPISODES PLUS SPECIAL FEATURES WHICH ALLOW FAMILIES TO BETTER STUDY THE STORIES. CBN HAS OR IS WORKING ON 64 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 2019 CBN PROGRAMS AND OTHER CONTENT WERE PRODUCED IN 70 LANGUAGES AND HAVE BEEN PRODUCED IN 144 FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN TOTAL OVER THE YEARS. IN 2019, CBN PROGRAMS WERE BROADCAST TO AUDIENCES IN 159 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES. ORPHAN'S PROMISE IS CBN'S 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 2019, ORPHAN'S PROMISE HELPED THOUSANDS OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES AND 64 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 2019, THE PRAYER CENTER DEPARTMENT HANDLED 258,349 OUTBOUND AND 1,908,952 INBOUND PHONE CALLS WITH A TOTAL OF 2,167,301 CALLS. A TOTAL OF 6,291 PEOPLE PRAYED THE PRAYER OF SALVATION WITH OUR PRAYER CENTER EMPLOYEES AND 8,213 PEOPLE REDEDICATED THEIR LIFE TO CHRIST. THE DEPARTMENT RECORDED 1,690,727 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 DURING FY20, OB HELD HUNDREDS OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL BRIGADES THAT PROVIDED FREE MEDICAL CARE SUCH AS GENERAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES. OB ALSO DISTRIBUTED MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO PARTNERS AROUND THE WORLD, WHICH WENT TO OUTFIT RESOURCE POOR AREAS BENEFITING CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE. OB PROVIDED OVER TWO THOUSAND LIFE-CHANGING SURGERIES SUCH AS CLEFT LIP AND PALATE, CATARACT AND MORE TO THOSE IN NEED. IN ADDITION TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL BRIGADES, OB EQUIPS COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BECOME COMMUNITY HEALTH VOLUNTEERS WHO CAN PROVIDE BASIC LIFESAVING SKILLS TO MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY FOR INJURY, ILLNESS, AND MORE. OPERATION BLESSING WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN FEEDING HUNGRY PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD IN FY20, INCLUDING SUPPORTING NUTRITIONAL FEEDING PROGRAMS IN COUNTRIES SUCH AS EL SALVADOR, HAITI, ISRAEL, KENYA, COLOMBIA, SOUTH AFRICA, THAILAND, AND UGANDA. TO HELP PEOPLE PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE, OPERATION BLESSING EQUIPPED INDIVIDUALS WITH MARKETABLE JOB SKILLS, SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, AND LIFESKILLS IN COUNTRIES SUCH AS EL SALVADOR, MEXICO, HONDURAS, PAKISTAN, PERU, KENYA, CHINA, INDIA, MYANMAR, PHILIPPINES, SENEGAL, THAILAND, AND ISRAEL. FROM TRAINING IN FOOD PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY TO BEAUTICIAN SKILLS AND SEWING CENTERS, OB PROVIDED THOSE IN NEED WITH THE RESOURCES AND SKILLS TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES THROUGH INCOME GENERATION. DURING FY20, OB RESPONDED TO NATURAL DISASTERS AND HUMAN CRISISES AROUND THE WORLD. THIS INCLUDES RESPONDING TO DISASTERS FROM LOCAL OFFICES IN 10 COUNTRIES AS WELL AS SUPPORTING PARTNERS IN RESPONDING IN AN ADDITIONAL 5 COUNTRIES. OB DEPLOYED INTERNATIONALLY IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE DORIAN IN THE BAHAMAS AND THE VENEZUELAN REFUGEE CRISIS IN COLOMBIA. IN 15 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD, OB UTILIZED A VARIETY OF TECHNIQUES TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO WATER IN COMMUNITIES THROUGH WELLS AND COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEMS, DISINFECTING WATER THROUGH POINT OF USE CHLORINE GENERATION DEVICES, AND WATER FILTRATION. IN HAITI, CHLORINE PRODUCTION HELPED DISINFECT WATER AND PREVENT THE SPREAD OF DISEASE. IN THE UNITED STATES, OBI'S FLEET OF HUNGER STRIKE FORCE TRACTOR-TRAILERS TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILLION MILES AND DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 37 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 more than 3,900 LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES AND HUNGER RELIEF AGENCIES NATIONWIDE. MILLIONS BENEFITTED DURING FY20 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 TEAM RESPONDED TO 3 U.S. DISASTERS IN FY20. OPERATION BLESSING'S DOMESTIC DISASTER RELIEF TEAM ASSISTED DEVASTATED FLOOD VICTIMS IN BEAUMONT, TX AND OCRACOKE, NC. THEY ALSO ASSISTED TORNADO VICTIMS IN MT. JULIET, TN. IN THE WAKE OF THE COVID19 PANDEMIC, OPERATION BLESSING'S DOMESTIC DISASTER RELIEF TEAM HELPED FIRST RESPONDER COMMUNITIES IN 3 STATES BY PROVIDING CRITICAL SUPPLIES SUCH AS N95 MASKS AND SANITATION KITS. OPERATION BLESSING'S DOMESTIC DISASTER RELIEF TEAM ALSO PROVIDED N95 MASKS TO OUR CHURCH PARTNER NETWORK IN 8 STATES IN ORDER TO ASSIST WITH THEIR RE-OPENINGS. 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 BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CAMBODIA, CANADA, CHINA, COSTA RICA, GERMANY, GHANA, GUATEMALA, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESIA, ISRAEL, KENYA, LAOS, MEXICO, MYANMAR, 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, PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHAIRMAN.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b 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 15 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 BAALNCE WERE AS FOLLOWS: DISALLOWED LOSS ON SUBSIDIARIES ($1,955,652).
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.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019


Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
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
2019
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)CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING ASSOCIATES
PO BOX 700
SCARBOROUGH    
CA
RELIGIOUS CA     CBN
 
Yes
 
(4)CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK (UK) LTD
PO BOX 700
HEREFORD    
UK
RELIGIOUS UK     CBN
 
Yes
 
(5)CBN DEUTSCHLAND EV
KATTJAHREN 8
HAMBURG    
GM
RELIGIOUS GM     CBN
 
Yes
 
(6)CBN AFRICA
NO 31
NDOLA CRESCENT ABUJA    
NI
RELIGIOUS NI     CBN
 
Yes
 
(7)CBN ASIA
HV DELA COSTA ST
MAKATI CITY    
RP
RELIGIOUS RP     CBN
 
Yes
 
(8)CBN HONG KONG
62 WONG CHUK HANG ROAD
ABERDEEN    
HK
RELIGIOUS HK     CBN
 
Yes
 
(9)OB HONG KONG LIMITED
62 WONG CHUK HANG ROAD
ABERDEEN    
HK
HUMANITARIAN HK     CBN
 
Yes
 
(10)ASSOCIATION CENTRO DE COM Y CON
EDIFICIO CENTRO TURNON PISO 3
SAN JOSE,CS  
CS
RELIGIOUS CS     CBN
 
Yes
 
(11)CLUB 700 MEXICO AC
AV DEL IMAN NO 801
MEXICO DF    
MX
RELIGIOUS MX     CBN
 
Yes
 
(12)CBN AFRIQUE
SACRE COEUR 2 NO 8559
DAKAR    
SG
RELIGIOUS SG     CBN
 
Yes
 
(13)CHARITY ASSOCIATION EMMANUEL
131a BOLSHAYA VASYLKOVSKAYA
KIEV    
UP
RELIGIOUS UP     CBN
 
Yes
 
(14)ASSOCIACAO WORLDREACH BRASIL
628 CJ - PINHEIROS
SAO PAULO    
BR
RELIGIOUS BR     CBN
 
Yes
 
(15)E L Y ISRAEL INC
977 CENTERVILLE TURNPIKE

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

CHESAPEAKE,VA23320
47-1811583 		RELIGIOUS VA 501(C)(3) 7 CBN
 
Yes
 
(21)CBN GHANA
HOUSE 3 ON 6TH CLOSE - KINSEY RNDA
NEW ACHIMOTA    
GH
RELIGIOUS GH     CBN
 
Yes
 
(22)CBN KOREA
1812239YEONGCHON-DAREODONGAN-GU
ANYANGSI SEOUL    
KS
RELIGIOUS KS     CBN
 
Yes
 
(23)CBN KENYA
Nyumba Moja Road off Langata Road
Nairobi   34134-00100
KE
RELIGIOUS KE     CBN
 
Yes
 
(24)CBN KENYA LTD
Nyumba Moja Road off Langata Road
Nairobi   34134-00100
KE
RELIGIOUS KE     CBN
 
Yes
 
(25)Operation Blessing Foundation
JL Sriwijaya Kav 5-7 Lippo Cikara
Bekasi   62-21-8990-5949
ID
HUMANITARIAN ID     CBN
 
Yes
 
(26)CBN Indonesia Foundation
JL Sriwijaya Kav 5-7 Lippo Cikara
BEKASI   62-21-8990-5949
ID
RELIGIOUS ID     CBN
 
Yes
 
(27)VZW CBN Belgium
Waterloose Steenweg 45 - 1640
SintGenesiusRode    
BE
RELIGIOUS BE     CBN
 
Yes
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Page 2
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 10,715,712 53,391,720 100.000 % Yes  
(2) Behind the Scenes Inc

723 EDEN WAY NORTH 510
CHESAPEAKE,VA23320
20-3577760 		RELIGIOUS VA CBN
  		C Corp 683 83 100.000 % Yes  
(3) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (22)

 
 
    N/A
            








Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Page 3
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 1,341,431 CASH
(2) OB FOUNDATION PHILIPPINES

 b 64,664 CASH
(3) CBN HONG KONG LIMITED

 b 216,464 CASH
(4) ASSOCIATION CENTRO DE COM Y CON

 b 797,623 CASH
(5) CLUB 700 MEXICO AC

 b 639,490 CASH
(6) CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK AFRICA

 b 535,507 CASH
(7) CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK ASSOCIA

 b 325,383 CASH
(8) CHARITY ASSOCIATION EMMANUEL

 b 3,711,302 CASH
(9) ASOCIACION CBN GUATEMALA

 b 150,078 CASH
(10) CBN Deutschland ev LTD

 b 116,334 CASH
(11) CBN AFRIQUE

 b 677,932 CASH
(12) CBN Kenya Ltd

 b 433,673 CASH
(13) CBN INDONESIA FOUNDATION

 b 1,266,598 Cash
(14) OPERATION BLESSING FOUNDATION

 b 237,532 CASH
(15) CBN KOREA

 b 63,075 CASH
(16) CBN Ghana

 b 50,102 CASH
(17) CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING ASSOCIATES

 b 67,641 CASH
(18) USMC & SUBS

 f 527,850 CASH
(19) USMC & SUBS

 j 111,024 CASH
(20) USMC & SUBS

 m 1,150,172 CASH
(21) Behind the Scenes

 r 243,285 CASH
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019

Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version: