sf* f* OMB No 1545-0047 A Form Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax V Department of the Treasury ^ Internal R Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.irs g ov/form990 A For the 2016 calendar ear, or tax y ear be g innin g B Check if applicable C Name of organization DEMOCRACY NOWT PRODUCTION D NC Number and street ( or P O box if mail is not delivered to street address) N ame chan ge Room/suite City or town NEW YORK Final retumltermmated Foreign country name State ZIP code NY 10001 Foreign postal code Foreign province /state/county (212) 431-9090 Amended return G Application pending F Name and address of principal officer SAME AS "C" ABOVE Tax-exempt status El 501(c)(3)0 501 (c) ( ) -4 (insert no ) 0 4947( a)(1) or 527 J Website : ^ WWW DEMOCRACYNOW ORG K Form of organization 1 Fo =-o 2 3 ~-' 01-0708733 E Telephone number 207 WEST 25TH STREET, 11TH FLOOR El Initial return '-41) Employer identification number Doing business as r I Address change I M©16 Under section 501(c), 527, or'4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) ^ Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public 1XI Corporation Gross receipts $ H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates? E]Yes O No H(b) Are all subordinates included? D Yes ❑ No If "No," attach a list (see instructions) H ( c ) Group exemption number ^ Trust El Association 0 Other ^ L Year of formation Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities 2002 M State of legal domicile x W TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY BY PROVIDING 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 5 6 7a b Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line 2a) Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 Net unrelated business taxable income from F 8 9 10 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2 Investment Income (Part VIII, column (A), 11 12 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines d 8 Total revenue-add lines 8 throu g h 11 ( must ual P 13 14 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 15 16a b Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) lo615,561 17 18 19 \) 3, ^Wd d7 2017 Tne 12 -------------------Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24e) Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) Revenue less ex p enses Subtract line 18 from line 12 0. 20 <13 21 zLL 22 t L•1^^1^ 4 3 Current Year 7,946,333 141,120 36,438 10,445,791 192,057 97,486 34,253 8,158,144 70,713 10,806,047 0 0 0 0 2,240,706 49,500 2,579,106 0 3,973,501 6,263,707 1,894,437 4,521,214 7,100,320 3,705,727 Beginning of Current Year Total assets (Part X, line 16) Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 J1411UIUI6 20,406,857 483,630 19,923,227 UI W%1 Signature of officer Here Type or print name and title Pnnt/Type preparers name Paid Preparer Use Only Preparer' s 6Aatu W INNIE TAM Firm's name ^ WINNIE TAM & CO. PC Firm's address ^ 50 BROAD STREET, SUI TE 1837, NEV Mav the IRS rfisrit a th,e rafilrn with fho nrmnnrcr chnwnrn ghr)vp? /spa in For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the separate instructions. HTA 60 100 0 0 5 6 7a 7b 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 complet Declaration of prepay other than officer) Is based on all information of which preparer has any knowl dge Sign NY ----------------------------------------- -- - - ----- A DAILY, NATIONAL, LISTENER-SPONSORED/NON-COMMERCIAL PUBLIC RADIO AND TELEVISION NEWS SHOW, ALSO -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- -TRAINS JOURNALIST INTERNS AND COMMUNITY VIDEO PRODUCERS IN THE ART OF CIVIC JOURNALISM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check this box 1I If the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 5 Prior Year rc 12,240,84; End of Year 23,924,293 362,532 23,561,761 % Form 990 ( 2016 ) 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW' PRODUCTIONS , INC Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains p response or note to any line in this Part III 1 Page 2 ❑ Briefly describe the organization ' s mission DEMOCRACY NOW' PRODUCTIONS, INC PRODUCES A DAILY, -NATIONAL, -LISTENER- -SPONSORED / --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NON-COMMERCIALPUBLIC RADIO AND TELEVISION NEWS SHOW DEMOCRACY NOW' PRODUCTIONS, INC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------FULFILLSITS MISSION BY TRAINING JOURNALIST INTERNS AND -COMMUNITY VIDEO PRODUCERS IN THE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- 2 ART OF CIVIC JOURNALISM Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990- EZ7 F-] Yes FAX No El Yes No If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts , any program services 4 If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0 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 $ -___ _-5,878,623_ including grants of $ __________________ ) (Revenue $ ---------- 192,057 ) --------------TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY BY PROVIDING A DAILY, NATIONAL, LISTENER SPONSORED/NON-COMMERCIAL PUBLIC ---------ADIO ANDTELEVIS-ION AND TELEVISION NEWS SHOWS DEMOCRACY NOW' PRODUCTIONS, INC HAS PIONEERED A UNIQUE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MULTI-MEDIA COLLABORATION INVOLVING NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY RADIO, THE INTERNET, SATELLITE AND CABLE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TELEVISION DEMOCRACY NOW- PRODUCTIONS, INC ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING TO JOURNALIST INTERNS AND ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COMMUNITY VIDEO PRODUCERS IN THE ART OF CIVIC JOURNALISM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------- - --------- ---------------- -------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4b (Code _______________ ) ( Expenses $ ------------------ including grants of $ ) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4c (Code --------------- ) (Expenses $ ---- -- ------------ including grants of $ ---- ------- - --- - -- ) (Revenue $ - ----- -- ----------- ) ) (Revenue $ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0 ) 4e (Expenses $ Total program service expenses 0 including grants of $ ^ 5,878,623 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 Form 99 0 (2016) % f I r Form 990 (2016 ) DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC 33 Page 3 ecklist of Required Schedules Yes 1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)' If "Yes," complete Schedule A 1 X 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)' 2 X 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office's If "Yes, " complete Schedule C, Part I 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's If "Yes, " complete Schedule C, Part lI 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 Ill 4 5 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 1 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 II Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 111 8 9 10 11 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 IV 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 V No 3 X 4 X 5 X 6 X 7 X 8 X 9 X 10 X 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 11a 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 VII llb X 11c X lid lle X X 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 VIII 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 IX e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part X f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses X the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)7 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X 11f X 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII 12a X 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 Xll is optional 12b 13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(u)? If "Yes, " complete Schedule E 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States' 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 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 X X 13 14a X 14b X 15 X 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 111 and IV 16 X 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/ (see instructions) 17 X 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 11 18 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 111 X 19 1 1 X Form 990 (2016) 1 1111 1 Form 990 (2016) MM . DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC Page 4 01-0708733 Checklist of Req uired Schedules (continued) Yes 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities'? If "Yes," complete Schedule H b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? 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 12 If "Yes, " complete Schedule I, Parts I and II 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on 23 Part IX, column (A), line 27 If "Yes, " complete Schedule I, Parts I and Ill 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 20a 20b NIA No X 21 X 22 X 23 X 24a 24b N/A X 24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than b c d 25a b $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 20027 If "Yes, " answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K If "No, " go to line 25a Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? Did the organization act as an "on behalf of' issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 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 24c 24d N/ N/ 25a X 25b X 26 X 27 X 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 26 27 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons' If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part 11 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, a substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons' If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part 111 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 current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part IV b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes, " complete c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) 28 Schedule L, Part /V 29 30 31 32 , 28a X 28b X was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28c Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions' If "Yes, " complete Schedule M Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions' If "Yes, " complete Schedule M Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations' If "Yes," complete Schedule N, 29 30 X Part I Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes, " complete Schedule N, Part 11 31 X 32 X 33 X 34 35a X X 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 / 34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity'? If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part Il, III, or/ V and Pall V, line 1 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)7 b If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled X X 33 36 37 38 entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 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 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 VI Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note . All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 35b N/A 36 X 37 X 38 X Form 9 90 (2016) f I w 1 Form 990 (2016) MEM Page 5 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOWT PRODUCTIONS, INC Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ❑ Yes la b c 2a b 1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1 a Enter -0- if not applicable lb Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? 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 If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? 1c X - -• 60 = 2b X Note . If the sum of lines 1 a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) ,-_ 3a b Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year's If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 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)' b 5a b c 6a b 7 a b c No 37 ,_ - : 3a 3b N/A X 4a X 5a 5b 5c X X If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country ^ ------------------------------------------------------------------See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T' 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' If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? N/ X 6a 6b N/A and services provided to the payor? 7a X If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was 7b X Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods required to file Form 8282? 7c X Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7e 7f X X g h If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C' 7 a b 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? Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds . Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? a Section 501(c )(7) organizations. Enter Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year e f 8 9 10 b 11 a b 12a Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities Section 501(c )( 12) organizations. Enter Gross income from members or shareholders Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) N/A If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year a Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? 7h N/A N/A 8 N/A 9a 9b N/A N/A 10a N/A 10b N/A Ila N/A = 11b N/A Section 4947( a)(1) non -exempt charitable trusts . Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041' b 13 7d ~^ 12a N/A 1 12b N /A 13a N/A Note . See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0 b c 14a 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 N/A Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c N/A Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments' If "No, "provide an explanation in Schedule 0 14a 14b N/A X Fora, 990 (20 1 6) Form 990 ( 2016 ) DEMOCRACY NOW' PRODUCTIONS, INC Page 6 01-0708733 Governance , Management , and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0 See Instructions ❑ Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI Section A. Governin g Body and Mana g ement Yes 1a b 2 3 Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year 1a 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 0 Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent lb 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? Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct No 5 21 = ' At 3 2 X supervision of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person's 3 X 4 5 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed' Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets' 4 5 X X 6 Did the organization have members or stockholders' 6 X 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? Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following 7a X 7b X b 8 a b 9 The governing body? Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 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 0 8a 8b X X X 9 Section B . Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the internal Revenue Code) Yes 10a b Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates' 10a X 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 N/A 11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? 11a X b 12a Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990 Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No,"go to line 13 12a X 12b X 12c 13 14 X X X b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts' c 13 14 No Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes, " describe in Schedule 0 how this was done Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 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? The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 15a X a Other officers or key employees of the organization b 15b X If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (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? X 16a 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 a rrangements' 16b N/A Section C . Disclosure 17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed ^ ALL STATES --------------------------------------------------------18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T ( Section 501(c)( 3)s only) available for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply ❑ Own website Another's website Upon request ❑ Other (explain in Schedule 0) 15 19 20 Describe in Schedule 0 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 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records __----___--_____--___ (212) 431.9090 ----------- JULIE-CR-OSBY ------------------------------------------ -- -------------------------207 WEST 25TH STREET, 11TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10001 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 7 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC Compensation of Officers , Directors , Trustees, Key Employees , Highest Compensated Employees , and Independent Contractors Section A . ❑ Check If Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII 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 • 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 • List all of the organization' s current key employees, if any See instructions for definition of "key employee " • 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 • List all of the organization' s former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations • List all of the organization 's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations List persons in the following order individual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest compensated employees, and former such persons ❑ Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee (c) (A) Name and Title (B) Average hours per week ( list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) Position (do not check more than one box , unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee ) 3 0 _ -n 7, CD co La- y ° CD o y m E m n . 2 3 y 2 CD CD CD CD D ( D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-211099-MISC ) (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099- MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations Cn y C D 9 N N CL _______________________ __________10 00 (1) KAREN RANUCCI -- ---KARENRANUC-Cl -CHAIR 5 00 __(2)__ JUAN GONZALEZ ---------------------------- ---------------SECRETARY ______________ __(3)__ SARAH-JONES -------------------------------- X X 0 0 0 X X 31,200 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 148,440 0 0 125,626 0 11,155 ___________030 DIRECTOR __(4)_ MARTHA_FLEISCHMAN----------------------- ----------- 1 00 DIRECTOR __________40 40 00 (5 ) AMY GOODMAN ------ _______________________ ----- ------------------------- -----------PRESIDENT (6) JULIE CROSBY -- -----------------------------------------GENERAL MANAGER X X --____--- 40 00 X --(7)--- ----- - - - --- - --------- --- ------- --- -- - -- - ----- ----------------- 8)------------------------------------------------- ---------------- -- 9)-------------------------------------------------- ---------------- _(10)-------------------------------------------------- ---------------_(11)-----------J1?)----- ----------------------------------------------------- _(13) ------------------------------------ ------------------------------- ---- ---- _(14)-------------------------------------------------- ---------------Form 99 0 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 8 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOWT PRODUCTIONS, INC Section A Officers - Directors - Trustees - Kev EmDlovees and Hinhest Compensated EmDlovees (continued) (c) (B) Average hours per week ( list any hours for related organizations below dotted (A) Name and title Position (do not check more than one box , unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee ) o > > o X CD _ - n 3 efl ° Q a a a m o y s a c: o a CID g B ° 3 line) (D CID _(15) 2 Cn 6 m i ( D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) organizations CD M d CID CL -------------------------------------------------- ---------------- _(16) .. ........ .................................. ...... _(17)------------------------------------------------(18^-------------------------------------------------- -09)-------------------------------------------------- _(?0) ------------------------------------------------?1)--------------------------------- (241----------------- c d 2 ---------------- ---------------- ------------------------ ------ _R5)------------------------------------------------lb - --------------- ------- ---------------- (22^------------------------------------------------(23^---------------- ------- ------------... ............. -- ------ ^ Sub -total 305,266 ^ Total from continuation sheets to Part VII , Section A 0 ^ Total add lines lb and 1c 305,266 , Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization ^ 3 11,155 0 11,155 0 0 0 Yes 3 4 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1 a? If "Yes, " complete Schedule J for such individual X 3 For any individual listed on line la, 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 - Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual 5 for services rendered to the org anization? If "Yes, " complete Schedule J for such person Section B. Independent Contractors 1 No - 4 X 5 X 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 RSY PARTNERS, LLC (B) Descnption of services (C) compensation 123 7TH AVE, SUITE #130, BROOKLYN, NY 11215 CREATIVE DIRECTION & 165,900 PROJECT MANAGEMENT THOUGHTWORKS 200 E RANDOLPH, 25TH FL, CHICAGO, IL 60601 0 SOFTWARE 329,485 DEVELOPMENT 2 Total number of independent contractors ( including but not limited to those listed above ) who received more than $100 , 000 of com p ensation from the org anization ^ 2 0 0 - - - - , Form 990 (2016) Form 990 ( 2016 ) 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS INC Statement of Revenue Page 9 ❑ Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or-note to any line in this Part VIII 1a Federated campaigns 1a 0 ° E b c Membership dues Fundraising events 1b 1c 0 68,990 b d Related organizations 1d 0 e f Government grants (contributions) All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above le 0 1f 10,376,801 g Noncash contributions included in lines la-1f $ 101,307 h Total. Add lines la-1f CPT y ^ (D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514 (C) Unrelated business revenue (B) Related or exempt function revenue (A) Total revenue ' 10,445,791 Business Code 2a b °' c N E d e BROADCAST FEES -- ----------------------------------------------------- 0 -- -- - ----------------------------------------- ^ 0 192,057 ^ 98,212 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds ^ 0 5 Royalties ^ 0 f 3 6a b c Gross rents Less rental expenses Rental income or (loss) d 7a Net rental income or (loss) Gross amount from sales of b c d 8a ^ (i) Securities 1,374,502 and sales expenses 1,375,228 0 -726 0 ^ a 56,890 Less direct expenses b 53,152 c Net income or ( loss ) from sales of invento ry Miscellaneous Revenue 11a b c d e 12 - 3 __- -726 -726 68,990 of contributions reported on line 1c) See Part IV, line 18 b b c 10a 0 Gross income from fundraising Net income or (loss) from fundraising events Gross income from gaming activities See Part IV, line 19 Less direct expenses Net income or (loss) from gaming activities Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances Less cost of goods sold c 9a 0 (ii) Other assets other than inventory Less cost or other basis events (not including $ b 0 0 Gain or (loss) Net gain or (loss) 98,212 (u ) Personal (i) Real 0 0 0 ----------------------------------All other program service revenue Total. Add lines 2a-2f Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) o a_ 192,057 192,057 0 515100 OTHER INCOM E ----------------- ------------ - ^ a b _ -_ -5 3,738 3,738 0 0 ^ 0 = a b 65,632 6,416 ^ - 7,759 ---------------------- 59,216 59,216 Business Code - - = - 7,759 0 0 -------------------------------------------- All other revenue Total. Add lines 11a-11d ^ Total revenue . See instructions ^ 0 7,759 , 10,806,047 259,032 ' - 0 - 101,224 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) IOUM DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC Statement of Functional Expenses 01-0708733 Page 10 Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A) Check if Schedule 0 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 Vlll. 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations domestic governments See Part IV, line 21 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals See Part IV, line 22 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 Benefits paid to or for members Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees 2 3 4 5 6 Compensation not included above, 'to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 7 8 Other salaries and wages Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) Other employee benefits Payroll taxes Fees for services (non-employees) Management Legal Accounting 9 10 11 a b c (A) Total expenses El (B) Program service (c) Management and (o) Fundraising expenses general expenses expenses 0 -• " 0 - - -_ 0 0 - 308,700 - " 244,950 63,750 1,800,424 1,466,448 231,420 102,556 40,648 254,159 175,175 32,982 212,058 142,142 5,689 31,245 24,516 1,977 10,856 8,517 0 33,918 62,233 13,583 20,335 62,233 0 d Lobbying 0 e Professional fundraising services See Part IV, line 17 0 f g 0 12 13 14 15 16 Investment management fees Other (If line 11 g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule 0 Advertising and promotion Office expenses Information technology Royalties Occupancy 724,831 274,975 666,091 345,285 0 166,526 700,877 184,974 353,328 344,085 15,296 6,868 30,617 8,658 83,133 282,146 1,200 138,262 18,154 10,110 17 Travel 281,247 263,881 5,382 11,984 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials 19 20 21 22 23 Conferences, conventions, and meetings Interest Payments to affiliates Depreciation, depletion, and amortization Insurance 16,454 8,251 7,381 558,626 20,171 62,844 10,353 83,132 1,807 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 ) - - ; '- 0 32,086 0 0 704,602 32,331 " a FEES, DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS ----------------------------------------------------b -PRODUCTION -EXPENSES____________________________ ------------- - - c OTHER PROGRAM EXPESES ---------------------------------------------------------- 9,775 1,104,380 79,275 2,566 1,104,380 78,375 7,209 MISCELLANEOUS----------------- --- - ----- - ------- ----All other expenses -----------------------------------Total functional ex penses. Add lines 1 throu g h 24e 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 ^ LI if followin g SOP 98-2 ASC 958-720 3,659 0 481 1,974 1,204 7,100,320 5,878,623 606,136 615,561 d e 25 26 - 900 Form 990 (2016) C Form 990 ( 2016 ) ItM DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC Balance Sheet 01-0708733 Page 11 Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part X (B) End of year (A) Beginning of year 1 Cash-non-interest-bearing 2 Savings and temporary cash investments 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 4 Accounts receivable, net 5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, 67,267 1 339,249 4,127,233 2 5,732,935 683,545 3 1,199,967 1,761,494 4 1,738,708 trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part II of Schedule L Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501 (c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L 6 U) N 7 8 9 10a b L ' 5 - 6 0 94,050 7 8 0 83,762 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges Land, buildings, and equipment cost or other basis Complete Part VI of Schedule D 50,221 9 42,871 10a 12,833,053 Less accumulated depreciation 10b 5,018,031 11 Investments-publicly traded securities Investments-other securities See Part IV, line 11 Investments-program-related See Part IV, line 11 Intangible assets Other assets See Part IV, line 11 Total assets . Add lines 1 throu g h 15 ( must e q ual line 34 ) Accounts payable and accrued expenses Grants payable Deferred revenue Tax-exempt bond liabilities 21 22 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule D Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and 23 24 disqualified persons Complete Part II of Schedule L Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third - >- •: 8,506,994 27 28 29 49 z 30 31 5,088,453 11 6,948,159 0 0 0 27,600 20,406,857 483,630 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 0 0 0 23,620 23,924,293 362,532 0 483,630 ^ ^ LI and Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds Total net assets or fund balances Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 25 26 0 362,532 27 28 29 22,616,206 945,555 - Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund 33 34 0 0 , 19 466,977 456,250 32 22Y 23 24 and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. Unrestricted net assets Temporarily restricted net assets Permanently restricted net assets Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC958), check here complete lines 30 through 34. U_ o 7,815,022 0 0 Total liabilities . Add lines 17 throu g h 25 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 ( ASC 958 ), check here 10c 21 parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24) Complete Part X of Schedule D U) , Notes and loans receivable, net Inventories for sale or use 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 26 _ - 30 31 32 19,923,227 20,406,857 33 34 23,561,761 23,924,293 Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 12 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOWT PRODUCTIONS , INC Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI 1 2 3 ❑ Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1 1 2 3 10,806,047 7,100,320 3,705,727 4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) 4 19,923,227 5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5 -67,193 6 7 Donated services and use of facilities Investment expenses 6 7 8 Prior period adjustments 8 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, 9 column (B)) 10 9 10 23,561,761 R UE Financial Statements and Reporting ❑ Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII Yes 1 2a Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 ❑ Cash Accrual ❑ Other If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule 0 Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 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 E] Separate basis b ❑ Consolidated basis - No _ = X 2a ';7 ❑ Both consolidated and separate basis Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a 2b X separate basis, consolidated basis, or both c 3a ❑ Consolidated basis ❑ Both consolidated and separate basis 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's If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0 As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in Separate basis the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? b •^ = 2c X 3a N/A 3b N/A 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 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits Form 990 (2016) SCHEDULEA (Form 990 or 990-EZ) OMB No 1545-0047 Public Charity Status and Public Support X016 Complete if the organization, is a section. 501 ( c)(3) organization or a section 4947( a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust ^ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ Department of the Treasury 990 or IN. is at Name of the organization Employer identification number DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Reason for Publ ic Charity Status ( All organizations m ust complete this part ) See Instructions The onlzatlon is not a private foundation because it is (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box ) 1 17 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b )( 1)(A)(i). 2 ❑ A school described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E ( Form 990 or 990-EZ) ) 3 ❑ A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170( b)(1)(A)(iii). 4 ❑ A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the 5 hospital's name, city, and state --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------❑ An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in 6 ❑ A federal, state, or local governme nt 7 ❑ An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II ) 8 ❑ A community trust described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi ). (Complete Part II ) 9 ❑ An agricultural research organization described in section 170(b )(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land-grant college of agriculture (see instructions) Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university ------------------------------------------------------------------An organization that normally receives (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross 1-1 section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II ) 10 or governmental unit descr ibed in section i70(b)(1)(A)(V). receipts from activities related to its exempt functions-subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a )(2). (Complete Part III ) 11 ❑ An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4). 12 ❑ An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a )(2). See section 509 ( a)(3). Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g a b c d e f q ❑ Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B. ❑ Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C. ❑ Type III functionally integrated . A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, Its supported organization(s) (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E. ❑ Type III non-functionally integrated . A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V. ❑ Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization Enter the number of supported organizations 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 ( iv) Is the organization listed in your governing (v) Amount of monetary support (see (vi) Amount of other support (see above ( see instructions )) document? instructions) instructions) Yes No (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Total For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 - EZ. HTA 0 0 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 KEW 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC Pa g e 2 Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III Section A. Public Sunnort Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in ) 1 ^ ( a ) 2012 3 (c 2014 a 2016 ( d ) 2015 (f) Total Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received (Do not include any " unusual grants ") 2 ( b) 2013 7,490,780 7,490,639 6,442,624 10,445,791 7,946,333 39,816,167 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 0 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge 0 4 Total . Add lines 1 through 3 5 The portion of total contributions by each 7,490,780 7,490,639 6,442,624 7,946,333 10,445,791 39,816,167 person ( other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization ) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) 6 I• - ' .. ?4 =-,} 7,251,429 Public su pp ort. Subtract line 5 from line 4 32,564,738 Section B. Total SuDDort Calendar year ( or fiscal year beginning in) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ^ Amounts from line 4 Gross income from interest, divdends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) 2016 (f) Total 7,490,780 7,490,639 6,442,624 7,946,333 10,445,791 39,816,167 418 9,605 34,203 72,275 98,212 214,713 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on 0 Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI ) 2, 531 596 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 Gross receipts from related activities, etc ( see instructions ) 12 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 Section C. Com p utation of Public Su 14 15 (a ) 2012 7,759 10,886 40, 041, 766 2,743,220 ^ ❑ ort Percenta g e Public support percentage for 2016 ( line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) Public support percentage from 2015 Schedule A , Part II, line 14 14 15 16a 33 113% support test-2016 . If the organization did not check the box on line 13 , and line 14 is 33 113% or more, and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 81 33% 78 42% ^ b 33 1 / 3% support test-2015 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a , and line 15 is 33 1 / 3% or more , check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ ❑ 17a 10%-facts -and-circumstances test-2016 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here . Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization b 10%-facts -and-circumstances test-2015 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here . Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 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 ^ ❑ ^ ❑ Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule A ( Form 990 or 990- EZ) 2016 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC Pa g e 3 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 Sunoort Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees 2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities ^ (a ) 2012 ( b ) 2013 ( (e) 2016 (d ) 2015 c 2014 Total received (Do not include any "unusual grants ") 0 furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose 3 0 Gross receipts from activities that are not an 4 5 unrelated trade or business under section 513 0 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the 0 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 line 6 0 Section B . Total Su pp ort Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ Amounts from line 6 9 10a (b 2013 (a) 2012 0 (d) 2015 (c) 2014 0 0 (f) Total (e) 2016 0 0 0 Gross income from interest , dividends, payments received on securities loans, 0 rents, royalties and income from similar sources b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses 0 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 income Do not include gain or Other 12 loss from the sale of capital assets 13 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (Explain in Part VI ) Total support . (Add lines 9 , 1 Oc, 11, 0 0 0 and 12 ) 0 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) 0 0 ^ ❑ organization, check this bo x and s top here Section C. Com p utation of Public Su pp ort Percenta g e 15 15 Public support percentage for 2016 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 16 16 Public su pp ort percenta g e from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 Section D. Com p utation of Investment Income Percenta g e 17 17 Investment income percentage for 2016 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 18 18 Investment income percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 19a 33 1/3% support tests-2016. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization b 33 1/3% support tests-2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3%, and 20 0 00% 000% 000% 000% ^ ❑ line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ ❑ Private foundation. If the organization did not c h ec k a box on lin e 14, 19a, or 19b, check this b o x and see inst r uctio ns ^ ❑ Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 0 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC Pa g e 4 Supporting Organizations (Complete only if you checked at box in.llne 12 on 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 1 2 3a b c 4a b c 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 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)2 If"Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2) Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)7 if"Yes," answer (b) and (c) below 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 Vl when and how the organization made the determination Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2) 3b = (B) purposes' If "Yes," explain in Part Vt what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use 3c Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If "Yes, " and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part 1, answer (b) and (c) below 4a = ;._. 1 2 3a =, - - 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 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)7 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) 5a No purposes 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, 4b - 4c '. _ •_ (III) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action b c was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document) Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already 5a designated in the organization's organizing document? 5b Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? 5c Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to 6 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 V1. V - 6 Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor 7 8 9a b (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) 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) 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 Vl. 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 Vl. c b 8 , 9a 9b 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 Vl. 10a =_7 9c 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 Ill non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If "Yes," answer 10b below 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) 10a 1 Ob Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 1;FT-,1 R2 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Pa g e 5 Su pp ortin g Or g anizations (continued) Yes No 11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons' a b c 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? A family member of a person described in (a) above' A 35% controlled entity of a p erson described Ina orb above' If "Yes" to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part Vl. 11a 11b 11c Section B. Typ e I Su pp ortin g Or g anizations 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, is 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 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, 2 1 2 sup ervised, or controlled the supp ortin g organization Section C . Typ e 11 Su pp ortin g Or g anizations Yes 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 No aj- the supp orted org anization (s) Section D . All Type III Supporting Organizations Yes No Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the 1 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? Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (n) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain In Part Vl how 2 1 2 the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s) 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 re g ard 3 = - _, 3 Section E . Type III Functionaliv Integrated Supporting Organizations 1 a Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test dunng the year (see instructions) The organization satisfied the Activities Test Complete line 2 below b F] The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations Complete line 3 below c F1 The organization supported a governmental entity Describe In Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions) Yes Activities Test Answer (a) and (b) below. 2 a that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities b 2a 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 3 a b No 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 -C, =- -_ " 2b Parent of Supported Organizations Answer (a) and (b) below. 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 Vl. 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 - >. - 3a _, 3b Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule A ( Form 990 or 990-EZ ) 2016 DEMOCRA( III Non-Functionally In NOW PRODUCTIO rated 509 ( a)(3) SL INC 01-0708733 Organizations Check here if the organization satisfied.the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI) See instructions . All other Type III non-functionally integrated s upporting organizations must complete Sections A throug h E (B) Current Year Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year ( o ptional ) 1 Net short-term ca p ital g ain 1 2 Recoveries of p rior-year distributions 2 3 Other g ross income see instructions ) 4 Add lines 1 throu g h 3 3 4 5 De p reciation and de p letion 5 6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of p ro p e rty held for p roduction of income ( see instructions ) 7 Other ex p enses ( see instructions ) 8 Adjusted Net Income ( subtract lines 5, 6, and 7 from line 4 ) 6 7 8 Section B - Minimum Asset Amount 0 0 (A) Prior Year 1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see -_ t° l._`,,'• ; - Instructions for short tax y ear or assets held for p art of y ear) a Avera g e monthl y value of securities b Avera g e monthl y cash balances c Fair market value of other non-exem p t-use assets d Total ( add lines 1 a, 1b, and 1c) e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors ( ex p lain in detail in Part VI ) 0 0 - (B) Current Year ( o p tional ) _ 1a 1b 1c ld 0 0 2 Acq uisition indebtedness a pp licable to non-exem pt-use assets 2 3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 4 Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions ) 3 0 0 4 0 0 5 Net value of non-exem pt-use assets ( subtract line 4 from line 3 ) 5 0 0 6 Multi p l y line 5 b y 035 6 0 0 7 Recoveries of p rior-y ear distributions 7 0 0 8 Minimum Asset Amount ( add line 7 to line 6 ) 8 0 0 Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year 1 Adj usted net income for p rior y ear ( from Section A, line 8, Column A) 2 Enter 85% of line 1 1 2 3 Minimum asset amount for p rior y ear ( from Section B, line 8, Column A) 4 Enter g reater of line 2 or line 3 3 4 5 Income tax im p osed in p rior y ear 6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emer g ency tem p ora ry reduction ( see instructions ) 5 7 = 0 0 - - - - 6 c= = [] Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) 0 0 0 Schodulo A ( Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule A ( Form 990 or 990 -EZ) 2016 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC Tvoe III Non-Functionally Intearated 509(a) ( 3) Sunoortina Organizations (continued) Current Year Section D - Distributions I Amounts paid to su pp orted or g anizations to accom p lish exem pt p ur p oses 2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported org anizations, in excess of income from activi ty 3 4 Administrative ex p enses paid to accom p lish exem pt p urp oses of su pp orted org anizations Amounts paid to ac q uire exem pt-use assets 5 6 7 8 Qualified set-aside amounts (p rior IRS a pp roval req uired ) Other distributions ( describe in Part VI ) See instructions Total annual distributions . Add lines 1 throu gh 6 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (p rovide details in Part VI) See Instructions Distributable amount for 2016 from Section C, line 6 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 9 10 Section E - Distribution Allocations ( see instructions ) 1 3 a b c d e If .tea ..^^'s ^ - i 4 0 - - - .•5' - - _ _- _ = - 0 - _ - ---: _ = 0 - . = A pp lied to 2016 distributable amount - 0 Car ry over from 2011 not a pplied ( see instructions ) Remainder Subtract lines 3 g , 3h, and 31 from 3f $ b c App lied to 2016 distributable amount Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2016, if any Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 For result greater than zero, explain in Part VI See instructions Remaining underdistributions for 2016 Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 For result greater than zero, explain in 0 0 f - - 0 - -F = 0 - 0 0 = - - ,, - - - = - = .. 0 Part VI See instructions Excess distributions carryover to 2017. Add lines 3j and 4c Breakdown of line 7 7 8 - 0 A pp lied to underdistributions of p rior y ears 6 71 - _ _ 0 0 a 5 (iii) Distributable Amount for 2016 ,r• - From 2013 From 2014 From 2015 Total of lines 3a throu g h e Distributions for 2016 from Section D, line 7 0 0 000 - A pplied to underdistributions of p rior y ears h 0 (ii) Underdistributions Pre-2016 Excess Distributions Distributable amount for 2016 from Section C, line 6 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2016 (reasonable cause required-explain in Part VI) See instructions Excess distributions car ry over, if an to 2016 2 Pa g e 7 0 a b c d e Excess Excess Excess Excess from from from from 2013 2014 2015 2016 0 0 0 0 - - - ' = - ` ' Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) 2016 I DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Information . Provide II, line 17a or 17b, Part Supplemental the explanations required by Part II, line 10 , Part Schedule A ( Form 990 or 990-EZ ) 2016 LEM pa g e 8 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 le , 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 ) Part II Section B Line 10 OTHER INCOME IS USED TO CARRY OUT THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX- EXEMPT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ACTIVITIES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------ -- - - - --- - -- - - -- - - -- - --- - - - - - Sched ul e A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 SCHEDULE D (Form 990) OMB No 1545-0047 Supplemental Financial Statements Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service ^ X016 ^ 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. ^ Attach to Form 990. Information about Sc hedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.c Employer identification number Name of the organization 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC 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 I (b) Funds and other accounts 1 Total number at end of year 2 3 4 5 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) Aggregate value of grants from (during year) Aggregate value at end of year Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised Yes F-I No funds are the organization ' s property, subject to the organization ' s exclusive legal control ? 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? 6 Yes No Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7 Purpose ( s) of conservation easements held by the organization ( check all that apply) 1 Preservation of land for public use (e g , recreation or education ) Preservation of a historically important land area Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure M Preservation of open space 2 a b c d 3 4 5 6 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation Held at the End of the Tax Year easement on the last day of the tax year 2a Total number of conservation easements 2b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 , and not on a 2d historic structure listed in the National Register Number of conservation easements modified, transferred , released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax year ^ ----------------^ Number of states where property subj ect to conservation easement is located Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring , inspection, handling of M Yes M No violations , and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring , inspecting, handling of violations , and enforcing conservation easements during the year 10. -------------------- Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year ^ $ ---------------Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(I) nu Yes 1:1 No and section 170(h)(4)(B)(I)' In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and 8 9 balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the org anization's accountin g for conservation easements UMt Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8. 1a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items a ^ $ (i) Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ----------------------^ $ ----------------------(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items ^ $ Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 b Assets included in Form 990, Part X 2 --------- For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 . HTA ^ $ Schedule D (Form 990) 2016 Schedule D (Form 990) 2016 Page 2 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS INC 01-0708733 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued) 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) 3 a ❑ Public exhibition d ❑ Loan or exchange programs b ❑ Scholarly research e ❑ Other c ❑ Preservation for future generations -------------------- ---- ------------- Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part XIII 4 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar 5 ❑ Yes ❑ No assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? 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 X2 b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table c Beginning balance d e f Additions during the year Distributions during the year Ending balance ❑ Yes ❑ No Amount 2a b 1c 1d le 0 if 0 ❑ Yes Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21 , for escrow or custodial account liability? No ❑ If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII Check here if the explanation has been provided on Part XIII Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10 (a) Current year ( e) Four years back (d) Three years back ( c) Two years back ( b) Prior year 0 0 0 f Administrative expenses g 0 0 0 End of year balance Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as Board designated or quasi-endowment ^ -------------- %_ Permanent endowment ^ % -------------------Temporarily restricted endowment ^ -------------- %_ The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100% 0 0 1a b c Beginning of year balance Contributions Net investment earnings, gains, d e and losses Grants or scholarships Other expenditures for facilities 0 0 and programs 2 a b c 3a b 4 Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the Yes organization by (I) unrelated organizations related organizations (ii) "Yes" If on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the org anization's endowment funds No 3a t 3a ii 3b Land , Buildings , and Equipment. Complete if the oroanlzatlon answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11 a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10 Description of property ( b) Cost or other basis ( other) ( a) Cost or other basis (investment ) ( d) Book value ( c) Accumulated depreciation -: 258,584 7,380,044 Land Buildings 0 0 258,584 10,918,587 Leasehold improvements 0 0 0 0 1,626,722 0 Equipment d 29,160 0 Other e Total . Add lines 1a throu g h 1e (Column (d) must e q ual Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10c 1,458,264 21,224 ^ 168,458 7,936 7,815,022 1a b c 3,538,543 Schedule D (Form 990) 2016 Schedule D ( Form 990) 2016 JjEj^ Page 3 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC Investments -Other Securities. Com p lete if the org anization answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11 b See Form 990, Part X, line 12 (a) Description of security or category (Including name of security ) ( c) Method of valuation Cost or end - of-year market value ( b) Book value (1) Financial derivatives (2) Closely - held equity interests (3) Other ----------------------------------------^A)------- --------------------------------------- 0 0 A)------------------(C)---------------------------------------------------------------------------(E^---------------------------------------------(F^ ---------------------------------------------SG^--------------------------------Total (Column (b) must eoual Form 990 Part X col (B) hoe 12 1 ^ I Q _ - - investments -Program Related. ComDlete if the oroanizatlon answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part IV. lin e 11c See Form 990, Part X, line 13 ( c) Method of valuation Cost or end- of-year market value (b) Book value (a) Description of investment 1 (2) (3) (4 ) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Total (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 13 ) 0 ^ - - - - - = -- - -- - - - - - Other Assets. C.mmniptp if thin nrnan17atlnn answprprl "Yt s" on Fnrm 990 Part IV line 11d See Form 990. Part X. line 15 (b) Book value (a) Description 1 (2) (3) (4) ( 5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Total . (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 15) 0 ^ Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990 , Part IV, line 11e or 11f See Form 990, Part X, line 25 ( b) Book value (a) Description of liability , 0 ( 1 ) Federal income taxes - - (3) (4 ) T _ (7 ) Total (Column (b) must equal Form 990• Part X, col (B) line 25) ^ • . _ Q 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) 2016 Schedule D (Form 990) 2016 KiMI M 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOWT PRODUCTIONS , INC Page 4 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Com plete if the org anization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a I Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12 = a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 2a b c Donated services and use of facilities Recoveries of prior year grants 2b 2c d Other (Describe in Part XIII) 2d e Add lines 2a through 2d Subtract line 2e from line 1 3 4 a b c 5 -67,193 2e 3 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1 Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b Other (Describe in Part XIII) Add lines 4a and 4b Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part 10,738,854 1 -67,193 10,806,047 4a 4b line 12) 4c 0 5 10,806,047 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a 1 2 a b c d e 3 4 a b c 5 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25 Donated services and use of facilities Prior year adjustments Other losses Other (Describe in Part XIII) Add lines 2a through 2d Subtract line 2e from line 1 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1 Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part Vlll, line 7b Other (Describe in Part XIII) Add lines 4a and 4b Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part 1, line 18) 1 7,100,320 2e 3 0 7,100,320 c 5 7,100, 320 2a 21b 2c 2d 4a 4b 0 Supplemental Information. Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part III, lines 1a and 4, Part IV, Ilnes lb and 2b, Part V, line 4, Part X, Ilne 2, Part XI, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any additional information Part X Line 2T HE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED FASB GUIDANCE ON UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS IN -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ITS- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- TH-E-ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF TAX POSITIONS ONLY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THEY ARE -O-RE LIKELY-NOT AWARE OF-ANY WH-EN -THAN-NOT OF- BEIN-G- SUSTAINED- -- ANAGEMENT-IS-------------M--------------------------------------------M------------------------------------------------------------------VIOLATION-OF ITS TAX STATUS AS AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME 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Schedule D (Form 990) 2016 \. SCHEDULE G Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities OMB No 1545-0047 Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www irs.gov/form990. 2%16 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service 1111 Name of the organization Employer identification number DEMOCRACY NOW) PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 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 a b c d 2a b Indicate whether the organization raised funds through an of the following activities Check all that apply Mail solicitations e Solicitation of non-government grants fl Internet and email solicitations f FISolicitation of government grants Phone solicitations g F] Special fundraising events El In-person solicitations 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? Yes 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 (m) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? Yes (v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col (1) (rv) Gross receipts from activity No (vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization No 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ^ Total 0 0 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. HTA 0 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) 2016 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Page 2 Fundraising Events . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising evept contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b List events with g ross recei p ts g reater than $5,000 (a) Event #1 (b) Event #2 (c) Other events Fundraising Fundraising 1 (event type) (event type) (total number) (d) Total events (add cot (a) through col (c)) a) 7 C 1 Gross receipts 2 Less Contributions 3 Gross income (line 1 minus line 2 ) 120,350 2,910 2,620 125,880 68,490 500 0 68,990 51,860 2,410 2,620 56,890 4 Cash prizes 0 0 5 Noncash prizes 0 0 Cn m 6 Rent/facility costs 18,000 750 19,250 W 7 Food and beverages 32,706 0 32,706 8 Entertainment 0 0 9 Other direct expenses 63 1,196 10 11 Direct expense summary Add lines 4 through 9 in colu mn (d) Net income summa ry Subtract line 10 from line 3, colu mn ( d ) N 500 U d 0 1,133 ^ ^ 53,152 ) 3,738 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 d (b) Pull tabs/ instant bingo /progressive bingo (a) Bingo (d) Total gaming (add col (a) through col (c)) (c) Other gaming a) N 1 Gross revenue 0 a 2 Cash prizes 0 m nw 3 Noncash prizes 0 4 Rent/facility costs 0 5 Other direct expe^ 0 6 0 Yes 9 % Yes % Yes % 6 Volunteer labor 7 Direct expense summary Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ^ 0) 8 Net g amin g income summa ry Subtract line 7 from line 1, column ( d ) ^ 0 O No No E] No , Enter the state ( s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities a b 10a b -----------------------------------------------------------Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states') F] Yes F1 No If "No," explain ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Were any of the organization ' s gaming licenses revoked , suspended, or terminated during the tax year? F] Yes r] No If "Yes," explain Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 r Schedule G ( Form 990 or 990-EZ ) 2016 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Page 3 11 Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? 1-1 Yes 1-1 No 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? F]Yes 13 a b 14 Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in The organization ' s facility An outside facility No 13a 13b % % Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records Name ^ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address ^ 15a b c ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue? If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization ^ $ ------------amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party ^ $ 0 ---------------If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party F-1 Yes F] No 0 and the Name ^ Address ^ 16 Gaming manager information Name ^ Gaming manager compensation ^ $ ----------------------- 0- Description of services provided ^ El Director/officer 17 0 Employee Independent contractor Mandatory distributions a b Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to Yes El No retain the state gaming license? organizations Enter the amount of distributions required under state law to be distributed to other exempt 0 or s p ent in the org anization's own exem pt activities durin g the tax y ear ^ $ columns (v), and explanations line 2b, and Supplemental Information . Provide the required by Part I, (iii) Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information See instructions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 SCHEDULE M OMB No Noncash Contributions (Form 990) 1545-0047 G Complete if the organizations answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30 6 Attach to Form 990 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service • . -11 Inspection Information about Schedule M ( Form 990 ) and its instructions is at www irs ov/form990. Employer identification number Name of the organization DEMOCRACY NOWT PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Tvoes of Prooerty (a ) Check if applicable (b) Number of contributions or items contributed Art-Works of art Art-Historical treasures Art-Fractional interests Books and publications Clothing and household goods I 2 3 4 5 6 Cars and other vehicles 7 Boats and planes 8 9 10 Intellectual property Securities - Publicly traded Securities- Closely held stock Securities-Partnership, LLC, or trust interests 11 12 utlon Noncash areported mounts report on amounts Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 Method of determining noncash contribution amounts . X 28 X 1 101,127 FAIR MARKET VALUE Securities- Miscellaneous Qualified conservation contribution-Historic structures 13 14 Qualified conservation contribution-Other 15 16 17 18 19 Real estate-Residential Real estate-Commercial Real estate-Other Collectibles Food inventory 20 Drugs and medical supplies 21 22 Taxidermy Historical artifacts 23 Scientific specimens 24 25 26 27 Archeological artifacts Other ^ ( I-MAC computer ) - ---- - ----- -- --- -- -) Other ^ ( - ---- - ----- -- ---- -- ) Other ^ ( - --- --- ---- -- ---- -- Other ^ 28 180 RETAIL VALUE 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 29 Yes 30a b 31 32a b 33 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 If "Yes ," describe the arrangement in Part II Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions? 31 Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributions? 32a If "Yes," describe in Part II 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 HTA No _ X X X - Schedule M (Form 990 ) ( 2016) Schedule M (Form 990) (2016) DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-0708733 Page 2 Supplemental Information . Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part 1, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both Also complete this part for any additional information Part I Line 9b and 25b THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER- OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PartILine 32b THE ORGANIZATION USES AN INVESTMENT FIRM TO SELL DONATED SECURITIES Schedule M (Form 990) (2016) SCHEDULE 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury ^ Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ 0MB No 1545-0047 Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 pr 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. ^ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. x©16 Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) and its instructions is at www irs .gov/form990. Name of the organization D EMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC Employer identification number 01-070873 3 Form 990, PartVI, Section B, Line 11b THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS,-REVISES AND APPROVES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE990 TAX RETURN BEFORE IT IS FILED -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Form990, PartVI, Section B, Line 12c THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT SIGNS THE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CONFLICTOF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY AND ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOS- E POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTEREST -AS -THEY ARISE Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND SETS -------------------------------15----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL POSITION AND ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EVALUATINGAVERAGE SALARIES IN THE NEW YORK METRO MEDIAAND NON-PROFIT MARKETS OFFICERS WHOSE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COMPENSATIONIS UNDER_REVIEW DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL - - - - - - - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Form990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Form990, Part- IX, Line 119 FEES FOR SERVICES OTHER TRANSLATION $110,754,-FREELANCE LABOR ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------$605,244, PAYROLL SERVICES $8,833 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---Form 990, Part IX, Line PRODUCTION EXPENSES ITEMIZED SATELLITE & FIBER $527,354, PHOTO ------------------------_24b----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SERVICES $48,816, STUDIO RENTAL $474,532, SEGMENT/FOOTAGE PURCHASES $2,500, CLOSED CAPTIONING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------$37,776, DISH/CABLE PAYMENTS $13,402 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 -EZ. HrA Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2016)