I i Form 990 B 20014 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. ^ ^ Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service A OMB No 1545-0047 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax For the 2014 ca Check if applicable C D Name of orgamzat Employer identification number Doing business as F^ Address chance Number and street (or P O box if mail is not delivered to street address) ❑ N ame c h ange Room/swte 01 -0708733 207 WEST 25TH STREET, 11TH FLOOR ❑ Initial return E City or town ❑ Final 21um/terminated ❑ Amended return NEW YORK Foreign country name State ZIP code NY 10001 212 431-9090 Foreign postal code Foreign province / state/county IG I" ❑ Application pending Tax-exempt status Gross receipts $ F Name and address of principal officer H(a) is this a group return for subord inates'? SAME AS "C" ABOVE H(b) Are all subordinates included? El 501( c)(3)1:1 501 (c) ( ) 4 (insert no ) ❑ 4947 ( a)(1) or ❑ 527 J Website : ^ WWW DEMOCRACYNOW ORG K Form of organization . Telephone number 7 , 778,444 0 Yes [K] No ❑ Yes ❑ No If "No ," attach a list (see instructions) H (c) Grou p exem ption number ^ L^nj Corporation ❑ Trust ❑ Association ❑ Other ^ L Year of formation 2002 M State of legal domicile NY Summa ry 1 Briefly describe the organization ' s mission or most significant activities TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY BY PROVIDING ---- - -- - ------- - -- - - - - - - - - - ------------------A DAILY, NATIONAL, LISTENER-SPONSORED / NON-COMMERCIAL PUBLIC RADIO & TELEVISION NEWS SHOW, ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ALSO TRAINS JOURNALIST INTERNS AND COMMUNITY VIDEO PRODUCERS IN THE ART OF CIVIC JOURNALISM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets 2 Check this box 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 5 . . 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 3 . . . Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a ). 5 5 53 6 Total number of volunteers ( estimate if necessary ) 20 . . 6 7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 . . . 7a 0 . . . . b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 0 E a a °' a Prior Year v C fi ? w 6,442,624 160,349 33,359 38,626 Total revenue-add lines 8 throu gh a'I' must_e ual Part VIII column (A) , line 12) 8,423,530 6,674,958 Grants and similar amounts pad (Part IX, column -(A),_ Ines 113) . Benefits paid to or for members / (Pa#lXI/colufnn (A) line/4)).I . . . . . Salaries , other compensation , ^employee benefits (PartIIX, column (A), lines 5-10). . . Professional fundraising fees_(Paft IX7 mn-(A), line 1'1e)/ Ic uo Total fundraising expenses (Part (X-, column (D), lin 2e 528,436 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d-11f24e) 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 0 1,854,215 60,000 - „- A 3,783,587 5,697,802 2,725,728 0 0 2,099,485 60,000 `,,.:,,; 3,887,802 6,047,287 627,671 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h ) . . Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g ) . . . . . . . Investment income (Part VIII, column-(Alines 3, 4, and 7d) Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), line56d-8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e). 12 13 14 15 16a b 17 18 19 a . . Beginning of Current Year 20 21 mC z; 22 Total assets (Part X, line 16) . . . . Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) . . . . . . Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 . . . . . 17,893,137 486,354 17,406,783 Signature Block M;M.&V1 Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Declaratio n of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge Sign Here ' I IF Signature of o *r Type or print name and title Pnntrrype preparer's name Paid Preparer Use Only Current Year 7,490,639 897,621 8,450 26,820 8 9 10 11 Preparers ignatur WINNIE TAM Firm's name ^ WINNIE TAM & CO , P.C Firm's address ^ 50 BROAD STREET, SUITE 1837, NEW May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see in,, For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the separate instructions. HTA End of Year 18,549,085 518,776 18,030,309 I t Form 990 (20 4) 1 2 3 4 DEMOCRACY NOW! PRODUCTIONS , INC Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part III . 01-0708733 . . . . Page 2 ❑ . Briefly describe the organization ' s mission DEMOCRACY NOW! PRODUCTIONS, INC PRODUCES A DAILY, NATIONAL, LISTENER-SPONSORED / ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NON-COMMERCIAL-PUBLIC-RADIO-AND TELEVISION-NEWS SHOW DEMOCRACY NOW' PRODUCTIONS, INC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ITS-MISSION-BY TRAINING-JOURNALIST- INTERNS AND-COMMUNITY-VIDEO-PRODUCERS IN-THE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FU-LFILLS 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 . . . . . . . ❑ Yes No . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O. Did the organization cease conducting , or make significant changes in how it conducts , any program services' . . . No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ Yes 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 $ _____ 5,103,277 including grants of $ ______________ 0_ ) (Revenue $ ---------- 198,975 ) -------------TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY BY PROVIDINGA DAILY, NATIONAL, LISTENER SPONSORED/NON-COMMERCIAL PUBLIC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RADIO 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 INTER NS AND -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COMMUNITY VIDEO PRO-DUCERS_IN_THE ART OF CIVIC JOURNALISM --------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4b (Code --------------- ) ( Expenses $ __________________ including grants of $ ------------------ ) (Revenue $ ------------------- ) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4c (Code ' __ ) ( Expenses $ including grants of $ __________________ ) (Revenue $ ------------------- ) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4d 4e Other program services ( Describe in Schedule O ) (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ ^ Total p rogram service expenses 5.103.277 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 Form 990 (2014) Form 990 Yes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 a b c d e Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)' If "Yes," . . . . . complete Schedule A Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to . . candidates for public office? If "Yes, " complete Schedule C, Part 1 Section 501 ( c)(3) organizations . Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) . . election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes, " complete Schedule C, Part 11 membership dues, Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives Schedule complete C, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," Part 111. 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 I . 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 11 . Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part M. . 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. . 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. Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes, "complete . . . . . Schedule D, Part VI . . . . . . . . . . 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 V11 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 Vlll 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 . 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 the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X 12a b 13 14a b 15 16 17 18 19 20a b Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Parts XI and Xll.. 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 Xl and XII is optional complete Schedule E. 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes, " Is the organization a school described in section Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? 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 l and IV . 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// and IV. . 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 Ill and IV. services for professional fundraising of more than $15,000 of expenses organization report a total Did the on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11 e? If "Yes, " complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) 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 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 Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes, " complete Schedule H If "Yes" to line 20a , did the org anization attach a co py of its audited financial statements to this returns 1 2 No X X 3 X 4 X 5 X 6 X 7 X 8 X 9 X 10 X 11a X 11b X 11c X 11d 11e X X 11f X 12a X 12b 13 14a X X X 14b X 15 X 16 X 17 X 18 X 19 20a 20b N/A X X Form 990 (2014) i 1 Form 990 (2014) DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC Page 4 01-0708733 Checklist of Req uired Schedules (continued) Yes 21 22 23 24a b c d 25a b 26 27 28 a b c 29 30 31 32 33 34 35a b 36 37 38 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and Il Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes, " complete Schedule I, Parts I and U1. 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 . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002'7 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's If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part I 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 . . . 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 Il Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons' If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part Ill 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. A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete . . . Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part IV. 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, 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 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 1. Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part fl, . . . Ill, or IV, and Part V, line 1 . . . . . . . . . Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . V/ . . . . . . Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11 b and . . . . . . . 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are reauired to comalete Schedule 0 . No 21 X 22 X 23 X 24a 24b N/A X 24c N/A 24d N/A 25a X 25b X 26 X 27 X 1^,.7+ X X F 28 28c 29 X X 30 X 31 X 32 X 33 X 34 35a X X 35b N/A 36 X 37 X 38 X Form 990 (20 1 4) T T Form 990 (2014) DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC. Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Sc hedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part V . 01-0708733 . . . . . . . . . . Pa g e 5 . . El Yes 1a b c 2a b 3a b 4a b 5a b c 6a b 7 a b c d e f g h 8 9 a b 10 a b 11 a b 12a b 13 a b c 14a b Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable 1a 34 Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1 a Enter -0- if not applicable lb 0 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 53 If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns' Note . If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) 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? If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 . . . . . . 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)? . . . . ^ 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 sb, 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? 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 and services provided to the payor' . 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 required to file Form 8282? If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year . 17d ^ N/A 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?. 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? . 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? . . Section 501(c )(7) organizations. Enter Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 10a N/A 10b N/A Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities . . Section 501(c )( 12) organizations . Enter, 11a N/A 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) . lib N/A Section 4947(a)(1) non -exempt charitable trusts . Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? . . . . If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year . . . 112b I N/A Section 501(c )( 29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? Note . See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0 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's If "Yes." has it filed a Form 720 to report these Davments? If "No."provide an explanation in Schedule 0 . . . . . . No Ic X 2b X 3a 3b N/A X 4a X "S 5a 5b 5c X X N/A 6a X 6b N/A 7a 7b X X X 7c 's 7e 7f 7 7h N/A N/A 8 N/A 9a N/A ? S X X i `''• u'v. 12a N/A ?"5r 13a N/A 14a 14b N/A X Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (20,14) Page 6 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW' PRODUCTIONS , INC 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 No Yes 1a b 2 3 5 1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O. lb Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent 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 supervision of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 - .f X 2 3 X 4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? 4 X 5 6 7a Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets' . . Did the organization have members or stockholders? . . . . . . . . . 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. 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 5 6 X X 7a X 7b X t •' b 8 a b 9 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 Did the organization have local chapters , branches , or affiliates' . . . . . . 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 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 -y X X X 15a 15b 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 15 a b 16a b 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 . Other officers or key employees of the organization . . If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions ) Did the organization invest in , contribute assets to , or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year's . If "Yes ," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization ' s exempt status with respect to such arrangements ? . No X 10a b X -_°^, 4, , 16a X •16b N/A Section C . Disclosure 17 18 19 20 . ALL STATES List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed --------------------------------------------------------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 a ply. Own website QX Another' s website Other (explain in Schedule 0) Q Upon request 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 ___-_______JULIE_CROSBY----------------------------------------------------------------- 212 431-9090 207 WEST 25TH STREET. 11TH FLOOR. NEW YORK. NY 10001 Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) DEMOCRACY NOW! PRODUCTIONS , INC 01-0708733 Compensation of Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , Highest Compensated Page 7 Employees , and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . . A. Officers Directors, Trustees, Key , Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees Section __ 1 a 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. E E 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 directorltrustee o > > 0 C = -n Q 5 3 3 E 3 N 21 ;r2 : is M c o m 0 v m m 3 2r u, 2 W CD N (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization (W-2/1099- MISC) and related organizations N CD __(1) __ KAREN RANUCCI____________________________ __________10 00 CHAIR (2) JUAN GONZALEZ 5 00 SECRETARY --(3) -- SARAH JONES------------------------------- -----------0 30 DIRECTOR ^4) MARTHA FLEISCHMAN 5 00 DIRECTOR ___________________________ ____40 _(5) __ AMY GOODMAN------------------------------4 00 ---------PRESIDENT 40.00 _(6)__ JULIE CROSBY------------------------------------GENERALMANAGER AD ------------------------------------------------- --------- --8 ------------------------------------------------- --------- A9)------------------------------------------------- ---------- _(10)------------------------------------------------- ---------- _MI-------------------------------------------------- --------- -------------------------------------------- ----- --------- --- -------------------------------------------- --------- (N X X 0 0 0 X X 31,200 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 148,320 0 0 124,010 0 9,766 X X X --------Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) Page 8 01-0708733 ' DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC Section A . Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (C) Position (A) (B) (do not check more than one (D ) ( E) (F) Name and title Average hours per week (list any hours for box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee o > > 0 X CD s -n 0 , Q $a -3 -0 (S 2 Reportable compensation from the Reportable compensation from related organizations Estimated amount of other compensation organization (W-2/1099-MISC) (W-2/1099 -MISC) from the organization related organizations o w below dotted line) _M) . CD Er 0 9 2 m (D 1 - 1 m o 8 m and related organizations 3 m a -------------------------------------------------- ---------------- -M) -------------------------------------------------- ---------------_M) (1$ ------------------------------------------------- ---------------- -------------------------------------------------- (191-------------------------------------------------- ------------- - (24^-------------------------------- ----------------- ---------------(21^-------------------------------------------------- ---------------_(22j------------------------------------------------_(23) ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- (24^------------------------------- ------------------ ---------------- (25Z-------------------------------------------------- ---------------lb c d 2 ^ 303,530 Sub-total . . . . . ^ 0 Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . . . . . 303,530 Total add lines lb and 1c ^ Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of ^ 2 reportable compensation from the organization 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes,"complete Schedule J for such individual ANIFIRb 3 X 4 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. -^ 9,766 0 9,766 0 0 0 No 4 rc 10. bow X 5 Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual O'liffibmials X for services rendered to the organization' If "Yes, " complete Schedule J for such person 5 Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year (A) Name and business address RSY PARTNERS, LLC 123 7TH AVE, STE130, BROOKLYN, NY 11215 THOUGHTWORKS 200 E . RANDOLPH, 25TH FL, CHICAGO, IL 60601 (B) Description of services CREATIVE DIRECTION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT SITE REFRESH PROJECT (C) Compensation 154,700 0 330,785 0 0 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received 2 more than $100 , 000 of com pensation from the org anization Form 990 (2014) For, 990 (201,4 ) 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW! PRODUCTION Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII . . (A) Total revenue ❑ . (B) Related or (C) Unrelated (D) Revenue exempt business excluded from function revenue tax under sections 512-514 revenue Q is 2 ° o 0 r- 1a Federated campaigns. . . b Membership dues c Fundraising events . . . . . . d Related organizations e Government grants (contributions) f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above g Noncash contributions included in lines la-1f: h Total. Add lines la-1f 2,664 0 0 0 0 1a 1b Ic Id le LL - _ 6,439,960 $ ________ 117,436 . - If • , - _ • _ 6,442,624 Business Code 2a b C U) E 515100 BROADCAST FEES --------------------------------------------------------------- d ----------------------------------------------e ----------------------------------------------. . . f All other program service revenue Total. Add lines 2a-2f Investment income (including dividends, interest, and 3 . . . . other similar amounts) . . 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds Royalties 5 b c d 8a 0 b c 9a b c 10a b c Gross rents Less rental expenses Rental income or (loss) Net rental income or (loss) Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory Less cost or other basis and sales expenses . Gain or (loss) . . . . . . Net gain or (loss) . ^ . ^ ^ . ^ s 34,203 34,203 0 0 `'= 0 0 ^ (i) Securities 0 (u) Other 1,096,901 0 1,097,745 -844 0 0 ^ - Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 0 of contributions reported on line 1c) See Part IV, line 18. . . . . . . . . a Less direct expenses . . . b Net income or (loss) from fundraising events . Gross income from gaming activities See Part IV, line 14. . . . . . . . a Less. direct expenses b Net income or (loss) from gaming activities . Gross sales of inventory, less -844 -844 ' 0 0 ^ 0 0 0 ^ 0 a 44,367 Less: cost of goods sold Net income or ( loss ) from sales of invento ry b 5,741 ^ OTHER INCOME ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------All other revenue . . . . Total. Add lines 11a-11d . . . Total revenue . See instructions ; = returns and allowances Miscellaneous Revenue Ila b c d e 12 0 0 0 160,349 - (u) Personal (i) Real 6a b c d 7a 160,349 160,349 0 0 Business Code . . ^ - ^ - - 38,626 ^_ , __ 0 0 0 0 0 6,674 958 38,626 _v 198 975 - ___ ^' `^. i=,. ^. x.z 0 ="• f 33 359 Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014) . Page 10 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC Statement of Functional Expenses NOWn 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 . (c) (o) (B) (A) Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, Management and Fundraising Program service Total expenses 8b , 9b , and 10b of Part Vlll . expenses expenses general expenses I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 a b c d "Ow 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 . . Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) . 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 Lobbying 0 a; ^ r 0 Investment management fees g Other (If line 11 g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 a b c d e 25 26 (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) Advertising and promotion . . . . . Office expenses . . . . Information technology . . . . . Royalties . . . . . Occupancy. . . Travel Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . Conferences, conventions, and meetings Interest . . . . . . . Payments to affiliates . . . . . Depreciation, depletion, and amortization Insurance . . . . 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 0) FEES, DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS ----------------------------------------------------------PRODUCTION EXPENSES ---------------------------------------------------------MISCELLANEOUS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------All other expenses -----------------------------------Total functional ex p enses . 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 if followin g SOP 98-2 ASC 958-720 ) . ' °•,' Y ^ ^s •' jt p ^ i ^1' kC" 0 0 ^''a 35 r I ^;'Y',t''-' 181,200 166,200 15,000 0 1,513,171 1,301,817 165,582 45,772 40,897 222,378 141,839 31,737 186,770 122,891 6,414 27,695 15,117 2,746 7,913 3,831 1,280 30,828 18,015 0 32,108 18,015 0 e Professional fundraising services See Part IV, line 17 f s^^ 60,000 60,000 "w'w.rx:'r, 0 554,854 172,076 552,097 362,020 0 167,397 198,162 0 24,766 0 0 722,977 39,087 eta; ^ r .e; :. ^_ 528,770 128,420 268,648 361,595 7,119 350 24,090 18,965 43,306 259,359 425 139,809 189,768 23,908 3,680 , 8,394 5,657 11,214 7,895 36,693 18,036 64,744 654 621,540 20,397 rr: "r., i # 4 ,.- i ; Kid ^ i i r^'^,` ,R^,,^`' r r" ^m.^,, ^qei >#'^, # .'•, ^'r',=,°_ty^',..>rI r1. .K' ar'y '"$v "= - ' , v'', W \m '"' i .f"'°• ^srh's v'rksR ^i .'' c i s' J'J 14,255 1,014,006 15,982 0 0 6,047,287 4,018 1,014,006 9,954 10,045 192 5,468 560 5,103,277 415,574 528,436 , Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (20614) 01-0708733 • DEMOCRACY NOW! PRODUCTIONS , INC Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ❑ (A) Beginning of year 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 y N a 7 8 9 10a b u) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34 . U) ao ^ (B) End of year 1,631 1,970,639 1,024,047 1,975,907 1 2 3 4 - 0 103,958 52,788 6 7 8 9 9,877,542 1Oc 2,864,325 11 0 12 0 13 0 14 22,300 15 17,893,137 16 486,354 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 0 0 0 486,354 25 26 0 518,776 16,000,533 1,406,250 17,609,533 420,776 and . 30 31 32 33 34 ^ ❑ and Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC958), check here complete lines 30 through 34. Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund . Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds . . . . . . Total net assets or fund balances . Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . 30 31 32 33 34 . . 9 ,204,026 4,229,871 0 0 0 27,600 18,549,085 518,776 0 0 27 28 29 . 0 95,679 70,214 ".- Unrestricted net assets . . . Temporarily restricted net assets Permanently restricted net assets . . . 854 2,793,569 231,669 1,895,603 5 27 28 29 LL 0 Z Cash-non-interest-bearing . Savings and temporary cash investments Pledges and grants receivable, net . . Accounts receivable, net Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, 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 sponsonng organizations of section 501 (c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L.. . . . . . Notes and loans receivable, net . . . . . Inventories for sale or use . . . Prepaid expenses and deferred charges Land, buildings, and equipment. cost or 12,880,827 other basis Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 3,676,801 Less' accumulated depreciation . 10b . . . . 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 eq ual line 34) Accounts payable and accrued expenses. . Grants payable. Deferred revenue . Tax-exempt bond liabilities 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 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 third related Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to Complete parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). . . . . . . . . Part X of Schedule D . Total liabilities . Add lines 17 throu g h 25 Page 11 . . . 17,406,783 17 , 893 , 137 18,030,309 18 , 549 , 085 Form 990 (2014) Form 990 (2014 ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 . . . 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 . . Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year ( must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) Net unrealized gains ( losses) on investments . . . . . Donated services and use of facilities . Investment expenses, Prior period adjustments 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, column ( B)). Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII Page 12 01 -0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . . LI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6,674,958 6,047,287 627,671 17,406,783 -4,145 10 18 ,030,309 . . . fl Yes 1 2a El Other ❑ Accrual Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 El Cash If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule O Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant 's 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 Consolidated basis El Separate basis El Both consolidated and separate basis b . 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 separate basis , consolidated basis , or both XX Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis c If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b , does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of . the audit , review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant's If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O . As a result of a federal award , was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? . . . 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. 3a b X 2a . No 2b X 2c X -32 3a N/A 3b N/A Form 990 (2014) SCHEDULE A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) OMB No 1545-0047 Public Charity Status and Public Support 20014 Complete if the organization is a section 501(c )( 3) organization or a section 4947( a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service ^ ^ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and Employer identification number Name of the organization 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW] PRODUCTIONS, INC Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions. Ki^ The or anizatlon is not a private foundation because it is- (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box ) 1 T A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i). 2 R A school described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E ) A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the 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 section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.) 3 4 5 6 R A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b )(1)(A)(v). R 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 ) 7 FIA community trust described in section 170(b )(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II ) R An organization that normally receives. (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross 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.) 8 9 10 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4). n 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 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g 11 a b c d e f 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. D 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. LI 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 I I I non-functionally integrated supporting organization . . Enter the number of supported organizations . 0 Provide the followin g information about the supported organization(s) (1) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1-9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document' Yes (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) 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) 2014 01-0708733 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC. Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) Pa g e 2 (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.) Cnrfinn A Piihlir' C.innnrf (a ) 2010 Calendar year ( or fiscal year beginning in) I Gifts , grants , contributions, and membership fees received (Do not include any "unusual grants .") . . . . . 2 3 Total ( e ) 2014 ( d ) 2013 ( c) 2012 ( b) 2011 5,314,821 7,490,780 5,345,488 32,084,352 6,442,624 7,490,639 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 person ( other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) 5,314,821 . . 7,490,780 5,345,488 32,084,352 6,442,624 7,490,639 Included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) 6 7,816,486 24,267,866 Public su pp ort. Subtract line 5 from line 4. Section B . Total Su pport Calendar year ( or fiscal year beginning in ) III, 7 8 Amounts from line 4. . Gross income from interest , dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents , royalties and income from similar 9 10 11 12 13 5 ,314,821 5,345,488 7,490,780 7,490,639 6,442,624 32,084,352 4.325 932 418 9,605 34,203 49,483 . . . . . . sources . . . Total ( e) 2014 ( d ) 2013 (c) 2012 ( b) 2011 (a ) 2010 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) 828 1 1 2,531 596 1 1 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 12 . Gross receipts from related activities , etc (see instructions ) 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 . . 3,955 32,137,790 4,749,631 ^ Section C . Com p utation of Public Su pp ort Percenta g e 14 Public support percentage for 2014 ( line 6, column (f) divided by line 11 , column (f)) 15 . . . . II, line 14 . . Schedule A, Part Public support percentage from 2013 check this box 1/3% or more , 16a 33 1 /3% support test-2014 . If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 . . . . . . organization publicly supported qualifies as a and stop here . The organization 14 15 b 33 1 /3% support test-2013 . 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-2014 . 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 . . . ^ C ^ L ^ E b 10%-facts -and-circumstances test-2013 . 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 75 51 % 72 49% ^ C Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ LI Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) 2014 Schedule A (Form ,990 or 990rEZ ) 2014 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 9 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.) Cnn4Gr.n A P,ihlir Crnnnnrf Calendar year ( or fiscal year beginning in) 10 I ( b) 2011 (a ) 2010 Total (e) 2014 d 2013 c 2012 Gifts, grants , contributions , and membership fees 0 received ( Do not include any "unusual grants ") 2 Gross receipts from admissions , merchandise sold or services performed , or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization ' s tax-exempt purpose . . . 3 0 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on . . . . its behalf 5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the . organization without charge 6 Total . Add lines 1 through 5. 7a Amounts included on lines 1 , 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1 % of the amount on line 13 for the year c Add lines 7a and 7b 8 Public su pp ort ( Subtract line 7c from 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .µ,.x8 i4d y^ra t `^ -y,{,. ,sue • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ^L;^_^ ^^`^i^•^•a Wt- Section B. Total Su pport Calendar year ( or fiscal year beginning in) 10 9 Amounts from line 6 0 0 0 Total ( e ) 2014 ( d ) 2013 c 2012 ( b) 2011 ( a ) 2010 0 0 0 10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 . . . . ... c Add lines 10a and 10b Net income from unrelated business 11 activities not included in line 10b , whether or not the business is regularly carried on 12 Other Income . Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI) 13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 1Oc, 11, and 12) 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a , or 19b , check this box and see instructions 0 0 0 First five years . If the Form 990 is for the o rganization ' s first, second , third, fourth, or fifth tax year a s a section 501 (c) (3) oraanizatlon . check this box and stow here ^ 17 15 15 Public support percentage for 2014 ( line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 16 16 Public support percentage from 2013 Schedule A , Part III , line 15 Section D. Com p utation of Investment Income Percenta g e 17 . . . 17 Investment income percentage for 2014 ( line 10c , column (f) divided by line 13, column (0) 18 . . 18 Investment income percentage from 2013 Schedule A , Part III , line 17 . . 19a 33 113 % support tests-2014 . 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-2013 . If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 18 is not more than 33 1 /3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 20 0 0 0 0 U UU /o 0 00% 000% 000% ^ ^ LI ^ LI Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 ScheduleA (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC. 01-0708733 Pa g e 4 Supporting Organizations (Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11 a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11 b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11 c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11 d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V) Section A. All Su pp ortin g Org anizations Yes No 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, descnbe the designation If historic and continuing relationship, explain 2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2). 3a Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)7 If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below b Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If"Yes," describe in Part Vl when and how the organization made the determination. c Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2) (B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use 4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If "Yes" and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below b Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If"Yes," describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations c Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)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) purposes. 5a Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part Vl, including (Q the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (III) the authonty under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document) b Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document? c Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? 6 Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations, (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization's supported organizations? If "Yes," provide detail in Part Vl. 7 Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If"Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) 8 Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7' If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) 9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If"Yes," provide detail in Part Vl. b Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If"Yes," provide detail in Part Vl. c Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) 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 Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If"Yes," answer (b) below b Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the oraarnzat,on had excess business holdings) 1 1 2 -` 3a - s 3b 3c 4a 4b 4c 5a sb Sc _ 6 7 8 ' 9a 9b 9c 10a 1 Ob Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Schedule A ( Form 990 or 990-EZ ) 2014 DEMOCRACY NOW! PRODUCTIONS , INC 01-0708733 Pag e 5 su pp ortin g org anizations (continued) Yes No 11 a b c Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons' 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 person described Ina orb above' If "Yes" to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part Vl. 11a 11b 11 c Section B. Type I Su pp ortin g Org anizations Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization's activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year 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, sup ervised, or controlled the supp orting organization 1 2 Yes No -„ y ° J a 1 , ', •• `' 'Y 2 Section C. Type 11 Su pportin g Org anizations Yes Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization's supported organization(s)? if "No," describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supp orted organization (s) 1 No . Section D . All Ty pe III Supporting Organizatio ns Yes No Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization's tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the 1 organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided' •"' '= 2 Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either (I) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If"No," explain in Part VI how 2 the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s) 3 By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization's investment policies and in directing the use of the organization's income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization's 3 supported organizations played in this regard Section E . Tvae Ill Functionally - Integrated Supporting Organizations 1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions) a j The organization satisfied the Activities Test Complete line 2 below. 1 b c 2 a b 3 a b E) The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations 'Complete line 3 below E] The organization supported a governmental entity Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions) Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below. Did substantially all of the organization ' s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization ( s) to which the organization was responsive ? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities 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 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 Yes No "x ~r` 2a r=; i _,>L _ , •^; 2b =- _ ° 3a 3b Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Schedule A ( Form 990 qr 990-EZ ) 2014 DEMOCRACY NOW! PRODUCTIONS INC. 01- 0708733 Pa g e 6 Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a )( 3) Supporting Organizations Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov 20, 1970 See instructions. All other TvDe III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E. (B) Current Year (A) Prior Year Section A - Adjusted Net Income (o ptional ) 1 I Net short-term ca pital g ain 2 2 Recoveries of p rior-year distributions 3 3 Other g ross income (see instructions ) 0 0 4 4 Add lines 1 throu g h 3 5 5 De p reciation and dep letion 6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or 6 maintenance of p ro pe rty held for p roduction of income ( see instructions ) 7 7 Other ex p enses ( see instructions ) 0 0 8 8 Adjusted Net Income ( subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) (B) Current Year (A) Prior Year Section B - Minimum Asset Amount ( o ptional ) Y= 1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt- use assets ( see = w-Y Instructions for short tax y ear or assets held for p art of year) 1a a Averag e monthly value of securities 11b b Avera g e monthly cash balances 1c c Fair market value of other non-exem pt- use assets 0 0 Id d Total ( add lines la, 1b, and 1c e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors ( ex p lain in detail in Part VI ) 2 2 Acq uisition indebtedness a pp licable to non-exem pt-use assets 0 0 3 3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d amount, 4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater 0 0 4 see instructions) 0 0 5 5 Net value of non-exem pt-use assets ( subtract line 4 from line 3 ) 0 0 6 6 Multi p ly line 5 by 035 0 0 7 7 Recoveries of p rior-year distributions 0 0 8 8 Minimum Asset Amount ( add line 7 to line 6) 1 Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year 1 Adj usted net income for p rior year ( from Section A, line 8, Column A) 2 2 Enter 85% of line 1 3 rv Column Section B, line 8 , A) 3 Minimum asset amount for p rior y ear ( from 4 .,y 4 Enter g reater of line 2 or line 3 5 ;35 Income tax im posed in p rior year 4, unless subject to 6 Distributable Amount . Subtract line 5 from line 6 emerg ency tem p ora ry reduction ( see instructions ) Integrated Type III supporting organization (see non-functionallyorganization's first as a 7 R Check here if the current year is the instructions) 0 0 0 0 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) 2014 ScheduleA (Form 99p or 990-EZ ) 2014 01-0708733 Pa ge 7 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC • , . TVDe III Non-Functionally Intearated 509(a)(3) Sunoortina Oraanizations (continued) Current Year Section D - Distributions 1 Amounts paid to su pported org anizations to accom p lish exem pt p urposes 2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported org anizations, in excess of income from activity 3 Administrative ex p enses paid to accom p lish exem pt p urp oses of su pp orted org anizations 4 Amounts paid to acq uire exem pt-use assets 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS a pp roval req uired ) 6 Other distributions ( describe in Part VI ) See Instructions. 0 7 Total annual distributions . Add lines 1 throu g h 6. 8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (p rovide details in Part VI ) See Instructions. 0 9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 0 000 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount (iii) (ii) Distributable Underdistributions Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions ) Excess Distributions Amount for 2014 Pre-2014 0 1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 ( reasonable cause re q uired-see instructions ) -1` 3 Excess distributions carry over, if an y, to 2014: a I b c d e f h i 4 a b c 5 6 7 8 From 2013. Total of lines 3a throu g h e App lied to underdistributions of p rior y ears App lied to 20 14 distributable amount Carryover from 2009 not a pp lied (see instructions ) Remainder Subtract lines 3 , 3h, and 31 from 3f Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7: $ 0 App lied to underdistributions of p rior years A pp lied to 2014 distributable amount Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount g reater than zero, see instructions ) Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions ) . Excess distributions carryover to 2015 . Add lines 3j and 4c Breakdown of line 7 - ^-i `i 0 0 0 aF ` 0 <„ d+° Y 0 3 . •. `` `, '; 0 0 - - - 0 - 0 0 a b I." C d e Excess from 2013. Excess from 2014. 0 01 - ` 1 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEDULE D Supplemental Financial Statements (Form 990 ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service ^ • 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6. Donor advised funds . I (b) Funds and other accounts 1 Total number at end of year . 2 3 4 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) Aggregate value of grants from (during year) Aggregate value at end of year. . 5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control'? 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 • - Employer identification number Name of the organization OMM 2014 ^ Complete if the organization answered " Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6, 7 , 8, 9, 10 , 11 a, 11b , 11c, 11d , lie, 11f , 12a, or 12b. b- Attach to Form 990. Information about Schedule D ( Form 990 ) and its instructions is at www. irs. ov/form990. . Yes No E] Yes No Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply) KEMB 1 Preservation of land for public use (e g , recreation or education) Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a historically important land area Fj Preservation of a certified historic structure Preservation of open space 2 a b c d 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 subject to conservation easement is located Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of Yes No violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year 111. -------------------Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year ^ $ ----------------Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section Yes E] No . . . . . . 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)9 . In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the org anization's accountin g for conservation easements Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8 1a b 2 a b 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 If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items . . . ^ $ (i) Revenue Included in 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 in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 . . . ^ $ ----------------------Assets Included in Form 990, Part X ^ $ For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 . HTA Schedule D (Form 9 90) 2014 a Page 2 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW! PRODUCTIONS, INC 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) Loan or exchange programs d ❑ Public exhibition ❑ b ❑ Schedule D (Form 990>2014 3 c 4 e Scholarly research ❑ Other -----------------------------------------------------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 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets to be sold to raise fNnds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's Collection?. . 5 Yes E] No Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X line 21. b Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not . . . . . . . included on Form 990, Part X?. If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table c d e f Beginning balance . . Additions during the year . Distributions during the year Ending balance . . . . . 1a ❑ Yes ❑ No Amount 2a b . . . . . 0 1c 1d le if . 0 ❑ Yes Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII No ❑ Endowment Funds. Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10. (a) Current year 1a b c d e f g 2 a b c 3a b 4 ( b) Prior year ( c) Two years back ( d) Three years back 0 0 0 Beginning of year balance . Contributions Net investment earnings, gains, and losses . Grants or scholarships . Other expenditures for facilities and programs . Administrative expenses . 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 in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%. Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by. unrelated organizations . . . (i) (ii) related organizations If "Yes" to 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 ( e) Four years back 0 0 0 0 Yes No 3a ( iii ) r3ai Land , Buildings , and Equipment. ComDlete if the orcianization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 11 a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10 Description of property 1a b c d e Total. ( a) Cost or other basis (investment) ( b) Cost or other basis (other) 258,584 0 . . Land . . 10,918,587 0 Buildings 0 0 Leasehold improvements .. 1,674,496 0 Equipment . . . . . . . . . 29,160 0 Other . Add lines 1 a throu g h 1 e. Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10c . ( d) Book value ( c) Accumulated depreciation 2,573,485 0 1,087,924 15,392 P. 258,584 8,345,102 0 586,572 13,768 9 , 204,026 Schedule D (Form 990) 2014 Schedule D ( Form 990) 2014 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC Investments -Other Securities. 01-0708733 Page 3 Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990 , Part IV, line 11 b. See Form 990 , Part X, line 1 2 (a) Description of security or category (including name of security ) I (c) Method of valuation Cost or end-of-year market value ( b) Book value . . . . . (1) Financial derivatives . (2) Closely - held equity interests (3) Other ----------------------------------------- 0 0 'k^----------------------------------------------- (B)--------------------------------------------SC) ----------------------------------------------SO- -------------------------------------------E ----CF) -------------------------------------------- ---19) --------------------------------------------Total . (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 12) WREW ^ 0 Investments-Program Related. Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" to Form 99 0, Part IV, line 11 c. See Form 990, hart A, line I3. (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) Ime 13 ) ^ z v; 0 1- Other Assets. rmmnlota if tha nrnnnio'atinn answarar( "YYs" to Fnrm G40 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" to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11 f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. 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) 2014 Schedule D (Form 990).2014 IM^ 1 2 a b c d e 3 4 a b c 5 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW! PRODUCTIONS , INC Page 4 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements . Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12. . . Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments Donated services and use of facilities Recoveries of prior year grants . . . . . . . . . Other (Describe in Part XIII) . . . . Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . . . . Subtract line 2e from line 1 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 line 12) . . 1 6,679,050 2e 3 4,092 6,674,958 4c 5 0 6,674,958 -4,145 8,237 2a 21b 2c 2d 4a 4b . . Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" to 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. 2a Donated services and use of facilities 2b Prior year adjustments . 2c . . . . . . Other losses 2d . . . . . . Other (Describe in Part XIII) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . 1 . Subtract line 2e from line . . . . . Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1 4a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . . . 4b (Describe XIII) . . . Other in Part . . Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) • 1 6,055,524 2e 3 8,237 6,047,287 4c 5 0 6,047,287 8,237 . . . SuaalementalInformation. Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3 , 5, and 9 , Part III, lines 1a and 4 ; Part IV, lines 1b and 2b, Part V, line 4, Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any additional information PartX Line 2 - THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED FASB GUIDANCE ON UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF TAX POSITIONS ONLY WHEN THEY ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED . MANAGEMENT IS NOT AWARE OF ANY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VIOLATIONOF ITS TAX STATUS AS- AN - ORGANIZATION - EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES Schedule D (Form 990) 2014 SCHEDULE G I Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities OMB No 1 545-0047 Complete if the organization answered " Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. 20014 (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service ^ 0, Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990 - EZ1 and its instructions is at www.irs.oov/form990. Name of the organization Employer identification number DEMOCRACY NOW! PRODUCTIONS, INC. 01-0708733 Fundraising Activities . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17 Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. I a b c d 2a b Indicate whether the organization raised funds through an of the following activities Check all that apply XQ Mail solicitations e XX Solicitation of non- government grants f Solicitation of government grants 0 Internet and email solicitations Phone solicitations g Special fundraising events El XQ In- person solicitations Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers , directors , trustees or Fy-1 key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services? ^ I Yes If "Yes ," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers ) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to be compensated at least $5 , 000 by the organization (i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser) (ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions) Yes 1 MIRIAM BARNARD, 815 SE 60TH AVENUE, PORTLAND, OR 97215 2 FUNDRAISING ADVISORY (v) Amount paid to ( or retained by) fundraiser listed in (iv) Gross receipts from activity No (vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization col (i) No X 0 60,000 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 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total . . ^ 0 60,000 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from 3 registration or licensing 0 NY, OR -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 -EZ. HTA Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 01-0708733 Page 2 Schedule G Form 990, or 990-EZ) 2014 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC Fundraising Events . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18 , or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b List events with g ross recei pts g reater than $5,000 (a) Event #1 ( b) Event #2 (c) Other events (event type) (event type ) ( total number ) (d) Total events (add col (a) through col (c)) N I Gross receipts . 0 0 2 3 Less. Contributions Gross income (line 1 minus line 2 0 0 0 0 4 Cash prizes 0 0 5 Noncash prizes 0 0 6 Rent/facility costs . 0 0 7 Food and beverages 0 0 8 Entertainment. 0 0 9 Other direct expenses . 0 0 10 11 . Direct expense summary Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) Net income summa ry Subtract line 10 from line 3, column ( d ) . . . y 0) a> CL X 6 6 . . . . ^ ^ . 0) 0 Gaming . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/instant bingo/progressive bingo ( d) Total gaming (add col ( a) through col (c)) (c) Other gaming n) N U) u) X w 1 Gross revenue 2 Cash prizes 3 Noncash prizes . 4 Rent/facility costs. 5 Other direct ex p enses 0 . . 0 . 0 0 0 9 a b 0 E] Yes F-1 No -------- %o E] Yes F-] No -------- F]Yes n No ------- 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 l i ne 1, column ( d ) . ^ 0 Enter the state ( s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities -----------------------------------------------------------. Yes F] No . . . . . Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . If "No ," explain: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Yes F] No 10a Were any of the organization ' s gaming licenses revoked , suspended or terminated during the tax year?. b If "Yes ," explain : -________________________ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 01-0708733 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ ) 2014 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers 11 12 . a b 14 Yes No Yes No Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gaming? 13 Page 3 Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in . . . . . The organization 's facility . An outside facility . . Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records: 13a 13b % % Name ^ ---------------------------------------------------------------Address ^ -----------------------------------------------------------15a b c Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming . . revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 and the 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: Yes No Name ^ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Address ^ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16 Gaming manager information Name ^ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gaming manager compensation ^ $ ______________________0 Description of services provided ^ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 Director/ officer 17 a b El Employee El Independent contractor Mandatory distributions Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to [] Yes L 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 exempt 'activities durin g the tax y ear columns (lli) and (v), and line 2b, Supplemental Information . Provide the explanations required by Part I, 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) 2014 SCHEDULE M• (Form 990) I OMB No 1545-0047 Noncash Contributions 20014 ^ Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30. ^ Attach to Form 990. Department eet enue of the Treasury Internal Reven ue Service 0- Information about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs. Employer identification number Name of the organization 01-0708733 DEMOCRAC Y NOWT PRODUCTIO NS, INC Tvnac of Prnnprty (a) Check if applicable I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30a b 31 32a b 33 (b) Number of contributions or items contributed Noncash contribution amounts reported on Iron 1 Form 990 , Part (d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts Art-Works of art Art-Historical treasures Art-Fractional interests Books and publications Clothing and household goods. Cars and other vehicles. Boats and planes . . . . . Intellectual property . . 117,436 FAIR MARKET VALUE 28 X Securities-Publicly traded Securities-Closely held stock Securities-Partnership, LLC, or trust interests . . . . Securities - Miscellaneous Qualified conservation contribution-Historic structures . . Qualified conservation contribution-Other Real estate- Residential Real estate-Commercial Real estate-Other . . . . Collectibles Food inventory Drugs and medical supplies Taxidermy Historical artifacts Scientific specimens Archeological artifacts ) Other ^ ( Other ^ ( ) ) Other ^ ( Other ^ Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions for 29 . which the organization completed Form 8283 , Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement Yes During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required 30a . to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? If "Yes ," describe the arrangement in Part II Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non- standard 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . contributions '? . . Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit , process, or sell X . . 32a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . noncash contributions? . If "Yes ," describe in Part II If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked , describe in Part II For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . HTA No X X - Schedule M ( Form 990 ) ( 2014) r Iu SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service ^ ^ Attach to Form 990 or 990 - EZ. information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) and its instructions is at www. irs.gov/form990. Name of the organization DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC OMB No 11545-0047 ^^ 14 • . - - Employer identification number 101-0708733 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS, REVISES AND APPROVES -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE990 TAX RETURN BEFORE IT IS FILED. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT SIGNS THE -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CONFLICTOF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY AND ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------INTERESTAS THEY ARISE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Form990, PartVI, Section B, Line 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND SETS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COMPENSATIONFOR-OFFICERS- ,-TAKING- INTO ACCOUNT THE --RGANIZATION- 'S-FINANCIAL-POSITION AND ----------------------------------------------------------------O---------------------------------------------------------------EVALUATING AVERAGE SALARIES IN THE NEW YORK METRO MEDIAAND NON-PROFIT MARKETS OFFICERS WHOSE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COMPENSATIONIS UNDER REVIEW DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL ------------------------------------Section-C, Line- 19 THE GOVERNING- DOCUMENTS- , -CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST- POLICY -Form-990,-Part-Vi, -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Form990, Part IX, Line 24b PRODUCTION EXPENSES OF $1,014,0061 N CLU DES SATELLITE & FIBER --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COSTSOF $463,298, EQUIPMENT & STUDIO RENTAL OF- $448,747,- PHOTO SERVICES OF $42,388, CLOSED - - - - - - - - - - ---------------------------------------------------CAPTIONING OF $33,906, DISH PAYMENTS OF $21,064 AND SEGMENT PURCHASES OF $4,603. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- = ------------ For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 - EZ. HTA Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) (2014)