Form 990 Department of the Treasury A 0 Address change C Name of organization and onrlinn D DEMOCRACY NOWI PRODUCTIONS, INC Room/suite 01 -0708733 207 WEST 25TH STREET, 11TH FLOOR I nitial return E City or town Final return/terminated NEW YORK Foreign country name State ZIP code NY 10001 Foreign postal code Foreign province/state/county G Tax-exempt status I 1 0 -I-, 0 w 7, 0 C N a 2 3 4 5 6 7a b Gross receipts $ F Name and address of principal officer H ( a) Is this a group return for subordinates YesEK] No H (b) Are all subordinates included? Yes El No El 501(c)(3) El 501(c) ( ) -4 (insert no) XI Corporation Trust If "No." attach a list (see instructions) Fj 527 4947( a)(1) or H (c) Grou p exem ption number ^ Association L Year of formation EjOther ^ 2002 M State of legal domicile Prior Year Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) T ^^ TT d Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g ) 3 11 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3 , 4, and 7d) . . . . _ Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c , 9c, 10c, and11e)-=.- : 12 Total revenue-add lines 8 throu g h 11 (must eq ual Part VIII, column_ A ,-line 12 -'`'T"" ° ' ' 13 14 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3). Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX , column (A), line 4) . 0 15 Salaries , other compensation , employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) c 16a b 17 18 19 Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) . . Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column ( D), line 25) Do -----511,547 11 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24e) . . . . . . Total expenses Add lines 13- 17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . Revenue less ex p enses Subtract line 18 from line 12 C W -- Current Year 6,442,624 160,349 33,359 38,626 7,946,333 141,120 36,438 34,253 6,674 ,958 8 ,158,144 0 0 0 0 2,099 ,485 2,240,706 60,000 49,500 3,887,802 6,047,287 627,671 3,973,501 6,263,707 1,894,437 . 11 1111111M Beginning of Current Year 0 19 20 21 z,L 22 U;^lll Total assets (Part X, line 16) . . . . Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) . Net assets or fund balances . Subtract line 21 from line 20 . . . . . . . . - 18,549 , 085 518,776 18 , 030,309 Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements , and to the best of my knowledge and belief. it is true, correct , and complete Declaration,( preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge Sign Here Sig nat re of offi PcmN `^ amain&n Type or pant name and title PnntrType preparers name Paid Preparer NY Summa ry Briefly describe the organization ' s mission or most significant activities TO - PROMOTE DEMOCRACY BY PROVIDING --------------------- - - A DAILY, NATIONAL, LISTENER-SPONSORED / NON-COMMERCIAL PUBLIC RADIO AND TELEVISION NEWS SHOW, -------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ALSO TRAINS JOURNALIST INTERNS AND COMMUNITY VIDEO PRODUCERS IN THE ART OF CIVIC JOURNALISM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check this box F^ if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 5 . Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI , line 1 b) 4 3 . . 55 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) . . . . . 5 Total number of volunteers ( estimate if necessary) 20 . . 6 . . Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column ( C), line 12 . 7a 0 Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34" 7b 0 8 9 10 11 d m 9 , 155 , 773 SAME AS "C" ABOVE J Website : ^ WWW DEMOCRACYNOW.ORG K Form of organization Telephone number 212 431-9090 Amended return Application pending Employer identification number Doing business as Number and street (or P O box if mail is not delivered to street address ) Na me c h ange X015 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. Pnr thu 91711 1; calnnrlar unar nr tnv ucar haninninn B Check if applicable OMB No 1545-0047 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Preparer's WINNIE TAM Firm's name ^ WINNIE TAM & CO., P C. I Firm's address ^ 50 BROAD STREET, SUITE 1837, NE1 May the IRS discuss this return with the o reparer shown above? (see I Use Only For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. HTA End of Year 20 ,406,857 483,630 19 ,923,227 Forn1,51W(2015) I 2 3 4 4a 01-0708733 Page 2 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 . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY TRAINING JOURNALIST INTERNS AND-COMMUNITY-VIDEO PRODUCERS IN THE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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-EZ9 . . . . . No . F-1 Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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? . . . ❑ Yes No . . 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 (Code . __ ____________ ) ( Expenses $ _______5,378,576 including grants of $ ______________ 0_ ) (Revenue $ ---------- 175.373 ) TO PROMOTE-DEMOCRACY- BY PROVIDIN- G-A 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-PROFITCOMMUNITY-RADIO, THE INTERNET_ SATELLITE AND CABLE ---------- ----TELEVISION— DEMOCRACY- NOW!- PRODUCTIONS, -INC -ALSO-PROVIDES TRAINING-TO-JOURNALIST INTERNS- AND -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COMMUNITY VIDEO PRO-DUCERS-IN-THE ART OF CIVIC JOURNALISM. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4b (Code --------------- ) ( Expenses $ ------------------ including grants of $ - -- --------------- ) (Revenue $ -____---__--------- } ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------4c (Code 4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O ) (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ ^ Total program service expenses 5,378,576 4e _______________ ) (Expenses $ ---------------- including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ _ ) (Revenue $ ------------------- ) 0 Form 990 (2015) Form lh (2015 ) DE MOCRACY NOW! PRODUCTIONS, INC Page 3 01 -0708733 Checklist of Re q uired Schedules Yes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 a b c d e No Is the organization described in section 501 (c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A X 1 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)' X 2 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 X . . 3 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. X . . . 4 . . . Is the organization a section 501 (c)(4), 501 (c)(5), or 501 (c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part 1/l . . . X 5 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 . . . . . X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 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. . . . . . . X 7 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part 111 . . . . . . . X . . . . . 8 . . 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 . . . X . . 9 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 . X 10 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, Rey-' VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable ;s^&L _ Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part VI . . . 11a X Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part VII . . . . . 11 b X Did the organization report an amount for investments-program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part VIII . . . . . . . 11c X 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X 11d Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part X . . 11e 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, PartX . . . . 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII.. . . . . . . . . . . . b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts Xl and Xll is optional 13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(u)? If "Yes, " complete Schedule E 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States' . . b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more' If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV. . . . 15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Parts l/ and IV . . . . . . . 16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Parts 111 and IV. . . . . . 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes, " complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions). . . . . . . . . . 18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines Ic and 8a? If "Yes,"complete Schedule G, Part 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a' If "Yes, " complete Schedule G, Part 111. . 11f X 12a X 12b 13 14a X X X 14b X 15 X 16 X 17 X 18 X 19 X Form 990 (2015) Form ss'o (2015) DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC. Page 4 01-0708733 Checklist of Re q uired Schedules (continued) 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities' If "Yes," complete Schedule H . . . b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return's . . . 21 bid 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/, Parts l and ll . . . . . . . . 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes, " complete Schedule 1, Parts I and 111 23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees' If "Yes, " complete Schedule J . 24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes, "answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If "No,"go to line 25a . b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . . . . . c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of' issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? . . . . . 25a Section 501(c )( 3), 501 ( c)(4), and 501 ( c)(29) organizations . Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part I . . . b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part I 26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part 11 . . . . . 27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part Ill . . 28- Was the or 9 anization a P arty rtY to a business transaction with one of the followin g parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions). a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part IV. b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part/ V V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M. . . . . 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M. . . . . . . . . . 31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations' If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part 1. . . . . 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets' If "Yes, " complete Schedule N, Part lI . 33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3? If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part l . . 34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part fl, l/l, or/ V, and Part V, line I . . . . . . . 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)7 . . . . . . . b If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . . . . . . . . 36 Section 501(c )(3) organizations . Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part Vl.. ....... ....... ...... . . . . ...... . . . 38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note . All Form 990 filers are req uired to com p lete Schedule 0 . Yes No 20a 20b NIA X 21 X 22 X X 23 24a 24b NIA X 24c N/A 24d N/A 25a X 25b X 26 X X 27 ' S:.4 28a X 28b X 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 99 0 (2015) Form 990 X2015 ) Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part V . . Page 5 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW! PRODUCTIONS , INC . . . . . . . . . . ❑ . Yes 29 1a 1a . Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable . . . 0 1b b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a Enter -0- if not applicable . . c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? 2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax 55 2a Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? . . Note. If the sum of lines 1 a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to a-file (see instructions) 3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? . . . b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 . . . . . . 4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . . . . . . . . . . . b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country --- --------------IN -----------------------------------------------See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) . . 5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . . . . . b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? c If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T2 . . . . . . . . . 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the . . . . . . . . organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions' b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or . . gifts were not tax deductible? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods . . . and services provided to the payor? . . . . . . . b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?. c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was . . . required to file Form 8282? 7d N/A . . d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year. . . . . . . ; No - _ 1c X 2b X 3a 3b - X N/A 4a X 5a 5b 5c N/A X 6a X 6b N/A = 7a 7b X X 7c X X X e f Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? . . . . Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7e 7f g h If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? . . If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?. 7 N/A 7h N/A 8 9 a b 10 a b 11 a b 12a b 13 a b c 14a b Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds . Did a donor advised fund maintained by the . . . . . . sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. . . . . . . . . . Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . . . Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . sources Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other against amounts due or received from them) 11b N/A Section 4947( a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts . Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? . . . . 12b N/A If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. . . . 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 O. Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans . . . . . . . . . 13b N/A Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c N/A . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?. . . If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No."provide an explanation in Schedule 0 . . . . . 8 N/A 9a N/A 9b N/A - 12a N/A 7, T 13a N/A = ` =A` = 14a X 14b N/A Form 9 90 (2015) Page 6 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOWT 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 . Governing Body and Management Form sso (20 5) Yes 1a b 2 3 4 1a No 5 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 0 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 • Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? . . Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? . . . 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'? . . . . . . . b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? . . . 8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following . . . a The governing body?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? . . . . . 9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization's mailing address? If "Yes, "provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 . 5 6 7a _ _ 2 X 3 X 4 X 5 6 X X 7a X 7b X 8a 8b X X X 9 Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes 10a b 11a b 12a b c 13 14 15 a b 16a b . . . 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' . . Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?. 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. . . Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," . . describe in Schedule O 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 10b N/A 11a X 12a 12b X` X 12c X 13 x 14 X = 7t r 15a 15b X X 16a X 16b N/A Section C . Disclosure 17 18 19 20 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed ^ ALL STATES -------------------------------------------------------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 p ply Own website FX Upon request Other (explain in Schedule 0) QX Another's website Describe in Schedule 0 whether ( and if so , how) the organization made its governing documents , conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year. ^ State the name , address , and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization' s books and records. (212) 431.9090 JULIE-CROSBY -------------------------------------------------207 WEST 25TH STREET. 11TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10001 Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2915) 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . Section A . Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees I 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 ❑ Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee ❑ (C) (A) Name and Title (B) Average hours per week ( list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee ) o > > p ( -n a a , 'D 0 o m o) n c m o m -0 3 c .0 d 0 CID CD CD Cl, N CD (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099- MISC) (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W 2/1099-MISC ) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations y o. __ (1) __ KAREN RANUCCI ---------------------------CHAIR (2) JUAN GONZALEZ - - - ----- ----------------------------SECRETARY (3) SARAH JONES ------------------------------DIRECTOR (4) MA RTHA FLEISCHMAN -----------_________ -- - ------ --------------------DIRECTOR (5) AMY GOODMAN PRESIDENT -------------------------------(6) -- JULIE CROSBY GENERAL MANAGER 10.00 ----------- ---- X X 0 0 0 X X 31,200 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 176,632 0 0 123,920 0 9,364 5 00 0.30 ------------ ---___________ 500 -------- 40 00 X X 40.00 X --------------------------- -----------------(8) ----------------------------------- - ---- ----- --- -- --- -------- - -- --i9)------------------------------------------------_Qo-)------------------------------------------------- ---------------- _(112------------------------------------------------- ---------------- _M) ------------------------------------------------- ---------------- _(14)-------------------------------------------------- ---------------Form 990 (2015) Form 990 •(2015) INCIP-MI 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC Section A. Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) Page 8 (c) (A) Name and title (B) Average hours per week past any hours for related organizations below dotted line) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee ° > > Q ° = -n , a 3 ff 0 is o y is m a o m -0 3 CD g -' 2 91 P ° 2 m N (D ( D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099- MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation f rom t h e organization and related organizations (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099- MISC) in CD 4D ID CL -M) -------------------------------------------------- ---------------_(1 6)-------------------------------------------------- ---------------- -M) ------------------------------------------------_(1 --------------- 8)-------------------------------------------------- ---------------- (1 -------------------------------------------------- ---------------- (20^------------------------------------------------- ---------------- _(21)-------------------------------------------------- ---------------(22^------------------------------------------------- ---------------- (23^-------------------------------------------------- ---------------(24^-------------------------------------------------- ---------------(25^------------------------------------------------- ---------------- lb c d 2 . ^ Sub-total 331,752 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total from continuation sheets to Part VII , Section A . . . . . . . . . 0 . . ^ ^ Total add lines lb and 1c 331,752 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization ^ 2 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line la? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual. . . . . . . . . . 4 For any individual listed on line 1 a, 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,364 0 9,364 0 0 0 No 5 "swim X 3 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization ? If "Yes. " complete Schedule J for such person . 5 . . Section B. Independent Contractors Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of I 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 85 N. THIRD ST, #301, BROOKLYN, NY 11249 THOUGHTWORKS 200 E RANDOLPH, 25TH FL, CHICAGO, IL 60601 2 (B) Description of services CREATIVE DIRECTION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT mm X (C) Compensation 156,800 0 322,250 0 0 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received 1110. more than $100 , 000 of com p ensation from the org anization 2 Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) Page 9 01 -0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC Statement of Revenue c t . •,.^ °. _ Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII _ _ __ (A) E u g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f: 0 r- h = -3,272 0 0 '_Y_-;_ 0 '_= 0 1a lb 1c Id le If 7 , 943 , 061 $ 315,312 - ❑ . . (D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514 -__-_- - - _ = ^ Total . Add lines la- If . . . . (C) . . Unrelated business revenue Related or exempt function revenue Total revenue 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 . . . (B) . , = = _i i _ - _ 7,946,333 Business Code d U 2a b c d y E m 0 a BROADCAST FEES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 515100 0 0 0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- e (i) Real b c d a> c d 8a L d w 0 0 F ----------------------------------------------f All other program service revenue. Total. Add lines 2a-2f 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 5 Royalties 6a b c d 7a b c 9a b c 10a b c 11a b c d e 12 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) . . . . . ^ 141,1201 ^ ^ I. 72,275 0 n ( u) Personal c 0 (i) Securities . 16 , 800 937,572 -1,256 . . 51,381 -34,581 Net income or ( loss ) from sales of invento ry Miscellaneous Revenue -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------All other revenue . Total. Add lines 11a-11d Total revenue. See instructions - nl I ( u) Other 936,316 Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ --0 of contributions reported ---------------on line 1c) See Part IV, line 18 Less direct expenses Net income or (loss) from fundraising events Gross income from gaming activities See Part IV, line 19 . . Less . direct expenses Net income or (loss) from gaming activities . Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances Less cost of goods sold ma=r = 0 - - ', . = '•^ ^ . 141.120 141 120 ^ a b - -3S R.'471 - .---.----_ ^ -x.59• ' ,1 -- - - ^_ , --_-i•; -, - 0 p ^k ` ^°' 0 - -35.837 _^_^ a -,-- ._ V Y r. .:+ t - xt+C_ ^^; AF ^ t .c E i aC^^' - - - O _ .y^ , yj'^ "\! V%^ :(^I` ' e^..: t_-._ '^` ii.t•. ^ T , .:: 3 ' `1-'^=L^ ^- - •r.^ .'^J ^, 0 ^ a b - - '" 0 , ^ a b ..1 0 42,929 8,676 . 1 Business Code ^ ^ = 34,253 34,253 _ - 0 0 0 0 0 8,158,144 175,373 - _ `_ 0 36,438 Form 990 (2015) Form 990(2015) Page 10 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW! PRODUCTIONS , INC Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A) Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b , 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part Vlll. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 a b c d 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 . . . . . . . e Professional fundraising services . See Part IV, line 17 . . . - f Investment management fees g Other. ( If line 11g amount exceeds 10 % of line 25 , column (A) amount , list line 11g expenses on Schedule 0.) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 a b c d e 25 26 (A) Total expenses (B) Program service expenses (c) and Management general expenses 0 (°) Fundraising expenses .-. 0 r 0 0 209,512 194,512 15,000 0 1,593,624 1,331,637 174,507 87,480 40,725 248,753 148,092 34,469 215,170 125,343 4,280 22,977 15,564 1,976 10,606 7,185 10,750 15,689 18,000 0 26,439 18,000 0 49,500 49,500 0 535,494 Advertising and promotion . . . . 300,036 Office expenses . . 495,271 Information technology 403,939 Royalties . 0 Occupancy 161,284 Travel . . . . 210,686 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal , state, or local public officials _ 0 Conferences , conventions , and meetings 26,498 Interest. . 0 . . . . . . . Payments to affiliates . . . 0 . . . Depreciation , depletion , and amortization . . . . . . 718,237 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32,881 Other expenses . Itemize expenses not covered = ; ,; .r,y-' • 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 ' 18,282 ----------------------------------- --- -- -- - -- - ------------PRODUCTION EXPENSES 1,023,406 ----------------------------------------------- --- -- ------MISCELLANEOUS 3,048 ------------------------------- - -- -- - ---------------------0 ---------------------------------------- - ------ -----------All other expenses 0 -------- - -- - - ----- - -- -- ------------Total functional ex penses . Add lines 1 throu g h -24e 6 ,263,707 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 lo- 7 if followina SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) _ 515,571 263,006 255,744 401,739 9,213 1,911 17,402 10,710 35,119 222,125 2,200 142,100 206,533 12,052 327 7,132 3,826 13,699 6,188 6,611 616,513 21,679 36,693 9,930 65,031 1,272 _-_ w1,i .-i_ rA ice: ....-.^ .Yr }; - •. ^.r^ 5,156 1,023,406 1,549 12,552 574 1,299 200 5.378.576 373.584 511.547 Form V V U (2015) Form 990 (2015) 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 I 2 3 4 5 6 a 7 8 9 10a Page 11 (B) End of year 67,267 854 1 Cash-non-interest-bearing . 4,127,233 2,793 , 569 2 Savings and temporary cash investments . . . . . . . 683,545 231 , 669 3 Pledges and grants receivable , net . 1,761,494 1,895 , 603 4 Accounts receivable , net Loans and other receivables from current and former officers , directors , , =•- = r - -- y,< s;w __ =__ to 4 trustees , key employees, and highest compensated employees ' - - F 5 Complete Part II of Schedule L Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958 (f)(1)), persons described in section 4958 (c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501 voluntary employees' to ees' beneficiary 6 organizations (see instructions ) Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . . . . . 0 0 7 Notes and loans receivable , net . 94,050 95,679 8 Inventories for sale or use . . . . . . . 50,221 70,214 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges . . . Land , buildings , and equipment cost or )',F, r4,y other basis Complete Part VI of Schedule D 12,820 ,423 10a 8,506,994 9 , 204,026 10c b Less . accumulated depreciation 4 , 313,429 10b 5,088,453 4,229 , 871 11 11 Investments -publicly traded securities 0 0 12 12 Investments-other securities See Part IV, line 11 0 0 13 13 Investments -program - related See Part IV, line 11 . . 0 0 14 14 Intangible assets . . 27,600 27,600 15 15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 20,406,857 16 18,549 , 085 16 Total assets . Add lines 1 throu g h 15 ( must eq ual line 34) 483,630 17 518,776 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . . . 18 18 Grants payable . . . . . . . . . -.. . . . . ... .. . 19 19 Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities . . . . 20 . . . . . 21 21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule D 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers , directors , 'A ,; 2 =°` ... '' n• ` =`: =1 _ trustees , key employees, highest compensated employees , and ^' =;' ;w,R_ j` 22 disqualified persons Complete Part II of Schedule L 0 0 23 -J 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties . . . 0 24 0 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties . . 25 third Other liabilities ( including federal income tax , payables to related parties , and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24) Complete 0 Part X of Schedule D . 0 25 483,630 26 . 26 518 , 776 Total liabilities . Add lines 17 throu g h 25 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958 ) , check here complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34 . r^ m 27 28 29 LL o Z Unrestricted net assets . . Temporarily restricted net assets . . . . Permanently restricted net assets . . . . . - . . . . . ;^^" .. 5}"u `^ F.'. _ .. ' 'h,. . xe 17,609 , 533 420,776 . Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC958 ) , check here complete lines 30 through 34 30 31 32 33 34 198 . . . 'w and lo- . . . . . ^ ❑ and 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 ; F ?' 4^^ : ^.- 27 28 29 _-' °v5'+° _ 1' - y^ 466,977 456,250 =. 'k3 T . . 18,030,309 18 549 085 33 34 923,227 Form 990 (2015) • Form 990(2015) I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8,158,144 6,263,707 1,894,437 18,030,309 -1,519 10 19,923,227 . . . . . . . ❑ . Yes 1 2a b Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 Accrual E:1 Other ❑ 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 accountants or If "Yes ," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled reviewed on a separate basis , consolidated basis , or both' Se arate basis Both consolidated and sep arate basis 1-1 Consolidated basis Were the organization ' s financial statements audited by an independent accountant'? . If Yes, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the ear were audited on a separate basis , consolidated basis , or both X Separate basis basis ❑ ❑ Both consolidated and separate basis -, " c 3a b ``T ;=: =r =• X 2a . . . . y " 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? If the org anization chan g ed either its oversi g ht p rocess or selection p rocess durin g the tax y ear, ex p lain 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 CircularA- 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 No 2b N; F X 2c X 3a NIA 3b N/A i-e lsr %i a^^1 S_I = 1 b^ Form 990 (2015) OMB No 1545-0047 -SCHEDULE A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Public Charity Status and Public Support 20 °15 Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. ^ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Department of the Treasury ^ Employer Identification number Name of the organization 01-0708733 Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part) See instructions The or anization is not a private foundation because it is, ( For lines 1 through 11 , check only one box ) I E A church, convention of churches , or association of churches described in section 170( b)(1)(A)(i). 2 A school described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E ( Form 990 or 990-EZ) ) 3 4 5 6 7 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LI 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 ) LI A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v). X An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II ) 8 R A community trust described in section 170(b )( 1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II ) 9 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 ) R An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety See section 509( a)(4). L 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. 10 11 a b c d e f g 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 If. 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. fl Type III functionally integrated . A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization (s) (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E. Type III non-functionally integrated . A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) El 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. R Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated , or Type III non -functionally integrated supporting organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter the number of supported organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Provide the following information about the supported organization(s). (1) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1-9 above ( see instructions )) ( iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support ( see instructions ) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) No Yes (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Total For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. HTA .- 4 - 01 0 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 • 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC Schedule A(Form 990or 990-EZ)2015 Pa g e 2 Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) .(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.) Csw4; wr, A 0 %%Hw Cnnn,r4 I Gifts , grants , contributions, and membership fees received . ( Do not include any "unusual grants ") Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on . . its behalf . . . . . 3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge . . 4 Total . Add lines I through 3 5,345,488 5 The portion of total contributions by each person ( other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization ) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% - 7,490,639 7,490,780 5,345,488 2 34,715,864 7,946,333 6,442,624 0 0 7,490,780 of the amount shown on line 11 , _-- 7,490,639 6,442,624 _- = _ 34,715,864 = 27,318,958 - 7,396,906 i- Pu blic support . Subtract line 5 from line 4 74946,333 = . _ column (f) 6 f) Total (e) 2015 (d) 2014 (c) 2013 ( b) 2012 (a) 2011 Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 01 Section B . Total Su pp ort Calendar year ( or fiscal year beginning in ) 7 Amounts from line 4 . 8 Gross income from interest , dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents , royalties and income from similar sources . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total (a) 2011 5,345,488 ( b) 2012 7,490,780 (c ) 2013 7,490,639 (d) 2014 6,442,624 (e) 2015 7,946,333 34,715,864 932 418 9,605 34,203 72,275 117,433 Net income from unrelated business activities , whether or not the business is regularly carried on . . . . . 10 0 Other income . Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) . . . 3,127 596 2,531 - - 34,836,424 - 11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 . 12 Gross receipts from related activities , etc . (see instructions ) . 13 First five years . If the Form 990 is for the organization's first , second , third, fourth , or fifth tax year as a section 501 (c) (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . organization , check this box and stop here . -`r^ 3,674,947 12 . . . . . . . . . . . ^ Section C. Com p utation of Public Su pport Percenta g e . . . . . . . . . Public support percentage for 2015 ( line 6, column (f) divided by line 1 1 , column (f)) . . . . . . Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 . . . . 16a 33 1 /3% support test-201 5 . If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1 /3% or more, . . . . . and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organ i za t ion 14 15 14 78.42% 15 75.51% ^ E b 33 1 /3% support test-2014. 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 pub l ic l y suppor te d organ i za ti o n . ^ 17a 10%-facts -and-circumstances test-2015 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a , or 16b , and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts -and-circumstances " test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances " test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b 10%-facts -and-circumstances test-2014 . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . suppor t e d organ i za t ion 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ C . . . .^ 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ^ - Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) 2015 Schedule A ( Form 990 or990-EZ) 2015 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC. Pa e 3 JjM 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.) Section A. Public Suooo rt Calendar year ( or fiscal year beginning in ) 01 1 2 ( b ) 2012 ( Total ( e) 2015 (d ) 2014 ( c ) 2013 received ( Do not include any " unusual grants ") Gross receipts from admissions , merchandise sold or services performed , or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization ' s tax-exempt purpose . 3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an 4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf . . . . . . . . . . . The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge . . . unrelated trade or business under section 513. 5 ( a) 2011 Gifts, grants, contributions , and membership fees 0 0 . 6 Total . Add lines 1 through 5 . .. 7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1 % of the amount on line 13 for the year c Add lines 7a and 7b . . . . 8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6 . ) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 '*^e , ^.¢^v" U ; . c.:r ,s ._ t 'R 0 0 . ,r ^+•",_ 0 0 0 0 ^^uP.N{ .,+.F - 'y ^ ^ • .. h: ;S . i r 'e ^: '=r •c - `Z .^ W°s'-yam r T r °b= ( r <^ x 5a r^^'-^^ •`^^-^ ^ ^^i 5b 5c = = ¢$; i. ; 6 =w=°' y" 7 '-"•r - -"' 8 = va =: m= :; :_ 9a r. A. _ 9b " • ^ 9c •.N..,^^=' ^ -• 10a Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 01 DEMOC RACY NOW PRODUCTIONS. INC nq Organizations •ScheduleA ( Form 990 or 990- EZ) 2015 No 11 b 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 in (a) or (b) above? If "Yes" to a b or c, provide detail in Part Section B. Typ e I Su pp ortin g Org anizations Yes No 1 2 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 dunng 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 organizations 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 _ -- -T? = ' -r 2 2 Section C . Typ e Ill Su pportin g Org anizations Yes No I 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 organizatlon (s) . - - - Section D . All Type III Supporting Organizations Yes No I 2 3 Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations , by the last day of the fifth month of the organization's tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided' Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either (I) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s). 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 Vl the role the organization's supp orted organizations p layed in this regard =_ _ 7 -7t 1 >_ . 2 3 Section E . Tvne III Functionally -Intearated SuDDortina Organizations a Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions). J The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below b fl The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations . Complete line 3 below c Li The organization supported a governmental entity Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions). 1 2 a b 3 a b 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 Vl 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 organ iz ation(s ) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part Vl 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 VI. 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 orqanization in this regard Yes No x x M h; __; = .. "- v ''° ? x ;'ALL _^ 2a y s,; . 2b 3a - • 4: x -c 3b at _..-; Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 01-0708733 Pag e 6 DEMOCRACY NOW[ PRODUCTIONS, INC Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a )( 3) Supporting Organizations I E] Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov 20, 1970 See instructions. All other Type III non-functionall y integ rated su pp ortin g org anizations must com p lete Sections A throu g h E (B) Current Year Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year ( o ptional ) I Net short-term ca pital g ain 1 2 Recoveries of p rior-y ear distributions 2 3 Other g ross income (see instructions ) 3 0 4 Add lines 1 throu g h 3 0 4 5 De p reciation and dep letion 5 6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of p ro pe rty held for p roduction of income ( see instructions ) 6 7 Other expenses (see instructions ) 1 7 0 8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 0 8 (B) Current Year Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (o ptional ) T Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for p art of year) a Avera g e monthly value of securities 1a b Avera g e monthly cash balances 1b c Fair market value of other non-exem pt-use assets 1c 0 0 d Tota l (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c 1d .' e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (ex p lain in detail in Part VI __:_E 2 Acq uisition indebtedness a pp licable to non-exem pt-use assets 2 0 3 Subtract line 2 from line ld 0 3 4 Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, 0 see instructions ) . 0 4 0 5 Net value of non-exem pt- use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 0 5 6 Multi p ly line 5 by .035 0 0 6 7 Recoveries of p rior-year distributions 0 0 7 0 8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 0 8 Section C - Distributable Amount ^.-^,•L^=' Wx^ ; - _^^;^ ^ =; Current Year 1 Adj usted net income for p rior y ear (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1 2 Enter 85% of line 1 2 i4 yws 3 Minimum asset amount for p rior y ear ( from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3 4 Enter g reater of line 2 or line 3 4 5 Income tax im p osed in p rior y ear 6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to 6 emerg ency tem p ora ry reduction ( see instructions) 7 F] Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) 2015 Schedule A(Form 990or 990-EZ)2015 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC 01-0708733 Page 7 Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Sunoortina Oraanizations (continued) IL^ Section ,p - Distributions Current Year I Amounts paid to su pp orted org anizations to accom p lish exem pt purp oses 2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported org anizations, in excess of income from activi ty 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 a cq uire exem pt-use assets 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (p rior IRS a pp roval req uired ) 6 Other distributions ( describe in Part VI ) See instructions 7 Total annual distributions . Add lines 1 throu g h 6 0 8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI ) . See instructions 9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C , line 6 0 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 0.000 (iii) (ii) Section E - Distribution Allocations ( see instructions ) Distributable Underdistributions Excess Distributions Amount for 2015 Pre-2015 I Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 0 2 Underdistributions , if any, for years prior to 2015 ( reasonable cause re q uired-see instructions) 3 Excess distributions carry over, if an y, to 2015. a b c d e f h i 4 a b c 5 6 7 8 0 `y From 2013 From 2014 Total of lines 3a throu g h e App lied to underdistributions of p rior y ears App lied to 2015 distributable amount Car ry over from 2010 not a pp lied ( see instructions ) Remainder Subtract lines 3 3h, and 3i from 3f Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7 : $ 0 App lied to underdistributions of p rior years App lied to 2015 distributable amount Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015 , if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 ( if amount reater than zero, see instructions ) . Remaining underdistributions for 2015 Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 ( if amount greater than zero , see instructions Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c Breakdown of line 7 = a "- ?Y 0 -' °-r3__ 0 0 0 _ _,. Va 1 0 0 0 f_ . ^• _ 0 F 0 0 ZL; .' L4. b c d e Excess from 2013 Excess from 2014 Excess from 2015 •1.A'._•cl JY1?^ -' - _^C.P -• Y" 4.-v A4t ,; c_ - _ _ -,<•- 0 0 0 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 SCHEDULE D (Form 990 ) Department of the Treasury )MB No 1545-0047 Supplemental Financial Statements X015 ^ Complete if the organization answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 , 11a, 11b , 11c, 11d , 11e, 11f , 12a, or 12b. ^ Attach to Form 990. Employer identification number Name of the organization 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC. Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part IV, line 6. 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 1 . . . . Yes No E Yes No Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7. Purpose (s) of conservation easements held by the organization ( check all that apply) Preservation of land for public use ( e g , recreation or education ) LI Preservation of a historically important land area Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure 4 5 LI Preservation of open space 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a). _ . . - . . 2cNumber 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 6 No Yes violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations , and enforcing conservation easements during the year 2 a b -c d 3 7 8 9 -------------------Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year ^ $ ---------------Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B) I Yes LI No and section 170(h)(4)(B)(il)? . . . . . . . . . . . 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. JU^ 1a b 2 a b Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8. 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 on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 . . ^ $ ---------------------(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X . . . ^ $ ----------------------. . . If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 . . . . ^ $ ----------------------Assets included in Form 990, Part X . ^ $ For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. HTA Schedule D ( Form 990) 2015 'Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 ONS. INC Org anizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets (continued) 3 a 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) ❑ Public exhibition d ❑ Loan or exchange programs b ❑ c 4 5 ' Scholarly research Other e ❑ ---------------------------------------------❑ 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 funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? . . . [EM ❑ Yes ❑ No Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21. 1a 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. ❑ Yes ❑ No Amount 2a b 1c Id le if 0 0 Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? No ❑ Yes If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII Check here if the explanation has been provided on Part XIII . . . . . . ❑ Endowment Funds. Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10. (a) Current year 1a b c d e f g 2 a b c 3a b 4 Beginning of year balance Contributions . . . . 0 Net investment earnings, gains, and losses . . . . . . . . . Grants or scholarships . . . . . . Other expenditures for facilities and programs. . . . . Administrative expenses . End of year balance. . . . . 0 0 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) Board designated or quasi-endowment ^ ----------------Permanent endowment ^ % -----------------Temporarily restricted endowment ^ % ----------------The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100% Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and organization by. (i) unrelated organizations . (ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes" on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R7 . Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the org anization's endowment funds (e) Four years back (d) Three years back (c) Two years back (b) Prior year 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 held as: administered for the Yes . . . . . . . No P al . . . . . . . . . . . . Land, Buildings , and Equipment. Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" on Form 990 , Part IV, line 1 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) Land . . . . . 258 , 584 . . . . . . . . 0 Buildings . . . . . 10,918 , 587 . . . . . . . 0 Leasehold improvements ... 0 0 Equipment . . . . 1,614,092 . . 0 Other 29,160 0 Add lines la throu g h le (Column (d) must e q ual Form 990, Part X, column (B) , line 10c ( c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value 3,056,014 0 1 , 239,107 18 , 308 ^ 258,584 7 , 862,573 0 374,985 10,852 8 , 506 , 994 Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Page 3 01 -0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC Investments -Other Securities. Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" on Form 990 , Part IV, line 11 b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. (a) Description of security or category (1) Financial derivatives (2) Closely-held equity interests (3) Other ( c) Method of valuation ( b) Book value (including name of security) Cost or end-of-year market value 0 . . 0 ------------------------------------------- PA)-------------------------------------------(B) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5P)------------------------------------------------- JET -------------------------------------------------(F) ---SG)----------------------------------------------Total . (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) l ne 12) 0 0.1 Investments - Program Related. Complete it the org anization answered "Yes" on Form 99 0 , Part IV, line 11c. bee Form yyu, Hart A, tune 13. (a) Description of investment ( c) Method of valuation Cost or end-of-year market value ( b) Book value (1 ) (2) (3) (4 ) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Total . (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 13 ) ® ® Q F -- _ - Other Assets. Complete if the ornanlzatlon answered "Yes" on Form 990 Part IV line 11 d- See Form 990. Part X. line 15 ( b) Book value (a) Description 1 (2) (3) (4) 5 (6) (7) (8) (9) Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 15). 0 Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. (a) Description of liability 1. ( 1 ) Federal income taxes (2) . ( b) Book value 0 ra F iat _ M1 `mot 4 -T f, _- ^t^..}„ n --.- (4 ) (5) 6 (9) Total. (Col ; e 2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part All, provide the text of the footnote to the organization 's financial statements that reports the organization 's liab ility for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII Q Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Schedule D (Form 990 ) 2015 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOWT PRODUCTIONS, INC Page 4 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. Total revenue , gains , and other support per audited financial statements . , Amounts included on line I but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12: a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . . b Donated services and use of facilities. . . . . . . c Recoveries of prior year grants . . d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) . . . . . . . . . e Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Amounts included on Form 990, PartVIII, line 12, but not on line 1a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b b Other (Describe in Part XIII) c Add lines 4a and 4b 5 Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part line 12) 8,160,825 I 2 -1,519 4,200 2a 2b 2c 2d . . . 4a 4b -,-.4_ `=. 2e 3 2,681 8,158,144 = . 4c 5 . 0 8,158,144 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Com p lete if the org anization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 2 a b c d e 3 4 a b c 5 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25. Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . Prior year adjustments . . . . . . . . . Other losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other (Describe in Part XIII) . . . . . . . . Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . . . . . . . . Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1. Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b. Other (Describe in Part XIII) . . . . . . . . . . . . Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . - . . . .- . - -. - . -. - - . Total exDenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990. Part I, line 18). . . 1 4,200 2a 2b 2c 2d . . . . . . . . 4a 4b . . . . ° 2e 3 r -_:== 4c 5 0 Supplemental Information. Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9 , Part III, lines la and 4 , Part IV, lines 1 band 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 THE-ORGANIZATION-ADOPTED-FASB GUIDANCE ON -UNCERTAIN -INCOME TAX POSITIONS-Part-X-Line-2------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ORGANIZATION-RECOGNIZES THE -EFFECT OF-TAX-POSITIONS ONLY STATEMENTS- THE-IN-ITS-FINANCIAL-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHEN THEY ARE-MO-RE LIKE-LY-THAN-NOT OF- BEING-SUSTAINED- MANAGEMENT-IS-NOT AWARE OF ANY -- ------------------------VIOLATION-OF-ITS-TAX-STATUS AS-AN-ORGANIZATION- EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 -- SCHEDULE G X0015 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue S ervice Name of the organization OMB N o 1545-0047 Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities 01 Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. s Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990 Employer identification number DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS. INC. Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. I a b c d 2a b Indicate whether the organization raised funds through an of the following activities Check all that apply XI Mail solicitations e ^X Solicitation of non-government grants IFA711 Internet and email solicitations f El Solicitation of government grants El Phone solicitations g Special fundraising events X] In-person solicitations Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual ( including officers , directors, trustees or XQ Yes key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII ) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services? 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 I MIRIAM BARNARD, 815 SE 60TH AVENUE, PORTLAND, OR 97215 2 FUNDRAISING ADVISORY (v) Amount paid to ( or retained by) fundraiser listed in (I) (iv) Gross receipts from activity No (vi) Amount paid to ( or retained by) organization No X 0 49,500 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. . 49,500 0 ^ 0 3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing NY, OR ---------------------------------------------------------------------=------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 -EZ. HTA Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Sdhedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 01-0708733 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS. INC Page 2 Fundraising Events . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising 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)) a) a) a> 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 ) U) a) CL X U a) . . . . ^ . . . 0) 0 Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15 , 000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. T O (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/instant bingo/progressive bingo (d) Total gaming (add col (a) through col (c)) (c) Other gaming Gross revenue 0 m 2 Cash prizes . X w 3 Noncash prizes. 0 mI o 1 4 5 Rent/facility costs . 0 Other direct expenses . 0 I 9 a b 10a b Yes ------- ^O° - 10 Yes Volunteer labor 7 Direct expense summary Add lines 2 through 5 in column ( d) . 8 Net g amin g income summa ry Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d ) n No f Yes n No --------% 6 F-1 No . . --------_/° . . 0) . ^ 0 Enter the state ( s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities -----------------------------------------------------------Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes 0 No If "No," explain ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Were any of the organization ' s gaming licenses revoked , suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . . U Yes Li No If "Yes ," explain: Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 01-0708733 Schedule G ( Form 990 or 990- EZ) 2015 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC . . . . . Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers '? 12 Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gaming ? . 13 ' a b 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . Yes . Page 3 No . . . E] Yes E] No . . . . . . . . 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'? . . If "Yes ," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization ^ $ 0. and the --------------amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party ^ $ ------------- 0 If "Yes ," enter name and address of the third party Name ^ -------------------------------------------------------------- Gaming manager information- Name ^ --------------------------------------------------------------- Gaming manager compensation Description of services provided Director/officer 17 a b El Yes E] No --------------------------------------------------------------- Address ^ 16 . P. $ ----------------------- 0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Employee Independent contractor Mandatory distributions ' Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to . . . . . 0 Yes El No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . retain the state gaming license ? . . . . . . . . . . Enter the amount of distributions required under state law to be distributed to other exempt organizations ^ or s p ent in the org anization ' s own exem pt activities durin g the tax y ear $ 0 Supplemental Information . Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b , columns ( iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9 , 9b, 10b , 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b , as applicable . Also provide any additional information (see instructions). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 SCHEDULE J (Form 990) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest 15 Compensated Employees ^ Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990 , Part IV, line 23. ^ Attach to Form 990. r • r ^ Information about Schedule J ( Form 990 ) and its instructions is at www. irs. ov/form990. • ' • Employer identification number DEMOCRACY NOW! PRODUCTIONS, INC ff^ 1545-0047 OMB No Compensation Information 01-0708733 Questions Regarding Compensation No Yes 1a Check the appropriate box(es ) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form 990, Part VII , Section A , line la Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use Travel for companions fl Payments for business use of personal residence F]Tax indemnification and gross- up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees E Discretionary spending account b 2 = r _'`"'t - _ ; - E] Personal services (e.g, maid , chauffeur, chef) If any of the boxes on line 1 a are checked , did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above ' If "No," complete Part III to explain . 1b Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowi ng expenses incurred by all directors , trustees , and officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line la? 2 N/A N/A a 3 Indicate which , if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the organization 's CEO/ Executive Director Check all that apply Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III. XQ Compensation committee E Written employment contract fl Independent compensation consultant XQ Compensation survey or study XQ Form 990 of other organizations 4 a b c 5 a b 6 a b 7 8 9 x, - '_E - - u -- "{=° - `-= '' A XQ Approval by the board or compensation committee Only section 501(c )( 3), 501 ( c)(4), and 501 ( c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9 . For persons listed on Form 990, PartVII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of The organization? Any related organization? . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part Ill. For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990. HTA 4a 4b 4c X X X 5a 5b X X ., _ 6a 6b . For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1 a, did the organization provide any non-fixed payments not described on lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53 4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe in Part Ill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? A{1` - During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization. Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? . . . . . Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan's . . . . . Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement?. . . . . If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1 a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of The organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any related organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes" on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III - _ 7 X X X 8 . X 1 9 1N/AI Schedule J ( Form 990) 2015 Schedule J (Form 990) 2015 INC. Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees . Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed. For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (I) and from related organizations, described in the instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII. Note : I ne sum of columns t3 I - ul tor eacn llstea I nalvlaual must eq ual the total amount of Form 990 , Part ViI Section A line 1 a a lica ble column ( D) and E amounts for tha t I dividual. (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099 -MISC compensation (A) Name and Title AMY GOODMAN 1 PRESIDENT 2 ( (i) Base compensation 0) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) ii) (I) ( ii) Bonus & incentive compensation --------- 150,000 (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation ------------26,632 (D) Nontaxable benefits 0 ------------------ ( E) Total of columns ( B)(i)-(D) 0 176,632 0 (F) Compensation in column ( B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990 0 ------------------ ------------------- ----=-------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ------------------ ------------------ - ---------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------------------- ----------------- -------------------- 4 W) (t) (ii) ------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ 5 (t) ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ 6 (ii) (t) (ii) ------------------ ------------------ --- = -------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- 7 8 (ii) 9 (ii) 10 (I) (ii) 11 (ii) (t) (ii) ------------------ 12 (I) ------------------- ------------------- --- 13 (ii) 14 ( ii) (i) (t) (I) (I) (t) ------------------ ------------------- ------------------------------------- --------------- --- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ---------------------------- ------- --------------- ---- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- ----------- ------- ------------------ -------------- -- -- - -- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- 15 ------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- 16 ii Schedule J (Form 990) 2015 Schedule J (Form 990) 2015 DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS, INC 01-070873 3 Page 3 [Xw Supplemental Information Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1 a, 1 b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information. Part I Line 7 - AMY GOODMAN WAS PAID A PORTION OF NET INCOME FROM 2014-SPEAKING- FEES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Schedule J (Form 990) 2015 SCHEDULE M (Form 990) OMB No 1545-0047 Noncash Contributions ^11 Oo 15 ^ Complete if the organizations answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30. ^ Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Attach to Form 990 . S • - ^ Information about Schedule M ( Form 990 ) and its instructions is at www.irs. ov/form990. DEMOCRACY NOW! PRODUCTIONS, INC Types of Pro e p 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 01-0708733 rty Check if applicable I 2 3 4 5 Number of contributions or items contributed Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 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 Securities-Publicly traded 311,673 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 23 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 ^ Production X 3,639 RETAIL VALUE 6 Other ^ (supplies ) Other ^ ( ) Other ^ Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement . . . . . . 29 Yes During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? . . . . . . . 30a If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions? . . . . . 31 Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributions . . . X 32a 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 •' Employer identification number Name of the organization No X X Schedule M ( Form 990) (2015) Schedule M (Form 990) (2015) DEMOCRACY NOW PRODUCTIONS , INC. 01-0708733 Pag e 2 Supplemental Information . Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information. CONTRI-BUTED ---------------------------------Part-I-Line-9b and-25b --THE- ORGANIZATION IS- REPORTING - -THE-NUMBER- OF-ITEMS Part I Line 32b - THE ORGANIZATION USES AN INVESTMENT FIRM TO SELL DONATED SECURITIES Schedule M (Form 990) (2015) 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. ^ Attach to Form 990 or 990-E7- Name of the organization DEMOCR ACY NOW' PRODUCTIONS, INC. OMB No 1545-0047 X0 15 Employer identification number 01-0708733 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS, REVISES AND APPROVES - - - - - - - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE-990-TAX RETURN BEFORE IT IS FILED ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Form-990, Part-VI. Section B, Line 12c THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND- MANAGEMENT- SIGNS THE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY AND ARE REQUIRED TO -DISCLOS- E POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------INTERESTAS THEY ARISE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Form-990,-PartVI, Section B, Line 15: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND SETS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COMPENSATION- FOR-OFFICERS,-TAKING- INTO ACCOUNT THE -ORGAN 'S-FINANCIAL-POSITION AND ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EVALUATING-AVERAGE-SALARIES-IN-THE-NEW YORK METRO MEDIAAND-NON-PROFIT-MARKETS--OFFICERS-WHOSE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COMPENSATION IS UNDER REVIEW DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------=---------------------------------------------Form 990, Part IX, Line 24b PRODUCTION EXPENSES OF $1,023,406 INCLUDES SATELLITE & FIBER -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OF -COSTS -EQUIPMENT -RENTAL- OF-$456,167,- PH-0T0- SERVICES OF $52,925, CLOSED ------------$461,313, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- &-STUDIO-CAPTIONING- - OF-$32,724,-DISH-PAYMENTS-OF-$1-4,486,-SEGMENT-PURCHASES-OF-$2,1-52-AND NON-CASH -------------------OF $3,639. - PRODUCTION-SUPPLIES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. HTA Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)