GRAPHIC prim: - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data DLN: 93493309012779 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax orrn 95] UI .der section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) 2 0 1 8 Do not enter security numbers on this form as it may be made public of ihe Tit-(min lIiIeninl Rm emie Sen In: A For the 2019 t: lendar year, or tax year beginning 01411-2013 and ending 12-31-2015 Name of organization MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER Go to for instructions and the latest information. Open to PUbl'c Inspection Check If applicable Employer Identification number El Address change Name change Cl return Domg busmess as 54-1429009 Final El Amended return Number and street (or 0 box if mail IS not delivered to street address) Room/soite number El Application pendingl 1900 CAMPUS COMMONS DR 6TH FLOOR {571} 257-3500 . . City or town, state or provmce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code RESTON, VA 20191 Gross receipts 17,109,058 gnodzg??lress of printipal officer H13) Is this a return for 1900 campus COMMONS DR 6TH FLOOR sub?rdln?t?? 2:3 ., DYes ENG RESTON, VA 20191 Hie} i?u?gbordinatas 3 Yes END I Tax'exempt Stem" 501(c)(3) 5010:) 4 [Insert no i 4947(aii1) or Cl 527 If' attache list [see instm'c-iions} Website:> MRC one His) omup exemption number Form of organization Corporation Trust Association Other ofionnatltin 1'38? State oflegal domicile W1 3 Summary ?Mo-as 217' ,9 1 Briefly describe the organization?s or most Significant actIVIties EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND THE MEDIA 0N BIAS IN THE MEDIA E. . 2 Check this box If the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of Its net assets 0 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (PartVl, line 1aNumber of independent voting members of the governing body line 1bTotal number of IndiVIduals employed in calendar year 2018 (PartV, line 2aTotal nUmber of volunteers (estimate if necessaryTotal unrelated busmess revenue from Part column line 12 . . . . 73 749,967 Net unrelated bosiness taxable income from Form 990-T, line Prior Year Current Year 9: 3 Contributions and grants (.F'ari line 1h11,432,024 11,474,549 9 Program service revenue {Perl VEII, line 291,397,277 251,967 10 Investment Income {Port column lines and 7d . . . . 1,654,571 1,154,318 11 Other revenue [Pail ?u?lli. column (M, lines 5, 6d, 3c, 10c, and 11s} "275,912 108,060 12 Total revenue?add lines 3 through 11 {must equal Pan column (A), line 12} 143931959 13:493-994 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Farm. column lines 1?1} . . . 0 14 Benefits paid to or For members (P153121, column line Salaries, other Compensation, employee benefits (Part column itl'LES 5 10) 6,753,823 6,857,851 16a Professmnai Fundraising fees [Pan lift, column iine 11193; . . . . 163,457 151.093 E. Total Furitliaismo expenses [Port lX. coitimn line 25) 1? Other expenses {Part lines nae-1 1d nettle] . . . . 6,274,320 5,749,500 18 Total expenses Add lInes'. 13? 17 (Must equal Pan'ii'i, obfui'nn line 25) 13,202,105 12,768,449 19 Revenue !e55 expenses Subtract line 13 from 1,005,955 730,545 5 3 Beginning o! Current ?li'ear End of Year a gin 20 Total assets {Pan X, line 1617,273,058 15,_329,d5? 3?3 21 Total liabtlrEIer: {Part X, line 2612,835,432 2,834,312 Zu- 3 Net asset's- 9??Fili't'id balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 . . . . . 14,437,525 12,945,145 Signature Bifock Under penalties OF perjury, I declara'that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statementS, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, It is true, correct, andcornplete Declaration of preparer [other than officer} is based on ali information of which preparer has any knowledge nu u- 2019?10-15 . Signature of officer Date Sign Here oiiwo EXECUTIVE ungassr Type or print name and title preparers name Preparer's Signature Date Plil?l ems?wont Check If 901277196 Pa'd self-employed Preparer Firm?s iuirne P- FRANH a LDMPANY FirmsL-EN 544156733 U53 Only Firm?s address 1360' BEVFRIN ROAD SUITE 300 Phone no rioai 32mm: MCLEAN, Ui'li 22101 Mai.r the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown alziove'vI [see instructionsYes UNI: For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat No 112821" Form 990 (2018) Form 990 (2018) Pari Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part . . . . . 1 Briefly descnbe the organization?s missmn TO CREATE A MEDIA CULTURE IN AM ERICA WHERE TRUTH AND LIBERTY FLOURISH Page 2 I u- 2 Did the organization undertake any Slgni?cant program SEFVICES during the year were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes,? describe these new sen/ices on Schedule 0 3 the organization cease conducting, or make Signi?cant changes in how it conducts, any program If "Yes," describe theSe changes on Schedule 0 E1 Yes No DYes No 4 Describe the organization's program serVIce accomplishments for each of its three largest program servrces, asmeasured by expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are reqmred to report the amount?of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program serVIce reported 43 (Code HExpenses 9; 2341.822 including grants of a gkevenue 2335?? I: See Additional Data 4b {Code :1 {Expenses 5 1,968,515 including grants of {Revenue 295,823 See Additional Data g: (Code {Expenses 5 1,223,262 including grants of {Revenue 79,194 See Additional Data See Additional Data Table 3 9 Other program SEWICES (Describe in Schedule a (Expenses 2,792,935 Including grants of (Revenue 141,3?3 Total program service expenses 3326.534 9 geese? A Form 990 [20181 Form 900( (2018Page 3 WChec-kiist of Required Schedules Yes No Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes, complete Yes . . Is the organization reqUIred to complete Schedule 3, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)7 . . 2 YES Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in OppOSItlon to candidates No for public office? If "Yes, complete Schedule C, Part I 3 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying actiwties, or have a section 501(h) election In effect during the tax year? If ?Yes," complete Schedule C, Perl 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 98-197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ?0 Did the organization maintain any donor funds or any Similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to prowde adwce on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accountsDid the organization or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule?D, Perl Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets'-I If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Perl Ill ?Did the organization report an amount in Peri 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 debt negotiation "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part lil' ?Fol . . . . . . . Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets In temporarily restricted endowments, :10 Yes permanent endowments, or quaSi-endowments?? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part ?lr . . If the organization?s answer to any of the following quastions is "Yes," then complete Schedule 0, Parts VI, IX, or as applicable Did the organization report an amoUnt for land, boildings, and equtpment in Perth, line 107 completeschedule? PartVl .Did the organization report an amount for investments?other. securities in Part X, line 12 that F5 5% or more of its total No assets reported in Part X, line 107 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Perl gal 11b 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 15? If ?Yes," complete SchedUle D, Part Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part a, line 15 that Is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 167 If "Yes,? 'complete Schedule Part Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, hog-?7237 "has, complete Schedule D, Perl ?95' 119 Yes Did the organization?s separate or Consolidated financial statements for the tail year include a footnote that addresses In Yes the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 40 (ASE If ?Yes, complete Schedule D, ParlX Did the organization obtain separate}: independent audited financial statements for the tax year?J If Yes, complete Schedule 0, parts x; and xn? "Pal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12a Yes Was the organization included in consolidated independent audited fmancual statements for the tax? year? 12b No If "res, and lf the organizatron showered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII l5 optlonal' .al Is the organization a school described in section If ?Yes,' complete Schedule 13 No Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? . . . 14a Yes Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, busmess, investment,-and program service actiwties outside the United States, or aggregate forEIgn investments 14b valued at $100,000 or mere? If "res,? cornplete Schedule F, Parts Did the-organization report on Part IX, column line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for an'iir No Foreign organization? Schedule F, Pants Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other to No or for foreign individuals? Il? "Yes, complete Schedule F, Panthe organization report a total of more than $15, 000 of expenses for professional fundraismg serii'lces on ParllX,1? Yes column (A), lines 6 and tie? If "Yes, complete Schedule G, Pan ltsee instructions) . . . . ?Sal Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part . lines It and do7 If ?Yes," complete Schedule G, Part Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming actiwties on Part line 9a? 19 No completeScheduleGDid the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes, complete Schedule . . . 203 No If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? 20b Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other asastance to any domestic organization or domestic 21 No government on Part IX, column (A), line 17 If ?Yes, complete Schedule I, Parts I and II . . Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other a55istance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, 22 0 column (A), line 2? If ?Yes, complete Schedule I, PartsIand . . . . . . . . Form 990 [2018) Form 990 (2018) Page 4 Pan IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes No 23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization?s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes complete 23 Yes no? 24a Did the organization have a tax? exempt bond issue With an outstanding prinCIpaI amount of more than $100, 000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 20029 If "Yes, answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule If "No, ?go to line 253 . . . . . . . . . . . . 24a No Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary penod exception? 24 Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax- -exempt bonds24c Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? . 24d 253 Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction With a disquali?ed person during the year?) If "Yes,? complete Schedule L, Panthe organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction With a disguali?ed personi lira prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization 5 prior Forms 990 or 990? E27 25b No If"l?es" completeScheduleL, Peril . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payable; to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensatedemployees. or disqualified persons? 26 No If "Yes,? complete Schedule L, Perl Did the organization 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 27 No of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the follomng parties {see Schedule L, Part 1V instructions for applicable Filing thresholds, Conditions, and exceptions) a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yea," complete Schedule 28b No An entity of which a current or former of?cer, director, trustee, or key employee {or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, truetee, or direct tiIr indirect owner'lI If "Yes,? complete-?chedule L, Part Did the organization receive more than $25, 000. in non- -cash contributions? If "Yes, complete Schedule . . 29 Yes 30 Did the organization receive contributions, of art, historicaii treasures, or other Similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes,? complete SchedulesDid the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? complete Schedule N, Partl . 31 0 32 Did the organization sell, exchange? dispose of, c'ir? transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes, complete Schedule N, Part llDid the organization own 100% ofan entity dietegarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3? complete Schedule R, Parll . . . . . . . . Hi- 33 NO 34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part ll, or IV, and m? 34 Yes 353 Did the organization?hlaye a controll?ed?entity Within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)7 353 Yes If?Yes' to line 35a, did the organization receiye any payment From or engage in any transaction With a controlled entity Within the meaning of section surplus)? If ?Yes, complete Schedule R, Part V, line Section 501(c)(3) organizationdg?lfd the organization make any transfers to an exempt non- -charitab e related ciganization? Ifl'il'es' complete Schedule R, Part V, line ?ll- 35 No 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its actiyities 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 37 No 38 Did the organization complete Schedule and proyide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part Vi, lines 11b and 197 Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule Yes Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a reSpor-se or note to any line in this PartV . . . . . . . . . El Yes No 1a Enter the number reported In Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable . . 1a 32 Enter the number of Forms W-ZG included in line la Enter -0- if not applicable 1b 0 Did the organization comply With backup Withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) Winnings to prize WinnersYes Form 990 {2013) Form 990 (2018) Page 5 2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending With or Within the year covered by Za 94 If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? 2b YES Notle the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be reqUired to e-file (see instructions) 3a Did the organization have unrelated busmess gross incOme of $1,000 or more during the year?Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year7If "No? to line 3b, prowde an explanation in Schedule 0 3b Yes 4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a Signature or other authority over; a 4a No financial account In a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account or other finanCIal account)? . . If "Yes" enter the name of the foreign country I See instructions for filing reqUirements for Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and ?nanced Accounts (FBAR) 5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . 5a No Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b No If "Yes,? to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 5c 63 Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100 000, and did the organization Ga No soliCit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? . . IF "Yes.' did the organization include With every soliCitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were 6b 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 17001:}. a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a sontribution and for goods and services 7a No providedtothepayor'-If' 'Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or servicesprovided?? . 7b Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherWise dispo5e of tangiiale personal property for which it Was requn?ed to file Form 8282"Yes." indicate the number of Forms 3282 filed during the yearDid the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to payl?p'reg?iums on a personal benefit contract? 7e Did the organization during the year pay premiums, directly'or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . . ?f If the organization recewed a contribution of qualified intellectelei- ifirooerty, did the organization file Form 8899 as . . 79 If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1'393Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advisZeQd funds Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess busmess holdings at any time during the yearDid the sponsoring organization make any section 4965? . 9a Did the sponsoring organizationamake a distribution to, a donor, donor adVisor, or related person? . . 9b. 10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part line 12 . . . 10a Gross receipts, included on Form 990-, Part line 12, for public use of club facilities 10b 11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter Gross income from members or shareholders . . . . . . . . . 11a Gross income from other sources amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts clue or received from them . . . . . . . . . . 11b 12a Section trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 10417 12a If "Yes," enter the amount of tat-exempt interest receNed or accrued during the year 12b 13 Section 501(c)(29) qualifiedgonpro?t health insurance issuers. a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 133 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 Enter the amount of reserves on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . 13c 14;! Did the organization recewe any payments for indoor tanning serwces during the tax year? 143 NO If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments?f prowde an explanation in Schedule 0 . . 14b 15 Is the organization subJec't to the section 4950 tax On p?ayrnent(s) of more than 000, 000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year7 If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N. 15 16 Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? 16 IF Yes completeForm4720. ScheduleOForm 990 (2018) Form 990 (2018) Part VI Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a ?No" response to lines Page 6 . Ba, 8b, or lab 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 Section A. Governing Body and Management Yes No la Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year 1a 3 If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or Similar committee, explain In Schedule 0 Enter the number of voting members included In line 1a, above, who are independent 1b 7 2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a busmess relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employeeDid the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision 3 No of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? . 4 Did the organization make any Significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form filed? . 4 No 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a Signi?cant diverswn of the . 5 No 6 Did the organization have members or stockholdersDid the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had thepower to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing bodyAre any governance of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or 7b No persons other than the governing bodyDid the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written during the year by the follovung . aThegovernIngbody7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8a Yes Each committee With authority to act on behalf of the governing bodythere any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed In Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization? 5 mailing address? If "Yes,' prowde the names and addresse?n Schedule Section B. Policies (This Section 5 requests information about polli??ies not rggoired by the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes No 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates"Yes," did the organization have written POIICIES and procedures'g'overn?ingthe actIVItIes of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are With the-organization's exempt purposes? 10b 11a Has the organization prowded a complete copy of this. Form 990 to all Imembers of its govarning body before filing the fol-nil63:113 YES Describe In Schedule 0 the process, If any, used by the organization to-?r reVIev-i this Form 990 . 12a Did the organization have a written conflict of Interest policy? go to line 12a Yes Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees reoLIIred to disclose annually interests that could give rise Did the organization regulai ly and conSIstently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes, describe In ScheduieonowthiswasdoneDid the organization have a written whistleblower policyDid the organization have a written document retentitii?i and destruction policyDid the process for persons include a rewew and approval by independent persons, comparabilim?ata, and-contemporanEcIus. substantiation of the deliberation and decision? a The organization?s CED, Executive Dimmer, or top management offICIal . . . . . . . . . . . 15a Yes Other officers or key employees of the organization . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . 15b Yes Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the pr?ess In Schedule 0 (see instructions) 16a Did the organization Invest In, Contribute assets to, or participate In a Jomt Venture or Similar arrangement With a taxable engixy during the year"Yes, dId the organization follow a written policy or procedure reqUIring the organization to evaluate Its participation in venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law and take steps to safeguard the organization 5 exempt status With respect to such arrangements7 . . . . . . . . . . . . 16b Section C. Disclosure 17 18 19 20 List the States Wltl'l which aIcopy of this Form 990 Is reqmred to be filedSection 6104 reqUIres an organization to make Its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply Own webSIte l:l Another' 5 webSIte - Upon request l:l Other (explain in Schedule 0) 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 PTHE ORGANIZATION 1900 CAMPUS CDMMONS DR 5TH FLOOR 20191 (571) 25745110 Form 990 (2018) Form 990 {2018) Page 7 Part VII Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check If_Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part VII . . . . . . . . . . . . El Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete this table for all persons reqUIred to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending With or Within the organization's tax year 0 List all of the organization's current of?cers, directors, trustees (whether indwiduals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) If no compensation was paid 0 List all of the organization?s current key employees, if any See instructions for definition of "key employee 0 List the organization?s five current highest compensated employees (other than an of?cer, director, trustee or key employee) who recewed reportable compensation (Box 5 oF Form W-2 andfor Box 7? oF Form lot more than $100,900 From the organization and any related organizations 0 List all of the organization 5 former officers, key employees or highest comnensated employees who received more: than $100 of reportable compensation From the organization aro? any related organrzations a List all of the organization furmer directors or trustees that receweci, in the capacity as a former director ort?frustee or the. organization, more than 510,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizanons List persons ll'l the following order indmdual trustees or directors, institutional trustees. officers. key employees highest compensated employees, and former such persons 2:1 tan: Check this be): if naither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current or trustee ((Fi Name and Title Average Position (do not Check more Reportable. Reportable Estimated hours per than one box, unless person compensation compensation amount of other Week {list is both an officer and a From the From related compensation any hours directorltrustee) organization organzzatioiis From the for related - ,3 ,r I ZXMIQQ- (W- 2f1?l?9~ organization and :3 or - . - organizations j? ,3 :i 3 :3 3 if, related helow dotted .1. RE ?z -- 53$ organizations lineBRENT BOZELL 40 00 1: 345,233 0 142,177 1 no {21 CURTIN 10? it it 0 0 {31 RARL OTTESDN 1 00 it it. (4) ABBY MOFFAT I if 0 (5) REBEKAH MERCER I 0 0 0 DIRECTOR rs] oR SEYMOUR FEIN 5? 0 WILLIAM 1 0? it (3) MELISSA EMERY 1 . at 0 El (9) DAVID MARTIN . 40 on .. . 315,1on 0 121.931I EXECUTWE I on r101 MELIssin. LOPEZ 3' .. 1-: 59,200 Boon 4.336 SECRETARY 1 00 :11) DAN . 1: 156,550 0 13.113 VP OF MRC BUSINESS AND CULTURE 1 00 (12) TERENCE JEFFREY 194,950 0 2534:! CNS AND CHIEF - :13} 4? 215,500 0 73,291 sENIoii VP a CHIEF roFFicER 1 on i141 BRENT BAKER 150,475 '0 13,324 VICE RESEARCH [15] ROBERT CROFT 4? '35" . . . 216,000 0 15.1? VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT Form 990 13} Form 990 (2018) Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) Page 8 (A) (B) (C) (D) (F) Name and Title Average Posmon (do not check more Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per than one box, unless person compensation compensation amount of other week (list is both an officer and a from the from related compensation any hours director/trustee) organization {Wu organizations from the for related I.) . 7. I, I _n organization and organizations 3 3 g: 3 ,5 9- related below dotted ft": 1:7? 3 organizations line) 5 "3 311' =0 I l_b'TOtaI Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . . . It dTotal (add lines 1,5?4,053 410,140 2 Total number of indiwduals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization Dr 16 Yes No 3 Did the organization list am,i former of?Cer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule for such indiwdual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No 4 For any indiwdual listed on IS the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule for such indiwduali. g. Yes 5 Did any person listed on line lie-"ffeceive or accrLie compensation from any unrelated organIZation or individual for serwces rendered to the organization?f "Yes, complete Schedule for such person . . . . . . . -. No Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table'for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization". Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or Within the organization's tax year r? Name anddausmess address Description of services Compensation Iiic 3,2? 463,796 so: MARINERS ig?A??mmo 200 SAN Slit-104 M. CREATIVE RESPONSE PUBLIC RELATIONS 335,85? 23?50 AVE 0TH ALEXANDREA, VA 22314 t" FACEBOOK INC ADVERTISING 286,892 1515] COLLECTIONS CENTER DRIVE CHICAGO, IL 50593 RICHARD NORMAN MAILING ?25,248 113 EAST STREET STE son LEESBURG.VA 20115 2 Total number of independent contractors (Including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 4 Form 990 [2018) Form 990 (2013] Port Statement of Revenue Page 9 Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Pal(C1 Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue exempt busmess extluded from functlon revenue tax under sections revenue 512 - 514 la Federated campaigns . . I 1.3 2: 3 . Membership dues . . I 1b ca (3 Fundralsmg events . . I 1: I Related organizations 1d I 9-. .. (D Government grants (contributions) I la I 2 All other contributions, gifts, grants, 1 and srmilar amountsnot Included above .: . 6 :2 5 9 Noncash Included In lines to -1f$ 459:281 Total. Add Ines,.Buslness Code 5 novem?lsmo ?9,95? r4935? 23 34mm? (Jim 2 000 RECORDINGS 512001All other program service revenue :3 $51,953 QTotal. Add lines 2a-2f . . . . 3?1hves'trnent Income (Including leldendS. interest, and other 5ln1lla'l? amounts) . . . . . 3?ij 4 Income from Investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 5 Royalties . . . . . . . . . l- $4,375 (1) Real Personal Ea Gross rents . 3 1; Less rental moons-es f: I: Rental Income or {loss Net rental income or {lossSecuritles Other- 73 Gross amount from sates of -l,5d4,2?3 assets other than inventor?,- Loo-5 editor '3 other boos and sales expenses '2 Gem ortloss) 353.29? ?33; .. :1 Net 9th or (loss$53,299 853,299 Ba Gross Income from events . a: {not Including 1: of A. :t 3 contributions reported on llne' 1r.) 5 See Part W. line seeks, o. CE hLoss dlrect expenses . A *4 Net Income or ?oss] from Em}: . . . 5 9a Gross from gamln'g activltles- 0 See Part iv. line 1-3 . ..-, . a Less direct Expenses . . . - 4: Net income-hr {loss} from gaming'aetiwtie; . h- 10aGross sales-o?riveqtorv. lesfs returns andol obvgnogs . . . a 13232,; 12 Less cost of goods sold it" - Net income or (loss) [rom 5613.321}. Inventory . . Miscellaneous Revenue a: Bumneso Code 113REFUNDE ~35 23.634 23.53:: All other revenue . . . . eTo'taI. 'Add linESLI-lar-fi'23,554 12 Total revenue. See Instructions . . . . I- 13398394 2.000 ?9,957 l.272.3?3 Form 990? [2013) Form 990 (2018) Page 10 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 re5ponse or note to any line in this Part not include amounts reported on lines 6b, (A) Progra?glervice Managigisiint a'n'Part Total expenses expenses general eipenses Fundraisingexpensw 1 Grants and other a55istance to domestic organizations and domestic governments See Part IV, line 21 2 Grants and other a55istance to domestic indiViduals See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other aSSistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign indiwduals See Part IV, line 15 and 16 4 Bene?ts paid to or For members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and 885,756 549,926 66,031 1:15.149 key employees . . . . 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons {as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described In section 4958(c)(3)(B) . . . .. 7 Other salaries and Wages 4,533.044 3,549,930 331,442 956,672 8 Pensmn plan accruals and contributions (include section 401 80,011? 58,705 5,431 15,821 and 403(b) employer contributions) 9 Other employee bene?525,633 495,743 46,286 133,599 10 Payroll taxes . . . . . . . . . . 2??,660 25,924 11 Fees for serwces (non?employees) a Management . Legal . . . . . . . . . 33.560 33,966 1: Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . 71.610 71,610 dLobbying . . . . . . Profe55ional fundraismg servuces See Part IV, line 1-7 I 151.093 161.098 Investment management fees . . . . . . 9 Other (If line 119 amount eXceeds 10% of line 25, colurhn 1,336,164 1,255,949 12,402 61,814 (A) amount, list line 119 expenses on Schedule 0) - 12 Advertismg and promotion . . . . 52653411 53,340 13 Office expenses . . . . . . . - 135.239 71,935 86,359 16,992 14 Information technology . . . . . 331992 376,344 2,64? $1,001 15 Royalties . . 16 Occupancy . . h? 291,410 620,050 41,1?9 130,131 17 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . 131204 13,395 42,415 130,894 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for??py federal, state, or local public officials, . 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings . . . 222,535 216,4?0 6,065 20 Interest . . . . . . . . if: . 57.208 44,522 2,983 9,?03 21 Payments to affiliates . . . . . . . its? 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization-.2? . . 140.983 109.957 7?049 33.95? 23 Insurance . . . - 102,692 80,099 5,135 123.53 24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line-24?: If liner=2=fe amount exceeds 10% oiline 25, column {?lament-1t, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0 a PRINTING 512,355 25,041 17,572 425,252 POSTAGE 514,418 61,658 3,389 449,371 MAILING SERVICES 269,332 29,553 239,529 LIST RENTAL 36,460 12,969 13,491 All other expenses 226,033 146,666 333,382 50,435 25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 12353.44? 35126534 885,461 3,155,454 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization 1,230,407 134.50? 0 reported in column (B) Jomt costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraismg solicitation Check here if folloWIng SOP 93-2 (ASC 958-720) Form 990 (2018] Form 990 (2018) Page 11 Partx Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part Beginning of year End of year 1 Cash?non-interest-bearing . . . . 1 2 Sayings and temporary cash Investments . . . . . . . . . 512.509.: 2 489.825 3 Pledges and grants receivable178776" 3 1.038.230 4 Accounts receivable245.830 4 215.191 5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete 5 Part II of Schedule . . . . . . 6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f persons described in section 4958(c and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) 6 voluntary employees' benefioary organizations (see instructions) Complete a} Part 'l of schedule Notes and loans receivableInventories for sale Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .. . . . . . 95335 9 110.353 103 Land, and eqUIpment cost or other .. ba5is Complete Part VI of Schedule 1-03 3.216.533 Less accumulated depreCIation 10b 3.458.014 295.804 10: 2519?39 11 Investments?publicly traded securities 15294.20? 11 13.641540 12 Investments?other securities See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . 45,196 12 55.333 13 Investmentseprogram-related See Part IV, line 11 . . 13 14 Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . s- 14 15 Other assets See Part IV, line Total assets.Add lines 1 through 15 (must edeal line 34) . . 17.221053 16 15329.45?" 12 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . . 1.300.220 17 1.32.557 13 Grants payable 18 19 Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . 19 20 Tax?exampt bond liabilities . . ifEscrow or- custodial account Complete F?ai?t'l?iiIr of Schedule 21 '2 22 Loans and other payables to currentfetid former officers, directors, trustees, 2: key employees, highest and disqualified . persons Complete Pan ll of Ethic-dale . . 22 ?1 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated thiid parties . . 1.356.142 23 1.406.142 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24 25 Other liabilities {including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, 88.570 25 103,613 and other liabilities. not included on; lines-17- 24} Complete Part oFEchedule 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 2.335432 26 2.834.312 3 Organizations that follow SFAS- 117 (ASC 958), Check here and 9 complete lines 22 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 27 Unrestricted net assets 13.329311 27 10,620,292 5 28 Temporarily restricted net assets3011115 28 0 29 Permanently restricted net assets 300.000 29 2,224,053 a Organizations-that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 5 check here l:l and Complete lines 30 through 34. 30 Capital stock or trust pl'll?lClpal, or current funds . . . . 30 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, budding or eqUIpment fund . . . 31 32 Retained earnings, endOWment, accumulated income, or other funds 32 ?53 33 Total net assets or fund balances . . . . 14,437.626 33 12.945145 2 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . . . . . 17.273053 34 13529.45?" Form 990 (2013) Form 990 (2018) Pan XI Reconcilliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part Page 12 El 10 Total revenue (must equal Part column (A), line 1213,498,994 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 2512,768,449 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line ?30,545 Net assets or Fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column . . 4 14,437,626 Net unrealized gains (losses) on Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ?2,101,259 Donated servrces and use of faCIlities . . . . . . . . 6 Investment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 7 -121,?6? Prior period adjustments . . . . . . . 8 Other changes in net assats or fund balances (explain in Schedule Net assets or fund balances at end of veer Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (El-l} 10 12,945,145 Part XII Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to ani.r line In this Part XII . . . . . . . 1 2a 3.3 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 El Cash Accrual El ,cher If the organization changed Its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," IeI-zplain In Schedule 0 Were the organization' 5 financial statements compiled or rem-awed by an Independent accountant? If ?Yes, check a box below to indicate whether the Manual statements for the year were compiled or reVIewed on a separate ba5is, consolidated ba5is, or both I El Separate basis [3 Consolidated basis '3 Both consolidated and separate baSIs Were the organization's ?nancial statements audited by an Independent If' Yes,? check a box- below to Indicate whether the financial statements for the War were audited on a separate ba5is, consolidated bass, or both Separate basis El Consolidated heels Both consolidated and separate heels 1 .- If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organizatIoIn haire- a committee thatcyassumes responSIbIIity for overSIght :of the audit, review, or compilation of its fina'nmalslta?tements and selection of an Independent accountant? If the organization changed either Its overSIght process or selectlortprocess- during the tax year, explain In Schedule 0 As a result of a federal award, was the organization reqUIred to undergo an audit or audits as set forth In the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-1337 If' 'Yes," did the organization undergo the reqUIred-auldlt-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 Yes Form 990 [2018) Additional Data S'oftwa rei I Software Version: 54-1429'009: Name: MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER Form 990 (2013) Form 990, Part Line 43: . NEWS - BRINGS POLITICAL THE NEWS LIBERAL arms FROM TELEVISION NET-WORK NEWS SHOWS AND MAJOR PRINT PUBLICATIONS c. ox #gzw. A 4' :33 N'g~ .- ?x ?43591; vuc? ?wk - ?y swb? ?5 ,4 99. x? $5 umzxs?abq N5?tc/w V. $5515 Iv uW -- voxAao? .4 9' 8-32 3 m? ?x v. Form 990, Part Line 4b: NEWS SERVICE - PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE NEWS SOURCE THAT WOULD COVER STORIES THAT ARE SUBJECT To A LIBERALBIAS IN MANY NEWS OUTLETS- Form 9-90,. Part Line) 4c: MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER ACTION - AND MOBILIZING THE GENERAL PUBLIC AGAINST RUNAWAY LIBERAL MEDIA BIAS Form 990, Part - 4 Program Service Accomplishments (See the Instructions) Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization?s three largest program services by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and (4) organizations and trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported. (Revenue (Code (Expenses 709,747 Including grants .of 3; BUSINESS AND MEDIA INSTITUTE .- ERINGS- BALANCE TQ ECONOMIC REPORTING AND PROMOTES, FAIR OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN THE MEDIA BY AUDITING THE COVERAGE OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM (.?Code 3 (Expenses 53: 764,363 Including grants of 1 (Revenue IS: CULTURE AND MEDIA INSTITUTE PROMOTES FAIR PORTRAXAL OF CULTURAL AND SOCIALISSUES IN THE MEDIA Form 990,6Par't 4 Program Service AccompliShments (See the Instructions) Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization's three largest program services by expensea Section 501(c)(3) and organizations and trusts 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 9 (Expenses I'nc'ludmggi'ants of {Revenue YOUTH EDUCATION AND INTERN PROGRAM - YOUTH AND EDUCATES AND TRAINS STUDENTS T0 RECOGNIZE BIAS AND THE NEED FOR BALANCED IUURNAUSM (Code {Expenses 1,2122179252 Including grants of {Revenue 5 141,3?8 - AN ONLINE MEDIA PLATFORM DESIGNED TO BROADCAST CONSERVATIVE VALUES, CULTURE, POLITICS, LIBERAL MEDIA BIAS, AND ENTERTAINMENT TO A NEW AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE ON A SOCIAL MEDIA DPTIMIZED SIGHT Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I DLN: 93493309012779' OMB No 1545-13047- SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support . {Farm 99? 0" Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 2 0 1 8 99:11:22) 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. it Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. lJ? mum?, Um?. ?mm? Go to for the latest information. Open ?10 PUbliC rIFHh-l Ins Name of the organization Empioyer'Identificatioi-i number MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER 54?1429009 Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions. The organization IS not a private foundation because it is (For lines 1 through 12, check only One box A church, convention of churches, or assomation of churches described in section A school described in section (Attach Schedulef (Form 990 or )i El DUDE 0.9 A hcispital or a Cooperative hospital service organization described In section A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital deathbed in section Enter the hospital? 5 name, City, and state An organization operated for the benefit of a college or univerSIty owned or operated by a govarnmental unit described section 170 (Complete Part II A federal, state, or ioca! government or governmental unit described In section at An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from. a. governmentai unit or from the general public described in section (Complete Part II A community trust described in section {Complete Part II An agricultural research organization described in operated in conjunction With a land- -grant college or univerSIty or a non- -land grant college of agriculture See instructions Enter the name, city. and state of the college or university 1.0 An organization that normally receives more than 33123% of its support from contributions membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions? to?certal'n exceptions, and (2) no more than 33l/3?/o of its sUpport from gross investment income and unrelated busmess taxabie income (less- -5ection 511- tax) from busmesses achIred by the organization after JUne 30,1975 See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part 11. An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4). 12 An organization organized and operated exclUSiyely for tfle be?nefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposas of one or more publicly supported organizations described in soction or section See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 12 a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 129 Type I. A supporting organization opeiated', msupewised or controlled by its supported organizationfs} typically by gluing the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or 'elect a mago?i'lt'y of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B. Type II. A supporting organizationsupemsed or Controlled in connection With its supported organizationisj, by haVll?lg control or management of the supporting organization vested in'tl?ie same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C. Type functionally integratedi A supporting organization opErated l"l connection With, and fUnctiona'lly integrated With, its supported organizationijs) {see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E. Type non?functionally integrated. supporting organization operated in connection With its supported organization[s) that is not functionally integrated The organization generally must satisfy a distribution regmrement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V. [3 Check this box if the organization recewed- a Written determination from the IRS that it is a Type 1, Type II, Type functionally integrated or Type nonffurictionaElyj integrated supporting organization I Enter the number of supported oliga?izations DECIDED 9 Prowda the followmg information about the supported organization(s) Name of supporte?iiy (ii) BIN Type of (iv) Is the organization listed Amount of {vi} Amount of organization .. organization in: your goVerning document?? monetaiy support other support {see . {described on lines [see instructions} instructions) 1-10 above (see instructions)] Yes No Total For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see. the Instructions for Cat No 11285? Schedule A [Form 990 or 2018 Form 990 or QQD-EZ. Schedule-A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections and 170 Page 2 (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, 8, or 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received (Do not include any "unusual grant Tax revenues leVied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf The value of serwces or faCilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization Without charge Total. Add lines 1 through 3 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4 (3)2014 (5)2015 (c)2016 (4)2017 2.913 (f)'Total 13,055,500 12,739,414 10,600,437 11,432,024 11,474,549 59,332,124 13,085,600 12,739,414 10,500,:1 37 11,432,024 11,474,649 59,332,124 9,823,602 5 45,503,522 Section B. Total Support 10 11 12 13 Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) Amounts from line 4 Gross income From interest, dIVIdends, payments recewed on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from Similar sources Net income from unrelated busmess actIVIties, whether or not the busmess is regularly carried on Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 Gross receipts from related actIVIties, etc First five years. If the Form 990 is for the orgaoIZation's check this box and stop here . . (3)2014 (012015 {c)2010 {d)201? (e)2015 (f}Total 13,055,500 10,600,437 11,432,024 1 l,474,?49 59,332, [24 470,433 12,239,414 449,116 325,129 350,051 395,395 1,099,124 10, 225 1 .5114 255,901 71,439 23,684 453,593 51,734,941 (see instructions] a - i 0' ii aft-2 Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage first?, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)( . . p-E] 112 723,739 3} organization, 14 Public support percentage for 2010 (line 6, column dwided by line 11, column (m 15 Public support percentage for 2017 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 153 33 1,73% support testdl?l?. if the organization-did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 i5 33 173% or more, check this box and stop here. The ogganiaation qualifies as a publicly supported organization box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 17a test?2918. If the organization did not check a box on ilne 13, 153, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and 1f the organizationnrieets the "facts-and-CIrcurn5tarices" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meet? the "facts-and-CIrcuinstances? test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 14 80 120 15 7757095 10%-facts-and-circunastances test-H2017. 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-?cwcumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 13 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16:3, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions 33 173% support test?101?. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 165:, and line 15 is 33 1i3?fc or more, check this rEl pm irlIl Schedule A (Form 990 or 20183 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 .3331. Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If Page 3 the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below please complete Part II.) Section A. Public Support 7a 8 Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received (Do not include any "unusual grants Gross receipts from admiSSIons, merchandise sold or sen/ices performed, or facilities furnished in any actiwty that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose Gross receipts from actIVities that are not an unrelated trade or busmess under section 513 Tax revenues leVied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf The value of serwces or faculties furnished by a governmental unit to the organization Without charge Total. Add lines 1 through 5 Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $3.000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year Add lines 7a and 7b Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6 2014 (b)2015 2016 ((1)3317 2018 Total Section B. Total Support 9 103 12 13 14 Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) Amounts from line 6 Gross income from interest, dwidends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from Similar sources Unrelated busmess taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from bUSinesses achIred after June 30, 1975 Add lines 10a and 10b Net income from unrelated business actIVities not included in line 16b, whether or not the busmess l5 regularly carried on Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale ofzcapital assets [Explain l "l Part VI Total support. (Add lines 9,10c, 11 and 12 [312014 2.91.5 2on5 {ti} 2017 2:313 Total ax-s New 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 .6 Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage ilel 15 Public support percentage for 2013 {line 8, column {fl divided by line 13, column [fl] 15 15 Public support percentage from 2017 Schedule A, Part line 15 16 Section D. Computati??'pf Investment Income Percentage 17 Investment income percentage for 2018 (line 10c, column lelded by line 13, column {fl} 17 13 Investment income percentage from 2017 Schedule A, Part line 17 13 193 331/30/0 support tests?2018. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 113 and line 1? is not more than 33 113%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly slipported organization 33 1/3% support tests?2017. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is 20 not more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions Schedule A {Form 990 or 21113 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 Supporting Organizations (Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part 1 If you checked 12a of Part I, complete SectionsA and If you checked 12b of Part-I, complete Sections A and If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part Section..A. All Supporting Organizations Page the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization 5 governing documents? If "No, describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are deSignated If deSignated by ciass or purpose, describe the deSignation If historic and continumg relationship, explain Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determinattoh of'staius under section 509 or If "Yes, expiain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2) Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), or If ?Yes," answer and beIoW Did the organization confirm that each supported organization quali?ed under section or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(aj(2]7 If ?Yes, describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination Did the organization ensure that all support to soch organizations was used exciluswely for section purposes? If "Yes, expiain in Part VI what controis the organization put in piece to ensure such use Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ?torcugn supported organization")? If "Yes" and if you checked 12.3 or 12b in Part I, answer and below Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deCIditig whether to rriake grants to the foreign supported organization? If' 'Yes, describe in Part VI how the organization had such controir and discretion despite being controlled or by or in connection With its supported organizations Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and S?giajiu} or ti? expiain in Part VI what controi's the organization used to ensure that at! support Yes No 3a 3b 3c 4b to the foreign supported organization was used exciusniei'y for section purposes 4c Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes, ?answer and to) below (if appi'icabie) Aiso, prowde detai.? in Part VI, including the names-and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, the authority under the organization '5 organizmg document authorizing such action, and how the action was accompiished i' such as by amendment to the organizmg document) 5a Type I or Type 11 only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already decignated in the organization 5 organizing document? 5b Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization? 5 control? 5c Did the organization prouide support (whether in the form of grants or the of seryices or faculties] to anyone othei than its supported organizations, {ii} individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization? 5 sopported organizations? If h?i?es, provide detaii? in Part VI. Did the organization proyide a grant, loomicompensation, or other Similar payment to a substantial contributor [defined in section a family member ot'a3substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity With regard to a substantial contributor" If "Yes," compiete Part .I of Scheduie I. (Form 990 or Did the organization make a loan to a disquali?ed person (as defined in section 4953) not described in line If ?Yes, compilete Part I oiIr Schedule i. (Form ?99 or 990-52 ,1 Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disquali?ed persons as defined in section 4945 {other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(aM1] or If "Yes,? prowo?e dated in Part VI. - 9-h- 93 Did one or more disqualified persons (asjdefiried in line 9a} hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? .If dated in Part VI. 9b Did a disqualified person {as defined in line 9a] have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets In which thesuppon'ingorganization also had an interest7 If ?Yes,"prowde data! in Part VI. Was the organization sublect to the assess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type non- functionally integrated supporting organizations}? ii" Yes, answer Fine 1013 beiow 10a Did the organization haye?any excess busmess holdings in the tab: year?iI (Use Schedui'e C, Form 4120, to determine whether the organization had excess business hoidings) 10b Schedule A [Form 990 or QED-E21 2018 Schedule A (Form 990 or 2018 Supporting Organizations (continued) Page 5 11 a ?i?es Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the followmg persons? A person who directly or Indirectly. controls, either alone or together With persons described In and below, the governing body of a supported organization? 11a A family member of a person described in above? 11b A 35% controlled entity of a person described In or above? If?Yes" to a, b, or c, prowde detail in Part 11:: Section E. Type I Supporting Organizations Yes No Did the directors, trustees,- or membership of one or more. supported organizations have the power to regularly appomt or elect at least a majority of the organization 5 directors or trustees at all times durlng the tax year? If "No, describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, superwsed, or controlled the organization 5 actiyities If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint andfor remoiie directors or trustees were allocated among the supported Organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during. the tax year Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organizatioms} that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If ?Yes, explain in Part VI how prow?ding such tienel'it carried out the purposes of the supported organizationi?s) that operated, or controlled organization Section C. Type 11' Supporting Organizations 1 Were a majority of the organization?s directors or trustees during the tax year also _a majorityiof the directors or trustees of each of the organization's supported organizatior'iis)7 If "No, describe in Part VIhow control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organizationi?s) Yes Section D. Ali Type Supporting Organizations Did the organization proylde to each of its supported organizations, by the last day- of the fifth month of the organization? 5 tax year. 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 copies of the organization 5 governing documents in effect on the date of notification, tothe extent hot- pi?eyiously proyidedi? Were any of the organization's officers, or trustees either appointed or elected by the supported organization (5) or (ii) serying on the governing body of a- supported Ongl?llZEtlD?7 If explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship With the supported organizationi?s) By reason of the relationship described swig}, did the organization?s supported organizations have a significant voice in ring organization's Investment policies and in directing the Use of the organization?s income or assets at all times during the tax yea r? If "Yes,? describe in Part VI the role the?organiza tion'ssupported organizations played in this regard ?Yes Section E. Type Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations Check the box next to the methpd'that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions) 1 a a The organization satisfied tlie?ctiyities Test Complete line 2 below a onto 9: a: The organizatloh Is the parent of. each of Its supported organizations Complete line 3 below El The organization supporte'di?a governmental entity Describe in Part VI how you supported a goyernment entity (see Instructions) sis: .vd?t in Activities Test Answei?fifpihg nd beipw. Did all of the organization's actiyities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported to which the organization was reeponswe7 If ?res, then in Part VI identify those supported organizations'apggeWXplain how these actiyities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was to those sgpported organizations, and how the organization determined that these actiwties constituted substantially all of its acttugges . Did the actniities describedZEIi'la) constitute actiyities that, but for the organization's Involvement, one or more of the organization?s Would have been engaged in? If "Yes,? explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization?s position its suppoited organizationfs) would have engaged in these actiwties out for the organization ?5 involvement Parent of Supported Organizations Answer and below. Did the organization have the power to regularly appomt or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI. Did the organization exercrse a substantial degree of direction over the polities, programs and actiyities of each of its SUP ported organizations? If "Yes, describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard Yes 2a 2b 33 3b Schedule A [Form 990 or QQO-EZI 2013 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 WType Non?Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations Page 6 1 Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI) See instructions. All other Type non-functionallyI integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through Section A - Adjusted Net Income {Al (Bl currentYear (optional) 1 Net short-term capital gain 1 2 Recoveries of prior?year distributions 2 3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3 4 Add lines 1 through 3 4 5 DepreCIation and depletion 5 6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross 6 income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 7 Other expenses (see Instructions) Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) Section - Minimum Asset Amount [Al {Bl (optional) 1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exampt?use assets {see instructionsfor short .. tax year or assets held for part of year) 1 a Average value of securities la I Average cash balances 1b Fair market value of other non-exempt?use assets Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI) 2 AchiSItion Indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3 4 Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter of line 3 (For greater amount, see instructions) 4 5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5 6 Multiply line 5 by 035 6 7 RecoVeries of prior-year distributions 7' 8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8 Section - Distributable Amount curlenwe?? 1 AdJUsted net income for prlor Section A.. line 8, Column A) 1 2 Enter 85% of llne 1 2 3 Minimum asset amount for prior Year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3 4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3"fo I. 4 5 Income tax imposed iapnowsear 5 6 Distributable Amount. line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency 6 temporary reductiongitsee instructions) 7 Checlc here if the. current year is the organization?s first as a non?functionaIIy-integrated Type supporting organization (see instructions) Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZI 2013 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 Type Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued) Section - Distributions 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes Amounts paid to perform actIVIty that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from actwity Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations Amounts paid to achre exempt-use aSSets Qualified set?aSIde amounts (prior IRS approval required} Other distributions (describe in Part VI) See instructions Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6 alumni-bi.? Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (prowde details in Part See instructions 9 Distributable amount for 2013 from Section C. line 6 10 Line 8 amount dwided by Line 9 amount Current Year Page 7 Section Distribution Allocations (see instructions) Excess Distributions Distributable Amount for 2018 1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6 2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required" explain in Part VI) See instructions 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2013 From 2013' I .33. a I: From 2014?333? From 2015From 2016From 2017Total of lines 3a through ?3 Applied to underdistributions of prior years . Applied to 2013 distributable amount 1*:i2f 1.3.. . . i Carryover from 2013 not applied {see We instructions} 2 Remainder Subtract lines 39, 3b. and Bi from 3f 4 Distributions for 2018 from Section line ?to .c .. ale-?MT: ?v 3 Applied to underdistributions of?prior years Applied to 2018 distributable amount Remainder Subtract lines f?l'??nd 4 5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2018, if any Subtract lines 39 and 4a From line 2 If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI See instructions 6 Remaining underdistributions for 2018 Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 If the amount Is greater than zero, explain in Part VI See instructions 7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines 3] and 4c 8 Breakdown ol= line 7 Excessfrorn 2014. . . -. . a Excess from 2015. . . . . Excess from 2016. . . . . Excess from 201?. . . Excess from 2018. Schedule A (Form 990 or (2013) Sc?hedulaA (Form 990 or 2018 Page 8 "Part VI Supplemental Information. the explanatrons required by Part hne 10, Part II, lme Ha or 12, Part W. Section A, hnes 1, 2, 3b, 4b, Sa, 6, 9a, 9b, Ila, 11b, and 11:, Part IV, Section B, llnes and 2, Part W, Section C, line 1, Part IV, Sectlon D, lines 2 and 3, Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 23, 2b, 33 and 3b, Part V, Ime 1, Part V, Sectlon B, lane is, Part D, Ilnes S, 6, and B, and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and .5 Also complete thl5 part for any Informatron [See Instructions.) :Facfts And G?lrcumStances Test 990 Schedule A, Supplemental Information Return Reference; Epranatlon INCOME SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE .10, INEQME - 2014 AMOUNT ?$10,225 2.015 AMOUNT 81,544 20 EXPLANATION OF OTHER :16 AMOUNT 266,801 AMQUNT 731,439 2013 AMOUNT 23,534 Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - DLN: 93493309012779 gg??gym Supplemental FinanCIaI Statements Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, 2 0 1 8 Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11?, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b. rir'llu: 'I?rI-nxnn Attach to Form 990. Open to PUblic [Iiicmn] Ratcnuc ice G0 to for the latest information. Inspection Name of the organization Employer identification number MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER 54?1429009 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or: Accounts. Complete If the organization answered "Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, line a. Donor advised funds reasons; and other accounts 1 Total number at end of year 2 Aggregate value of Contributions to (during year) 3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) .. 4 Aggregate value at end of year f1 5 Did the organization Inform all donors and donor adVIsors In writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization 5 property, subject to the organization? 5 excluswe legal controlDid the organization Inform all grantees donors and donor adwsors 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? . 44 Yes No Part 11 Conservation Easements. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 1 Purpo'5e(sf) of conservation easements held by the organization {check all that apply) l:l Preservation of land for public use (e recreation or education] l:l historically Important land area l:l Protection of natural habitat 3- jPreservation of a certified historic structure l:l Preservation of open space 2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contrih?ution In the form of a conserVation easement 0? the last daY 0f the tax Veer Held at the End of the Year a Total number of conservation easements l? 2a Total acreage restricted by conservation easements (I Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in {a Number of conservation easements included In. to) acquired after and not on a historic '2d structure listed in the National Register 3 Number of Conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or termma?ted by the organization during the tax year I- 4 Number of states where property sums-ct to conservation easement is located 5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements It holds? l:l Yes El No 5 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of Violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year a? 7 Amount of expenses incwed in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year II- 8 Doeseacri conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satIsfy the reqmrements of sectiori and section Yes No 9 In Part 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? 5 financial statements that describes the organization 5 accounting for- conservation easements Part Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8. 13 If the organization elected, as permitted under SPAS 116 958), 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 the text of the footnote to Its financial statements that describes these items If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ABC 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 semce, provide the following amounts relating to these items Revenue included on Form 990, Part line I (iiIAssets included in Form 990, Part II- 2' If the organization recered or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for finanCIal gain, provide the following amounts requnted to be reported Under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items a Reyenue Included on Form 999, Part line 1 Pi-$ Assets, included in Form 990, Part X- i- 5? For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 999. Cat No 522330 Schedule [Form 990} 21318 Schedule (Form 990) 2018 Page 2 Or anizations Maintainin Collections of Art Historical Treasures or Other Similar Assets continued) 3 Using the organization's achiSItion, acce55ion, and other records, check any of the followmg that are a Significant use of Its collection Items (check all that apply) a I?ublic exhibition Loan or exchange programs Scholarly research Other Preservation for future generations 4 Proyide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exem pt purpose in Part 5 During the year, did the organization what 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? Yes El No ?Baas? 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 _,_iine 21. 1a Is the organization an agent trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990, Part . Yes No If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part and complete the followrng table Amount Beginning balance 1C Additions during the year 1d Distributions during the year 18 Ending balance If 2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line21, for escrow or custodial account liability"Yes," explain the arrangement in Part Check here if the ?iiplanation has been prowded in Part . . . . Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered ?Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, iine 10. (3}Current year {bliPrior year (c)Two years back (d}Three years back (ejFoiir years back la Beginning of year balance . . 9,306,763; 9,333,368 10,885,804 10,853,804 Contributions . . . 1,86?,3?8 2,453 369,759 333,330 (2 Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 313393 4351565 184543 ?5'663 Grants or scholarships . . . Other expenditures for facilities and programs . . 1,799,942 3,278,190 2,303,431 231,329 718,033 Administrative expenses 9 End of year balance . 3,094,526 9,806,761 9,738,368 11,158,777 10,885,804 2 Prowde the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column held as Board designated or quay-endowment ID 84720 til: Permanent endowment hr 15 233% Temporarily restricted endowment 0 2?41 The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2: should equal 100% 3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by Yes No unrelated organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ba?} No (ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N0 If "Yes" on Batu), are the related organizations listed as reqUIred on Schedule . . . . . . . . . 3b 4 Describe in Part. XIIithe intended uses of the organization's endowment funds Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Description of property Cost or other basis Cost or other ba5is (other) {iiwestirient} line 10. Book value line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, Accumulated depreciation la Land . . . . BUIldings . . . . Leasehold improvements 331,443 321,102 10,346 EqUIpment . . 2,991,043 2,743,410 247,633 Other . . . . . 394,102 394,102 0 Total. Add lines 1a through 1e (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, column (8), [me I?i?c) . . 257,979 Schedule (Form 990) 2018 Schedule (Form 990) 2018 Page 3 [Emil Investments?Other Securities. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990. Part X, line 12. Description of security or category {Including name of securile Method of valuation Book Cost or end-of-year market value value (1)Financialderivatives . . . . . . interests . . . . .. . (3mm er (A) (Bl [El (F1 Total. (Column it] must Faun Part E, cm' Irm: i2 .1 Part Invastments-rPro-gram Related. .. Complete if the organization answered *Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form gettimmx, line 13. Deseripticin 0F mu estrrie-nt ?ank ualue Methudl'hf it?luation Cost or. and-of-vnar, market value (1) 3-9 '12] (31 (l5) (B) (91 Total. {Caliimn must miraFFaim 99ft. Part-ll?. twill fine 1?3 I- Other HSSEIS. Cumglet: if the organization answered Part IV. Ill'li! 11d Eco: Form 990, Part X, line 15 nesmpimin 3 w} Baal! value (13 ?fr ti1.5] (8) .. ya Total. {Calumn must equal Farmzas?, Part Jr, to! line 1De5cnptinn of liability 1.. Income ANNUITY PAYMENT 9- ?53 (9) Total. [Column (til must equal Farm 990, x, m; line 25 Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990. Part IV, line lie or 11f. Bank value 133.515! 103 613 1+ fur uncertain tax pbsu'im?ie In Part prn'w?e the text of the ?atnute tn the organmation's Iii-lama! stateme that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax pusstions under FIN 43 (ASE 740') Check here if the text oF?the footnote has been provided in Part El Scheduleb (Form 990) 2013: Schedule {Form 990) 2018 Page 4 Recontiliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete If the organlzation answered 'Yes? on Form 990, Part IV, lane 12a. 1 Total reIIenue, game, and other support perzajudlted fIn?anCIal statements . . . . . . . 1 11,2?5,968 2: Amounts Included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part line 12 a Net unrealized game (losses) on investments . . . A. la -2,-101,259 Dbn?ted tea-Nice; and USe-o?tf?iaeihtresRacouej?resof prim- yeargra'ntsother (Petting-m PartAd?dilinies"?2?a through it-2,101,259 33% :S?ubtrattlme ins-Item lme '13,377.22? Amount Inclu?iged en lIne 1'2, but not on line 1 a? Investment. emenses not mduded on Form 990-, Part line 7b . 4a 121,?6? etherfoescriAdd lmes4a=and 121,?57 57 Total revenue Add knee 3 and 4c. {This must equal Form 99G, Part 13,493,994 Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete If the organization answered ?Yes on Form 990;, Part IV, line 12a. 1, Total expensee an?l leases, per audited ?nanglal ,statements . . . . . . . . . . 1 Amounts I'n?lu?e?: arr line :1 but not,on.,Forrn, 9,330,,flia'rt- IX, II?ne? 25 ii: Donated eeriilcesend use TDlF?fFIEIlltle:Ot?he'r' Ibe'ees . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. - 323?: d. Cither (:Deseribem, Partin. Ad?fll?heeEith?reu?gisubtract We from ?12,763,449 Amounts Included cm Form 990?, PartIX, "he 25, but not on line 1: .3: Investment: expen?gs nit mended on Foxrn 99.6; Part llne . . 4a b: ?tter (De?nite PartII: ,Add- kneeTotal expenses Add knee 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990 Part I line 12,?63,449 Part Supplemental Information Prowde the descrIptIons reqUIred for Part II, lInes 3, 5, and 9, Part lines la and 4 Part IV, ?11: and it, Part Vi line Part X, Ilne 2 Part XI, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, IInes 2d and 41: Allan complete thIs part to prowde any Informatlon Return Referenca Explanatlon See AddItIonal Data Table fF?rI? 9.90); 2113-13} Schedule (Form 990) 2018 Page 5 Supplemental Information {continued} Return Reference Explanation Schedule {Form 99012018 .o \vo :53 $22 Katee- Yuk ?0 2 9- ..s 59? n5? yu??.x ?5 993a {4?7 x.=go caf c?~iv $93 33 Lsis? I . ?9939.9 asexua?ws. av? was aga?aa a? f'ans? 9, 8 2 99? 6% ?5?06 r/ ?v 3959 Abo?90 a? RS Additional Data Supplemental Information S'o'ftWa re Software Version: 544429009?- Name: MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER Rat'u?rn Reference Explanatmn PART v, LINE 4 THE EN USED CENTER Supplemental Information Return Reference PART X, LINE 2 THE CENTER IS RECOGNIZED AS A ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION OF HE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS SUCH. IT IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES ON ALL BUT UNRELATED BUS INESS INCOME NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES WAS REQUIRED FOR 2013 MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATE THE TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE CENTER HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THE FEDERAL RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990} AND EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN 990-T) ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTE THEY WERE FILED 1?6 e? 6-da- t~a$ e; :1 ha Wax Ie?le GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493309012779 SCHEDULE (Form 990) llII: inn-nun Hort In: Statement of Activities Outside the United States Complete If the organlzatlon answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lIne 14bfor Instructlons and the latest Information. Attach to Form 990. OMB No 1545-0047 Name of the organization MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER 54-1429009 Employer identification number 2018 Open to Public Inspection General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete If the organlzatlon answered "Yes" to Form 990 Part ?He 1 For grantmakers. Does the organizetlon mamtam records to substantrate the amount of Its grants and other assastanse. the grantees' for the grants or asSIstance, and the selection cnterla used to award the grants or aSSIstance'P Yes No 2 For grantmakers. DescrIbe In Part the organIzatIon?s precedures for monitoring the Use of Its grants and other aSSIStance outSIde the UnIted States 3 ActIvItes per Region (The followu'lg Part I, ?he 3 table can be dupllcated If addItIonal space Is needed?f. RegIon rib} Number of Number of conducted In (2) llsted 1n{rl}ns a if) Total expenmtures of?ces In the emptoyeos, agents, region (by type} to 51.; - program semee, for and Investments reglon and Independent fundraIsIng, program 5 type of In regton contractors ll'l servIces :nVesfms-nts grants serwoeis} In regIon reglon to recIoIents lo?ated In the region} EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES FOR 103,000 CNS (CYBERCAST NEWS SERVICE) NEWS PROGRAM Ba Sub-total t} 103,000 Total from contmuatIon sheets to (if. 0 Part I Totals [add ilnes Ba and 3b) 0 103.000 Cat No 50082W Schedule (Form 990) 2013 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. see the In's?ttuetlons foer Form 990. Schedule (Form 990] 2018 Part II Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Farm 990. Part IV, line 15, for any retipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed. Page 2 1 Name of nrganlzalmn code and HM [if applicable} Region Purpose of grant Amount of {ash grant If) Manner of cash disbursement Amount of non -ca sh existence Description cil? non-cash Method of valuation (book, FM?ul', appraisal. other} 2 Enteritbtal number of FECIpient Organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the forergn country, recognized as tax? exempt by the or for which the grantee or counsel has per?ElECl a section 501(c)(3) equwalencv letter . 3 Enter total number af other organizations or entities . o?v?tov sheet ~o aw: 4.9. My . I 0 ?Me >nSchedule [Farm 990121113 Schedule {farm 99.0) 2018 Page 3 Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Compiete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part line 16. Part 111 can cl Type of grant or ass-xstance Region Number of Amount of Manner of cash Arnuunt ol (9) Description Method of reCIplentS cash grant disbursement non-cash of non-cash valuation (bunk. FMVJ Schedule (Farm 990) 2018 Schedule (Form 990) 2018 Foreign Forms 1 Page 4 Was the organization a transferor of property to a Foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926) Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be reqUired to separately file Form 3520', Annual Return to Report Transactions With Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, AnnuaI'Inforrnation Return of Foreign Trust With a 5 Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A, don't fii'e With Form 990) Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If ?Yes, the organization may be reqUireo' to file Form 5471, Information Return of 5 Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations (see Instructions for Form 5471) Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passwe foreign investment company are qualified electing fund during the tax? year7 If "Yes, the organization one}.r be reqmred to Me Form 8521, Information Retum by a Shareholder of a Passwe Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund (see Instructions for Form 8621) Did the organization have an ownership Interest in a foreign partnership durmgethe tax year? If "Yes," the organizati'ijn maybe 'reqwred to file Form 8865, Return of 5 Persons With Respect to Certain ForEign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865) Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year7 If' Yes" the organization may be reqmreo? to separatety ?le Form 5 213 In tern'ationai? Boycott Report see Instructions for Form 571? don' We With Form 990Yes Yes Yes .No .No .No .No .No .No Schedule, (Form 990) 2018, Schedule (Form 990) 2018 Supplemental Information Prowde the Information requn'ed by Part 1, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, Ime column (accounting method; amounts of Investments vs. expenditures per. region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part (accountan Page 5 method); and Part column (cg) (estimated number of moments), as Also complete part to any Information (see Instructions). 990 Schedule F, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation PART I. 3 THE AGCRUAL METHOD ISIUSED T-O ACCOUNT FOR EXPENDJTURES Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS lAs Filed Data - DLN: 93493309012779 SCHEDULE (Form 990 or 990-EZ) ul'lliL? 'l'runxun Roi untw (WU-10: Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities Complete if the organization answared "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, nr If the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a PAttach to Form 990 or Form BSD-E2. ?Go to irs goijoi-mgslo for Instructions and the latest information Name of the organization MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered ?Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ filers are not reqwred to complete this part. 54-1429009 Em player identitatiicin number OMB No 1545-0047 2018 Open to Public Inspection Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any ofthe followmg actiwties Check all that apply SoliCitation of non-govarnment grants, SoIICitation of governmentgrants Special fundrais'ing events-'3 Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any (I?CiUdll?l-ge oftioers, directors, trustees or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity' in connection with professionaliundreising semices? 1 a Mail solicitations Internet and email soli<:itations Phone solICItations In-person soIICitations 23 If "Yes,? list the ten highest paid indiwduals or entities {Fundraisers to be compenSated at least $5,000 by the organization Yes El No pursuant to agreements i?gndor which the fundraiser is Name and address of indiVidual (ii) Actiwty (?ll Did. (iv) Grass receipts (in Amount paid to (vi) Amount paid to or entity (fundraiser) iU?dl?ISEf have from (or retained by) {or retained by} 0? fundraiser listed in organization control of col cont: itititions? Yes i No DIRECT MAIL RICHARD NORMAN CONSULTING 4.41334 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY ND 1321.455 125,243 1,195,330? STE 350 LANSDUWNE. VA 201%} DIRECT MAIL p, .. LDMI CONSULTING 7? i 25 ASHBY STREET . . ND 1,199,?41 2?,93?2 1,271,059 WARRENTON, VA 20136 3 Total 2,520,496 153,230 2,457,256 3: List all states in which the organization is registered :or licensed to solidi: contributions or has been notified It is exempt from registration or licensing HWH-I-hvhh For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice,; See the Instructions for Form or Cat No SDOSBH AZ, AH, CA, CT, IL, ME, MD, MN, MS, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, CIRSchedule, (Form ago-w 990-52,) 2018? Schedule (Form 990 or 2018 Page 2 Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraismg event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events gross recapts greater than $5,000. {a)Event #1 EVent #2 {GJOther event-5 Total events (add col (3) through in (event type) (event type) {total number] col (D a 1 Gross receipts. . . . . 2 Less Contributions . . . . 3 Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) 4 Cash prizes . . . . . 5 Noncash prizes . . . . U) 6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 7 Food and beverages . . . 8 Entertainment 5 9 Other direct expenses . . . N, 10 Direct expense summary Add lines 4 through 9 In column . . . . . . . . . 11 Net income summary Subtract line 10 from line 3, column . .. . . . . . . . . Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes? on Form 9.9.0 Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990? E2, line 63. ., a: (11] Pull- Total gaming (add 5 {it} 31090 bingofsi?eg essive bingo Other gaming col through 90' (C11 2? 1 Gross re'venue . . . 2 Cash prizes . . . . . 3 Noncash prizes . . . i? 4 Rent/fatility costs . . . . E: 5 Other direct expenses . . . El ?st Yes 6 Volunteer labor . . . . No No El No 7 Direct expense summary Add lines 2 through 5 in column . . . . . . . . . . It 3 Net gaming income Subtract line 7 from line 1, column . . . . . . . . . 9 Enter the statets) in which-the organization conducts gaming activities Is the organizatlon llCE?Sed to cdh?d?'tt gaming actIVities in each of these states? El Yes No If"No," explain - .-. -..-.. -.. 103 Were any of the organization' 5 gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? Yes No If' Yes," explain - Schedule (Form 990 or 2018 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 Page Does the organization condUCt gaming actIVIties With nonmembers? Yes I: No Is the organization a grantor, benefICIary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gaming? El Yes No Indicate the percentage of gaming actiwty conducted in The organization's faCility 13a An outSIde fatility .13b 0/0 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/speCIal events books and Name Ir Address I Does the organization have a contract With a third party from whom the organization rename gaming revenue? . Yes No If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization . and, the amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party 'i 3.33: If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party Name .. w. Ad :3 ress un??n Gaming manager information Name Gaming manager compensation Description of serwces Directorfofficer El Employee . El Independent contractor l'i1andation,r distributions Is the organization reqmred under state-lair?I to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to retain the state gaming ?tense?J z?t No Enter the amount of law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent in the organization's own exem?pflgactiviti?s during the tax year D- Supplemental Information. Promde the explanations reqUired by Part 1, line 2b, columns and and Part lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 15, and 1713, as applicable. Also prowde any additional information. See instructions. Return Reference Explanation I SCHEDULE G. PART I. (V) THE AGREEMENT WITH PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT OF FEES FOR FUNDRAISING SERVICES AND ALSO FOR THE PAYMENT OF REIMBURSABLE MAILING. EXPENSES AS LIST RENTAL, DATA PROCESSING, PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS FOR THESE TYPES OF REIMBURSABLE MAILING EXPENSES DURING THE YEAR WAS $202,002 INVOICES FOR FUNDRAISING SERVICE FEES AND MAILING REIMBURSEMENTS SEPARATELY OR SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFY THE AMOUNT OF THE INVOICE THAT IS ATTRIBUTED TO FUNDRAISING SERVICES FROM THE AMOUNT OF THE INVOICE FOR REIMBURSABLE MAILING EXPENSES Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZI 2018 Ie?le GRAPHIC print - oo nor PROCESS I As Filed Dataj DLN: 93493309012719] Schedule .1 Compensation Information OMB No 1545-0047 {Form For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 2 0 1 8 Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23. Attach to Form 990. Tran-.un Go to for instructions and the latest information. Dpen to Public Imcrniil Rex-snip.- hen ice I115 Name of the organization Employer identification number MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER 544429009 Questions Regarding Compensation Yes No 1a Check the approplate-bo?es) If the organization prowded any of the followmg to or for a person listed on Form 990, PartIVIIrSection A, line 1a Complete Part to prowde any releVant information regarding these items El First-class or charter travel El Housmg allowanceor residence for personal use Travel for companions El Payments for business use inf-personal residence Tax idemnification and gross-up payments El Health or social club duesior initiation-fees El Discretionary spending account Personal seryices (e maid, chauff'etir, chef) If any of the boxes in line is are checked, did the organIZation follow a Written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or proyision of all of the expenses described above?J if complete Part to exptaiit. . 1b 2 Did the organization reqmre substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowang expenses incurre'd?by all. 2 directors. trustees. officers, including the CEDIEi-iecutiye Directorr regarding the Items checked In line 13? 3 Indicate which, if any. of the followmg the filing organization used to establish the ?compensation of the organization's CEDIEXecutiye Director Check all that apply Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to establish compensation of tha?EDfExecutiye Director, but explain in Part Compensation committee Written employment contract Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation Committee 4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section line 1a, With respect to the filing organization or a related organization a Receive a severance payment or change?of?oontrol payment? 4a No Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b No PartICIp'ate? in, or receive payment from, an eqUIty-based compensation arrangement? 4c No If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and proyide the applicable amounts for each item in Part Only 501(c)(3), and 501(c)(29} organizations must complete lines 5-9. 5 For persons listed on Form 990,- Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of a The organization? 53, No Any related organization? so No If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, destribe in Part 6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part Section A, line 13, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings ?of a The organization? 63 No Any related-organization? 6b No If "Yes." on 6b; describe in Part 7 For persons listed 'oh?orm 990, Part VII. Section A, line .13, did the organization prowde any nonfixed payments not describedinilines 5 and 67 If "Yes,? describe in Part 7 No 3 Were any amounts reportednon Form 990r Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was, subject to the initial contifa'ct exception described in Regulations section 53 If descnb?e in Part No 9 If "Yes" on line 3, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53 9 For Paperwork Reduction Act NotiCei see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No Schedule {Form 99m 2018 Schedule (Form 990] 2018 Page 2 Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional spate IS needed. For each Individual whose compensation must be rep-erred on Schedule J. report compensation from the organization on row and from related organizations, in the instructions, on row (II) Do nut list any individuals that are not listed an Farm 990. Part VII For each listed indiwdual must equal the tota_l amount 0! Farm 990 Part 'il'l]I Section line Note. The sum of {alum?n5 annlicable column and LE) amounts for that individual (A) Name and Title of W-l andfcir enmpensatian (C) Retirement and D) Nontaxable (E) Tatal of columns Compensation in Base {1i} Bonus at incentive Other other deferred benefits cnlun-in (E) reported compensation cumpensatinr?l reportable compensation ?13 deferred on prior compensation Fermi 99D 1 BRENT BOZELL - 346,283 0 5 - 0- - 12.216 2 .. - jaff?[iiDAVID MARTIN - 315,100 0 0 9511 ,u 1' 0? 0. TREAELJREF. (iiGAINDR - 135,559 3 8 a - - VPUFMRLEUEINESEAND 0? 417.5: CULTURE (iiTERENEE - 19?,95? EDITOR AND CHIEF (I) a: 5.3.21. 381.? - .. - . 52.11633 {iiEewniiu - 215,500 .3 - -- - 55.31;? Line--. MARKETING OFFICER {ill 0 0 .3 0 13 6 BAKER - a 4 350 we PRESIDENT or (0 . 5:431 123.799 RESEARCH (IIROBERT 215,000 0 0 0 - VICE PRESIEJENT OF . - .. . If inf_lI: DEVELOPMENT {ill in 0 0 a 0 itam: new ext-3 .4 3?483? 2:5. Schedule 3 [Farm 990) 2013 at?aging? ef?gy? 'i ?new 3033' r? 500030: at 9% altYR). 5" as. a- $5 am 5293:: anemia 1' {Penn 9995 1:113 3 'Suppl'ammal Infpma??n 'varde er~1nfomatiun..mianatmn; or ?hummus vacuum? for Pa'rt- I. hues 1a, ml 3, 4a; 4b: -4c.?5a, in. 5a. 61:, a. ahd form A150 meet: this Eal?t fer any addnmal Wmt? Sche?ulel (Form 9490} 2018 Iefile GRAPHIC print - Do NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data DLN: 93493309012779' SCHEDULE (Form 990} Depanmeni ol?ilie Trensun Rex mini: Sen ice Noncash Contributions >Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30. Attach to Form 990. >60 to for the latest information. OMB No 1545-0047 2018 Open to Public Inspection Name of the organization MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER Eniployer identification nUmber 544429009 Types of Property (C) N) Check if Number of contributions or Noncash contribution Method of determining applicable Items contributed amounts reported on noncash contribution amounts Form 990, Part line 19 1 Art?Works Art?Historical treasures 3 Art?Fractional interests . 4 Books and publications . 5? Clothing and household goods . . . . . 6? Cars and other Vehicles 7 Boats and planes . . 8 Intellectual prdperty . . . 9 Securities?Publicly traded . 13 459,484 FAIR VALUE 10 Securities? Closely held stock . 11 Securities? ?Partnership, LLC, or trust interests . . . 12 Securities?Miscellaneous . 13 Qualified conservation contribution? Historic StruetUr-?es . 14 Qualified conservation Contribution?Other . . 15 Real estate?ReSIdential ?16 R-?eal estate?Commeraal . . 17 Real estate?Other . . . 18 Collectibles .. . . . 19 Food inventory . . . i 20 Drugs and medical supplies . 2'1 TaXIderrn2'2 Historical artifacts . . . . 23 "Scienti?c; speCimens 24 Archeological artifacts . 25 Other h- 26 Other i[ .27 Other in- 28 Other I- 1 . 29 Number of Forms 8283 received by the o?ganization during the tax year for contributions for which the organization c"_ompleted Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement 29 Yes No 303 Dunng the. year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part: I, lines 1 thrOugh?i'ZB, that it, most 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"Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II 31 Does the organization have a gift acceptance policyr that requires the rewew of any nonstandard contributions? 31 No 32a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organIZations to what, process, or sell noncash 32a No If "Yes," describe in Part II 33 If the organization did not report an amount in column for a type of property for which column is checked, describe in Part II For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 5122?} Schedule (Form 990.): (2018) Schedule Form 990] [2018} Part II Supplemental Information. Page 2 Provrde the Information reqmred by Part I, lines Ebb, 32b, and 33', and whether the org'a'nlzatlon Is repor?tlng In Part Ir coiumn the. number :of the number of Items received, or a combination of both. Also complete th15 part for any additional Information. Return Reference PARTI, COLUMN Explanation THE 135 NUMBER OF commeunowsm SCHEDULE :34, PART I, COLUMN (5) Schedule TForm 990112018] Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS [As Flijledjoatagl DLN: 93493309012ng OMB No 1545-004? SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to: Form: or 9910-EZ (Fm-m 99? 990? Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on 2 0 1 8 E1) Form 990 or or to provide any adoitional information. . Attach to Form 9909f Open 120 public ?mm new? Go to 990 for the latest informati?ons Animal B?tl?ml'o?t?glameatlon Employer identification number MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER 54-14-2905?) 990 Schedule" 0, Supplemental Information Return Explanatlon Reference FORM 990, THIS FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING FIRM AND A DRAFT IS PROVIDED TO. PART VI, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW A BOARD MEETING TAKES PLACE TO DISCUSS THE FORM SECTION B, 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE IRS LINE 113 990. Schedule: 0, Supplemental Information Return Explanation Reference FORM 990. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO PART VI. ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY SECTION B, LINE 12C 990. Schedule 0-, :Suliplemental Infarmatinn Return Explanat'lon Reference FORM 990. THE: COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS BASED ON SALARY COMPARISON DATA PRO PART VI, BY INDEPENDENT SURVEY AND OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS SECTION B. COMPENSATION LEVELS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES COMPENSATION DOC LINE 15 UMENTATION OF THE DECISION WAS MADE BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Explanation Reference FORM 990, THE CENTER COMPLIES WITH SECTION ITS FORM 1023?, FORM 990 AND, SQU-T AVAI PART VI. LABLE FOR PUBLIC UPON. REQUEST FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON WEBSI SECTION C. TE LINE ?rE- 990. Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Explanallon Reference FORM BSD, THE CENTER MAKES ITS OF INTEREST POLICY. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GOVERNING DDCUM PART VI. ENT-S AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPEQTIQN UPON. REQUEST SECTION C, LINE 19 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Explanation Reference FORM 990. CREATIVE FEES PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 23,472 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0 FUNDRAI PART IX, SING EXPENSES 0 TOTAL EXPENSES 23 .472 OUTSIDE SERVICES PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 463 012 LINE 11G MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES '17 402 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 61 814 TOTAL EXPENSES 542 223 CONSULTANTS PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 770 46,4 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0 FUN DRAISING EXPENSES 0 TOTAL EXPENSES 770, 4.64 Iefile GRAPHIC print - Do NOT Paocass IAs Filed Data Dth': 93493303012779] SCHEDULE (Form 990) al lili.? Tremiin lulu-mu? Rm ?il'n Attach to Form 990. Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b?, 36, or 37. Go to for instructions and? the latest information. No 1?545 0047 2018 Open to Public Ins: - action Name of the organization i-iELILi'i RESEARCH CENTER 54- .: Employer identi?cation number 9 Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33. Name, address, and EN (if applicable) of disregarded entity Primary attiwty icJ Legal do [state or fore-on country] 1d]: ?Yam- mm?" In} End-of?year assels Direct controlling entity I . Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Compiete if the organization answe?i'y?d "Yes? on Form 99m Part Pu', line 34 because it had one or more related tax- -exempt organizations during the tax year. [111 (CI iv- Name; dtidjie es. and EIN or related organization Primary athwiy Lewi?mn?ht: (shale Exempt?ncie seciron' PLilec that}? stnlu: Direct L'ontrollm.) .Qrgutiuiigfliljfb] or foreign "c?-iiritizvi {if section 5010:1331: entity [13} controlled ?2 eiiuly 3 Yes No INC Tn EDUCATE Vil'l MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER Yes 136M El ROM: 201 VA. 2-1 22-3352652 ABOUT TRADIYIDNM: it wiLiJ L-s CONTEMPORARY martian: i a. an. .. Fur Fan?mork Reduction Act Notice. see the Instructions {serum 990. Cat No 5111135?1 Schedule [Form 990} 2015 Schedule [Form 990} 2018 Id?nti?catibn? of Re'l'??ted Organizations Taxable as a Partnership-Complete if the organizatld?n arfswered (in Form 990, P'a'rt IV, lm'e 34 because ?1:th one:or more related organizations treated- as'a partnership during the tax year; Page 2 la] It] EH Ii} Name. aadmss. and Ell-I m? anary Legal [urea Share bf Shari.- a! Carla v- U31 General nr Parcenlage related nrgurllzauon dommle controlling magma-(related. rutal Incnme end-ef?yeur allocation-5? amount hm: ingrgaglqg ownership (state anlnL-f urlrelalem assas- 20 of partnerj or excluded l'ram schedule K- 1 torn-lg" 1.35: under {Fan-n. 1055] country) semen-.5 512 . 514mIdenti?cation of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete If the organization answered ?Yes" on Farm 990, Part IV, lune 34 because rl: hgjd?ne or more related treated as a cameraman or trust durngne tax yearin} {43: nil-r?- t9] II) Name. address. and EIN or anaw Legal [urea cm?ullmq Type or mun?. "5:413?: cf mm Share nI' Percentage Sect-rm 512le related donumle mm? 3 3% gap. 5 corn. Income uwmrs 1133 {new or foreign l. {drawstl assets entityScheduie {Farm 9911?; 2016 Schedule :Form 990} 2013 mTransactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36? Page 3 Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, or IV oi this schedule Yes No 1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the followmg transactions With one or more related organizations listed in Parts .3 Receipt of interest, (ii)annmties, royalties, or(iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . Gift. grant, or capital contribution to related organization(Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(Loans or loan guarantees to or For related organization(Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(Diwdends from related organization(Sale of assets to related organization(Purchase oF assets from related organization(Exchange of assets With related organization('Lease of faculties, equmment, or other assets to related organization(Lease of fatilitie's, equipment, or other assets from related organizatiomsPerformance of sennces or membership or fundraismg solititations for related organization(Performance of sermces or membership Or iundraising solicitations by related organization(Sharing of faculties. eqmpmentf mallin'g lists-,- or other assets With related urganization(Sharing of paid employees With ir?elated organl'za?tio'NSJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LoReimbursement paid to related organlzation?} for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . Raimbursemenl paid by related organize-Honk} for expenses . . Yes Either transfer of cash or property to related organizationlsOther transfer of' cash or pl?opl?ll'tlf from related organizationisl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . is No 1 if the answer to an? of the above is "Yes." see the instructions for who must complete this line, including covered"relaliniiships and transaction thresholds . [cl Harm of related urge nirahon Tra risartimi Amount involved a- Moths-d of determining immuni- involved Schedule (Form 9?96) 2018 1&9 V- estwas- ?new 25-? 9925v co. 350. 3? .25 Mg? ave-?35? 44% 3 1: wagg- 35hr? "war ?bi-?6996? 5.3.92 1 I ?i gas 0 sews?. "e?s Schedule (Farm 99a} 3013 Part VI unrelated Organization Taxable as a Complete if the organlzatmn answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV. ?he Frey-Ide- ll'IE fullmulnq Informatmn for each El'll'ltv taxed as a partnership through wh1ch the organization conducted more than flue percent of It: nttlultles [measured by total assets or gross revenue] that was nota related organnallun See Insh?uctluns exclusmn for certain mvestmeni Rage .4 (.3) lb) {Ell {hr {Ii} Narnia, a?dr?fs, 5nd EIN 0f ??'tlty. PI-n'aw Min-uh Luge! Sher-.- ul Shane uf DIE-plop! Iowa? Code V-UBI Generak Pelcentage darn-ole Inmma entire-1 total and-oF-rea- ?ler-whens? amaun! In her [st-ate or (re-?led. 501mm Income assets 2.0 partnerj fanIgn unrelated, nrqanlznimnnu of Schedule (mu-my]. Ilrrluil?d r'rnnl bf-l my: uncle: [Form 10135! . serqu-n-i SI 3- 51-Schedu {Farm 990) 1013 c5 a if? 3 6) Schedule (Form 990) 2018 Fans 5 Part VII Supplemental Information vande Informa'tlon to Scl'ladul? R'jsaa Instructions} Return Referenca Explana?flon i1 . ?h?dulc Il-fFurrn m1 201:!