lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS 990 I As Filed Data - I DLN: 934932740102561 OMB No 1545-0047 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Form 2015 Under section 501 (c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code ( except private foundations) 1- Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public - Information a bout Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.gov/form990 Departnnt of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01 -01-2015 B Check if applicable , and ending 12-31-2015 C Name of organization MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER D Employer identification number F Address change 54-1429009 F Name change Doing business as 1 Initial return E Telephone number Final fl return/terminated Number and street (or P 0 box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite 1900 CAMPUS COMMONS DRIVE 6TH FLOOR 1 Amended return City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code RESTON, VA 20191 1 (571) 267-3500 G Gross receipts $ 22,749,350 Application pending F Name and address of principal officer L BRENT BOZELL 1900 CAMPUS COMMONS DRIVE 6TH FLOOR RESTON,VA 20191 I Tax-exempt status J Website : 1- WWW M RC O RG 1 F 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) I (insert no ) H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates? (-Yes H(b) Are all subordinates F-Yes (-No included? If "No," attach a list (see instructions) 1 4947(a)(1) or F 527 H(c) K Form of organization F Corporation 1 Trust F_ Association (- Other 0- Group exemption number 0- L Year of formation 1987 M State of legal domicile VA Summary 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND THE MEDIA ON BIAS IN THE MEDIA w 2 Check this box if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) . . . . . 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) . . . . . . . 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 9 4 8 5 114 6 7 7a 1,771,894 7b Prior Year 0 Current Year 8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) . 13,085,600 12,739,414 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) . 969,565 1,777,719 1,420,304 997,461 -191,758 -88,568 15,283,711 15,426,026 0 0 0 0 6,401,952 6,907,638 75,816 67,855 10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) . 12 Total revenue-add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3 13- . 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) b LLJ . Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0-3,465,946 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 1 1a -11d, 11f-24e) 18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 7,794,652 7,843,083 14,272,420 14,818,576 1,011,291 607,450 Beginning of Current Year 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) . . %T 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) ZLL 22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Si g nature Block U nder penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, includin my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Declaration of preps preparer has any knowledge Sign Here Signature of officer DAVID MARTIN EXECUTIVE VP/ASST TREASURER Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name ROBERT H FRANK Preparers signature ROBERT H FRANK Paid Preparer Use Only Firm's name 1- FRANK & COMPANY PC Firm's address 1-1360 BEVERLY ROAD SUITE 300 MCLEAN, VA 22101 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructs For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. . . . . . End of Year 17,716,179 18,380,980 2,523,519 3,567,573 Form 990 ( 2015) 1 Page 2 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part III Briefly describe the organization 's mission .F TO CREATE A MEDIA CULTURE IN AMERICA WHERE TRUTH AND LIBERTY FLOURISH 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fYes FNo . fYes FNo If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0 3 Did the organization cease conducting , or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0 4 4a Describe the organization 's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501( c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses , and revenue, if any, for each program service reported (Code ) (Expenses $ 3,446,847 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 774,587 NEWS ANALYSIS DIVISION - BRINGS POLITICAL BALANCE TO THE NATION'S NEWS MEDIA BY DOCUMENTING AND COUNTERING LIBERAL BIAS FROM TELEVISION NETWORK NEWS SHOWS AND MAJOR PRINT PUBLICATIONS 4b (Code ) ( Expenses $ 2,919,934 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 638,704 CYBERCAST NEWS SERVICE - PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE NEWS SOURCE THAT WOULD COVER STORIES THAT ARE SUBJECT TO A LIBERAL BIAS IN MANY NEWS OUTLETS 4c (Code ) ( Expenses $ 727,346 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ GRASSROOTS - EDUCATING AND MOBILIZING THE GENERAL PUBLIC AGAINST RUNAWAY LIBERAL MEDIA BIAS See Additional Data 4d Other program services ( Describe in Schedule 0 (Expenses $ 4e 3,293,137 Total program service expenses including grants of$ ) (Revenue $ 364,428 10,387,264 Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) Page 3 Offfff - Checklist of Re q uired Schedules Yes No 1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 95 . 2 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes,"complete Schedule C, Part I 3 Section 501 ( c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 No Is the organization a section 501 (c)(4), 501 (c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 No Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II 95 . 7 No Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? . If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 No Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services?If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 No 4 5 6 7 8 9 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V IN . . 11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable b Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI. IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No 10 a Yes . No 10 Yes lla Yes Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII 95 . llb No Did the organization report an amount for investments-program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of . its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII . . . . . . 11c No Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets . reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX 95 . . . . . . . . . . lld No e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X IN lle Yes f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X 95 llf Y es 12a Yes c d 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional 13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," completeScheduleE 14a b 15 Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? . Yes 19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes,"completeScheduleH . b No Yes 1 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and Ile? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) . . . . IN I Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part . VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . 18 13 14a Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A ), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other . assistance to or for foreign individuals? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV . . 95 17 No Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments 1 14b . 95 . valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV . . . . . . . Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A ), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or . . for any foreign organization? If "Yes,"complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV . . . 16 12b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? 15 No 16 No 17 Yes 18 Yes 19 1 20a No I No 20b Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) Page 4 Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) 21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II . . . 21 No 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and III . 22 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 Schedule J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S 23 24a b Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If"Yes," answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If "No,"go to line 25a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No 24a Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b c d 25a b 26 27 28 Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24c Did the organization act as an 24d on behalf of issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? . Section 501(c )( 3), 501 ( c)(4), and 501 ( c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I . 25a No 25b No Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ID 26 No Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III . . . . . . . . . 19 27 No Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions) a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c A n entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes,"complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . 19 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," completeScheduleM 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures , or other similar assets, or qualified . 19 . . conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M . . . . . . . . . . . 1291 Yes 30 No 31 No Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II . 32 No Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations . . . sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Partl . . . . 33 No 34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, orIV, .. and Part V, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)( 13)? 31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I 32 33 b 36 37 38 1 If'Yes'to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512 (b)(13 )? If "Yes,"complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . Yes 135a I Yes 35b No Section 501(c )( 3) organizations . Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes,"complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 No Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI 37 No Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 1 lb and 19? Note . All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 . . . . . . . . . . 38 Yes Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) Page 5 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance MEWCheck if Schedule 0 contains a res p onse or note to an y line in this Part V Yes la Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable . la 23 b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line la Enter-0- if not applicable lb 0 c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? . . 2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a . F_ No 1c I Yes 114 2b Yes 3a Yes . 3b Yes 4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . . 4a No 5a No 5b No b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? Note .If the sum of lines la and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) 3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $ 1,000 or more during the year? b b . If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year?If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O . . If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country 0See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBA R) 5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? c If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? 5c 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? . . b 7 6a If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? No 6b Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? 7a No b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7b c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 82827 7c No d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 7e No 7f No . I 7d f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? 7g If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? 7h h 8 10 . Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? 9a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? b . . . Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 1 9b Section 501(c )( 7) organizations. Enter a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities 11 . 10a 10b Section 501(c )( 12) organizations. Enter a Gross income from members or shareholders b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them ) . . . . . . . . . 12a b 13 . . . . . . . . 11a 11b Section 4947( a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts.Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year 12a 12b Section 501(c )( 29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?Note . See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0 b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans 13b Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c c 14a b Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? . If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments?If "No,"provide an explanation in Schedule O 13a 14a No 14b Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) Page 6 Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 1Ob below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions. Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI Section A . Governing Bodv and Management .F Yes la Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year la 9 lb 8 I No 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 b 2 Enter the number of voting members included in line la, above, who are independent Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? 3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? 2 No 3 No 4 No 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? 5 No 6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 No 7a No 7b No 7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? . . b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? 8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following a The governing body? 8a Yes b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b Yes Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization's mailing address? If "Yes,"provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 . . . . . . . 9 9 1 1 No Section B. Policies ( This Section B re quests information about p olicies not re quired b y the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 10a If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? 10b Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11a Yes 12a Yes 12b Yes Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule 0 how this was done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12c Yes 13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 Yes 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 Yes 15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? b 11a b 12a Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990 Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No,"go to line 13 . b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c No No . a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 15a Yes b Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b Yes If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions) 16a b Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16a If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? 16b No Section C. Disclosure 17 List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedAZ ,AK, CA ,CT ,FL, GA ,IL, KS ,MD ,MA ,MI ,MN ,MS ,NJ,NM,NY,NC,OH , OK,OR,PA,RI,SC ,TN,UT VA WV, WI,AL ,AR , HI , KY , NH ,TX 18 19 20 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable ), 990, and 990 -T (501(c) (3 )s only) available for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply F Own website fl Another' s website F Upon request fl Other ( explain in Schedule O ) 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 -THE ORGANIZATION 1900 CAMPUS COMMONS DRIVE 6TH FLOOR RESTON, VA 20191 (571) 267-3500 Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) Page 7 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 Section A . Officers , Directors, Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees .(- la Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year * List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation Enter-0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid * List all of the organization's current key employees, if any See instructions for definition of "key employee " * List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations * List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations * List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations List persons in the following order individual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest compensated employees, and former such persons 1 Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee (A) Name and Title (B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) (C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 0 7 ,o = T Z a m C, rt co-: CD `rj 2 +o (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099MISC) (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations L (1) L BRENT BOZELL ...................................................................... PRESIDENT/ DIRECTOR 40 00 """"""""' X X 344,983 511 121,852 1 00 (2) CURTIN WINSOR JR ...................................................................... TREASURER/ DIRECTOR 1 00 ................ X X 0 0 0 (3) KARL OTTESON ...................................................................... CHAIRMAN/ DIRECTOR 1 00 ................ X X 0 0 0 (4) ABBY MOFFAT ...................................................................... DIRECTOR 1 00 ................ X 0 0 0 (5) REBEKAH MERCER ...................................................................... DIRECTOR 1 00 ................ X 0 0 0 (6) DR SEYMOUR FEIN ...................................................................... DIRECTOR 1 00 ................ X 0 0 0 (7) WILLIAM WALTON ...................................................................... DIRECTOR 1 00 ................ X 0 0 0 (8) MELISSA EMERY ...................................................................... DIRECTOR 1 00 ................ X 0 0 0 (9) MICHAEL KAISER ...................................................................... DIRECTOR (RET 12/2015) 1 00 ................ X 0 0 0 X 290,600 0 30,006 X 61,400 0 5,239 X 208,000 380 24,466 X 176,900 0 16,729 X 181,625 0 54,520 40 00 (10) DAVID MARTIN ...................................................................... EXECUTIVE VP/ASSISTANT TRESURER """"""""' (11) MELISSA LOPEZ ...................................................................... SECRETARY """"""""' (12) THOMAS GOLAB ...................................................................... DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT """"""""' (13) TERENCE JEFFREY ...................................................................... CNS EDITOR AND CHIEF """"""""' (14) EDWARD MOLCHANY ...................................................................... SENIOR VP & CHIEF MARKETING """"""""' 1 00 40 00 1 00 40 00 1 00 40 00 40 00 1 00 Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) Page 8 Section A. Officers, Directors , Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) Name and Title (B) Average hours per week ( list any hours for related organizations below dotted line ) (C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 77 o = T ^] Z LD . 0 CD a, n c ` (D ) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099MISC) ( E) Reportable compensation from related organizations ( W- 2/1099MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations 4 2 6 L (15) BRENT BAKER ........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH 40 00 ....................... (16) LARRY GOURLAY ........................................................................ DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIFTS 40 00 ....................... 1 00 lb c d Sub -Total . . . . . . . . . . . . Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . . . . . . . . 146,075 0 9,645 X 189,758 0 92,321 000- Total ( add lines lb and 1c ) X 1,599,341 891 354,778 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization - 15 No Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line la? If "Yes," complete ScheduleJforsuch individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 For any individual listed on line la, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,0007 If "Yes," complete Schedule -7 for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 No . Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization?If "Yes," complete Schedule Jfor such person . . . . . . . M 5 ^Ml No Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for yourfive highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year (A) Name and business address CREATIVE RESPONSE CONCEPTS (B) Description of services (C) Compensation PUBLIC RELATIONS 333,455 COMPUTER/WEBSITE SERVICES 271,198 ADVERTISING 247,800 DIRECT MAIL 179,426 ADVERTISING 150,000 2760 EISENHOWER AVE 4TH FLOOR ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 CLEARPATH HOSTING 2465 CENTREVILLE RD STE 117-722 HERNDON, VA 20171 REBECCA HAGELIN COMMUNICATIONS 4572 25TH ROAD N ARLINGTON, VA 22207 LAWRENCE DIRECT MAIL 26 ASHBY STREET WARRENTON, VA 20186 TOWNHALLCOM 402 BNA DRIVE SUITE 400 NASHVILLE, TN 37217 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 - 8 Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) Page 9 Statement of Revenue (A) Total revenue r 6- Z a ederated campaigns . = b Membership dues c Fundraising events d Related organizations e Government grants (contributions) le f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above if g Noncash contributions included in lines la-If $ h Total . Add lines la-1f . . (B) Related or exempt function revenue (C) Unrelated business revenue (D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514 la . . . lb 0 0 E . . . . . . 1c . ld f7' E 12,739,414 281,329 739,414 a, 1= Business Code 2a a2 S b Q C ADVERTISING 541800 1,771,894 MEDIA RECORDINGS 512000 5,825 1,771,894 5,825 d e f All other program service revenue g Total . Add lines 2a-2f . 3 . . . . . . . 1,777,719 10- 322,369 322,369 126,747 126,747 675,092 675,092 -296,859 -296,859 81,544 81,544 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 5 Royalties 6a Gross rents b Less rental expenses Rental income or (loss) . . . . . . . . (i) Real c d Net rental income or (loss) b Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory c Less cost or other basis and sales expenses Gain or (loss) d Net gain or (loss) 8a W , . 00- . . . (ii) Personal . . (i) Securities 7a q} 0- lim- (ii) Other 7,549,682 6,874,590 675,092 . lim- Gross income from fundraising events (not including of contributions reported on line 1c) See Part IV, line 18 a s 151875 b Less c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events 9a direct expenses . . . b 448,734 . 0- Gross income from gaming activities See Part IV, line 19 . . a b Less c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities 10a . direct expenses . b . . .0- Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances a b Less c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory cost of goods sold . b Miscellaneous Revenue 11a . lim- Business Code 900099 OTHER INCOME b C d All other revenue e Total .Add lines 11a-11d 12 . . . Total revenue . See Instructions 0- 81, 544 . 15,426,026 5,825 1,771,894 908,893 Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) 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 response or note to any line in this Part IX Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII . 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments See Part IV, line 21 . . 2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals See Part IV, line 22 . 3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations , foreign governments , and foreign individuals See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors , trustees, and ( A) . . . . (B) . . . . . (C) . . Total expenses Program service expenses Management and genera l expenses . . . (D) Fundraising expenses . 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 8 Pension plan accruals and contributions ( include section 401(k) 843,122 636,304 36,267 170,551 5,002,206 3,794,786 186,162 1,021,258 11,104 5,487 125 5,492 Other employee benefits 658 ,899 490,015 43,429 125,455 10 Payroll taxes 392,307 286,601 31,148 74,558 11 Fees for services ( non-employees) and 403(b) employer contributions ) 9 a Management . . b Legal 65,000 65,000 c Accounting 70,962 70,962 d Lobbying e Professional fundraising services See Part IV, line 17 f Investment management fees g Other ( If line 11g amount exceeds 10 % of line 25, column (A) . . . 67,855 67,855 . amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 1,278,089 988,298 12 Advertising and promotion 1,692,683 1,692,683 61,802 227,989 13 Office expenses 190,253 104,721 51,924 33,608 14 Information technology 15 Royalties 565,765 542,152 2,616 20,997 16 Occupancy 769,050 572,625 29,765 166,660 17 Travel 234,463 74,580 55,025 104,858 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials 19 Conferences , conventions , and meetings 20 Interest 21 Payments to affiliates 22 Depreciation , depletion, and amortization 23 Insurance 24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column ( A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0 ) 114,166 67,436 46,730 28,323 20,675 1,133 6,515 347,942 253,997 13,918 80,027 71,421 50,648 ON 4,815 15,958 a POSTAGE 655, 005 182,997 1,286 471,322 b PRINTING 569,241 147,830 4,837 416,574 c MAILING SERVICES 370,892 130,030 240,862 d MESSAGING 343,864 263,054 80,810 e All other expenses 475,364 149,781 237,716 87,867 14,818,576 10,387,264 965,366 3,465,946 0 752,666 25 Total functional expenses . Add lines 1 through 24e 26 Joint costs.Complete this line only if the organization reported in column ( B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation Check here - F if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) 1,213,977 , 461,311 , Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) Page 11 Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part X . (A) Beginning of year 1 Cash-non-interest-bearing . . . . . . Accounts receivable, net Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part II of Schedule L . . 6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 8 Inventories for sale or use 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 . . . 4 . . . Pledges and grants receivable, net . . . 3 . . . Savings and temporary cash investments . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . (B) End of year . 578,612 2 633,843 226,547 3 705,159 245,494 4 202,719 5 6 10a b 7 8 Land, buildings, and equipment cost or other basis Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 4,015,991 Less 10b 3 ,387,235 accumulated depreciation . . 12 Investments-other securities 13 Investments-program-related See Part IV, line 11 14 Intangible assets . . See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . z . . . . . . 880,029 9 10c 313,254 628,756 15,494,509 11 15,789,068 198,656 12 108,181 13 . . . . . . . . . 14 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 16 Total assets .Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 18 Grants payable 19 Deferred revenue 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule D 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties . . 15 . 17,716,179 16 18,380,980 1,328,723 17 1,161,685 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,000 . . . . . . Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties . . . . 22 690,996 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24) Complete Part X of Schedule D . 0 21 25 Total liabilities .Add lines 17 through 25 19 20 24 23 2,213,183 24 . . . 253,800 25 192,705 2,523,519 26 3,567,573 14,966,113 27 13,708,246 226,547 28 1,105,161 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 ( ASC 958 ), check here 1- F and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 27 Unrestricted net assets 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 29 Permanently restricted net assets 29 Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (A SC 958 ), check here 1 complete lines 30 through 34. W_ 4T . 15 4) r_ . Investments-publicly traded securities 26 M ca . 11 persons Complete Part II of Schedule L C5 92,332 F and 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 30 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund 31 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32 33 Total net assets or fund balances 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . . . . . . . 15,192,660 33 14,813,407 17,716,179 34 18,380,980 Form 990 (2015) Form 990 (2015) « Page 12 Reconcilliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI 1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 3 (- . . . 1 15,426,026 2 14,818,576 3 607,450 4 15,192,660 5 -821,918 . Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1 4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year ( must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) 5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 6 Donated services and use of facilities 7 Investment expenses . . 6 . . 7 8 Prior period adjustments . -164,785 . 8 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) 10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) 9 0 10 14,813,407 Financial Statements and Reporting F Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII Yes 1 No Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 fl Cash F Accrual (Other If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule 0 2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a No If'Yes,'check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both fl Separate basis fl Consolidated basis fl Both consolidated and separate basis b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b Yes If'Yes,'check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both F Separate basis c fl Consolidated basis fl Both consolidated and separate basis If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? 2c I Yes If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0 3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and 0 MB Circular A-1 33? b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits 3a I I No 3b Form 990 (2015) Additional Data Software ID: Software Version: EIN: Name : 54 -1429009 MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER Form 990, Part III - 4 Program Service Accomplishments (See the Instructions) (Code ) (Expenses $ 817,469 including grants of$ ) (Revenue $ 96,263 BUSINESS AND MEDIA INSTITUTE - BRINGS BALANCE TO ECONOMIC REPORTING AND PROMOTES FAIR PORTRAYAL OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN THE MEDIA BY AUDITING THE MEDIA'S COVERAGE OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM (Code ) ( Expenses $ 713,055 including grants of $ ) ( Revenue $ I CULTURE AND MEDIA INSTITUTE - PROMOTES FAIR PORTRAYAL OF CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN THE MEDIA 83,968 Form 990, Part III - 4 Program Service Accomplishments (See the Instructions) (Code ) ( Expenses $ 228,846 including grants of$ ) (Revenue $ YOUTH EDUCATION AND INTERN PROGRAM - MENTORS AMERICA'S YOUTH AND EDUCATES AND TRAINS STUDENTS TO RECOGNIZE BIAS AND THE NEED FOR BALANCED JOURNALISM (Code ) ( Expenses $ 1,533,767 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 184,197 MRCTV MULTIMEDIA - 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 OPTIMIZED SIGHT efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493274010256 OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support (Form 990 or 990EZ) Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)( 3) organization or a section 4947( a) (1) nonexempt charitable trust. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990 . Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER 2015 Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number 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 11, check only one box ) 1 1 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i). 2 1 A school described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(ii).(Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ)) 3 1 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(iii). 4 1 5 fl 6 fl A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b )(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II ) A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(v). 7 F 8 1 9 1 10 fl 11 fl a b c d e f g An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi ). (Complete Part II ) A community trust described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi ) (Complete Part II ) An organization that normally receives (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions-subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 Seesection 509(a )(2). (Complete Part III ) An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4). An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2) See section 509 (a)(3). C heck the box in lines 11 a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines Ile, 11f, and 11g fl Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B. fl Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C. fl Type III functionally integrated . A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E. fl Type III non-functionally integrated . A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V. fl Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization Enter the number of supported organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Provide the following information about the supported organization(s) (i) Name of supported organization (ii)EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? Yes (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) No Total For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ . Cat No 11285F Schedule A (Form 990 or 990- EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 2 Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.) Section A . Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) IkI 1 Gifts, grants , contributions, and membership fees received (Do not include any unusual grants 2 Tax revenues levied for the organization ' s benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge 4 Total . Add lines 1 through 3 5 The portion of total contributions by each person ( other than a governmental unit or publicly (a)2011 ( b)2012 (c)2013 (d)2014 (e)2015 11,184,645 14,710,845 13,334,896 13,085,600 12,739,414 65,055,400 11,184,645 14,710,845 13,334,896 13,085,600 12,739,414 65,055,400 13,936,612 supported organization ) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) Public support . Subtract line 5 6 (f)Total 51,118,788 from line 4 Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ 7 Amounts from line 4 8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents , ( a)2011 ( b)2012 10 11 12 13 ( d)2014 ( e)2015 (f)Total 14,710,845 13,334,896 13,085,600 12,739,414 65,055,400 308,710 346,716 372,320 479,433 449,116 1,956,295 110,686 10,225 81,544 310,908 royalties and income from similar sources Net income from unrelated business activities , whether or not the business is regularly carried on Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of 85,769 22,684 capital assets (Explain in Part VI ) Total support . Add lines 7 through 10 Gross receipts from related activities, etc (see instructions) 9 (c)2013 11,184,645 67, 322, 603 I 12 I 374,587 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ItE Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 14 Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) 14 75 930 % 15 Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 15 77 880 % 16a 331/3%support test - 2015 .If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization b 33 1 / 3%support test - 2014.If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 17a 10%-facts-and -circumstancestest - 2015 .Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here . Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization b 10%-facts-and-circumstancestest - 2014.Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts- and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 18 Private foundation .If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 IMMITM Page 3 Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.) Section A . Public Su pp ort Calendar year (a)2011 (or fiscal year beginning in) 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received (Do not include any "unusual grants ") 2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose 3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge 6 Total . Add lines 1 through 5 7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year c Add lines 7a and 7b 8 Public support . (Subtract line 7c from line 6 ) imm (b)2012 (c)2013 (d)2014 (e)2015 (f)Total ML Section B. Total Support Calendar year (a)2011 (b)2012 (c)2013 (d)2014 (e)2015 (f)Total (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ 9 Amounts from line 6 Gross income from interest, 10a dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources Unrelated business taxable b income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 c Add lines 10a and 10b Net income from unrelated 11 business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on Other income Do not include 12 gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI ) Total support . (Add lines 9, 1Oc, 13 11, and 12 ) 14 First five years.If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)( 3) organization, check this box and stop here Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 15 Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 15 16 Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 16 Section D . Computation of Investment Income Percentage 17 Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 17 18 Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 18 19a 33 1/3%support tests-2015 . If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization llik^F_ b 33 1 / 3% support tests- 2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a , and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization lk'FPrivate foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions 20 llik^F_ Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 4 CM3Zr Supporting Organizations (Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V Section A . All Supporting Organizations No 1 Are all of the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing documents? If "No,"describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose, describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain. 2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2). 3a Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes,"answer(b) and (c) below. b Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination. c Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use. 4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If "Yes"and if you checked 1 la or 1 lb in Part I, ans wer (b) and (c) below. b Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If "Yes,"describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations. 4a 4b c Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)7 If "Yes,"explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(8) purposes. 5a Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes,"answer (b) and (c) below Of applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, 0//) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document). b Type I or Type II only . Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated it the organization's organizing document? c Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? 6 Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations, (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited b one or more of its supported organizations, or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization's supported organizations? If "Yes,"provide detail in Part VI. 7 Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3 )(C )), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If "Yes,"complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990). 8 Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If "Yes,"complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990). 9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509 (a)(1) or (2 ))7 If "Yes,"provide detail in Part VI. b Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes,"provide detail in Part VI. c Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If "Yes,"provide detail in Part VI. 10a Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules ofIRC 4943 because ofIRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If "Yes,"answerb below. b Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings). 11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons? a A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization? b A family member of a person described in (a) above? c A 35 % controlled entity of a person described in (a) or ( b) above?If "Yes"to a, b, orc, provide detai l in Part VI. Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Li^ Page 5 Supporting Organizations (continued) Section B. Tvne I Sunnortina Organizations No Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If "No,"describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization's activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year. 2 Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If "Yes,"explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization. Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations No Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization's supported organization(s)? If "No,"describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s). Section D . All Type III Supporting Organizations No Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization's tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided 2 Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No,"explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s). 3 By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization's investment policies and in directing the use of the organization's income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization's supported organizations played in this regard. 2 3 Section E . Type III Functionally - Integrated Supporting Organizations 1 a 2 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year ( see instructions) fl The organization satisfied the Activities Test Complete line 2 below b fl c fl The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations Complete line 3 below The organization supported a governmental entity Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions) Activities Test Answer ( a) and ( b) below. a Did substantially all of the organization's activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and exp lain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities. b Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization's involvement, one or more of the organization's supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization's position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization's involvement. 3 Parent of Supported Organizations Answer ( a) and ( b) below. a Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees o each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI. b Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies , programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard. Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 6 Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a )( 3) Supporting Organizations 1 Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov 20, 1970 See instructions . All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E (- Section A - Adjusted Net Income 1 Net short-term capital gain 2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2 Other gross income (see instructions) 3 4 Add lines 1 through 3 4 5 Depreciation and depletion 5 6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6 7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7 8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8 Section B - Minimum Asset Amount Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year) (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year (optional) 1 a Average monthly value of securities la b Average monthly cash balances lb c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c d Total (add lines la, 1b, and 1c) ld e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI) 2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2 3 Subtract line 2 from line ld 3 4 Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions) 4 5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5 6 Multiply line 5 by 035 6 7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7 8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8 Current Year Section C - Distributable Amount 1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1 2 Enter 85% of line 1 2 3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3 4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4 5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5 6 Distributable Amount . Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6 7 (B) Current Year (optional) 1 3 1 (A) Prior Year Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) fl Schedule A (Form 990 or 990- EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 7 Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a )( 3) Supporting Organizations (continued) Current Year Section D - Distributions 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI) See instructions 7 Total annual distributions . Add lines 1 through 6 8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI) See instructions 9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount section t - Distribution Allocations (see inctr..rtinncl 1 ally, iii yCU iZ Ni iii Distributable LlJ CJSJ 3 Excess distributions ca d From 2013 h Applied to 2015 distributable amoun i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see 4 Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7 a Applied to underdistributions or prior c Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4 2015, if any Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) 6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015 Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) 7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines c Excess from 2013. . . Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) (2015) Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 8 Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line le; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions). Facts And Circumstances Test I Return Reference SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME I Explanation I REIMBURSEMENTS - 2011 AMOUNT $ 60,000 2013 AMOUNT $ 110,686 2014 AMOUNT $ 10,225 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME - 2011 AMOUNT $ 25,769 2012 AMOUNT $ 22,684 2015 AMOUNT $ 81,544 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS SCHEDULE D (Form 990) Departnent of the Treasury Internal Revenue Ser ice As Filed Data - DLN: 93493274010256 OMB No 1545-0047 Supplemental Financial Statements 0- Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b. 0- Attach to Form 990. Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990 . Name of the organization MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER 20 5 Open Insp e ctioF Employer identification number 54-1429009 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the orcianization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6. Funds and other accounts 1 Total number at end of year 2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 4 Aggregate value at end of year 5 6 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization ' s property , subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? F Yes I No Did the organization inform all grantees , donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? fl Yes fl No Conservation Easements . Complete if the organization answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7. 1 Purpose ( s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply) 1 Preservation of land for public use (e g , recreation or education ) 1 Preservation of an historically important land area 1 Protection of natural habitat 1 Preservation of a certified historic structure 1 Preservation of open space 2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year Held at the End of the Year a Total number of conservation easements 2a b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) 2c d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register 2d 3 N umber of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax year 0- 4 N umber of states where property subject to conservation easement is located 0- 5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring , inspection , handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? 6 F Yes fl No Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year 0- 7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year 0-$ 8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2 ( d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4) (B)(1) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? 9 fl Yes fl No In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the organization's accounting for conservation easements Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8. la If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (A SC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items (i) Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 (ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X 2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items a Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 b Assets included in Form 990, Part X For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 52283D Schedule D ( Form 990) 2015 Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Page 2 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets (continued) 3 a Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply) d 1 Loan or exchange programs fl Public exhibition b F_ Scholarly research c F Preservation for future generations 4 e 1 Other Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part XIII 5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar 1 No 1 Yes assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21. la Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990, Part X7 1 Yes F_ No Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? 1 Yes 1 No If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII . . b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table c Beginning balance d Additions during the year e Distributions during the year f Ending balance 2a b . . . . . . F Endowment Funds . Complete if the orcianlzatlon answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10. (a)Current year la Beginning of year balance . b Contributions c Net investment earnings, gains, and b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back 10,885,804 10,853,804 5,108,444 4,568,397 4,599,271 369,759 333,370 4,755,106 491,237 78,933 184 ,543 416,663 1,028,247 551,928 31,598 281,329 718,033 37,993 503,118 78,209 11 ,158,777 10,885,804 10,853,804 5,108,444 4,568,397 losses d Grants or scholarships e Other expenditures for facilities and programs f Administrative expenses g End of year balance 2 ( b)Prior year ( e)Four years back . Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as 96 420 % a Board designated or quasi-endowment 0- b Permanent endowment 0- c 3 580 % Temporarily restricted endowment 0The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100% 3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by (i) unrelated organizations b 4 0 % . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? Yes . . . I 3a(i) No No 3a(ii) No 3b Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds Land , Buildings , and Equipment. Complete if the ornan17ation answered 'Yes' to Form 990. Part TV. line 11a_See Form 990. Part X. line 10. Description of property la (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b) Cost or other basis (other) Accumulated (c)depreciation (d)Book value Land b Buildings c Leasehold improvements 331,448 145,819 185,629 d Equipment 2,520,891 2,315,895 204,996 e Other 1,163,652 925,521 238,131 0- 628,756 Total . Add lines la through le (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).) . Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Page 3 Investments - Other Securities . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990 , Part X line 12. (a) Description of security or category (including name of security) (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation Cost or end-of-year market value (1)Financial derivatives (2)Closely-held equity interests (3)Other Total . (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 12 ) Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11C-spin Form QQn Part Y lino 1 Caa Form QQn Dart X lino 7S 2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization ' s financial statements that reports the organization ' s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII F Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 « Page 4 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Com p lete if the org anization answered 'Yes' on Form 990 , Part IV , line 12a. 1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements 2 . 1 14,888,057 2e -373,184 3 15,261,241 4c 164,785 5 15,426,026 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12 a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 2a b Donated services and use of facilities 2b c Recoveries of prior year grants d Other (Describe in Part XIII e Add lines 2a through 2d 3 . -821,918 2c . . . . . . . . . 2d 448,734 . Subtract line 2e from line 1 . 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1 a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b b Other (Describe in Part XIII ) . . . . . . . . . . c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . 4a 164,785 4b . . . . . Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c.(This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12 ) « . . . . . . Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Com p lete if the org anization answered 'Yes' on Form 990 , Part IV , line 12a. 1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 2 15,267,310 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25 a Donated services and use of facilities b Prior year adjustments c Other losses . . . Other (Describe in Part XIII e Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . . Subtract line 2e from line 1 . 4 . 2a 2b . d 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c . . . 2d . . . . 448,734 . . . . . . 2e 448,734 . . . . 3 14,818,576 . . . . 4c 0 5 14,818,576 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: a 5 1 Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a b Other (Describe in Part XIII ) . . . . . . . . . . . c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4b . . Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18 ) . Supplemental information Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part III, lines la and 4, Part IV, lines lb and 2b, Part V, line 4, Part X, line 2, Part XI, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any additional information Return Reference Explanation PART V, LINE 4 THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE CENTER PART X, LINE 2 THE CENTER ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FASB ASC 740 FASB ASC 740 CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTERPRISE'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FASB ASC 740 PRESCRIBES A COMPREHENSIVE MODEL FOR RECOGNIZING, MEASURING, PRESENTING, AND DISCLOSING IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN, INCLUDING POSITIONS THAT THE CENTER IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES THE CENTER'S FEDERAL RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990) AND EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN (FORM 990-T) ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS EVENT ADJUSTMENT 448,734 PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS EVENT EXPENSE 448,734 Schedule D (Form 990) 2015 Schedule (Form 990)2015 Pages Supplemental Information (continued) Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990) 2015 l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS SCHEDULE F (Form 990) As Filed Data - DLN: 93493274010256 OMB No 1545-0047 Statement of Activities Outside the United States 2015 ■ Complete if the organization answered " Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. ■ Attach to Form 990. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Serwce ■ Information about Schedule F (Form 990 ) and its instructions is at www .irs.gov/form990. I Name of the organization MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number 54-1429009 jg^ 1 General information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b. For grantmakers . Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and other assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fl Yes 2 For grantmakers . Describe in Part V the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States. 3 Activites per Region (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed ) (a) Region ( 1) EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in re g ion 0 (d) Activities conducted in (e) If activity listed in (d) is a region (by type) (e g , program service, describe fundraising, program specific type of services, investments, grants service(s) in region to recipients located in the re g ion ) 1 PROGRAM SERVICES REPORTER/WRITER FOR CNS (CYBERCAST NEWS SERVICE) NEWS PROGRAM fl No (f) Total expenditures for and investments in region 103,000 (2) (3) (4) (5) 3a Sub-total b Total from continuation sheets to Part I c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 1 0 0 1 For Paperwork Reduction Act Noticee see the Instructions for Form 990 . 103 , 000 0 103,000 Cat No 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 Page 2 Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional mace is needed1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section and EIN ( if a pp licable ) ( c) Region (e) Amount of cash grant ( d) Purpose of grant (f) Manner of cash disbursement (g) Amount of non - cash assistance ( h) Description of non-cash assistance (i) Method of valuation (book, FMV, a pp raisal , other ) ( 1) (2) (3) (4) 2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter . . . . 3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 Page 3 Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16. Part III can be du licated if additional space is needed. (a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Manner of cash disbursement (f) Amount of non-cash assistance (g) Description of non-cash assistance (h) Method of valuation (book, FMV, a pp raisal , other ) ( 1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) ( 10) ( 11) ( 12) ( 13) ( 14) ( 15) ( 16) ( 17) ( 18) Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 Ligg= 1 2 3 4 5 6 Page 4 Foreign Forms Was the organization a U S transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926) fl Yes F No Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; do not file with Form 990) fl Yes F No Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471) fl Yes F No Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If " Yes,"the organization may be required to fi le Form 8621 , Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund . (see Instructions for Form 8621 ) fl Yes F No Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865) fl Yes F No fl Yes F No Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; do not file with Form 990) Schedule F ( Form 990) 2015 Schedule F (Form 990) 2015 Page 5 REW Supplemental Information Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions). 990 Schedule F, Supplemental Information Return Reference PART I, LINE 3 Explanation THE ACCRUAL METHOD IS USED TO ACCOUNT FOR B(PENDITURES l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493274010256 OMB No 1545-0047 Supplemental Information Regarding SCHEDULEG (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Fundraising or Gaming Activities 2015 Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990- EZ, line 6a. Op e n to Public Departnent of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Internal Revenue Seroce Information about Schedule G (Forth 990 or990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Name of the organization MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER Inspection Employer identification number 54-1429009 Fundraising Activities .Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. 1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities Check all that apply a F Mail solicitations e F Solicitation of non-government grants b F Internet and email solicitations f 1 Solicitation of government grants c F Phone solicitations g F Special fundraising events d F In-person solicitations 2a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising F7YesfNo services? b If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization (i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser) 1 LDMI 26 ASHBY STREET (ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? Yes No (iv) Gross receipts from activity (v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col (i) (vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization DIRECT MAIL CONSULTING No 1,321,521 28,125 1,293,396 No 1,096,044 106,581 989,463 No 9,598 3,037 6,561 2,427,163 137,743 2,289,420 WARRENTON, VA 20186 2 RICHARD NORMAN 44084 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY STE 350 DIRECT MAIL CONSULTING LANSDOWNE, VA 20176 3 HSP DIRECT 20130 LAKEVIEW CENTER PLAZA 300 DIRECT MAIL CONSULTING ASHBURN, VA 20147 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total 3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing M M M For Paperwork Reduction Act Noticee see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 -EZ. Cat No 50083H Schedule G ( Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 2 Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000. (a)Event #1 (b)Event #2 (c)O ther events GALA (event type) (event type) (total number) 1 Gross receipts 2 Less 3 Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) (d) Total events (add col (a) through col (c)) 151,875 151,875 151,875 151,875 84,071 84,071 161,799 161,799 Contributions . 4 Cash prizes u7 5 Noncash prizes 6 Rent/facility costs 7 Food and beverages 8 Entertainment 9 Other direct expenses . . 202,864 1 202,864 1 10 Direct expense summary Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ^ 448,734 11 Net income summary Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d) ^ -296,859 Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. co (a)Bingo (b)Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo (c)Othergaming co T 1 Gross revenue . 2 Cash prizes 3 Noncash prizes 4 Rent/facility costs 5 Other direct expenses (d) Total gaming (add col (a) through col (c)) . . u) C y^ 0 LIJ n 9 . F Yes F No % ---------------- fl Yes- F No 6 Volunteer labor 7 Direct expense summary Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) 8 Net gaming income summary Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) %_ 1 Yes F No % Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities a Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? b If "No," explain 10a b F-Yes F_No ------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Were any of the organization ' s gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? IYes fNo If "Yes," explain ------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------- 1 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 11 Page 3 Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? 12 (-Yes F-No Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gaming? 13 (-Yes F-No Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in a The organization's facility 13a % b An outside facility 13b % 14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records Name ^ Address ^ 15a --------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming -----------------------------revenue? b F-Yes F-No If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization 111 $ and the amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party ^ $ c If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party Name ^ ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- Address ^ 16 Gaming manager information Name llik^ ----------------------------------Gaming manager compensation ^ $ --------------------------------------------------- Description of services provided --------------------------------------------------fl Director/ officer 17 fl Employee 1 Independent contractor Mandatory distributions a Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to retain the state gaming license? b fYes fNo Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax $ Supplemental Information . Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions). Return Reference SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V) Explanation HE AGREEMENT WITH LDMI PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT OF FEES FOR FUNDRAISING SERVICES AND ALSO FOR THE PAYMENT OF REIMBURSABLE MAILING EXPENSES SUCH 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 $152,477 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 OFTHE INVOICE FOR REIMBURSABLE MAILING EXPENSES THE AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD NORMAN PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT OF FEES FOR FUNDRAISING SERVICES AND ALSO FOR THE PAYMENT OF REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES SUCH AS TRAVEL AND DELIVERY EXPENSES THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS FOR THESE TYPES OF REIMBURSEMENTS DURING THE YEAR WAS $2,631 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) 2015 l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS DLN: 93493274010256 Compensation Information OMB No 1545-0047 For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1- Complete if the organization answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV , line 23. 1- Attach to Form 990. 2015 1- Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www .irs.gov/form990 . Ope n to Public Schedule J (Form 990) Departnent of the Treasury As Filed Data - Inspection Internal Revenue Sermce Employer identification number Name of the organization MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER 54-1429009 JL^ Questions Regarding Compensation Yes I No la b 2 3 Check the appropiate box(es ) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form 990, Part VII , Section A, line la Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items 1 First-class or charter travel 1 Housing allowance or residence for personal use 1 Travel for companions 1 Payments for business use of personal residence 1 Tax idemnification and gross-up payments 1 Health or social club dues or initiation fees 1 Discretionary spending account 1 Personal services ( e g , maid, chauffeur, chef) If any of the boxes in line la are checked , did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain lb Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all directors , trustees , officers, including the CEO/ Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line la? 2 Indicate which , if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the organization 's CEO/ Executive Director Check all that apply Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO / Executive Director, but explain in Part III 4 F Compensation committee fl F Independent compensation consultant F Written employment contract Compensation survey or study F Form 990 of other organizations F Approval by the board or compensation committee During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la with respect to the filing organization or a related organization a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? 4a No b Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b No c Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? 4c No If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III Only 501 ( c)(3), 501 ( c)(4), and 501 ( c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9. 5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of a The organization? 5a No b Any related organization? 5b No If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III 6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of a The organization? 6a No b Any related organization? 6b No For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization provide any non-fixed payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III 7 No 8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53 4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe in Part III 8 No 9 If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53 4958-6(c)? 9 If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III 7 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 50053T Schedule 3 ( Form 990) 2015 Schedule J (Form 990) 2015 Page 2 Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees . Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed. For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the instructions, on row (ii) Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII Note . The sum of columns (B)(1)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual (A) Name and Title (B ) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (^) 3 THOMAS GOLAB DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT (^) (^^) (^) (^) compensation 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 108,291 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 13,561 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 466,835 - - - - - - - - - - 511 0 -----------0 290,600 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 7,650 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 22,356 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 320,606 - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 -----------0 208,000 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 5,250 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 19,216 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 232,466 - - - - - - - - - - 380 0 -----------0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 5,307 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 11,422 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 193,629 - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 -----------0 181,625 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 5,449 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 49,071 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 236,145 - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 -----------0 146,075 ____________ 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 4,382 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 5,263 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 155,720 - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 -----------0 189,758 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 82,447 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 9,874 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 282,079 ----------0 0 176,900 ____________ 0 5 EDWARD MOLCHANY SENIOR VP & CHIEF MARKETING 6 BRENT BAKER VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH 7 LARRY GOURLAY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIFTS (^) (^^) (^) (^^) (^) 0 Pifl ( F) Compensation in column ( B) reported as deferred on prior compensation 344,983 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 380 4 TERENCE JEFFREY CNS EDITOR AND CHIEF ( E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D) (iii) Other reportable 511 2 DAVID MARTIN EXECUTIVE VP/ASSISTANT TRESURER (D) Nontaxable benefits (ii) Bonus & incentive Base (i) compensation 1 L BRENT BOZELL PRESIDENT/ DIRECTOR ( C) Retirement and other deferred compensation Form 990 0 Schedule 3 (Form 990) 2015 Schedule J (Form 990) 2015 Page 3 Supplemental Information Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines la, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II Also complete this part for any additional information Return Reference Explanation Schedule 3 (Form 990) 2015 lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Departnent of the Treasury As Filed Data - DLN: 93493274010256 OMB No 1545-0047 Transactions with Interested Persons 1- Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV , lines 25a , 25b, 26, 27, 28a , 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b. - Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. 1-Information about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs .gov/form990 . 2015 Internal Revenue Sennce Employer identification number Name of the organization MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER 54-1429009 Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b (a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and (c) Description of (d) Corrected? organization transaction Yes No LOW 1 2 Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ $ 3 Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ^ $ Loans to and / or From Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 (a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship (c) (d) Loan to with Purpose of or from the organization loan organization? To Total WIMI ^ (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due From (g) In default? Yes No (h) Approved by board or committee? Yes No (i)Written agreement? Yes No $ Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27. (a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 -EZ. (d) Type of assistance Cat No 50056A (e) Purpose of assistance Schedule L (Form 990 or 990 - EZ) 2015 Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 2 Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c. (a) Name of interested person ( b) Relationship between interested person and the organization ( c) Amount of transaction ( d) Description of transaction ( e) Sharing of organization's revenues? Yes (1) DAVID BOZELL FAMILY MEMBER OF L BRENT BOZELL, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 41,501 EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENT No No Supplemental information Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions) Return Reference I Explanation Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS SCHEDULEM (Form 990) As Filed Data - DLN: 93493274010256 OMB No 1545-0047 Noncash Contributions 2015 if the organizations answered " Yes" on Form 990, Part IV , lines 29 or 30. ■ Attach to Form 990. about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.aov/form990 Department of the Treasury Ope n Inspection Internal Revenue Ser ice I Name of the organization MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER Employer identification number 54-1429009 Types of Property (a) Check if applicable 1 Art-Works of art . . . 2 Art-Historical treasures 3 Art-Fractional interests Books and publications 5 6 Clothing and household goods . . . . . Cars and other vehicles 7 Boats and planes 8 Intellectual property 9 Securities-Publicly traded . . . . . . . . X 10 Securities-Closely held stock 11 Securities-Partnership, LLC, or trust interests . Securities-Miscellaneous 12 13 15 Qualified conservation contribution-Historic structures . . . . Qualified conservation contribution-Other . . Real estate-Residential 16 Real estate-Commercial 14 17 Real estate-Other 18 Collectibles . . . . 19 Food inventory Drugs and medical supplies 21 Taxidermy 22 Historical artifacts . . . . . . . 23 Scientific specimens 24 Archeological artifacts . . . 25 Other ^ ( ) 26 Othe ( ) 27 Other ^ ( ) 28 Other ^ ( ) 29 281,329 FAIR MARKET VALUE . . 20 . . 13 . . . (d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts . . . (c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line la . 4 . (b) Numberof contributions or items contributed . . . Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement 29 0 Yes 30a During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? . 30a No b If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II 31 Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions? 31 32a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributions? . 32a No b If "Yes," describe in Part II 33 If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked, describe in Part II For Paperwork Reduction Act Noticee see the Instructions for Form 990 . Cat No 51227 ] Schedule M (Form 990 ) ( 2015) Page 2 Schedule M (Form 990 ) (2015) Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also com p lete this p art for an y additional information. F Return Reference PART I, COLUMN (B) Explanation THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS IN SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B) Schedule M (Form 990) (2015) efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS SCHEDULE 0 As Filed Data - DLN: 93493274010256 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990- EZ or to provide any additional information. 2015 Ope n Attach to Form 990 or 990 - EZ. 0- Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990- EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Name of the organization MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER OMB No 1545-0047 Pu b lic Ins pe cti o n Employer identification number 54-1429009 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THIS FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM AND A DRAFT IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW A BOARD MEETING TAKES PLACE TO DISCUSS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE IRS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS SALARY REQUIREMENTS BASED ON SALARY COMPARISON DATA PRO VIDED BY INDEPENDENT SURVEY AND OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS COMPENSATION LEVELS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES COMPENSATION CONTEMPORANEOUS DOC UMENTATION OF THE DECISION WAS MADE BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THE CENTER COMPLIES WITH IRC SECTION 6104 AND MAKES ITS FORM 1023, FORM 990 AND 990-T AVAI LABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE CENTER'S WEBSI TE FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE CENTER MAKES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GOVERNING DOCUM ENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST 1..9:1.. f-_fA flLIT/^ .....wlw SCHEDULE R (Form 990) Departnent of the Treasury - r r IUAT rffA/^CCC I A.. C:1...1 r %-&- r%1 K1. 1n'2A1n'2'%7AA-2A'10G OMB No 1545-0047 Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships 2015 1- Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37. Attach to Form 990. Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990 . Ope n Ins p ecti o n Internal Revenue Sermce Name of the organization MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER I Employer identification number 54-1429009 Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33. (a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity (b) Primary activity (c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) (d) Total income (e) End-of-year assets (f) Direct controlling entity K^Jlll Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt ornanvations durinn the tax vear_ (a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization (b) Primary activity ( c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) (d) Exempt Code section (e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3)) (f) Direct controlling entity (g) Section 512(b) (13) controlled entity? Yes (1)AMERICA INC 12644 CHAPEL ROAD STE 201 CLIFTON, VA 20124 27-3352652 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. TO EDUCATE AMERICANS ABOUT TRADITIONAL & CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN VALUES VA 501(C)(4) Cat No 50135Y MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER No Yes Schedule R (Form 990) 2015 Schedule R (Form 990) 2015 Page 2 JIMM Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year. (a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization (b) Primary activity (c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) (d) Direct controlling entity (e) Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512514) (f) (g) (h) (i) U) Share of Share of Disproprtionate Code V-UBI General or total income end-of-year allocations? amount in box managing assets 20 of part ner? Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) Yes No Yes (k) Percentage ownership No Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year. (a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization (b) Primary activity (c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) (d) Direct controlling entity (e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust) (f) Share of total income (g) Share of endof-year assets (h) Percentage ownership (i) Section 512 (b)(13) controlled entity? Yes No Schedule R (Form 990) 2015 Schedule R (Form 990) 2015 Page 3 Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36. Note . Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule 1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV? a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii)annuities, (iii)royalties, or(iv)rent from a controlled entity . b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) f Dividends from related organization(s) g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . h . Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) k I . Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . 2 o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds Name ot related nrnannaTinn ivieTnoa or aeTermining amount invoivea Schedule R (Form 990) 2015 Schedule R (Form 990) 2015 IZOM Page 4 Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37. Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships (a) Name, address, and EIN of entity (b) Primary activity (c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) (d) Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512514) (e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations? Yes No (f) Share of total income (g) Share of end-of-year assets (h) Disproprtionate allocations? Yes No (i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) (]) General or managing part ner? Yes (k) Percentage ownership No Schedule R (Form 990) 2015 Schedule R (Form 990) 2015 WROW Page 5 Supplemental information Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions Return Reference I Explanation Schedule R (Form 990) 201