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Russian Broadcasting Network Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 20-5393753

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Feb 20, 2018

PO Box 522Southampton, PA 18966

(267) 455-3061

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

14th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

14th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

49th percentile

2.7%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2017

Asset Growth

94th percentile

80%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

24th percentile

-6.5%

Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Up

$115,659

Up $51,437 (+80%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$115,659

Up $51,437 (+80%) from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2016

Revenue

Down

$1,906,189

Down $133,529 (-6.5%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$1,854,752

Down $236,834 (-11%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$51,437

Up $103,305 (+199%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $85,339Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $85,3392011Assets 2012: $53,602Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $53,6022012Assets 2013: $67,743Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $67,7432013Assets 2014: $78,987Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $78,9872014Assets 2016: $64,222Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $64,2222016Assets 2017: $115,659Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $115,6592017Assets 2018: $131,637Liabilities 2018: $15,283Net Assets 2018: $116,3542018Assets 2019: $129,227Liabilities 2019: $21,564Net Assets 2019: $107,6632019Assets 2020: $325,476Liabilities 2020: $7,970Net Assets 2020: $317,5062020Assets 2021: $342,255Liabilities 2021: $9,694Net Assets 2021: $332,5612021Assets 2022: $190,640Liabilities 2022: $26,991Net Assets 2022: $163,6492022Assets 2023: $552,663Liabilities 2023: $16,843Net Assets 2023: $535,8202023Assets 2024: $431,137Liabilities 2024: $47,235Net Assets 2024: $383,9022024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$115,659
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$115,659

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $1,032,7152011Revenue 2012: $1,163,052Expenses 2012: $1,194,789Net Income 2012: -$31,7372012Revenue 2013: $1,159,695Expenses 2013: $1,145,953Net Income 2013: $13,7422013Revenue 2014: $1,376,837Expenses 2014: $1,366,103Net Income 2014: $10,7342014Revenue 2016: $2,039,718Expenses 2016: $2,091,586Net Income 2016: -$51,8682016Revenue 2017: $1,906,189Expenses 2017: $1,854,752Net Income 2017: $51,4372017Revenue 2018: $1,778,963Expenses 2018: $1,784,710Net Income 2018: -$5,7472018Revenue 2019: $1,757,916Expenses 2019: $1,762,945Net Income 2019: -$5,0292019Revenue 2020: $1,899,061Expenses 2020: $1,689,218Net Income 2020: $209,8432020Revenue 2021: $1,939,456Expenses 2021: $1,924,410Net Income 2021: $15,0462021Revenue 2022: $1,960,219Expenses 2022: $2,129,131Net Income 2022: -$168,9122022Revenue 2023: $2,523,491Expenses 2023: $2,151,320Net Income 2023: $372,1712023Revenue 2024: $2,089,673Expenses 2024: $2,241,591Net Income 2024: -$151,9182024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,906,189
Expenses$1,854,752
Net Income$51,437
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Feb 20, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,906,189
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Rbn has a mission to reach the unreached people in 160 nations through it's network of sattelites, tv and radio stations, partners, websites, newspapers and magazines

Rbn has a mission to reach the unreached people in 160 nations through its' network of sattelites, tv and radio stations, partners, websites, newspapers and magazines.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$64,222$115,659▲ $51,437
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$57,391$112,533▲ $55,142
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$6,831$3,126▼ $3,705
Total Assets$64,222$115,659▲ $51,437
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$64,222$115,659▲ $51,437
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$64,222$115,659▲ $51,437

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$3,126$106,103$109,229
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Peter BidnyukPresidentPT$12,000$12,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Victoria Nikitina ShinSecretary
Irina SlutskayaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,906,189
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,906,189
Change in Net Assets
$51,437
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,827,460
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$13,973
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$13,319
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$1,508,543--$1,508,543
Conferences and Meetings$68,653--$68,653
Office Expenses$61,602--$61,602
Occupancy-$52,250-$52,250
Travel$48,422--$48,422
Fees for Services Management-$18,000-$18,000
Advertising$15,485--$15,485
Foreign Grants$13,973--$13,973
Other Expenses$12,949--$12,949
Other Salaries and Wages-$12,000-$12,000
Information Technology-$6,975-$6,975
Depreciation Depletion$3,706--$3,706
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,100-$2,100
Payroll Taxes-$1,319-$1,319
Total Functional Expenses$1,762,108$92,644$0$1,854,752
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
2
Employees
56
Spending
$1,487,516

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Middle EastProgram ServicesBroadcasting16$1,031,666
NorthwesternProgram ServicesBroadcating150$455,850
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Russian Broadcasting Network Inc
EIN
20-5393753
Phone
2674553061
Address
PO BOX 522, SOUTHAMPTON, PA 18966

Signing Officer

Name
Irina Slutskaya
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2673044997
Signed
2018-02-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Peter Bidnyuk
Formed
2007
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
Granovsky CPA Professional Corporation
Address
383 E STREET RD, FEASTERVILLE TREVOSE, PA 19053-7711
Preparer
Alla Granovsky CPA
Phone
2153661092
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

-biblical history programs from israel. Rbn's mission is to reach the unreached people in 160 nations through its network of satellites, tv and radio stations, partners, websites, newspapers and magazines. We have unrivalled access to non-christian audiences through partnerships with 400 mainly secular cable networks and tv stations throughout russia, china, israel and the muslim world. Our schedules feature both original and international christian and family based programs covering a variety of genres including news and current affairs, lifestyle, music, arts and youth. Rbn is broadly protestant however, we encourage inter-denominational co-operation to spread the gospel. Rbn's news agency produces daily christian and secular programs with correspondents in 24 regional offices in russia, central asia, europe, america and the middle east. It has a broad agenda, taking its news from a wide variety of both original and established agency sources, and various christian denominational groups. Rbn's news agency also provides copy for hundreds of newspapers and magazines, and daily updates on our partner's websites rbn has a mission to support and promote social and humanitarian projects othe distribution of food packages to over half a million families. Owe support rehabilitation centers for drug and alcohol abuse. Owe provide shelters for victims of sexual trafficking. O we have a hospital ministry, visiting patients, praying for the sick and providing dental and other basic health care. O we have a russia-wide ministry for the deaf providing satellite receivers so that they can watch rbn signed programs and feature films. We are also establishing churches for the deaf and providing practical support as they are one of the neediest group in russian society o we also support and encourage ministries especially for women with conferences and practical help with abortion and sexual health issues o prison ministry covers hundreds of jails and colonies of russia. It includes chaplain's ministry, rehabilitation centers for ex-convicts and various help for prisoners and staff of correctional institutions. We realize following socially significant projects: realizes following projects: "christian television to russian prisoners", "christmas angel tree", "dental care for prisoners", "bibles for the imprisoned". Rbn has government backing to provide christian programming to prisons and orphanages we are near to our target of providing rbn satellite receivers to every prison in russia, belarus, latvia and estonia so that inmates can watch christian programming. Prison authorities have noted the positive effect it has on offenders, with many being saved. We follow up by establishing prison chapels, pastoral care and counseling in prisons. We also have a mobile dental surgery and support the angel christmas tree project linking thousands of inmates with their families at christmas. Our support extends to the prisoners' families, providing care, food and counseling. We are also providing receivers to orphanages throughout russia so that children can enjoy three-hours of children's programs a day. Rbn continued doing a lot of work in israel for the 1.5 million russian speaking people living there. We are involved in feeding elderly and holocaust victims on a weekly basis. Providing food and fellowship with these people. Rbn is also participating in large events in remembrance of the many jews lost in during the world wars and helping to bring some comfort to the remaining elderly that have experienced these event first hand. Rbn has begun to do a considerable amount of programming live shows from jerusalem each sunday. The program is focused around what has and is happening in israel and how it affects the world around us. The programs title is "resurrection sunday" when translated and empowers people with tools and advice that can help the viewers better their lives. The efforts of rbn have been joined by partners around the world. The latest

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

Russian broadcasting network is the biggest christian multi-media provider for russian speakers. In 2017 we continued with our efforts to make the most dynamic, up-lifting and positive channel for the entire family. This year we added to our programming and production many new programs to address the needs of our viewers such as: -live missions programming 2 additional times per week making a total of 4 live events per week. -travel programs from around the world (especially areas of interest for our viewers) -documentaries -biblical history programs from israel. Rbn's mission is to reach the unreached people in 160 nations through its network of satellites, tv and radio stations, partners, websites, newspapers and magazines. We have unrivalled access to non-christian audiences through partnerships with 400 mainly secular cable networks and tv stations throughout russia, china, israel and the muslim world. Our schedules feature both original and international christian and family based programs covering a variety of genres including news and current affairs, lifestyle, music, arts and youth. Rbn is broadly protestant however, we encourage inter-denominational co-operation to spread the gospel. Rbn's news agency produces daily christian and secular programs with correspondents in 24 regional offices in russia, central asia, europe, america and the middle east. It has a broad agenda, taking its news from a wide variety of both original and established agency sources, and various christian denominational groups. Rbn's news agency also provides copy for hundreds of newspapers and magazines, and daily updates on our partners' websites. Rbn has a mission to support and promote social and humanitarian projects, the distribution of food packages to over half a million families. We support rehabilitation centers for drug and alcohol abuse. We provide shelters for victims of sexual trafficking. We have a hospital ministry, visiting patients, praying for the sick and providing dental and other basic health care. We have a russia-wide ministry for the deaf providing satellite receivers so that they can watch rbn signed programs and feature films. We are also establishing churches for the deaf and providing practical support as they are one of the neediest group in russian society. We also support and encourage ministries especially for women with conferences and practical help with abortion and sexual health issues prison ministry covers hundreds of jails and colonies of russia. It includes chaplain's ministry, rehabilitation centers for ex-convicts and various help for prisoners and staff of correctional institutions. We realize following socially significant projects: "christian television to russian prisoners", "christmas angel tree", "dental care for prisoners", "bibles for the imprisoned". Rbn has government backing to provide christian programming to prisons and orphanages. We are near to our target of providing rbn satellite receivers to every prison in russia, belarus, latvia and estonia so that inmates can watch christian programming. Prison authorities have noted the positive effect it has on offenders, with many being saved. We follow up by establishing prison chapels, pastoral care and counseling in prisons. We also have a mobile dental surgery and support the angel christmas tree project linking thousands of inmates with their families at christmas. Our support extends to the prisoners' families, providing care, food and counseling. We are also providing receivers to orphanages throughout russia so that children can enjoy three-hours of children's programs a day. Rbn continued doing a lot of work in israel for the 1.5 million russian speaking people living there. We are involved in feeding elderly and holocaust victims on a weekly basis. Providing food and fellowship with these people. Rbn is also participating in large events in remembrance of the many jews lost in during the world wars and helping to bring some comfort to t

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Professional fees 3,228 0 0 telephone and telecommunicati 17,679 0 0 fax 120 0 0 contract program related 1,487,516 0 0 total 1,508,543 0 0

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2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.05$0.38$2.09$2.24$0.15
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.02$0.54$2.52$2.15$0.37
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.19$0.03$0.16$1.96$2.13$0.17
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.01$0.33$1.94$1.92$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.01$0.32$1.90$1.69$0.21
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.02$0.11$1.76$1.76$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.02$0.12$1.78$1.78$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$1.91$1.85$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$2.04$2.09$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.08$1.38$1.37$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$1.16$1.15$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$1.16$1.19$0.03
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.00$0.09$1.03