Liabilities / Assets
14th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 20-5393753
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
14th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
14th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
49th percentile
Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.
Asset Growth
94th percentile
Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
24th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.
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
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.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $3,126 | $106,103 | $109,229 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Bidnyuk | President | PT | $12,000 | $12,000 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Victoria Nikitina Shin | Secretary |
| Irina Slutskaya | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Region | Activity | Services | Offices | Employees | Spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East | Program Services | Broadcasting | 1 | 6 | $1,031,666 |
| Northwestern | Program Services | Broadcating | 1 | 50 | $455,850 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
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“-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”
“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”
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.