Bethesda Christian Broadcasting

“Dana Rasic, Mark Pluimer, Don Beard, Dan Vagle, Nathan Merrill, Sean Rice and Tom Workman serve as directors and officers of related entities which creates a business relationship.”

“Bethesda Ministries and Bethesda Foundation, both related 501(c)(3) organizations, are the two members.”

“The members each appoint the directors of the organization.”

“The Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and is reviewed in detail by the CFO and Accounting Manager. The final version of the Form 990 is distributed via email to the organization's board of directors for review and comments over a two day period prior to filing. Management answers all questions and incorporates changes, if necessary, into the Form 990 prior to filing. After two days, the review period is closed.”

“Conflict of interest forms are completed annually by officers, directors and key employees and are presented to the board for approval. When a potential conflict arises during the year, the officer, director or key employee is responsible for updating the conflict of interest form and the revised form is provided to the board for approval. If there are any conflicts of interest approved by the board, the individual with the conflict is precluded from participating in any discussions for decisions related to the transaction.”

“The organization utilizes the services of Payscale, Inc. to perform independent compensation studies for the Executive Director. The last study was performed in September 2016 and the results were provided to the board for their review and approval. The approval process is documented in the minutes. 15b - The organization does not compensate any other officers or key employees. Therefore, this line was answered no in accordance with the instructions.”

“The consolidated audit, governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

“Officer and Director Compensation: Many of the officers and directors provide services to affiliated organizations. The hours shown are specific to the organization, but the compensation is total compensation for services provided to all of the affiliated organizations.”

“Independent Board Members: Board member, Daniel C. Vagle was compensated solely for services provided in his capacity as a member of the governing body. Therefore he is an independent member of the board.”

“We exist to impact people for Christ and equip them to put their faith into action. Our primary activity is operating Christian FM radio stations.”

“Concert Honorariums: Program service expenses 169,886. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 169,886. Other professional fees: Program service expenses 22,345. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,345. Other fees: Program service expenses 68,180. Management and general expenses 16,716. Fundraising expenses 1,440. Total expenses 86,336. Consulting fees: Program service expenses 6,898. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,898.”

“The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed since the prior year.”