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Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a |
As part of a reorganization, fifteen members retired from the Board of Directors and two new members were elected to the Board. Retiring Board members: - Anthony Wauterlek - Daniel Villanueva - Dr Joan Singleton - Dr R Alber Mohler - Eric Pillmore - Greg King - Heather Washburne - James D Daly - Kim Robinson - Lee Torrence - Paul Nelson - Rev Dr Ken Fentress - Richard Lytle - Robert E Hamby CPA - Tricia Esser New Board members: - Thomas A Minnery - Steve Taylor |
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Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 |
Form 990 was reviewed in detail by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. A copy of the 990 was provided to all Board members before filing. Form 990 was reviewed by the organization9s outside CPA firm and outside legal counsel. |
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Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c |
The Conflict of Interest Policy is reviewed annually during a Board of Directors meeting. Annual Disclosure Statements are signed by Directors, Officers and all Employees. |
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CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a |
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determines compensation of the organization9s CEO by reviewing comparable data and contemporaneous documentation. The committee also annually reviews the compensation of other officers and key employees. These deliberations and decisions regarding officer compensation are documented annually. |
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Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b |
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determines compensation of the organization9s CEO by reviewing comparable data and contemporaneous documentation. The committee also annually reviews the compensation of other officers and key employees. These deliberations and decisions regarding officer compensation are documented annually. The voting members of this committee are independent Directors of the organization9s Board of Directors. |
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Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 |
The organization makes its organizing documents available by written request. Also, the organization makes its financial statements and Forms 990 available on its website. |
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Audited by an independent accountant Part XII line 2b |
Audit Committee of the Board of Directors The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors reviews the results of the annual financial audit. The committee oversees the selection of the independent auditors. |
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Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2 |
During the current year, CitizenLink began its CitizenLink Radio program, a daily (five days a week) two-minute radio program which delivers pro-family news and commentary from a uniquely Christian perspective. We offer context for news you hear elsewhere, and also share stories of interest to a Christian audience that you won9t hear in the mainstream news media. |
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Estimate of average hours per week devoted to related organizations Part VII Col B |
Average hours per week devoted to related organizations as employees of a related organization, the following individuals listed on form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a devoted an average of 45 hours per week to the related organization: Clark Miller Ken Windebank Robert Wood Stanley R John |
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General explanation attachment |
Organization9s mission (Part I, line 1) Providing an educational service toward the end of strengthening the family in its varied dimensions. Organization9s mission (Part III, line 1) CitizenLink was organized as a religious corporation on April 2, 2004, and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under the Colorado Nonprofit Corporation Act for religious purposes. CitizenLink was formed to provide an educational service to parents and others who are concerned with healthy family living, toward the end of strengthening the family in its varied dimensions. The primary means of accomplishing these goals are radio broadcasts, periodical articles, direct mail to voters, the internet and events that share the message with members, churches, and the public at large in the United States. CitizenLink is active in the promotion of social welfare by addressing the Christian community and the Christian9s responsibility in the public policy arena, both locally and nationally. The organization uses regular media channels; such as radio, television, periodicals, the internet, and events to discuss critical legislation and policy matters that significantly impact Christian worldview issues. The organization is also used as a vehicle to discuss practical means for Christians to become educated and involved in public policy matters. The organization encourages Christians to be aware of and involved in their civic duties. CitizenLink focuses on policy matters such as: federal and state constitutional amendments to protect marriage as an institution between one man and one woman, the protection of human life in all its various forms, and the appropriate role of state and federal judicial systems as designed by the founding fathers of the United States of America. Broadcast activities for FYE September 30, 2013 Jim Daly, Tom Minnery and other CitizenLink employees have used radio and television to educate and discuss critical legislative matters (including how listeners and viewers can become more actively involved) important to strengthening the family and providing a cultural foundation where the Gospel of Jesus Christ can be shared and accepted freely. Some of these broadcasts, paid for and provided by CitizenLink, used broadcast channels of the Focus on the Family and Family News in Focus. Magazine & periodical activities for FYE September 30, 2013 The CitizenLink web site provides a biblical perspective on national and local news as well as offering techniques for grassroots activism. The CitizenLink daily update e-mail, created by the public policy staff, offers a Christian perspective on significant current events and legislation, as well as 4action items4 that offer resources for further involvement. Religious/educational/social welfare specific activities for FYE September 30, 2013: In addition to its focus on policy matters, as a religious organization, CitizenLink was formed to propagate the Gospel of Jesus Christ and provide educational services to strengthen the family. For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, CitizenLink employees worked in association with Focus on the Family employees to conduct the following program services: Broadcast : Focus on the Family Broadcast (www.focusonthefamily.com/radio) The Focus on the Family program offers real-life, Bible-based insights for everyday families, with real help for marriage and parenting from families who are in the trenches with you. Hosted by Jim Daly and John Fuller. The vast radio network carrying the daily Focus on the Family (FOF) broadcast continues to expand in the number of facilities and programs offered - heard on nearly 2,000 facilities (which include terrestrial stations, their translators, satellite radio and streams) in North America, with an estimated 700 outlets via streaming stations and other internet channels. The daily releases for the program exceeds 4,000. In addition to the U.S., the program is heard on nearly 400 additional facilities around the world. From the daily English program, a daily 15-minute program is excerpted, scripted and then translated into French, Russian, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Spanish, airing on over 951 facilities across Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Latin America. This daily broadcast is offered as a resource on audio CD, Podcast, MP3, online streaming audio, and via a mobile app. The daily Focus on the Family program is also available on Salem Communication9s OnePlace.com website, TuneIn and Stitcher along with other web locations. Online Ministries: Focus on the Family Website (www.focusonthefamily.com) The flagship web site for Focus on the Family draws an average audience of about 870,000 unique visitors per month, providing our constituents with ready access to reliable, practical, time tested advice on marriage, parenting, life challenges and more. Through online articles, blogs, broad |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.