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Christian Broadcasting Network Inc

Cbn's mission is preaching the gospel of jesus christ into all the world.

Religion Virginia Beach, VA EIN 540678752 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Christian Broadcasting Network Inc

The Christian Broadcasting Network is a global ministry committed to preparing the nations of the world for the coming of Jesus Christ through mass media and humanitarian outreach.

Founded
Headquarters
Virginia Beach, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X800
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1961

Mission

Cbn's mission is preaching the gospel of jesus christ into all the world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X800
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.19%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Christian Broadcasting Network Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Virginia Beach, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1960 and has been operating for 66 years. Its EIN is 540678752. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $300M in annual revenue. 114 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Christian Broadcasting Network Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 92/100.

Christian Broadcasting Network Inc is located in Virginia Beach, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1960 and has been active for 66 years.

Based on official tax filings, Christian Broadcasting Network Inc has $300M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Christian Broadcasting Network Inc is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $300M in annual revenue. The organization has 114 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Christian Broadcasting Network Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Christian Broadcasting Network Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Christian Broadcasting Network is a global ministry committed to preparing the nations of the world for the coming of Jesus Christ through mass media and humanitarian outreach. Christian Broadcasting Network Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1960.

Among religion charities registered in United States: Christian Broadcasting Network Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $300M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Christian Broadcasting Network Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 540678752, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

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Gordon Robertson
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Ae R••••••••
Director & SECRETARY
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Andrew W K•••
VICE PRESIDENT
BA
Barbara W R•••••
VICE PRESIDENT
BE
Benny Y••••
Director
BR
Bryant R•••••••••
PRODUCER & Director
CA
Caroline E••••••
VICE PRESIDENT (AS OF 5/1/23)
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Chris A M••••••• S•
VICE PRESIDENT
DA
Dan A•••••
DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGING EDITOR
DA
David A P••••••••
Director
DA
David B••••
SENIOR CORRESPONDENT
DA
David K G•••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
ED
Edie L W•••••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
GE
George T•••••
ANCHOR/SENIOR NEWS REPORTER
GG
Gg C••••••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
GO
Gordon P R••••••••
CHAIRMAN/CEO/PRESIDENT
GO
Gordon R••••••••
President
JA
James R B•••
VP/CFO
JA
James R B••• J•
VICE PRESIDENT/CFO
JA
Jay L C•••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
JE
Jennifer W•••••••
Director
JO
Jon W•••••••
ASSOC. GENERAL COUNSEL
JO
Joseph F F••••••••••
ASSOC. GENERAL COUNSEL
MA
Marvin B E••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
MG
Mg R••••••••
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD (UNTIL 6/8/23)
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Michael S••••••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Pat Robertson, Founder of Christian Broadcasting Network, Dies at 93 - IMDb
May 2026
www.imdb.com
Pat Robertson - Britannica
Apr 2026
www.britannica.com
Christian Broadcasting Network slashes jobs amid challenging media landscape - Premier Christian News
Feb 2026
premierchristian.news
CBN trims workforce, citing changing media landscape - The Roys Report
Feb 2026
roysreport.com
Christian Broadcasting Network Cuts Over 8% of US Jobs - MinistryWatch
Feb 2026
ministrywatch.com
Virginia Beach-based CBN announces layoffs, realignment plans - The Virginian-Pilot
Feb 2026
www.pilotonline.com
Christian Broadcasting Network realigns workforce, cuts 8.4% of US jobs - WAVY.com
Feb 2026
www.wavy.com
Christian Broadcasting Network cuts roughly 8.4% of U.S. workforce - 13newsnow.com
Feb 2026
www.13newsnow.com
Layoffs announced at the Christian Broadcasting Network - 13newsnow.com
Feb 2026
www.13newsnow.com
CBN to lay off 8.4% of US employees - Virginia Business
Feb 2026
virginiabusiness.com
Form filed
$282.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$300.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$294.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$317.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$313.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Christian Broadcasting Network Inc This page 86 $300.1 million -
Rebuilt Parish Inc 93 $1.6 million 98%
Behind the Scenes 93 $56,843 100%
Arch Ministries 93 $209,863 100%
Episcopal Peace Fellowship 93 $90,128 100%
Art of Family Living 93 $276,279 90%
Willow Christian Academy 93 $369,642 89%
Global Baptist Training Foundation Inc 90 $786,135 100%
Best Missions Inc 90 $229,194 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 114 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Christian Broadcasting Network Inc

What is Christian Broadcasting Network Inc?
Christian Broadcasting Network Inc is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Virginia Beach, United States. The Christian Broadcasting Network is a global ministry committed to preparing the nations of the world for the coming of Jesus Christ through mass media and humanitarian outreach.
When was Christian Broadcasting Network Inc founded?
Christian Broadcasting Network Inc was founded in 1960.
Who leads Christian Broadcasting Network Inc?
Gordon Robertson serves as President.
Where is Christian Broadcasting Network Inc located?
Headquartered in Virginia Beach, United States.
What is Christian Broadcasting Network Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Christian Broadcasting Network Inc trustworthy?
Christian Broadcasting Network Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Christian Broadcasting Network Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 540678752.
What is Christian Broadcasting Network Inc's website?
http://www.cbn.com