Christian Broadcasting Network Inc
Cbn's mission is preaching the gospel of jesus christ into all the world.
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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.
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Cbn's mission is preaching the gospel of jesus christ into all the world.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChristian 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.
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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (25)
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Sentiment
NeutralPat Robertson, Founder of Christian Broadcasting Network, Dies at 93 - IMDb
Pat Robertson - Britannica
Christian Broadcasting Network slashes jobs amid challenging media landscape - Premier Christian News
CBN trims workforce, citing changing media landscape - The Roys Report
Christian Broadcasting Network Cuts Over 8% of US Jobs - MinistryWatch
Virginia Beach-based CBN announces layoffs, realignment plans - The Virginian-Pilot
Christian Broadcasting Network realigns workforce, cuts 8.4% of US jobs - WAVY.com
Christian Broadcasting Network cuts roughly 8.4% of U.S. workforce - 13newsnow.com
Layoffs announced at the Christian Broadcasting Network - 13newsnow.com
CBN to lay off 8.4% of US employees - Virginia Business
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- 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.
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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