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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Mission
Cbn's mission is preaching the gospel of jesus christ into all the world.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Christian Broadcasting Network Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1960, it is among the oldest religion charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 34,283 religion charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $282M in annual revenue. 114 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Christian Broadcasting Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 540678752. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Christian Broadcasting Network Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
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 $282M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for religion charities in United States. 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 $282M 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Christian Broadcasting Network Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $282M 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
7 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Pat Robertson, Founder of Christian Broadcasting Network, Dies at 93 - IMDb
Christian Broadcasting Network slashes jobs amid challenging media landscape - Premier Christian News
Christian Broadcasting Network Cuts Over 8% of US Jobs - MinistryWatch
Layoffs announced at the Christian Broadcasting Network - 13newsnow.com
Christian Broadcasting Network realigns workforce, cuts 8.4% of US jobs - WAVY.com
Christian Broadcasting Network layoffs cut a few dozen local jobs - WTKR
Christian Broadcasting Network cuts roughly 8.4% of U.S. workforce - 13newsnow.com
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 114 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1960
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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, VA, United States.
- What is Christian Broadcasting Network Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Christian Broadcasting Network Inc trustworthy?
- Christian Broadcasting Network Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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