2017-04-09T10:24:59-00:00 2016-12-31 Richard C Graves CPA LLC 103 Lawyers Row Suite 101 Centreville MD 21617 990 2016-01-01 232964829 SAT-7 North America SAT- 4107709804 PO Box 2770 Easton MD 21601 Peter Schulze Board Chairperson 2017-04-09 true Richard Graves CPA 4107588785 2017-04-09 X 72.45.8.62 2017-04-18 13:03:39 ED P 9567DDEBD237BF3B1BE9A3602677401ED825181A 9567DDEBD237BF3B1BE9A3602677401ED825181A 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Peter Schulze Board Chairperson 29509 Canvasback Drive Suite 101 Easton MD 21601 7427409 false true X www.SAT7.org X 1998 PA SAT-7 is a network of Christian media channels in the 3 major language groups of the MENA region, Arabic, Farsi and Turkish. 8 8 17 0 10358188 7417258 0 1897 7541 695 2610 10360780 7427409 7675589 5517793 0 1255522 1311051 153684 172908 1000647 972084 953131 10056879 7954883 303901 -527474 5077636 3243014 3014354 1707206 2063282 1535808 To provide the churches and Christians of the Middle East and North Africa with the opportunity to witness to Jesus Christ through inspirational, informative and educational television services. false false 6284740 SAT-7 USA was founded and exists to financially support the Christian satellite ministry of SAT-7 International in the Middle East and North Africa. SAT-7 USA works with individuals, churches, agencies and foundations throughout the United States to raise support for the broadcasts of SAT-7s Internationals four Channels, SAT-7 ARABIC, SAT-7 PARS, SAT-7 KIDS, and SAT-7 TURK. The channels broadcast informative and uplifting Christian programs in Arabic, Farsi and Turkish. The programs are high-quality, easily understood and culturally sensitive to the Middle Eastern population. This sensitivity is used to bridge the gaps in viewers common misconceptions of Christians in the Middle East. 6284740 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false true true false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false true 22 0 true 17 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false AZ CA CO FL GA IL IN KY MD MI MN MO NC NV NY OH PA TN TX WA X X X Ruth Thomas VP for Finance and Admi 4107709804 29509 Canvasback Drive Suite 101 Easton MD 21601 Mr Peter Schulze Board Chairperson 001.00 X 0 0 0 Mr Mark Schifferdecker Treasurer Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Rev Dr Habib Badr Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Mr Judson Riggs Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 David L Jones Secretary 001.00 X 0 0 0 Mrs Vickie Gillis Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Mr Gary Nagel Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Dr John Sharp Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Rex Rogers President 050.00 001.00 X X X 180000 0 32400 Ms Debra A Brink Senior Vice President 050.00 X X X 135482 0 19283 Mrs Ruth S Thomas VP for Finance Adminstration 050.00 X X X 116064 0 9925 Robert Weszely Area Development Officer 050.00 X 91534 0 23571 523080 85179 4 false true false Harvest Development & Media 19851 Yorba Linda Blvd Suite 204 Yorba Linda CA 92886 Writing 178733 Envision Marketing 148 Graves Mill Rd Leesburg VA 24502 Printing/Mailing 166003 2 7417258 7417258 7541 Misc Refunds, reimbursements or fees 900099 2610 2610 7427409 50025 50025 0 5467768 5467768 0 292989 80894 97009 115086 0 713050 296269 263764 153017 42212 15315 15331 11566 184107 70263 68147 45697 78693 28550 28581 21562 3461 1096 1619 746 21962 21962 8334 8334 0 172908 172908 0 0 0 158018 56547 52539 48932 0 0 56237 17141 24058 15038 0 0 354450 153898 57214 143338 0 0 26913 11029 5273 10611 9502 2896 4065 2541 Board of Directors Expenses 1878 1878 Communications 26198 9860 9861 6477 Printing Mailing and Publications 286178 23189 9861 253128 0 7954883 6284740 669496 1000647 3260460 2443053 1690608 687414 91914 81498 178577 147528 34654 31049 5077636 3243014 116380 95891 2897974 1611315 3014354 1707206 X 2031680 1512690 31602 23118 2063282 1535808 5077636 3243014 -527474 X false true X true false X 8506913 10505311 13057940 10358188 7417258 49845610 8506913 10505311 13057940 10358188 7417258 49845610 49845610 384 1385 1579 1897 7541 12786 16881 20799 19822 595 2610 60707 49919103 0.99850 0.99830 X 0.00000 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 6738 1123 5615 171839 146405 25434 31049 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes X 7427409 7427409 7427409 7954883 7954883 7954883 X 2 FIN48 Disclosure The Financial Statements effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken are recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. Interest and penalties, if any, are included in expenses in the statements of activities. As of December 31, 2016, SAT-7 had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. Middle East and North Africa 1 100 Program Services Satellite Broadcast TV 5467768 1 100 1 100 5467768 5467768 Middle East and North Africa Broadcast TV Facilities 8602638 Funds Transfer 1 false false false false false false Part I Line 3 SAT-7 USA supports the ground-based Satellite production facilities in Cyprus, Lebanon, Egypt, Turkey, and London. The International Administrative offices are in Cyprus. This organization is audited using international standards. Part II Line 1 Amounts to fund the Overseas Satellite and Broadcast facilities are transferred to the SAT-7 International operation using fund transfers. X X X X X false true SAT-7 Education and Development Inc PO Box 2770 Easton MD 21601 814373781 501c3 50000 Support 1 false false false false false false false Dr Rex Rogers President 180000 8077 24323 212400 Ms Debra A Brink Senior Vice President 135482 6854 12429 154765 Form 990, Part IV, Section A, Line 1-3, 11 Governing Body and Review Process of Form 990. Prior to the annual Spring Board Meeting, the Audit Committee Chair has recieved a draft copy of the Form 990 and the Audited Financial Statements for review. After the Audit Committee Chair reviews and meets with the Audit Committee, issues identified are resolved and the final Form 990 is prepared. During the annual Spring Board Meeting there is a specific Agenda item to review, discuss and approve the Form 990, as well as the Audited Financial Statements. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 12c SAT-7 USA monitors compliance with the Conflict of Interest Policy as follows Each year the Conflict of Interest Policy is completed by key employees and each member of the Board of Directors. Any items listed, whether true, preceived or real conflicts, are discussed and resolved within the Board to ensure compliance. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a and b Process of determining Compensation of Key Employees, CEO and Officers. Consultation with nationally recognized Non-Profit Specialists in Non-Profit Compensation standards for similar sized organizations and activities. The Board of Directors reviews all hiring decisions and compares compensation issues with other organizations using publically available information. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Public Disclosure of Governing Documents, Policies and Audited Financial Statements. On the Organizations website, all the above documents as required by Section 6104 are available. Also available on the website are links to request all the above information. Copies of all the above information has been provided to external organizations such as Charity Navigator, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability and others. false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false SAT-7 Educations and Development Inc b 50000 Amount of the check