2015-04-21T04:02:03-00:00 2014-12-31 Richard C Graves CPA LLC 110-A Broadway PO Box 161 Centreville MD 216170161 990 2014-01-01 232964829 SAT-7 North America SAT- 4107709804 PO Box 2770 Easton MD 21601 Peter Schulze Board Chairperson 2015-04-21 true Richard Graves CPA 4107588785 2015-04-21 X 2014 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z Peter Schulze Board Chairperson 24 West Dover Street Easton MD 21601 13079341 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. 7 7 14 0 10505311 13057940 0 1385 1579 20799 19822 10527495 13079341 8368332 10176535 0 986108 1154235 93887 194417 949132 941827 929733 10390154 12454920 137341 624421 3152480 4121249 2017520 2361868 1134960 1759381 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 10895037 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 five Channels, SAT-7 ARABIC, SAT-7 PARS, SAT-7 KIDS, SAT-7 PLUS, 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. 10895037 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 false false false false false 15 0 false 14 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 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 24 W Dover St Easton MD 21601 Mr Peter Schulze Board Chairperson 001.00 X 0 0 0 Ms Phyllis Smith Treasurer Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Rev Dr Habib Badr Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Mr James Blankemeyer Board Vice Chairperson 001.00 X 0 0 0 David L Jones Secretary 001.00 X 0 0 0 Mr Alan Loeffler Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Mr Gary Nagel Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Mr Mark Schifferdecker Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Rex Rogers President 050.00 X X X 167228 33070 0 Ms Debra A Brink Senior Vice President 050.00 X X X 126370 18026 0 Mrs Ruth S Thomas VP for Finance Adminstration 050.00 X X X 102023 9518 0 Robert Weszely Area Development Officer 050.00 X 82470 27124 0 478091 87738 4 false true false JFA Productions 2030 Rosita Ave Burbank CA 92886 Production-IO 148485 Envision Marketing 148 Graves Mill Rd Leesburg VA 24502 Printing/Mailing 183911 Harvest Development & Media 19851 Yorba Linda Blvd Suite 204 Yorba Linda CA 92886 Writing 116217 Hovespain Ministries Inc 2030 Rosita Ave Burbank CA 91504 Production-IO 118386 4 13057940 13057940 1579 Misc Refunds, reimbursements or fees 900099 19822 19822 13079341 10500 10500 0 10166035 10166035 0 275172 75975 91109 108088 0 598702 255623 214677 128402 280361 107374 100427 72560 0 0 0 8872 8872 20729 20729 0 194417 194417 0 13284 937 11709 638 0 162864 45051 53690 64123 0 0 61615 18780 26359 16476 0 0 286546 121650 49001 115895 0 0 32258 13851 4791 13616 8866 2702 3793 2371 Board of Directors Expenses 3532 3532 Communications 22056 8476 8176 5404 Printing Mailing and Publications 309111 68083 13886 227142 0 12454920 10895037 610751 949132 2250288 1727423 761986 2274525 104361 89945 277592 248236 35845 29356 3152480 4121249 90174 96103 1927346 2265765 2017520 2361868 X 1081715 1370915 53245 388466 1134960 1759381 3152480 4121249 624421 X false true X true false X 8896462 8668405 8506913 10505311 13057940 49635031 8896462 8668405 8506913 10505311 13057940 49635031 49635031 2315 2451 384 1385 1579 8114 2355 19791 16881 20799 19822 79648 49722793 0.99820 0.99820 X 0.00000 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false -7735 277592 253129 29356 29356 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes X 13079341 13079341 13079341 12454920 12454920 12454920 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, 2014, 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 10166035 1 100 1 100 10166035 10166035 Middle East and North Africa Broadcast TV Facilities 9827616 Funds Transfer 1 false false false false false false Part I Line 3 SAT-7 USA supports the ground based Satellite prodcution 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 Satellite and Broadcast facilities are transferred to the International operation using fund transfers. X X X X X false true Heart of Lebanon 10000 Book Support 1 true true false false false false false false false false false false Dr Rex Rogers President 167228 7179 25891 200298 Form 990, Part IV, Section A, Line 1-3, 11 Governing Body and Review Process of Form 990. Prior to the annual Board Meeting in April, 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 review and meeting with the Audit Committee, and issues identified are resolved and the final Form 990 are prepared. During the Annual Board Meeting in April there is a specific Agendas 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 employess 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 insure compliance. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a and b Process of determining Compensation of Key Employees, CEO and Officers. Consultation with National recognized Non-Profit Specialists in Non-Profit Compensation standards for similar sized organizations and activities. The Board of Directors reviews all hiring decisions and 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.