Focus on the Family and CitizenLink 2010 Annual Report Consolidated Financial Statements with Independent Auditors’ Report September 30, 2010 and 2009 CLICK H ER E T O BEGIN Table of Contents T Jim Daly’s Letter Independent Auditors’ Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Audited Financial Statements Consolidated Statements of Financial Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Consolidated Statements of Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Supplemental Information Independent Auditors’ Report on Supplemental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Consolidating Statement of Financial Position - September 30, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Consolidating Statement of Financial Position - September 30, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Consolidating Statement of Activities - Year Ended September 30, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Consolidating Statement of Activities - Year Ended September 30, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 N EX T PA GE Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Guidelines for Fund-Raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Consolidated Statements of Financial Positon (in thousands) September 30, 2010 2009 Assets: Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents Investments Accounts receivable - net Inventory Pledges receivable Prepaid expenses $ Property and equipment - net Film production costs - net Other assets Endowment assets Total Assets 16,428 5,471 778 309 1,010 2,940 26,936 $ 47,613 2,637 4,946 115 25,984 5,605 838 487 1,087 2,530 36,531 49,267 3,810 4,832 106 $ 82,247 $ 94,546 $ 4,798 6,017 3,007 443 14,265 $ 4,236 5,591 2,201 429 12,457 Liabilities and Net Assets: Current liabilities: Accounts payable Accrued expenses Deferred revenue Current portion of charitable gift annuity liability NEX T PA G E PR E V I O US PA G E Charitable gift annuity liability - net of current portion Total liabilities Net assets: Unrestricted: Operations Equity in property and equipment CO N T E N T S PA G E Q UI T Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted Total net assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets 6 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements $ 3,143 17,408 3,256 15,713 14,919 47,613 62,532 25,921 49,267 75,188 2,216 91 64,839 3,554 91 78,833 82,247 $ 94,546 2010 201 20 010 F Focu ocu cuss on ccu on the the h Fam Family Fa ily an aand nd Citi Citiizen zzeenLin inkk Annnu in nnuual al Re Reeppor Rep ortt Consolidated Statements of Activities (in thousands) Year Ended September 30, Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted $ 92,888 7,771 1,949 1,030 292 1,008 60 405 $ 9,189 - 24 105,427 2010 Permanently Restricted Total Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted 2009 Permanently Restricted Total Support and Revenue: Contributions Sales Royalty and licensing revenue Institute income Investment income Event revenue Membership dues Other revenue Change in value of charitable gift annuities - $ 102,077 7,771 1,949 1,030 292 1,008 60 405 $ 119,376 7,773 1,558 1,363 316 1,416 92 222 9,189 - 24 114,616 (48) 132,068 1,715 8,812 115,954 (1,715) (8,812) (1,338) - 114,616 18,740 15,672 16,558 15,119 8,256 5,825 7,664 21,673 109,507 - - Supporting activities: General and administrative Fund-raising Total Expenses 8,789 10,314 128,610 - Change in Net Assets (12,656) Net Assets, Beginning of Year 75,188 Net assets released: Time restrictions Purpose restrictions Total Support and Revenue $ $ 6,932 - $ - $ 126,308 7,773 1,558 1,363 316 1,416 92 222 6,932 - (48) 139,000 1,653 6,834 140,555 (1,653) (6,834) (1,555) - 139,000 18,740 15,672 16,558 15,119 8,256 5,825 7,664 21,673 109,507 20,446 24,159 13,851 11,854 8,484 5,976 4,037 26,110 114,917 - - 20,446 24,159 13,851 11,854 8,484 5,976 4,037 26,110 114,917 - 8,789 10,314 128,610 11,588 11,320 137,825 - - 11,588 11,320 137,825 (1,338) - (13,994) 2,730 (1,555) - 1,175 3,554 91 78,883 72,458 5,109 91 77,658 91 $ 64,839 91 78,833 Expenses: NEX T PA G E PR E V I O US PA G E CO N T E N T S PA G E Q UI T Program services: Broadcasts Resources Publications Correspondence Public policy awareness Internet Events Other ministries Net Assets, End of Year 7 $ See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 62,532 $ 2,216 $ $ 75,188 $ 3,554 $ 2010 201 20 010 F Focu ocu cuss on ccu on the the h Fam Family Fa ily an aand nd Citi Citiizen zzeenLin inkk Annnu in nnuual al Re Reeppor Rep ortt Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) Year Ended September 30, 2010 2009 Operating Activities: Change in net assets Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment Amortization of film production costs Actuarial change in charitable gift annuity liability Payments on charitable gift annuities Gift portion of charitable gift annuities Realized loss on sale, disposal, and abandonment of assets Noncash contributions Net realized and unrealized gains on investments Changes in operating assets: Accounts receivable Inventory Prepaid expenses Pledges receivable Other assets Changes in operating liabilities: Accounts payable Accrued expenses Deferred revenue Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities $ (13,994) $ 1,175 6,979 2,130 (72) 442 10 (1,907) (260) 5,728 302 (71) 437 (117) 367 (1,482) (229) 60 178 (410) 77 (114) 1,535 2,787 1,016 716 (500) 562 426 806 (5,087) (2,408) 657 1,110 11,023 (5,355) (230) 2,522 20 (957) (4,000) (5,318) (275) 18,929 18 (1,316) 12,038 (27) (442) (469) (2,000) 275 (77) (437) (2,239) Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents (9,556) 20,822 Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year 25,984 5,162 Investing Activities: NEX T PA G E PR E V I O US PA G E CO N T E N T S PA G E Q UI T Purchases of property and equipment Purchases of investments Proceeds from sales of investments (contributed and purchased) Proceeds from sale of assets Payments for film production Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities Financing Activities: Net payment on operating line of credit Issuance of charitable gift annuities Charitable gift annuity maturities Payments on charitable gift annuities Net Cash Used by Financing Activities Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year 8 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements $ 16,428 $ 25,984 2010 201 20 010 F Focu ocu cuss on ccu on the the h Fam Family Fa ily an aand nd Citi Citiizen zzeenLin inkk Annnu in nnuual al Re Reeppor Rep ortt Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 2010 Focus on the Family and CitizenLink NE XT PAGE Annual Report PREVI OUS PAGE CO NT E NT S PAGE QUI T 2010 Focus on the Family and CitizenLink Annual Report Models used for illustrative purposes only. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009 1. Nature of Organizations: These consolidated financial statements include Focus on the Family and CitizenLink, previously known as Focus on the Family Action, Inc., (collectively, referred to as Focus). Focus on the Family (FOF) is a non-denominational religious organization whose primary objective is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by helping to preserve traditional values and the institution of the family. The primary means of accomplishing these goals are radio broadcasts, periodicals, books, films, videos, internet and events which share the message with constituents, schools, churches and the public at large in the United States, as well as around the world. The primary sources of revenue are contributions from individuals, businesses and foundations, and sales of books and audio-visual materials. FOF is organized as a nonprofit religious corporation under the laws of California and operates under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is not a private foundation under Section 509(a). CitizenLink (CL) was organized as a religious corporation on April 2, 2004, and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under the Colorado Nonprofit Corporation Act for religious purposes. CL was formed for the express purpose of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to provide an educational service to parents and others who are concerned with healthy family living, toward the end of strengthening the family in its varied dimensions. NEX T PA G E PR E V I O US PA G E CO N T E N T S PA G E Q UI T CL is active in the promotion of social welfare by addressing the Christian community and the Christian’s responsibility in the public policy arena, both locally and nationally. CL uses regular media channels, such as radio, television, periodicals, the internet, and events to discuss critical legislation and policy matters that significantly impact Christian world view issues. CL is a vehicle to discuss practical means for Christians to become educated and involved in public policy matters. CL encourages Christians to be aware of and involved in their civic duties. CL is a membership organization that is supported by members who are dedicated to the defense of moral values and the institution of the family. Membership is open to the public and is attained by the annual affirmation of joining as a member and paying the annual membership dues of $1. 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Focus uses estimates and assumptions in preparing the combined financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of any contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. Actual results could vary from the estimates that were assumed in preparing the consolidated financial statements. The significant accounting policies followed are described below to enhance the usefulness of the consolidated financial statements to the reader. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the consolidated financial resources and activities of Focus on the Family and CitizenLink. All material transactions and balances between the entities have been eliminated in the consolidation. In 1983, a related entity, Focus on the Family (Canada) Association, was formed under the nonprofit laws of Canada. In addition, FOF works with several other related organizations throughout the world. These related organizations are legally separate from FOF, and each organization is governed by an independent board of directors; therefore, the assets, liabilities, net assets and results of their activities have not been included in this report. Cash and Cash Equivalents Focus considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Cash includes demand deposit accounts, commercial paper, and money market accounts recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. These accounts may, at times, exceed federally insured limits. Focus has not experienced any losses in such accounts. Investments Investments are carried at fair market value, with realized and unrealized gains and losses included as unrestricted revenue in the consolidated statements of activities. Donated investments are recorded at the fair market value on the date of donation and thereafter carried in accordance with the above provisions. CL focuses on policy matters such as: federal and state constitutional amendments to protect marriage as an institution between one man and one woman, the protection of human life in all its various forms, and the appropriate role of state and federal judicial systems as designed by the founding fathers of the United States of America. CL operates under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. As such, contributions made to CL are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes. 10 10 2010 201 20 010 F Focu ocu cuss on ccu on the the h Fam Family Fa ily an aand nd Citi Citiizen zzeenLin inkk Annnu in nnuual al Re Reeppor Rep ortt Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued): Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable consist primarily of receivables from events, licensees, trade sales, and related international organizations. Accounts receivable are net of an allowance for uncollectible accounts of $288,000 and $252,000 as of September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained at a level that, in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb possible losses. The amount is based upon an analysis of overall trade receivables by management that includes, but is not limited to, the historical experience of payment patterns from the customer, financial condition of the customer, other known facts and circumstances and general economic conditions. This process is based on estimates, and ultimately losses may vary from current estimates. As changes in estimates occur, adjustments to the level of the allowance are recorded in the provision for doubtful accounts in the period in which they become known. Receivables are written off when all methods of collection have been exhausted. Inventory Inventory consists of books, literature, and audio-visual materials, which are recorded at the lower of cost or market, using the weighted-average cost method (this method approximates the first-in first-out methodology). Pledges Receivable NEX T PA G E PR E V I O US PA G E CO N T E N T S PA G E Q UI T 11 11 operations for the period. Depreciation and amortization are provided using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets: Estimated Useful Lives Land improvements Buildings and building improvements Furniture and equipment Website 10 years 20-30 years 3-7 years 3 years Operating Line of Credit In 2009, FOF established a line of credit with a bank of $15,000,000, expiring on February 1, 2011. Advances under the agreements bear interest at the rate of Lender’s Prime Rate (the “Index”), which was 4.0% as of September 30, 2010. The line of credit is collateralized by real property. As of September 30, 2010, there was no outstanding balance on the line of credit and there were no borrowings during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010. Deferred Income Pledges receivable are unconditional promises to give that are recognized as assets and support in the period made and are recorded at their estimated net present value. The recorded value includes an allowance for uncollectible amounts of $296,000 and $447,000 as of September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. This allowance is calculated based on the historical collectability of the related pledges. Deferred revenue is recorded for the unearned portion of subscriptions, event pre-registrations, Focus Leadership InstituteTM tuition, advertising, and the advance royalties received on book and film resources. Revenue is recognized as earned; when the related products are fulfilled and classes or events are held. Film Production Costs Classes of Net Assets Film production costs are amortized over the estimated period during which the related income is expected to be earned (three to five years). At September 30, 2010 and 2009, accumulated amortization was $26,978,000 and $25,684,000, respectively. Focus periodically reviews film production costs for impairment, retirement, or abandonment. Upon impairment, retirement, or abandonment, the cost of the assets disposed of and the related accumulated amortization are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected. The net assets of Focus are reported in the following categories: Property and Equipment-Net Property and equipment-net are recorded on the basis of cost, or estimated fair value if donated. Focus capitalizes most purchases in excess of $2,500, with lesser amounts expensed in the year purchased. Software purchases are capitalized if the amount is in excess of $100,000. Upon retirement or sale, the cost of the assets disposed of and the related accumulated amortization are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in Unrestricted net assets - amounts currently available for use in the ministries of Focus and resources invested in property and equipment. Temporarily restricted net assets - unexpended, donor-restricted contributions and pledges receivable for special projects and contributions with time restrictions attached. Permanently restricted net assets - unexpended endowment fund subject to restriction of gift instruments requiring that the principal be invested in perpetuity. 2010 201 20 010 F Focu ocu cuss on ccu on the the h Fam Family Fa ily an aand nd Citi Citiizen zzeenLin inkk Annnu in nnuual al Re Reeppor Rep ortt Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009 2. Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (continued): Classes of Net Assets, continued The management of Focus has interpreted the Colorado Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) as requiring the preservation of the fair value of the original gift as of the gift date of the donor restricted endowment funds absent explicit donor stipulations to the contrary. As a result of this interpretation, Focus classifies as permanently restricted net assets (a) the original value of the gifts donated to the permanent endowment, and (b) the original value of subsequent gifts to the permanent endowment. Thus the permanently restricted net assets reflect the historical cost value of the endowment. Focus has a policy consistent with the intent of the endowment agreement. The primary investment objective of endowment funds is to follow those policies that will preserve the principal value, provide predictable income and, to the extent possible with prudence, increase the principal to offset the long-term effects of inflation. Accordingly, over the long-term, Focus expects the current spending policy to allow its endowment to grow on an annual basis. Actual results in any given year may vary. Support and Revenue Contributions are recorded when made, which may be when cash is received or unconditionally promised, or when ownership of donated assets is transferred to Focus. Contributions restricted by the donor for a specific purpose are recorded as support in the temporarily restricted class of net assets until funds have been expended for the purpose specified. Upon satisfaction of the purpose restriction, temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the consolidated statements of activities as net assets released from restrictions. NEX T PA G E PR E V I O US PA G E CO N T E N T S PA G E Q UI T Focus, through media and various publications, offers ministry-related materials to the public. These materials are available whether or not a contribution is made; however, a suggested donation is requested. During the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, material costs of $717,000 and $2,015,000 were incurred, respectively, and are included in resources expense in the consolidated statements of activities. Focus and Christian Book Distributers (CBD) commenced operation of its Strategic Alliance agreement on January 30, 2009. Under the alliance agreement, CBD provides ministry resource fulfillment services for catalog, telephone and online orders for Focus constituents. In connection with the CBD alliance, Focus has changed to the sales model for ministry resource distribution which allows Focus to offer a wider range of ministry resources at competitive prices, while extending discounts, promotions and payment opportunities. materials sales were $2,016,000 and $2,870,000, for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. These costs are included in resources expense in the consolidated statements of activities. Functional Allocation of Expenditures The cost of providing the various programs has been summarized on a functional basis in the consolidated statements of activities. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated among the program services and supporting activities benefited. Advertising, Promotion, and Circulation Costs Focus uses advertising, promotion, and circulation costs to distribute information regarding programs among the audiences served. These costs, expensed as incurred, are as follows (in thousands): Year Ended September 30, 2010 2009 Advertising Promotion Circulation costs $ 260 947 1,456 $ 458 1,414 1,007 $ 2,663 $ 2,879 Recently Issued Accounting Standards On October 1, 2009, Focus adopted the new provisions of the Income Tax Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). These provisions clarify the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions and prescribe guidance related to the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The tax benefit from an uncertain tax position is only recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position if the tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon an examination, based on the technical merits of the position. Interest and penalties, if any, are included in expenses in the consolidated statements of activities. As of September 30, 2010, Focus had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. Sales consist primarily of books and audio-visual materials made to Focus constituents, distributors and institutions. Costs of books and audio-visual 12 12 2010 201 20 010 F Focu ocu cuss on ccu on the the h Fam Family Fa ily an aand nd Citi Citiizen zzeenLin inkk Annnu in nnuual al Re Reeppor Rep ortt Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009 3. Fair Value Measurements: 2009 Fair Value Measurements Using (in thousands) Effective October 1, 2008, Focus adopted the new provisions of the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The new provisions have been applied prospectively as of the beginning of the year. These standards establish a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This hierarchy consists of three broad levels: Level 1 inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and have the highest priority, Level 2 inputs consist of observable inputs other than quoted prices for identical assets, and Level 3 inputs have the lowest priority. Focus uses appropriate valuation techniques based on the available inputs to measure the fair value of its investments. When available, Focus measures fair value using Level 1 inputs because they generally provide the most reliable evidence of fair value. Level 3 inputs are only used when Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available. The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at September 30: 2010 Fair Value Measurements Using (in thousands) Fair Value NEX T PA G E PR E V I O US PA G E CO N T E N T S PA G E Fair Value Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Investments: Equities $ Fixed income securities $ Equity mutual funds $ 1,310 2,487 1,772 $ $ $ 1,310 2,487 1,772 $ $ $ - $ $ $ - Other assets: Cash surrender value of life insurance policy $ 4,621 $ - $ 4,621 $ - Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used in the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 Fair Value Measurements The fair values of fixed income securities and equity securities are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Investments: Equities $ Fixed income securities $ Equity mutual funds $ 1,424 2,425 1,655 $ $ $ 1,424 2,425 1,655 $ $ $ - $ $ $ - Other assets: Cash surrender value of life insurance policy $ 4,927 $ - $ 4,927 $ - Level 2 Fair Value Measurements The fair values of the cash surrender value of life insurance is based on observable inputs other than the quoted prices included in Level 1 and thus are based on yields for securities and assets of comparable maturity, quality, and type as obtained from market makers. Level 3 Fair Value Measurements The fair value of items identified as Level 3 is estimated from unobservable inputs. Focus has no Level 3 assets or liabilities as of September 30, 2010 and 2009. Q UI T 13 13 2010 201 20 010 F Focu ocu cuss on ccu on the the h Fam Family Fa ily an aand nd Citi Citiizen zzeenLin inkk Annnu in nnuual al Re Reeppor Rep ortt Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009 4. Investments: 5. Pledges Receivable: Investments at estimated fair value consist of (in thousands): Pledges receivable consist of (in thousands): September 30, 2010 Equities $ September 30, 2010 2009 2009 6 $ 19 Due in less than one year Less allowance for uncollectible amounts National gift annuities: Fixed income securities 1,971 2,040 Equities 1,418 1,291 Equity mutual funds 1,294 1,382 33 91 4,716 4,804 Equity mutual funds 314 335 Fixed income securities 282 289 Money market accounts 14 18 610 642 Money market accounts California gift annuities: Wisconsin gift annuities: Fixed income securities 109 Money market accounts NEX T PA G E $ 112 30 28 139 140 5,471 5,47 71 $ 5,605 5 ,605 5 $ 1,306 (296) $ 1,581 (494) $ 1,010 $ 1,087 6. Property and Equipment-Net: Property and equipment-net consists of (in thousands): September 30, 2010 2009 Land Land improvements Buildings and building improvements Furniture and equipment Website Accumulated depreciation and amortization $ 8,254 3,872 51,881 42,728 3,484 $ (65,738) 44,481 3,132 Construction in progress $ 47,613 8,254 3,900 51,811 50,581 3,055 (69,299) 48,302 965 $ 49,267 7. Other Assets: Other assets consist of (in thousands): PR E V I O US PA G E Investment income consists of (in thousands): September 30, 2010 2009 Year Ended September 30, CO N T E N T S PA G E 2010 Interest and dividends $ Realized and unrealized gains Q UI T 14 14 2009 32 $ 260 $ 292 87 229 $ 316 Cash surrender value of life insurance policy Deferred expenses Note receivable $ 4,927 19 - $ 4,621 206 5 $ 4,946 $ 4,832 2010 201 20 010 F Focu ocu cuss on ccu on the the h Fam Family Fa ily an aand nd Citi Citiizen zzeenLin inkk Annnu in nnuual al Re Reeppor Rep ortt Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009 8. Endowment Assets: 10. Temporarily Restricted Net Assets: Endowment assets consist of (in thousands): Temporarily restricted net assets consist of the following (in thousands): September 30, 2010 2009 Fixed income securities Equity mutual funds Money market funds September 30, 2010 2009 $ 63 47 5 $ 46 55 5 $ 115 $ 106 Pledges receivable Sanctity of life programs Reserve for annuities Other temporary restrictions Strengthen family resources 9. Charitable Gift Annuities: Upon receipt of charitable gift annuities, the actuarially computed present value of future payments is recognized as a liability, and the difference between the liability and the face value of the annuity is recognized as an unrestricted contribution. Subsequently, annuities payable are revalued annually using the federal mortality rates and discount factors applied at inception. Assets funding charitable gift annuities are included in investments. Change in value of charitable gift annuities consists of (in thousands): Year Ended September 30, 2010 2009 NEX T PA G E Payments on charitable gift annuities Actuarial change in charitable gift annuity liability Charitable gift annuity maturities Net investment income $ CO N T E N T S PA G E Q UI T 15 15 $ 72 27 367 $ PR E V I O US PA G E (442) 24 (437) 71 77 241 $ (48) $ 1,010 636 374 102 94 $ 1,087 759 408 566 734 $ 2,216 $ 3,554 11. Operating Leases: Focus’ lease agreements cover certain facilities and equipment requirements. Lease terms generally provide that Focus is to pay, in addition to the minimum rentals summarized below, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and utilities associated with the leased properties. Rent expense under operating leases for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, was $310,000 and $374,000, respectively. Future minimum lease payments for the year ending September 30, 2011 are $52,000. 12. Retirement Plan: FOF sponsors a defined contribution retirement plan under section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code covering substantially all regular, full-time employees meeting certain eligibility requirements. FOF provides a matching discretionary contribution of 3% to 6% of participant compensation, depending on years of service. It is FOF’s policy to fund the retirement plan costs. Total contributions for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, were $1,232,000 and $1,211,000, respectively. CL sponsors a defined contribution retirement plan under section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code covering substantially all regular, full-time employees meeting eligibility requirements. CL provides a discretionary matching contribution from 3% to 6% of participant compensation, depending on years of service. It is CL’s policy to fund retirement plan costs. Total contributions for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, were $110,000 and $89,000, respectively. 2010 201 20 010 F Focu ocu cuss on ccu on the the h Fam Family Fa ily an aand nd Citi Citiizen zzeenLin inkk Annnu in nnuual al Re Reeppor Rep ortt Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009 13. Allocation of Joint Costs: During the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, Focus incurred joint costs for informational materials and activities that included fund-raising appeals. These programs include various newsletters, magazines, and constituent relations. Costs associated with the various programs have been allocated in the consolidated statements of activities according to their functional classification as follows (in thousands): Year Ended September 30, 2010 2009 Program services: Publications Resources Public policy awareness Other ministries Certain expenses of FOF’s are reimbursed by a corporation owned by FOF’s founder and chairman emeritus. Expenses reimbursed under this agreement amounted to $5,000 and $14,000 for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Certain expenses of FOF’s were paid by a corporation owned by FOF’s founder and chairman emeritus and were reimbursed by FOF. During the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, FOF reimbursed expenses of $12,000 and $28,000, respectively. In addition, CL pledged a gift of $1,000,000 to Family Talk, a ministry that FOF founder and cahirman emeritus founded of which $750,000 was paid during the fiscal year and $250,000 was accrued at September 30, 2010. FOF also donated several previously broadcasted radio shows to Family Talk which carried no book value. 15. Commitments: $ Fund-raising 7,118 3,929 1,651 550 13,248 $ 1,943 $ 15,191 6,887 5,417 1,872 629 14,805 3,255 $ 18,060 FOF entered into various pricing agreements with contractors for its paper and publishing needs to produce periodicals during the year ended September 30, 2009. As of September 30, 2010, outstanding purchase commitments under these pricing agreements approximated $800,000. In addition, FOF has entered into various service agreements with unrelated third party vendors. Future minimum payments required under these agreements in effect at September 30, 2010, are as follows (in thousands): Year Ending September 30, 14. Transactions with Related Parties: NEX T PA G E PR E V I O US PA G E CO N T E N T S PA G E Q UI T 16 16 FOF offers various books and tapes for distribution that have been written by employees and members of the board of directors. During the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, approximately $5,000 and $123,000, respectively, of these materials were purchased from publishers. Focus employees and members of the board of directors waive their royalties on resources distributed by Focus that are created during their employment or service. A former member of the board of directors, serves as the chairman of National Day of Prayer Task Force (NDPTF). FOF has entered into an agreement with NDPTF whereby FOF provides certain services (accounting, warehousing, shipping, etc.). During fiscal 2010, NDPTF utilized FOF staff to perform its functions. The costs of wages and benefits for staff are reimbursed to FOF. Additionally, NDPTF reimburses FOF for certain other direct expenses which are incurred on behalf of NDPTF. This agreement was effectively terminated on August 31, 2010. During the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, NDPTF incurred total costs to FOF of $654,000 and $971,000, respectively. At September 30, 2010 and 2009, NDPTF had accounts payable to FOF under this arrangement of $87,000 and $154,000, respectively. 2011 2012 2013 $ 4,132 395 302 $ 4,829 16. Subsequent Events: Subsequent events have been evaluated through the report date, which represents the date the financial statements were available to be issued. No subsequent events or disclosures were identified. Subsequent events after that date have not been evaluated. 2010 201 20 010 F Focu ocu cuss on ccu on the the h Fam Family Fa ily an aand nd Citi Citiizen zzeenLin inkk Annnu in nnuual al Re Reeppor Rep ortt Supplemental Information 2010 Focus on the Family and CitizenLink Annual Report NEX T PA G E PR E V I O US PA G E CO N T E N T S PA G E Q UI T 2010 Focus on the Family and CitizenLink Annual Report Models used for illustrative purposes only. www.c apincro use.com 2435 R esearch Parkway , Suite 2 00 Co lorado Springs, INDEPE N ON SU DENT AU DIT PPLEM ENTAL ORS’ REP INFORM ORT Board of Dire ctors Focus on the F amily a Colora nd Citi do Spr ze ings, C olorado nLink Supplemental Information NE XT PAGE PREVI OUS PAGE CO NT E NT S PAGE QUI T 18 18 CO 809 20 719.528 .6225 719.528 ATION Our rep ort on our aud and Ci its of th tizenLi eb n k as of 1. The and for asic consolida audits te t w he year er stateme s ended d financial sta nts take e made for th tement S eptemb e purpo n as a w for pur s of Fo er 30, 2 se of fo hole. T poses cus on 0 h rming 1 of add e conso 0 the Fam a present n d 2009 an opin itional lidating ily the fina , appear i o a n on th nalysis inform ncial po Such in s on pa ation o e conso of the sition, c g format e n l consoli pages 1 idated han ion has basic c financi dated f 9 throu been su ge in net asse onsolid a g i l n h an 2 ts, and b ated fi respect cash flo cial statemen 2 is presented nancial jected to the s in rel ts rathe ws of th auditin stateme ation to r than e indivi g proce nts and the bas to dual or dures a , in ou ic cons g a p n p r i z l olidate i o a e t p d i o i n ns. in the ion, is d finan audits fairly s cial sta of the tated i tement n s taken as a wh all material o l e. Colora do Spr i n gs, January 10, 201 Colorado 1 .5910 fa x Consolidating Statement of Financial Position September 30, 2010 CitizenLink Eliminations Focus Total Assets: Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents Investments Accounts receivable – net Inventory Pledges receivable Prepaid expenses $ Property and equipment – net Film production costs – net Other assets Endowment assets Total Assets 14,096,095 5,470,838 912,693 309,628 1,009,882 2,723,215 24,522,351 $ 47,605,204 2,636,942 4,946,128 114,758 2,331,708 149,579 217,113 2,698,400 $ 7,549 - (284,762) (284,762) $ - 16,427,803 5,470,838 777,510 309,628 1,009,882 2,940,328 26,935,989 47,612,753 2,636,942 4,946,128 114,758 $ 79,825,383 $ 2,705,949 $ (284,762) $ 82,246,570 $ 4,423,013 5,629,994 3,006,860 442,546 13,502,413 $ 659,208 386,855 1,046,063 $ (284,762) (284,762) $ 4,797,459 6,016,849 3,006,860 442,546 14,263,714 Liabilities and Net Assets: Current liabilities: Accounts payable Accrued expenses Deferred revenue Current portion of charitable gift annuity liability Charitable gift annuity liability – net of current portion Total liabilities 3,144,102 16,646,515 1,046,063 (284,762) 3,144,102 17,407,816 13,267,074 47,605,204 60,872,278 1,652,337 7,549 1,659,886 - 14,919,411 47,612,753 62,532,164 1,659,886 - 2,215,590 91,000 64,838,754 NEX T PA G E PR E V I O US PA G E Net assets: Unrestricted: Operations Equity in property and equipment CO N T E N T S PA G E Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted Total net assets 2,215,590 91,000 63,178,868 Q UI T Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 79,825,383 19 19 $ 2,705,949 $ (284,762) $ 82,246,570 2010 201 20 010 F Focu ocu cuss on ccu on the the h Fam Family Fa ily an aand nd Citi Citiizen zzeenLin inkk Annnu in nnuual al Re Reeppor Rep ortt Consolidating Statement of Financial Positon September 30, 2009 CitizenLink Eliminations Focus Total Assets: Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents Investments Accounts receivable – net Inventory Pledges receivable Prepaid expenses $ Property and equipment – net Film production costs – net Other assets Endowment assets Total Assets 22,246,592 5,604,805 1,058,643 487,343 1,087,194 2,506,481 32,991,058 $ 49,257,282 3,809,506 4,832,458 106,399 3,737,236 183,462 22,922 3,943,620 $ 9,491 - (403,873) (403,873) $ 25,983,828 5,604,805 838,232 487,343 1,087,194 2,529,403 36,530,805 - 49,266,773 3,809,506 4,832,458 106,339 $ 90,996,703 $ 3,953,111 $ (403,873) $ 94,545,941 $ $ 348,478 354,757 703,235 $ (403,873) (403,873) $ Liabilities and Net Assets: Current liabilities: Accounts payable Accrued expenses Deferred revenue Current portion of charitable gift annuity liability Charitable gift annuity liability – net of current portion Total liabilities 4,291,591 5,236,005 2,200,696 429,098 12,157,390 4,236,196 5,590,762 2,200,696 429,098 12,456,752 3,255,849 15,413,239 703,235 (403,873) 3,255,849 15,712,601 22,680,820 49,257,282 71,938,102 3,240,385 9,491 3,249,876 - 25,921,205 49,266,773 75,187,978 3,249,876 - 3,554,362 91,000 78,833,340 NEX T PA G E PR E V I O US PA G E Net assets: Unrestricted: Operations Equity in property and equipment CO N T E N T S PA G E Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted Total net assets 3,554,362 91,000 75,583,464 Q UI T Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 90,996,703 20 20 $ 3,953,111 $ (403,873) $ 94,545,941 2010 201 20 010 F Focu ocu cuss on ccu on the the h Fam Family Fa ily an aand nd Citi Citiizen zzeenLin inkk Annnu in nnuual al Re Reeppor Rep ortt NEX T PA G E PR E V I O US PA G E CO N T E N T S PA G E QUIT 21 2010 Focus on the Family and CitizenLink Annual Report Consolidating Statement of Activities Year Ended September 30, 2009 Focus Unrestricted CitizenLink Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted $6,931,672 6,931,672 $ Total Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted Total Eliminations Grand Total Support and Revenue: Contributions $ 112,960,643 Sales 7,772,933 Reimbursement income 1,905,075 Royalty and licensing revenue 1,558,239 Institute income 1,362,802 Investment income 305,329 Event revenue 1,416,627 Membership dues Other revenue 221,981 Change in value of charitable gift annuities (48,289) 127,455,340 Net assets released: Time restrictions 1,652,698 Purpose restrictions 6,834,075 Total Support and Revenue 135,942,113 - $119,892,315 7,772,933 1,905,075 1,558,239 1,362,802 305,329 1,416,627 221,981 (48,289) 134,387,012 $ 6,415,468 4,280,411 10,458 91,573 10,797,910 $ - (1,652,698) (6,834,075) (1,555,101) - 134,387,012 10,797,910 - 20,416,285 24,360,506 12,397,787 11,904,429 6,994,394 5,712,466 3,853,559 26,280,764 111,920,190 - - 20,416,285 24,360,506 12,397,787 11,904,429 6,994,394 5,712,466 3,853,559 26,280,764 111,920,190 825,035 13,688 2,349,710 226,197 3,512,880 515,662 397,489 7,840,661 - 10,966,932 11,144,737 134,031,859 - - 10,966,932 11,144,737 134,031,859 1,740,622 396,862 9,978,145 1,910,254 (1,555,101) - 355,153 70,027,848 5,109,463 91,000 $ 71,938,102 $ 3,554,362 91,000 $ - $ 6,415,468 4,280,411 10,458 91,573 10,797,910 - $ (6,185,486) (6,185,486) $ 126,307,783 7,772,933 1,558,239 1,362,802 315,787 1,416,627 91,573 221,981 (48,289) 138,999,436 10,797,910 (6,185,486) 138,999,436 - 825,035 13,688 2,349,710 226,197 3,512,880 515,662 397,489 7,840,661 (795,428) (215,481) (896,791) (276,209) (2,023,780) (251,866) (213,780) (170,313) (4,843,648) 20,445,892 24,158,713 13,850,706 11,854,417 8,483,494 5,976,262 4,037,268 26,110,451 114,917,203 - - 1,740,622 396,862 9,978,145 (1,119,815) (222,023) (6,185,486) 11,587,739 11,319,576 137,824,518 819,765 - - 819,765 - 1,174,918 75,228,311 2,430,111 - - 2,430,111 - 77,658,422 $ 75,583,464 $ 3,249,876 - $ 78,833,340 Expenses: NEX T PA G E PR E V I O US PA G E Program services: Broadcasts Resources Publications Correspondence Public policy awareness Internet Events Other ministries Supporting activities: General and administrative Fund-raising Total Expenses Change in Net Assets CO N T E N T S PA G E Q UI T 22 22 Net Assets, Beginning of Year Net Assets, End of Year $ $ - $ - $ 3,249,876 $ 2010 201 20 010 F Focu ocu cuss on ccu on the the h Fam Family Fa ily an aand nd Citi Citiizen zzeenLin inkk Annnu in nnuual al Re Reeppor Rep ortt We are governed Board of Directors by an independent board of direectors committed to the Lordship off Jesus Chrisst andd His principless Patrick P. Caruana, M.S. James D. Daly Elsa Prince Broekhuizen Robert E. Hamby, C.P.A. Chairman of Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer Chairman of E.O.P. Management Former Senior Vice President Lieutenant General (Ret.), Air Force President of Focus on the Family Co., LLC and CFO of Multimedia, Inc. R. Albert Mohler Jr., Ph.D. Paul D. Nelson Kathleen Nielson, Ph.D. Eric Pillmore President of The Southern Baptist Retired President of Evangelical Professor, author and women’s Former Senior Vice President Theological Seminary for the success of thhe Council for Financial Accountability conference/retreat speaker of Tyco International Former Executive Vice President/COO of Focus on the Family traditiional family. Kim A. Robinson Lee Torrence Daniel L. Villanueva Tony Wauterlek Vice President of Customer Business Managing Director for IBM, President, The Villanueva Companies Founder, Wauterlek and Brown, Inc. Development, Procter & Gamble Senior State Executive for Georgia Executive Leadership NE XT PAGE James D. Daly Clark Miller Bob Wood Chief Executive Officer Chief Strategy Officer Chief Information Officer Ken Windebank Joel Vaughan Dan Mellema Chief Development Officer Chief of Staff Vice President of Finance, Treasurer President of Focus on the Family PREVI OUS PAGE CO NT E NT S PAGE QUI T 23 23 Guidelines for Fund-Raising Here at Focus on the Family we believe that the way an organization handles its finances is a reflection of its integrity and reliability in every arena. As a result, we have chosen to limit and regulate our methods of money management with great care. Here are the principles and policies that have guided us through the years: 1. We believe that this ministry belongs to God and that we are merely His managers and stewards. Our role can be summed up in a single phrase: to stay accountable to Hisobjectives, interests, and concerns. 2. The Lord gives and the Lord takes away (Job 1:21). As long as He supplies the means, we will continue to serve others in His name. If He closes the door and cuts off our support, we will regard this as an indication of His sovereign will. We understand that the future of His work in the world does not depend upon the survival of this organization. 3. God sustains this work through the generosity of His people. Focus’s continuation as a ministry is directly dependent upon their willingness and ability to give. It follows that our friends need to know about our financial circumstances. Accordingly, we will not hesitate to provide them with relevant information, both in the good times and in the bad. But we will not beg or resort to disrespectful or dishonorable methods of fund-raising, since this would only be to insult their sensibilities and disavow our confidence in the Lord. Nor will we ever attempt to raise more money than we need. 4. In the same attitude of high regard for those who make our ministry possible, we will never sell or rent our donor data base. On the contrary, we will treat our supporters’ personal information as a solemn trust and maintain the tightest security on our list of contributors and friends. P R E V I O US PA G E 5. In view of the sacrificial nature of the contributions we receive—contributions which, in many cases, come from families who are struggling to pay the mortgage and keep food on the table—we are determined to steward our financial resources as carefully and conservatively as possible. There is no room for extravagant or unnecessary expenditures in Focus on the Family’s operating budget. 6. For similar reasons, we will resist the temptation to run the ministry at a deficit. If on occasion it becomes necessary to borrow funds to cover large and unforeseen expenditures, we will do our best to repay the loans as quickly as possible. When we make a purchase, we will pay the invoice within 30 days. 7. We believe that a Christian’s first financial obligation is to the church; we have no desire to come between our friends and the local congregations to which they belong and from which they derive their spiritual sustenance. As a result, we do not expect them to contribute to our ministry until after they have supported the work of God’s kingdom in their own faith communities. 8. We will implement measures to ensure fairness and accountability in all of our financial interactions with donors and supporters. To be specific, we will receipt all donations and show the fair market value of any materials requested and sent in order to help contributors determine the tax-deductible portion of their gifts. 9. As a way of holding ourselves accountable to the principles articulated above, we will conform to the standards established by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) and Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC), organizations created to ensure ethical fund-raising and administration practices. These, then, are the principles that have defined our philosophy of financial stewardship and shaped our approach to fund-raising. They are based upon a firm conviction that everything we are and everything we have comes to us by the grace of God. Provided we remain faithful, we are confident that the Lord will sustain us while His purposes for this ministry endure. CON T E N T S PA G E F O C U S O N T H E F A M I LY B E L O N G S T O T H E S E P R O F E S S I O N A L G R O U P S . . . Q UI T 800-A-FAMILY FocusOnTheFamily.com (232-6459) © 2011 Focus on the Family. 24 24
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