2015-11-10T09:56:59-06:00 2015-06-30 010242373 Macpage LLC 30 Long Creek Drive South Portland ME 04106 990 2014-07-01 223171529 Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation d/b/a Maine Public Broadcasting Network MAIN 2077839101 1450 Lisbon Street Lewiston ME 04240 Mark Vogelzang President & CEO 2077839101 2015-11-10 1 Patrick Nicholas P00289567 2077745701 2015-11-10 2014 2016-04-25 22:37:26Z Mark Vogelzang 1450 Lisbon Street Lewiston ME 04240 15178981 0 X www.mpbn.net X 1992 ME The Maine Public Broadcasting Network is Maine's premier, independent media resource serving the entirety of Maine, dedicated to creating exceptional opportunities for the communities it serves to engage with critical issues, compelling stories and quality entertainment. Formed in 1992, the Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN) is an independently owned and operated nonprofit organization. MPBN has administrative offices and production facilities for television, radio and web services in Lewiston, Bangor, Augusta and Portland. The station's transmitters and translators, located throughout the state, deliver programs to nearly all of Maine's citizens. 19 19 98 58 63565 40855 12509185 11747311 3078 2710 245804 1040285 117636 92543 12875703 12882849 0 0 0 0 6060630 6410427 49127 0 2420148 6077132 6012497 12186889 12422924 688814 459925 18006512 17773703 992834 1108813 17013678 16664890 X Every day, the Maine Public Broadcasting Network connects the people of Maine to each other, to the world, and the world to Maine through the open exchange of information, ideas and cultural content. (See Schedule O for continuation of mission.)MPBN is renowned for creating award-winning programs, as well as airing content from Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), National Public Radio (NPR), and other independent producers. 0 0 8398001 2710 MPBN is the only statewide Public Media service providing local and national content on the Radio, Television and Online to Maine residents, free of charge. MPBN is committed to bringing local, national and international news, public affairs and cultural programming that informs, educates and enriches our citizens. MPBN has added an entirely new channel - CREATE - to our over-the-air family of channels giving Mainers even more free viewing options than ever.(See Schedule O for continuation of accomplishments.)Public OutreachMPBN recognizes the need to engage the Maine community in both our content and mission and to ensure that we are meeting the needs and preferences of all Mainers. MPBN connects with our viewers and listeners through a variety of mechanisms including Community Advisory Board (CAB) meetings that are open to the public, Board of Trustees meetings that include opportunities for public comment, community events that include state-wide free public screenings of MPBN programs, a presence at fairs and festivals, and access to MPBN-produced events including debates and cultural performances, and an active social media presence with two continuously updated websites (MPBN.NET and news@mpbn.net) and a number of active Facebook properties including MPBN's main Facebook page with over 21,000+ members. MPBN partners with non-profits across the state to help promote their events and help drive the success of their efforts. MPBN partners with non-profits across the state to help promote their events and help drive the success of their efforts. MPBN also has started a Junior Broadcaster Board consisting of sophomores and juniors in Maine high schools or equivalent who meet two to three times a year to discuss programming and access issues relative to their age group.MPBN culls feedback through a number of vehicles including listener and viewer surveys, a dedicated Audience Services team to manage all incoming queries via phone and email, and a dedicated Member Services team to manage member issues and concerns. 8398001 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 31 0 1 98 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 19 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X Michael R Breton 2077835193 1450 Lisbon Street Lewiston ME 04240 Eleanor Baker Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Ron Bancroft Vice Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Mazie Cox Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nicola Chin Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jay Fortier Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Marion Freeman Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brenda Garrand Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 George Isaacson Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Phyllis Jalbert Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Adam Lee Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Marge Medd Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kathryn Olmstead Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Platz Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ann Robinson Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Hank Schmelzer trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Shaffer Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ken Spirer Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Anna Marie Thron Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Karl Turner Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Vogelzang President & CEO 40.00 X 184900 0 29746 Alexander G Maxwell Sr. VP and COO 40.00 X 115051 0 24301 Clare Hannan VP Admin & CFO 40.00 X 108353 0 29787 Charles Beck Dir Programming 40.00 X 100235 0 10294 508539 0 94128 4 0 1 0 Blackbaud Inc 2000 Daniel Island Drive Charleston SC 294927541 Membership Database management 229285 Mechanical Services 400 presumpscot st portland ME 04103 IT upgrades and maintenance contracts 180740 Greater Public 1645 Hennepin Ave minneapolis MN 55403 Print direct mail pieces 154720 3 4558385 1505000 5683926 352521 11747311 Production & Engineering 2710 2710 2710 93907 93907 133719 90565 43154 43154 43154 2778985 372960 1998533 207034 780452 165926 946378 946378 Other 28978 28978 Program/Advertising 541800 19534 19534 Dubbing 515100 877 877 49389 12882849 2710 63565 1069263 483987 138352 241644 103991 4541495 2958938 517063 1065494 249619 156752 24800 68067 788083 516558 39605 231920 347243 199697 48527 99019 1010258 726157 174962 109139 5592 4347 1245 58830 37698 18219 2913 89320 89320 223731 122988 100743 142265 60417 40941 40907 1051180 918253 36637 96290 166515 102449 17658 46408 Programming 1693406 1693406 Electricity - Towers 323073 291467 31606 Maintenance and Repair 293128 177129 115999 Printing 205340 29667 543 175130 749859 174406 194583 380870 12422924 8398001 1604775 2420148 1100 1100 1496174 1563296 2955424 2696024 57238 21841 221759 176560 29252015 21382954 8053164 7869061 5221653 5445821 18006512 17773703 898770 1022349 94064 86464 992834 1108813 X 11935808 11999655 4808722 4339372 269148 325863 17013678 16664890 18006512 17773703 459925 -808713 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 10659072 11332402 12097635 12825902 11747311 58662322 10659072 11332402 12097635 12825902 11747311 58662322 58662322 56443 81878 75674 84605 91652 390252 70598 64393 64152 47029 63565 309737 397366 113244 28529 70607 28978 638724 60001035 150763 0.97770 0.96890 X 20800 20800 8377201 8398001 569900 142475 0 0 541352 576081 559073 569900 2246406 3369609 26581 33900 36200 20800 117481 135338 144020 139768 142475 561601 842402 4971653 331412 62756 170000 5195821 4279213 106439 736001 150000 4971653 3934573 97322 387318 140000 4279213 4076908 110304 -17139 235500 3934573 3380747 77640 758521 140000 4076908 0.91420 0.05740 0.02840 0 0 238378 238378 4822839 4822839 21600 21600 23492026 23492026 677172 21382954 -20705782 7869061 Accrued Post Retirement Benefits 86464 86464 12364337 -808713 48655 241546 -518512 12882849 0 12882849 12713125 48655 241546 290201 12422924 0 12422924 Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Rental Expenses 90,565. Premiums 150,981. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Rental Expenses 90,565. Premiums 150,981. X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mark Vogelzang President & CEO 184900 0 0 0 0 0 17952 0 11794 0 214646 0 0 0 X 655 232996 Selling Price X 45 119525 0 1 1 Part I, Line 32b: Vehicles are donated to MPBN through a third party organization (Car Talk Vehicle Donation Program). The third party processes and sells the vehicles and forwards the proceeds to MPBN. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 Line 11a explanation - The Form 990 is reviewed by the President, CFO and Controller at MPBN. In addition, the Board of Trustees' Finance Committee reviews and approves the Form 990 and the entire Board of Trustees receives a copy for review prior to its filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c MPBN provides a conflict of interest questionnaire to all Board members and officers annually. Each Board member and officer completes and signs the questionnaire, which is then kept on file. The Employee Handbook specifically addresses conflict of interest concerns in regards to employees being related to each other and working at the same job and employees working at second jobs outside MPBN. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Human Resources Director does an internal and external comparative study of salaries for equivalent positions and uses that to determine a compensation baseline. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 MPBN's Audited Financial Statements, 990 Tax returns, Annual Report, and Strategic Plan can be found online at www.mpbn.net. Any member of the general public can also request either verbally or in writing for a copy of these documents. Organizational Review The Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN) has administrative offices and production facilities for television, radio and web services in Lewiston, Bangor, Augusta and Portland. The station's transmitters and translators, located throughout the state, deliver programs to nearly all of Maine's citizens. The organization employs 79 full time and part-time people. MPBN is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees which include the President of MPBN, a Gubernatorial appointee, a University System appointee and up to 24 Community Members from across the State. The Board meets a minimum of four times a year and all meetings are open to the public. MPBN has a volunteer community advisory board (CAB) with Membership reflecting the diversity of the state and MPBNs audiences. The purpose of the CAB is to advise the Board of Trustees and MPBN staff as to whether the programming and other policies of MPBN meet the needs of the communities that the station serves. The CAB meets twice a year and its meetings are also open to the public. MPBNs revenues come from the voluntary contributions from over 46,000 individual supporters, as well as underwriting support from businesses and nonprofit organizations. Additional funding is received through an annual appropriation from the state of Maine and from television & radio community service grants from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.