Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN)

The CBN offers resources for enhancing faith through prayer and devotionals, and produces news stories, tv and radio shows, podcasts, and animations to spread its Biblical message of hope.  ¹

The CBN family of ministries includes Operation Blessing, CBN films, CBN Israel, and Helping the Homefront. ¹

History

The Christian Broadcasting Network was founded in 1960 and aired its first broadcast in 1961 in Portsmouth, Virginia. Its founder, Pat Robertson, conducted the CBN’s first telethon in 1963 instead of taking money from commercial advertisers, asking for 700 contributors to give $10 a month, which would cover the show’s 1964 budget and effectively create the “700 Club” telethon and daily television program. ³

Today, CBN provides programming to nearly 200 countries, through cable, broadcast, and satellite, and offers a 24-hour telephone prayer line.  ³

Activities

Operation Blessing

Operation Blessing (OB) is the humanitarian-aid arm of the Christian Broadcasting Network that aims to alleviating human suffering in the U.S. and abroad. OB provides medical care, clean water, hunger relief, child development, and disaster response. Operation Blessing solicits donations from the Chrisitan community to support its work. ⁴

CBN Israel

CBN Israel exists to strengthen Christian support for Israel by telling the story of Israel as a Jewish nation and inspire Christians worldwide to support the State of Israel and its people. CBN Israel aims to build bridges of understanding, hope, and healing between Jews and Christians by reshaping global conversation about Israel. ⁵

CBN Israel uses its funding to provide humanitarian aid to people in Israel, distribute faith-based, truthful news from Israel, produce films about the Biblical foundation of Israel, and train future Christian leaders who will advocate for Israel and oppose antisemitism and disinformation.  ⁵

CBN Israel reported more than $8.6 million in total revenue in 2023.  ⁶

Funding

The Christian Broadcasting Network is funded by donations from individuals, foundations, and businesses. While the CBN does not disclose its donors, tax filings confirm donations from the Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-South ($1.8 million in 2021),  ⁷ the National Christian Charitable Foundation ($846,844 in 2024),  ⁸ and the International Generosity Foundation Trust ($340,000 in 2024). ⁹

The CBN claimed over $282 million in revenue in 2024. ¹⁰

Grantmaking

The Christian Broadcasting Network made over $27 million in grants in 2024. The CBN’s largest contribution was to its sister organization, Operation Blessing International, which received more than $10 million from CBN for humanitarian purposes in 2024. The CBN also provided grants to organizations that support Christian education and outreach, anti-trafficking efforts, Jewish communities and causes, child development, and other initiatives.  ¹¹

People

Gordon Robertson is the president and CEO of the Christian Broadcasting Network and the chancellor and CEO of Regent University. Robertson is the founder of the Asian Center for Missions and Operation Blessing Philippines, and the creator of the Christian television show “700 Club Asia.” ¹²

Phillip D. Walker is the chair of the board of Regent University and a retired senior vice-president at Truist. Walker is a former appointed member of the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors. ¹³

Benny Yount is the president and CEO of Paramount Automotive Group. ¹⁴

David Pentecost is a managing member of Pandora Jewelry Stores. ¹⁵

Thomas M. Saltsgiver is the president of Muncy Homes, Inc. and the founder and president of Wirerope Works. Saltsgiver formerly sat on the boards of Prison Fellowship Ministries, the Sentinel Group, and Regent University. ¹⁶

William McConkey is the chair of McConkey-Johnston, Inc. and the founder and executive director of the MMDI Institute.  ¹⁷

Andrew Knox is the vice president of the “700 Club” and a co-host of 700 Club Interactive. ¹⁸

Caroline Everett is the vice president of marketing and development at the CBN. ¹⁹

Chris A. Mitchell, Sr is a vice president of Regent University. Mitchell is a retired U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Search and Rescue Aircrewman who formerly worked as a security officer for the CBN and later as chief of police for the CBN/Regent University Police Department. ²⁰

Michael Stonecypher is the vice president of media operations, affiliate relations, radio, and sales at CBN. ²¹

Mihai Bocarnea is the vice president of research at CBN and an associate professor in the School of Business and Leadership at Regent University. ²²

Rob Allman is the vice president of news at CBN. ²³

Other members of the board include James R. Barr, Jr., Marvin B. Edwards, David K. Griffith, Randy J. Morell, Timothy B. Robertson, and Jennifer Whitelaw.  ²

Donation Recipients

A Family for Every Orphan (nonprofit)

Air Mobile Ministries (nonprofit)

All in Ministries (nonprofit)

American Christian Television Services (nonprofit)

Battleground Perazim (nonprofit)

Beloved Atlanta (nonprofit)

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (nonprofit)

Bridge Church (nonprofit)

Butterfly House (nonprofit)

Cadence International (nonprofit)

Chaplain Foundation (nonprofit)

Children’s Ministry International (nonprofit)

Chris Kyle Frog Foundation (nonprofit)

Christ for the Nations (nonprofit)

Christian International (nonprofit)

Christian Men’s Network (nonprofit)

Christian News and Information Institute (nonprofit)

Christians United for Israel (nonprofit)

Coastline Church (nonprofit)

COICOM (nonprofit)

CoMission (nonprofit)

Conexus (nonprofit)

Cornerstone Network (nonprofit)

Dream Center Foundation (nonprofit)

Eagles Wings (nonprofit)

Elijah Rising (nonprofit)

Enough Is Enough (nonprofit)

Evangelism Explosion International (nonprofit)

Faith Based Veteran Service Alliance (nonprofit)

Faith Warrior Ministry (nonprofit)

Freekind (nonprofit)

Garden of Hope (nonprofit)

General Counsel of the Assemblies of God (nonprofit)

Generation Next (nonprofit)

Global News Alliance (nonprofit)

Hampton Roads Community Action Program (nonprofit)

Harambee Youth Training Corporation (nonprofit)

Harvest Time (nonprofit)

Heart of America Teen Challenge (nonprofit)

Her Song (nonprofit)

Holding Hands CDC (nonprofit)

HowToLife Movement (nonprofit)

Inspire the Church (nonprofit)

International Coalition for Israel – USA (nonprofit)

IsraAID (nonprofit)

Jesus Calls International (nonprofit)

Johns Hopkins University (nonprofit)

Joy Ministries Evangelistic Association (nonprofit)

Kairos Freedom Schools of Virginia (nonprofit)

Kenneth Copeland Ministries (nonprofit)

Latisha’s House Foundation (nonprofit)

Leman Academy of Excellence (nonprofit)

Let Freedom Ring Foundation (nonprofit)

Lifeline International Christian Fellowship (nonprofit)

Loom International (nonprofit)

Loving & Caring for the Homeless (nonprofit)

Mercy Chefs (nonprofit)

Messenger Films (nonprofit)

Midcontinent Foundation (nonprofit)

Mighty Oaks Foundation (nonprofit)

Mission Force (nonprofit)

Movieguide (nonprofit)

Museum of the Bible (nonprofit)

National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (nonprofit)

National Religious Broadcasters (nonprofit)

Neighborhood (nonprofit)

New City Fellowship (nonprofit)

New Life Ghent Church (nonprofit)

New Life Ministries of New England (nonprofit)

One Voice Student Missions (nonprofit)

Operation Blessing International (nonprofit)

Operation Care (nonprofit)

Operation Smile (nonprofit)

Oral Roberts University (nonprofit)

Park Place School (nonprofit)

Paul Wilbur Ministries (nonprofit)

Prison Alliance (nonprofit)

Proclaiming Justice to the Nations (nonprofit)

Reboot Combat Recovery (nonprofit)

Regent University (nonprofit)

River of Refuge (nonprofit)

Rock Church International (nonprofit)

Salvation Army (nonprofit)

Save a Child’s Heart (nonprofit)

Save the Storks (nonprofit)

Sentara Foundation (nonprofit)

Shepherd’s Crook Ministries (nonprofit)

SOF Missions (nonprofit)

Sonrise Ministries (nonprofit)

Soul Survivor Foundation (nonprofit)

Support Military Families (nonprofit)

Tri-State Christian Television (nonprofit)

TMCJ International Productions (nonprofit)

Union Mission (nonprofit)

United in Him (nonprofit)

United Jewish Foundation of Tidewater (nonprofit)

United Way of South Hampton Roads (nonprofit)

Veteran Service Alliance (nonprofit)

Virginia Beach Justice Initiative (nonprofit)

Warriors Journey (nonprofit)

Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church (nonprofit)

Why Stand with Israel (nonprofit)

Donor Organizations

AmazonSmile Foundation (nonprofit)

American Endowment Foundation (nonprofit)

American Online Giving Foundation (nonprofit)

Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation (nonprofit)

Arthur W. Perdue Foundation (nonprofit)

Assurant Foundation (nonprofit)

Ayco Charitable Foundation (nonprofit)

Baird Foundation (nonprofit)

Baker Hughes Foundation (nonprofit)

Baltimore Community Foundation (nonprofit)

Bank of America Charitable Foundation (nonprofit)

Berrien Community Foundation (nonprofit)

Beth and Thomas A. Lupton Jr. Family Foundation (nonprofit)

Betty Jane Seydler Foundation (nonprofit)

Blackbaud Giving Fund (nonprofit)

BNSF Foundation (nonprofit)

Booth Foundation (nonprofit)

Boyd and Joan Kelley Charitable Foundation (nonprofit)

Bradley Family Foundation (nonprofit)

Bragg Health Foundation (nonprofit)

Branches of Life Corporation (nonprofit)

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Foundation (nonprofit)

Cadre Foundation (nonprofit)

Capstone Legacy Foundation (nonprofit)

Cardinal Foundation (nonprofit)

Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation (nonprofit)

Charities Aid Foundation America (nonprofit)

Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (nonprofit)

Chicago Community Trust (nonprofit)

Chillicothe Ross Community Foundation (nonprofit)

Christ For All Peoples (nonprofit)

Christ Light Institute (nonprofit)

Christian Broadcasting Network Trust (nonprofit)

Christian Community Foundation (Waterstone) (nonprofit)

Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-South (nonprofit)

Christian Service Charities (nonprofit)

Citizens Charitable Foundation (nonprofit)

Colegato Foundation (nonprofit)

Community Foundation of Greater Memphis (nonprofit)

Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (nonprofit)

Community Foundation of North Texas (nonprofit)

Cordell Family Foundation (nonprofit)

Cubit Foundation (nonprofit)

Daffy Charitable Fund (nonprofit)

Dallas Jewish Community Foundation (nonprofit)

Dayton Foundation Depository (nonprofit)

Debs and Vernelle Gamblin Foundation (nonprofit)

Donor Advised Charitable Giving (nonprofit)

DonorsTrust (nonprofit)

Dorothy D. Smith Charitable Foundation (nonprofit)

Duke Energy Foundation (nonprofit)

Duncan Fredericks Family Foundation (nonprofit)

Edward Jones Foundation (nonprofit)

Eleanor Patterson Reeves Foundation (nonprofit)

Fairfax State Savings Bank Charitable Trust (nonprofit)

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (nonprofit)

Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund (nonprofit)

GE Foundation (nonprofit)

Generosity.org (nonprofit)

George Workman Foundation (nonprofit)

Global Impact (nonprofit)

Good Shepherd Foundation (nonprofit)

Grace Pepper Smith Foundation (nonprofit)

Greater Horizons (nonprofit)

Greater Miami Jewish Federation (nonprofit)

GiveClear Foundation (nonprofit)

Guinn Foundation (nonprofit)

Guzior Family Foundation (nonprofit)

H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation (nonprofit)

Harvest Workers Foundation (nonprofit)

Helen L. Occhi Trust (nonprofit)

Hofshi Foundation (nonprofit)

Holden Family Charitable Foundation (nonprofit)

Honey Rock Endtime Foundation (nonprofit)

Hugh and Charlotte Maclellan Charitabhle Trust (nonprofit)

In His Steps Foundation (nonprofit)

Independent Charitable Gift Fund (nonprofit)

India Christian Endeavor (nonprofit)

International Generosity Foundation Trust (nonprofit)

International Society of Palm Beach (nonprofit)

J.F. Crow Family Foundation (nonprofit)

Jack and Pam Besteman Charitable Foundation (nonprofit)

James M. Williams Jr. Family Foundation (nonprofit)

Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego (nonprofit)

John C. Bowden Foundation (nonprofit)

John J. & Anne E. Mariotti Foundation (nonprofit)

John M. and Margaret T. Ahern Foundation (nonprofit)

Johnson Family Foundation (South Carolina) (nonprofit)

JPMorgan Chase Foundation (nonprofit)

K.A. Family Foundation (nonprofit)

Kingdom School & Ministry Center (nonprofit)

Kinnaman Foundation (nonprofit)

Kusum Family Foundation (nonprofit)

Larson Foundation (nonprofit)

Louise H. Meyer & Edward R. Meyer Memorial Trust (nonprofit)

Love & Belove Foundation (nonprofit)

MacLellan Foundation (nonprofit)

Martone Foundation (nonprofit)

McDow Foundation (nonprofit)

McWaters Family Foundation (nonprofit)

Mentor Graphics Foundation (nonprofit)

Miner Family Charitable Trust (nonprofit)

Minnesota Community Foundation (nonprofit)

Moran Family Foundation (nonprofit)

Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust (nonprofit)

Mutual of America Foundation (nonprofit)

National Christian Charitable Foundation (nonprofit)

National Heritage Foundation (nonprofit)

National Philanthropic Trust (nonprofit)

Neal C. Nichols Foundation (nonprofit)

Newton Family Foundation (nonprofit)

Noblitt Foundation (nonprofit)

Nodar Special Foundation (nonprofit)

North Carolina Community Foundation (nonprofit)

Northern Cincinnati Foundation (nonprofit)

Oasis of Hollywood (nonprofit)

On Eagles Wings International (nonprofit)

Operation Blessing International Relief & Development (nonprofit)

Overton Family Foundation (nonprofit)

Paroz Family Foundation (nonprofit)

Pat Boone Foundation (nonprofit)

Paulus Family Foundation (nonprofit)

PayPal Charitable Giving Fund (nonprofit)

Pisani Family Foundation (nonprofit)

Project Help India (nonprofit)

Pursley Foundation (nonprofit)

Ralph O. Franzen Charitable Foundation (nonprofit)

Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund (nonprofit)

Reaching International (nonprofit)

Riedl Foundation (nonprofit)

Salvation Poem Foundation (nonprofit)

Sanderlin Foundation (nonprofit)

Schmitt Family Charitable Foundation (nonprofit)

Servant Foundation (nonprofit)

Signatry Charitable Trust (nonprofit)

Signs & Wonders Ministry (nonprofit)

Smeenk Family Foundation (nonprofit)

Solly Charitable Foundation (nonprofit)

St. Louis Community Foundation (nonprofit)

Stephen Harold Schimmel Foundation (nonprofit)

Stewart Family Charitable Foundation (nonprofit)

Stimac Family Foundation (nonprofit)

Stover Family Foundation Charitable Trust (nonprofit)

SuperChannel Worship Ministries (nonprofit)

Synchrony Foundation (nonprofit)

Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving (nonprofit)

Technical Assistance Mission (nonprofit)

Texas Instruments Foundation (nonprofit)

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing (nonprofit)

Tidewater Jewish Foundation (nonprofit)

Timothy and Lisa Robertson Foundation (nonprofit)

U.S. Charitable Gift Trust (nonprofit)

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program (nonprofit)

Verizon Foundation (nonprofit)

W.K. Kellogg Foundation (nonprofit)

Webster Bank Charitable Foundation (nonprofit)

Wikstrom Foundation Trust (nonprofit)

William and Diane Hein Foundation (nonprofit)

William B. Leatherbee Jr. Charitable Trust (nonprofit)

William N. and Janice V. Godfrey Family Foundation Trust (nonprofit)

Wormald Family Foundation (nonprofit)

Yount Foundation (nonprofit)

Related Organizations

32 North Media (nonprofit)

CBN Israel (nonprofit)

Operation Blessing International (nonprofit)

Regent University (nonprofit)

United States Media Corp (for profit)

Asociacion CBN Guatemala

Associacao Worldreach Brasil

Association Centro de Comunicacion y Consejeria

CBN Afrique

CBN Asia

CBN Deutschland Club 700

CBN Foundation India

CBN Ghana

CBN Hong Kong

CBN Indonesia Foundation

CBN Kenya Trust

CBN Kenya

CBN Korea

CBN Myanmar

Charity Association Emmanuel

Christian Broadcasting Network (UK)

Christian Broadcasting Network Africa

Christian Broadcasting Network NPC

Club 700 Mexico

OB Foundation Philippines

OB Hong Kong Limited

Operation Blessing Foundation

VZW CBN Belgium