Western New York Public Broadcasting Association
- Assets
- $20.4m
- Revenue
- $15.2m
- Investments
- $570.7k
- Employees
- 117
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 10/1960
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 16-0834459
Organization Overview
Western New York Public Broadcasting Association is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Western New York Public Broadcasting Association employed 117 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western New York Public Broadcasting Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2020, Western New York Public Broadcasting Association generated $15.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.8m during the year ending 06/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BINATIONAL PUBLIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION OPERATING LOCALLY PROGRAMED TV AND RADIO STATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WNED-TV IS A FULL SERVICE PUBLIC TELEVISION STATION OFFERING INSTRUCTIONAL, CULTURAL AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS. PROGRAM HOURS - 24 HOURS A DAY (TWO MILLION MONTHLY CUMULATIVE LISTENERS AND VIEWERS).
WBFO-FM, WOLN-FM, WUBJ-FM OPERATES PRIMARILY AS NEWS AND INFORMATION STATIONS. PROGRAM HOURS - 24 HOURS A DAY (TWO MILLION MONTHLY CUMULATIVE LISTENERS AND VIEWERS).
WNED-FM AND WNJA-FM RADIO OPERATES PRIMARILY AS CLASSICAL MUSIC STATIONS. PROGRAM HOURS - 24 HOURS A DAY (TWO MILLION CUMULATIVE LISTENERS AND VIEWERS).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Donald K Boswell President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 39 | $343,135 |
Nancy Hammond Executive VP & COO | Officer | 39 | $166,372 |
Sylvia Bennett Sr. Vp, Chief Development Officer | Officer | 40 | $145,296 |
David Rotterman Chief Content Officer | Officer | 40 | $104,984 |
Joesph Puma VP Engineering & Technology | Officer | 40 | $95,708 |
Kathryn Larsen VP Broadcasting | Officer | 40 | $91,961 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Lupkin And Associates Pllc Legal Services | 6/29/17 | $418,430 |
Liberty Power Holdings Llc Energy Supplier | 6/29/17 | $284,354 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,718,165 |
| Investment income | $13,096 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $488,997 |
| Net Rental Income | $513,912 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$61,740 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $15,235,511 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,374,745 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,419,064 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $257,112 |
| Other employee benefits | $503,214 |
| Payroll taxes | $361,816 |
| Fees for services: Management | $93,500 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $99,200 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $147,702 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $805,530 |
| Advertising and promotion | $122,715 |
| Office expenses | $637,283 |
| Information technology | $283,827 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $394,644 |
| Travel | $146,216 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $32,984 |
| Interest | $161,979 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $791,672 |
| Insurance | $156,920 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,848,615 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,087,527 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,019,170 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,254,696 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,508,833 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $243,337 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $898,733 |
| Investments—other securities | $570,721 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $3,766,000 |
| Other assets | $75,641 |
| Total assets | $20,445,081 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,339,577 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $698,729 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $49,085 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,620,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,351,231 |
| Total liabilities | $8,058,622 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,386,459 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Western New York Public Broadcasting Association has recieved totaling $151,714.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE; CAPITAL CAMPAIGN; WNED-TV; WNED-FM; WBFO; GENERAL OPERATIONS; BUFFALO TORONTO PUBLIC MEDIA; WBFO RACIAL EQUITY PROJECT; DONALD K. BOSWELL LEGACY CHAIR FOR EXCELLENCE; IN MEMORY OF | $84,139 |
Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc Arlington, VA PURPOSE: STATION GRANT | $28,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $21,315 |
Baird Foundation Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Foundation For Jewish Philanthropies Getzville, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $8,000 |
Baker Hughes Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Whyy Inc Philadelphia, PA | $67,419,873 | $48,783,739 |
The Fred Rogers Company Pittsburgh, PA | $88,094,321 | $34,546,873 |
Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc Hartford, CT | $75,787,693 | $21,836,986 |
Witf Inc Harrisburg, PA | $54,156,408 | $17,466,259 |
Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council Rochester, NY | $26,835,003 | $14,361,773 |
Western New York Public Broadcasting Association Buffalo, NY | $20,445,081 | $15,235,511 |
Wqed Multimedia Pittsburgh, PA | $26,860,609 | $15,875,013 |
Geopath New York, NY | $2,097,357 | $11,766,480 |
Public Media Nj Inc New York, NY | $13,143,046 | $9,787,571 |
Wmht Educational Telecommunications Inc Troy, NY | $24,630,036 | $10,052,137 |
Democracy Now Productions Inc New York, NY | $36,977,400 | $9,199,755 |
Public Broadcasting Council Of Central New York Inc Old Liverpool Syracuse, NY | $17,299,983 | $6,896,548 |