Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $32.7m
- Revenue
- $11.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 12/1983
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 39-1447533
Organization Overview
Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (A11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc 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 06/2021, Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc generated $11.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.7m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.2%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD ECB WHICH IS A STATE OF WISCONSIN AGENCY. ECB IS A PARTNER IN WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO WPR AND PBS WISCONSIN PBSW AND ENSURES THAT PUBLIC MEDIA AND SAFETY SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL WISCONSIN CITIZENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO WPR IS A CIVIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCE WHICH EXISTS TO ENLIGHTEN AND ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITHIN ITS LISTENING AREA. WPR PROVIDES BROAD ACCESS TO AWARD-WINNING NEWS COMPELLING CONVERSATIONS INSPIRING MUSIC AND ENGAGING ENTERTAINMENT. WPR'S 36 STATIONS REACH MORE THAN 450,000 LISTENERS EACH WEEK ON THREE NETWORKS: THE IDEAS NETWORK THE NPR NEWS AND CLASSICAL MUSIC NETWORK AND THE HD CLASSICAL NETWORK.
PBS WISCONSIN PBSW BOLDLY ENRICHES EDUCATES AND ENTERTAINS DIVERSE AUDIENCES THROUGH THE INNOVATIVE USE OF TELEVISION PRODUCTION AND BROADCASTING OTHER COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. PBSW PROVIDES ACCESS TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL CONTENT EXTENDING ITS REACH AND IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marta Bechtol Director Secretary Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $148,750 |
Dr Rolf Wegenke Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Zylstra Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eileen Littig Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rep Dave Considine Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,185,918 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,185,918 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $371,515 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $224,814 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,782,247 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,423,432 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $146,099 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,832 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $352 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $90,000 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,674,715 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,007,699 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $25,712,976 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $32,720,675 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $315,024 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $315,024 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $32,405,651 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $32,720,675 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $2,457,242.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Friends Of Pbs Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO PROVIDE WPBF, WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION, INC. (OPERATING AS PBS WISCONSIN, UNDER LICENSE FROM THE WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD) WITH GENERAL OVERALL SUPPORT AND TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC PROJECTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FRIENDS OF PBS WISCONSIN, INC. MISSION STATEMENT. | $2,457,242 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,582,422 |
| Earnings | $1,001,873 |
| Admin Expense | -$20,509 |
| Other Expense | -$262,600 |
| Ending Balance | $4,301,186 |
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|---|---|---|
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