Wjct Inc

Organization Overview

Wjct Inc is located in Jacksonville, FL. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (A32) the organization is classified as: Television, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Wjct Inc employed 75 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wjct 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 09/2021, Wjct Inc generated $9.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.8m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WJCT IS THE COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED PUBLIC BROADCASTING STATION FOR THE FIRST COAST. WJCT OFFERS THE FINEST NATIONAL AND LOCAL PROGRAMMING THROUGH ITS CUTTING-EDGE BROADCAST FACILITIES - WJCT-TV, WJCT-FM AND WJCT ONLINE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT:WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING INTELLIGENT, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY. WE DELIVER ARTS, EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTLY INTO FIRST COAST HOMES AND SERVE AS AN ACCESSIBLE FORUM FOR PUBLIC DIALOGUE AND DEBATE. WE SEEK TO OPEN MINDS, PROMOTE INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY AND ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE ON THE FIRST COAST.PUBLIC SERVICE:FROM OUR FIRST TELEVISION BROADCAST IN SEPTEMBER 1958 AND FIRST RADIO BROADCAST IN APRIL 1972, WE HAVE WORKED TO REFLECT AND RESPOND TO THE MANY VOICES OF OUR FIRST COAST COMMUNITY WITH DISTINCTION, BALANCE AND RESPECT. WE APPRECIATE THE POWER OF PUBLIC BROADCASTING AND HONOR OUR HERITAGE BY REMAINING RESPONSIVE TO CITIZENS OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, CULTURES AND VALUES.STEWARDSHIP:AS STEWARDS OF A TRUE COMMUNITY ASSET, WE VALUE EACH AND EVERY CONTRIBUTION OF TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE FROM STAFF MEMBERS, INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE SUPPORTERS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND VOLUNTEERS. WE TAKE SERIOUSLY OUR CHARGE TO BUILD A BETTER COMMUNITY, SEEK OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN TODAY'S FIRST COAST COMMUNITY, AND STRIVE TO ENHANCE OUR LEGACY FOR THE CITIZENS OF TOMORROW.EDUCATION:OF ALL THE SERVICES WJCT PROVIDES, NOTHING SURPASSES OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCES. WJCT IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING JOYFUL LEARNING AND EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE.EACH WEEK, WJCT-TV PROVIDES A SAFE HAVEN OF ENGAGING, EDUCATIONAL PBS KIDS PROGRAMMING AND ONLINE CONTENT OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY. THE PROGRAMS ARE NON-VIOLENT, COMMERCIAL-FREE AND AGE APPROPRIATE, OFFERING POSITIVE ROLE MODELS FOR KIDS TO LEARN FROM AND GROW WITH. PBS KIDS CHARACTERS EMULATE GOOD BEHAVIOR TOWARD ONE ANOTHER AND DEMONSTRATE RESPECT AND TOLERANCE TOWARD FAMILY MEMBERS, PEERS AND OTHERS. THE PROGRAMS REFLECT A DIVERSE AUDIENCE, AND ARE AVAILABLE FREE TO FAMILIES OF ALL INCOME LEVELS.OUR COMMITMENT GOES FAR BEYOND TELEVISION, ENCOMPASSING READY TO LEARN, SHARE A STORY, AND OTHER INITIATIVES THAT PUT EDUCATIONAL TOOLS DIRECTLY IN THE HANDS OF PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. WE ARE A TRUSTED CLASSROOM RESOURCE, PROVIDING FREE LESSON PLANS, TEACHERS' GUIDES AND ONLINE ACTIVITIES FOR K-12 EDUCATORS. ASSISTING PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS IN COUNTLESS WAYS, TO HELP KIDS SUCCEED


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David Mcgowan
President/ceo
$211,225
Geri Cirillo
VP Development
$141,757
Anthony Alicea
VP & COO Jct Services
$115,697
Eric Bilik
Treasurer
$0
Matt Rapp
Chair
$0
Farley Kern
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$2,485,909
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,974,173
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,512,639
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,972,721
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,502
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $17,588
Net Rental Income $381,884
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$46,821
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,727,343

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 24 grants that Wjct Inc has recieved totaling $333,982.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
State Chartered Credit Unions In Florida

Jacksonville, FL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$75,000
The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc

Jacksonville, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING/VARIOUS

$41,848
The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc

Jacksonville, FL

PURPOSE: FOR THE PURCHASE OF PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT TO UPGRADE THE STUDIOS, NOT INCLUDING FURNITURE OR WALL TREATMENTS

$37,050
The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc

Jacksonville, FL

PURPOSE: TO EXPAND THE JACKSONVILLE MUSIC EXPERIENCE

$34,000
The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc

Jacksonville, FL

PURPOSE: WJCT PUBLIC MEDIA LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE

$25,000
The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc

Jacksonville, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$25,000
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