Oregon Public Broadcasting

Organization Overview

Oregon Public Broadcasting is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1982. 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 06/2022, Oregon Public Broadcasting employed 266 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oregon Public Broadcasting 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 06/2022, Oregon Public Broadcasting generated $50.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $39.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.7% per year over the past 7 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

GIVING VOICE TO THE COMMUNITY, CONNECTING OREGON AND ITS NEIGHBORS, ILLUMINATING A WIDER WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

SEE SCHEDULE OOPB IS A LEADER IN PUBLIC MEDIA, SERVING DIVERSE COMMUNITIES OF THE NORTHWEST WITH FACT-BASED, IN-DEPTH NEWS AND INFORMATION ABOUT POLITICS, THE ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE, ARTS, HISTORY, AND CULTURES; BUSINESS, EDUCATION AND MORE. POWERED BY THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF MEMBERS, OPB SEEKS OUT A VARIETY OF VOICES IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND LIFTS UP AUTHENTIC STORIES OF THE PEOPLE, PLACES, EVENTS AND ISSUES OF THE REGION, PROVIDING CONTEXT AND A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING.OPB JOURNALISTS SPAN ACROSS OREGON AND SOUTHERN WASHINGTON TO DELIVER TRUSTED LOCAL AND REGIONAL COVERAGE DAILY, ALONG WITH DEEP INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING. THEY ALSO PROVIDE CONTEXT FOR NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STORIES WITH A NORTHWEST IMPACT. THIS NEWS COVERAGE IS DELIVERED ON OPB RADIO, ONLINE AT OPB.ORG, AND IN A DAILY EMAIL NEWSLETTER "FIRST LOOK." OUR WEEKLY POLITICAL PODCAST, "OPB POLITICS NOW AND OUR DAILY HOUR-LONG RADIO SHOW "THINK OUT LOUD" PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL VENUE FOR CONVERSATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AROUND KEY ISSUES AND IDEAS. OPB ALSO OFFERS OUR AUDIENCES A VARIETY OF MULTIMEDIA AND PODCAST SERIES THAT TAKE A DEEPER DIVE INTO THE IMPORTANT ISSUES AND DIVERSE NORTHWEST TOPICS. THOSE INCLUDE "SUPERABUNDANT," "ALL SCIENCE, NO FICTION," "GROWING OREGON," "BUNDYVILLE," "TIMBER WARS," "RELATIVE FICTION," "THE FAULT LINE: DYING FOR A FIGHT AND "CLASS OF 2025." OPB'S ARTS & CULTURE PORTFOLIO INCLUDES REPORTING, FEATURES AND MULTIMEDIA CONTENT ONLINE AT OPB.ORG, ALONG WITH ORIGINAL OPB TV TELEVISION SERIES OREGON ART BEAT AND OREGON EXPERIENCE." OUR MUSIC PROGRAMMING INCLUDES KMHD JAZZ RADIO, WHICH REACHES JAZZ FANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND INTERNATIONALLY ON RADIO AND STREAMING ONLINE 24/7. IN ADDITION TO ARTS COVERAGE, AT THE CENTER OF A UNIQUELY ENGAGED NORTHWEST CULTURE IS A DEMAND FOR DEEP ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING. OPB'S SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT TEAM HELPS OUR AUDIENCE EXAMINE IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES UNFOLDING ACROSS OUR REGION. THE LATEST NEWS, IN-DEPTH FEATURES AND INVESTIGATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT OPB.ORG. OPB'S LONGEST-RUNNING ORIGINAL OPB TV SERIES, OREGON FIELD GUIDE," REMAINS A VALUABLE, IN-DEPTH SOURCE OF INFORMATION ABOUT OUTDOOR RECREATION, ECOLOGICAL AND GEOLOGICAL ISSUES, NATURAL RESOURCES AND TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN THE NORTHWEST.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $508,400
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$44,500,709
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,228,878
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$45,009,109
Total Program Service Revenue$1,542,556
Investment income $2,013,999
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $432,744
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,707,277
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $50,705,685

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Oregon Public Broadcasting has recieved totaling $74,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Carol & Velma Saling Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: TO RAISE AND EARN FUNDS AND ACQUIRE ASSETS FOR OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING.

$60,000
Clark Lewis Family Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$10,000
Mitchell Family Charitable Trust

Newberg, OR

PURPOSE: PUBLICD BROADCASTING

$4,000
Rio Vista Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$500
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$67,712,157
Earnings-$8,673,571
Admin Expense$97,010
Net Contributions$4,501,811
Other Expense$1,843,700
Ending Balance$61,599,687

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