Public Media Group Of Southern California
- Assets
- $120.5m
- Revenue
- $44.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 235
- Location
- Burbank, CA
- Founding
- 09/1964
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 95-2211661
Organization Overview
Public Media Group Of Southern California, operating under the name Kcet Pbs Socal Or Link Tv, is located in Burbank, CA. The organization was established in 1964. 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 06/2021, Kcet Pbs Socal Or Link Tv employed 235 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kcet Pbs Socal Or Link Tv 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, Kcet Pbs Socal Or Link Tv generated $44.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $42.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.0% 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.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE USE THE POWER OF MEDIA FOR PUBLIC GOOD. WE STRENGTHEN THE CIVIC FABRIC OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SHARE OUR DISTINCTIVE PERSPECTIVE WITH THE REST OF THE NATION, AND PROVIDE OUR COMMUNITY WITH AN ESSENTIAL CONNECTION TO A WIDER WORLD. WE ARE CREATING A NEW PUBLIC MEDIA MODEL THAT IS MULTI-PLATFORM, DIVERSIFIED, MODERN AND BUILT AROUND HIGH-QUALITY CONTENT WITH DISTINCTIVE BRANDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
PROGRAMMING AND PRODUCTION - WE ARE DEDICATED TO CREATING ORIGINAL PROGRAMS THAT REFLECT THE DIVERSITY OF THE REGION, AS WELL AS SHARING THE FULL SCHEDULE OF PBS PROGRAMS THAT VIEWERS LOVE AND TRUST. WE TELL STORIES THAT MATTER THROUGH OUR AWARD-WINNING CONTENT THAT COVERS A WIDE VARIETY OF IMPORTANT TOPICS WITH SERIES LIKE ARTBOUND, LOST LA, VARIETY STUDIO: ACTORS ON ACTORS, EARTH FOCUS, LAART AND TENDING NATURE.
DISTRIBUTION - PBS SOCAL AND KCET ARE AVAILABLE TO NEARLY 19 MILLION PEOPLE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ACROSS 7 CONTENT CHANNELS FOR FREE OVER-THE-AIR. THE LIBRARY OF PBS AND KCET ORIGINAL PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO STREAM ANYTIME AND ANYWHERE AT PBSSOCAL.ORG, KCET.ORG, AND MOBILE AND CONNECTED DEVICE PLATFORMS THROUGH THE PBS AND PBS KIDS VIDEO APPS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD FOR FREE ON THE FOLLOWING PLATFORMS: IOS AND ANDROID DEVICES, ROKU, SAMSUNG, APPLE TV, ANDROID TV, YOUTUBE TV, FIRE TV, AND CHROMECAST. LINK TV IS AVAILABLE ON DIRECTV AND DISH NETWORK, AND ACCESSIBLE FOR STREAMING ON THE LINKTV APP AND AT LINKTV.ORG.
PUBLIC INFORMATION - PROGRAM GUIDES FOR KCET, PBS SOCAL, AND LINKTV ARE ALL PUBLISHED ON THEIR RESPECTIVE WEBSITES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ADDITIONALLY, IN 2021 A QUARTERLY TRIFOLD PUBLICATION WAS MAILED TO ALL KCET AND PBS SOCAL MEMBERS HIGHLIGHTING VARIOUS UPCOMING PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND INITIATIVES AS WELL AS FEATURING EDITORIAL LETTERS FROM VARIOUS STAFF MEMBERS AND STATION TALENT. MARKETING MATERIALS ARE ALSO PRODUCED THAT HIGHLIGHT VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PBS PROGRAMS (BOTH ON-AIR AND IN-PERSON) WHICH RESULT IN BUILDING AWARENESS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO KEEPING THE COMMUNITY INFORMED AND ENGAGED. VIEWERS CAN ALSO SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THE WEEKLY LINK TV, KCET AND PBS SOCAL MEMBERSHIP EMAIL NEWSLETTERS AS WELL AS WEEKLY EMAIL BLASTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Russell President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $505,000 |
Jamie Myers Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $300,000 |
Juan F Devis Chief Creative Officer | Officer | 40 | $288,000 |
Paul Nelson Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $270,000 |
June M Baldwin Sr. VP & General Counsel | Officer | 40 | $235,000 |
Dawn Ariza Sr. Vp, Finance & Admin | Officer | 40 | $217,300 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $12,222,449 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $7,296,243 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $16,171,161 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,164,928 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $35,689,853 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $378,360 |
| Investment income | $1,508,510 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $193,251 |
| Net Rental Income | $2,291,529 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,256,902 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $44,366,663 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $2,846,607 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,932,733 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $9,286,925 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $347,923 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,445,460 |
| Payroll taxes | $817,915 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $152,136 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $121,667 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $211,978 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $162,155 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,561,963 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,012,734 |
| Office expenses | $2,103,838 |
| Information technology | $918,716 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,320,155 |
| Travel | $181,786 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $386,567 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,325,368 |
| Insurance | $406,288 |
| All other expenses | $2,932,007 |
| Total functional expenses | $42,193,191 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,328,718 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,085,227 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $633,657 |
| 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 | $1,017,534 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,668,977 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $80,150,898 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $1,030,482 |
| Intangible assets | $1,230,000 |
| Other assets | $15,382,620 |
| Total assets | $120,528,113 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,451,568 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,755,239 |
| 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 | $7,334,162 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $275,541 |
| Total liabilities | $14,816,510 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $87,956,788 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,754,815 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $120,528,113 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 54 grants that Public Media Group Of Southern California has recieved totaling $2,476,184.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Anne Ray Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING | $840,000 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR THE FAMILY MATH INITIATIVE | $700,000 |
The Annenberg Foundation Conshohocken, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS OF LINK TV | $250,000 |
Ralph M Parsons Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: OVER TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL INTEGRATION COSTS | $250,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $109,960 |
Anne Ray Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT | $78,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $75,604,496 |
| Earnings | $4,357,124 |
| Other Expense | $3,050,000 |
| Ending Balance | $76,911,620 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Internews Network Arcata, CA | $19,074,087 | $84,725,218 |
Public Media Group Of Southern California Burbank, CA | $120,528,113 | $44,366,663 |
Independent Television Service Inc San Francisco, CA | $30,120,260 | $24,197,338 |
Intelecom Intelligent Telecommunications Pasadena, CA | $0 | $19,676,869 |
Kvie Inc Sacramento, CA | $26,593,294 | $15,075,890 |
Hawaii Public Television Foundation Honolulu, HI | $47,313,263 | $9,289,551 |
Olelo Community Television Honolulu, HI | $14,902,025 | $7,001,608 |
Minority Television Project Inc San Mateo, CA | $59,498,767 | $69,287,301 |
Channel 5 Public Broadcasting Inc Reno, NV | $10,387,926 | $6,071,979 |
Valley Public Television Inc Fresno, CA | $3,745,681 | $4,651,437 |
Southern Oregon Public Television Inc Medford, OR | $2,762,585 | $2,831,337 |
Portland Community Media Portland, OR | $5,021,187 | $2,944,932 |