EIN 59-0840626

Wedu

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
64
City
State
Year formed
1956
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
Description
WEDU is a primary PBS station and public media company, serving the 16 counties of West Central Florida and the public good and to aid in the creation of an informed citizenry.
Also known as...
Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting; Wedu Public Media
Total revenues
$14,745,768
2022
Total expenses
$10,882,609
2022
Total assets
$35,681,835
2022
Num. employees
64
2022

Program areas at Wedu

Wedu is the largest pbs station in Florida, Broadcasting 52,560 hours of commercial free television annually across six channels that reach 6.4 million floridians, and countless opportunities for digital engagement through video streaming, web and social media, and robust educational resources. Wedu is thoughtful in telling stories that amplify local voices. We explore topics that affect our community, our country, and the world that prioritizes solution-based programming that addresses the needs of our viewership. We feature diverse voices designed to spark dialogue and facilitate these conversations through events and outreach. (see schedule o) Wedu's focus on the local community has resulted in the station being regarded as a beacon of trust for men, women and children of every walk of life no matter their age, ethnicity or socio-economic status. Wedu is a treasured community resource; a window to the world for the homebound and a vital educational source for the youngest members of society. Our work in 2022 has received profound critical acclaim including twelve suncoast regional emmy nominations and four wins, and two prestigious neta Public media awards. Additionally, Wedu produced programs, including the "greater" series, telling intimate and immersive stories about our local communities, and "can we talk: a conversation about antisemitism," a powerful exploration of issues facing the local jewish community. Wedu's education programming and outreach efforts for pk-12 students continue to serve as a trusted resource for parents and educators.

Who funds Wedu

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Corporation for Public BroadcastingTVCSG$1,515,336
Collins Charitable FoundationUnrestricted$700,000
Corporation for Public BroadcastingTVFSG$518,182
...and 58 more grants received totalling $3,746,679

Personnel at Wedu

NameTitleCompensation
Paul GrovePresident and Chief Executive Officer$232,759
Debra FriedbergChief Financial Officer$133,436
John H ConelySenior Vice President of Operations$131,280
Allison Alvarez HedrickVice President of Communications and Events
Arden RobbinsVice President of Marketing and Commun$120,193
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Wedu

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,354,824
Program services$1,012,282
Investment income and dividends$549,424
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$1,203,041
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$626,197
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$14,745,768

Form 990s for Wedu

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-092023-05-09990View PDF
2020-092021-05-18990View PDF
2019-092020-10-05990View PDF
2018-092019-09-20990View PDF
2017-092018-11-15990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
June 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 8, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,000 from The Koski Family Foundation
March 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 30, 2021
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $102,314 from Community Foundation of Tampa Bay (CFTB)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsTelevision producers / broadcastersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1300 N Blvd PO Box 4033
Tampa, FL 33677
Metro area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
County
Hillsborough County, FL
Website URL
wedu.org/ 
Phone
(813) 254-9338
Facebook page
wedupublicmedia 
Twitter profile
@wedupbs 
IRS details
EIN
59-0840626
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1956
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A03: Arts, Culture and Humanities Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
51512: Television Broadcasting
Parent/child status
Central organization
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