Program areas at Commonwealth Fund for KET
The organization's purpose is to support the mission of the authority for Kentucky educational television, the governing body of Kentucky educational television (Ket). As one of the nation's largest public television networks, Ket is used by more than 2 million people each week and its educational resources are utilized in every Kentucky school district as well as classrooms across the nation. Accessible through broadcast, mobile and connected devices, Ket's content includes originally produced Kentucky history, culture and public affairs programs in addition to the national pbs lineup. Serving the educational needs of the state, Ket delivers the most-trusted children's educational programming plus cradle-to-career instructional services including early childhood teaching tools and certification, k-12 digital learning resources and professional training for educators, and ged and workforce development prep. The website wwwketorgmakingadifferencearchives tells the story of the teachers, students, families and communities impacted by Ket's programs and services.
Grants made by Commonwealth Fund for KET
Who funds Commonwealth Fund for KET
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Commonwealth Fund for KET
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Shae Hopkins | Executive Director | $0 | 2024-11-07 |
| Michele Ripley | President | $0 | 2024-10-30 |
Financials for Commonwealth Fund for KET
| Revenues | FYE 06/2024 | FYE 06/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $12,412,908 | $6,786,674 | 82.9% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $751,396 | $629,065 | 19.4% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $1,931,824 | $-255,629 | 855.7% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-80,418 | $-50,599 | -58.9% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $17,288 | $0 | 999% |
| Total revenues | $15,032,998 | $7,109,511 | 111.4% |
Organizations like Commonwealth Fund for KET
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting | 501(c)(3) | Baton Rouge, LA | $7,920,852 |
| Cincinnati Educational Television (CET) | 501(c)(3) | Cincinnati, OH | $8,092,111 |
| Friends of PBS Wisconsin | 501(c)(3) | Madison, WI | $15,224,581 |
| Friends of Idaho Public Television | 501(c)(3) | Boise, ID | $7,146,322 |
| Television Academy Foundation | 501(c)(3) | North Hollywood, CA | $7,046,569 |
| Window To the World Communications (WTTW) | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $39,120,585 |
| Kcet PBS Socal Or Link TV | 501(c)(3) | Burbank, CA | $37,064,836 |
| Kentucky Educational Television (KET) | 501(c)(3) | Lexington, KY | $17,143,299 |
| Greater New Orleans Educational Television Foundation | 501(c)(3) | New Orleans, LA | $5,166,653 |
| Nashville Public Television | 501(c)(3) | Nashville, TN | $6,561,332 |
Data update history
January 11, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
December 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 13 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCorporate foundationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsTelevision producers / broadcastersChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 600 Cooper Dr
- Lexington, KY 40502
- Metro area
- Lexington-Fayette, KY
- County
- Fayette County, KY
- Website URL
- ket.org/about/leadership-boards/Â
- Phone
- (859) 258-7000
IRS details
- EIN
- 61-1285473
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1994
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A32: Television
- NAICS code, primary
- 813211: Grantmaking Foundations
- Parent/child status
- Subordinate organization
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