Program areas at PCM
Community Media - the organization provides online and cable broadcast of municipal government meetings and Community events. Training and production tools enable Community members to create original Media in their own voice. Through application-based programs and nonprofit partnerships, mediamakers of color, low-income makers, and artists with disabilities receive specialized training, creating a safe space to build technical and artistic skills, and to take risks. Open Signal broadcasts independently produced Media, from Portland and beyond, on five local cable channels and through a growing online platform. In addition, for-hire video production and closed captioning raises funds to support Community programming.
Open Signal labs - labs creates spaces by and for local black Media makers to create films that push the boundaries of what storytelling can look, feel and sound like. This program convenes the black Community through production, training, and events, with a focus on creative and professional advancement for individual filmmakers.
Grants made by PCM
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Lion Speaks | Transfer of Fiscal Sponsor Obligation of Open Signal Labs To Lion Speaks. To Facilitate the Transfer, Open Signal Transferred Cash of $229,585 for the Benefit of the Progrm. | 2023-06 | $229,585 |
Who funds Open Signal (PCM)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at PCM
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Jamie Plakos | Director of Operations / Community Media Director | $75,292 | 2023-06-30 |
| Daniela Serna | Director of Communications and Distribution | | 2024-10-19 |
| KatMeow Garcia | Director of Community Media | | 2024-10-19 |
| Jim Bruce | Director of Information Systems | | 2024-10-19 |
| Christine Jervis | Director of Administration | | 2024-10-19 |
| ...and 19 more key personnel |
Financials for PCM
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,923,434 | $1,578,535 | 21.8% |
| Program services | $1,604,480 | $1,331,343 | 20.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $2,130 | $8,905 | -76.1% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $24,630 | $26,149 | -5.8% |
| Total revenues | $3,554,674 | $2,944,932 | 20.7% |
Organizations like PCM
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Greater New Orleans Educational Television Foundation | 501(c)(3) | New Orleans, LA | $5,166,653 |
| Rural California Broadcasting Corporatio (KRCB) | 501(c)(3) | Rohnert Park, CA | $6,172,931 |
| Kansas Public Telecommunications Service (KPTS) | 501(c)(3) | Wichita, KS | $3,596,976 |
| Lakeland PBS (LPTV) | 501(c)(3) | Bemidji, MN | $2,927,531 |
| Public Broadcasting of Northwest Pennsylvania | 501(c)(3) | Erie, PA | $4,067,229 |
| Grand Rapids Community Media Center (GRCMC) | 501(c)(3) | Grand Rapids, MI | $1,805,596 |
| Nashville Public Television | 501(c)(3) | Nashville, TN | $6,561,332 |
| WNIN Tri-State Public Media | 501(c)(3) | Evansville, IN | $2,267,581 |
| KCPT | 501(c)(3) | Kansas City, MO | $12,167,598 |
| Illinois Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Peoria, IL | $4,330,064 |
Data update history
October 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
August 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 10, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsTelevision producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 2766 Ne Martin Luther King JR Blvd
- Portland, OR 97212
- Metro area
- Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- County
- Multnomah County, OR
- Website URL
- opensignalpdx.org/Â
- Phone
- (503) 288-1515
- Facebook page
- PortlandCommunityMediaÂ
- Twitter profile
- @pcm_tvÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 93-0801581
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1981
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A32: Television
- NAICS code, primary
- 51512: Television Broadcasting
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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