EIN 93-0814638

Oregon Public Broadcasting

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
299
State
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Oregon Public Broadcasting is a public broadcasting company in Portland, OR run by Steve Bass that strives to give voice to the community, connect Oregon and its neighbors, and illuminate a wider world.
Total revenues
$56,821,607
2023
Total expenses
$44,099,868
2023
Total assets
$144,181,795
2023
Num. employees
299
2023

Program areas at Oregon Public Broadcasting

See schedule oopb (Oregon Public Broadcasting) is an independent, nonprofit media organization serving communities all across Oregon and the pacific northwest. Powered by the generous support of members, opb connects people through trusted journalism that is freely accessible to everyone. Guided by Public service and a commitment to equity, we deliver in-depth, fact-driven coverage of politics, science and environment, arts and culture, education, and more. Opb shares stories and programs wherever people seek them: on opb.org, opb radio and tv, the opb app, social media, streaming video, podcasts, or our daily 'first look and other email newsletters. Opb journalists span across Oregon and southern Washington to deliver trusted local and regional coverage daily, along with deep investigative reporting, in-depth documentaries, immersive podcasts, and much more. They provide context for national and international stories with a northwest impact. This reporting is delivered on opb radio, online at opb.org, and in a daily email newsletter "first look." Our weekly politics 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," "starting a riot," "class of 2025," "growing Oregon," "bundyville," "timber wars," "relative fiction and "the fault line: dying for a fight. "opb's arts & culture team delivers reporting, features and multimedia content online at opb.org, along with original opb arts series Oregon art beat and history series Oregon experience" on opb tv and online. 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. Their timely coverage, 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.

Who funds Oregon Public Broadcasting

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Corporation for Public BroadcastingTVCSG$3,364,250
Corporation for Public BroadcastingRCSG$1,260,584
The Oregon Community FoundationLiterary Arts$803,926
...and 105 more grants received totalling $8,407,470

Personnel at Oregon Public Broadcasting

NameTitleCompensation
Steve BassPresident and Chief Executive Officer$489,845
Jan HeskissChief Financial Officer$190,908
Duane Smith VpChief Technology Officer$220,841
Cheryl Ikemiya VpChief Development Officer$239,472
Morgan Holm SvpChief Content Officer$242,330
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Oregon Public Broadcasting

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$49,370,988
Program services$1,381,015
Investment income and dividends$3,446,034
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$415,851
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,207,719
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$56,821,607

Form 990s for Oregon Public Broadcasting

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-09990View PDF
2022-062023-02-03990View PDF
2021-062022-02-08990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
2019-062020-08-10990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Oregon Public Broadcasting

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Western New York Public Broadcasting AssociationBuffalo, NY$15,242,336
VPM Media CorporationRichmond, VA$24,810,752
Connecticut Public BroadcastingHartford, CT$22,946,067
Wabe (PBA)Atlanta, GA$20,934,565
KqedSan Francisco, CA$115,059,886
Minnesota Public Radio American Public MediaSaint Paul, MN$113,958,386
Educational Media Foundation / K-Love RadioRocklin, CA$238,353,904
North Texas Public BroadcastingDallas, TX$26,879,457
WhyyPhiladelphia, PA$48,084,326
Rocky Mountain Public MediaDenver, CO$27,017,931
Data update history
August 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 27 new grant, including a grant for $287,274 from American Online Giving Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $60,000 from The Carol and Velma Saling Foundation
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 35 new grant, including a grant for $803,926 from The Oregon Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsRadio producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
7140 S Macadam Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
County
Multnomah County, OR
Website URL
opb.org/ 
Phone
(503) 244-9900
Facebook page
oregonpublicbroadcasting 
Twitter profile
@opb 
IRS details
EIN
93-0814638
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
NAICS code, primary
51511: Radio Broadcasting
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
123020
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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