EIN 93-0814638

Oregon Public Broadcasting

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
310
State
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
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
$53,093,813
2024
Total expenses
$48,822,898
2024
Total assets
$154,148,029
2024
Num. employees
310
2024

Program areas at Oregon Public Broadcasting

See schedule ooregon Public Broadcasting (opb) is an independent, nonprofit media organization serving communities 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 the 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 news app, social media, streaming video including opb passport, podcasts, or our daily "first look and other email newsletters. We aim to give the people of this region the information they need to make informed decisions about issues that impact their lives. Our reporting seeks to connect people across communities and go deeper into what makes this region special. Opb's growing journalism operation is one of the largest in the pacific northwest. Our team of reporters, producers and editors located all across the region provide daily coverage, investigative reporting, in depth documentaries, immersive podcasts and much more. They provide context for national and international stories with a northwest impact. Opb maintains regional editorial partnerships to create stronger collaborative reporting on critical subjects and to maintain a healthy media ecosystem where everyone has access to stories that document the news, life and culture that make the northwest special. These collaborations not only allow opb to share our journalism but also enable us to showcase the exceptional work of our partners. Opb also partners with organizations nationally such as propublica and npr to develop and share enterprise and investigative journalism with impact. Additionally, we bring the world to our region by sharing npr, pbs, american Public media, and bbc programming and more on our Broadcasting services.

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$518,345
...and 110 more grants received totalling $8,312,738

Personnel at Oregon Public Broadcasting

NameTitleCompensation
Steve BassPresident and Chief Executive Officer$549,985
Jan HeskissChief Financial Officer$236,822
Duane SmithVice President Chief Technology Officer$225,107
Duane Smith VpChief Technology Officer$220,841
Kim LockeChief of Staff$141,921
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Oregon Public Broadcasting

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$46,013,720
Program services$1,275,224
Investment income and dividends$4,346,943
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$426,311
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,031,615
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$53,093,813

Form 990s for Oregon Public Broadcasting

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062025-04-15990View PDF
2023-062024-05-09990View PDF
2022-062023-02-03990View PDF
2021-062022-02-08990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
...and 10 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
WGBH Educational FoundationBoston, MA$220,582,541
Minnesota Public Radio American Public MediaSaint Paul, MN$108,721,036
North Texas Public BroadcastingDallas, TX$26,879,457
Southern California Public RadioPasadena, CA$32,595,969
WhyyPhiladelphia, PA$48,084,326
Data update history
June 21, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
May 31, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
May 28, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 38 new grant, including a grant for $518,345 from The Oregon Community Foundation
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $3,364,250 from Corporation for Public Broadcasting
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 - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
123020
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-02
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