EIN 59-0840626

Wedu

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
55
City
State
Year formed
1956
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
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
$16,408,626
2023
Total expenses
$12,625,430
2023
Total assets
$43,374,029
2023
Num. employees
55
2023

Program areas at Wedu

Wedu stands as the largest pbs station in Florida, Broadcasting 52,560 hours of commercial-free television each year across six channels, reaching 6.4 million floridians. Additionally, Wedu engages audiences digitally through video streaming, digital and social media platforms, and offers extensive educational resources. Thoughtful in its storytelling, Wedu amplifies local voices and delves into topics impacting our community, country, and the world. By bringing together diverse voices, we facilitate conversations through events and outreach, addressing important issues and sparking dialogue (see schedule o).wedu's dedicated focus on the local community has earned the station a reputation as a beacon of trust for individuals from all levels of society, regardless of age, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. Wedu is a cherished community resource, serving as a window to the world for the homebound and a vital educational source for the youngest members of society. In 2023, our efforts garnered critical acclaim, with ten suncoast regional emmy nominations and four wins, along with three prestigious neta Public media nominations, including a victory for "last to ask. Notably, Wedu produced compelling programs such as a historical exploration of sarasota in "the sarasota experience," a riveting account of the tampa bay rays in "rise of the rays, and digital content from our environmentally focused sustain initiative.wedu's education programming and outreach initiatives for pk-12 students continue to stand as a trusted resource for parents and educators.

Who funds Wedu

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Corporation for Public BroadcastingTVCSG$1,767,801
Collins Charitable FoundationUnrestricted$700,000
Charles and Margery Barancik FoundationTo Boost Local Programming That Focuses on Diversity, Equity, Community Wellness, Attainable Housing, and Civil Rights.$250,000
...and 59 more grants received totalling $3,629,259

Personnel at Wedu

NameTitleCompensation
Paul GrovePresident and Chief Executive Officer$280,121
Debra FriedbergChief Financial Officer$143,463
John H ConelySenior Vice President of Operations$140,556
Arden RobbinsVice President of Marketing and Commun$132,822
Claire O'Connor SolomonSenior Vice President of Development$143,746
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Wedu

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$13,169,673
Program services$1,109,233
Investment income and dividends$805,527
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$1,227,234
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$96,959
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$16,408,626

Form 990s for Wedu

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-04-19990View PDF
2022-092023-05-09990View PDF
2021-092022-05-27990View PDF
2020-092021-05-18990View PDF
2019-092020-10-05990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $177,239 from Community Foundation of Tampa Bay (CFTB)
May 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Allyn Foundation
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $14,400 from Joy Mccann Foundation
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 donationsAccepts online 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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