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EIN 39-1447533

Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Madison
State
Wisconsin
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
Description
WPBF raises funds for ECB, which supports Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin in enriching and educating diverse audiences throughout the state.
Total revenues
$11,975,237
2023
Total expenses
$11,537,284
2023
Total assets
$33,029,454
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation

Wisconsin Public Radio WPR is a civic and cultural resource which exists to enlighten and enrich the quality of life for Wisconsin residents. WPR provides broad access to award-winning news compelling conversations inspiring music and engaging entertainment. WPR's 36 stations reach more than 450,000 listeners each week on three networks: the Ideas Network The NPR News and Classical Music Network and the HD Classical Network.
PBS Wisconsin PBSW boldly enriches educates and entertains diverse audiences through the innovative use of television production and broadcasting other communication technologies and community engagement. PBSW provides access to local and national content extending its reach and impact in the communities we serve.

Who funds Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Friends of PBS WisconsinThe Purpose of the Grant Is To Provide WPBF, Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation, Inc. (Operating As PBS Wisconsin, Under License From the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board) With General Overall Support and To Support Specific Projects, in Accordance With the Friends of PBS Wisconsin, Inc. Mission Statement.$2,676,000
The Roots and Wings FoundationFirerose Fund: Underwriting Support$50,000
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin (CFSW)Youth Development$12,000

Personnel at Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Marta BechtolExecutive Director$0
Adam HargroveDirector , Engineering$0
* Jon MiskowskiDirector, PBS Wisconsin
Jon MiskowskiDirector , PBS Wisconsin
Sarah AshworthDirector , Wisconsin Public Radio
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,357,621
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$567,968
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$49,648
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$11,975,237

Form 990s for Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-19990View PDF
2022-062023-05-09990View PDF
2021-062022-05-10990View PDF
2020-062022-05-25990View PDF
2019-062021-03-10990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
WgteToledo, OH$5,355,801
Connecticut Public BroadcastingHartford, CT$22,946,067
VPM Media CorporationRichmond, VA$24,810,752
Western New York Public Broadcasting AssociationBuffalo, NY$15,242,336
Wabe (PBA)Atlanta, GA$20,934,565
Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland, OR$56,821,607
Koahnic Broadcast Corporation (KBC)Anchorage, AK$3,331,042
Ktoo Public MediaJuneau, AK$3,179,594
JPR Foundation (JPRF)Ashland, OR$5,030,188
Indiana Public Broadcasting StationsIndianapolis, IN$3,643,348
Data update history
November 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,676,000 from Friends of PBS Wisconsin
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $12,000 from Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin (CFSW)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsRadio producers / broadcastersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3319 W Beltline Hwy
Madison, WI 53711
Metro area
Madison, WI
County
Dane County, WI
Website URL
ecb.org/ 
Phone
(608) 264-9668
IRS details
EIN
39-1447533
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
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
Central organization
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