EIN 23-7257055

Wyep 913fm Wesa 905fm

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
78
Year formed
1972
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
WYEP-FM is a non-commercial radio station that specializes in eclectic music and programming. The community radio station, which is run by the Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation, operates on 91.3 MHz with an ERP of 18 kW, and is licensed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. WYEP began broadcasting in 1974 in a dusty, dark basement in Oakland, started by a group of volunteers from the Pittsburgh community. Since then, the faces and locations may have changed, but WYEP remains committed to providing a fresh alternative music choice in the city.
Also known as...
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation; 91 3 Wyep and 90 5 Wesa; Wyep FM
Total revenues
$7,067,312
2023
Total expenses
$8,154,445
2023
Total assets
$14,104,306
2023
Num. employees
78
2023

Program areas at Wyep 913fm Wesa 905fm

The Corporation operates community-licensed public radio stations, 90.5 Wesa and 91.3 Wyep. 91.3 Wyep broadcasts a diverse offering of adult alternative music, provides Community education programs, and presents a large number of highly visible events and concerts to western Pennsylvania and surrounding regions. 90.5 Wesa provides a national public radio (npr) news and information format, dedicated to informing people in ways that engage and inspire dialogue about global, national, and Community issues. Both stations play an active role in engaging the Community through online and mobile services and in-person events, and have a prominent voice in Pittsburgh's civic and cultural affairs.

Grants made by Wyep 913fm Wesa 905fm

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Essential Public MediaPass-Through of CPB Community Service Grant for Operations and Programming of Essential Public Media Inc.$304,957

Who funds Wyep 913fm Wesa 905fm

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Corporation for Public BroadcastingRCSG$560,656
Richard King Mellon FoundationToward Support of Operations$250,000
Hillman Family FoundationsCapacity Building and Operating Support$200,000
...and 41 more grants received totalling $1,733,375

Personnel at Wyep 913fm Wesa 905fm

NameTitleCompensation
Terry O'ReillyPresident and Chief Executive Officer$268,536
Christopher CapatoVice President , Finance and Administra$150,974
Eugene O'SullivanTreasurer and Finance Committee Chair$0
Justin BeckSecretary$0
David EhrenwerthBoard Chair$0
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Wyep 913fm Wesa 905fm

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,845,476
Program services$36,736
Investment income and dividends$143,139
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-338
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$42,299
Total revenues$7,067,312

Form 990s for Wyep 913fm Wesa 905fm

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-02-28990View PDF
2022-092023-03-03990View PDF
2021-062022-02-15990View PDF
2020-062021-04-05990View PDF
2019-062020-10-19990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $560,656 from Corporation for Public Broadcasting
May 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Richard King Mellon Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsRadio producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
67 Bedford Sq
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Metro area
Pittsburgh, PA
County
Allegheny County, PA
Website URL
pittsburghcommunitybroadcasting.org/ 
Phone
(412) 381-9131
Facebook page
WYEP91.3fm 
Twitter profile
@wyep 
IRS details
EIN
23-7257055
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1972
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A34: Radio
NAICS code, primary
51511: Radio Broadcasting
Parent/child status
Independent
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