Program areas at Chicago Public Media
Chicago Public Media, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves the Public interest by producing and delivering diverse, compelling content of multiple viewpoints and expression. Chicago Public Media broadcasts its service on four non-commercial fm radio stations: wbez 91.5 fm in Chicago, wbeq 90.7 fm in morris, 91.7 fm (w219cd) in elgin, Illinois, and wbek 91.1 fm in kankakee, Illinois; digitally via wbez.org, smart speakers, mobile apps, podcasts and in live events that generate conversations across communities.
Chicago Public Media operates a Public Media on-line/on-air service, on 91.1 fm which is broadcast on wbew 89.5 fm in chesterton, Indiana, and on 91.1 fm (w216cl) in Chicago. Vocalo radio was established as an inspirational brand that celebrates our city's cultural diversity and brings the community together around music - specifically, the urban alternative format. Vocalo radio actively looks to create and promote positivity and, through music, break down the barriers that segregate our communities.
Who funds Chicago Public Media
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Chicago Public Media
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Julian Posada | President and Chief Executive Officer | $0 | 2024-07-11 |
Matt Moog | Chief Executive Officer | $507,736 | 2024-07-11 |
Rina Dedhia | Chief Financial Officer | $326,581 | 2024-07-11 |
Kassandra Stephenson | Chief Marketing Officer | $175,827 | 2022-06-30 |
Lucy Kim | Chief Advancement Officer | $323,562 | 2024-07-11 |
...and 28 more key personnel |
Financials for Chicago Public Media
Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
---|
Total grants, contributions, etc. | $30,954,140 | $27,026,635 | 14.5% |
Program services | $2,223,748 | $2,725,968 | -18.4% |
Investment income and dividends | $1,887,284 | $1,134,000 | 66.4% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $260,400 | $172,400 | 51% |
Net rental income | $160,220 | $149,114 | 7.4% |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $3,396,273 | $1,183,331 | 187% |
Net income from fundraising events | $-184,207 | $-101,009 | -82.4% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
Total revenues | $38,697,858 | $32,290,439 | 19.8% |
Organizations like Chicago Public Media
Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
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Wnet | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $111,051,975 |
KCTS9 Kcts9org Crosscutcom | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $38,552,567 |
Kcet PBS Socal Or Link TV | 501(c)(3) | Burbank, CA | $37,064,836 |
Kvie | 501(c)(3) | Sacramento, CA | $16,542,728 |
Greater New Orleans Educational Television Foundation | 501(c)(3) | New Orleans, LA | $11,063,137 |
South Florida PBS | 501(c)(3) | Boynton Beach, FL | $16,553,374 |
KCPT | 501(c)(3) | Kansas City, MO | $12,167,598 |
Klru | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $16,383,398 |
Wfyi Public Media | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $18,488,530 |
Window To the World Communications (WTTW) | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $39,120,585 |
Data update history
July 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 16 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from The Manaaki Foundation February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,500 from Red Lodge Foundation December 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsTelevision producers / broadcastersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 848 E Grand Ave Navy Pier
- Chicago, IL 60611
- Metro area
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- County
- Cook County, IL
- Website URL
- wbez.org/aboutÂ
- Phone
- (312) 948-4600
- Facebook page
- wbez915Â
- Twitter profile
- @wbezÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 36-3687394
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1989
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A32: Television
- NAICS code, primary
- 51512: Television Broadcasting
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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