EIN 53-0242992

Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association (WETA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
437
Year formed
1953
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
WETA is a PBS and NPR member station in Arlington, VA producing and distributing educational content through local broadcasting and online resources.
Total revenues
$129,989,551
2022
Total expenses
$128,499,745
2022
Total assets
$196,813,723
2022
Num. employees
437
2022

Program areas at WETA

National television/digital production - Weta is the second largest producing station for public media in the united states. Weta and its subsidiary, newshour productions, llc, are the leading provider of public affairs programming to the public television system. Productions include the esteemed news programs "pbs newshour," "pbs news weekend, and "Washington week." Weta productions and co-productions include series and specials from ken burns, dr. henry louis gates, jr, and dozens of established and emerging filmmakers; performance specials from major performance venues and the west lawn of the u.s. capitol. Weta has created "well beings," a multi-platform campaign addressing urgent issues in mental and physical through broadcast and digital content and robust online resources.
Online and community resources - in addition to offering extensive Educational resources in conjunction with the national television content Weta produces, Weta's interactive Educational initiatives include readingrockets.org, a multimedia project that helps struggling readers; colorincolorado.org, a bilingual project that offers resources in both english and spanish for parents and teachers of english-language learners (ells); ldonline.org, the leading website on learning disabilities and adhd for parents, teachers, and students; adlit.org, which supports the literacy of adolescent readers; and brainline.org, the most comprehensive source of brain-injury information on the web. In conjunction with the broadcast offerings, the station engages with teachers, parents, daycare providers, and community groups to extend the literacy resources, including digital at-home learning tools from pbs and direct service literacy training. Weta creates over 50 events a year to engage the public with screenings, panel discussions, and interactive virtual events to further civic dialogue about our history, the diversity of our culture, current issues, and the arts.
Local broadcasting - television & radio - Weta is the flagship public media station in the Greater Washington area, providing Educational content free to all. Weta offers quality television programming on five digital channels 24 hours a day - Weta pbs, Weta uk, Weta metro, Weta pbs kids, and Weta world - and streams content on a variety of platforms. Weta creates local specials on the people, places, and culture of the Greater Washington region. Weta broadcasts a children's Educational television service that builds reading and stem skills; public affairs analysis; performance programming celebrating the cultural diversity of the country; acclaimed history, science, and nature programs; the best of british television; and a channel devoted to independent documentary films. Weta classical radio broadcasts on Weta 90.9 fm, wgms 89.1 fm, and Weta 88.9 fm, providing a 24-hour classical music service. Weta classical also has created online Educational resources for music lovers of all ages. Weta classical is the only broadcaster of classical music in the Greater Washington area and provides an important connection between performing arts organizations in the area and the community.

Grants made by WETA

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Public Broadcasting of Northwest PennsylvaniaStation Grant$38,367
Nashville Public TelevisionStation Grant$29,000
Western New York Public Broadcasting AssociationStation Grant$28,000
...and 41 more grants made totalling $610,705

Who funds Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association (WETA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Better Angels SocietySupport for Production of Documentary Films, Outreach, Education$8,201,810
Corporation for Public BroadcastingTVCSG$7,542,952
Corporation for Public BroadcastingTVPRG$2,000,000
...and 112 more grants received totalling $42,335,575
Federal funding details
Federal agencyProgram nameAmount
National Science FoundationEDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES$792,688
National Science FoundationEDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES$620,547
Library of CongressGERSHWIN PRIZE 2022-LIONEL RICHIE$403,500
...and 6 more federal grants / contracts

Personnel at WETA

NameTitleCompensation
Sharon Percy RockefellerPresident and Chief Executive Officer$803,760
Jason R DaiseyExecutive Vice President , Chief Operating Officer , and Treasurer / Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer , Weta Chief Operating Officer , Newshour Productions / Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer / Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer / Senior Vice President , Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer$492,505
David C PurvisSenior Vice President , Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer , Weta Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer , Newshour Productions / Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer / Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer$352,396
Ruby G AggarwalSenior Vice President , Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer$0
Amna WerdelChief Correspondent$291,799
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for WETA

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$114,738,880
Program services$5,860,693
Investment income and dividends$1,228,258
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$306,440
Net rental income$132,908
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$7,645,570
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$17,537
Miscellaneous revenues$59,265
Total revenues$129,989,551

Form 990s for WETA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062022-12-12990View PDF
2021-062022-03-09990View PDF
2021-062022-02-02990View PDF
2020-062021-04-14990View PDF
2019-062021-02-19990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s

Organizations like WETA

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Window To the World Communications (WTTW)Chicago, IL$49,205,699
Twin Cities Public Television (TPT)Saint Paul, MN$49,557,021
Cascade Public MediaSeattle, WA$41,687,198
WnetNew York, NY$152,882,830
WGBH Educational FoundationBoston, MA$211,952,357
Kcetlink PBS Socal Or Link TVBurbank, CA$54,285,860
National Cable Satellite Corporation (C-SPAN)Washington, DC$53,839,575
WhyyPhiladelphia, PA$51,005,379
National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF)North Canton, OH$39,073,824
ThirteenNew York, NY$105,206,108
Data update history
July 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 8, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 8 new vendors, including , , , , , , , and
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
June 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 9 new vendors, including , , , , , , , , and
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsTelevision producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
LobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
3939 Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA 22206
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Arlington County, VA
Website URL
weta.org/ 
Phone
(703) 998-2778
Facebook page
wetatvfm 
Twitter profile
@wetatvfm 
IRS details
EIN
53-0242992
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1953
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
Independent
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