Program areas at Ideastream Public Media
See schedule oideastream Public Media ("Ideastream") is an Ohio nonprofit corporation. Publicly supported and locally owned, Ideastream's mission is to be a trusted and dynamic multimedia source for illuminating the world around us. Ideastream services include wviz/pbs, with five channels of Public television service; wksu, northeast Ohio's npr news and information radio service; wclv, northeast Ohio's classical music radio service; jazzneo, northeast Ohio's local jazz music radio service; Ideastream education, with educational resources, services and the award-winning children's series newsdepth; and management of the Ohio channel, the Ohio Public radio and television statehouse news bureau and the Ohio newsroom on behalf of all Ohio's Public Media stations. Through television, radio, digital and in-person experiences, Ideastream engages with 4 million people in a typical month. Ideastream's free, trusted coverage focuses on four core services: news and information, arts and entertainment, classical and jazz music, and education.
Who funds Ideastream Public Media
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for Ideastream Public Media
| Revenues | FYE 09/2025 | FYE 09/2024 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $23,451,064 | $20,137,258 | 16.5% |
| Program services | $3,627,877 | $3,986,829 | -9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $2,124,142 | $1,072,722 | 98% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $1,086,447 | -100% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-261,981 | $34,452,982 | -100.8% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $-902,281 | $-858,288 | -5.1% |
| Total revenues | $28,038,821 | $59,877,950 | -53.2% |
Organizations like Ideastream Public Media
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Whyy | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $52,837,630 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $58,138,859 |
| Maine Public (MPBN) | 501(c)(3) | Lewiston, ME | $29,501,864 |
| Rural California Broadcasting Corporation (KRCB) | 501(c)(3) | Rohnert Park, CA | $7,862,745 |
| WJCT | 501(c)(3) | Jacksonville, FL | $10,756,730 |
| Vermont Public | 501(c)(3) | Colchester, VT | $25,188,515 |
| Democracy Now Productions | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $10,396,835 |
| KCPT | 501(c)(3) | Kansas City, MO | $24,211,291 |
| Austin PBS | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $21,353,038 |
| Window To the World Communications (WTTW) | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $50,411,662 |
Data update history
August 6, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025
July 26, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsTelevision producers / broadcastersRadio producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesChildren
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationLobbyingReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1375 Euclid Ave
- Cleveland, OH 44115
- Metro area
- Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- County
- Cuyahoga County, OH
- Website URL
- ideastream.org/Â
- Phone
- (216) 916-6100
- Twitter profile
- @ideastreamÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 34-1943865
- Fiscal year end
- September
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2001
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A32: Television
- NAICS code, primary
- 51511: Radio Broadcasting
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current - In Process
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0293454
- FTB Entity ID
- None yet
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2026-08-19
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