EIN 75-7126012

Klru

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
114
City
State
Year formed
1962
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
To educate, entertain and engage children and adults in the Greater Austin area and beyond by providing distinctive media experiences that matter, whether on the air, online or on the ground, and reflecting Austin’s uniqueness and creativity to the wo...
Also known as...
Capital of Texas Public Telecommunications Council
Total revenues
$16,383,398
2022
Total expenses
$13,413,476
2022
Total assets
$31,782,817
2022
Num. employees
114
2022

Program areas at Klru

Provides non-commercial television programming to the austin, Texas area reaching a potential audience exceeding 736,000 households. Acquires, curates, and distributes programming from the Public broadcasting service (pbs) and various other programming distributors; broadcasts four (4) digital channels 24 hours a day year round; provides programming to multiple cable operators, two satellite operators and a wide range of online/digital distribution channels/sites.
Educational and outreach services provide programming, instruction, and supplies for schools, child care facilities and parents. Serve approximately 15,000 individuals during the year via ready-to-learn, play-to-learn, and related projects. Provide professional development and educational video through pbs learning media and other media. Direct costs only. Funded by educational institutions, businesses, private donations, and other non-profits. Conduct community discussions, events and screenings, approximately 12 per year. Due to covid events usually held in person were held virtually.
Create approximately 75 hours of educational, Public affairs, and cultural arts and the content for the central Texas region and beyond; train students in production operations; conduct community outreach around content. Funded by donors, other non-profits and businesses. Provide support and feedback to local and regional filmakers seeking a wider audience.

Who funds Klru

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Corporation for Public BroadcastingTVCSG$1,918,252
Corporation for Public BroadcastingTVFSG$585,058
Austin Community FoundationUnrestricted$276,808
...and 31 more grants received totalling $4,672,633

Personnel at Klru

NameTitleCompensation
Luis PatinoPresident and Chief Executive Officer$0
Lori BoldingChief Operating Officer$143,228
Elizabeth PerchChief Financial Officer
Ryan DaltonBoard Treasurer$0
Carolyn ConnollyChief Marketing Officer
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Klru

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$13,479,463
Program services$1,470,319
Investment income and dividends$91,478
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$882,861
Net rental income$45,779
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$188,736
Net income from fundraising events$-81,807
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$2,772
Miscellaneous revenues$303,797
Total revenues$16,383,398

Form 990s for Klru

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-092022-08-12990View PDF
2020-092021-08-13990View PDF
2019-092021-01-21990View PDF
2019-092020-10-21990View PDF
2018-092019-10-04990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Cascade Public MediaSeattle, WA$41,687,198
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KlrnSan Antonio, TX$5,542,564
New Hampshire Public Broadcasting (NHPBS)Durham, NH$6,775,955
WHRO Public MediaNorfolk, VA$13,882,168
Nashville Public TelevisionNashville, TN$8,012,439
South Florida PBSBoynton Beach, FL$12,247,643
Data update history
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $24,000 from Bares Family Foundation
April 14, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
January 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 22, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
April 13, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 13 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsTelevision producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringAuction fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 7158
Austin, TX 78713
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
County
Travis County, TX
Website URL
austinpbs.org/ 
Phone
(512) 475-9090
Facebook page
KLRUAustinPBS 
Twitter profile
@klru 
IRS details
EIN
75-7126012
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1962
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A32: Television
NAICS code, primary
51512: Television Broadcasting
Parent/child status
Independent
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