EIN 36-2246703

Window To the World Communications (WTTW)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
354
Year formed
1953
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Window To the World Communications (WTTW) is Chicago’s premier public media organization committed to creating and presenting unique content for television and digital media.
Total revenues
$49,205,699
2022
Total expenses
$42,858,465
2022
Total assets
$84,692,660
2022
Num. employees
354
2022

Program areas at WTTW

Wttw produces local and national productions, that are broadcast locally for the benefit of individuals living in and around chicagoland. Our productions highlight the city and provide cultural and informative contents. Wttw also produces a nightly news program called chicago tonight.
Wfmt is chicago's only classical radio station. We are committed To enriching lives, engaging communities, and inspiring exploration through the lens of classical music. Wfmt showcases local talent and has a focus on diversity within classical music.
Wttw is chicago's pbs member station committed To creating and presenting unique content for television and digital media. We are dedicated To enriching lives, engaging communities, and inspiring exploration through our commitment To diverse perspectives, innovation, and life-long learning.
Other sources of expense are:1) the advertising/underwriting sales department2) websites3) various other program services such as: facilities rental, internetadvertising, corporate Communications, and community service events

Grants made by WTTW

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Think TVCommunity Engagement and Education$10,000
New England Public MediaCommunity Engagement and Education$7,500
Central Wyoming College FoundationCommunity Engagement and Education$7,250
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Window To the World Communications (WTTW)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Corporation for Public BroadcastingTVCSG$3,144,468
Donna Van Eekeren FoundationGeneral Charitable Purposes$600,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$554,319
...and 99 more grants received totalling $7,678,442

Personnel at WTTW

NameTitleCompensation
Sandra Cordova MicekPresident and Chief Executive Officer$691,266
Jitin GargSenior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer$295,894
Jill BrittonExecutive Vice President and Chief Development Officer$304,932
Anne GleasonExecutive Vice President , Marketing and Digital$256,892
Timothy RussellVice President , Community Engagement and Diversity , Equity and Inclusion
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for WTTW

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$36,173,983
Program services$9,426,985
Investment income and dividends$2,221,222
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$435,003
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-35,215
Net income from fundraising events$-284,567
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,268,288
Total revenues$49,205,699

Form 990s for WTTW

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-02-05990View PDF
2018-062019-09-14990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
April 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
April 14, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 13 new personnel
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 30 new grant, including a grant for $275,000 from TAWANI Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $3,144,468 from Corporation for Public Broadcasting
August 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsTelevision producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
5400 N Ave Louis
Chicago, IL 60625
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
interactive.wttw.com/about/contact-us 
Phone
(773) 583-5000
Facebook page
wttw11 
Twitter profile
@wttw 
IRS details
EIN
36-2246703
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1953
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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