Program areas at Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation
Wisconsin Public Radio WPR is a civic and cultural resource which exists to enlighten and enrich the quality of life for people within its listening area. WPR provides broad access to award-winning news compelling conversations inspiring music and engaging entertainment. WPR's 36 stations reach more than 450,000 listeners each week on three networks: the Ideas Network The NPR News and Classical Music Network and the HD Classical Network.
PBS Wisconsin PBSW boldly enriches educates and entertains diverse audiences through the innovative use of television production and broadcasting other communication technologies and community engagement. PBSW provides access to local and national content extending its reach and impact in the communities we serve.
Who funds Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Friends of PBS Wisconsin | 2022-06 | The Purpose of the Grant Is To Provide WPBF, Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation, Inc. (Operating As PBS Wisconsin, Under License From the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board) With General Overall Support and To Support Specific Projects, in Accordance With the Friends of PBS Wisconsin, Inc. Mission Statement. | $2,300,800 |
Personnel at Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Marta S Bechtol | Director | $0 | 2023-05-09 |
| Adam Hargrove | Director, Engineering | $0 | 2023-05-22 |
| * Jon Miskowski | Director, PBS Wisconsin | | 2023-05-22 |
| Tom Luljak | Director, Wisconsin Public Radio Interim | | 2023-05-22 |
| Jim Zylstra | Chairperson | $0 | 2022-06-30 |
| ...and 1 more key personnel |
Financials for Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 06/2022 | FYE 06/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $10,826,663 | $11,185,918 | -3.2% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $390,237 | $371,515 | 5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $587,328 | $224,814 | 161.3% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $11,804,228 | $11,782,247 | 0.2% |
Organizations like Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $50,705,685 |
| Wgte | 501(c)(3) | Toledo, OH | $4,197,007 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting | 501(c)(3) | Hartford, CT | $25,490,569 |
| Koahnic Broadcast Corporation (KBC) | 501(c)(3) | Anchorage, AK | $4,937,207 |
| Wabe (PBA) | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $16,306,091 |
| Bethel Broadcasting | 501(c)(3) | Bethel, AK | $2,966,906 |
| VPM Media Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Richmond, VA | $24,921,113 |
| Ktoo Public Media | 501(c)(3) | Juneau, AK | $3,436,721 |
| Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $3,421,083 |
| Democracy Now Productions | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $9,199,755 |
Data update history
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsRadio producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- 3319 W Beltline Hwy
- Madison, WI 53711
- Metro area
- Madison, WI
- County
- Dane County, WI
- Website URL
- ecb.org/Â
- Phone
- (608) 264-9668
IRS details
- EIN
- 39-1447533
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1983
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A30: Media, Communications Organizations
- NAICS code, primary
- 51511: Radio Broadcasting
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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