Wskg Public Telecommunications Council
- Assets
- $6.0m
- Revenue
- $6.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 36
- Location
- Vestal, NY
- Founding
- 09/1966
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 15-0620345
Organization Overview
Wskg Public Telecommunications Council is located in Vestal, NY. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Wskg Public Telecommunications Council employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wskg Public Telecommunications Council is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2020, Wskg Public Telecommunications Council generated $6.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 06/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WSKG PUBLIC TELECOM COUNCIL IS A NON-PROFIT NY CORP WHICH OPERATES A NON- COMMERCIAL PUBLIC TV STATION (WSKG) AND TWO NON-COMMERCIAL RADIO STATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS - WSKG NEWS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS IS GUIDED BY POWERFUL ETHICS, PUBLIC MEDIA'S BEST PRACTICES AND COMMUNITY NEED. WE SUPPORT AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ISSUES FACING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH AN OBJECTIVE AND RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF THE FACTS, HIGH QUALITY WRITING AND PRODUCTION, AND DILIGENT JOURNALISM. IN THE PURSUIT OF NEWS WE INSISTENTLY QUESTION, THOROUGHLY RESEARCH, INTELLIGENTLY ANALYZE, AND ETHICALLY SHARE STORIES WITH THE RADIO LISTENERS, TELEVISION VIEWERS AND WEB BROWSERS WHORELY ON WSKG PUBLIC MEDIA. THROUGH THE CONTENT WE PRODUCE AND THE STORIES WE TELL, WE PROVIDE INSIGHTS INTO OUR COMMUNITY'S STRUGGLES ANDSUCCESSES. BY MAINTAINING AN INFORMED CITIZENRY, WE WORK TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIFE.
ARTS AND CULTURE - WSKG'S ARTS AND CULTURE IS GUIDED BY AN ONGOING COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES WITH THE BEST IN ARTS AND CULTURE CONTENT, LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY, ON MULTIPLE PLATFORMS. WE DO THIS TO RESEARCH, PRESERVE AND SHORE THE RICH AND DIVERSE CULTURE OF OUR VIEWING AREA WITH THE COMMUNITY AND STAYING CONSISTENT WITH OUR GOAL TO CREATE RELEVANT CONTENT THAT PROMOTES UPSTATE NEW YORK AS A UNIQUE CULTURAL DESTINATION, TO PRODUCE COMPELLING STORIES OF THE TRANSFORMOTIVE POWER OF THE ARTS AND TO FEATURE THE EXTRAORDINARY TALENTS OF OUR LOCAL MUSICIANS AND PERFORMERS.
ENGINEERING - ENGINEERING IS CRUCIAL TO THE COUNCIL'S EXISTENCE AS A STATION. IT OVERSEES THE OPERATION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO BROADCAST EQUIPMENT AND TOWERS ON A DAT-TO-DAY AND LONG-TERM BASIS. IT ALSO MONITORS FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS AND ENSURES STATION COMPLIANCE WITH THESE FEDERAL GUIDELINES, INCLUDING THE CONVERSION TO A DIGITAL BROADCAST SYSTEM.
YOUTH FOCUSED, HISTORY & HERITAGE
NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS - WSKG NEWS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS IS GUIDED BY POWERFUL ETHICS, PUBLIC MEDIA'S BEST PRACTICES AND COMMUNITY NEED. WE SUPPORT AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ISSUES FACING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH AN OBJECTIVE AND RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF THE FACTS, HIGH QUALITY WRITING AND PRODUCTION, AND DILIGENT JOURNALISM. IN THE PURSUIT OF NEWS WE INSISTENTLY QUESTION, THOROUGHLY RESEARCH, INTELLIGENTLY ANALYZE, AND ETHICALLY SHARE STORIES WITH THE RADIO LISTENERS, TELEVISION VIEWERS AND WEB BROWSERS WHORELY ON WSKG PUBLIC MEDIA. THROUGH THE CONTENT WE PRODUCE AND THE STORIES WE TELL, WE PROVIDE INSIGHTS INTO OUR COMMUNITY'S STRUGGLES ANDSUCCESSES. BY MAINTAINING AN INFORMED CITIZENRY, WE WORK TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIFE.
ARTS AND CULTURE - WSKG'S ARTS AND CULTURE IS GUIDED BY AN ONGOING COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES WITH THE BEST IN ARTS AND CULTURE CONTENT, LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY, ON MULTIPLE PLATFORMS. WE DO THIS TO RESEARCH, PRESERVE AND SHORE THE RICH AND DIVERSE CULTURE OF OUR VIEWING AREA WITH THE COMMUNITY AND STAYING CONSISTENT WITH OUR GOAL TO CREATE RELEVANT CONTENT THAT PROMOTES UPSTATE NEW YORK AS A UNIQUE CULTURAL DESTINATION, TO PRODUCE COMPELLING STORIES OF THE TRANSFORMOTIVE POWER OF THE ARTS AND TO FEATURE THE EXTRAORDINARY TALENTS OF OUR LOCAL MUSICIANS AND PERFORMERS.
ENGINEERING - ENGINEERING IS CRUCIAL TO THE COUNCIL'S EXISTENCE AS A STATION. IT OVERSEES THE OPERATION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF TELEVISION AND RADIO BROADCAST EQUIPMENT AND TOWERS ON A DAT-TO-DAY AND LONG-TERM BASIS. IT ALSO MONITORS FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS AND ENSURES STATION COMPLIANCE WITH THESE FEDERAL GUIDELINES, INCLUDING THE CONVERSION TO A DIGITAL BROADCAST SYSTEM.
YOUTH FOCUSED, HISTORY & HERITAGE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Greg Catlin President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $148,391 |
Allen Buyck Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Linda Biemer Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Elliot Kamlet Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dr Carol K Beechy Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sharon Ball Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,166,815 |
| Investment income | $4,513 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $52,674 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,500 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $550 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,220,212 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $167,685 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,392,419 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $86,502 |
| Other employee benefits | $224,267 |
| Payroll taxes | $110,765 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $23,237 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $102,380 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,795 |
| Advertising and promotion | $71,002 |
| Office expenses | $7,715 |
| Information technology | $23,701 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $152,339 |
| Travel | $11,159 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $33,820 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $281,920 |
| Insurance | $72,679 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,809,549 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,393,283 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $21 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $395,065 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $105,245 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $21,463 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $86,774 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $124,036 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,141,193 |
| Total assets | $6,035,773 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $854,335 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $72,473 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,063,525 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $16,500 |
| Total liabilities | $2,006,833 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,028,940 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Wskg Public Telecommunications Council has recieved totaling $74,770.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Corning Incorporated Foundation Corning, NY PURPOSE: VIRTUAL NY STATE STEM PROGRAMMING | $25,000 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | | $20,000 |
Community Foundation For South Central New York Inc Johnson City, NY PURPOSE: VARIOUS OPERATING AND PROGRAMS | $8,037 |
Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc Arlington, VA PURPOSE: STATION GRANT | $8,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $6,020 |
Community Foundation Of Elmira Corning And The Finger Lakes Horseheads, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,166 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $124,036 |
| Earnings | $37,357 |
| Ending Balance | $161,393 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Witf Inc Harrisburg, PA | $54,156,408 | $17,466,259 |
Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council Rochester, NY | $26,835,003 | $14,361,773 |
Western New York Public Broadcasting Association Buffalo, NY | $20,445,081 | $15,235,511 |
Wqed Multimedia Pittsburgh, PA | $26,860,609 | $15,875,013 |
Geopath New York, NY | $2,097,357 | $11,766,480 |
Public Media Nj Inc New York, NY | $13,143,046 | $9,787,571 |
Wmht Educational Telecommunications Inc Troy, NY | $24,630,036 | $10,052,137 |
Democracy Now Productions Inc New York, NY | $36,977,400 | $9,199,755 |
Public Broadcasting Council Of Central New York Inc Old Liverpool Syracuse, NY | $17,299,983 | $6,896,548 |
Jta-Mjl New Corp New York, NY | $4,638,573 | $7,369,921 |
Movement Alliance Project Philadelphia, PA | $7,765,411 | $9,112,322 |
Markup News Inc New York, NY | $7,207,134 | $6,862,028 |