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 06/2023, Wskg Public Telecommunications Council employed 37 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 06/2022, Wskg Public Telecommunications Council generated $6.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.1% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
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.
YOUTH FOCUSED, HISTORY & HERITAGE
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Linda Biemer Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Duane Splide Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Greg Catlin President & CEO (former) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $163,440 |
Carl Speicher Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Anne Bailey Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dr Carol K Beechy Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,690,596 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,870,300 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,825,478 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,386,374 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $13,457 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $11,701 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$159,793 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,303,699 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $182,241 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,694,166 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $94,081 |
Other employee benefits | $222,319 |
Payroll taxes | $131,691 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $15,509 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $97,540 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $79,304 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,140 |
Office expenses | $6,214 |
Information technology | $19,537 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $134,532 |
Travel | $14,370 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $26,300 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $445,882 |
Insurance | $85,725 |
All other expenses | $407,918 |
Total functional expenses | $5,412,096 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $625,373 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $498,919 |
Accounts receivable, net | $181,848 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $22,153 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $115,506 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,093,940 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,192,257 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,401,158 |
Total assets | $7,131,154 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $565,586 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $198,315 |
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 | $530,601 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $12,000 |
Total liabilities | $1,306,502 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,488,415 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $336,237 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,131,154 |