Witf Inc is located in Harrisburg, PA. The organization was established in 1964. 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, Witf Inc employed 107 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Witf Inc 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, Witf Inc generated $17.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $16.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2021, Witf Inc has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $7,528,542. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE LIFELONG LEARNING BY CONNECTING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA THROUGH TRUSTED JOURNALISM, THOUGHTFUL DISCUSSION, AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WITF, A MULTIMEDIA ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PUBLIC TELEVISION PROGRAMMING (ANALOG/DIGITAL) THROUGHOUT SOUTH CENTRAL PA.AVERAGE WEEKLY VIEWERS FOR FY23: 144,000NUMBER OF MEMBERS AS OF JUNE 30, 2023: 16,050NUMBER OF UNDERWRITING SPONSORS: 69ON AIR PLEDGES - TOTAL PLEDGE DOLLARS: $446,031
WORKFORCE TRAINING AND TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES TO BUSINESSES AND AGENCIES
RADIO BROADCASTING TO SOUTH CENTRAL PA AND BROADCAST SERVICES TO STATE GOVERNMENT.AVERAGE WEEKLY LISTENERS FOR FY23: 122,600NUMBER OF MEMBERS AS OF JUNE 30, 2023: 7,717NUMBER OF UNDERWRITING SPONSORS: 133ON AIR PLEDGES-TOTAL PLEDGE DOLLARS: $533,758
EDUCATIONAL SERVICESNUMBER OF EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS HELD IN FY23: 31NUMBER OF EDUCATORS IMPACTED: 2,302 EXPLORE IN THE CLASSROOM - KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM VISITS: 53NUMBER OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 3NUMBER OF STUDENTS IMPACTED: 1000NUMBER OF CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS (AGES 3-14): 11NUMBER OF CHILDREN AFFECTED: 1,989SIX PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONSBRIGHTER DAYS: 5 VIDEOS THAT WILL BE USED FOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNINGCAREERS THAT WORK: 1 VIDEO TO PILOT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CURRICULAR UNITWITF BECAME AN ACT 48 APPROVED PROVIDER THROUGH THE PA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONWITF BECAME A CONSORTIUM MEMBER OF THE U.S. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TEACHING WITH PRIMARY SOURCES PROGRAMWITF EDUCATION DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 8,000 BOOKS TO CHILDREN AND TEENS AGES 3-14
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ronald Hetrick III President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $339,495 |
Janice L Snyder Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.54 | $0 |
Leigh Horner Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.96 | $0 |
William Anderson - Start 12922 Director | Trustee | 0.6 | $0 |
Jane M Conover Director | Trustee | 0.56 | $0 |
Anthony M Conte Director | Trustee | 2.31 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $34,901 |
Membership dues | $2,493,129 |
Fundraising events | $1,390 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $6,514,492 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,197,724 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $148,956 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,241,636 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,666,205 |
Investment income | $733,819 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $1,283,547 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $522,065 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$6,258 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $17,466,259 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,367,498 |
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. | $827,147 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $136,319 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,855,227 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $193,433 |
Other employee benefits | $392,528 |
Payroll taxes | $326,900 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $19,370 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $46,911 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $27,695 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $414,169 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $67,464 |
Fees for services: Other | $212,040 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,456 |
Office expenses | $506,675 |
Information technology | $72,195 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $435,371 |
Travel | $49,168 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $34,088 |
Interest | $287,894 |
Payments to affiliates | $211,204 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,510,506 |
Insurance | $128,303 |
All other expenses | $268,963 |
Total functional expenses | $16,257,070 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $278,896 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,914,623 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $316,438 |
Accounts receivable, net | $676,098 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $3,101,902 |
Inventories for sale or use | $7,375 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $215,468 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,299,668 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $29,069,792 |
Investments—other securities | $1,283,300 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $992,848 |
Total assets | $54,156,408 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,845,512 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,880,762 |
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 | $11,310,434 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $2,849,838 |
Total liabilities | $17,886,546 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $34,910,597 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,359,265 |
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 | $54,156,408 |
Over the last fiscal year, Witf Inc has awarded $4,367,498 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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WLVT PURPOSE: LEARN AT HOME DATACASTING INITIATIVE | $733,799 |
WPSU PURPOSE: LEARN AT HOME DATACASTING INITIATIVE | $641,700 |
WHYY PURPOSE: LEARN AT HOME DATACASTING INITIATIVE | $658,142 |
WVIA PURPOSE: LEARN AT HOME DATACASTING INITIATIVE | $666,701 |
WQLN PURPOSE: LEARN AT HOME DATACASTING INITIATIVE | $642,425 |
WQED PURPOSE: LEARN AT HOME DATACASTING INITIATIVE | $644,581 |