Southern Nevada Public Television is located in Las Vegas, NV. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (A32) the organization is classified as: Television, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Nevada Public Television 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 06/2021, Southern Nevada Public Television generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $634.3k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (22.4%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO SECURE FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FOR PRODUCTION AND PROMOTION PARTNERSHIPS THAT MAGNIFY THE COMMUNITY IMPACT OF VEGAS PBS MEDIA SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SOUTHERN NEVADA PUBLIC TELEVISION CONTINUES TO FULFILL ITS MISSION BY SECURING VEGAS PBS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP, CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION DONATIONS, WHICH ARE THEN CONTRIBUTED AND UTILIZED BY VEGAS PBS TO CREATE UPLIFTING AND FAMILY CONTENT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES CAN PARTICIPATE IN. SOME OF THE QUALITY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES VEGAS PBS IS ABLE TO PRODUCE BECAUSE OF SNPT'S SUPPORT ARE: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILIES, EDUCATING BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN ON HOW TO BECOME BETTER READERS, LOCALLY-PRODUCED PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTING THE ARTS AND OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY, SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGLISH ARTS MATH (STEAM) CAMP PROGRAMS WHICH TEACH VIEWERS HOW THESE CONCEPTS ARE UTILIZED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES AND THEN LESSON PLANS CREATED FOR TEACHERS TO BE ABLE (CONT'D ON SCH O) TO USE THESE PROGRAMS IN THE CLASSROOM. WITH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND EDUCATION SHIFTING TO PRIMARILY ONLINE IN 2021, SNPT CONTINUED TO HELP PROVIDE CRITICALLY-NEEDED RESOURCES TO THE COMMUNITY.
SOUTHERN NEVADA PUBLIC TELEVISION (SNPT) PARTNERED WITH THE NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS (NASA) AND RECEIVED OVER $50,000 IN STATE FUNDING FOR THE CAREERS IN EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO BECOME BETTER LEADERS IN THE CLASSROOM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tom Axtell Executive Director (thru 12/2020) | Officer | 4 | $18,000 |
Brandon Merrill Finance Director | Officer | 4 | $9,999 |
Tom Warden President/board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Clark Dumont Vice President/president | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nora Luna Secretary/vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kim Walker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $245,936 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $109,979 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $615,052 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $80,520 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $970,967 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $37,358 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $52,663 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,060,988 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $458,549 |
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. | $10,946 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,946 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $16,055 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,226 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $36,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $21,098 |
Fees for services: Other | $58,455 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $16,024 |
Information technology | $1,053 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $634,290 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $391,200 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $786,141 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $12,084 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,859,996 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,049,421 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,172 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $39,172 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $649,586 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,360,663 |
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 | $4,049,421 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Southern Nevada Public Television has recieved totaling $214,851.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Yao Yuan Sze Foundation Bellevue, WA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $50,000 |
Mgm Resorts Foundation Las Vegas, NV | | $38,120 |
Nevada Community Foundation Inc Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
The Yao Yuan Sze Foundation Bellevue, WA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $25,000 |
National Gift Annuity Foundation Jacksonville, FL PURPOSE: General Support | $22,006 |
The Yao Yuan Sze Foundation Bellevue, WA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $20,000 |
Beg. Balance | $2,417,316 |
Earnings | $635,075 |
Admin Expense | $22,579 |
Net Contributions | $597,894 |
Grants | $267,042 |
Ending Balance | $3,360,664 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Internews Network Arcata, CA | $19,074,087 | $84,725,218 |
Public Media Group Of Southern California Burbank, CA | $120,528,113 | $44,366,663 |
Independent Television Service Inc San Francisco, CA | $30,120,260 | $24,197,338 |
Intelecom Intelligent Telecommunications Pasadena, CA | $0 | $19,676,869 |
Kvie Inc Sacramento, CA | $26,593,294 | $15,075,890 |
Minority Television Project Inc San Mateo, CA | $59,498,767 | $69,287,301 |
Channel 5 Public Broadcasting Inc Reno, NV | $10,387,926 | $6,071,979 |
Friends Of Idaho Public Television Inc Boise, ID | $17,181,185 | $8,057,711 |
Valley Public Television Inc Fresno, CA | $3,745,681 | $4,651,437 |
Southern Oregon Public Television Inc Medford, OR | $2,762,585 | $2,831,337 |
Portland Community Media Portland, OR | $5,021,187 | $2,944,932 |
Redwood Empire Public Television Eureka, CA | $1,954,628 | $1,985,052 |