Fort Wayne Public Television Inc is located in Fort Wayne, IN. 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. As of 09/2022, Fort Wayne Public Television Inc employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fort Wayne Public Television 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 09/2020, Fort Wayne Public Television Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 09/2020. While expenses have increased by 2.0% 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PBS FORT WAYNE ENGAGES OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH CONTENT AND COLLABORATIONS THAT EDUCATE, INFORM, INSPIRE, AND ENTERTAIN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PBS FORT WAYNE IS A CRITICAL, FREE, OVER-THE-AIR EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND CIVIC BROADCAST SERVICE, REACHING MORE THAN 800,000 PERSONS IN NORTHEAST INDIANA AND NORTHWEST OHIO. SINCE 1975, PBS FORT WAYNE REMAINS THE ONLY PUBLIC TELEVISION STATION IN NORTHEAST INDIANA, AND THE ONLY LOCALLY-OWNED & OPERATED FULL-POWER TELEVISION SERVICE IN OUR COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO NATIONALLY DISTRIBUTED PROGRAMS, PBS FORT WAYNE PROVIDES A FULL SCHEDULE OF LOCALLY-PRODUCED DOCUMENTARIES, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, HEALTH, CULTURAL, AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION PROGRAMS MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 7:30 PM. PBS FORT WAYNE'S SERVICE INCLUDES MORE THAN 200 HOURS EACH WEEK OF HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bruce Haines President/gm | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $114,388 |
Megan Flohr 1st Vice Cha | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Judy Sorg Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dana Berkes Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gary Wasson 3rd Vice Cha | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Underwood Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,204,399 |
Investment income | $2,559 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $212,860 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,930,889 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $145,574 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,035,880 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,512 |
Other employee benefits | $120,206 |
Payroll taxes | $79,727 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,971 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,535 |
Advertising and promotion | $41,781 |
Office expenses | $117,155 |
Information technology | $120,766 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $244,232 |
Travel | $1,177 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $960 |
Interest | $121 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $564,944 |
Insurance | $7,198 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,210,222 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $36,346 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,110,724 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $101,914 |
Accounts receivable, net | $62,051 |
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 | $133,361 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $18,303 |
Total assets | $4,661,204 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $172,746 |
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 | $233,500 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $406,246 |
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 | $4,254,958 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Fort Wayne Public Television Inc has recieved totaling $23,813.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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English-Bonter-Mitchell Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: HD REMOTE PRODUCTION | $10,000 |
Frank J Smith Endowment Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,757 |
Premier Bank Foundation Canfield, OH PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
Don And Virginia Wolf Charitable Foundation Inc Grabill, IN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
Journal-Gazette Foundation Inc Fort Wayne, IN PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $200 |
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc Radnor, PA PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT | $180 |
Beg. Balance | $24,230 |
Earnings | -$3,259 |
Ending Balance | $20,971 |
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Friends Of Pbs Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $26,799,003 | $16,138,945 |
St Louis Regional Public Media Inc St Louis, MO | $26,775,325 | $12,788,840 |
Public Television 19 Inc Kansas City, MO | $18,158,327 | $13,527,106 |
Gateway Creative Broadcasting Inc St Louis, MO | $19,428,346 | $7,335,279 |
Kentucky Educational Television Foundation Inc Lexington, KY | $11,286,111 | $8,939,208 |
Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation South Bend, IN | $7,116,699 | $3,958,215 |
Illinois Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation Peoria, IL | $9,806,518 | $4,286,589 |
Fort Wayne Public Television Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $4,661,204 | $2,930,889 |
Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting Inc Merrillville, IN | $3,583,676 | $2,469,139 |
Wnin Tri-State Public Media Inc Evansville, IN | $6,982,460 | $2,936,769 |
Tri-State Christian Tv Marion, IL | $27,247,218 | $3,033,963 |