Wqed Multimedia
- Assets
- $25.3m
- Revenue
- $12.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 127
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 11/1954
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 25-1010296
Organization Overview
Wqed Multimedia is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1954. 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 09/2023, Wqed Multimedia employed 127 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wqed Multimedia 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 09/2023, Wqed Multimedia generated $12.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.4m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 8 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WQED MULTIMEDIA (WQED) CHAMPIONS COMMUNITIES ACROSS SOUTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA BY TELLING STORIES AND CREATING EXPERIENCES THAT EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN AND INSPIRE OUR NEIGHBORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
TELEVISION:WQED MULTIMEDIA OPERATES FIVE LINEAR TELEVISION CHANNELS: WQED-TV (PBS), WQED WORLD, WQED CREATE, WQED SHOWCASE, AND PBS KIDS.WQED'S CONTENT CREATORS PRODUCE IMPACTFUL STORIES THAT DELVE INTO THE RICH MOSAIC OF OUR REGION'S PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE. WE COVER A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS, FROM ARTS AND CULTURE TO PRESSING SOCIETAL ISSUES THAT IMPACT OUR LIVES. WE PROFILE REMARKABLE INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO WORK TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES.**SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION**IN FY23, WQED CREATED AND DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 100 ORIGINAL VIDEOS, INCLUDING EPISODES OF THESE SERIES: CARTOON ACADEMY WITH JOE WOS (SEASON 3), FILMMAKERS' CORNER (SEASON 14), GUMBANDS WITH RICK SEBAK, PITTSBURGH EATS, TEACHABLE MOMENTS, TEAMOLOGY, THE GREAT RIDE, VOICES, WQED AND GIANT EAGLE COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS, AND WQED SESSIONS. NOTABLE LOCAL DOCUMENTARIES INCLUDED: "AUGUST WILSON HOUSE: ON SACRED GROUND," "FREEDOM HOUSE AMBULANCE: THE FIRST RESPONDERS, AND "VIRULENT: THE VACCINE WARS."
EDUCATION:WQED'S LEARNING NEIGHBORHOODS OFFER FREE AND EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS THAT CAN MAKE DRAMATIC DIFFERENCES IN HOW CHILDREN PERFORM AND ACHIEVE. THROUGH TELEVISION PROGRAMS, MULTIMEDIA TOOLKITS, AND COLLABORATIONS WITH SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES, WQED ENSURES THAT LEARNING CAN OCCUR EVERYWHERE: AT HOME, IN THE CLASSROOM, AND ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES.**SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION**WQED'S PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES EXTEND TO JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPLORING MEDIA CAREERS THROUGH THE WQED FILM ACADEMY, WHICH TEACHES STORYTELLING, CAMERA, AUDIO, LIGHTING, AND EDITING SKILLS. THE FILM ACADEMY OFFERS PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS SUPPORTING A GROWING INDUSTRY OF DIVERSE FILMMAKERS AND DIGITAL STORYTELLERS ACROSS SOUTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA.
RADIO:WQED MULTIMEDIA OPERATES CLASSICAL WQED-FM 89.3/PITTSBURGH, SIMULCAST ON WQEJ-FM 89.7/JOHNSTOWN, ALONG WITH THE PITTSBURGH CONCERT CHANNEL, A 24/7 HD RADIO STATION FEATURING COMPLETE CONCERTS BY THE PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. WQED OFFERS A VARIETY OF PODCASTS, INCLUDING "THE VOICE OF THE ARTS," A VITAL PLATFORM WHICH AMPLIFIES SOUTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA'S VIBRANT AND DIVERSE CULTURAL ASSETS: MUSICIANS, DANCERS, ARTISTS, ACTORS, DIRECTORS AND MORE. ON WEEKDAYS, LOCAL ARTS PROGRAMMING ON WQED-FM AND WQEJ-FM IS HOSTED LIVE BY JIM CUNNINGHAM (6-10AM) AND ANNA SINGER (2-6PM).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Jedlinski Enter 072023 President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $0 |
Nancy Barry Director (exited 9/30/23) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Bezilla Director (enter 12/15/22) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marcela Bohm-Velez Director (exited 9/30/23) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Debra L Caplan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dorothy Davis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Wgbh Educational Foundation Membership Data System | 9/29/23 | $734,032 |
Donor Development Strategies Llc Door To Door Canvassing | 9/29/23 | $549,327 |
Csi Leasing Inc Master Control Equipment | 9/29/23 | $295,861 |
Gates Air Inc Transmitter Equipment | 9/29/23 | $138,844 |
Korn Ferry Ceo Search | 9/29/23 | $133,491 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,368,406 |
| Fundraising events | $32,830 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,100,433 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,111,818 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,613,487 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,558,134 |
| Investment income | $489,183 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $121,225 |
| Net Rental Income | $899,717 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $132,898 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,680 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $13,620 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,826,584 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $1,190,194 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $665,564 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,627,567 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $186,515 |
| Other employee benefits | $718,696 |
| Payroll taxes | $380,033 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $34,647 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $101,203 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $74,903 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,108,410 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $85,530 |
| Fees for services: Other | $278,781 |
| Advertising and promotion | $258,067 |
| Office expenses | $509,251 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $424,994 |
| Travel | $250,849 |
| 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 | $586,139 |
| Insurance | $14,512 |
| All other expenses | $409,982 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,437,270 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $392,212 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $799,665 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,465,382 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $434,320 |
| 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 | $294,416 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,855,495 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $16,923,565 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $161,963 |
| Total assets | $25,327,018 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,951,442 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $74,065 |
| 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 | $161,963 |
| Total liabilities | $2,187,470 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,434,711 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,704,837 |
| 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 | $25,327,018 |