The Fred Rogers Company is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1972. 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, Fred Rogers Company employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fred Rogers Company 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 06/2023, Fred Rogers Company generated $28.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $26.8m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.1% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE FRED ROGERS COMPANY SEEKS TO BUILD ON FRED ROGERS' LEGACY BY PROVIDING QUALITY MEDIA THAT PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS CAN TRUST TO ENTERTAIN AND ENGAGE THEIR CHILDREN AND INSPIRE AN ENTHUSIASM FOR LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD PREMIERED ON PBS IN SEPTEMBER 2012, AND WAS WARMLY RECEIVED BY CHILDREN, PARENTS AND EDUCATORS ALIKE. THIS ANIMATED SERIES, FOR A NEW GENERATION OF CHILDREN AGED 2-4, TELLS IT'S ENGAGING STORIES ABOUT THE LIFE OF A PRESCHOOLER USING MUSICAL STRATEGIES GROUNDED IN FRED ROGERS' LANDMARK SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL CURRICULUM. THROUGH IMAGINATION, CREATIVITY AND MUSIC, DANIEL AND HIS FRIENDS LEARN THE KEY SOCIAL SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SCHOOL AND FOR LIFE. THE BROADCAST SERIES IS REGULARLY ONE OF THE MOST-VIEWED BY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN.
ALMA'S WAY PREMIERED ON PBS IN OCTOBER 2021. ALMA'S WAY IS AN ANIMATED SERIES FOR CHILDREN AGED 4 TO 6 YEARS OLD, CREATED BY SONIA MANZANO OF SESAME STREET. ALMA SPEAKS DIRECTLY TO THE AUDIENCE AS SHE SHARES HER "THINK IT THROUGH" MOMENTS AS SHE LEARNS TO MAKE DECISIONS AND UNDERSTAND OTHERS' POINTS OF VIEW.
DONKEY HODIE PREMIERED ON PBS IN MAY 2021 AND IS A PUPPET SERIES FOR PRESCHOOLERS. DONKEY HODIE AND HER PALS EMPOWER YOUNG VIEWERS TO DREAM BIG AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES BY PERSEVERANCE, RESOURCEFULNESS AND PROBLEM SOLVING. DONKEY HODIE IS INSPIRED BY FRED ROGERS' MISSION TO HELP YOUNG VIEWERS NAVIGATE THE FRUSTRATIONS AND CHALLENGES OF CHILDHOOD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey Mallory Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Betty Cruz Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Anne Lewis Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Scott Lammie Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Cooper Munroe Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Debra Demchak Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Pipeline Studios Ltd Animation | 6/29/23 | $4,287,753 |
Spiffy Productions Production | 6/29/23 | $8,218,989 |
Dnh 7 Productions Animation | 6/29/23 | $2,283,584 |
9 Story Media Group Participation | 6/29/23 | $2,173,123 |
9 Story Media Group Production | 6/29/23 | $1,714,122 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,006,824 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,006,824 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $11,574,739 |
Investment income | $1,353,320 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $12,379,335 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$362,278 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $27,992,352 |
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. | $911,555 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $707,264 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,176,431 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $311,296 |
Other employee benefits | $377,428 |
Payroll taxes | $213,443 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $39,020 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $182,169 |
Fees for services: Other | $41,351 |
Advertising and promotion | $181,883 |
Office expenses | $254,722 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $629,106 |
Travel | $210,926 |
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 | $13,383,738 |
Insurance | $72,651 |
All other expenses | $544,554 |
Total functional expenses | $26,821,462 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$246,267 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,732,559 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $955,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,234,858 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $9,242 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $157,808 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,722,495 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $42,935,920 |
Investments—other securities | $2,934,074 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $516,577 |
Other assets | $41,685,766 |
Total assets | $98,638,032 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,263,487 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $6,734,425 |
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 | $3,732,551 |
Total liabilities | $14,730,463 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $73,976,036 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,931,533 |
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 | $98,638,032 |