Pennsylvania Educational Communications Systems
- Assets
- $9.2m
- Revenue
- $5.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 119
- Location
- Camp Hill, PA
- Founding
- 07/2000
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 25-1420912
Organization Overview
Pennsylvania Educational Communications Systems, operating under the name Pennsylvania Cable Network, is located in Camp Hill, PA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Pennsylvania Cable Network employed 119 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pennsylvania Cable Network 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, Pennsylvania Cable Network generated $5.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.2%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
PCN IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING, CONNECTING, AND CELEBRATING PENNSYLVANIA'S PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE THROUGH CABLE TELEVISION AND STREAMING PLATFORMS. WE ARE A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT CABLE TELEVISION NETWORK LOCATED IN CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA WITH BUREAUS IN PITTSBURGH AND PHILADELPHIA. PCN RECEIVED NO STATE OR FEDERAL TAX DOLLARS. PCN IS PROUD TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS IN THREE CATEGORIES - POLITICS & POLICY, HISTORY & CULTURE AND SPORTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
DELIVERY SYSTEM: PCN TRANSMITS ITS PROGRAMMING SIGNAL TO THE CABLE SYSTEMS WHO ULTIMATELY PROVIDE PCN PROGRAMMING TO SUBSCRIBERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. PCN ALSO TRANSMITS ITS SIGNAL AND VIDEO ON DEMAND CONTENT TO ITS STREAMING SUBSCRIBERS AVAILABLE TO VIEW ON ITS WEBSITE AND VARIOUS STREAMING DEVICES.
PROGRAMMING: PCN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EDITORIAL DECISIONS OF ITS CONTENT, ON-AIR SCHEDULING, AND THE PRODUCTION OF ITS PROGRAMMING. ITS CORE PROGRAMMING IS PENNSYLVANIA POLITICS AND POLICY, HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS, AND HISTORY AND CULTURE.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: PCN'S PRIMARY REVENUE SOURCE HAS BEEN CABLE SYSTEM SERVICE FEES. AS CONSUMER TRENDS CHANGE, PCN SEEKS TO FUND ITS MISSION THROUGH INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS, CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS, PROGRAM UNDERWRITING, SPONSORED PROGRAMMING, GRANTS, ETC. TO SUPPORT ITS PROGRAMMING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Debra Kohr Sheppard President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $170,697 |
David R Breidinger Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim D'innocenzo Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Jim Duratz Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Joseph S Gans III Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Wendy Hartman Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $200,623 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $200,623 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,645,446 |
| Investment income | $101,782 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $6,760 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,000 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,965,313 |
| 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. | $183,950 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $152,679 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,216,616 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $54,621 |
| Other employee benefits | $235,227 |
| Payroll taxes | $193,150 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,240 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $32,354 |
| Advertising and promotion | $142,759 |
| Office expenses | $147,730 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $151,951 |
| Travel | $109,504 |
| 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 | $361,978 |
| Insurance | $113,466 |
| All other expenses | $33,501 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,375,873 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $238,260 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,261,091 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,018 |
| 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 | $56,332 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,678,834 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,894,850 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $99,255 |
| Total assets | $9,229,640 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $253,225 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,456,924 |
| 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 | $68,077 |
| Total liabilities | $1,778,226 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,451,414 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $9,229,640 |