Greater Dayton Public Television Inc, operating under the name Think TV, is located in Dayton, OH. The organization was established in 1975. 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 06/2021, Think TV employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Think TV 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, Think TV generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.0% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT INSPIRE AND INFORM, EDUCATE AND ENGAGE, FOSTERING CITIZENSHIP AND CULTURE, THE JOY OF LEARNING AND THE POWER OF DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GREATER DAYTON'S LEADING PROVIDER OF EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT IN BOTH LIVING ROOMS AND CLASSROOMS, REACHING MORE THAN 750,000 VIEWERS, 400,000 STUDENTS AND 20,000 TEACHERS. THROUGH PBS AND LOCAL PROGRAMMING, THINKTV.ORG INNOVATIVE MULTIMEDIA CURRICULUM PROJECTS, PARENT WORKSHOPS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS, THINK TV POSITIVIELY IMPACTS OUR COMMUNITY WITH RICH AND DIVERSE RESOURCES, PROVIDES MULTICHANNEL BROADCAST AND CABLE SERVICES.
DONATED MATERIALS AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH A VALUE OF $404,348 WERE RECEIVED IN THE CURRENT YEAR.
GREATER DAYTON'S LEADING PROVIDER OF EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT IN BOTH LIVING ROOMS AND CLASSROOMS, REACHING MORE THAN 750,000 VIEWERS, 400,000 STUDENTS AND 20,000 TEACHERS. THROUGH PBS AND LOCAL PROGRAMMING, THINKTV.ORG INNOVATIVE MULTIMEDIA CURRICULUM PROJECTS, PARENT WORKSHOPS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS, THINK TV POSITIVIELY IMPACTS OUR COMMUNITY WITH RICH AND DIVERSE RESOURCES, PROVIDES MULTICHANNEL BROADCAST AND CABLE SERVICES.
DONATED MATERIALS AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH A VALUE OF $404,348 WERE RECEIVED IN THE CURRENT YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dorothy Lensmen President & CEO | Officer | 17 | $193,729 |
Gloria Skurski Chief Content Officer | 17 | $123,645 | |
James Wiener Chief Programming Officer | 17 | $107,854 | |
Barney Wright 2nd Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Carrie Haley Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dave Taylor Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,773,753 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $365,965 |
Government grants | $2,620,414 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $853,907 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,614,039 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $741,257 |
Investment income | $31,866 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $33,448 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$292,099 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,000 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,126,511 |
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. | $212,774 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,276 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,791,984 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $101,796 |
Other employee benefits | $152,957 |
Payroll taxes | $148,393 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,355 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $105,154 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $167,708 |
Advertising and promotion | $76,121 |
Office expenses | $147,778 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $317,874 |
Travel | $10,154 |
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 | $454,184 |
Insurance | $61,868 |
All other expenses | $168,592 |
Total functional expenses | $5,401,617 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $920,145 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $303,102 |
Accounts receivable, net | $501,799 |
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 | $251,305 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,940,703 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,189,318 |
Investments—other securities | $865,560 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $42,846 |
Total assets | $8,014,778 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $607,199 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $26,300 |
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 | $633,499 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,817,857 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $563,422 |
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 | $8,014,778 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Greater Dayton Public Television Inc has recieved totaling $50,188.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Virginia W Kettering Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $30,000 |
Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: EDUCATION PROGRAMS STEM AND LITERACY | $15,000 |
The@leslie C Mapp Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $5,000 |
Ge Foundation Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $150 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $38 |
Beg. Balance | $1,456,807 |
Earnings | $417,028 |
Other Expense | $14,946 |
Ending Balance | $1,858,889 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media Inc Indianapolis, IN | $17,731,551 | $16,233,576 |
Independence Public Media Of Philadelphia Inc Philadelphia, PA | $114,645,232 | $6,898,202 |
Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp Bethlehem, PA | $43,912,817 | $9,323,671 |
Northeastern Pennsylvania Educational Television Association Pittston, PA | $33,133,906 | $6,320,974 |
Greater Cincinnati Television Educational Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $10,528,764 | $7,237,588 |
Kentucky Educational Television Foundation Inc Lexington, KY | $11,286,111 | $8,939,208 |
Greater Dayton Public Television Inc Dayton, OH | $8,014,778 | $6,126,511 |
Northeastern Educational Television Of Ohio Inc Kent, OH | $8,553,736 | $5,362,591 |
Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation South Bend, IN | $7,116,699 | $3,958,215 |
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 |