Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media Inc

Organization Overview

Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media Inc, operating under the name Wfyi Public Media, is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 1966. 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 09/2023, Wfyi Public Media employed 109 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wfyi Public Media 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, Wfyi Public Media generated $15.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.0m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TRUSTED JOURNALISM, INSPIRING STORIES AND LIFELONG LEARNING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROGRAMMING AND PRODUCTION: THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASES, PRODUCES AND BROADCASTS FOR CONSUMPTION BY VIEWERS AND LISTENERS, EDUCATIONAL, NON-COMMERCIAL AND LOCAL CONTENT IN THE INDIANAPOLIS, IN AND SURROUNDING AREA. THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN APPROXIMATE AUDIENCE REACH OF 1.5 MILLION ACCROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS.


BROADCASTING: THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES TOWERS AND MASTER CONTROL FACILITIES TO TRANSMIT OVER FCC APPROVED FREQUENCIES THE PUBLIC MEDIA CONTENT ACQUIRED AND PRODUCED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THIS CONTENT IS ALSO DISTRIBUTED DIGITALLY.


PROGRAM INFORMATION: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT SERVICES OFFERED IN THE BROADCAST AREA AND ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICES SUCH AS THE READING FOR THE SIGHT IMPAIRED AND LEARNING SERVICES / EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Name Not Listed
Immediate Past Chair
$0
Name Not Listed
President & CEO
$232,199
Name Not Listed
Secretary
$0
Name Not Listed
Vice Chair
$0
Name Not Listed
Chair
$0
Name Not Listed
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Contributor Development Partnership
Membership Services
$660,375
Heartland Video Systems Inc
Broadcasting Technology Support
$203,802
Flash Parking Inc
Garage Renovations
$140,628
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $593,838
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$12,974,892
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $288,908
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,568,730
Total Program Service Revenue$239,592
Investment income $78,121
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $699,904
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 $15,555,705

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