Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation, operating under the name Wnit Public Television, is located in South Bend, IN. The organization was established in 1969. 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, Wnit Public Television employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wnit Public Television 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 09/2022, Wnit Public Television generated $4.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WNIT IS A TRUSTED COMMUNITY-OWNED PUBLIC MEDIA SOURCE THAT IS DEDICATED TO INSPIRE, INFORM, EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN AND UNIFY THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BROADCAST - COSTS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE CREATION OF LOCAL ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS, ON-AIR OPERATIONS, AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT. ORIGINAL CONTENT INCLUDES:6 WEEKLY PROGRAM SERIES- EDUCATIONCOUNTS MICHIANA- EXPERIENCE MICHIANA- POLITICALLY SPEAKING- ECONOMIC OUTLOOK- DINNER & A BOOK- OUTDOOR ELEMENTSPERIODIC SPECIAL PROGRAMS- LEGENDS OF MICHIANA: RAFAT AND ZOREEN ANSARI- WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: FIRST RESPONDERS & ATHLETICS- SILVER BEACH: A LEGACY OF MEMORIES- OUR TOWN: LAPORTE- VIBRANT LIGHT: STAINED GLASS OF THE BASILICA AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
PROGRAMMING - THE PURCHASE AND SCHEDULING OF PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS THE REVIEW OF PROGRAM CONTENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Susan Ohmar Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joel Duthie Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert G Douglass Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William J Schmuhl Jr Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Horan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Estephan Awad Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $450,978 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,288,142 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,739,120 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $94,000 |
Investment income | $3,485 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $1,350 |
Net Rental Income | $40,010 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $34,681 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,958,215 |
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. | $116,570 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,628 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,267,350 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,879 |
Other employee benefits | $83,241 |
Payroll taxes | $101,366 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $11,645 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $108,973 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $384,333 |
Advertising and promotion | $64,770 |
Office expenses | $293,686 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $123,655 |
Travel | $25,770 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $57,657 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $306,108 |
Insurance | $41,911 |
All other expenses | $33,772 |
Total functional expenses | $3,976,948 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $816,601 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $217,168 |
Accounts receivable, net | $154,882 |
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 | $83,530 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,356,938 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $487,580 |
Total assets | $7,116,699 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $841,655 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $141,755 |
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 | $2,109,596 |
Total liabilities | $3,093,006 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,023,693 |
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 | $7,116,699 |