Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation
- Assets
- $7.1m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- South Bend, IN
- Founding
- 06/1969
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 35-1155594
Organization Overview
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 09/2022, Wnit Public Television employed 37 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
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/ACQUISITION AND REVIEW OF NATIONAL AND REGIONAL PROGRAMS, AND SCHEDULING OF SUCH PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gregory Giczi President & General Manager | Officer | 40 | $121,682 |
Steve Funk VP Of Development - Part Year | 40 | $110,772 | |
James Hillman Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert G Douglass Vice Chair/interim Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William J Schmuhl Jr Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Arnold Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation has recieved totaling $195,157.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Judd Leighton Foundation Inc South Bend, IN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $150,000 |
Florence V Carroll Charitable Trust 59-70046400 Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc Warsaw, IN PURPOSE: EDUCATION COUNTS | $10,000 |
The Robert J Stransky Foundation Punta Gorda, FL PURPOSE: CURRENT OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
Welter Foundation Inc Bristol, IN PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $7,500 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $6,400 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media Inc Indianapolis, IN | $17,731,551 | $16,233,576 |
Friends Of Pbs Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $26,799,003 | $16,138,945 |
St Louis Regional Public Media Inc St Louis, MO | $26,775,325 | $12,788,840 |
Public Television 19 Inc Kansas City, MO | $18,158,327 | $13,527,106 |
Gateway Creative Broadcasting Inc St Louis, MO | $19,428,346 | $7,335,279 |
Kentucky Educational Television Foundation Inc Lexington, KY | $11,286,111 | $8,939,208 |
Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation South Bend, IN | $7,116,699 | $3,958,215 |
Illinois Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation Peoria, IL | $9,806,518 | $4,286,589 |
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 |
Tri-State Christian Tv Marion, IL | $27,247,218 | $3,033,963 |