Chicago Public Media Inc

Organization Overview

Chicago Public Media Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A34) the organization is classified as: Radio, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Chicago Public Media Inc employed 200 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Public Media Inc 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 06/2024, Chicago Public Media Inc generated $33.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $30.1m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 9 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE WELL-BEING OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND OUR DEMOCRACY THROUGH INDEPENDENT LOCAL JOURNALISM. CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA PRODUCES ACCESSIBLE, TRUSTED NEWS, INFORMATION AND PROGRAMMING THAT HELPS ALL CHICAGO AREA RESIDENTS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS EVERY DAY, PARTICIPATE IN OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND MAKE THE MOST OF OUR REGION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA, INC. IS A 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY PRODUCING AND DELIVERING DIVERSE, COMPELLING CONTENT OF MULTIPLE VIEWPOINTS AND EXPRESSION. CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA BROADCASTS ITS SERVICE ON FOUR NON-COMMERCIAL FM RADIO STATIONS: WBEZ 91.5 FM IN CHICAGO, WBEQ 90.7 FM IN MORRIS, 91.7 FM (W219CD) IN ELGIN, ILLINOIS, AND WBEK 91.1 FM IN KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS; DIGITALLY VIA WBEZ.ORG, SMART SPEAKERS, MOBILE APPS, PODCASTS AND IN LIVE EVENTS THAT GENERATE CONVERSATIONS ACROSS COMMUNITIES.


CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA OPERATES VOCALO, A PUBLIC MEDIA ON-LINE/ON-AIR SERVICE, ON 91.1 FM WHICH IS BROADCAST ON WBEW 89.5 FM IN CHESTERTON, INDIANA, AND ON 91.1 FM (W216CL) IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ONLINE AT VOCALO.ORG, AND SYNDICATED ON MULTIPLE STATIONS AROUND CHICAGOLAND. VOCALO WAS ESTABLISHED AS AN INSPIRATIONAL BRAND THAT CELEBRATES OUR CITY'S CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER AROUND MUSIC - SPECIFICALLY, THE URBAN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT. IN MAY 2024, VOCALO CEASED ITS LIVE BROADCAST BUT CONTINUES TO HAVE PRE-PROGRAMMED CONTENT ON ITS BROADCAST AND STREAM WHILE CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA CONSIDERS THE NEXT STEPS FOR THE LICENSE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Piyush Chaudhari To 923
Board Chair
$0
Robert Pasin Beg 923
Board Chair
$0
Adrienne King Beg 923
Vice Chair
$0
Dilnaz A Waraich To 1123
Secretary
$0
Raymond E Crossmanphd
Secretary (beg. 9/23)
$0
Nivine Megahed PHD
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Skender Construction Llc
General Contractor
$2,589,251
Market Enginuity
Underwriting Account Executives
$1,242,768
V Three Studios Llc
Architectural Services
$260,847
Jones Day
Legal Services
$221,333
Vsa Partners Llc
Consulting Services
$106,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$12,957,133
Fundraising events$1,409,689
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,699,116
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$12,100,929
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,180,473
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$28,166,867
Total Program Service Revenue$1,879,483
Investment income $2,526,366
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $344,800
Net Rental Income $168,497
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $803,688
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$137,215
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $33,752,486

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