Northern Minnesota Public Television, operating under the name Lakeland Pbs, is located in Bemidji, MN. The organization was established in 1974. 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, Lakeland Pbs employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lakeland Pbs 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, Lakeland Pbs generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 09/2022. 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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LAKELAND PBS' MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, ENRICH AND ENLIGHTEN OUR "COMMUNITY" WITH THE PROGRAMMING WE PRODUCE RIGHT HERE IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND THE NATIONALLY AVAILABLE PROGRAMMING WE CHOOSE TO AIR ON OUR CHANNELS. LAKELAND PBS' VISION IS TO BE THE PREMIER, TRUSTED, INDISPENSABLE PUBLIC MEDIA RESOURCE FOR THE REGION. WE STRIVE TO EMPOWER CITIZENS WHILE SERVING AND CONNECTING THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES ACROSS OUR BROADCAST REGION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROGRAMMING & PRODUCTION- PUBLIC TV TO AID IN PRODUCTION OF TELEVISION PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC.
BROADCASTING- PUBLIC TV TO ALLOW THE PROGRAMS PRODUCED TO BE VIEWED BY THE PUBLIC.
PROGRAM INFORMATION - PUBLIC TV TO INFORM THE PUBLIC OF WHAT IS AVAILABLE TO THEM FROM THE PUBLIC TV STATION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeff Hanks CEO | Officer | 40 | $63,051 |
Joe Breiter Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Berry Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laine Larson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Hanko Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ray Gildow Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $493,700 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,111,852 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,157,227 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,762,779 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $25,223 |
Investment income | $20,459 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $89,474 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,830 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,760 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,897,865 |
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. | $86,598 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,598 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,048,678 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $269,245 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,929 |
Office expenses | $123,771 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $117,930 |
Travel | $7,932 |
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 | $189,002 |
Insurance | $57,733 |
All other expenses | $104,623 |
Total functional expenses | $2,757,954 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,723 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $581,291 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $601,797 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,519 |
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 | $48,135 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,679,219 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,288,975 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,227,659 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $164,125 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $334,653 |
Total liabilities | $498,778 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,631,540 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $97,341 |
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 | $6,227,659 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Northern Minnesota Public Television has recieved totaling $80,868.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Charles K Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT IN 2020-21 FOR PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN THE NORTHERN RURAL REGION OF MINNESOTA | $25,000 |
Charles K Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT IN 2022-23 FOR PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN THE NORTHERN RURAL REGION OF MINNESOTA | $25,000 |
Charles K Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT IN 2022-23 FOR PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN THE NORTHERN RURAL REGION OF MINNESOTA | $25,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $5,770 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $98 |
Beg. Balance | $456,719 |
Earnings | -$59,476 |
Ending Balance | $397,243 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Friends Of Pbs Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $26,799,003 | $16,138,945 |
Iowa Pbs Foundation Johnston, IA | $30,078,074 | $16,446,332 |
Duluth-Superior Area Educational Television Corporation Duluth, MN | $3,568,384 | $4,935,556 |
Northwest Suburbs Community Access Corporation Brooklyn Park, MN | $993,020 | $4,315,205 |
West Central Minnesota Educational Television Company Granite Falls, MN | $12,072,259 | $4,076,753 |
Northern Minnesota Public Television Bemidji, MN | $6,227,659 | $2,897,865 |
St Paul Neighborhood Network St Paul, MN | $1,575,682 | $2,004,402 |
Wisconsineye Public Affairs Network Inc Madison, WI | $716,598 | $1,654,665 |
North Suburbs Access Corporation Roseville, MN | $2,007,342 | $1,090,050 |
Center For Communication And Development Minneapolis, MN | $981,569 | $1,555,334 |
Beck Foundation Of Dsaet Duluth, MN | $15,267,428 | $1,465,301 |
Dakota Media Access Inc Bismarck, ND | $560,673 | $673,121 |