Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc is located in Wichita, KS. The organization was established in 1968. 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 06/2021, Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kansas Public Telecommunications Service 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 06/2021, Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc generated $4.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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KPTS IS YOUR PUBLICLY OWNED TELEVISION STATION THAT EDUCATES, ENGAGES, ENTERTAINS AND ENRICHES KANSANS THROUGH QUALITY PROGRAMMING AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
CONTENTKPTS IS YOUR PUBLICLY-OWNED TELEVISION STATION THAT EDUCATES, ENGAGES, ENTERTAINS, AND ENRICHES KANSANS.IN ADDITION TO QUALITY PROGRAMMING FROM PBS, KPTS ALSO BROADCASTS PROGRAMMING FROM OTHER SOURCES INCLUDING THE NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN PUBLIC TELEVISION, THE BBC, AND OTHER PROGRAM PROVIDERS.KPTS ALSO WORKS WITH OTHER LOCAL PRODUCERS TO BROADCAST PROGRAMS INCLUDING STREET RODDING AMERICAN STYLE, POSITIVELY KANSAS AND HATTEBERG'S PEOPLE.KPTS HAS ALSO PARTNERED WITH THE TALLGRASS FILM FESTIVAL TO ENCOURAGE AND BROADCAST FILMS PRODUCED BY KANSAS FILMMAKERS. PRODUCTIONS SUBMITTED ARE REVIEWED TO MEET KPTS STANDARDS FOR QUALITY AND CONTENT.LOCAL PROGRAMS KANSAS WEEK AND ONE ON ONE ARE PRODUCED REGULARLY. DOCUMENTARIES PRODUCED INCLUDE "BRANDS BORN HERE", "WICHITA NOW", "PIATT STREET", "DAVID PARKS GI DIARY", "WICHITA VORTEX", "LOST THEATERS OF WICHTA", AND NUMEROUIS SHORT VIDEOS FOR THE VETERANS COMING HOME INITITIVE ON-LINE AND BROADCAST.LOCAL CONTENT IS BROADCAST ON TWO OF KPTS' THREE DIGITAL CHANNELS: 8.1 AND 8.2. LOCAL PRODUCTIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ON-LINE AT KPTS.ORG.
TECHNOLOGYA SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF KPTS' MISSION IS DERIVED THROUGH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY. KPTS BEGAN BROADCASTING ON ITS NEW DIGITAL TRANSMITTER MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2009 AT 10:00 A.M. A LOW POWER BROADCAST WAS ADDED IN THE WICHITA AREA TO IMPROVE RECEPTION IN THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF THE COVERAGE AREA BEGINNING NOVEMBER 10, 2013. A NEW MICROWAVE STL SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED IN FISCAL YEAR 2016. SERVER TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMATION UPGRADES WERE MADE IN FISCAL YEAR 2018.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Victor Hogstrom President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $195,418 |
Trent Santer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tisha Johnson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rachel Wetta Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Perry Winter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Alyssa Boyer Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,150,913 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,468,402 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $466,439 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $18,402 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,085,754 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $23,640 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $35,487 |
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 | $4,305,068 |
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. | $198,785 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $198,785 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $959,746 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $99,706 |
Other employee benefits | $155,651 |
Payroll taxes | $87,243 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $59,810 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $60,437 |
Advertising and promotion | $19,226 |
Office expenses | $320,223 |
Information technology | $33,134 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $68,591 |
Travel | $2,924 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $437 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $99,794 |
Insurance | $37,697 |
All other expenses | $1,039 |
Total functional expenses | $2,859,698 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,825,880 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,025,168 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $293,126 |
Accounts receivable, net | $161,770 |
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 | $69,639 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $897,951 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $20,938 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $29,751 |
Total assets | $5,324,223 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $128,329 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $76,466 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $204,795 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,467,535 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $651,893 |
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 | $5,324,223 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc has recieved totaling $358,435.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Sunderland Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: EXPAND AND RENOVATE NEW FACILITY | $269,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $26,013 |
Jack Wilson Charitable Tr Salina, KS PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT FOR NEW FACILTY | $15,000 |
Greater Salina Community Foundation Salina, KS PURPOSE: Special Project | $10,000 |
Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc Arlington, VA PURPOSE: STATION GRANT | $10,000 |
Hutchinson Community Foundation Hutchinson, KS PURPOSE: ARTS - CULTURE -HUMANITIES | $7,850 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
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 |
Oklahoma Educational Television Authority Foundation Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $0 | $5,375,816 |
Gateway Creative Broadcasting Inc St Louis, MO | $19,428,346 | $7,335,279 |
Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation Inc Longmont, CO | $18,318,425 | $5,204,094 |
Colorado Public Television Inc Denver, CO | $10,094,793 | $3,622,017 |
Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc Wichita, KS | $5,324,223 | $4,305,068 |
Vision Maker Media Lincoln, NE | $4,204,318 | $3,007,139 |
Smoky Hill Public Television Corp Bunker Hill, KS | $4,478,690 | $2,001,311 |
Denver Area Educational Telecommunications Consortium Inc Boulder, CO | $7,309,816 | $2,042,929 |
Musical Theater Heritage Inc Kansas City, MO | $1,064,864 | $2,171,474 |
Longmont Cable Trust Longmont, CO | $0 | $93,991 |