Public Communicators Inc
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $4.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 11/1975
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 51-0173482
Organization Overview
Public Communicators Inc is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (R63) the organization is classified as: Censorship, Freedom of Speech & Press, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Public Communicators Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Communicators 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 06/2022, Public Communicators Inc generated $4.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.3% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
PCI OPERATES FREE SPEECH TV, AN INDEPENDENT, PUBLICLY SUPPORTED, NON-PROFIT DIGITAL MEDIA NETWORK BROADCAST ON TV, THE INTERNET, AND OTHER DIGITAL PLATFORMS. FREE SPEECH TV PROGRAMS FEATURE UNDER-REPRESENTED VOICES AND HELP VIEWERS TO BUILD A JUST, EQUITABLE, AND SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FREE SPEECH TV IS CARRIED ON TWO FULL-TIME NONCOMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CHANNELS DELIVERED BY DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE UNDER THE PUBLIC INTEREST SET-ASIDE PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS ACT (47USC 335B), ON FULL OR PART-TIME NONPROFIT, NONCOMMERCIAL CABLE CHANNELS, AND ON "OVER THE TOP" PLATFORMS, REACHING A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 35 MILLION TV HOUSEHOLDS. ITS PROGRAMMING INCLUDES DAILY NEWS PROGRAMS, CURRENT AFFAIRS SERIES, INVESTIGATIVE DOCUMENTARIES, LIVE EVENT COVERAGE, PERSONAL STORIES AND MEDIA ART. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE ONLINE PRESENCE THAT INCLUDES SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH AND A WEBSITE (WWW.FREESPEECH.ORG) THAT STREAMS VIDEO CONTENT AND PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE ORGANIZATION, ITS PROGRAMMING, AND CURRENT AFFAIRS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jon Stout Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $153,426 |
Sarah Van Gelder Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Reggie Shuford Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jay Harris Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carlos Valverde Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Drucker Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $238,900 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,934,111 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,173,011 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,368 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $4,177,379 |
| 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. | $183,962 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,829 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,134,785 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $31,437 |
| Other employee benefits | $70,159 |
| Payroll taxes | $98,850 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $54,505 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,125 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,780 |
| Office expenses | $218,407 |
| Information technology | $93,485 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $113,738 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,638 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,687 |
| Insurance | $26,398 |
| All other expenses | $433,316 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,630,050 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $184,031 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,127,198 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $144,996 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,537 |
| 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 | $168,856 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $65,919 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $97,414 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,790,951 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $366,650 |
| 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 | $60,000 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $11,359 |
| Total liabilities | $438,009 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,286,055 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $66,887 |
| 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 | $1,790,951 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Public Communicators Inc has recieved totaling $795,849.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Instructional Telecommunications Foundation Inc Boulder, CO PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT | $550,500 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE | $225,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $15,100 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,249 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Public Communicators Inc Denver, CO | $1,790,951 | $4,177,379 |
Citizens For Free Speech Charitable Tr Mesa, AZ | $30,969 | $0 |
Coalition For Quality Childrens Media Santa Fe, NM | $83,634 | $0 |
Colorado Freedom Of Information Council Denver, CO | $339,672 | $0 |
Colorado Freedom of Expression Denver, CO | $0 | $6 |
Colorado Federation For Decency Inc Colorado Springs, CO | $4,327 | $38,365 |
Exchange Point Institute Saint Francis, KS | $0 | $208 |