Public Broadcasting Service
- Assets
- $494.8m
- Revenue
- $550.5m
- Investments
- $47.4m
- Employees
- 564
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 12/1970
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 52-0899215
Organization Overview
Public Broadcasting Service is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1970. 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, Public Broadcasting Service employed 564 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Broadcasting Service 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 06/2020, Public Broadcasting Service generated $550.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $552.1m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 1.3% 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.
Since 2015, Public Broadcasting Service has awarded 645 individual grants totaling $88,139,012. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE (PBS), INCORPORATED IN 1969, IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ITS MEMBER STATIONS SERVES THE AMERICAN (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONTENT - REPRESENTS APPROXIMATELY 1,900 HOURS OF BROADCAST CONTENT, PROVIDED BY PBS TO ITS 150-MEMBER PUBLIC TELEVISION LICENSEES, TO INFORM, INSPIRE, ENGAGE, AND EDUCATE. THIS EXPENSE CATEGORY INCLUDES COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTERING PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING CONTENT OVERSIGHT, PROGRAM SCHEDULING AND PACKAGING. PBS CAPITALIZES THE COST OF PURCHASED BROADCAST RIGHTS (OBTAINED PRINCIPALLY FOR THE NATIONAL PROGRAM SERVICE), CHARGING SUCH RIGHTS TO EXPENSE WHEN THE PROGRAM IS MADE AVAILABLE TO MEMBER STATIONS FOR INITIAL BROADCAST. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS - REPRESENTS MEDIA OPERATION CENTER HANDLING, TECHNICAL EVALUATION AND OTHER PRE-TRANSMISSION PROCESSING OF ALL PROGRAM VIDEO; PROGRAM ORIGINATION TRANSMISSION INCLUDING OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR NEWS AND OTHER LIVE EVENT COVERAGE, AND THE SCHEDULING AND LOGGING OF ALL SATELLITE FEEDS. THIS EXPENSE CATEGORY ALSO INCLUDES OTHER TECHNICAL RESEARCH AND PLANNING, AND THE OVERSIGHT, LEASE AND ACQUISITION OF SATELLITE CAPACITY.
PROMOTION - REPRESENTS INSTITUTIONAL AND PROGRAM PROMOTION, AND PRESS EFFORTS INTENDED TO INCREASE VIEWERSHIP AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE VALUE OF PUBLIC TELEVISION. THESE ACTIVITIES PROVIDE PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS WITH A BROAD ARRAY OF PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT, INCLUDING ON-AIR AND ONLINE PROMOTIONAL SPOTS, SOCIAL MEDIA, PRINT AND RADIO ADVERTISING, PRESS SUPPORT AND THE COORDINATION OF PUBLIC TELEVISION'S EDUCATIONAL MESSAGE AND POSITIONING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paula A Kerger President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 32 | $963,099 |
Jonathan Barzilay Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 39 | $611,670 |
Perry Simon Thru 83120 Chief Prog Exec & Gm, General | Officer | 40 | $501,402 |
Katherine S Lauderdale Chief Legal Officer, Corp. Sec | Officer | 35 | $463,742 |
Ira Rubenstein Chief Digital & Marketing Ofcr | Officer | 40 | $455,998 |
Mario P Vecchi Chief Technology Officer | Officer | 40 | $454,911 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mullenlowe Us Inc Media Buys-pd Advert | 6/29/21 | $7,818,587 |
James G Davis Construction Corpora Construction | 6/29/21 | $4,528,575 |
Checks And Balances Inc Temp Staffing | 6/29/21 | $4,280,341 |
Level 3 Communications Llc Interconnect Telecom | 6/29/21 | $5,092,644 |
Three Pillar Global Inc Eng. Staffing Svcs | 6/29/21 | $3,228,162 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $295,752,131 |
| Investment income | $3,517,809 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $7,532,760 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$246,133 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $550,502,628 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $8,131 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,050,193 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $67,650,454 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,044,221 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,066,615 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,304,191 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,392,114 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $210,323 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $161,675 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $285,420 |
| Fees for services: Other | $34,380,576 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,686,558 |
| Office expenses | $1,406,537 |
| Information technology | $8,893,597 |
| Royalties | $852,550 |
| Occupancy | $4,289,124 |
| Travel | $1,479,404 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,199,957 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $154,726,594 |
| Insurance | $714,894 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $552,098,934 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,078,457 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $60,154,502 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $76,157,008 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,435,814 |
| 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 | $6,983,102 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $131,690,475 |
| Investments—other securities | $47,396,406 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $117,350,649 |
| Other assets | $2,397,959 |
| Total assets | $494,836,049 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $137,852,597 |
| Grants payable | $89,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $509,139 |
| 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 | $9,666,228 |
| Total liabilities | $148,116,964 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $346,719,085 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Public Broadcasting Service has awarded $13,025,752 in support to 211 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: See Part IV: #1 | $3,470,185 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: See Part IV: #2,#3,#4,#5 | $1,175,225 |
SHOE INK LLC PURPOSE: See Part IV: #6,#7 | $790,245 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: See Part IV: #6,#7,#8,#9 | $771,173 |
MILWAUKEE PBS (WMVS) PURPOSE: See Part IV: #5 | $539,702 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: See Part IV: #10 | $359,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 32 grants that Public Broadcasting Service has recieved totaling $29,894,996.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pbs Foundation Arlington, VA PURPOSE: SEE PART IV | $6,618,501 |
Anne Ray Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT TO SUPPORT AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT | $5,650,000 |
Anne Ray Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT FOR MEDIA INFRASTRUCTURE | $5,000,000 |
Anne Ray Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND CONSERVATION CONTENT | $5,000,000 |
Anne Ray Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: PRODUCTION SUPPORT FOR AMERICAN PORTRAIT | $3,750,000 |
Anne Ray Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPING DIVERSE FILMMAKERS AND CONTENT CREATORS | $1,150,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $13,806,064 |
| Earnings | $4,346,326 |
| Net Contributions | $2,658,464 |
| Other Expense | $208,952 |
| Ending Balance | $20,601,902 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Public Broadcasting Service Arlington, VA | $494,836,049 | $550,502,628 |
Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association Inc Norfolk, VA | $32,040,229 | $13,882,168 |
Nashville Public Television Inc Nashville, TN | $12,793,637 | $7,603,671 |
Kentucky Educational Television Foundation Inc Lexington, KY | $11,286,111 | $8,939,208 |
The Source For Learning Inc Reston, VA | $77,116,189 | $9,603,490 |
Johnsonville Tva Employees Credit U Camden, TN | $144,344,492 | $5,400,399 |
Blue Ridge Public Television Roanoke, VA | $5,643,633 | $3,346,283 |
East Tennessee Public Communications Corporation Knoxville, TN | $6,653,863 | $3,794,703 |
Montgomery Comm Television Inc Rockville, MD | $2,556,236 | $3,851,592 |
World Christian Broadcasting Corporation Franklin, TN | $9,955,319 | $2,836,248 |
Iwt-Trnn Inc Baltimore, MD | $8,183,946 | $3,134,025 |
Greater Chattanooga Public Television Corporation Chattanooga, TN | $5,254,275 | $2,478,366 |