Greater Public is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1983. 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 12/2022, Greater Public employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Public 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 12/2022, Greater Public generated $6.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.3% 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
INSPIRES AND EMPOWERS PUBLIC MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE THEIR MISSIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND PROMOTION: THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO EDUCATE PUBLIC MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS ON FUNDRAISING BEST PRACTICES; TO DEVELOP, RESEARCH AND IMPLEMENT FUNDRAISING TRENDS; AND TO UTILIZE PROVEN FUNDRAISING TECHNIQUES IN DIRECT-MAIL SOLICITATIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF GP'S MISSION. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO ELIMINATE SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS, SUCH AS FINANCIAL COSTS AND MINIMUM QUANTITY REQUIREMENTS, THAT PREVENT PUBLIC MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS FROM OBTAINING ACCESS TO EXPERTISE, BEST PRACTICES, AND PROVEN FUNDRAISING TECHNIQUES. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES 68 PUBLIC MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS, AND PARTICIPATION IS VOLUNTARY.
IN 2022 GREATER PUBLIC DEVELOPED AND OFFERED A SIX WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NEW CORPORATE SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS TO HELP THEM SUCCESSFULLY BEGIN THEIR JOBS. WE ALSO OFFERED TWO LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: THE DEI EXECUTIVE FORUM FOR SENIOR LEADERS AND THE INCLUSIVE MANAGER PROGRAM FOR MID-LEVEL LEADERS, PROVIDING TOOLS AND HONING SKILLS TO ENHANCE EQUITY AND INCLUSIVENESS AT PUBLIC MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS.
PUBLIC MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING CONFERENCE (PMDMC): THE PUBLIC MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING CONFERENCE IS AN ANNUAL EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER PROFESSIONALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE PUBLIC MEDIA INDUSTRY TO DISCUSS CURRENT ISSUES, SHARE BEST PRACTICES, AND EXPLORE INNOVATIVE IDEAS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING STRATEGIES. THIS CONFERENCE PROVIDES A VALUABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR ATTENDEES TO NETWORK WITH PEERS AND LEARN FROM EXPERTS IN THE FIELD. AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF VIRTUAL-ONLY CONFERENCES DUE TO COVID, THE PMDMC RETURNED TO AN IN-PERSON FORMAT IN 2022 AND ATTRACTED NEARLY 1,110 ATTENDEES TO THE EVENT IN CHICAGO.
MEMBERSHIP ROUNDTABLES: GREATER PUBLIC'S MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMMING ADAPTED TO THE CHANGING NEEDS OF MEMBERS IN 2022. GP CONTINUED TO OFFER ROUNDTABLES AND FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF STATIONS BY SIZE AND PROGRAMMING. WE ALSO PROVIDED CORPORATE SUPPORT, SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND ADAPTED OUR PRACTICES IN MID-LEVEL AND MAJOR GIVING FUNDRAISING. SPECIAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDED UPDATES TO PLANNED GIVING RESOURCES AND THE FORMATION OF A DE&I ADVISORY GROUP OF BIPOC MEMBERS TO HELP SHAPE AND ADVISE CONTENT AND PROGRAM OFFERINGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Steve Bass Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Delinda Mrowka Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Michael Vanderhoef Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kerri Hoffman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Johnson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ju-Don Marshall Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Dh Group Llc Consulting, Mgmt Services | 12/30/22 | $664,438 |
Weekley's Mailing Service Direct Mail Services | 12/30/22 | $619,855 |
Lorton Data Inc Mail List Processing, Data Conversion | 12/30/22 | $506,692 |
Amh Print Group Llc Direct Mail Advertising | 12/30/22 | $226,645 |
Buzzbold Llc It, Website Services | 12/30/22 | $122,722 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $59,947 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $59,947 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,595,493 |
Investment income | $144 |
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 | $6,655,584 |
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. | $580,480 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $174,410 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $423,237 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,470 |
Other employee benefits | $39,609 |
Payroll taxes | $62,315 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,220 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,559 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,114,537 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $58,350 |
Information technology | $308,300 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $299,018 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $28,889 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $6,106,974 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,972,186 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,012,835 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $744,604 |
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 | $305,269 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $103 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,034,997 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $386,028 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $607,002 |
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 | $993,030 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,041,967 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,034,997 |