Wjct Inc
- Assets
- $14.2m
- Revenue
- $9.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 84
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
- Founding
- 08/1960
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 59-0711482
Organization Overview
Wjct Inc is located in Jacksonville, FL. The organization was established in 1960. 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 09/2023, Wjct Inc employed 84 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wjct 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 09/2023, Wjct Inc generated $9.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.2m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.9% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WJCT IS THE COMMUNITY-OWNED AND OPERATED PUBLIC MEDIA ORGANIZATION SERVING JACKSONVILLE AND THE FIRST COAST SINCE 1958, USING TELEVISION, RADIO, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND LIVE EVENTS TO HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS LEARN, SHARE, AND GROW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT:AT WJCT PUBLIC MEDIA, WE ARE DEDICATED TO DELIVERING INTELLIGENT AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY. OUR MISSION IS TO BRING NEWS AND INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTLY TO HOMES ACROSS THE FIRST COAST. WE SERVE AS AN ACCESSIBLE FORUM FOR PUBLIC DIALOGUE AND DEBATE, STRIVING TO OPEN MINDS, FOSTER INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY, AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY.STEWARDSHIP:SINCE OUR FIRST TELEVISION BROADCAST IN SEPTEMBER 1958 AND OUR FIRST RADIO BROADCAST IN APRIL 1972, WE HAVE STRIVED TO REFLECT AND RESPOND TO THE DIVERSE VOICES OF OUR FIRST COAST COMMUNITY WITH DISTINCTION, BALANCE, AND RESPECT. WE RECOGNIZE THE POWER OF PUBLIC MEDIA AND HONOR OUR HERITAGE BY STAYING RESPONSIVE TO CITIZENS OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, CULTURES, AND VALUES.EDUCATION:NOTHING SURPASSES OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUNG LEARNERS. MORE THAN 60 YEARS AGO, WHEN "COMMERCIAL-FREE TELEVISION" WAS STILL A NOVELTY, WJCT ADDED THEN CUTTING-EDGE PROGRAMMING TO ITS SCHEDULE: SESAME STREET AND MISTER ROGERS' NEIGHBORHOOD. IN BOTH THEIR STYLE AND CONTENT, THESE PROGRAMS MODELED GOOD CHARACTER AND GAVE RISE TO THE TERM "SAFE HAVEN." PARENTS SOON LEARNED THAT THEY COULD TRUST THEIR KIDS TO JAX PBS, A LEVEL OF CONFIDENCE THAT HAS NEVER WAVERED. TODAY, WJCT OFFERS A FULL SUITE OF TELEVISION PROGRAMMING, DIGITAL RESOURCES, AND LIVE EVENTS FOR CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND EDUCATORS. WITH UNIVERSAL ACCESS REACHING ACROSS THE "DIGITAL DIVIDE," WJCT'S EDUCATION SERVICES ARE WIDELY USED AND PROVEN EFFECTIVE IN STUDY AFTER STUDY. PBS KIDS CONTENT HAS BEEN PROVEN TO ENHANCE EARLY LITERACY SKILLS LIKE NAMING LETTERS, SOUNDS, AND UNDERSTANDING STORIES. CHILDREN USING PBS CONTENT AT HOME OUTSCORED A COMPARISON GROUP ON WIDELY USED STANDARDIZED TESTS THAT MEASURE MATH CONCEPTS SUCH AS NUMBERS AND COUNTING. CHILDREN IN CLASSROOMS USING THE FLORIDA PBS LEARNING MEDIA CONTENT OUTPERFORMED NATIONAL ASSESSMENT NORMS BY 10%. PARENTS AT ALL INCOME LEVELS AND DIVERSE ETHNICITIES TRUST PBS AS AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FAR MORE THAN ANY OTHER MEDIA BRAND.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bill Hendrich Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Farley Kern Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Abel Harding Treasurer, As Of 9/2023 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Rapp Immediate Past Chair, Until 9/2023 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Wood Treasurer, Until 9/2023 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
George Maxey Trustee, As Of 9/2023 | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Public Broadcasting Service Content Providers | 9/29/23 | $823,742 |
Digital Convergence Alliance Master Control Services | 9/29/23 | $322,023 |
National Public Radio Content Providers | 9/29/23 | $337,695 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,735,563 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,796,806 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,476,742 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,009,111 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,853,610 |
| Investment income | $180,478 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $534,362 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,142 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,580,629 |
| 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. | $469,305 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $300,952 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,675,079 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $43,209 |
| Other employee benefits | $532,762 |
| Payroll taxes | $302,383 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,035 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $134,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $33,300 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $115,116 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,033,140 |
| Advertising and promotion | $43,945 |
| Office expenses | $204,601 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $587,133 |
| Travel | $29,334 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,710 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $595,148 |
| Insurance | $149,681 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,157,111 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,539,483 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,970,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $352,104 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $283,064 |
| 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 | $61,067 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,949,590 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,631,323 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $134,754 |
| Intangible assets | $61,067 |
| Other assets | $177,409 |
| Total assets | $14,159,861 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $535,929 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $518,370 |
| 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 | $169,822 |
| Total liabilities | $1,224,121 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,772,195 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,163,545 |
| 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 | $14,159,861 |