Greater Chattanooga Public Television Corporation
- Assets
- $5.3m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN
- Founding
- 05/1983
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 62-1137597
Organization Overview
Greater Chattanooga Public Television Corporation, operating under the name Wtci, is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 1983. 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 06/2022, Wtci employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wtci 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, Wtci generated $2.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WTCI ENRICHES LIVES THROUGH QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND INSPIRE A LIFETIME OF LEARNING AND EXPLORATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
BROADCASTING AND TELEVISION PROGRAMMING - WTCI OFFERS OVER 168 HOURS OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING EACH WEEK TO TELEVISION HOUSEHOLDS WITHIN THE 60 MILE OVER-THE-AIR VIEWING RADIUS AND THROUGH LOCAL CABLE AND SATELLITE TELEVISION SERVICES. IN ADDITION TO DOCUMENTING LOCAL ACTIVITIES, TELLING LOCAL STORIES AND GATHERING LOCAL CONTENT, WTCI BROADCASTS NATIONAL PBS PROGRAMMING AS WELL.
EDUCATION -WTCI PROVIDES 168 HOURS OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING ON-AIR EACH WEEK. FREE ONLINE RESOURCES, CLASSROOM AND TEACHER OUTREACH, TRAINING AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS ENCOURAGE READING, WRITING AND MATH LITERACY AND ENRICHMENT THROUGHOUT THE REGION. PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, MUNICIPAL AGENCIES AND SCHOOLS SUPPORT READING AND WRITING LITERACY THROUGH THE ANNUAL PBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST OUTREACH, EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - WTCI EDUCATES, ENGAGES AND INSPIRES A LIFETIME OF LEARNING AND EXPLORATION THROUGH ON-AIR PROGRAMMING, ONLINE RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH IS A 35 COUNTY REGION. PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, MUNICIPAL AGENCIES, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND EARLY EDUCATION CENTERS AND PROGRAMS SUPPORT ENRICHMENT THROUGHOUT THE TENNESSEE VALLEY. PUBLIC SCREENINGS, TOWN HALL MEETINGS, DEBATES AND INFORMATIVE, EDUCATIONAL LOCAL PROGRAMMING SUPPORT THE ON-AIR AND COMMUNITY-WIDE SERVICES AND OUTREACH SPONSORED BY WTCI.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Culkeen President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $153,245 |
Cindye Valentine CFO | Officer | 40 | $81,625 |
Cole Powell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Florence Pipkins Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Tanner Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Fell Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $13,450 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $922,297 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,492,991 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,428,738 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,723 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $51,659 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$15,421 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,478,366 |
| 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. | $237,935 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $95,174 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $676,873 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $83,056 |
| Payroll taxes | $66,719 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,711 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $103,849 |
| Advertising and promotion | $200 |
| Office expenses | $13,040 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $129,520 |
| Travel | $15,983 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $57,775 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $356,028 |
| Insurance | $36,685 |
| All other expenses | $52,261 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,513,153 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $778,244 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $43,445 |
| 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 | $46,405 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,375,181 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,000 |
| Total assets | $5,254,275 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $125,713 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $42,166 |
| 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 | $1,302,486 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $735 |
| Total liabilities | $1,471,100 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,767,225 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,950 |
| 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 | $5,254,275 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Greater Chattanooga Public Television Corporation has recieved totaling $65,221.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Weldon F Osborne Foundation Inc Chattanooga, TN PURPOSE: PROGRAM RELATED | $30,000 |
Community Foundation Of Greater Chattanooga Inc Chattanooga, TN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $15,000 |
Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc Arlington, VA PURPOSE: STATION GRANT | $10,000 |
Community Foundation Of Greater Chattanooga Inc Chattanooga, TN PURPOSE: WHAT WE CHOOSE TO REMEMBER: WTCI'S RACIAL JUSTICE BROADCAST PACKAGE | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $221 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association Inc Norfolk, VA | $32,040,229 | $13,882,168 |
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 |
Tva Community Credit Union Muscle Shoals, AL | $393,706,380 | $12,113,228 |
Gateway Creative Broadcasting Inc St Louis, MO | $19,428,346 | $7,335,279 |
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 |
Arkansas Educational Telecommunications Network Fdn Conway, AR | $10,223,173 | $4,896,981 |
East Tennessee Public Communications Corporation Knoxville, TN | $6,653,863 | $3,794,703 |