Friends Of Montana Pbs Inc
- Assets
- $6.6m
- Revenue
- $5.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Bozeman, MT
- Founding
- 03/1985
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 81-0426350
Organization Overview
Friends Of Montana Pbs Inc is located in Bozeman, MT. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (A32) the organization is classified as: Television, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Montana Pbs 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, Friends Of Montana Pbs Inc generated $5.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.3% 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
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT MONTANAPBS THROUGH ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND FUNDRAISING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PAYMENTS TO THE MONTANA PBS PARTNER STATIONS, KUSM AND KUFM, FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT. MONTANA PBS PROVIDES QUALITY TELEVISION THAT HAS THE POWER TO ELEVATE OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD, ENCOURAGE RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER AND INFLUENCE OUR LIVES IN A POSITIVE WAY. MONTANA PBS SHARES DIVERSE STORIES, CONNECTS OUR CITIZENS, DISCOVERS COMMON GROUND, AND CELEBRATES THE INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AND BEAUTY OF MONTANA. COMPLETE FINANCIALS FOR MONTANA PBS AND THE FRIENDS OF MONTANAPBS AS WELL AS OTHER PUBLIC INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT MONTANAPBS.ORG.
FRIENDS OF MONTANAPBS PROVIDES A PROGRAM GUIDE FOR VIEWERS OF PUBLIC TELEVISION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aaron Pruitt Director & General Manager | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ray Ekness Director Of The Broadcast Media Center | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Peggy Kuhr Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pat Doyle Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jessica Crist Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Sanderson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Kusm-tv Station Payments | 6/29/22 | $1,939,284 |
Kufm-tv Station Payments | 6/29/22 | $454,610 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,324,400 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,731,734 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,215,764 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,056,134 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $94,553 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$99,404 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,065,428 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $145,026 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,785 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $31,459 |
| Fees for services: Other | $87,687 |
| Advertising and promotion | $64,000 |
| Office expenses | $118,320 |
| Information technology | $59,142 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,654 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,701 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $2,393,894 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,093 |
| All other expenses | $2,620 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,150,426 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $123,804 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,483,446 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $875,670 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $18,396 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,277 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,077,081 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,586,674 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $300,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $300,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,574,986 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,711,688 |
| 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 | $6,586,674 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Friends Of Idaho Public Television Inc Boise, ID | $16,662,517 | $7,381,288 |
Friends Of Montana Pbs Inc Bozeman, MT | $6,586,674 | $5,065,428 |
Wyoming Pbs Foundation Riverton, WY | $2,268,374 | $1,336,071 |
Dakota Media Access Inc Bismarck, ND | $604,729 | $747,697 |
Missoula Community Access Television Inc Missoula, MT | $506,510 | $590,037 |
Billings Community Cable Corporation Billings, MT | $213,196 | $289,128 |
Idaho Cable Television Assn Boise, ID | $165,973 | $0 |
North Central Council For Educational Media Services Inc Fargo, ND | $2,317 | $0 |
Cedar Cove Broadcasting Inc Cheyenne, WY | $100,257 | $0 |
Peace Television Inc Rolette, ND | $0 | $0 |