PUBLIC TELEVISION 19 INC (EIN 237114952) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1961

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KLIFF KUEHL

Phone

8167563580

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PUBLIC TELEVISION 19 INC, founded in 1961, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $24.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 80% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $12.1M, a strong 50% operating margin.

Mission

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC TELEVISION EDUCATES AND ENRICHES OUR COMMUNITY WITHQUALITY PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES THAT ENTERTAIN, CHALLENGE MINDS ANDCONTRIBUTE TO A LIFE OF LEARNING. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY:1. SERVING AS A PLATFORM TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY ISSUES.2. PRODUCING AND DELIVERING QUALITY LOCAL PROGRAMMING.3. DELIVERING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMING.4. ESTABLISHING PARTNERSHIPS, COLLABORATIONS AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES TOBETTER SERVE OUR COMMUNITY.5. INCREASING AWARENESS AND VALUE OF KANSAS CITY PBS TO ENSURE LONG-TERM FINANCIALSUPPORT.6. PROVIDING INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES.7. IMPROVING OUR DELIVERY METHODS WITH CURRENT AND RAPIDLY CHANGINGTECHNOLOGIES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,329,085

Program Service Revenue $1,968,580

Investment Income $9,843,710

Other Revenue $1,069,916

TOTAL REVENUE $24,211,291

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $259,821

Salaries & Benefits $5,409,085

Fundraising Expenses $1,735,534

Program Expenses $8,401,881

Other Expenses $5,945,942

TOTAL EXPENSES $12,110,496

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$24,211,291	$13,488,041	+0.8%
Expenses	$12,110,496	$13,161,320	-0.1%
Net Income	$12,100,795	$326,721	+36.0%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

192

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✓ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$455,686

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CATHI BRAIN	INTERIM VC OPERATIONS/VC FUTURES	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID BURKE	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TAMMY EDWARDS	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ADRIANA HOSKINS	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRAN HUGGINS	TREASURER (UNTIL 09/2024)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JON STEPHENS	VICE CHAIR OPERATIONS	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN TURLEY	SECRETARY (UNTIL 09/2024)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KIMBERLY WILKERSON	IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH ALEX	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES AMATO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES BACON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID BARNARD	DIRECTOR (UNTIL 09/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLEN BARNES	DIRECTOR (UNTIL 09/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR ROGER BEST	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS DOWLING	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILL GREGORY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS HARPER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN HILE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA LENZA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELE MARKHAM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY MOODY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRED NELSON	DIRECTOR (UNTIL 09/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANNY O'NEILL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
USHA RAFFERTY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD REISER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF SIMON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CELINA TIO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRA WHITAKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KLIFF KEUHL	PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00	Officer	$401,449	$54,237	$455,686
LOUISE LEE	CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$130,271	$28,368	$158,639
JEFF EVANS	CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$161,713	$29,409	$191,122
ROLONDA SAULSBERRY	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$126,062	$6,402	$132,464
KALIE HUDSON	CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$134,499	$17,641	$152,140
DONNA COLLENE	CHIEF HR OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$136,149	$20,098	$156,247

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$24,211,291	$12,110,496	$33,808,533	$12,100,795
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$12,167,598	$13,941,964	$22,994,096	$-1,774,366
2022	$14,417,252	$10,985,704	$37,766,706	$3,431,548
2021	$13,527,106	$10,640,574	$18,158,327	$2,886,532
2020	$13,129,710	$11,055,859	$15,749,708	$2,073,851
2019	$14,435,283	$11,045,215	$12,780,339	$3,390,068
2018	$10,690,111	$11,604,178	$9,864,853	$-914,067

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