PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (EIN 251420912) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1979

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DEBRA KOHR SHEPPARD

Phone

7177306000

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, founded in 1979, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $4.4M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

PCN IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING, CONNECTING, AND CELEBRATING PENNSYLVANIA'S PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE THROUGH CABLE TELEVISION AND STREAMING PLATFORMS. WE ARE A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT CABLE TELEVISION NETWORK LOCATED IN CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA WITH BUREAUS IN PITTSBURGH AND PHILADELPHIA. PCN RECEIVED NO STATE OR FEDERAL TAX DOLLARS. PCN IS PROUD TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS IN THREE CATEGORIES - POLITICS & POLICY, HISTORY & CULTURE AND SPORTS.

🔒

Trantor Score

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

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $639,256

Program Service Revenue $3,866,737

Investment Income $175,848

Other Revenue $19,355

TOTAL REVENUE $4,701,196

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,914,955

Fundraising Expenses $222,645

Program Expenses $3,102,352

Other Expenses $1,517,874

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,432,829

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,701,196	$4,533,338	+0.0%
Expenses	$4,432,829	$4,572,484	0.0%
Net Income	$268,367	$-39,146	-7.9%

Key Indicators

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

🔒

Financial Health Indicators

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

108

Volunteers

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

$209,507

Total Directors

$209,507

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DEBRA KOHR SHEPPARD	PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00	Officer Director	$195,705	$13,802	$209,507
DAVID R BREIDINGER	CHAIRMAN EMERITUS	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW WALTON	CHAIRMAN	0.30	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCIE CALLAN	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM D'INNOCENZO	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES DUNCAN	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM DURATZ	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH S GANS III	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
WENDY HARTMAN	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN LOCKMAN	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH LORAH	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUSTIN ROMANO	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF ROSS	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$4,701,196	$4,432,829	$9,612,196	$268,367
2024	$4,533,338	$4,572,484	$9,064,965	$-39,146
2023	$4,965,313	$4,375,873	$9,229,640	$589,440
2022	$5,041,662	$4,567,264	$8,741,959	$474,398
2021	$5,714,016	$4,437,519	$8,673,873	$1,276,497
2020	$5,153,563	$4,798,605	$8,144,053	$354,958
2019	$5,260,433	$4,877,432	$6,903,209	$383,001

PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS