WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 391447533 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MADISON, WI

Total Revenue
$11,114,333
Total Expenses
$11,081,691
Total Assets
$36,031,599
Net Assets
$35,919,723
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
Marta Bechtol
Phone
6082649668
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1983, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $11.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Net assets of $35.9M represent 39 months of operating reserves.

Mission

The Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation WPBF supports the work of the Educational Communications Board ECB a State of Wisconsin agency committed to ensuring that public media and public safety programs and services are available throughout Wisconsin. These programs and services reflect and respond to the educational and cultural needs of Wisconsins residents.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,355,610 Revenue: $0

Wisconsin Public Radio WPR brings news music conversation and entertainment programs that inform inspire and build communities throughout Wisconsin and around the world on its two networks - WPR News...

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Wisconsin Public Radio WPR brings news music conversation and entertainment programs that inform inspire and build communities throughout Wisconsin and around the world on its two networks - WPR News and WPR Music - and 39 stations. Our commitment to the highest standards of news and cultural content reflects our belief that people and communities thrive with an open exchange of ideas and information.

Program 2
Expenses: $5,541,490 Revenue: $0

PBS Wisconsin delivers your favorite PBS national programs and learning resources while grounding the PBS mission in Wisconsin. Our approach prioritizes integrity and inclusion quality and community...

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PBS Wisconsin delivers your favorite PBS national programs and learning resources while grounding the PBS mission in Wisconsin. Our approach prioritizes integrity and inclusion quality and community. PBS Wisconsin produces trusted journalism local storytelling tools for Wisconsin educators and community events and partnerships that connect us and keep us curious.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,803,505
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,310,828
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $11,114,333

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,897,100
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $19,982
Program Expenses $10,897,100
Other Expenses $184,591
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,081,691

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $11,114,333 $11,253,498 0.0%
Expenses $11,081,691 $11,757,077 -0.1%
Net Income $32,642 $-503,579 -1.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$171,205
Total Directors
5
$171,205
Key Employees
1
$171,205
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Marta Bechtol Foundation Director and ECB Executive Director 1.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$0 $11,059 $171,205
Jennifer Dargan ECB Deputy Director 0.00
Highest
$0 $33,680 $171,681
Adam Hargrove ECB Chief Technology Officer 0.00
Highest
$0 $11,051 $142,269
Aimee Wright ECB Finance Director 0.00
Highest
$0 $30,888 $141,480
Edward Snow ECB Chief Cybersecurity Officer 0.00
Highest
$0 $31,444 $138,480
Glenn Guy ECB Field Engineering Director 0.00
Highest
$0 $37,339 $145,096
Alyssa Kenney Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anne Hanson Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leah Lechleiter Luke Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patrick Snyder Trustee 1.00
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 $11,114,333 $11,081,691 $36,031,599 $32,642
2024 $11,253,498 $11,757,077 $34,540,129 $-503,579
2023 $11,975,237 $11,537,284 $33,029,454 $437,953
2022 $11,804,228 $10,444,573 $30,808,553 $1,359,655
2021 $11,782,247 $9,674,715 $32,720,675 $2,107,532
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