SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP

EIN: 480874906 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BUNKER HILL, KS

Total Revenue
$2,030,129
Total Expenses
$2,155,824
Total Assets
$7,750,509
Net Assets
$7,427,789
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
KS
Principal Officer
BETSY SCHWIEN
Phone
7854836990
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 60% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $7.4M represent 44 months of operating reserves.

Mission

BROADCASTING CULTURAL/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,582,815
Program Service Revenue $271,980
Investment Income $137,226
Other Revenue $38,108
TOTAL REVENUE $2,030,129

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $859,986
Fundraising Expenses $95,248
Program Expenses $1,242,435
Other Expenses $1,295,838
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,155,824

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,030,129 $5,095,487 -0.6%
Expenses $2,155,824 $1,956,319 +0.1%
Net Income $-125,695 $3,139,168 -1.0%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
13
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
8
$179,414
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PEGGY ANSCHUTZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MOEDER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELLY ARNBERGER CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYNAE THOMPSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM WASINGER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH WADDELL CHAIR EMERITUS 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT LAPIERRE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDALL WELLER CHAIR EMERITUS 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LANCE BICKLE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN HANDS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KYLE STRINGHAM VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK LEVENDOFSKY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA TREMBLAY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY SCHWIEN GENERAL MANAGER 40.00
Officer
$90,500 $6,923 $97,423
KELLI KING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 35.00
Officer
$67,767 $14,224 $81,991
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 $2,030,129 $2,155,824 $7,750,509 $-125,695
2024 $5,095,487 $1,956,319 $7,629,874 $3,139,168
2023 $2,004,710 $2,006,660 $4,492,641 $-1,950
2022 $2,001,311 $1,894,966 $4,478,690 $106,345
2021 $2,378,292 $1,731,667 $4,357,871 $646,625
2020 $1,900,175 $1,829,488 $3,861,840 $70,687
2019 $1,799,785 $1,774,615 $3,657,319 $25,170
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