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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE, founded in 1969, is a major nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $558.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.
THE PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE ( PBS) , INCORPORATED IN 1969, IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ITS MEMBER STATIONS, SERVES THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WITH PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, USING MEDIA TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, ENTERTAIN AND EXPRESS A DIVERSITY OF PERSPECTIVES. AS AMERICA'S LARGEST CLASSROOM, PBS IS AVAILABLE TO ALL OF AMERICA'S CHILDREN AND OFFERS EDUCATIONAL MEDIA THAT HELPS PREPARE CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. PBS IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING THE POWER OF MEDIA INTO THE CLASSROOM AND HELPING EDUCATORS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN NEW AND DIFFERENT WAYS. IT ALSO REPRESENTS INSTITUTIONAL AND PROGRAM PROMOTION AND PRESS EFFORTS INTENDED TO INCREASE VIEWERSHIP AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE VALUE OF PUBLIC TELEVISION. THESE ACTIVITIES PROVIDE PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS WITH A BROAD ARRAY OF PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT, INCLUDING ON-AIR AND ONLINE PROMOTIONAL SPOTS, SOCIAL MEDIA, PRINT AND RADIO ADVERTISING, PRESS SUPPORT AND THE COORDINATION OF PUBLIC TELEVISION'S EDUCATIONAL MESSAGE AND POSITIONING.
CONTENT AND PROMOTION - A CORE FUNCTION UNDER PBS' MISSION AS A MULTI-PLATFORM MEDIA ORGANIZATION AND REPRESENTS COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DIVERSE CONTENT OFFERED TO ITS 150-MEMBER PUBLIC TELEVISION...
CONTENT AND PROMOTION - A CORE FUNCTION UNDER PBS' MISSION AS A MULTI-PLATFORM MEDIA ORGANIZATION AND REPRESENTS COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DIVERSE CONTENT OFFERED TO ITS 150-MEMBER PUBLIC TELEVISION LICENSEES. PBS' WIDE ARRAY OF CONTENT EXPANDS THE MINDS OF CHILDREN, INCLUDES DOCUMENTARIES THAT ENLIGHTEN THE PUBLIC ON NEW WORLDS, NON-COMMERCIALIZED NEWS PROGRAMS THAT KEEP CITIZENS INFORMED ON WORLD EVENTS AND CULTURES AND PROGRAMS THAT EXPOSE AMERICA TO THE WORLDS OF MUSIC, THEATER, DANCE, AND ART. AS AMERICA'S LARGEST CLASSROOM, PBS IS AVAILABLE TO ALL OF AMERICA'S CHILDREN AND OFFERS EDUCATIONAL MEDIA THAT HELPS PREPARE CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. PBS IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING THE POWER OF MEDIA INTO THE CLASSROOM AND HELPING EDUCATORS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN NEW AND DIFFERENT WAYS. THIS EXPENSE CATEGORY ALSO REPRESENTS INSTITUTIONAL AND PROGRAM PROMOTION AND PRESS EFFORTS INTENDED TO INCREASE VIEWERSHIP AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE VALUE OF PUBLIC TELEVISION. THESE ACTIVITIES PROVIDE PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS WITH A BROAD ARRAY OF PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT, INCLUDING ON-AIR ONLINE PROMOTIONAL SPOTS, SOCIAL MEDIA, PRINT AND RADIO ADVERTISING, PRESS SUPPORT AND THE COORDINATION OF PUBLIC TELEVISION'S EDUCATIONAL MESSAGE AND POSITIONING.
DISTRIBUTION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - REPRESENTS NETWORK, MEDIA, AND SATELLITE OPERATION CENTERS HANDLING, TECHNICAL EVALUATION, AND OTHER PRE-TRANSMISSION PROCESSING OF ALL PROGRAM VIDEO...
DISTRIBUTION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - REPRESENTS NETWORK, MEDIA, AND SATELLITE OPERATION CENTERS HANDLING, TECHNICAL EVALUATION, AND OTHER PRE-TRANSMISSION PROCESSING OF ALL PROGRAM VIDEO; PROGRAM ORIGINATION TRANSMISSION INCLUDING OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR NEWS AND OTHER LIVE EVENT COVERAGE, AND THE SCHEDULING AND LOGGING OF ALL SATELLITE FEEDS. THIS EXPENSE CATEGORY ALSO INCLUDES OTHER TECHNICAL RESEARCH AND PLANNING, AND THE OVERSIGHT, LEASE, AND ACQUISITION OF SATELLITE CAPACITY.
MEMBER SERVICES - REPRESENTS SERVICES PROVIDED TO PBS' MEMBER STATIONS, INCLUDING DIGITAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, DEVELOPMENT, AND COPYRIGHT ADMINISTRATION.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2023 | 2022 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $558,177,775 | $544,038,860 | +0.0% |
| Expenses | $550,651,752 | $541,696,112 | +0.0% |
| Net Income | $7,526,023 | $2,342,748 | +2.2% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula A Kerger | President & CEO | 32.0 |
Officer
Director
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$1,162,720 | $120,411 | $1,283,131 |
| Amy Shaw | Director | 2.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Robb | PBS Board Vice-Chair | 3.5 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Hagel | Director | 2.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Courtney Pledger | PBS Board Vice-Chair (AS OF 09/23) | 3.5 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dolores Fernandez Alonso | Director | 1.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ed Ulman | Director | 1.5 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Franz Joachim | Director | 3.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Geoff Sands | Director | 2.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Petrowich | Director (AS OF 09/23) | 1.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gunjan Kedia | Director | 3.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Holden Thorp | Director | 2.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jayme Swain | Director | 3.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jorge Plasencia | Director | 1.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Martin | Director | 2.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Irving | PBS Board Chair | 4.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Shumate | Director | 2.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Contreras | Director | 1.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marvin Irby | Director | 3.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maxine Clark | Director | 1.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Isip | Director | 2.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mildred Garcia | Director | 1.5 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Molly Phillips | PBS Board Vice-Chair (THRU 09/23) | 3.5 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Dunlop | Director | 2.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra Cordova Micek | Director | 2.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shae Hopkins | Director | 2.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina Sharkey | Director | 1.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vivian Riefberg | Director | 2.0 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ira Rubenstein | Chief Digital & Marketing Officer | 40.0 |
Officer
|
$607,379 | $88,916 | $696,295 |
| Jonathan Barzilay | Chief Operating Officer | 39.0 |
Officer
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$749,457 | $101,137 | $850,594 |
| Katherine S Lauderdale | Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary | 35.0 |
Officer
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$539,389 | $83,512 | $622,901 |
| Mary L Plantamura | Associate GC, Corporate Secretary & PBS Compliance Office | 40.0 |
Officer
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$256,939 | $45,220 | $302,159 |
| Rhonda Holt | Chief Technology Officer | 40.0 |
Officer
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$503,215 | $83,405 | $586,620 |
| Tom E Tardivo | Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer | 35.0 |
Officer
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$520,536 | $81,503 | $602,039 |
| Sara E DeWitt | SVP & GM, PBS KIDS | 40.0 |
Key Emp
|
$393,454 | $64,806 | $458,260 |
| Scott Nourse | SVP, Product & Innovation | 40.0 |
Key Emp
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$413,994 | $74,830 | $488,824 |
| Sylvia M Bugg | Chief Program Exec & GM, Gen. Audiences | 40.0 |
Key Emp
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$464,820 | $50,753 | $515,573 |
| Adriano Schmid | VP, Digital Strategy, Ops, & Business Intel | 40.0 |
Highest
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$347,422 | $31,685 | $379,107 |
| Cecilia B Loving | SVP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | 40.0 |
Highest
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$361,563 | $63,245 | $424,808 |
| Jeremy M Gaines | SVP, Corporate Communications | 40.0 |
Highest
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$424,381 | $74,943 | $499,324 |
| Jill D Patrone | VP & Deputy General Counsel | 35.0 |
Highest
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$345,616 | $58,303 | $403,919 |
| Michael D Jacobson | SVP, Human Resources | 40.0 |
Highest
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$381,518 | $78,489 | $460,007 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2024 | $558,177,775 | $550,651,752 | $654,554,638 | $7,526,023 |
| 2023 | $544,038,860 | $541,696,112 | $641,227,961 | $2,342,748 |
| 2022 | $542,977,687 | $506,773,194 | $589,216,027 | $36,204,493 |
| 2021 | $502,085,658 | $448,645,167 | $565,452,721 | $53,440,491 |
| 2020 | $550,502,628 | $552,098,934 | $494,836,049 | $-1,596,306 |
| 2019 | $463,343,885 | $499,334,168 | $471,597,021 | $-35,990,283 |
| 2018 | $538,918,769 | $494,948,684 | $498,865,753 | $43,970,085 |
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