ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK FOUNDATION

EIN: 710592505 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

CONWAY, AR

Total Revenue
$4,275,738
Total Expenses
$4,141,943
Total Assets
$12,323,523
Net Assets
$12,044,201
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
AR
Principal Officer
MARGE BETLEY
Phone
5016822386
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK FOUNDATION, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $4.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $4.1M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

THE ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK FOUNDATION (DBA ARKANSAS PBS FOUNDATION) SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF ARKANSAS PBS TO EDUCATE, INFORM, ENGAGE, AND INSPIRE LIFELONG LEARNERS ACROSS THE STATE. CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND FOUNDATIONS SUPPORT NATIONAL/LOCAL PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,590,674

PROGRAMMING ACQUISITIONS FOR BROADCAST ON ARKANSAS PBS'S MAIN CHANNEL AND ITS SUBCHANNELS (ARKANSAS PBS KIDS, ARKANSAS PBS WORLD, AND ARKANSAS PBS CREATE). INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, CORPORATE SPONSORS, AND...

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PROGRAMMING ACQUISITIONS FOR BROADCAST ON ARKANSAS PBS'S MAIN CHANNEL AND ITS SUBCHANNELS (ARKANSAS PBS KIDS, ARKANSAS PBS WORLD, AND ARKANSAS PBS CREATE). INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, CORPORATE SPONSORS, AND FOUNDATION GRANTS HELP SUPPORT THE COSTS OF KEEPING HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC MEDIA PROGRAMMING AVAILABLE FOR BROADCAST ON AIR AND ACROSS A VARIETY OF DIGITAL PLATFORMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $728,641

PRODUCTION AND PROMOTION COSTS FOR LOCAL PROGRAMS TO BE BROADCAST ON ARKANSAS PBS AND ITS VARIOUS DIGITAL PLATFORMS. IN ADDITION TO THE PROGRAMMING PURCHASES FROM PBS AND OTHER NATIONAL PUBLIC MEDIA...

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PRODUCTION AND PROMOTION COSTS FOR LOCAL PROGRAMS TO BE BROADCAST ON ARKANSAS PBS AND ITS VARIOUS DIGITAL PLATFORMS. IN ADDITION TO THE PROGRAMMING PURCHASES FROM PBS AND OTHER NATIONAL PUBLIC MEDIA DISTRIBUTORS, ARKANSAS PBS CREATES LOCAL PRODUCTIONS HIGHLIGHTING THE HISTORY, CULTURE, AND RELEVANT PUBLIC AFFAIRS OF ARKANSAS AND ITS RESIDENTS. ARKANSAS PBS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE CREATION OF LOCAL PRODUCTION THROUGH GRANTS, BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS/UNDERWRITING, AND MAJOR GIFTS FROM INDIVIDUALS.

Program 3
Expenses: $205,388

PRINTING AND PUBLICATION OF MONTHLY PROGRAM GUIDES FOR DISTRIBUTION TO CONTRIBUTORS. MORE THAN 24,000 MEMBERS SPAN ACROSS THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, AS WELL AS MO, OK, TN, AND LA, WHO RECEIVE A MONTHLY...

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PRINTING AND PUBLICATION OF MONTHLY PROGRAM GUIDES FOR DISTRIBUTION TO CONTRIBUTORS. MORE THAN 24,000 MEMBERS SPAN ACROSS THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, AS WELL AS MO, OK, TN, AND LA, WHO RECEIVE A MONTHLY PROGRAM GUIDE AS A BENEFIT OF THEIR MEMBERSHIP. THE PROGRAM GUIDE PROVIDES BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND HIGHLIGHTS EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY ARKANSAS PBS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL ITS VIEWERS.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,027,076
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $248,662
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,275,738

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $979,525
Fundraising Expenses $1,379,518
Program Expenses $2,524,703
Other Expenses $3,162,418
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,141,943

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,275,738 $4,945,952 -0.1%
Expenses $4,141,943 $3,789,254 +0.1%
Net Income $133,795 $1,156,698 -0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
14
Volunteers
166

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
4
$173,694
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EDWIN MCCLURE BOARD PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DREW SPURGERS VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEANNE BURCH SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CORA BOWIE DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY BRANTLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAYLE CORLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRANT GORDY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNETTE HERRINGTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CHERISSE JONES-BRANCH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONI LINDSEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ZUNICK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNER PLEDGER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET BETLEY CEO 40.00
Officer
$142,416 $31,278 $173,694
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 $4,275,738 $4,141,943 $12,323,523 $133,795
2024 $4,945,952 $3,789,254 $11,820,306 $1,156,698
2023 $4,687,816 $4,307,592 $10,717,708 $380,224
2023 $4,687,816 $4,307,592 $10,717,708 $380,224
2022 $4,896,981 $3,449,701 $10,223,173 $1,447,280
2021 $3,872,659 $3,104,316 $10,307,715 $768,343
2020 $3,358,201 $2,979,047 $7,735,471 $379,154
2019 $3,769,446 $2,585,608 $7,509,912 $1,183,838
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