PBS FOUNDATION

Arlington, VA, 22202 (703) 739-5051 Est. 2004 EIN 20-1476451
A113 - Arts, Culture & Humanities 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
www.pbs.org/foundation

Mission

THE FOUNDATION ENLISTS PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT OF PUBLIC BROADCASTING THROUGH ESTABLISHING SPECIAL INITIATIVES FUNDS AND AN ENDOWMENT FUND TO ENSURE PBS'S CONTINUED EXCELLENCE, AND TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC BROADCASTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. WORKING COLLABORATIVELY AND COOPERATIVELY WITH MEMBER STATIONS, THE FOUNDATION ENDEAVORS TO SECURE THE EXTRAORDINARY FUNDING NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE PBS'S COMMITMENT TO SERVING THE AMERICAN PUBLIC.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
7
Total Giving
$117.4M
Recipients
6
Years Active
2019 - 2024
Avg grant: $14,706,275 Median: $11,487,629

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
20242$68.8M $34.4M01
20231$11.7M $11.7M01
20221$11.5M $11.5M01
20202$19.0M $9.5M11
20191$6.4M $6.4M10

Sectors Funded

Arts, Culture & Humanities
6

Top States

Virginia
6
New York
1

Grantee Size Profile

Over $50M
6

Top Grantees

$68.8M
$48.6M
JOSHUA BELL INC
NY
$15K

Grants Awarded · 6 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$53,653,774
Total Expenses
$38,828,422
Net Assets
$50,876,512
21 employees 19 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-06-30)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
15.7 months Healthy
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↑ 159.2%
Expenses ↑ 130.5%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 95.9% Investment 4.1%
Expense Breakdown
Program 89.3% Management 3.3% Fundraising 7.4%

Officers & Trustees (30)

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Filing History (6 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
$53,653,774 $38,828,422$50,876,512
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
$53,653,774 ↑$38,828,422$50,876,512
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
$20,698,802 ↑$16,848,812$34,164,438
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
$17,715,715 ↓$15,942,341$28,549,543
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
$27,139,690 ↑$22,272,039$24,171,716
2019 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
$10,741,798 $9,690,669$15,643,879

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EIN: 20-1476451 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data