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Nonprofit · EIN 26-3740432

APT FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205

Financials

$2.8M$3.4M2022$2.9M$3.8M2023$3.1M$3.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of APT FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$3,138,374$3,598,164-$459,790$37,586$207$37,379
September 30, 2024990$2,900,977$3,845,883-$944,906$571,732$74,563$497,169
September 30, 2023990$2,826,818$3,434,174-$607,356$1,542,386$100,311$1,442,075
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,127,367
of which government grants
$2,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$11,007
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,350
Travel
$11,871
Program services (functional)
$1,734,618
Management and general (functional)
$658,043
Fundraising (functional)
$1,205,503

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$571,732
Total assets, end of year
$37,586
Total liabilities, end of year
$207
Net assets, end of year
$37,379
Net assets without donor restrictions
$37,379
Gross receipts
$3,138,374
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
AL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
D Wayne ReidBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$209,172$43,468
Melissa AustinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$109,016$26,120
Philip F HutchesonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$107,310$20,513
Johnny L CurryBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Ferris W StephensBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Barry B CopelandBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Philip F HutchesonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$183,773$36,733
D Wayne ReidBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$182,543$36,429
Johnny L CurryBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Ferris W StephensBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Barry B CopelandBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Melissa AustinBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Philip F HutchesonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$174,338$35,923
Johnny L CurryBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Ferris W StephensBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Barry B CopelandBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
D Wayne ReidBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2112 11TH AVE S STE 400, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205-2884
In care of
% ALLAN PIZZATO
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Melissa Austin, 2112 11th Avenue South Suite 400, Birmingham, AL 352052884
Signed the 990
Melissa Austin, Chief Financial Officer
Phone
(205) 328-8756
Return prepared by
Kassouf & Co Inc

Mission

The APTF's sole purpose is to provide funding support for Alabama Public Television (APT); therefore, it fully embraces the stated mission of APT. In summary, APT is committed to enrich the lives of Alabama citizens by providing essential educational services with the highest quality direct instructional content through digital streaming; by acting as an indispensable resource of Alabama's Storyteller; by promoting Alabama to the world as a unique community postured for business and growth; by working closely with Homeland Security and state agencies to provide a statewide network to disseminate information effectively in times of disaster; by bringing the very best in the world of music, theater, dance and the arts to enrich and inspire the lives of the people of our state; and by offering programming that educates the citizenry, giving them the means and the desire to reach their highest potential through the development of a strong work ethic bonded to honesty and integrity.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The APTF's primary service is to raise funds to provide an annual operating grant to APT. The APTF does this by providing an operating grant to APT after paying for all fundraising expenses and its allocated share of overhead expenses.
    Expenses $1,593,018 · revenue $3,138,374
  • APT leases the majority of its content for television from the Public Broadcast Service (PBS) and is a member affiliate of this distributor. APT also leases a smaller amount of its content needs from various other distributors. The APTF assisted directly with the costs of purchasing and promoting these programs.
    Expenses $141,600

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-3740432
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B119)
Assets (IRS master file)
$37,586
Income (IRS master file)
$3,138,374

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$3,138,374$3,598,164$37,586XML
990September 2024$2,900,977$3,845,883$571,732XML
990September 2023$2,826,818$3,434,174$1,542,386XML
990September 2022$2,979,331$2,361,249$2,285,532IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-3740432).

Questions about APT FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of APT FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of APT FOUNDATION is 26-3740432.
Is APT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to APT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does APT FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of APT FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did APT FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of APT FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Melissa Austin.
Who are the officers and directors of APT FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does APT FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,138,374, expenses of $3,598,164 and total assets of $37,586 at year end.

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