Nonprofit · EIN 27-4500692
LOS GATOS PUBLIC MEDIA INC
Tax-exempt · LOS GATOS, CA 95032
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $431,276 | $434,644 | -$3,368 | $131,580 | $4,104 | $127,476 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $409,242 | $426,305 | -$17,063 | $130,873 | $29 | $130,844 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $461,199 | $441,425 | $19,774 | $155,556 | $7,649 | $147,907 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $178,844
- of which government grants
- $144,039
- Program service revenue
- $252,270
- Investment income
- $162
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $106,704
- Other salaries and wages
- $54,566
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $174,396
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,350
- Travel
- $1,300
- Depreciation
- $5,230
- Program services (functional)
- $404,191
- Management and general (functional)
- $30,453
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $130,873
- Total assets, end of year
- $131,580
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,104
- Net assets, end of year
- $127,476
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $943
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $101,264
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $26,212
- Gross receipts
- $431,276
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Toren | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $106,704 |
| William Reagan | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Joe Pirzynski | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael LaBianca | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Burton Craig | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Joanne Stypula Talesfore | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Cody Salfen | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Toren | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Chow | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kristi Pearce-Percy | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tylor Taylor | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Teri Hope | Board Advisor Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Umar Ellahie | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Toren | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $106,704 |
| William Reagan | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Joe Pirzynski | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jane Hiatt | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Burton Craig | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Joanne Stypula Talesfore | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Cody Salfen | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Toren | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Chow | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kristi Pearce-Percy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tylor Taylor | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alex Schultz | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Umar Ellahie | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Yvonne Khananis | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Toren | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $107,000 |
| William Reagan | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Joe Pirzynski | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jane Hiatt | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Burton Craig | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Joanne Stypula Talesfore | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Teri Hope | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Toren | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Chow | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kristi Pearce-Percy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tylor Taylor | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alex Schultz | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Umar Ellahie | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Yvonne Khananis | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15466 LOS GATOS BLVD 109-233, LOS GATOS, CA 95032-2550
- Signed the 990
- Burton Craig, President
- Phone
- (408) 395-5228
- Website
- www.kcat.org
- Return prepared by
- TAMMY M KETTLER
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 27-4500692 or by the name LOS GATOS PUBLIC MEDIA INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
KCAT TV15 contributes to the vitality of our Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and SiliconValley communities by serving as a connection for people to have a voice, sharetheir views, and produce local original content for broadcast. We educate, inform,entertain, and inspire, which ignites civic engagement, fosters involvement, andtells our community stories through the magic of television, radio, and digitalmedia. KCAT brings a voice and value to our residents by memorializing importantevents, and providing youth, teens, and seniors with opportunities to create, learn,and connect.
Program accomplishments
- KCAT TV supports the Town government by filming, broadcasting and livestreaming all Los Gatos Town Council, Planning Commission and other special meetings. KCAT is on-the-scene year-round filming and livestreaming to memorialize local events such as the Los Gatos High School and middle school Graduations, Los Gatos Holiday Parade, Veterans Day Ceremonies, and Town events. KCAT proudly creates and produces original local TV shows and Video Podcast content such as Coffee&Candidates, Community Storytelling, Jazz Tonight, The Kimball Hooker Show, Lit with Lloyd, Wine with Bill and many more. KCAT offers video production services for nonprofits, corporations, community organizations, and student projects, as well as year-round TV Broadcasting, Podcasting, and Digital Storytelling camps and classes educating hundreds of students and adults. Most recently KCAT has launched The Producers Network for Adults 55+ to utilize their everyday skills to create TV content, have a voice, and tell their stories. KCAT TV & RADIO studios are open to the community for classes, shows and DIY services.As the local non-profit public TV station and media center, KCAT gives a voice to Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and Silicon Valley communities by igniting civic engagement, fostering involvement, and telling our stories through the magic of television and digital media. KCAT brings value and voice to our community by memorializing important events, supporting our schools, educating youth and young adults with knowledge and opportunities and enabling meaningful ways for seniors to volunteer and contribute.Expenses $404,191 · revenue $252,270
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-4500692
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $131,580
- Income (IRS master file)
- $431,276
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $431,276 | $434,644 | $131,580 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $409,242 | $426,305 | $130,873 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $461,199 | $441,425 | $155,556 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $324,121 | $424,039 | $130,959 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 27-4500692).
Questions about LOS GATOS PUBLIC MEDIA INC
- What is the EIN of LOS GATOS PUBLIC MEDIA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOS GATOS PUBLIC MEDIA INC is 27-4500692.
- Is LOS GATOS PUBLIC MEDIA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to LOS GATOS PUBLIC MEDIA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOS GATOS PUBLIC MEDIA INC 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 LOS GATOS PUBLIC MEDIA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LOS GATOS PUBLIC MEDIA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOS GATOS PUBLIC MEDIA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,704 (Melissa Toren, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does LOS GATOS PUBLIC MEDIA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $431,276, expenses of $434,644 and total assets of $131,580 at year end.
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