Nonprofit · EIN 31-0960136
NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC
Also known as WYIN CHANNEL 56
Tax-exempt · MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,490,997 | $2,338,048 | $152,949 | $5,787,037 | $3,430,899 | $2,356,138 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,647,741 | $2,797,062 | -$149,321 | $6,032,589 | $3,835,579 | $2,197,010 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,686,127 | $2,955,614 | -$269,487 | $6,655,497 | $4,319,694 | $2,335,803 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,323,152
- of which government grants
- $288,310
- Membership dues
- $688,423
- Program service revenue
- $158,489
- Investment income
- $8,459
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,119
- Net income from fundraising events
- $897
- Other revenue
- $897
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $118,728
- Other salaries and wages
- $472,691
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $643,573
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $2,884
- Depreciation
- $72,269
- Program services (functional)
- $1,303,771
- Management and general (functional)
- $621,040
- Fundraising (functional)
- $413,237
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,032,589
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,787,037
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,430,899
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,356,138
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $795,487
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,241,430
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $114,708
- Gross receipts
- $2,491,100
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHUCK ROBERTS | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $118,728 |
| NANCY CLIFFORD | INTERIM CEO/EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER Officer | 40 | $0 |
| JANICE RYBA | TREASURER/FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DR LARRY A BRECHNER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CALVIN BELLAMY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH REINER GINGERICH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KENNETH WILK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC EVANS | MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BONITA NEFF | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELE HASSINGER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHUCK ROBERTS | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,652 |
| JANICE RYBA | TREASURER/FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DR LARRY A BRECHNER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY EVANS | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANA GRANDFIELD | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTE/GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CALVIN BELLAMY | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KENNETH WILK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC EVANS | GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAN GIBSON | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HASSINGER | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN ELEUTERIO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR BONITA NEFF | GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GINGERICH JD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MUHAMMAD | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $78,611 |
| CHUCK ROBERTS | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $0 |
| CALVIN BELLAMY | VICE CHAIR FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DR LARRY A BRECHNER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY EVANS | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANA GRANDFIELD | DEVELOPMENT/GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR BONITA NEFF | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANICE RYBA | TREASURER/FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GINGERICH JD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVEN HANDEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KENNETH WILK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC EVANS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAN GIBSON | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELE HASSINGER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8625 INDIANA PL, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-6369
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR LARRY A BRECHNER, 8625 Indiana Place, Merrillville, IN 46410
- Signed the 990
- DR LARRY A BRECHNER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (219) 756-5656
- Website
- www.lakeshoreptv.com
- Return prepared by
- APPLEGATE & COMPANY PC CPAs
Mission
To build a strong sense of community for the residents of Northwest Indiana by being the leading force in connecting people, ideas and information through multiple, ongoing media and outreach activities.
Program accomplishments
- Educational, cultural and public affairs broadcasting on public television and radio for Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland viewing area.Expenses $1,303,771 · revenue $158,489
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-0960136
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A32Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,787,037
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,491,100
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,490,997 | $2,338,048 | $5,787,037 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $2,647,741 | $2,797,062 | $6,032,589 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $2,686,127 | $2,955,614 | $6,655,497 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $2,469,139 | $2,854,218 | $3,583,676 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | 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 31-0960136).
Questions about NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC
- What is the EIN of NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC is 31-0960136.
- Is NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING 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 NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC 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 NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DR LARRY A BRECHNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $118,728 (CHUCK ROBERTS, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,490,997, expenses of $2,338,048 and total assets of $5,787,037 at year end.
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