Nonprofit · EIN 31-0974074
FRIENDS OF WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC
Tax-exempt · CHARLESTON, WV 25301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,134,453 | $2,162,316 | -$27,863 | $1,888,062 | $378 | $1,887,684 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,063,798 | $817,907 | $1,245,891 | $1,933,860 | $18,313 | $1,915,547 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,113,040
- Membership dues
- $2,113,040
- Program service revenue
- $21,413
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,732,153
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,000
- Program services (functional)
- $1,732,153
- Management and general (functional)
- $23,070
- Fundraising (functional)
- $407,093
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,933,860
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,888,062
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $378
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,887,684
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $458,707
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,428,977
- Gross receipts
- $2,134,453
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- WV
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIOT HICKS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURIE RUBERG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WALT WARREN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN RICE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN GALLAGHER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE BLACKWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HAROLD BRANAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BONNIE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD GOLDBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH HAMMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARA HAUPTFUEHRER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAM HICKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETTY IRELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EVA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID LIEVING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN LILLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID MORAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RENATE PORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RITA RAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER L STAFFEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK SUNDSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT WEANER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THAD WELCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARIKA ZINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIOT HICKS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURIE RUBERG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WALT WARREN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN RICE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN GALLAGHER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURI ANDRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE BLACKWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BONNIE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD GOLDBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH HAMMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARA HAUPTFUEHRER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETTY IRELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EVA F JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID LIEVING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN LILLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CECELIA MASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID MORAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RENATE PORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RITA RAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER L STAFFEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK SUNDSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARIKA ZINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 600 CAPITOL ST, CHARLESTON, WV 25301-1223
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRIAN LILLY, 124 INDUSTRIAL PARK DRIVE, BEAVER, WV 25813
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN LILLY, CHAIR
- Phone
- (304) 254-7840
- Website
- WVPUBLIC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RICHMOND & COMPANY CPA'S AC
Mission
TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES TO RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO WV PUBLIC BROADCASTING AND ACTIVITIES DEVOTED TO EDUCATION AND CULTURAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INCREASING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN WV PUBLIC BROADCASTING AND ITS AUDIENCE WITHIN ITS COVERAGE AREA.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR WV PUBLIC BROADCASTING PROGRAMMING, PRODUCTION AND BROADCASTING OF INFORMATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PUBLIC TELEVISION AND RADIO PROGRAMS TO VIEWERS AND LISTENERS IN WEST VIRGINIA AND SURROUNDING AREAS.Expenses $1,732,153 · grants $1,732,153 · revenue $21,413
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-0974074
- 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
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,888,062
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,134,453
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,134,453 | $2,162,316 | $1,888,062 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,063,798 | $817,907 | $1,933,860 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,126,240 | $3,164,844 | $708,773 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 31-0974074).
Questions about FRIENDS OF WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC is 31-0974074.
- Is FRIENDS OF WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF WEST VIRGINIA 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 FRIENDS OF WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRIAN LILLY.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,134,453, expenses of $2,162,316 and total assets of $1,888,062 at year end.
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