Nonprofit · EIN 39-1447533
WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53713
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,114,333 | $11,081,691 | $32,642 | $36,031,599 | $111,876 | $35,919,723 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $11,253,498 | $11,757,077 | -$503,579 | $34,540,129 | $111,858 | $34,428,271 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $11,975,237 | $11,537,284 | $437,953 | $33,029,454 | $261,991 | $32,767,463 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,803,505
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,310,828
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $461,614
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,897,100
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $10,897,100
- Management and general (functional)
- $164,609
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,982
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $34,540,129
- Total assets, end of year
- $36,031,599
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $111,876
- Net assets, end of year
- $35,919,723
- Publicly traded securities
- $31,297,091
- Gross receipts
- $12,441,745
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Dargan | ECB Deputy Director Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $138,001 | $33,680 |
| Marta Bechtol | Foundation Director and ECB Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 1 | $0 | $160,146 | $11,059 |
| Glenn Guy | ECB Field Engineering Director Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $107,757 | $37,339 |
| Adam Hargrove | ECB Chief Technology Officer Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $131,218 | $11,051 |
| Aimee Wright | ECB Finance Director Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $110,592 | $30,888 |
| Edward Snow | ECB Chief Cybersecurity Officer Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $107,036 | $31,444 |
| Alyssa Kenney | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Hanson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leah Lechleiter Luke | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Snyder | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marta Bechtol | Foundation Director Secretary Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $155,325 |
| Jennifer Dargan | Deputy Director Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $133,294 |
| Adam Hargrove | Director of Engineering Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $123,997 |
| Aimee Wright | Finance Director Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $103,394 |
| Edward Snow | Chief Information Security Officer Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $100,295 |
| Alyssa Kenney | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leah Luke | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rep David Considine | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Zylstra | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marta Bechtol | Foundation Director Secretary Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $149,653 |
| Jennifer Dargan | Deputy Director Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $126,761 |
| Adam Hargrove | Director of Engineering Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $119,471 |
| Alyssa Kenney | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eileen Littig | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rep David Considine | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Zylstra | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3319 W BELTLINE HWY, MADISON, WI 53713-2834
- In care of
- % MARTA BECHTOL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Marta Bechtol, 3319 W BELTLINE HWY, MADISON, WI 537132834
- Signed the 990
- Aimee Wright, ECB Finance Director
- Phone
- (608) 264-9668
- Website
- ecb.org
Mission
The Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation WPBF supports the work of the Educational Communications Board ECB a State of Wisconsin agency committed to ensuring that public media and public safety programs and services are available throughout Wisconsin. These programs and services reflect and respond to the educational and cultural needs of Wisconsins residents.
Program accomplishments
- Wisconsin Public Radio WPR brings news music conversation and entertainment programs that inform inspire and build communities throughout Wisconsin and around the world on its two networks - WPR News and WPR Music - and 39 stations. Our commitment to the highest standards of news and cultural content reflects our belief that people and communities thrive with an open exchange of ideas and information.Expenses $5,355,610 · grants $5,355,610
- PBS Wisconsin delivers your favorite PBS national programs and learning resources while grounding the PBS mission in Wisconsin. Our approach prioritizes integrity and inclusion quality and community. PBS Wisconsin produces trusted journalism local storytelling tools for Wisconsin educators and community events and partnerships that connect us and keep us curious.Expenses $5,541,490 · grants $5,541,490
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
- 39-1447533
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A113)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $36,031,599
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,441,745
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $11,114,333 | $11,081,691 | $36,031,599 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $11,253,498 | $11,757,077 | $34,540,129 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $11,975,237 | $11,537,284 | $33,029,454 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,804,228 | $10,444,573 | $30,808,553 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 39-1447533).
Questions about WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC is 39-1447533.
- Is WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION 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 WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION 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 WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION 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 WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Marta Bechtol.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,114,333, expenses of $11,081,691 and total assets of $36,031,599 at year end.
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