Nonprofit · EIN 58-2126423
ATLANTA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30324
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $18,395,924 | $19,099,046 | -$703,122 | $12,527,226 | $5,103,296 | $7,423,930 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $17,645,297 | $19,563,077 | -$1,917,780 | $12,610,448 | $4,483,722 | $8,126,726 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $20,934,565 | $18,202,884 | $2,731,681 | $14,277,841 | $4,233,636 | $10,044,205 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,753,045
- of which government grants
- $2,274,609
- Program service revenue
- $65,128
- Investment income
- -$519
- Net rental income
- $638,895
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$6,814
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $662
- Other revenue
- $1,578,270
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,463,849
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,515,624
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,189,829
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $128,420
- Accounting fees
- $81,600
- Occupancy
- $606,349
- Travel
- $76,106
- Depreciation
- $437,810
- Program services (functional)
- $12,223,346
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,766,476
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,109,224
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,610,448
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,527,226
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,103,296
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,423,930
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,195,539
- Publicly traded securities
- $600,632
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,501,386
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $922,544
- Gross receipts
- $18,395,924
- Employees
- 110
- Volunteers
- 39
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Ruth Dorian | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $300,000 | $42,735 |
| Jared David Blass | Executive VP of Corp. Sponsor Key employee | 40 | $209,550 | $41,064 |
| Alay Mehta | Chief Technology Officer Officer | 40 | $196,671 | $40,823 |
| Zachary K Brown | EVP of Development Key employee | 40 | $185,000 | $49,793 |
| Kenneth Brown | Chief People Officer Officer | 40 | $197,166 | $2,814 |
| Glenda Renee Davis | SVP of Membership Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,014 | $40,919 |
| Daniel Keller-Bradshaw | Sr. Dir. Originals/Productions Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,241 | $40,545 |
| Okema S Jackson | VP of Media Ops, Prgm/Traffic Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,335 | $17,015 |
| Harry Alexander Helmick | Managing Editor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,975 | $18,557 |
| Santiago J Perez-Varela | SVP of Finance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,055 | $6,082 |
| Samuel Delaney | CFO Thru 6/6/25 Officer | 40 | $136,125 | $10,060 |
| Julie Salisbury | Board Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Afshan Ali | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robin Boren | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia B Brown | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
20 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Hoholick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrea Montag | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melissa Proctor | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Penny McPhee | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ann Cramer | Lifetime Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andy Chang | Vice-Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Cleveland | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ken Bernhardt | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Holmes | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Edwin Marcial | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Love | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tony Robinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cyril Turner | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Al Vivian | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter WIlliams | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chuck Taylor | Lifetime Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrew Feiler | Lifetime Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pat Falotico | Baord member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carmen Garcia | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brad Lichtenstein | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 36 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Ruth Dorian | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $300,000 | $38,966 |
| Jared David Blass | SVP of Philanthropy and Corpor Key employee | 40 | $223,410 | $40,157 |
| Alay Mehta | Chief Technology Officer Officer | 40 | $194,834 | $33,956 |
| Sherri Daye Scott | Chief Marketing Officer Officer | 40 | $183,578 | $17,597 |
| Kenneth Brown | Chief People Officer Officer | 40 | $187,659 | $4,341 |
| Samuel Delaney | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $172,615 | $18,809 |
| Daniel Keller-Bradshaw | Sr Director of Originals &Prod Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,016 | $36,820 |
| Glenda Renee Davis | VP of Membership Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,692 | $39,860 |
| Alison Curran Hashimoto | Senior Vice President of Video Key employee | 40 | $153,462 | $15,467 |
| Scott Gerard Woelfel | Chief Content Officer-May 23' Officer | 0 | $144,479 | $15,792 |
| Denise Bagley Willis | Sr. Account Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,783 | $6,355 |
| Harry Alexander Helmick | Managing Editor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,106 | $16,975 |
| Santiago J Perez-Varela | VP OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,894 | $5,836 |
| Julie Salisbury | Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Afshan Ali | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robin Boren | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia B Brown | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erica Hoholick | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Montag | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Proctor | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Hedy Rubinger | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Penny McPhee | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Cramer | Lifetime Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW ANDY CHANG | Vice-Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BILL CLEVELAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Cohen | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Bernhardt | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Holmes | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Edwin Marcial | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Love | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Robinson | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cyril Turner | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Al Vivian | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter WIlliams | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CHUCK TAYLOR | Lifetime Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Feiler | Lifetime Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Ruth Dorian | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $300,000 | $23,398 |
| Jared David Blass | SVP of Philanthropy and Corpor Key employee | 40 | $212,203 | $40,910 |
| Scott Gerard Woelfel | Chief Content Officer Officer | 40 | $200,000 | $22,018 |
| Kenneth Brown | Chief People Officer Officer | 40 | $184,257 | $15,691 |
| Sherri Daye Scott | Chief Marketing Officer Officer | 40 | $177,423 | $12,911 |
| Denise Bagley Willis | Sr. Account Manager Key employee | 40 | $152,145 | $6,490 |
| Harry Alexander Helmick | Managing Editor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,252 | $16,312 |
| Glenda Renee Davis | VP of Membership Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,463 | $29,567 |
| Santiago J Perez-Varela | VP OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,269 | $5,308 |
| Steve Olson | Account Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,630 | $15,119 |
| Lois Reitzes | Director of Arts & Cultural Pr Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,515 | $4,861 |
| Samuel Delaney | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $98,865 | $6,094 |
| AFSHAN ALI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN BERNHARDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN BOREN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA BRISCOE BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW ANDY CHANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BILL CLEVELAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE COHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN CRAMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW FEILER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HOLMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LOVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWIN MARCIAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY MCPHEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA MONTAG | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEDY RUBINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE SALISBURY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CHUCK TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYRIL TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AL VIVIAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 740 BISMARK RD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30324-4102
- In care of
- % SANTIAGO J PEREZ-VARELA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jennifer Dorian, 740 Bismark Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
- Signed the 990
- Kenneth Brown, Chief Business Offic
- Phone
- (678) 686-0353
- Website
- www.wabe.org
- Return prepared by
- SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC
Mission
WABE STRIVES TO CREATE A MORE INFORMED, ENRICHED, CONNECTED ATLANTA COMMUNITY THROUGH NEWS, ARTS AND CULTURE, MUSIC, AND ENTERTAINMENT ON RADIO, TV, AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS AS WELL AS BY HOSTING A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY EVENTS. WE EXCHANGE KNOWLEDGE WITH THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE PERSPECTIVE AND ENABLE BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF EACH OTHER, CELEBRATING OUR COMMONALITIES AND DIFFERENCES. TOGETHER, OUR PERSPECTIVES ARE MORE COMPLETE AND INSPIRE CHANGE.
Program accomplishments
- Radio: WABE-FM provides 24-hour daily programming, in conjunction with its website at www.wabe.org, that informs metro Atlanta about what's going on across the world and in their various communities. Approximately 249,500 listeners each WEEK DURING FY25 LISTENED TO THE STATION. This quality programming incudes local news reporting along with nationally produced programming from National Public Radio (NPR) and locally produced shows, Closer Look and City Lights. Closer Look is a daily newsmagazine that functions as a community forum for key leaders, experts, and members of the broader community to share ideas and explore issues on a wide variety of important topics. City Lights is a daily arts and culture program that provides a view into Atlanta's rich creative achievements. Local news reporting is a major emphasis of the station. Programming also includes classical music as well as jazz and blues programming. In addition, a series of podcasts covering local politics and other relevant topics. Buried Truths, a national award-winning podcast, investigates stories of injustice, resilience, and racism in the American South. Gold Dome Scramble and Political Breakfast podcasts are hosted by veteran Atlanta political reporters who facilitate the dialog between political strategists from the right and left about a broad variety of timely issues on a biweekly basis.Expenses $6,013,290
- Digital: WABE extends the radio and TV experience by offering a companion website for each of the stations, www.wabe.org. The website provides a wide variety of local and national reporting and programming, and, in addition, expands the audience experience to include other options, including streaming online, apps, and social media channels like Facebook and Twitter. There are 3 HD streams that include the WABE broadcast as well as a continuous news stream of BBC international news geared to a U.S. audience and a classical music stream.Expenses $2,743,787
- TV: WABE-TV, is a public television station that, in conjunction with website content at www.wabe.org, is viewed each week by approximately 123,000 people. The station provides a broad variety of educational, informational, entertainment, and cultural programming for all age groups. Programming is sourced from Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and other providers. WABE-TV also produces and broadcasts local Atlanta features capturing interesting highlights about the community, including Sounds Like ATL and Atlanta On Film. For Atlantan's who hunger for learning and enrichment, WABE-TV is the only publicly funded entertainment platform rooted in discovery, culture and community that tells the story of the world through the eyes of Atlanta.Expenses $2,699,915 · revenue $999,792
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
- 58-2126423
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,527,226
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,395,924
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $18,395,924 | $19,099,046 | $12,527,226 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $17,645,297 | $19,563,077 | $12,610,448 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $20,934,565 | $18,202,884 | $14,277,841 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $16,306,091 | $16,109,482 | $8,845,819 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 58-2126423).
Questions about ATLANTA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE
- What is the EIN of ATLANTA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ATLANTA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE is 58-2126423.
- Is ATLANTA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to ATLANTA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ATLANTA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE 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 ATLANTA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE 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 ATLANTA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE 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 ATLANTA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jennifer Dorian.
- Who are the officers and directors of ATLANTA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 35 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $300,000 (Jennifer Ruth Dorian, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does ATLANTA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,395,924, expenses of $19,099,046 and total assets of $12,527,226 at year end.
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