Nonprofit · EIN 84-0723918
COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION INC
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,060,571 | $6,358,642 | -$298,071 | $13,781,381 | $544,789 | $13,236,592 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,616,624 | $6,206,049 | -$589,425 | $12,953,707 | $729,600 | $12,224,107 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,217,694 | $4,460,777 | $756,917 | $11,855,167 | $829,392 | $11,025,775 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,114,224
- of which government grants
- $784,646
- Membership dues
- $1,581,989
- Program service revenue
- $2,807,307
- Investment income
- $86,323
- Net rental income
- $21,450
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $15,358
- Other revenue
- $52,717
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $363,564
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,547,261
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,254,035
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $45,253
- Accounting fees
- $56,287
- Occupancy
- $295,385
- Travel
- $9,474
- Depreciation
- $274,083
- Program services (functional)
- $4,370,251
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,236,196
- Fundraising (functional)
- $752,195
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,953,707
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,781,381
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $544,789
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,236,592
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,971,232
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,602,817
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,203,237
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,033,355
- Gross receipts
- $7,947,167
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY WHITE | TREASURER/VP OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $128,411 | $7,849 |
| FRANCES MATTHEWS | INTERIM PRESIDENT (THROUGH 10/2024) Officer | 20 | $90,000 | $0 |
| ROBERT SPRINGER | PRESIDENT/GM (AS OF 11/2024) Officer | 40 | $53,413 | $0 |
| DESSA BOKIDES | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE SMITH | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON STOUT | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE BENERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEANNA CLARK | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 02/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK CORNETTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DRUCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON SHAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUNE TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTEN BLESSMAN | PRESIDENT (THROUGH APRIL 2024) Officer | 40 | $193,221 | $14,138 |
| KIMBERLY WHITE | TREASURER/VP OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $123,396 | $14,647 |
| VANESSA CLARK | VP OF DEVELOLPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,929 | $2,465 |
| TOM BRAINARD | VP OF CONTENT & COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 30 | $105,592 | $10,122 |
| DESSA BOKIDES | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON STOUT | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE BENERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WES BURNETT | DIRECTOR (THROUGH DEC. 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM CARVER | DIRECTOR (THROUGH JULY 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEANNA CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK CORNETTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DRUCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON SHAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUNE TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMELIA TENNE | DIRECTOR (THROUGH DEC. 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANNIE MATTHEWS | INTERIM PRESIDENT Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTEN BLESSMAN | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $175,566 | $24,482 |
| KIMBERLY WHITE | TREASURER/VP OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $89,422 | $26,158 |
| ANDI RUGG | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON STOUT | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE BENERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DESSA BOKIDES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WES BURNETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM CARVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DRUCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA LARSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON SHAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUNE TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMELIA TENNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2900 WELTON STREET 1ST FLOOR, DENVER, CO 80205-3007
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBERT SPRINGER, PO BOX 1740, DENVER, CO 802011740
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT SPRINGER, PRESIDENT/GM
- Phone
- (303) 296-1212
- Website
- WWW.PBS12.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
PBS12 COLORADO IS RE-IMAGINING HOW PUBLIC MEDIA CAN SERVE THE COMMUNITY. CONTENT: CREATING UNIQUE, LOCAL CONTENT THAT SHARES STORIES AND VIEWPOINTS THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE LOST. EDUCATION: PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CONTENT CREATORS WITH THE EXPERIENCES AND MENTORSHIPS THAT WILL EMPOWER THEM TO CARRY FORWARD A RICH TRADITION OF ETHICAL STORYTELLING. SERVICE: LEVERAGING OUR UNIQUE TALENTS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND FACILITIES TO PROVIDE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES AT NO OR LOW COST TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS.
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAMMING AND PRODUCTION - ANY FUNCTIONS RELATED TO THE ACQUISITION, SCHEDULING AND BROADCASTING OF TELEVISION PROGRAMS OF EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL CONTENT GEARED TO THE INTEREST OF THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS ENTERTAINMENT SPECIALS NOT AVAILABLE LOCALLY. ALSO PRODUCING TELEVISION PROGRAMMING THAT IS NOT ACQUIRED AND THE RELATED FUNCTIONS TO PRODUCE SUCH PROGRAMS. LOCAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COVERING COMMUNITY ISSUES AND INTERNATIONAL TOPICS ARE OF MAJOR FOCUS.Expenses $2,657,721 · revenue $2,831,688
- TRANSMISSION - FUNCTIONS RELATED TO THE MAINTENANCE, INSTALLATION AND DISSEMINATION OF THE TECHNICAL APPARATUS RELATING TO TELEVISED PROGRAMS.Expenses $940,961
- PUBLIC INFORMATION - ANY ACTIVITY RELATED TO INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF PROVIDED SERVICES. PRINT INFORMATION AND INCREASING ELECTRONIC ACTIVITY PROVIDE THE TOOLS TO DO SO. INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY RELATIONS REGARDING SERVICES IS A MAJOR GOAL.Expenses $771,569
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
- 84-0723918
- 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
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A320)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,781,381
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,947,167
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $6,060,571 | $6,358,642 | $13,781,381 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $5,616,624 | $6,206,049 | $12,953,707 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $5,217,694 | $4,460,777 | $11,855,167 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $3,609,635 | $3,764,170 | $10,363,691 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 84-0723918).
Questions about COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION INC
- What is the EIN of COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION INC is 84-0723918.
- Is COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION 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 COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION 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 COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION 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 COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ROBERT SPRINGER.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $128,411 (KIMBERLY WHITE, TREASURER/VP OF FINANCE).
- How much revenue does COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,060,571, expenses of $6,358,642 and total assets of $13,781,381 at year end.
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