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Cascade Public Media

Cascade public media is a nonprofit media organization serving washington state and western canada with meaningful noncommercial programming on the air, online, and in the community. Our mission …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Cascade Public Media

Cascade PBS is a community-supported, locally-owned public media organization serving the Cascade region with PBS national programming, original local TV series, and a diverse range of community events

Founded
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A320
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1983

Mission

Cascade public media is a nonprofit media organization serving washington state and western canada with meaningful noncommercial programming on the air, online, and in the community. Our mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A320
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 3%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.89%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.03 ($22.3 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cascade Public Media is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 911221895. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $53M in annual revenue. 147 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Cascade Public Media has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Cascade Public Media is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cascade Public Media has $53M in annual revenue. It allocates 3% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Cascade Public Media is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $53M in annual revenue. The organization has 147 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Cascade Public Media. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Cascade Public Media has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 3% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Cascade PBS is a community-supported, locally-owned public media organization serving the Cascade region with PBS national programming, original local TV series, and a diverse range of community events Cascade Public Media is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Cascade Public Media's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 3% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $53M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Cascade Public Media are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 911221895, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
3% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

EM
Emily Kragh
VP & Chief Finance Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Andrew S•••
Director
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Anita R•••••••••
Director
BA
Barbara B••••••
CHAIR
BR
Brenda A•••••••
Director
CA
Carole A••••••••• W•••••••
VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
CA
Carole T••••
Director
CA
Carole W•••••••
Director
CH
Chris P•••••
Director
EM
Emily A K••••
VP & CFO
EM
Emily K••••
CONTROLLER
ES
Essex P•••••
Director
GL
Glenn W•••
Director
GL
Glen W•••
Director
HO
Holly M••••••••
SECRETARY
JA
Jabran L S••••••
VP ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
JA
Jabran S••••••
VP ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
JO
John S•••••••••
Director
JO
John S••••••••
Director
JO
Jonah B F•••••••
DIR. CORP. SPONSORSHIP & BUS. DEV.
JO
Jonah F•••••••
DIR. CORP. SPONSORSHIP & BUS. DEV.
JU
Julianne L•••••
IT DIRECTOR
KA
Karli B••••••
SECRETARY
KE
Kerry O••••••
VP OF PHILANTHROPY
KE
Kerry P O••••••
VP OF PHILANTHROPY
KE
Kevin C•••••••
EXEC DIR DIGITAL PRODUCT & TECH
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$53.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$41.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$38.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$41.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$29.0M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$22.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Cascade Public Media This page 89 $53.1 million 3%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 147 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cascade Public Media

What is Cascade Public Media?
Cascade Public Media is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Seattle, United States. Cascade PBS is a community-supported, locally-owned public media organization serving the Cascade region with PBS national programming, original local TV series, and a diverse range of community events
When was Cascade Public Media founded?
Cascade Public Media was founded in 1983.
Who leads Cascade Public Media?
Emily Kragh serves as VP & Chief Finance Officer.
Where is Cascade Public Media located?
Headquartered in Seattle, United States.
What is Cascade Public Media's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 3% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cascade Public Media trustworthy?
Cascade Public Media has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Cascade Public Media's registration number?
IRS EIN: 911221895.
What is Cascade Public Media's website?
http://www.cascadepbs.org