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Corporation for Public Broadcasting

To ensure universal access to non-commercial, high-quality content and telecom services.

Arts & Culture Washington, DC EIN: 132607374 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a arts culture organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Founded in 1967. Annual revenue: $678.6 million. EIN: 132607374.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Mission

To ensure universal access to non-commercial, high-quality content and telecom services.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.29%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2026 · IRS 990 (FY2026)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Corporation for Public Broadcasting with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 16 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2026 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable organizations. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (16 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation (present for 96% of comparable organizations)
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its EIN is 132607374. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 98 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 132607374. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.

Based on official tax filings, Corporation for Public Broadcasting has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% 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.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting is classified as an 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 $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 98 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Corporation for Public Broadcasting. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Corporation for Public Broadcasting is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a arts culture organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Founded in 1967. Annual revenue: $678.6 million. EIN: 132607374. Corporation for Public Broadcasting is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Corporation for Public Broadcasting are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 132607374, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2026) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2026): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2026, FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
111

Leadership

From FY2026 filing

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Ruby C••••••
Board Chair

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$5.2M revenue
FY2026
IRS 990
Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes to dissolve after losing federal funds - AOL.com
Mar 2026
www.aol.com
Maine Public adapts as Corporation for Public Broadcasting closes, emphasizes listener support and local impact - newsce
Jan 2026
www.newscentermaine.com
Wisconsin Public Radio, PBS Wisconsin to continue services despite closure of Corporation for Public Broadcasting - WEAU
Jan 2026
www.weau.com
Peoria’s WTVP weighs in on closing of Corporation for Public Broadcasting - WEEK | 25 News Now
Jan 2026
www.25newsnow.com
Corporation for Public Broadcasting closing its doors - WEAU
Jan 2026
www.weau.com
Corporation for Public Broadcasting closes permanently, impacting local groups - 5newsonline.com
Jan 2026
www.5newsonline.com
Fort Wayne PBS station reacts to Corporation for Public Broadcasting closing - WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN
Jan 2026
www.21alivenews.com
Corporation for Public Broadcasting, gutted of federal funds, votes to dissolve - Yahoo
Jan 2026
www.yahoo.com
Board dissolves Corporation for Public Broadcasting after funding cuts - USA Today
Jan 2026
www.usatoday.com
Public Radio East talks funding as Corporation for Public Broadcasting shuts down - WITN
Jan 2026
www.witn.com
Form filed
$630.8M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$640.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$582.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$510.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$678.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$570.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$498.3M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$493.6M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$524.0M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2026 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 98 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2026 on record
  • Named leadership · 98 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1967
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Corporation for Public Broadcasting

What is Corporation for Public Broadcasting?
Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a arts culture organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Founded in 1967. Annual revenue: $678.6 million. EIN: 132607374.
When was Corporation for Public Broadcasting founded?
Corporation for Public Broadcasting was founded in 1967.
Who leads Corporation for Public Broadcasting?
Ruby Calvert serves as Board Chair.
Where is Corporation for Public Broadcasting located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is Corporation for Public Broadcasting's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2026 is approximately $1M-$10M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Corporation for Public Broadcasting trustworthy?
Corporation for Public Broadcasting has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Corporation for Public Broadcasting's registration number?
IRS EIN: 132607374.
What is Corporation for Public Broadcasting's website?
http://www.cpb.org