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Detroit Public Media

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Arts & Culture Wixom, MI EIN 381440200 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Detroit Public Media

Detroit Public Media is a arts culture organization based in WIXOM, United States. Annual revenue: $23.3 million. 9% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 381440200.

Founded
Headquarters
Wixom, MI
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
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 1958

Mission

Dptv's mission is to educate, engage, entertain and inspire through the power of public media.

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: 9%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.48%
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$0.09 ($16.1 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Detroit Public Media is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Wixom, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1953 and has been operating for 73 years. Its EIN is 381440200. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $26M in annual revenue. 200 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Detroit 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.

Detroit Public Media is located in Wixom, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1953 and has been active for 73 years.

Based on official tax filings, Detroit Public Media has $26M in annual revenue. It allocates 9% 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.

Detroit Public Media is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $26M in annual revenue. The organization has 200 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Detroit 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.

Detroit 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. 9% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the Detroit Public Media profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Detroit Public Media is a arts culture organization based in WIXOM, United States. Annual revenue: $23.3 million. 9% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 381440200. Detroit Public Media is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1953.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Detroit Public Media's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 9% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $26M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Detroit Public Media are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 381440200, 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
9% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

WI
William H Carignan
CFO And Assistant Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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VP, DIGITAL & MARKETING
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CHAIR HR & COMP COMMITTEE
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Frederick N•••••
SR. VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCTION
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SVP PRODUCTION
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Georgeann H••••••••••••
SR. VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGY AND ENGAGEMENT
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Gregory H•••••
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$26.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$26.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$19.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$23.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$23.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Detroit Public Media This page 89 $26.2 million 9%
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

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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 - 200 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 Detroit Public Media

What is Detroit Public Media?
Detroit Public Media is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Wixom, United States. Detroit Public Media is a arts culture organization based in WIXOM, United States. Annual revenue: $23.3 million. 9% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 381440200.
When was Detroit Public Media founded?
Detroit Public Media was founded in 1953.
Who leads Detroit Public Media?
William H Carignan serves as CFO And Assistant Treasurer.
Where is Detroit Public Media located?
Headquartered in Wixom, United States.
What is Detroit Public Media's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 9% of expenses go to program services.
Is Detroit Public Media trustworthy?
Detroit 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 Detroit Public Media's registration number?
IRS EIN: 381440200.
What is Detroit Public Media's website?
http://www.detroitpbs.org