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Ideastream

Ideastream is a trusted and dynamic multimedia source for illuminating the world around us.

Youth Development Cleveland, OH EIN 341943865 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Ideastream

Ideastream Public Media is the home of Northeast Ohio's member-supported public broadcasting stations WVIZ, WKSU, and WCLV.

Founded
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

Ideastream is a trusted and dynamic multimedia source for illuminating the world around us.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 3%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.89%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 92

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 ($18.8 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ideastream is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Cleveland, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 341943865. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for youth development charities in United States. The organization reports $60M in annual revenue. 175 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Ideastream has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

Ideastream is located in Cleveland, OH, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ideastream has $60M in annual revenue. It allocates 3% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for youth development 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.

Ideastream is classified as a Youth Development 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 $60M in annual revenue. The organization has 175 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ideastream. 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.

Ideastream has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (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 94%. 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.

Ideastream Public Media is the home of Northeast Ohio's member-supported public broadcasting stations WVIZ, WKSU, and WCLV. Ideastream is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Ideastream's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 3% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $60M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Ideastream are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 341943865, 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 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

FA
Faith N Noble
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alayne L R••••••
TRUSTEE
BE
Belva D•••••• T••••
TRUSTEE
BR
Bruce L••••••
SECRETARY
CA
Carol M S•••••••
TRUSTEE
CH
Charles A P••••••
SR.DIR. OF TECHNOLOGY
CH
Christian P S••••••••
CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST
CH
Chritian P S••••••••
CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST
CL
Clark H I K•••••
TRUSTEE
DA
Daniel S••••••••••••
SR.DIR.OHIO CHANNEL/EXEC.DIR.OGT
DA
David D L•••••
TREASURER
DE
Deborah Y••
TRUSTEE
ER
Eric S G•••••
TRUSTEE
FA
Faith N N••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
FR
Frederick G S••••••
TRUSTEE
GE
George R D•••••
TRUSTEE
HE
Heather S••••••••
TRUSTEE
JA
James S S••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jean C•••••••• K•••••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jenny N•••••••
GENERAL MANAGER
JO
Joann G••••
TRUSTEE
JO
John E D•••••
Director
JO
Jon H O•••••• S•
TRUSTEE
JU
Julie R••••••
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
KE
Kevin E M•••••
PRESIDENT AND CEO
LA
Lauren R••• F•••
TRUSTEE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$59.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$25.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$24.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$23.8M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$21.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ideastream This page 76 $59.9 million 3%
West Chester Dance Works 93 $322,940 100%
Beyond the Game 93 $612,348 86%
Centennial Childrens Chorus 93 $198,966 87%
Gorham Youth Soccer Association 93 $101,760 98%
Achla Alianza Chicana Hisp Lat Amer Alliance Chicanos … 93 $593,739 100%
Westchester Childrens Chorus Inc 93 $149,918 100%
Bull City Woodshop 90 $186,528 83%
Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 175 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
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 Ideastream

What is Ideastream?
Ideastream is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cleveland, United States. Ideastream Public Media is the home of Northeast Ohio's member-supported public broadcasting stations WVIZ, WKSU, and WCLV.
When was Ideastream founded?
Ideastream was founded in 2001.
Who leads Ideastream?
Faith N Noble serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Ideastream located?
Headquartered in Cleveland, United States.
What is Ideastream's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 3% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ideastream trustworthy?
Ideastream has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Ideastream's registration number?
IRS EIN: 341943865.
What is Ideastream's website?
http://www.ideastream.org