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Pbs Foundation

To enlist philanthropic support of public broadcasting through establishing special initiatives funds to ensure pbs's continued excellence, and to promote and enhance outstanding public broadcasting programs and services. …

Arts & Culture Arlington, VA EIN: 201476451 (IRS) Reg: 20-1476451 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Pbs Foundation

Support PBS by donating to the PBS Foundation, PBS's national fundraising entity.

Founded
Headquarters
Arlington, VA
Foundation type
509(a)(3) Type I
NTEE code
A113
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

To enlist philanthropic support of public broadcasting through establishing special initiatives funds to ensure pbs's continued excellence, and to promote and enhance outstanding public broadcasting programs and services. As the supporting arm of pbs, the foundation solicits funds in support of the various programmatic efforts of pbs. A significant portion of this revenue is recorded on the pbs' consolidated financial statements. The foundation raised $9.2 million and $36.1 million, respectively, for the years ended june 30, 2025 and 2024. These funds include contributions recognized in accordance with asc 958-605, not-for-profit entities- revenue recognition, and exchange transactions that are recognized in accordance with fasb asc topic 606, revenue from contracts with customers. Of these raised funds, $6.4 million and $31.6 million were recorded as revenue on pbs' consolidated financial statements, respectively, for the years ended june 30, 2025 and 2024.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.70%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.89
Program$0.89
89% to programs beats the peer average (78%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Pbs Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of comparable organizations. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Pbs Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 201476451. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $54M in annual revenue. 120 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Pbs Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 201476451. 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.

Pbs Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% 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.

Pbs Foundation is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Pbs Foundation has $54M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% 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.

Pbs Foundation is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a 509(a)(3) Type I. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $54M in annual revenue. The organization has 120 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Pbs Foundation. 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, Pbs Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Support PBS by donating to the PBS Foundation, PBS's national fundraising entity. Pbs Foundation is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $54M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Pbs Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Pbs Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 201476451, 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
$10M-$100M
89% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
21

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

PA
Paula K•••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Arkansas TV Foundation surpasses $2 million goal - Talk Business & Politics
Jun 2026
talkbusiness.net
Funds guaranteed for Arkansas TV to continue PBS programming - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
May 2026
www.arkansasonline.com
Anonymous donor pledges $3 million to Arkansas PBS - K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas
Apr 2026
www.kait8.com
Arkansas TV Foundation receives generous multi-million gift to keep station running - KATV
Apr 2026
katv.com
Anonymous donor offers $3 million challenge grant to keep Arkansas affiliated with PBS - Talk Business & Politics
Apr 2026
talkbusiness.net
Fund set up for donations to continue supporting PBS programs in Arkansas - Arkansas Advocate
Mar 2026
arkansasadvocate.com
UPDATED: Arkansas public television commission pauses state plan to break off from PBS - Arkansas Advocate
Mar 2026
arkansasadvocate.com
Arkansas public television viewers, parents disillusioned with network's plan to cut ties with PBS - Arkansas Advocate
Jan 2026
arkansasadvocate.com
Form filed
$53.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Arkansas TV, formerly Arkansas PBS, plans to disaffiliate from federal agency after funding cuts - Arkansas Advocate
Dec 2025
arkansasadvocate.com
Form filed
$20.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$17.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$17.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$27.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 120 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 120 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 · 2004
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Pbs Foundation

What is Pbs Foundation?
Pbs Foundation is a arts & culture 509(a)(3) type i based in Arlington, United States. Support PBS by donating to the PBS Foundation, PBS's national fundraising entity.
When was Pbs Foundation founded?
Pbs Foundation was founded in 2004.
Who leads Pbs Foundation?
Paula Kerger serves as CEO.
Where is Pbs Foundation located?
Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States.
What is Pbs Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Pbs Foundation trustworthy?
Pbs Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Pbs Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 201476451. Registration: 20-1476451 (United States).
What is Pbs Foundation's website?
http://www.pbs.org/FOUNDATION/