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. …
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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.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPbs 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
PBS FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Arkansas TV Foundation surpasses $2 million goal - Talk Business & Politics
Funds guaranteed for Arkansas TV to continue PBS programming - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Anonymous donor pledges $3 million to Arkansas PBS - K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas
Arkansas TV Foundation receives generous multi-million gift to keep station running - KATV
Anonymous donor offers $3 million challenge grant to keep Arkansas affiliated with PBS - Talk Business & Politics
Fund set up for donations to continue supporting PBS programs in Arkansas - Arkansas Advocate
UPDATED: Arkansas public television commission pauses state plan to break off from PBS - Arkansas Advocate
Arkansas public television viewers, parents disillusioned with network's plan to cut ties with PBS - Arkansas Advocate
Arkansas TV, formerly Arkansas PBS, plans to disaffiliate from federal agency after funding cuts - Arkansas Advocate
Activity timeline
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 120 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2004
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Programs & activitiesNo 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/