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Public Broadcasting Service

THE PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE (PBS), INCORPORATED IN 1969, IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ITS MEMBER STATIONS SERVES THE AMERICAN (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Public Broadcasting Service

Public Broadcasting Service is a arts culture organization based in ARLINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $502.1 million. EIN: 520899215.

Founded
Headquarters
Arlington, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A320
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1970

Mission

The public broadcasting service (pbs), incorporated in 1969, is a membership organization that in partnership with its member stations serves the american (continued on schedule o)

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
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.21%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Public Broadcasting Service 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 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 520899215. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $502M in annual revenue. 173 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Public Broadcasting Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('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.

Public Broadcasting Service is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.

Based on official tax filings, Public Broadcasting Service has $502M in annual revenue. 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.

Public Broadcasting Service is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $502M in annual revenue. The organization has 173 disclosed officers and directors.

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

Public Broadcasting Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Public Broadcasting Service 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.

Public Broadcasting Service is a arts culture organization based in ARLINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $502.1 million. EIN: 520899215. Public Broadcasting Service is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Public Broadcasting Service's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $502M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Public Broadcasting Service are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Public Broadcasting Service is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 520899215, 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
$100M-$1B
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

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Thomas E Tardivo
TREASURER, CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Afsaneh B•••••••••••• 1•••
Director
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Afsaneh B•••••••• T••• 9••••
BOARD VICE CHAIR
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Amy S•••
Director
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Amy S W•••••
VP, MARKETING
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Becky M•••••
Director
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Catherine R•••
Director
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Charles T H••••
Director
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Courtney P••••••
Director
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Craig A S••••••••••• 2••
VP & DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL
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Deborah A•••••
Director
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Donald A B•••
BOARD CHAIR
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Donald A B••• T••• 1•••
BOARD CHAIR
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Don W••••• T••• 1•••
VP, MULTIPLATFORM MKTG & CONTE
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Ed U••••
Director
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Erroll B D•••• J•
Director
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Evan S••••
Director
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Gary S•••••
Director
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Gary S••••••
Director
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Geoff S••••
Director
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Gujan K••••
Director
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Holden T••••
Director
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Ira R•••••••••
CHIEF DIGITAL & MARKETING OFCR
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James D••••••
SVP, STATION SERVICES
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Jayme S••••
Director
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Jeremy G•••••
SVP, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
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Latest news

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10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Oklahoma's OETA in peril after veto overrides fail - The Oklahoman
May 2026
www.oklahoman.com
Alabama Public Television governing board to survey state on PBS attitudes - Alabama Reflector
Apr 2026
alabamareflector.com
Federal judge finds Trump violated free speech by ordering NPR defunded - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Apr 2026
www.opb.org
Federal judge finds Trump violated First Amendment by ordering NPR, PBS defunded - WHYY
Apr 2026
whyy.org
Judge blocks Trump order to end funding for National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Service - Editor and Publisher
Apr 2026
www.editorandpublisher.com
Judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS - WABE
Mar 2026
www.wabe.org
Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS - AP News
Mar 2026
apnews.com
Judge blocks Trump order to end National Public Radio, Public Broadcasting Service funding - Arizona Daily Star
Mar 2026
tucson.com
Judge blocks Trump order to end funding for National Public Radio, Public Broadcasting Service - Chicago Sun-Times
Mar 2026
chicago.suntimes.com
Considering History: Public Broadcasting’s Origins Remind Us of Its Vital Role Today - The Saturday Evening Post
Jan 2026
www.saturdayeveningpost.com
Form filed
$558.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$544.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$543.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$502.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$550.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Public Broadcasting Service This page 73 $502.1 million -
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

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 - 173 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Public Broadcasting Service

What is Public Broadcasting Service?
Public Broadcasting Service is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Arlington, United States. Public Broadcasting Service is a arts culture organization based in ARLINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $502.1 million. EIN: 520899215.
When was Public Broadcasting Service founded?
Public Broadcasting Service was founded in 1969.
Who leads Public Broadcasting Service?
Thomas E Tardivo serves as TREASURER, CFO.
Where is Public Broadcasting Service located?
Headquartered in Arlington, United States.
What is Public Broadcasting Service's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B.
Is Public Broadcasting Service trustworthy?
Public Broadcasting Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Public Broadcasting Service's registration number?
IRS EIN: 520899215.
What is Public Broadcasting Service's website?
https://www.pbs.org