Twin Cities Public Television Inc
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Twin Cities Public Television Inc is a arts culture organization based in SAINT PAUL, United States. Annual revenue: $49.6 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 410769851.
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Mission
To enrich lives and strengthen our community through the power of media.
Focus areas & reach
· 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, Twin Cities Public Television Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it 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
- Established in 1955, it predates 90% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTwin Cities Public Television Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Saint Paul, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1955 and has been operating for 71 years. Its EIN is 410769851. 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 $51M in annual revenue. 133 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Twin Cities Public Television Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 410769851. 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.
Twin Cities Public Television Inc 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Twin Cities Public Television Inc is located in Saint Paul, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1955 and has been active for 71 years.
Based on official tax filings, Twin Cities Public Television Inc has $51M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Twin Cities Public Television Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $51M in annual revenue. The organization has 133 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Twin Cities Public Television Inc. 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, Twin Cities Public Television Inc 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 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
Twin Cities Public Television Inc is a arts culture organization based in SAINT PAUL, United States. Annual revenue: $49.6 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 410769851. Twin Cities Public Television Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1955.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $51M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Twin Cities Public Television Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 410769851, 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
6 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
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TWIN CITIES PUBLIC TELEVISION INC 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
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Twin Cities Public Television to run KSMQ TV in Austin, Minn. - Pioneer Press
Public Media Management Hires Christian Siebeneck as VP, Technology & Innovation - TVTechnology
Tune In: St. Thomas Christmas Concert Airs on Public Television - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas
Documentary series traces history of racial injustice, resistance in Twin Cities - MPR News
Apple Valley resident to be featured in Twin Cities Public Television documentary - hometownsource.com
'Minnesota Hardcore': A Q&A with producer who chronicles the Twin Cities' '70s-'80s punk scene - MinnPost
Twin Cities-produced cartoon series, 'Hero Elementary,' coming to PBS - Star Tribune
Twin Cities Public Television Deletes Embarrassing Walz Video About Race and Incarceration - Alpha News MN
Twin Cities public TV shares stories of Native Americans in Minnesota - Pioneer Press
Kids to get a 24/7 channel, internet stream, courtesy of Twin Cities Public TV - Pioneer Press
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 - 133 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 · 133 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 · 1955
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Twin Cities Public Television Inc
- What is Twin Cities Public Television Inc?
- Twin Cities Public Television Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Saint Paul, United States. Twin Cities Public Television Inc is a arts culture organization based in SAINT PAUL, United States. Annual revenue: $49.6 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 410769851.
- When was Twin Cities Public Television Inc founded?
- Twin Cities Public Television Inc was founded in 1955.
- Who leads Twin Cities Public Television Inc?
- Sylvia Strobel serves as CEO.
- Where is Twin Cities Public Television Inc located?
- Headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, United States.
- What is Twin Cities Public Television Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Twin Cities Public Television Inc trustworthy?
- Twin Cities Public Television Inc 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 Twin Cities Public Television Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 410769851.
- What is Twin Cities Public Television Inc's website?
- http://www.tpt.org