Wgbh Educational Foundation
WGBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.
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GBH Boston is America's preeminent public broadcaster, producing such award-winning PBS series as Masterpiece, Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, Nova, American Experience, Arthur, Curious George, and more than a dozen other prime-time, lifestyle, and children's series. GBH productions focusing on the region's diverse community include Greater Boston, Basic Black and High School Quiz Show.
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WGBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWgbh Educational Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Brighton, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1951 and has been operating for 75 years. Its EIN is 042104397. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $214M in annual revenue. 148 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Wgbh Educational Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.
Wgbh Educational Foundation is located in Brighton, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1951 and has been active for 75 years. Its registered address is One Guest Street, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Wgbh Educational Foundation has $214M in annual revenue. It allocates 2% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% 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.
Wgbh Educational Foundation 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 $214M in annual revenue. The organization has 148 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wgbh Educational 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.
Wgbh Educational Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 2% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. 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.
GBH Boston is America's preeminent public broadcaster, producing such award-winning PBS series as Masterpiece, Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, Nova, American Experience, Arthur, Curious George, and more than a dozen other prime-time, lifestyle, and children's series. GBH productions focusing on the region's diverse community include Greater Boston, Basic Black and High School Quiz Show. Wgbh Educational Foundation is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1951.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Wgbh Educational Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 2% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $214M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Wgbh Educational Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wgbh Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042104397, 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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Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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WGBH EDUCATIONAL 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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NeutralJim Mustian | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site | Documentary Series - PBS
As CPB Shuts Down, Boston’s GBH Launches $225 Million Fundraiser Campaign. - Insideradio.com
Massachusetts Affiliate WGBH Produces Many Notable PBS Programs - 1420 WBSM
Ousted Employees Ask Why WGBH Boston Execs Didn’t Take Salary Cuts. - Insideradio.com
Public Media Radio Cuts Reach WGBH Boston. - Insideradio.com
Is your phone listening to you? - PBS
CEO Shoots Down Possibility Of A Merger Of Boston’s WBUR And WGBH. - Insideradio.com
A Kākāpō Love Story | RARE: Creatures of the Photo Ark - PBS
In Spring 2024 Documentary, FRONTLINE, Retro Report Investigate Historic Moment of Crisis on America’s College Campuses - PBS
Boston’s WGBH Receives Historic $6 Million Donation. - Insideradio.com
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Quick facts about Wgbh Educational Foundation
- What is Wgbh Educational Foundation?
- Wgbh Educational Foundation is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Brighton, United States. GBH Boston is America's preeminent public broadcaster, producing such award-winning PBS series as Masterpiece, Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, Nova, American Experience, Arthur, Curious George, and more than a dozen other prime-time, lifestyle, and children's series. GBH productions focusing on the region's diverse community include Greater Boston, Basic Black and High School Quiz Show.
- When was Wgbh Educational Foundation founded?
- Wgbh Educational Foundation was founded in 1951.
- Who leads Wgbh Educational Foundation?
- Susan Goldberg serves as President & CEO.
- Where is Wgbh Educational Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Brighton, United States.
- What is Wgbh Educational Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 2% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wgbh Educational Foundation trustworthy?
- Wgbh Educational Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 Wgbh Educational Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042104397.
- What is Wgbh Educational Foundation's website?
- https://www.wgbh.org