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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Mission
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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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Wgbh Educational Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1951, it predates 92% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 77% 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
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· 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. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $221M in annual revenue. 148 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Wgbh Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042104397. 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.
Wgbh Educational Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% 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.
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 $221M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 77% 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 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 $221M 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Wgbh Educational 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.
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 an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1951.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $221M 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
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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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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6 articles found
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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
CEO Shoots Down Possibility Of A Merger Of Boston’s WBUR And WGBH. - Insideradio.com
Boston’s WGBH Receives Historic $6 Million Donation. - Insideradio.com
WGBH Launches $175-Million Capital Campaign - The NonProfit Times
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 148 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 148 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 · 1951
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, MA, United States.
- What is Wgbh Educational Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wgbh Educational Foundation trustworthy?
- Wgbh Educational Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Wgbh Educational Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042104397.
- What is Wgbh Educational Foundation's website?
- https://www.wgbh.org