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Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council

As rochester's public television and public radio station, wxxi strives to be the essential, life-long educational media resource for the greater rochester area. Wxxi puts the community first …

Arts & Culture Rochester, NY EIN: 160838086 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council

Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council is a arts culture organization based in ROCHESTER, United States. Annual revenue: $14.7 million. EIN: 160838086.

Founded
Headquarters
Rochester, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A300
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1960

Mission

As rochester's public television and public radio station, wxxi strives to be the essential, life-long educational media resource for the greater rochester area. Wxxi puts the community first with programming that stimulates and expands thought, inspires the spirit, opens cultural horizons and promotes understanding of diverse community issues.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A300
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 68%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.25%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

$0.68
Program expenses$0.68 ($10.1 million)

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 133,055 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
  • Established in 1958, it predates 89% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. Compare with peers
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Rochester, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its EIN is 160838086. 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 $19M in annual revenue. 86 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council 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.

Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council is located in Rochester, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years.

Based on official tax filings, Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council has $19M in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.

Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council 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 large organization. It has $19M in annual revenue. The organization has 86 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council. 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, Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council 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 68% 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.

Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council is a arts culture organization based in ROCHESTER, United States. Annual revenue: $14.7 million. EIN: 160838086. Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1958.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $19M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 160838086, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
68% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
106

Leadership

CH
Chris H•••••••
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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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

Form filed
$19.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
How WXXI’s CEO sees its future - Rochester Beacon
Jul 2025
rochesterbeacon.com
Form filed
$13.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$13.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
WXXI Rochester Launches 105.9 WXXI-FM - RadioInsight
May 2023
radioinsight.com
Form filed
$14.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Driftwood’s Dan Forsyth steps out with debut solo album - WXXI News
Nov 2022
www.wxxinews.org
Ithaca’s Freight is set to release their debut album, ‘Hard Worker’ - WXXI News
Oct 2022
www.wxxinews.org
‘Rhythm Lab Radio’ Reaches Upstate NY - RAMP - Radio and Music Pros
Feb 2022
ramp247.com
Form filed
$14.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Elizabeth “Betty” Plumb Miller - Democrat and Chronicle
Nov 2021
www.democratandchronicle.com
Form filed
$14.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Bill Pearce's contributions to Rochester and public broadcasting set tone for rich era - Democrat and Chronicle
May 2020
www.democratandchronicle.com
Connections: Irish tenor and Paralympian Ronan Tynan - WXXI News
Feb 2020
www.wxxinews.org
WXXI Public Broadcasting Council and the Little Theatre - Rochester Business Journal
Dec 2017
rbj.net
'Downton Abbey' fans take note - Democrat and Chronicle
Nov 2013
www.democratandchronicle.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,441
Education 195,493
Arts & Culture this charity 133,055
Advocacy & Civil Rights 127,988
Religion 114,580
Health 98,829
Community Development 56,048
Youth Development 53,423
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 159,016
Social Services 140,118
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Community Development 95,028
Civil Rights 70,065
Health 64,848
Youth Development 47,775

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 86 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1958
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council

What is Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council?
Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rochester, United States. Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council is a arts culture organization based in ROCHESTER, United States. Annual revenue: $14.7 million. EIN: 160838086.
When was Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council founded?
Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council was founded in 1958.
Who leads Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council?
Chris Hastings serves as President & CEO.
Where is Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council located?
Headquartered in Rochester, NY, United States.
What is Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
Is Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council trustworthy?
Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council 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 Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council's registration number?
IRS EIN: 160838086.
What is Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council's website?
http://www.wxxi.org