Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp
60% goes to programs $58 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, registered in 1965, with $6,337,439 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 60% of spending to programs.
839 Sesame St, Bethlehem, PA, 18015 EIN 23-1642883 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2023)
$6.3M
▼ 2.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$13.5M
Net assets
$116.6M
Employees
102
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →BProgram efficiency40% of the rating60% to programs · $58 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp: 60% to programs · $58 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating103 mo reserves · -114% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp: 103 mo reserves · -114% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
We educate, inspire, and entertain, while stimulating and disseminating the exchange of ideas.
What they do
All day npr style radio news serving the lehigh valley, pennsylvania and western new jersey
Contact & location
- Address
- 839 Sesame St, Bethlehem, PA, 18015
- City
- Bethlehem
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Media & Communications
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.7M (FY2013) to $6.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $6.3MNet assets $116.6M
Operating margin
-113.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$122.9M
Total liabilities
$6.3M
Net assets
$116.6M
Salaries & benefits
$6.9M
51% of expenses
Board members
12
12 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,337,439▼2.3% | $13,531,941▼10.7% | $116,606,178▲0.7% | $122,920,140▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,489,379▼46.4% | $15,145,327▲22.9% | $115,843,154▼1.6% | $125,109,025▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $12,103,626▲6.3% | $12,326,133▲6.4% | $117,740,058▲192% | $129,314,722▲162% | 990 |
| 2020 | $11,383,607▲22.1% | $11,587,217▲21.9% | $40,374,222▼0.5% | $49,325,493▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $9,323,671▲12.8% | $9,505,260▲19.9% | $40,563,351▼0.4% | $43,912,817▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $8,264,262▲39.0% | $7,930,737▲29.6% | $40,744,940▲0.8% | $43,501,991▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,943,522▼95.3% | $6,119,864▼0.6% | $40,411,415▼66.5% | $42,542,060▼74.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $126,663,587▲2514% | $6,156,559▲2.0% | $120,584,437▲107118% | $163,352,530▲9866% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,845,788▼3.8% | $6,035,472▲2.8% | $112,467▼91.4% | $1,639,177▼41.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $5,037,871▲8.0% | $5,873,454▲1.6% | $1,302,151▼39.1% | $2,792,499▼30.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,665,449 | $5,779,666▲9.8% | $2,137,734▼34.2% | $3,998,228▼16.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $5,262,724▼11.2% | $3,247,455▼19.3% | $4,811,544▼18.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $5,926,434▲18.9% | $4,021,917▼40.7% | $5,921,558▼34.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $4,983,163 | $6,780,097 | $9,091,918 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Timothy S Fallon — $270,570 (2.00% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy S Fallon | President/ceo | 38 | $270,570 |
| Yonathan Greenbaum | Chief Content Officer | 40 | $232,621 |
| Arthur Troccoli | Chief Financial Officer | 38 | $203,249 |
| Andrea Cummis | Chief Technology Officer | 40 | $192,755 |
| Arundhati Khanwalkar | Secretary (as of 1/24) | 1 | — |
| Carol Young | Director (to 1/24) | 1 | — |
| Christopher S Wolfel Edd | Director | 1 | — |
| David W Willard | Director | 2 | — |
| Debra Fraser-howze | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Philip J Fromuth | Director (to 1/24) | 1 | — |
| Dr William Gaudelli | Secretary (to 1/24) | 2 | — |
| Elizabeth Duane | Director (to 1/24) | 1 | — |
| Gregory Paul | Treasurer (to 1/24) | 1 | — |
| Imtiaz Patel | Director | 1 | — |
| Jamie Musselman | Director (to 1/24) | 1 | — |
| John Eureyecko | Vice Chair (to 1/24) | 2 | — |
| John Huemmrich | Director | 1 | — |
| Joseph Topper | Director | 1 | — |
| Judge Joseph F Leeson Jr | Director | 1 | — |
| Laks Srinivasan | Vice Chair (as of 1/24) | 2 | — |
Grants received · $1.4M total
24 grants to Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-salem Foundation | 1 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2024 | $55,000 |
| Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc | Station grants | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Neubauer Family Charitable Trust | Arts & culture | 2023 | $287,500 |
| Sonshine Media Group | — | 2023 | $30,000 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | Program support | 2023 | $26,200 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $16,420 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $8,615 |
| Neubauer Family Charitable Trust | Arts & culture | 2022 | $350,000 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | Program support | 2022 | $28,215 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Neubauer Family Charitable Trust | Arts & culture | 2021 | $387,500 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | Program support | 2021 | $23,419 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $8,130 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $8,130 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1642883, based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp's EIN?
- Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1642883.
- How much revenue does Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp report?
- Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp reported $6,337,439 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp's spending goes to programs?
- Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp spends about 60% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp have?
- CharityIndex grades Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp's latest Form 990 is $270,570, paid to Timothy S Fallon (President/ceo).
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Data for Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corp (EIN 23-1642883) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.