Public Media Group of Southern California
61% goes to programs $20 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Public Media Group of Southern California is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Burbank, California, registered in 1964, with $39,227,064 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 61% of spending to programs.
2900 West Alameda Ave, Burbank, CA, 91505 EIN 95-2211661 Since 1964
Revenue (FY2023)
$39.2M
▲ 5.8% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$50.2M
Net assets
$96.6M
Employees
253
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 →C+Program efficiency40% of the rating61% to programs · $20 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 Public Media Group of Southern California: 61% to programs · $20 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · -28% 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 Public Media Group of Southern California: 23 mo reserves · -28% margin earns a D 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 Public Media Group of Southern California: 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 Public Media Group of Southern California: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
We use the power of media for public good. we strengthen the civic fabric of southern california, share our distinctive perspective with the rest of the nation, and provide our community with an essential connection to a wider world. we are creating a new public media model that is multi-platform, diversified, modern and built around high-quality content with distinctive brands.
What they do
Distribution pbs socal is available to nearly 19 million people in southern california across 7 channels for free over-the-air. the library of pbs socal original programs are also available to stream anytime and anywehre at pbssocal.org and mobile and connected device platforms through the pbs and pbs kids apps that are available for download for free on ios and android devices, roko, samsung, apple tv, android tv, youtube tv, fire tv and chromecast.
Program guides for all pbs socal channels are published on our website that is available to the general public. additionally, in 2024 a quarterly publication was sent to all pbs socal members highlighting various upcoming programs, community events and initiatives as well as featuring editorial letters from various staff members and station talent. marketing materials are produced that highlight various educational pbs programs (both on-air and in person) which result in building awareness of the organization's commitment to keeping the community informed and engaged. viewers can also sign up to receive the weekly pbs socal membership email newsletter as well as weekly email blasts.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2900 West Alameda Ave, Burbank, CA, 91505
- City
- Burbank
- State
- California
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Media & Communications
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $26.3M (FY2013) to $39.2M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $39.4MNet assets $96.6M
Operating margin
-28.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$136.1M
Total liabilities
$39.4M
Net assets
$96.6M
Salaries & benefits
$18.6M
37% of expenses
Board members
32
32 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39,227,064▲5.8% | $50,228,436▲1.4% | $96,647,303▼4.8% | $136,062,980▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $37,064,836▼31.7% | $49,543,162▲14.1% | $101,486,105▼5.0% | $143,434,805▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $54,285,860▲22.4% | $43,430,544▲2.9% | $106,828,514▲1.1% | $120,043,055▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $44,366,663▲16.5% | $42,193,191▲3.7% | $105,711,603▲6.7% | $120,528,113▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $38,094,716▲73.8% | $40,670,846▲60.5% | $99,073,981▲72.1% | $117,796,717▲89.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $21,921,234▼73.6% | $25,342,810▼10.8% | $57,580,310▼5.9% | $62,175,249▼29.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $82,962,077▲328% | $28,403,983▲6.8% | $61,176,144▲828% | $87,928,856▲203% | 990 |
| 2015 | $19,384,403▼6.6% | $26,596,960▼9.1% | $6,589,689▼52.7% | $29,024,989▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $20,747,091▼21.1% | $29,265,504▼2.4% | $13,927,888▼38.1% | $26,945,762▼24.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $26,286,245 | $29,971,162▲1.3% | $22,494,317▼39.2% | $35,591,566▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $29,584,753▼23.1% | $37,005,911▼16.7% | $40,786,992▼14.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $38,453,883▼28.0% | $44,431,221▲55.2% | $47,837,976▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $53,404,404 | $28,619,241 | $40,225,205 | 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: Andrew Russell — $636,403 (1.27% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Russell | President & Ceo | 40 | $636,403 |
| Jamie Myers | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $420,519 |
| Paul Nelson | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $330,764 |
| June M Baldwin | Sr. Vp & General Counsel | 40 | $266,208 |
| Tamara Joanna Gould | Chief Content Officer | 40 | $257,654 |
| Daniel Ferguson | Sr. Vp, Marketing & Communications | 40 | $256,785 |
| Dawn Ariza | Sr. Vp, Finance & Admin | 40 | $242,079 |
| Cynthia Alexandra Galindo | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $226,923 |
| Maura Daly Phinney | Sr. Vp. Member Engagement | 40 | $206,332 |
| Ashley Nichole Vickers | Vp, Human Resources | 40 | $194,563 |
| Robert Dea | Vp, Corporate Sponsorship | 40 | $172,404 |
| Hiawatha Bradley | Sr. Dir. Brand & Creative | 40 | $157,070 |
| Bijan Seyedi-rezvani | Sr. Dir. Digital | 40 | $156,120 |
| Kara Suzanne Knutson Smith | Sr. Dir. Advancement Services | 40 | $143,241 |
| Patrick Yew | Sr. Dir. Post-production | 40 | $143,063 |
| Robin Angela Boisvert | Sr. Dir. Poduction | 40 | $141,725 |
| Anne Gates | Director/board Chair | 2 | — |
| Basit Sheikh | Director | 1 | — |
| Bill Imada | Director | 1 | — |
| Bridget Baker | Director (from 10/2023) | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2017)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Frances Films | Production Services | $158,914 |
| Sylvia Frances Films | Production Services | $158,914 |
Grants received · $27.4M total
122 grants to Public Media Group of Southern California totaling $27.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Ray Foundation | Support for modernizing technology and studio equipment | 2024 | $3,100,000 |
| Anne Ray Foundation | Support for programming in southern california | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2024 | $105,050 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $92,244 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Arts and culture | 2024 | $56,350 |
| Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc | Station grants | 2024 | $20,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $16,450 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $9,809 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $7,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2024 | $6,750 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,350 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $5,500 |
| Anne Ray Foundation | Support for programming focused on southern california | 2023 | $2,750,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Arts and culture | 2023 | $1,003,000 |
Grants made · $18K in FY2023
1 grant totaling $18K in FY2023. All grants made by Public Media Group of Southern California →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Educational Television Foundation Authority | Family math station engagement initiative | $18,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Public Media Group of Southern California a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Public Media Group of Southern California is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-2211661, based in Burbank, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Public Media Group of Southern California's EIN?
- Public Media Group of Southern California's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-2211661.
- How much revenue does Public Media Group of Southern California report?
- Public Media Group of Southern California reported $39,227,064 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Public Media Group of Southern California's spending goes to programs?
- Public Media Group of Southern California spends about 61% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Public Media Group of Southern California have?
- CharityIndex grades Public Media Group of Southern California C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Public Media Group of Southern California's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Public Media Group of Southern California's latest Form 990 is $636,403, paid to Andrew Russell (President & Ceo).
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Data for Public Media Group of Southern California (EIN 95-2211661) 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.