2018-05-14T12:38:21-07:00 2017-06-30 990 2016-07-01 362246703 WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS INC WIND 7735835000 5400 N St Louis Avenue Chicago IL 60625 Reese Marcusson Executive Vice President & CFO 7735095408 2018-05-14 2016 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Daniel J Schmidt 5400 N St Louis Avenue Chicago IL 60625 49655356 0 X wttw.com X 1954 IL Window To The World Communications Inc is Chicago's premier public media organization committed to creating and presenting unique content for television, radio, and digital media. WE ARE: ...dedicated to bringing Chicago and the world together and invite our audiences to explore the knowledge and creative life of the arts, sciences, humanities, and public affairs. ...committed to diverse perspectives, accessibility, innovation, community engagement, and life-long learning - we embrace the power of public service to make lives richer and our region stronger. ...trusted by parents, grandparents, care-givers, and teachers and provide educational content that promotes the healthy development of our children. ...balanced in our objective, in-depth reporting and encourage our audiences to engage in dialogue and make informed decisions. 65 64 305 1100 2508866 -448815 35257188 30646415 12320924 11063325 2247356 2751734 68871 123181 49894339 44584655 0 0 0 0 20704032 20502536 506888 617187 8607417 27145758 23784056 48356678 44903779 1537661 -319124 68467256 72438305 27176192 27884273 41291064 44554032 Window To The World Communications Inc is Chicago's premier public media organization committed to creating and presenting unique content for television, radio, and digital media. WE ARE: ...dedicated to bringing Chicago and the world together and invite our audiences to explore the knowledge and creative life of the arts, sciences, humanities, and public affairs. ...committed to diverse perspectives, accessibility, innovation, community engagement, and life-long learning - we embrace the power of public service to make lives richer and our region stronger. ...trusted by parents, grandparents, care-givers, and teachers and provide educational content that promotes the healthy development of our children. ...balanced in our objective, in-depth reporting and encourage our audiences to engage in dialogue and make informed decisions. 0 0 12517160 0 5068795 WTTW produces both local and national programming content which is shown locally for the people living in and around Chicago to better connect with all that our great city has to offer. Our productions work in concert to allow connections to happen when, where and how you want. WTTW produces several original locally focused programs including Chicago Tonight. 9541991 0 1541285 WTTW Channel 11 is Chicago's premier public media organization committed to creating and presenting unique content for television, and digital media. WE ARE: ...dedicated to bringing Chicago and the world together and invite our audiences to explore the knowledge and creative life of the arts, sciences, humanities, and public affairs. ...committed to diverse perspectives, accessibility, innovation, community engagement, and life-long learning - we embrace the power of public service to make lives richer and our region stronger. ...trusted by parents, grandparents, care-givers, and teachers and provide educational content that promotes the healthy development of our children. ...balanced in our objective, in-depth reporting and encourage our audiences to engage in dialogue and make informed decisions. 3591313 0 2337479 WFMT 98.7 - Chicago's only classical radio station. It's mission is to help people living in and around Chicago to better connect with all that our great city has to offer. Radio works in concert to allow connections to happen when, where and how you want. Our content is driven by our commitment to three key things: 1) Helping you engage the rich cultural life of Chicago; 2) Helping you to discover and learn about Chicago's diverse community life; 3) Proving a safe haven for all of Chicago families for learning and fun. Our mission is shaped by our many audiences, people who helped us see how we can better serve our community and fulfill our role as of one Chicago's major cultural institutions. 2436142 0 279605 Adv/Under 1801942 0 1335164 WFMT 98.7 radio's classical networks provide classical programming (such as Beethoven and Jazz) to various non-profit institutions across the country. Institutions include, but are not limited to colleges, universities and public radio broadcast stations. 810436 0 108446 Websites 425305 0 392999 Various other program services such as: facilities rental,internet advertising and corporate communications are encompassed here. 5473825 0 2116214 31124289 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 327 0 1 305 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 X 65 64 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 IL IN MI WI X X Window To The World Communications Inc 7735835000 5400 N St Louis Avenue Chicago IL 60625 Daniel J Schmidt President 40 0 X X 408654 0 20337 James W Mabie Chairman 2.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Cary D McMillan Secretary/Treasurer 1.25 0 X X 0 0 0 John L Brennan Vice Chairman 1.25 0 X 0 0 0 Renee Crown Vice Chairperson 1.25 0 X 0 0 0 The Honorable Fay Hartog Levin Vice Chairman 1.25 0 X 0 0 0 Wendy Abrams Board Member 0.65 0 X 0 0 0 Valarie Alexander Board Member 0.65 0 X 0 0 0 John Ballantine Board 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Board Member 0.65 0 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Yntema Board Member 0.65 0 X 0 0 0 David Zyer Board Member 0.65 0 X 0 0 0 Reese Marcusson Chief Operating Officer & CFO 40 0 X 296782 0 55036 Steve Robinson Executive VP of Radio 40 0 X 333489 0 20075 Kathryn Thomas SR VP of National Sales and Sponsorship 40 0 X 270837 0 26114 Jill Britton Senior VP & Chief Development Officer 40 0 X 239319 0 30533 Phil Ponce Senior Correspondent 40 0 X 234294 0 25546 Anne Gleason Sr VP of Marketing & Interactive Media 40 0 X 185507 0 19264 Parke Richeson Former Sr VP of National Productions 0 0 X 249084 0 0 VJ McAleer Former VP Local Productions 0 0 X 237156 0 0 2455122 0 196905 34 1 1 0 Forest Incentives Ltd 230 Fairhill Street Willow Grove PA 19090 Premium Vendor 525918 Precision Dialogue Direct Inc 5501 West Grand Avenue Chicago IL 60639 Letter Shop/Postage 333371 Terry Spencer Hesser 2480 N Albany Unit 3 Chicago IL 60647 Television Producer 289500 Freedom Imaging Systems 780 McClure Road Aurora IL 60502 Letter 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RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16700 16700 0 Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 This comprises a payment to APT Action Inc which is an advocacy consultant to Public Broadcasting. 35508196 144316 6153072 0 1369294 370877 40065413 37198475 2017620 -1923605 0 1415350 368944 35508196 33448000 3056529 2283581 0 1222952 366683 37198475 29439809 8500 5557472 0 1218256 339525 33448000 27028869 17500 3833354 0 1141230 298684 29439809 0.8 0.06 0.14 1 0 0 0 0 22083783 0 11242876 10840907 1352079 0 999159 352920 37628853 0 32645162 4983691 4094074 0 3362826 731248 16908766 0 0 Alternative Investments 19920957 F 19920957 Long-term Vacation 867467 Long-term Severance 454866 Long-term Deferred rent 135442 Long-term Deferred Annuities 72846 Long-term Asbestos Removal 70450 1601071 X 48190229 3502720 0 0 79371 3582091 44608138 416480 -439963 -23483 44584655 44927261 0 0 0 439963 439963 44487298 416480 1 416481 44903779 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The funds are intended to support WWCI's mission of providing quality children's, public affairs and cultural programming to the Chicagoland area. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 WWCI's application of USAGAAP regarding uncertain tax positions had no effect on its financial position as management believes WWCI has no material unrecognized income tax benefits, including any potential risk of loss of its not-for-profit tax status. WWCI would account for any potential interest or penalties related to possible future liabilities for unrecognized income tax benefits as income tax expense. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d This comprises an unrealized gain in Beneficial Interest in Trust of $79,372, and miscellaneous rounding of $-1. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4b This comprises: Direct fundraising expenses from Form 990 Part VII, Line number 8b of $433,782 and Direct Cost of Goods Sold from Form 990, Line 10b of $6,181. Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d This comprises: Direct fundraising expenses from Form 990 Part VII, Line number 8b of $433,782 and Direct Cost of Goods Sold from Form 990, Line 10b of $6,181. Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b This comprises miscellaneous rounding of $1. 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X 349 249737 Subsequent cash sales X 49 1585283 Quoted Market Price X Catering 15 27693 Vendor cost 0 1 1 Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b For vehicle non-cash contributions, the organization uses Car Inc Trust to process the donation and subsequent sale of the charitable vehicles that are donated. For publicly traded stock(s), the organization uses William Blair and Company to receive and process the stock(s) and subsequent sale of said stock(s). Two trustees are partners at William Blair and the processing charges are nominal. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Two Trustees are married to each other. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The 990 is sent to trustee Robert Silver (CPA), chair of the Audit Committee who specifically reviews the return. The return is also placed on a secure Board of Trustees website for all Board members to review and comment. The return is also reviewed by an outside independent accounting firm. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Board of Trustees are required annually to sign a statement which consists of their broadcast ownership and any conflicts of interest that they might have with the organization. If during the year there is a change to their statement, a Board of Trustee member is required to inform the organization of such change. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Board of Trustees Executive Committee (independent) reviews the organization's President/CEO and all officers and key employees compensation annually. The committee takes into consideration comparability data from for profit, other media and non profit organizations as well as current economic conditions both within and without the organization. This process is documented in writing. The President/CEO and other officers of the organization are not present during these deliberations. The Executive Committee approves and recommends the President's/CEO's and all other officers and key employees compensation which is incorporated into the annual budget that is approved by the Board of Trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 These documents are kept within a "public file" that is made available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g This comprises the following expenses: Outside services ($3,416,270); Talent ($711,958); Print ($607,703); Research & Support ($455,072); Freelance ($403,885); Mailing House ($379,404); Satellite fees ($208,738); Mail list ($102,830); Dues ($89,125) and Miscellaneous ($38,632). Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 This comprises an unrealized gain on a Beneficial Interest in Trust of $79,372.