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From its roots as a local public TV and radio station, WGBH grew to become PBS's single largest producer of content for television (prime-time and children's series) and the Web, as well as a major supplier of programs heard nationally on public radio and a pioneer in educational multimedia and in media access services for audiences with hearing or vision loss.In complex, uncertain times like these, the role WGBH and public media play is more important than ever: providing trusted, in-depth information and thoughtful perspective that empower citizens and families. WGBH is embracing these challenges--with significantly expanded independent news and analysis, both locally and nationally, that tackle the big questions. With children's content that builds literacy, science, engineering, and math skills from pre-kindergarten through high school. 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Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees See explanation for Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a above. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The organization maintains a written conflict of interest policy which is updated and disseminated to all employees and trustees annually. The Chief Financial Officer of the organization requires that each key employee, officer and trustee complete a conflict of interest disclosure form annually. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all materal facts describing the nature of the affiliation, and indicating whether he or she has or may have a conflict of interest involving any financial transaction of WGBH. In the event there is a change in the information submitted in the disclosure statement, the person submitting it is to promptly submit written notification of the change. At the conclusion of the fiscal year, prior to the submission of the Form 990, a governing body member is required to disclose any conflicts of interest that may have existed during the prior fiscal year using the provided questionnaire. The governing board or a designated committee conducts periodic reviews to ensure the organization does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process The Form 990 was prepared by the organization's management and reviewed in detail by tax advisors from a national accounting firm. The chief financial officer reviewed Form 990 prior to it being presented to the audit committee. The audit committee reviewed the form 990 and approved for submission to the Internal Revenue Service. Prior to the final form being electronically submitted to the Internal Revenue Service, a copy was provided to all members of the board of trustees. Form 990, Part III, Line 2 Form 990, Part III, Line 2: New Services Our acquisition of commercial station WCRB in the fall of 2009 paved the way for the single largest expansion of our radio services since our 1951 broadcast debut, live from Symphony Hall. It allowed us to create 99.5 All Classical, on radio and online, and to reformat 89.7 WGBH Radio as Boston's NPR station for news and culture--with new local programming and investigative reports that regularly examine the crucial stories and issues of our region. Taken together, the two stations now have the largest public radio audience in New England. Client Note5 Form 990, Schedule K, Part II Line 5 Issuance costs from proceedsInfo on Tax Exempt Bonds (Sch K)Issuance Costs from proceedsMassachusetts Development Finance AgencyCost of Issuance...............................................$ 1,359,014.Underwriter Discount........................................... 650,308.Credit enhancement............................................. 4,540,215.Swap termination fee........................................... 6,187,400. ______________ $ 12,736,937. ============== Client Note4 Form 990, Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1(f)WGBH Educational Foundation paid $205,199 to the Association of America's Public Television Stations(APTS) on behalf of America's Public Television Stations, Inc, a 501(c)(4) organization. The above fee was entrusted to APTS for their work in research, planning, publications, media relations, FCC regulatory filings and advocacy for federal support of public broadcasting activities. Client Note3 Form 990, Part IV, Line 12 Question: Audited Financial Statements As the organization and its subsidiaries meet the GAAP requirements for consolidation, the organization received consolidated audited financial statements for the year for which it is completing the return. An independent auditing firm conducted the audit of the financial statements. The audited financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP. Client Note2 Form 990, Part V Line 4(b) Name of the Foreign CountriesFoundation had an interest in securities accounts in following foreign countries.Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Ireland Client Note1 Form 990, Part I Line 19 Revenue Less ExpensesThe Foundation adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 116 in 1996. Revenue received pertaining to multi-year grants is recognized as temporarily restricted revenue in the year the grant is received and is included in the total revenue of the Foundation for that year. However, expenses on grants, including multi-year grants are recognized in the year the funds are actually spent and are included in the total expenses of the Foundation for that year. As a result, the difference in timing between the receipt of grant revenues and the expenditure of grant funds causes significant year-to-year fluctuations in the Revenue less expenses amount on Form 990, Part I, Line 19, as evidenced by the schedule below:Year Revenue less expenses2009 (45,877,702)2008 (18,293,464)2007 54,737,0242006 1,478,8772005 18,653,5012004 (17,615,586) NOVACOM Inc 1 Guest Street Boston MA 02135 042713135 Motion Pictures MA WGBH WGBH Music Inc 1 Guest Street Boston MA 02135 043312069 Music rights MA 501(c)(3) 11b WGBH Public Television Playhouse Inc 1 Guest Street Boston MA 02135 521224699 Program Distribution MA 501(c)(3) 11b GBHKCETWNET Great Blue Hills Music Inc 1 Guest Street Boston MA 02135 043312068 Music rights MA 501(c)(3) 11b WGBH Listen to the Lion Music Inc 1 Guest Street Boston MA 02135 043538632 Music rights MA 501(c)(3) 11b WGBH BTL Music Inc 1 Guest Street Boston MA 02135 043538634 Music rights MA 501(c)(3) 11b WGBH National Public Media Inc 156 W 56th Street Ste 903 New York NY 10019 261156765 PBS Underwr NY NPR Investment -7776 802029 false false Public Media Distribution LLC 10 Guest Street Boston MA 02135 263659281 PBS DVD MA PBS Investment 4094879 1858939 false false true false false false false false false false true false true true true true false true false false National Public Media Inc l 8050 National Public Media Inc k 289985 Public Media Distribution LLC p 189053 Public Media Distribution LLC i 242720 Public Television Playhouse Inc a 158503