NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $2.5M · expenses $2.3M · assets $5.8M
- EIN
- 31-0960136
- Address
- 8625 INDIANA PL, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-6369
- Website
- www.lakeshoreptv.com
- NTEE code
- A32 Television (Arts, Culture and Humanities) published (IRS Business Master File, as A32Z)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- June 1979 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
To build a strong sense of community for the residents of Northwest Indiana by being the leading force in connecting people, ideas and information through multiple, ongoing media and outreach activities.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
3 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Roberts | PRESIDENT/CEO | 2022-2024 | $118,728 | $224,380 | 4 |
| Nancy Clifford | INTERIM CEO/EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2024 | $0 | $22,500 | 2 |
| James Muhammad (former) | PRESIDENT/CEO | 2018-2022 | $78,611 | $514,530 | 5 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
22 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Ryba | TREASURER/FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2018-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dr Larry A Brechner | BOARD CHAIR | 2018-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Calvin Bellamy | MEMBER | 2018-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kenneth Wilk | SECRETARY | 2018-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Eric Evans | MEMBER | 2020-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bonita Neff | MEMBER | 2018-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Elizabeth Reiner Gingerich | MEMBER | 2021-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michele Hassinger | MEMBER | 2020-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Larry Evans (former) | EMERITUS | 2018-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ana Grandfield (former) | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTE/GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE | 2018-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dan Gibson (former) | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE | 2020-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michelle Hassinger (former) | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE | 2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Susan Eleuterio (former) | MEMBER | 2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Steven Handel (former) | MEMBER | 2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Steve Handel (former) | MEMBER | 2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gina Vanbaren (former) | MEMBER | 2019-2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dorothy I Campbell (former) | MEMBER | 2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dewey Pearman (former) | MEMBER | 2018-2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sen Karen Tallian (former) | MEMBER | 2018-2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Danita A Johnson Hughes Phd (former) | MEMBER | 2018-2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| DANITA A JOHNSON HUGHESPhD (former) | MEMBER | 2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Charles Blum (former) | Development Committee | 2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $119K · 28 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHUCK ROBERTS | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $118,728 | $0 | $0 | $118,728 | 4 |
| NANCY CLIFFORD | INTERIM CEO/EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JANICE RYBA | TREASURER/FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR LARRY A BRECHNER | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CALVIN BELLAMY | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH REINER GINGERICH | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KENNETH WILK | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC EVANS | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BONITA NEFF | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MICHELE HASSINGER | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $106K · 30 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHUCK ROBERTS | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $105,652 | $0 | $0 | $105,652 | 4 |
| JANICE RYBA | TREASURER/FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR LARRY A BRECHNER | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LARRY EVANS | EMERITUS | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANA GRANDFIELD | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTE/GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CALVIN BELLAMY | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KENNETH WILK | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC EVANS | GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAN GIBSON | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELLE HASSINGER | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN ELEUTERIO | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR BONITA NEFF | GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ELIZABETH GINGERICH JD | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 14 people listed · 1 paid, $79K · 32 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MUHAMMAD | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $78,611 | $0 | $0 | $78,611 | 5 |
| CHUCK ROBERTS | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 4 |
| CALVIN BELLAMY | VICE CHAIR FINANCE COMMITTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR LARRY A BRECHNER | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LARRY EVANS | EMERITUS | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANA GRANDFIELD | DEVELOPMENT/GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR BONITA NEFF | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JANICE RYBA | TREASURER/FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH GINGERICH JD | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEVEN HANDEL | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KENNETH WILK | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC EVANS | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAN GIBSON | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELE HASSINGER | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 15 people listed · 2 paid, $134K · 33 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES A MUHAMMAD | FORMER PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $111,919 | $0 | $0 | $111,919 | 5 |
| NANCY CLIFFORD | INTERIM PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $22,500 | 2 |
| CALVIN BELLAMY | VICE CHAIR/FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR LARRY A BRECHNER | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LARRY EVANS | EMERITUS | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANA GRANDFIELD | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE/GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR BONITA NEFF | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JANICE RYBA | TREASURER/AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH GINGERICH JD | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEVE HANDEL | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GINA VANBAREN | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KENNETH WILK | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC EVANS | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAN GIBSON | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELE HASSINGER | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 16 people listed · 1 paid, $108K · 34 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES A MUHAMMAD | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $108,000 | $0 | $0 | $108,000 | 5 |
| CALVIN BELLAMY | TREASURER/FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR LARRY A BRECHNER | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LARRY EVANS | EMERITUS | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANA GRANDFIELD | VICE CHAIR/GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOROTHY I CAMPBELL | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR BONITA NEFF | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JANICE RYBA | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEWEY PEARMAN | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SEN KAREN TALLIAN | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GINA VANBAREN | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KENNETH WILK | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC EVANS | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAN GIBSON | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELE HASSINGER | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DANITA A JOHNSON HUGHES PHD | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $108K · 33 employees · 17 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES A MUHAMMAD | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $108,000 | $0 | $0 | $108,000 | 5 |
| CALVIN BELLAMY | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR LARRY A BRECHNER | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LARRY EVANS | GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANA GRANDFIELD | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DANITA A JOHNSON HUGHESPhD | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR BONITA NEFF | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JANICE RYBA | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEWEY PEARMAN | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SEN KAREN TALLIAN | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GINA VANBAREN | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KENNETH WILK | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $108K · 37 employees · 17 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James A Muhammad | President/CEO | 40 | $108,000 | $0 | $0 | $108,000 | 5 |
| Calvin Bellamy | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Charles Blum | Development Committee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dr Larry Brechner | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Larry Evans | Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ana Grandfield | Board Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Danita A Johnson Hughes PhD | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dr Bonita Neff | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Janice Ryba | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dewey Pearman | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sen Karen Tallian | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Wilk | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,490,997 | $2,338,048 | $5,787,037 | $2,356,138 | $2,323,152 | $158,489 | $118,728 | 28 | 0 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,647,741 | $2,797,062 | $6,032,589 | $2,197,010 | $2,372,756 | $242,074 | $105,652 | 30 | 0 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,686,127 | $2,955,614 | $6,655,497 | $2,335,803 | $2,460,340 | $208,306 | $78,611 | 32 | 0 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,469,139 | $2,854,218 | $3,583,676 | $2,593,645 | $2,259,280 | $173,065 | $105,462 | 33 | 0 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,959,715 | $2,832,199 | $3,607,612 | $2,907,359 | $2,643,487 | $166,763 | $108,000 | 34 | 0 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,050,339 | $2,849,181 | $3,483,574 | $2,672,239 | $2,685,391 | $150,503 | $108,000 | 33 | 17 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,708,444 | $2,797,630 | $3,523,738 | $2,413,668 | $1,868,567 | $525,405 | $108,000 | 37 | 17 |
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Funders of this organization
13 grantors reported grants to this organization, $11,906,244 in all, tax years 2009 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING | Public charity | Exact | 2009-2025 | 53 | $11,291,501 | 2025 | $44,600 | show |
| PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE | Public charity | Exact | 2011-2012, 2014, 2019-2020, 2022 | 6 | $259,311 | 2022 | $10,000 | show |
| LEGACY FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2011-2012, 2017-2018, 2020, 2022-2024 | 8 | $229,016 | 2024 | $112,179 | show |
| PORTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024-2025 | 2 | $39,998 | 2025 | $13,998 | show |
| NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC | Public charity | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $28,355 | 2024 | $28,355 | show |
| INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2025 | 1 | $15,000 | 2025 | $15,000 | show |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF PULASKI INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023-2024 | 2 | $13,220 | 2024 | $7,845 | show |
| THE METHODIST HOSPITALS INC | Public charity | Exact | 2010, 2015 | 2 | $10,150 | 2015 | $5,150 | show |
| CROWN POINT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023 | 1 | $7,000 | 2023 | $7,000 | show |
| CARS FOR CHARITY INC | Public charity | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $6,673 | 2024 | $6,673 | show |
| NISOURCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC” | 2022 | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 | $5,000 | show |
| PFIZER FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC” | 2021, 2023 | 2 | $720 | 2023 | $600 | show |
| NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016-2018 | 3 | $300 | 2018 | $100 | show |
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| FRIENDS OF WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC | WV | A32 | $2,134,453 | $2,162,316 | CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| FLORIDA PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE INC | FL | A32 | $4,453,474 | $4,586,249 | EXECUTIVE DI | $254,733 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| VALLEY PUBLIC TELEVISION INC | CA | A32 | $4,702,139 | $3,380,530 | Dir of Development | $151,930 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION | MN | A32 | $3,521,148 | $2,837,113 | CEO | $110,686 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| WORLD CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION | TN | A32 | $3,358,740 | $3,611,576 | PRESIDENT | $126,260 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| CONNECTICUT PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK INC | CT | A32 | $3,532,000 | $3,403,891 | PRESIDENT/CEO THRU 12/31/24 | $152,933 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC | LA | A32 | $1,445,293 | $1,803,406 | Vice President | $177,271 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| ATLANTA INTERFAITH BROADCASTERS INC | GA | A32 | $1,856,625 | $1,791,007 | PRESIDENT/CE | $181,132 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| KANSAS PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE INC | KS | A32 | $4,473,535 | $4,117,990 | PRESIDENT & CEO | $324,799 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| PERMIAN BASIN PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC | TX | A32 | $1,900,131 | $2,269,599 | GENERAL MGR | $140,065 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| JACKSONVILLE EDUCATORS BROADCASTING INC | TX | A32 | $1,434,252 | $1,664,655 | PRESIDENT/CH | $907,645 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| SOUTHERN OREGON PUBLIC TELEVISION INC | OR | A32 | $2,724,518 | $2,643,367 | CEO | $129,705 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| WEST TENNESSEE PUBLIC TV COUNCIL INC | TN | A32 | $3,100,237 | $3,336,757 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| SOUTHERN NEVADA PUBLIC TELEVISION | NV | A32 | $1,558,670 | $1,131,765 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $32,185 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| COMMUNITY MEDIA CENTER OF CARROLL COUNTY INC | MD | A32 | $1,370,121 | $1,513,137 | EXECUTIVE DI | $155,504 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| AMERICAN CHRISTIAN TELEVISION SERVICES INC WTLW-TV | OH | A32 | $2,670,021 | $1,358,430 | BOARD MEMBER | $7,261 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| PLYMOUTH AREA COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION INC | MA | A32 | $1,871,700 | $1,948,823 | CREATIVE & EXECUTIVE DIREC | $174,680 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| UPPER CUMBERLAND BROADCAST COUNCIL | TN | A32 | $2,567,775 | $2,370,518 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| ST PAUL NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK | MN | A32 | $1,712,967 | $1,621,584 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $86,700 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| NORTHERN CALIFORNIA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION ASSN INC | CA | A32 | $1,989,016 | $1,758,335 | GENERAL MANAGER | $105,199 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORP | CA | A32 | $1,377,057 | $1,494,584 | EXEC DIRECTO | $108,155 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS INC | SC | A32 | $2,513,429 | $2,475,039 | Executive Director | $308,701 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
| SMOKY HILL PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP | KS | A32 | $2,030,129 | $2,155,824 | GENERAL MANAGER | $97,423 | Same NTEE code A32, revenue within 2x |
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Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $2,338,048 spent · pay $643,573 · grants $0 · events $103
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $502,205 | $234,590 | $185,660 | $81,955 | 21.5% | |
| All other expenses | $500,688 | $448,402 | $32,520 | $19,766 | 21.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $472,691 | $226,716 | $65,255 | $180,720 | 20.2% | |
| Other (as described) | BUILDING, DISTRIBUTION, & SOFTWARE | $440,116 | $296,875 | $143,241 | $0 | 18.8% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $118,728 | $0 | $118,728 | $0 | 5.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $85,085 | $0 | $653 | $84,432 | 3.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $72,269 | $72,269 | $0 | $0 | 3.1% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $34,050 | $4,895 | $26,871 | $2,284 | 1.5% |
| Payroll taxes | $27,236 | $10,440 | $8,474 | $8,322 | 1.2% | |
| Other employee benefits | $24,918 | $9,552 | $7,752 | $7,614 | 1.1% | |
| Insurance | $22,737 | $0 | $22,737 | $0 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | PRINTING | $20,811 | $0 | $5,731 | $15,080 | 0.9% |
| Other (as described) | MAILING AND SHIPPING | $12,406 | $0 | $0 | $12,406 | 0.5% |
| Travel | $2,884 | $32 | $2,194 | $658 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: investment management | $1,224 | $0 | $1,224 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $1,000 | $103 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $2,338,048 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $2,797,062 spent · pay $909,810 · grants $0 · events $7,959
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $730,430 | $359,677 | $161,789 | $208,964 | 26.1% | |
| All other expenses | $574,082 | $501,785 | $28,412 | $43,885 | 20.5% | |
| Other (as described) | BUILDING, DISTRIBUTION, & SOFTWARE | $535,253 | $422,985 | $100,343 | $11,925 | 19.1% |
| Fees: other services | $305,188 | $147,723 | $108,256 | $49,209 | 10.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $152,112 | $103,406 | $31,005 | $17,701 | 5.4% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $128,850 | $9,774 | $107,731 | $11,345 | 4.6% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $105,652 | $0 | $105,652 | $0 | 3.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $97,180 | $0 | $4,648 | $92,532 | 3.5% | |
| Other (as described) | PRINTING | $43,760 | $0 | $7,006 | $36,754 | 1.6% |
| Payroll taxes | $38,502 | $16,563 | $12,316 | $9,623 | 1.4% | |
| Other employee benefits | $35,226 | $15,154 | $11,268 | $8,804 | 1.3% | |
| Insurance | $34,034 | $23,083 | $7,943 | $3,008 | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | MAILING AND SHIPPING | $11,001 | $0 | $9,086 | $1,915 | 0.4% |
| Travel | $4,461 | $1,233 | $2,528 | $700 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: investment management | $1,331 | $0 | $1,331 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $22,500 | $7,959 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $2,797,062 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $2,955,614 spent · pay $914,263 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $732,100 | $410,540 | $89,087 | $232,473 | 24.8% | |
| Occupancy | $481,200 | $62,353 | $418,847 | $0 | 16.3% | |
| Other (as described) | PUBLIC BROADCASTING SYSTEM | $471,558 | $471,558 | $0 | $0 | 16.0% |
| Fees: other services | $464,136 | $298,553 | $125,285 | $40,298 | 15.7% | |
| All other expenses | $218,369 | $14,316 | $44,489 | $159,564 | 7.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $152,129 | $143,819 | $8,310 | $0 | 5.1% | |
| Office expenses | $89,153 | $0 | $24,506 | $64,647 | 3.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $78,611 | $0 | $78,611 | $0 | 2.7% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $75,561 | $11,390 | $63,921 | $250 | 2.6% |
| Payroll taxes | $64,071 | $32,120 | $14,013 | $17,938 | 2.2% | |
| Insurance | $47,805 | $0 | $47,805 | $0 | 1.6% | |
| Other employee benefits | $39,481 | $22,801 | $7,500 | $9,180 | 1.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,958 | $0 | $4,674 | $17,284 | 0.7% | |
| Interest | $9,135 | $9,135 | $0 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Travel | $3,976 | $3,612 | $250 | $114 | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $3,806 | $949 | $2,857 | $0 | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | PROPERTY TAX | $1,465 | $0 | $1,465 | $0 | 0.0% |
| Fees: investment management | $1,100 | $0 | $1,100 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,955,614 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $2,854,218 spent · pay $954,348 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $729,552 | $412,965 | $138,769 | $177,818 | 25.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $481,432 | $335,783 | $90,146 | $55,503 | 16.9% | |
| Occupancy | $402,980 | $65,433 | $337,547 | $0 | 14.1% | |
| Other (as described) | PUBLIC BROADCASTING SYSTEM | $389,898 | $389,898 | $0 | $0 | 13.7% |
| All other expenses | $250,116 | $49,237 | $42,086 | $158,793 | 8.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $157,097 | $143,670 | $13,427 | $0 | 5.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $105,462 | $0 | $105,462 | $0 | 3.7% | |
| Office expenses | $89,758 | $0 | $22,680 | $67,078 | 3.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $66,468 | $33,093 | $20,034 | $13,341 | 2.3% | |
| Other employee benefits | $52,866 | $25,184 | $18,787 | $8,895 | 1.9% | |
| Insurance | $46,813 | $0 | $46,813 | $0 | 1.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $33,130 | $0 | $14,936 | $18,194 | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $25,523 | $2,107 | $23,416 | $0 | 0.9% |
| Interest | $12,592 | $12,592 | $0 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Travel | $4,770 | $4,053 | $566 | $151 | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $3,427 | $984 | $2,123 | $320 | 0.1% |
| Fees: investment management | $1,350 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Other (as described) | PROPERTY TAX | $984 | $0 | $984 | $0 | 0.0% |
| Total | $2,854,218 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $2,832,199 spent · pay $1,032,495 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $811,234 | $385,083 | $260,482 | $165,669 | 28.6% | |
| Other (as described) | PUBLIC BROADCASTING SYSTEM | $435,063 | $435,063 | $0 | $0 | 15.4% |
| Occupancy | $351,912 | $52,161 | $299,751 | $0 | 12.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $329,666 | $250,779 | $34,944 | $43,943 | 11.6% | |
| All other expenses | $218,857 | $22,411 | $33,327 | $163,119 | 7.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $182,409 | $164,792 | $17,617 | $0 | 6.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $108,000 | $0 | $108,000 | $0 | 3.8% | |
| Office expenses | $93,228 | $0 | $25,607 | $67,621 | 3.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $70,685 | $28,384 | $30,579 | $11,722 | 2.5% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $50,680 | $9,457 | $41,183 | $40 | 1.8% |
| Insurance | $45,156 | $0 | $45,156 | $0 | 1.6% | |
| Other employee benefits | $42,576 | $24,926 | $11,638 | $6,012 | 1.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $25,017 | $0 | $25,017 | $0 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $22,560 | $0 | $22,560 | $0 | 0.8% | |
| Interest | $20,166 | $20,101 | $65 | $0 | 0.7% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,307 | $880 | $9,427 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Travel | $6,749 | $2,826 | $3,904 | $19 | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $4,720 | $885 | $3,391 | $444 | 0.2% |
| Other (as described) | PROPERTY TAX | $1,892 | $0 | $1,892 | $0 | 0.1% |
| Fees: investment management | $1,322 | $0 | $1,322 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,832,199 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $2,849,181 spent · pay $976,741 · grants $0 · events $6,258
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $766,656 | $413,403 | $216,588 | $136,665 | 26.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Public broadcasting system | $408,216 | $408,216 | $0 | $0 | 14.3% |
| Occupancy | $345,784 | $225,033 | $120,751 | $0 | 12.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $343,599 | $252,407 | $45,624 | $45,568 | 12.1% | |
| All other expenses | $236,709 | $48,610 | $28,609 | $159,490 | 8.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $223,811 | $207,191 | $16,620 | $0 | 7.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $108,000 | $0 | $108,000 | $0 | 3.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Dues, subscriptions and licenses | $103,758 | $61,903 | $41,855 | $0 | 3.6% |
| Office expenses | $87,376 | $0 | $48,315 | $39,061 | 3.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $64,986 | $31,802 | $23,785 | $9,399 | 2.3% | |
| Insurance | $43,520 | $0 | $43,520 | $0 | 1.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $37,099 | $18,972 | $7,072 | $11,055 | 1.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $28,510 | $0 | $28,510 | $0 | 1.0% | |
| Interest | $19,315 | $17,787 | $1,528 | $0 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $14,166 | $0 | $14,166 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Travel | $5,939 | $3,043 | $1,912 | $984 | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous | $5,779 | $2,608 | $2,586 | $585 | 0.2% |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,766 | $258 | $5,203 | $305 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: investment management | $192 | $0 | $192 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $800 | $6,258 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $2,849,181 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $2,797,630 spent · pay $984,862 · grants $0 · events $45,525
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $880,244 | $395,492 | $317,032 | $167,720 | 31.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Public broadcasting system | $378,776 | $378,776 | $0 | $0 | 13.5% |
| All other expenses | $318,574 | $162,700 | $18,821 | $137,053 | 11.4% | |
| Occupancy | $317,874 | $37,984 | $279,890 | $0 | 11.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $279,618 | $258,514 | $21,104 | $0 | 10.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $230,781 | $150,694 | $44,824 | $35,263 | 8.2% | |
| Office expenses | $91,670 | $0 | $39,378 | $52,292 | 3.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Dues, subscriptions and licenses | $89,863 | $59,856 | $30,007 | $0 | 3.2% |
| Payroll taxes | $65,787 | $28,309 | $24,742 | $12,736 | 2.4% | |
| Other employee benefits | $38,831 | $19,496 | $7,230 | $12,105 | 1.4% | |
| Interest | $26,961 | $25,652 | $1,309 | $0 | 1.0% | |
| Insurance | $26,003 | $0 | $26,003 | $0 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $25,725 | $0 | $25,725 | $0 | 0.9% | |
| Travel | $8,321 | $3,791 | $2,138 | $2,392 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $8,193 | $0 | $8,193 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,061 | $151 | $3,309 | $2,601 | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous | $4,348 | $87 | $1,543 | $2,718 | 0.2% |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $72,263 | $45,525 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $2,797,630 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| 2017 | $0 | -$6,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | $0 | $6,000 | 1 |
| 2007 | $316,215 | $0 | 1 |
Largest awards · 3 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Contract | MOTION PICTURE AND VIDEO PRODUCTION 512110 | IGF::OT::IGF SHOOTING, EDITING AND CORRESPONDENCE AND SETUP | -$6,000 |
| 2013 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Contract | MOTION PICTURE AND VIDEO PRODUCTION 512110 | IGF::OT::IGF SHOOTING, EDITING AND CORRESPONDENCE AND SETUP | $6,000 |
| 2007 | National Telecommunications and Information Administration | Grant or other assistance | PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION 11.550 | PTFP - NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING | $316,215 |
Trademarks
7 US trademarks, 2 live.
- Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting, Inc. 7 marks, IN EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state
| Mark | Serial | Filed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPM FILMS | 90590003 | 2021-03-19 | Registered | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
| LAKESHORE KIDS | 77718882 | 2009-04-21 | Registration cancelled | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
| LAKESHORE NEWS TONIGHT | 77718815 | 2009-04-21 | Registration cancelled | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
| LAKESHORE NEWS TONIGHT | 77140014 | 2007-03-26 | Abandoned | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
| LAKESHORE KIDS | 77136961 | 2007-03-21 | Abandoned | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
| LAKESHORE PUBLIC TELEVISION | 77099319 | 2007-02-05 | Registration cancelled | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
| LAKESHORE PUBLIC TELEVISION | 77038435 | 2006-11-07 | Registered and renewed | TRTDXFAP, file of 2026-05-31 |
The newest marks of the trademark owners above, matched to this record by name (and state).
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