Pbs Foundation
ARLINGTON, VA · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Pbs Foundation has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
TO ENLIST PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT OF PUBLIC BROADCASTING THROUGH ESTABLISHING SPECIAL INITIATIVES FUNDS TO ENSURE PBS'S CONTINUED EXCELLENCE, AND TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC BROADCASTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. AS THE SUPPORTING ARM OF PBS, THE FOUNDATION SOLICITS FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE VARIOUS PROGRAMMATIC EFFORTS OF PBS. A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THIS REVENUE IS RECORDED ON THE PBS' CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION RAISED $9.2 MILLION AND $36.1 MILLION, RESPECTIVELY, FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024. THESE FUNDS INCLUDE CONTRIBUTIONS RECOGNIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASC 958-605, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES- REVENUE RECOGNITION, AND EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS THAT ARE RECOGNIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FASB ASC TOPIC 606, REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS. OF THESE RAISED FUNDS, $6.4 MILLION AND $31.6 MILLION WERE RECORDED AS REVENUE ON PBS' CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, RESPECTIVELY, FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Pbs Foundation
$55.6M in foundation grants on record from 263 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Public Broadcasting Service | $15.4M | 4 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $10M | 1 |
| Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation | $4M | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $3.7M | 4 |
| Rosalind P Walter Foundation Xxxxx1002 | $2.6M | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $2.6M | 4 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $1M | 4 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $1M | 2 |
| Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation | $1M | 3 |
| Lohengrin Foundation | $1M | 2 |
Leadership
Paula Kerger — CEO (Principal officer)
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