Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 06-30-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2100 CRYSTAL DRIVE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ARLINGTON, VA22202
D Employer identification number

52-0899215
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 609,097,446
F Name and address of principal officer:
PAULA A KERGER
2100 CRYSTAL DRIVE
ARLINGTON,VA22202
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.PBS.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1969
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PBS IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ITS MEMBER STATIONS (CONTINUED-SCHEDULE O)(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) SERVES THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WITH CONTENT AND SERVICES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, USING MEDIA TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, ENTERTAIN AND EXPRESS THE DIVERSITY OF PERSPECTIVES. PBS EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL AND STRENGTHENS THE SOCIAL, DEMOCRATIC, AND CULTURAL HEALTH OF THE UNITED STATES.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 27
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 26
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 530
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 30
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 3,880,857
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 1,243,107
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 238,969,068 270,206,199
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 194,583,738 192,536,979
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 8,957,510 26,369,571
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 42,438,225 50,465,653
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 484,948,541 539,578,402
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 18,177,893 16,743,819
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 54,589,345 59,103,892
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet26,305    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 395,532,375 373,871,722
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 468,299,613 449,719,433
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 16,648,928 89,858,969
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 417,101,265 513,412,785
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 136,460,495 124,749,564
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 280,640,770 388,663,221
Part II
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Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: PBS IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ITS MEMBER STATIONS SERVES THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WITH CONTENT AND SERVICES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, USING MEDIA TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, ENTERTAIN AND EXPRESS THE DIVERSITY OF PERSPECTIVES. PBS EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL AND STRENGTHENS THE SOCIAL, DEMOCRATIC, AND CULTURAL HEALTH OF THE UNITED STATES.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 301,206,729 including grants of $ 511,015 ) (Revenue $ 165,165,648 )
PROGRAMMING - REPRESENTS APPROXIMATELY 2,800 HOURS OF BROADCAST SERVICES PROVIDED BY PBS TO ITS MEMBER PUBLIC TELEVISION LICENSEES, INTENDED TO INFORM, INSPIRE, ENGAGE, AND EDUCATE. THIS EXPENSE CATEGORY INCLUDES COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTERING PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING CONTENT OVERSIGHT, PROGRAM SCHEDULING AND PACKAGING.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 42,334,884 including grants of $ 6,372,208 ) (Revenue $ 2,870,200 )
INTERCONNECTION - REPRESENTS THE SCHEDULING AND LOGGING OF ALL SATELLITE FEEDS; MEDIA OPERATION CENTER HANDLING, TECHNICAL EVALUATION AND OTHER PRE-TRANSMISSION PROCESSING OF ALL PROGRAM VIDEOS; AND PROGRAM ORIGINATION TRANSMISSION INCLUDING OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR NEWS AND OTHER LIVE EVENT COVERAGE. THIS EXPENSE CATEGORY ALSO INCLUDES OTHER TECHNICAL RESEARCH AND PLANNING, THE MANAGEMENT OF EXCESS SATELLITE TRANSPONDER CAPACITY, AND THE LEASE AND ACQUISITION OF SATELLITE CAPACITY.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 32,820,328 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
PROMOTION - REPRESENTS INSTITUTIONAL AND PROGRAM PROMOTION AND PRESS EFFORTS INTENDED TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE VALUE OF PUBLIC TELEVISION. THESE ACTIVITIES PROVIDE PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS WITH A BROAD ARRAY OF PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR BROADCAST AND DIGITAL CONTENT OFFERINGS, INCLUDING ON-AIR AND ONLINE PROMOTIONAL SPOTS, SOCIAL MEDIA, PRINT AND RADIO ADVERTISING, PRESS SUPPORT AND THE COORDINATION OF PUBLIC TELEVISION'S EDUCATIONAL MESSAGE AND POSITIONING.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 12,301,365 including grants of $ 1,451,226 ) (Revenue $ 31,379,625 )
MEMBER SERVICES - REPRESENTS OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED IN SUPPORT OF PBS'S MEMBER STATIONS, INCLUDING PBS DIGITAL, DEVELOPMENT, AND COPYRIGHT ADMINISTRATION.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 14,470,432 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 5,416,286 )
ROYALTIES - REPRESENT AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED TO PUBLIC BROADCASTING STATIONS AND PRODUCERS FROM LICENSE FEE REVENUE RECEIVED FROM CABLE AND SATELLITE PROVIDERS, REVENUES GENERATED BY DIGITAL PRODUCTS AND REVENUES RELATED TO EXPLOITATION OF COURSE MATERIALS DEVELOPED FOR EDUCATORS, AS WELL AS DISTRIBUTIONS TO STATIONS RELATED TO PBS' INVESTMENT IN CHILDREN'S NETWORK, LLC.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 12,138,125 including grants of $ 8,409,370 ) (Revenue $ 101,565 )
EDUCATIONAL GRANTS - REPRESENTS ACTIVITY RELATED PRIMARILY TO GRANTS RECEIVED FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,318,664 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 37,350,663 )
VENTURES - REPRESENTS THE COST OF CONTENT AND PROGRAM-RELATED PRODUCTS THAT ARE SOLD TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, LIBRARIES, BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS; THE LICENSING, DEVELOPMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION OF INTERACTIVE PRODUCTS, SUCH AS ONLINE VIDEO GAMES; THE LICENSING OF VIDEO CONTENT TO COMMERCIAL ONLINE AND MOBILE SERVICE PROVIDERS; AND ONLINE SPONSORSHIP ACTIVITIES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 42,228,586 including grants of $ 9,860,596 ) (Revenue $ 74,248,139 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet418,590,527
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II.................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
494
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
530
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
27
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
26
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
No
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA , VA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletBARBARA L LANDES PUBLIC BROADCAST2100 CRYSTAL DRIVEARLINGTONVA22202 (703) 739-5000
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) PAULA A KERGER........................................................................
PRESIDENT, CEO
 32.00
.......................8.00 		X   X       880,591 0 82,003
(2) GEOFFREY SANDS........................................................................
BOARD CHAIR, DIRECTOR
 4.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(3) ALLEN WEATHERLY........................................................................
PROFESSIONAL VICE CHAIR, DIRECTOR
 4.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) MOLLY CORBETT BROAD........................................................................
GENERAL VICE CHAIR, DIRECTOR
 4.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) JON ABBOTT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) TOM AXTELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) DONALD BAER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) FRED BERENS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) AFSANEH BESCHLOSS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) DONALD BOSWELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) MALCOLM BRETT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) ERNEST BROMLEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) RUBY CALVERT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) PAULA CASTADIO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) ERROLL B DAVIS JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) JACK GALMICHE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) HELEN HERNANDEZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) RICH HOMBERG........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) SHAE HOPKINS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) LARRY IRVING........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) THOMAS KARLO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) JOHN KING........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) ALLAN LANDON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) LINDA O'BRYON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) RAMON RODRIGUEZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) ROBERT SACHS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) BRIAN SICKORA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) EVAN SMITH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) LEO SOONG........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) JOANN UROFSKY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) LLOYD WRIGHT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) MICHAEL D JONES........................................................................
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 35.00
.......................5.00 		    X       406,155 0 52,109
(33) BARBARA L LANDES........................................................................
SVP, CFO, TREASURER
 35.00
.......................5.00 		    X       385,181 0 44,599
(34) KATHERINE S LAUDERDALE........................................................................
SVP, GENERAL COUNSEL, CORP. SEC.
 35.00
.......................5.00 		    X       374,886 0 34,424
(35) JOHN S MCCOSKEY........................................................................
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       230,954 0 34,767
(36) MARY L PLANTAMURA........................................................................
ASST. CORP. SEC., ASSOC. G.C.
 30.00
.......................   		    X       129,298 0 31,275
(37) THOMAS E TARDIVO........................................................................
SVP, FINANCE, ASST. TREASURER
 35.00
.......................5.00 		    X       243,792 0 39,403
(38) JOYCE HERRING........................................................................
SVP, STATION SERVICES
 35.00
.......................5.00 		        X   292,371 0 32,774
(39) BETH C HOPPE........................................................................
CHIEF PROGRAMMING EXECUTIVE
 40.00
.......................   		        X   356,226 0 50,379
(40) LESLI J ROTENBERG........................................................................
GM, CHILDREN'S MEDIA/SVP, MKTG&COMM
 40.00
.......................   		        X   348,026 0 51,963
(41) JASON SEIKEN........................................................................
GM, DIGITAL
 40.00
.......................   		        X   323,580 0 43,216
(42) JOHN S WILSON........................................................................
SVP, PLEDGE STRAT. & SPECIAL PROJ.
 40.00
.......................   		        X   267,720 0 49,423
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 4,238,780 0 546,335
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet163
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
THE MEDIA KITCHEN160 VARICK STREETNEW YORKNY10013 PAID ADVERTISING 17,027,690
THREE PILLAR GLOBAL INC3975 FAIR RIDGE DRIVE NORTH STE 25FAIRFAXVA22033 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 2,950,669
NIELSEN MEDIA RESEARCH85 BROAD STREETNEW YORKNY10004 AUDIENCE ANALYTICS 2,072,195
INTERFACE MEDIA GROUP1233 20TH STREET NWWASHINGTONDC20036 PROMOTION PRODUCTION 1,913,088
ALLEN AND COMPANY LLC711 FIFTH AVENUENEW YORKNY10022 FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES 1,000,000
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet85
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 172,746
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 1,456,923
e Government grants (contributions)1e 21,193,689
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		247,382,841
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		121,970,542
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 270,206,199
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 183,619,916 183,619,916    
b OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE 900099 6,897,753 3,739,116 3,158,637  
c STATION/PRODUCER SRVCS 900099 2,019,310 2,019,310    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 192,536,979
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 4,052,354   4,569 4,047,785
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 15,117,884 15,117,884    
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 91,836,261  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 69,519,044  
c Gain or (loss) 22,317,217  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 22,317,217     22,317,217
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a SUBSIDIARIES' INCOME 711300 32,681,156 32,681,156    
b ADMIN/SERVICES FEES 515100 1,423,856 1,343,856 80,000  
c COMMUNICATION SERVICES 515100 1,229,656 592,005 637,651  
d All other revenue .... 13,101 13,101    
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 35,347,769
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 539,578,402 239,126,344 3,880,857 26,365,002
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 16,731,037 16,731,037
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 12,782 12,782
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,073,810   3,073,810  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 44,751,693 32,433,655 12,298,260 19,778
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 2,987,211 2,023,965 962,059 1,187
9 Other employee benefits ....... 5,332,932 3,613,293 1,715,585 4,054
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,958,246 2,075,754 881,206 1,286
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 897,757 395,474 502,283  
c Accounting ........... 169,115   169,115  
d Lobbying ........... 136,485   136,485  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 259,297   259,297  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 22,965,066 20,235,247 2,729,819  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 26,477,982 26,452,884 25,098  
13 Office expenses ....... 1,456,408 537,181 919,227  
14 Information technology ...... 7,476,200 5,063,054 2,413,146  
15 Royalties .. 13,415,304 13,415,304    
16 Occupancy ........... 5,127,210 3,473,907 1,653,303  
17 Travel ............ 3,879,314 3,296,153 583,161  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 2,205,011 1,812,421 392,590  
20 Interest ........... 710,317   710,317  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 149,157,831 147,009,136 2,148,695  
23 Insurance .............. 711,586 280,980 430,606  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a DONATED BROADCAST RTS 121,970,542 121,970,542    
b COMMUNICATIONS 8,709,360 6,822,565 1,886,795  
c PROGRAM RIGHTS 6,645,993 6,645,993    
d BAD DEBT 1,342,433 1,342,433    
e All other expenses 158,511 2,946,767 -2,788,256  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 449,719,433 418,590,527 31,102,601 26,305
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing .............   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 17,201,854 2 30,800,620
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 52,711,940 3 93,748,563
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 13,808,667 4 13,787,981
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 17,004,550 9 14,255,307
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 146,373,605
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 110,474,704 38,358,436 10c 35,898,901
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 168,767,380 11 204,295,805
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 34,925,184 12 36,431,275
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 73,419,481 14 83,593,018
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 903,773 15 601,315
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 417,101,265 16 513,412,785
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 98,153,115 17 93,125,501
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 3,928,954 19 207,109
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 18,545,000 20 18,035,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 6,398,614 23 5,118,891
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 9,434,812 25 8,263,063
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 136,460,495 26 124,749,564
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 222,239,013 27 266,436,937
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 58,401,757 28 122,226,284
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 280,640,770 33 388,663,221
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 417,101,265 34 513,412,785
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
539,578,402
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
449,719,433
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
89,858,969
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
280,640,770
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
17,986,084
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
177,398
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
388,663,221
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number

52-0899215
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 292,889,704 181,225,000 219,039,182 238,969,068 270,206,199 1,202,329,153
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 292,889,704 181,225,000 219,039,182 238,969,068 270,206,199 1,202,329,153
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 1,202,329,153
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 292,889,704 181,225,000 219,039,182 238,969,068 270,206,199 1,202,329,153
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 3,443,583 3,316,219 3,814,257 4,872,686 4,047,785 19,494,530
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 32,529 427,477 416,814 840,359 1,284,548 3,001,727
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 12,844,838 16,059,437 24,763,121 40,002,637 47,799,040 141,469,073
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 1,366,294,483
12
12
973,810,082
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
88.000 %
15
15
89.980 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number

52-0899215
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Name of organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
  		Employer identification number

52-0899215
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
  		Employer identification number

52-0899215
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
  		Employer identification number

52-0899215
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number

52-0899215
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
136,485
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
136,485
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II-B, LINE 1: ADVOCACY IS FOCUSED ON A CONTINUED APPROPRIATION FOR THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING AND GRANT PROGRAMS FOR WHICH PUBLIC BROADCASTING ENTITIES ARE ELIGIBLE, THE AUTHORIZATION OF PROGRAMS AS WELL AS RELEVANT REGULATORY MATTERS. ADVOCACY CONSISTS OF ENGAGEMENT WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, CONGRESSIONAL STAFF, AGENCY HEADS AND STAFF, AS WELL AS THE OCCASIONAL DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
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Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number

52-0899215
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   239,203 239,203
b Buildings ................   18,772,966 4,701,954 14,071,012
c Leasehold improvements ............   14,893,056 5,999,817 8,893,239
d Equipment ................   106,790,569 95,114,217 11,676,352
e Other .................   5,677,811 4,658,716 1,019,095
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 35,898,901
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests 31,115,049 F
(3)Other
(A) INVESTMENT IN FUND OF FUNDS 		4,697,007 F

(B) LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 		619,219 C







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 36,431,275
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
DEFERRED LEASE OBLIGATION 5,327,344
DEFERRED CREDIT - TENANT ALLOWANCE 2,528,832
UNREALIZED LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP 406,887






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 8,263,063
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 642,749,687
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 17,986,084
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 139,866,357
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 157,852,441
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 484,897,246
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 54,681,156
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 54,681,156
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 539,578,402
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 534,724,301
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 107,182,266
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 107,182,266
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 427,542,035
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 22,177,398
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 22,177,398
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 449,719,433
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2: THE COMPANY ADOPTED THE PROVISIONS OF ASC 740-10, INCOME TAXES, ON JULY 1, 2007. UNDER ASC 740-10, AN ORGANIZATION MUST RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT ASSOCIATED WITH TAX POSITIONS TAKEN FOR TAX RETURN PURPOSES WHEN IT IS MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THAT THE POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ASC 740-10 HAD NO IMPACT ON THE COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE COMPANY DOES NOT BELIEVE THERE ARE ANY UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS THAT SHOULD BE RECORDED. FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 AND 2013, THERE WAS $8,000 AND $0, RESPECTIVELY, OF INTEREST OR PENALTIES INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES. THE COMPANY IS STILL OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES FROM FISCAL YEAR 2011 FORWARD.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: PBS ENTERPRISES, INC. REVENUE, NET OF ELIMINATION ENTRIES -123,954. PUBLIC MEDIA DISTRIBUTION REVENUE, NET OF ELIMINATION ENTRIES 136,145,377. PBS FOUNDATION REVENUE, NET OF ELIMINATION ENTRIES 2,393,708. ALLOCATION TO PBS FOUNDATION 1,451,226.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INCOME FROM SUBSIDIARIES 32,681,156. GAIN ON SALE OF INVESTMENT IN CHILDREN'S NETWORK, LLC 22,000,000.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: PBS ENTERPRISES, INC. EXPENSES, NET OF ELIMINATION ENTRIES 170,888. PUBLIC MEDIA DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES, NET OF ELIMINATION ENTRIES 104,705,871. PBS FOUNDATION EXPENSES, NET OF ELIMINATION ENTRIES 2,306,090. IMMATERIAL ROUNDING DIFFERENCE -583.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: GRANT RETURNS 177,398. GAIN ON SALE OF INVESTMENT IN CHILDREN'S NETWORK, LLC 22,000,000.
PART XII, LINE 4B - GRANT RETURNS: GRANT RETURNS REFLECT UNUSED SUBRECIPIENT FUNDS WHICH WERE RETURNED TO PBS PER THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT TERMS.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number

52-0899215
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? ...............................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN     INVESTMENTS   4,697,007
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 4,697,007
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 4,697,007
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2013
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)...............................................
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 3 PBS INVESTS IN A FUND OF FUNDS THAT UTILIZES A MASTER-FEEDER FUND STRUCTURE (THE 'MASTER FUND'). THE MASTER FUND IS INCORPORATED IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number
52-0899215
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) FRED ROGERS COMPANY
2100 WHARTON ST 700
PITTSBURGH,PA15203 		25-1215087 501 (C)(3 ) 7,013,407       READY-TO-LEARN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A KIDS MULTI-PLATFORM, TRANSMEDIA GAMING SUITE
(2) PBS FOUNDATION
2100 CRYSTAL DRIVE
ARLINGTON,VA22202 		20-1476451 501 (C)(3 ) 1,451,226       AFFILIATE SUPPORT
(3) KDIN-TV IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING
6450 CORPORATE DR
JOHNSTON,IA50131 		42-1008566 STATE OF IA 1,357,743       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(4) KFME PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING
207 NORTH 5TH ST
FARGO,ND58102 		45-0276899 501 (C)(3 ) 1,080,134       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(5) SESAME WORKSHOP
ONE LINCOLN PLAZA
NEW YORK,NY10023 		13-2655731 501 (C)(3 ) 722,141       READY-TO-LEARN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A KIDS MULTI-PLATFORM, TRANSMEDIA GAMING SUITE
(6) WRLK SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION
1101 GEORGE ROGERS BLVD
COLUMBIA,SC29201 		57-0739523 501 (C)(3 ) 497,215       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(7) WYCC-TV WYCC-TV 20
6258 S UNION
CHICAGO,IL60621 		36-2606236 STATE OF IL 423,206       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(8) TWIN CITIES PUBLIC TV KTCA
172 EAST 4TH ST
SAINT PAUL,MN55101 		41-0769851 501 (C)(3 ) 374,000       DEVELOPMENT OF A NATIONAL PTV WEB RESOURCE ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF AMERICA'S 50+ POPULATION
(9) TWIN CITIES PUBLIC TV KTCA
172 EAST 4TH ST
SAINT PAUL,MN55101 		41-0769851 501 (C)(3 ) 8,092       TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE WEB-ORIGINAL VIDEO CONTENT
(10) KUAT ARIZONA PUBLIC MEDIA
PO BOX 210067
TUCSON,AZ85721 		74-2652689 STATE OF AZ 297,139       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(11) WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
ONE GUEST ST
BOSTON,MA02135 		04-2104397 501 (C)(3 ) 275,205       READY-TO-LEARN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A KIDS MULTI-PLATFORM, TRANSMEDIA GAMING SUITE
(12) WPBS ST LAWRENCE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COUNCIL INC
1056 ARSENAL STREET
WATERTOWN,NY13601 		15-0611509 501 (C)(3 ) 261,057       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(13) WYES-TV GREATER NEW ORLEANS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION FOUNDATION
916 NAVARRE AVENUE
NEW ORLEANS,LA70124 		72-0497926 501 (C)(3 ) 203,772       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(14) KUSD SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING
555 NORTH DAKOTA STREET
VERMILLION,SD57069 		46-6000364 STATE OF SD 186,837       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(15) KNPB- CHANNEL 5 PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC
1670 NORTH VIRGINIA STREET
RENO,NV89503 		88-0172215 501 (C)(3 ) 175,250       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(16) KCOS EL PASO PUBLIC TELEVISION FOUNDATION
9050 VISCOUNT BLVD SUITE A-440
EL PASO,TX79925 		23-7138922 501 (C)(3 ) 171,294       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(17) KCOS EL PASO PUBLIC TELEVISION FOUNDATION
9050 VISCOUNT BLVD SUITE A-440
EL PASO,TX79925 		23-7138922 501 (C)(3 ) 15,648       TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE WEB-ORIGINAL VIDEO CONTENT
(18) KENW-TV EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIV
52 BROADCAST CENTER ENMU
PORTALES,NM88130 		85-6000286 STATE OF NM 170,788       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(19) TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
881 COMMONWEALTH AVE 4TH FL
BOSTON,MA022151303 		04-2103547 501 (C)(3 ) 161,895       READY-TO-LEARN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A KIDS MULTI-PLATFORM, TRANSMEDIA GAMING SUITE
(20) WLAE EDUC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC
3333 NO CAUSEWAY BLVD STE 345
METAIRIE,LA70002 		72-0920100 501 (C)(3 ) 142,043       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(21) KOPB OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING
7140 SW MACADAM AVENUE
PORTLAND,OR97219 		93-0814638 501 (C)(3 ) 130,171       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(22) KOPB OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING
7140 SW MACADAM AVENUE
PORTLAND,OR97219 		93-0814638 501 (C)(3 ) 40,080       TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE WEB-ORIGINAL VIDEO CONTENT
(23) WNPT NASHVILLE PTV INC
161 RAINS AVE
NASHVILLE,TN37203 		62-1740928 501 (C)(3 ) 126,504       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(24) WKAR-TV MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
212 COMMUNICATION ARTS SCI BLDG
EAST LANSING,MI48824 		38-6005984 501 (C)(3 ) 108,125       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(25) KAWE NORTHERN MINNESOTA PTV INC
1500 BIRCHMONT DR NE 9
BEMIDJI,MN56601 		41-1265701 501 (C)(3 ) 105,000       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(26) WQPT-TV WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF WQPT
3561 60TH STREET
MOLINE,IL61265 		37-0910458 STATE OF IL 100,087       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(27) WTIU-TV TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIV
1229 E 7TH ST
BLOOMINGTON,IN47405 		35-6001673 501 (C)(3 ) 90,202       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(28) WMEC W CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC TELECOMM CORP
PO BOX 6248
SPRINGFIELD,IL62708 		37-1019920 501 (C)(3 ) 84,375       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(29) RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN'S BOOKS
1745 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10019 		13-2558190 N/A 72,099       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(30) WIPB-TV BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
3401 N TILLOTSON AVENUE
MUNCIE,IN47306 		35-6000221 STATE OF IN 71,430       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(31) KLRU TEXAS PUBLIC TELECOMM COUNCIL
2504-B WHITIS AVE
AUSTIN,TX78712 		75-7126012 501 (C)(3 ) 70,645       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(32) WBRA BLUE RIDGE PUBLIC TELEVISION
1215 MCNEIL DRIVE
ROANOKE,VA24015 		54-0798878 501 (C)(3 ) 70,450       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(33) KUSM MONTANA STATE UNIV
VISUAL COMMUNICATION BUILDING MSU
BOZEMAN,MT59717 		81-6010045 STATE OF MT 68,568       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(34) WNET - THIRTEEN
825 EIGHTH AVE
NEW YORK,NY100197435 		13-1945149 501 (C)(3 ) 65,907       READY-TO-LEARN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A KIDS MULTI-PLATFORM, TRANSMEDIA GAMING SUITE
(35) WNET - THIRTEEN
825 EIGHTH AVE
NEW YORK,NY100197435 		13-1945149 501 (C)(3 ) 10,000       TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE WEB-ORIGINAL VIDEO CONTENT
(36) JIM HENSON COMPANY
1416 N LABREA AVE
HOLLYWOOD,CA90028 		13-2571101 N/A 64,594       READY-TO-LEARN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A KIDS MULTI-PLATFORM, TRANSMEDIA GAMING SUITE
(37) KAID IDAHO PUBLIC TELEVISION
1455 N ORCHARD ST
BOISE,ID83706 		82-6000952 STATE OF ID 56,824       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(38) WCMU CMU PUBLIC BROADCASTING
1999 E CAMPUS DR
MT PLEASANT,MI48859 		38-6004447 501 (C)(3 ) 56,764       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(39) WNMU-TV BOARD OF TRUSTEES NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
1401 PRESQUE ISLE AVENUE
MARQUETTE,MI49855 		38-6029206 STATE OF MI 46,841       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(40) MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC TELECOMM COUNCIL
ONE SESAME ST
PLATTSBURGH,NY12901 		14-1513789 501 (C)(3 ) 30,081       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(41) MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC TELECOMM COUNCIL
ONE SESAME ST
PLATTSBURGH,NY12901 		14-1513789 501 (C)(3 ) 5,000       TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE WEB-ORIGINAL VIDEO CONTENT
(42) KQED-TV KQED INC
2601 MARIPOSA ST
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94110 		94-1241309 501 (C)(3 ) 29,508       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(43) KUHT-TV HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA
4343 ELGIN STREET
HOUSTON,TX77004 		74-1670740 501 (C)(3 ) 26,825       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(44) WCET-TV GTR CINCINNATI TELEVISION EDUC FNDTN
1223 CENTRAL PARKWAY
CINCINNATI,OH45214 		31-0560051 501 (C)(3 ) 23,600       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(45) WMEB-TV MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING
1450 LISBON ST
BANGOR,ME04240 		22-3171529 501 (C)(3 ) 23,129       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(46) ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 876011
TEMPE,AZ85287 		86-0196696 STATE OF AZ 21,340       READY-TO-LEARN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A KIDS MULTI-PLATFORM, TRANSMEDIA GAMING SUITE
(47) KTTZ-TV TEXAS TECH PUBLIC TELEVISION
17TH INDIANA AVENUE
LUBBOCK,TX79409 		75-6002622 STATE OF TX 19,830       TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE WEB-ORIGINAL VIDEO CONTENT
(48) KLRU TEXAS PUBLIC TELECOMM COUNCIL
2504-B WHITIS AVE
AUSTIN,TX78712 		75-7126012 501 (C)(3 ) 18,365       TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE WEB-ORIGINAL VIDEO CONTENT
(49) WTCI-TV THE GREATER CHATTANOOGA PTV CORP
7540 BONNYSHIRE DR
CHATTANOOGA,TN37416 		62-1137597 501 (C)(3 ) 16,727       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(50) KRMA-TV ROCKY MTN PUBLIC BROADCASTING
1089 BANNOCK ST
DENVER,CO80204 		84-0510785 501 (C)(3 ) 15,177       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(51) KVIE INC
2030 W EL CAMINO AVE
SACRAMENTO,CA95833 		94-1421463 501 (C)(3 ) 12,520       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(52) WISCONSIN PUBLIC TELEVISION
821 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
MADISON,WI53706 		39-1805963 STATE OF WI 10,000       TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE WEB-ORIGINAL VIDEO CONTENT
(53) WTTW CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA
5400 N ST LOUIS AVENUE
CHICAGO,IL606254698 		36-2246703 501 (C)(3 ) 10,000       TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE WEB-ORIGINAL VIDEO CONTENT
(54) KCPT-TV PUBLIC TELEVISION 19 INC
125 E 31ST ST
KANSAS CITY,MO64108 		23-7114952 501 (C)(3 ) 9,924       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(55) KPTS-TV KANSAS PUBLIC TELECOMM SERVICE INC
320 WEST 21ST NORTH
WICHITA,KS67203 		48-0735215 501 (C)(3 ) 9,792       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(56) KETS-TV ARKANSAS EDUC TV COMMISSION
350 S DONAGHEY
CONWAY,AR72034 		71-0847443 STATE OF AR 7,100       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
(57) WPTD-TV GTR DAYTON PTV INC
110 S JEFFERSON ST
DAYTON,OH45402 		31-0858459 501 (C)(3 ) 6,611       RESOURCES FOR TRANSMISSION OF FEMA'S PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
49
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
2
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) READY-TO-LEARN FOR TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT OF KIDS TRANSMEDIA GAME SUITES 1 12,782      












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: PBS HAS ADOPTED A SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING POLICY AND ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES TO CAREFULLY MONITOR THE USE OF ALL GRANT FUNDS, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. PBS' POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE TO ENSURE THAT ALL DONOR RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS ARE MET, INCLUDING RELEVANT ALLOWABILITY CONSIDERATIONS, COST CONTROLS AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number

52-0899215
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)PAULA A KERGERPRESIDENT, CEO (i)
(ii)		 640,279
0 		191,700
0 		48,612
0 		51,000
0 		31,003
0 		962,594
0 		0
0
(2)MICHAEL D JONESCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 342,308
0 		53,000
0 		10,847
0 		22,500
0 		29,609
0 		458,264
0 		0
0
(3)BARBARA L LANDESSVP, CFO, TREASURER (i)
(ii)		 311,548
0 		66,500
0 		7,133
0 		22,500
0 		22,099
0 		429,780
0 		0
0
(4)KATHERINE S LAUDERDALESVP, GENERAL COUNSEL, CORP. SEC. (i)
(ii)		 308,386
0 		66,500
0 		0
0 		22,500
0 		11,924
0 		409,310
0 		0
0
(5)JOHN S MCCOSKEYCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 224,226
0 		0
0 		6,728
0 		15,000
0 		19,767
0 		265,721
0 		0
0
(6)MARY L PLANTAMURAASST. CORP. SEC., ASSOC. G.C. (i)
(ii)		 122,698
0 		6,600
0 		0
0 		10,524
0 		20,751
0 		160,573
0 		0
0
(7)THOMAS E TARDIVOSVP, FINANCE, ASST. TREASURER (i)
(ii)		 211,792
0 		32,000
0 		0
0 		17,730
0 		21,673
0 		283,195
0 		0
0
(8)JOYCE HERRINGSVP, STATION SERVICES (i)
(ii)		 269,712
0 		0
0 		22,659
0 		22,333
0 		10,441
0 		325,145
0 		0
0
(9)BETH C HOPPECHIEF PROGRAMMING EXECUTIVE (i)
(ii)		 271,926
0 		54,300
0 		30,000
0 		21,500
0 		28,879
0 		406,605
0 		0
0
(10)LESLI J ROTENBERGGM, CHILDREN'S MEDIA/SVP, MKTG&COMM (i)
(ii)		 289,774
0 		50,600
0 		7,652
0 		23,006
0 		28,957
0 		399,989
0 		0
0
(11)JASON SEIKENGM, DIGITAL (i)
(ii)		 254,130
0 		60,000
0 		9,450
0 		18,750
0 		24,466
0 		366,796
0 		0
0
(12)JOHN S WILSONSVP, PLEDGE STRAT. & SPECIAL PROJ. (i)
(ii)		 261,818
0 		0
0 		5,902
0 		20,788
0 		28,635
0 		317,143
0 		0
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A PBS GROSSES UP PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN TAXABLE BENEFITS PROVIDED TO CERTAIN EXECUTIVES.
PART I, LINES 4A-B FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4A: JOYCE HERRING RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,269 IN CALENDAR YEAR 2013. FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4B: PAULA KERGER AND MICHAEL JONES WERE PARTICIPANTS IN PBS' 457(F) RETIREMENT PLAN. CONTRIBUTIONS WERE MADE ANNUALLY OVER A THREE YEAR PERIOD BY PBS. THE PLAN TERMINATED ON JUNE 30, 2013 AND DISTRIBUTIONS WERE MADE AS FOLLOWS IN JULY 2013: PAULA KERGER $146,096 MICHAEL JONES $114,775
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number
52-0899215
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A FAIRFAX COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY VARIABLE RATE REVENUE BONDS
  		23-7011544 30382EDB7 06-30-2005 19,500,000 REHAB/EXPANSION OF TECHNICAL FACILITIES/OUTFIT NEW HEADQUARTERS FACILITIES.   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 955,000      
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . .        
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,500,000      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . . . . .        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 520,000      
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . .        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,860      
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 36,819      
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . .        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 18,934,321      
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 674,529      
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . . .   X            
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . .   X            
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . . . X              
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X              
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . .   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .   X            
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . SchKMediumBullet        
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet        
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .        
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . . .   X            
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of.        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . . . . . . .                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . 		X              
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T? . . . . .   X            
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? . . . .
a Rebate not due yet? . . . . . . . . X              
b Exception to rebate? . . . . . . . . X              
c No rebate due? . . . . . . . . X              
If you checked "No rebate due" in line 2c, provide in
Part VI the date the rebate computation was performed
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? . . . . X              
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue? X              
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . . BANK OF AMERICA
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . . . 10.000000000000      
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . .   X            
e Was the hedge terminated? . . . . . .   X            
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? . . . . . . . . .   X            
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . .                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . . . .   X            
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . . X              
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X              
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 11 THE OTHER SPENT FUNDS OF $674,529 ON LINE 11 REPRESENTS FUNDS SPENT FROM INVESTMENT PROCEEDS FROM INVESTMENTS THAT ACCRUED DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number

52-0899215
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ......Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) HOGAN LOVELLS LLC
  		SEE PART V 96,704 SEE PART V   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCH L, PART IV - CONTINUATION: COLUMN (B) - RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION: JOHN PORTER, A PARTNER AT HOGAN LOVELLS. LLC, IS A FORMER DIRECTOR OF PBS AND A CURRENT DIRECTOR OF THE PBS FOUNDATION.COLUMN (D) - DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: LEGAL SERVICES
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number

52-0899215
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( DONATED ) X 889 121,970,542 IMPUTED VALUE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( BROADCAST )   0 0  
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( RIGHTS )   0 0  
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2013)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B): SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN B: THE COMPANY REPORTED 889 RECEIPTS OF DONATED BROADCAST RIGHTS WHICH ARE PRODUCTION COSTS CONTRIBUTED DIRECTLY TO PRODUCERS.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number

52-0899215
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 5 AND V, LINE 2A - NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: THE TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED BY PBS WHO RECEIVED A 2013 FORM W-2 WAS 530. THE ACTUAL TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AT JUNE 30, 2014 WAS 459.
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 12 & XI, LINE 2B-EXPLANATION OF AUDIT OF FINANCIALS PBS UNDERGOES AN ANNUAL AUDIT AS A CONSOLIDATED ENTITY AND THEREFORE IS NOT AUDITED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. AUDITS ARE CONDUCTED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE PBS BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, AS NEEDED, AND SHALL TIMELY REPORT SUCH ACTIONS TO THE FULL BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE BOARD CHAIR, THE PBS PRESIDENT, THE CHAIRS OF THE FOUR STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD, AND THREE TO FIVE AT-LARGE DIRECTORS TO BE SELECTED BY THE BOARD CHAIR. ALL APPOINTMENTS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 PBS MEMBER STATIONS ARE FCC NONCOMMERCIAL, EDUCATIONAL LICENSEES THAT RECEIVE AND DISTRIBUTE PBS PROGRAMMING IN LOCAL MARKETS AFTER HAVING APPLIED FOR AND BEEN GRANTED MEMBERSHIP STATUS IN PBS BY THE PBS BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ELECT 14 OF THE 27 MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B ANY AMENDMENT OF THE BY-LAWS ALTERING THE CLASSES OR NUMBER OF MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS, OR THE TERMS OF DIRECTORS, SHALL ALSO REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS VOTING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE PROCESS FOR REVIEWING THE PBS FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING INCLUDES A REVIEW BY THE CEO, CFO/TREASURER, GENERAL COUNSEL, AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. IN ADDITION, COPIES OF THE FORM ARE PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PBS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ALL PBS STAFF AT THE DIRECTOR LEVEL AND ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY. THESE FORMS ARE DISTRIBUTED, COLLECTED, RETAINED AND REVIEWED BY THE OFFICE OF THE PBS GENERAL COUNSEL. WITH RESPECT TO THE PBS BOARD, OFFICERS, AND DIRECTORS COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY AND THESE FORMS ARE REVIEWED BY THE NOMINATING AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND THE CORPORATE SECRETARY ANNUALLY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY, POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARISING DURING THE YEAR ARE REVIEWED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE CHAIR OF THE NOMINATING AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, AND/OR THE CORPORATE SECRETARY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RETAINS AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION EXPERT WHO SUPPLIES COMPARABILITY DATA ON THE CEO AND ALL KEY EMPLOYEES AND A WRITTEN OPINION ON COMPLIANCE WITH INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION ON CEO COMPENSATION TO THE FULL BOARD, WHICH APPROVES ANY SUCH COMPENSATION. THE CEO IS RECUSED FROM ANY DISCUSSION AND VOTE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVES COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 PBS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON PBS' WEBSITE.
FORM 990 PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 16B-JOINT VENTURE POLICY/PROCEDURE: PBS HAS NOT ADOPTED A WRITTEN POLICY OR PROCEDURE REGARDING THIS ISSUE, BUT EXTENSIVELY EXAMINES ANY POTENTIAL PARTICIPATION IN JOINT VENTURE ARRANGEMENTS UNDER APPLICABLE FEDERAL TAX LAW AND TAKES STEPS TO SAFEGUARD THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT STATUS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH ARRANGEMENTS AS PART OF ITS DUE DILIGENCE IN CONSIDERING ANY BUSINESS VENTURE.
FORM 990, PART IX, COLUMN (D)-FUNDRAISING FUNDRAISING COSTS REFLECTED IN PART IX, COLUMN D RELATE TO TIME SPENT BY STAFF IN WRITING PROPOSALS AND SOLICITING SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE ASSOCIATED REVENUE AS A RESULT OF THESE EFFORTS IS REFLECTED IN PART VIII, LINE 1E. PBS DOES NOT INCUR FUNDRAISING EXPENSE AS RELATES TO ITS CONTRIBUTIONS REFLECTED ON PART VIII, LINE 1F. THE AMOUNTS IN THIS LINE ITEM ARE MADE UP OF THE FOLLOWING: CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB): THE PUBLIC BROADCASTING ACT REQUIRES THAT A SET PERCENTAGE OF THE CPB FEDERAL APPROPRIATION BE USED FOR NATIONAL PUBLIC TELEVISION PROGRAMMING PURSUANT TO A PLAN DEVELOPED BY CPB IN CONSULTATION WITH PBS AND OTHERS, WHICH IS REGULARLY REVIEWED AND ADJUSTED. PBS DOES NOT SOLICIT THESE FUNDS FROM CPB. DONATED BROADCAST RIGHTS: THESE ARE NON-CASH CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY ORGANIZATIONS AND ARE NOT SOLICITED BY PBS. OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS: PBS FOUNDATION (PBSF) SOLICITS FUNDS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC BROADCASTING. THE MAJORITY OF THESE FUNDS ARE THEN GRANTED TO PBS TO ENSURE PBS'S CONTINUED EXCELLENCE AND TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC BROADCASTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: GRANT RETURNS 177,398.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number

52-0899215
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) PBS DIGITAL LLC
2100 CRYSTAL DRIVE
ARLINGTON,VA22202
20-2550162 		TO ACCOUNT FOR PBS' ACTIVITIES WITH THE CHILDREN'S NETWORK, LLC DE 3,178,499 500 PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) PBS FOUNDATION

2100 CRYSTAL DRIVE

ARLINGTON,VA22202
20-1476451 		TO SUPPORT PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE DC 501(C)(3) 509(A)(3) PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
 
No












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) PUBLIC MEDIA DISTRIBUTION LLC

10 GUEST STREET
BOSTON,MA02135
26-3659281 		PROMOTE PBS' MISSION THROUGH DISTRIBUTION OF PROGRAMS. DE PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
  		RELATED 82,381,040 45,085,817 Yes     Yes   60.000 %












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) PBS ENTERPRISES INC

2100 CRYSTAL DRIVE
ARLINGTON,VA22202
52-1398805 		HOLDING COMPANY VA PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
  		C   4,705,958 100.000 % Yes  
(2) NATIONAL DATACAST INCORPORATED

2100 CRYSTAL DRIVE
ARLINGTON,VA22202
52-1577842 		COMMUNICATION DATA BROADCASTING SERVICE VA PBS ENTERPRISES INC
  		C 38,934 4,725,309 88.580 %   No










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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) PUBLIC MEDIA DISTRIBUTION LLC

 L 867,478 COST
(2) PUBLIC MEDIA DISTRIBUTION LLC

 N 288,878 COST
(3) PUBLIC MEDIA DISTRIBUTION LLC

 Q 34,029,593 COST
(4) PUBLIC MEDIA DISTRIBUTION LLC

 S 27,813,455 COST
(5) NATIONAL DATACAST INC

 L 80,000 COST
(6) NATIONAL DATACAST INC

 Q 29,005 COST
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V?UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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