Kqed Inc — Form 990, tax year 2015

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Department of the TreasuryInternal 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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2015 , and ending 09-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
KQED INC
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2601 MARIPOSA STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SAN FRANCISCO, CA941101400
D Employer identification number

94-1241309
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 89,232,563
F Name and address of principal officer:
JOHN BOLAND
2601 MARIPOSA STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA941101400
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.KQED.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)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1954
M State of legal domicile: CA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROVIDE INFORMATIVE, EDUCATIONAL, ENGAGING AND ENTERTAINING PUBLIC MEDIA.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 28
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 28
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 544
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 2,441
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 508,003
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -2,279
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 59,821,473 63,108,662
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 15,696,623 15,521,442
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,191,296 2,810,808
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 550,170 589,477
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 79,259,562 82,030,389
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 181,652 0
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) 38,119,153 41,908,461
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 1,469,518 1,570,376
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet16,993,534    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 31,054,063 32,385,536
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 70,824,386 75,864,373
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 8,435,176 6,166,016
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 133,492,343 143,814,803
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 14,086,200 15,362,430
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 119,406,143 128,452,373
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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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: SEE SCHEDULE O
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 $ 18,150,622 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 2,534,068 )
TELEVISION: SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 8,035,739 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 11,684,562 )
FM RADIO: SEE SCHEDULE O
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 16,177,480 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 163,057 )
MULTIPLATFORM CONTENT - NEWS, ARTS AND SCIENCE: SEE SCHEDULE O
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,413,774 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,319,892 )
KQED INTERACTIVE, WHICH INCLUDES KQED.ORG AND KQEDNEWS.ORG, DEVELOPS CONTENT AND APPLICATIONS FOR DIGITAL PLATFORMS AND MOBILE DEVICES, HOSTS ONLINE SERVICES FOR KQED PUBLIC TELEVISION, PUBLIC RADIO AND KQED LEARNING, AND SERVES AS A COMMUNITY CONVENER, PROVIDING EVENT LISTINGS, RESOURCES, ONLINE POLLS, PODCASTS, BLOGS AND OTHER ITEMS OF TIMELY INTEREST. KQED.ORG FUNCTIONS AS KQED'S THIRD MEDIA PLATFORM, DELIVERING CONTENT SPECIFICALLY ACQUIRED AND PRODUCED FOR THE WEB. ONGOING SERIES AND BLOGS INCLUDE DEEP LOOK, A REMARKABLE YOUTUBE SCIENCE VIDEO SERIES ON THE PBS DIGITAL STUDIOS NETWORK; MINDSHIFT, A BLOG EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF LEARNING IN ALL ITS DIMENSIONS; BAY AREA BITES, A POPULAR FOOD BLOG; FUTURE OF YOU, WHICH NAVIGATES FAST-CHANGING HEALTH CARE TRENDS BY EXPLORING INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICAL SCIENCE; AND KQED POP, WHICH EXAMINES THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL IMPACT OF MUSIC, MEDIA AND OTHER POP CULTURAL EXPERIENCES. ALSO OF NOTE, KQED'S MOBILE-FRIENDLY ONLINE 2016 VOTER GUIDE RECEIVED MORE THAN 6 MILLION PAGE VIEWS, AND, OVERALL, 2016 ONLINE ELECTION COVERAGE HAD SIX TIMES MORE TRAFFIC THAN THE LAST GENERAL ELECTION. ADDITIONALLY IN 2016, KQED ARTS RELEASED 56 ORIGINAL ONLINE VIDEOS -WITH 4 MILLION DIGITAL PLAYS, UP 106 PERCENT FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR - FEATURING THE RICH AND DIVERSE WORLD OF ARTS AND CULTURE IN THE BAY AREA AND KQED NEWS PUBLISHED 36 NEWS VIDEOS, WHICH GENERATED OVER 3.1 MILLION VIEWS.KQED INTERACTIVE IS A LEADER IN THE NATIONAL PUBLIC BROADCASTING ARENA THROUGH ITS EXPERIMENTATION WITH NEW PROJECTS INCLUDING MOBILE APPS, INTERACTIVE PRODUCTS, COMMUNITY BLOGGERS AND MORE. KQED.ORG'S AUDIENCE CONTINUES TO GROW, AND IS ONE OF THE MOST-TRAFFICKED PUBLIC MEDIA WEBSITES IN THE UNITED STATES. IN 2016, KQED.ORG SERVED AN AVERAGE OF 2.1 MILLION UNIQUE USERS EACH MONTH AND AN AVERAGE OF 4.6 MILLION MONTHLY PAGE VIEWS OF ITS ONLINE CONTENT. KQED RECEIVED PROMINENT AWARDS FOR MULTIMEDIA/WEB CONTENT IN 2016, INCLUDING FROM THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE PUBLIC RADIO NEWS DIRECTORS INCORPORATED.KQED LEARNING PRODUCES AND DISTRIBUTES FREE, MEDIA-RICH EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO ENGAGE LEARNERS WITH REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES. KQED LEARNING LEADS IN ENGAGING WITH COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE CUTTING-EDGE LEARNING MEDIA, PARTICULARLY IN STEM; OFFERING TRAINING IN DIGITAL LEARNING TOOLS; DISTRIBUTING CONTENT TO CLASSROOMS; AND PROVIDING UP-TO-DATE ONLINE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. IN FY16, KQED LEARNING REACHED MORE THAN 2,900 BAY AREA RESIDENTS WHO ATTENDED A KQED WORKSHOP, WEBINAR OR CONFERENCES. UNDER KQED'S LEADERSHIP, CALIFORNIA'S PRE-K-12 EDUCATORS CONTINUE TO HAVE FREE ACCESS TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DIGITAL ASSETS FROM KQED AND PBS, INCLUDING VIDEOS, GAMES, AUDIO, PHOTOS, IN-DEPTH LESSON PLANS AND EVEN DISCUSSION QUESTIONS. SO FAR, 1.8 MILLION EDUCATORS AND USERS HAVE REGISTERED TO ACCESS CONTENT FROM PBS LEARNINGMEDIA. LAUNCHED IN JULY 2016, THE ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM KQED TEACH ALLOWS EDUCATORS TO LEARN AND PRACTICE THE MEDIA SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE EXCELLENT TEACHERS IN OUR DIGITAL WORLD, AS WELL AS THE CHANCE TO SHARE STRATEGIES WITH EACH OTHER. ARMED WITH THESE SKILLS, TEACHERS CAN HELP THEIR STUDENTS DEVELOP COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS, ENABLING THEM NOT ONLY TO PRODUCE HIGH-QUALITY DIGITAL CONTENT, BUT ALSO TO ENGAGE IN LEARNING THAT ENCOURAGES CRITICAL THINKING. BY THE END OF 2016, KQED TEACH HAD RECEIVED 1,449 TEACHER SIGN UPS.ADDITIONALLY, KQED IS HELPING STUDENTS BUILD DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS AND FORM EVIDENCE-BASED ARGUMENTS WITH DO NOW - A WEEKLY ONLINE ACTIVITY THAT ENABLES STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS OF NEWS TOPICS ISSUES USING SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS LIKE TWITTER. EACH WEEK, DO NOW ENGAGES STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FROM AROUND THE BAY AREA AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN PUBLIC DISCOURSE OF ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE LIVES OF YOUTH. BY THE END OF 2016, DO NOW HAD RECEIVED MORE THAN 12,000 YOUTH-PRODUCED ARTIFACTS, INCLUDING MORE THAN 7,000 STUDENT TWEETS AND ALMOST 3,000 STUDENT COMMENTS. KQED'S NEWS EDUCATION BLOG THE LOWDOWN INTEGRATES CURRENT EVENTS INTO STANDARDIZED CURRICULUM. IT AIMS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS THAT ARE SOMETIMES LEFT OUT BY NEWS COVERAGE AND EXAMINE THE BACKGROUND CONTEXT OF MAJOR NEWS STORIES. THE SITE OFFERS CREATIVE ANALYSIS THAT'S FOCUSED ON IDENTIFYING, EXPLAINING AND VISUALIZING KEY STANDARD-BASED CONCEPTS RELATED TO MAJOR CURRENT EVENTS. RESOURCES ON THE LOWDOWN HAVE BEEN VIEWED NEARLY 2 MILLION TIMES.KQED SCIENCE EDUCATION CONTINUES TO COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON EDUCATIONAL MULTIMEDIA RESOURCE COLLECTIONS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH THE NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS AND THE COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS. IN FY16, VIDEOS FROM THE QUEST COLLECTIONS WERE VIEWED MORE THAN 1 MILLION TIMES, INCLUDING NEARLY 30,000 VIEWS FROM THE ENGINEERING IS SERIES, OVER 46,000 VIEWS FROM THE CAREER SPOTLIGHT SERIES AND MORE THAN 13,000 VIEWS FROM THE SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT SERIES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 6,413,774 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,319,892 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet48,777,615
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 3
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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.........
14b
 
No
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 IV.....
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...
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) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
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............ Click to see attachment
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...................Click to see attachment
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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Form 990 (2015)
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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 domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
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...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
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
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
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 ...................
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 "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
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.........
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 ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
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...
28c
 
No
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
 
No
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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Form 990 (2015)
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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
356
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
544
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 FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
Yes
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
13
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
Yes
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring 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
28
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
28
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA , AL , AK , AR , CO , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , MA , ME , MD , MI , MN , MO , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WI , WV , RI , NV
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, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletMITZIE KELLEY KQED CFO2601 MARIPOSA STREET   SAN FRANCISCO,CA941101400 (415) 864-2000
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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) LARRY BAER......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.70
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) HANK BARRY......................................................................
TASK FORCE CHAIR
 0.90
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) RAY BINGHAM......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.70
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) JOHN BUOYMASTER......................................................................
COMM CHAIR & NOMINATING COMM
 1.10
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) LEE CARAHER......................................................................
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
 0.90
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) BRIAN CHEU......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.70
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) BRUCE CHIZEN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.70
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) SIMONE OTUS COXE......................................................................
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 0.90
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) SCOTT DETTMER......................................................................
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
 0.90
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) NANCY FARESE......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.70
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) CHUCK KISSNER......................................................................
EXECUTIVE COMM & NOMINATING COMM
 1.10
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) DAPHNE LI......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.70
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) EDWARD LICHTY......................................................................
COMMITTEE CHAIR
 0.90
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) JULIA LOPEZ......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.70
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) CHARLEY MOORE......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.70
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) ANN O'LEARY......................................................................
COMMITTEE CHAIR
 0.90
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) MARK PERRY......................................................................
BOARD CHAIR
 10.00
.................
  		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) RAJ PHERWANI........................................................................
COMMITTEE CHAIR
 0.90
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) ED PROHASKA........................................................................
COMMITTEE CHAIR
 0.90
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) MOHAMMAD QAYOUMI........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.70
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) MIKE RAMSAY........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.70
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) JOSE RIVERO........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.70
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) ALI ROSENTHAL........................................................................
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 0.90
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) NANCY SERRURIER........................................................................
TASK FORCE CHAIR
 0.90
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) CAMILLA SMITH........................................................................
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 0.90
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) ROSELYNE SWIG........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.70
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) JAY YAMADA........................................................................
COMMITTEE CHAIR
 0.90
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) JOHN YOST........................................................................
TASK FORCE CHAIR
 0.90
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) JOHN BOLAND........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 50.00
.......................   		    X       518,326 0 55,953
(30) KEVIN MARTIN........................................................................
SR. VICE PRESIDENT & COO
 48.00
.......................   		    X       258,983 0 30,791
(31) MITZIE KELLEY........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 46.00
.......................   		    X       227,606 0 31,397
(32) WILLIAM LOWERY........................................................................
GEN. COUNSEL & CORP. SECRETARY
 45.00
.......................   		    X       228,460 0 22,678
(33) MICHAEL ISIP........................................................................
SR. VP & CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER
 50.00
.......................   		    X       261,494 0 15,219
(34) TRACI ECKELS........................................................................
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
 65.00
.......................   		      X     225,479 0 19,794
(35) MICHAEL LUPETIN........................................................................
VP MARKETING & BRAND
 57.00
.......................   		      X     221,443 0 24,861
(36) JO ANNE WALLACE........................................................................
GM KQED RADO, VP TV & RADIO PROGRAMMING
 50.00
.......................   		      X     208,954 0 20,544
(37) JOANNE CARDER........................................................................
VP HR & LABOR RELATIONS
 55.00
.......................   		      X     195,625 0 19,871
(38) TIM OLSON........................................................................
VP DIGITAL MEDIA & EDUCATION
 50.00
.......................   		      X     175,977 0 32,242
(39) DANIEL MANSERGH........................................................................
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
 55.00
.......................   		      X     172,774 0 30,664
(40) DELINDA MROWKA........................................................................
VP CORP. SPONSORSHIP
 48.00
.......................   		      X     156,679 0 10,189
(41) HOLLY KERNAN........................................................................
EXEC. EDITOR, NEWS
 60.00
.......................   		      X     169,293 0 19,764
(42) SARAH SAWYER........................................................................
LOCAL MARKETING DIRECTOR
 50.00
.......................   		        X   274,476 0 14,742
(43) DAVID SHIMADA........................................................................
DIRECTOR, CORP. SUPPORT GENERAL SALES
 50.00
.......................   		        X   261,724 0 26,509
(44) ELIZABETH SEIRMARCO........................................................................
LOCAL MARKETING DIRECTOR
 50.00
.......................   		        X   245,599 0 36,028
(45) LAUREEN CHANG........................................................................
LOCAL MARKETING DIRECTOR
 60.00
.......................   		        X   230,271 0 21,311
(46) SIDNEY CHIU........................................................................
ENGINEER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   210,921 0 13,722
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 4,244,084 0 446,279
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet69
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
CARL BLOOM ASSOCIATES INC

81 MAIN STREET 1ST FL
WHITE PLAINS,NY10601 		FUNDRAISING SERVICES 1,511,578
MWI WEB INC

4900 SUPERIOR STREET
LINCOLN,NE68504 		PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES 394,458
NIELSEN MEDIA RESEARCH

PO BOX 88961
CHICAGO,IL60695 		VIEWERS IN PROFILE REPORT AND STATION IN 364,147
FOLGER LEVIN LLP

199 FREMONT STREET 2ND FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105 		LEGAL SERVICES 315,015
ACD DIRECT INC

1353 NORTH 1075 WEST SUITE 6
FARMINGTON,UT84025 		CALL CENTER USED FOR PLEDGE OVERFLOW 296,623
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet8
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 5,791,165
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 57,317,497
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 4,852,031
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 63,108,662
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a UNDERWRITING 515100 14,931,499   504,688 14,426,811
b SERVICE CONTRACTS 515100 230,372 230,372    
c PRODUCTION REVENUE 515100 169,571 169,571    
d PRESENTING STATION FEES 515100 158,000 158,000    
e PROGRAM SALES 515100 32,000 32,000    
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 15,521,442
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 1,590,470     1,590,470
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 102,114     102,114
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   175,729
b Less: rental expenses   0
c Rental income or (loss)   175,729
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 175,729     175,729
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 10,000 8,412,512
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 6,623 7,195,551
c Gain or (loss) 3,377 1,216,961
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 1,220,338     1,220,338
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        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MISCELLANEOUS 515100 139,770 139,225 545  
b PARKING REVENUE 812930 130,952   2,770 128,182
c AFFINITY CARDS 515100 27,800 27,800    
d All other revenue .... 13,112 13,112    
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 311,634
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 82,030,389 770,080 508,003 17,643,644
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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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
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 .... 3,206,676 1,077,634 1,495,774 633,268
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 28,377,391 19,150,690 3,961,467 5,265,234
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,316,000 821,104 254,091 240,805
9 Other employee benefits ....... 6,390,518 4,060,746 1,233,172 1,096,600
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,617,876 1,633,395 505,455 479,026
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 545,260 3,105 522,149 20,006
c Accounting ........... 121,000   121,000  
d Lobbying ........... 53,075   39,450 13,625
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 1,570,376 1,570,376
f Investment management fees ...... 268,356   268,356  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 4,090,260 3,164,559 342,438 583,263
12 Advertising and promotion .... 955,940 359,776   596,164
13 Office expenses ....... 3,113,402 1,065,121 234,354 1,813,927
14 Information technology ...... 1,554,237 1,198,700 104,021 251,516
15 Royalties .. 113,248 113,248    
16 Occupancy ........... 3,398,661 2,896,559 313,140 188,962
17 Travel ............ 469,739 328,619 70,624 70,496
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 243,143 128,378 61,898 52,867
20 Interest ........... 2,015   2,015  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 4,707,061 3,811,509 340,800 554,752
23 Insurance ... 203,774 139,153 41,305 23,316
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 PROGRAM ACQ & DUES 8,426,741 8,426,741    
b PREMIUMS, MAILING, POST 3,045,502 546   3,044,956
c
d
e All other expenses 1,074,122 398,032 181,715 494,375
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 75,864,373 48,777,615 10,093,224 16,993,534
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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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 600 1 900
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 22,116,223 2 19,766,236
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 4,351,790 3 8,861,993
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,260,583 4 2,502,912
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 ........ 140,895 8 222,169
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 1,073,859 9 1,176,091
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 83,982,313
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 46,457,667 37,059,547 10c 37,524,646
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 62,670,826 11 69,054,349
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 2,435,184 12 2,393,691
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 2,343,386 14 2,257,591
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 39,450 15 54,225
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 133,492,343 16 143,814,803
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 10,875,885 17 11,778,102
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 467,726 19 567,952
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
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 ..   23  
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 2,742,589 25 3,016,376
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 14,086,200 26 15,362,430
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 80,588,477 27 83,635,639
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 22,493,790 28 28,496,289
29 Permanently restricted net assets 16,323,876 29 16,320,445
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 ........... 119,406,143 33 128,452,373
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 133,492,343 34 143,814,803
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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
82,030,389
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
75,864,373
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
6,166,016
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
119,406,143
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
2,875,166
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
5,048
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
128,452,373
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
 
No
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
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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 Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
KQED INC
 
Employer identification number

94-1241309
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
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
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 (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
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) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 48,279,126 50,727,818 49,151,040 59,821,473 63,108,662 271,088,119
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 48,279,126 50,727,818 49,151,040 59,821,473 63,108,662 271,088,119
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).. 3,001,288
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 268,086,831
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 48,279,126 50,727,818 49,151,040 59,821,473 63,108,662 271,088,119
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,416,134 1,836,455 1,758,882 2,106,200 1,868,313 8,985,984
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 120,713 118,579 121,356 122,679 128,182 611,509
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 280,685,612
12
12
84,010,270
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
95.510 %
15
15
95.780 %
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) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
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) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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 VI.) ..            
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) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER REVENUE - 2011 AMOUNT: $ 120,713. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 118,579. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 121,356. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 122,679. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 128,182.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Name of the organization
KQED INC
 
Employer identification number

94-1241309
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).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
KQED INC
  		Employer identification number
94-1241309
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


(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.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
KQED INC
  		Employer identification number

94-1241309
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
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
KQED INC
  		Employer identification number

94-1241309
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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 BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
KQED INC
 
Employer identification number

94-1241309
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-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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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 separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (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 on 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
 
4,842
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
Yes
 
53,075
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
57,917
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, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II-B, LINE 1: KQED IS A DUES-PAYING MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA'S PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS (APTS). THE ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS (APTS) IS A NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 1979. THE MISSION OF APTS IS TO CONDUCT- IN CONCERT WITH MEMBER STATIONS- ADVOCACY, PLANNING, RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE STRONG AND FINANCIALLY SOUND NONCOMMERCIAL TELEVISION AND ADVANCED DIGITAL SERVICES FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. APTS PROVIDES CONSISTENT LEADERSHIP AND INFORMATION THAT HELPS THEIR MEMBERS BETTER ACCOMPLISH THEIR OWN MISSIONS AND GOALS. APTS PROMOTES THE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY INTERESTS OF NONCOMMERCIAL TELEVISION STATIONS AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL THROUGH DIRECT ADVOCACY, AND GRASS-TOPS AND GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGNS TO GARNER CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT. DURING THE TAX YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016, KQED PAID DUES TO APTS. IT ALSO SENT ONE PAID EMPLOYEE TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL APTS CONFERENCE.
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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," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
KQED INC
 
Employer identification number

94-1241309
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of 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" on 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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" on 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)
Revenue included on 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
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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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" on 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, for escrow or custodial account liability?
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 56,616,773 57,253,306 51,815,085 44,122,426 33,469,920
b Contributions ... 1,575,445 3,021,398 2,895,514 3,438,376 5,355,045
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 5,712,519 -1,341,482 4,557,627 6,010,974 6,849,666
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		2,677,138 2,316,449 2,014,920 1,756,691 1,552,205
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 61,227,599 56,616,773 57,253,306 51,815,085 44,122,426
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet58.780 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet26.350 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet14.870 %
The percentages on 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)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 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' on 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 ...   1,269,691 1,269,691
b Buildings   34,151,192 14,279,848 19,871,344
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   48,372,907 32,177,819 16,195,088
e Other ...   188,523   188,523
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 37,524,646
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
ACCRUED BROADCAST RIGHTS 1,288,696
DEFERRED COMPENSATION OBLIGATION 1,727,680
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 3,016,376
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 86,187,417
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 2,875,166
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 1,549,098
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 4,424,264
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 81,763,153
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 268,356
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -1,120
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 267,236
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 82,030,389
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 77,141,187
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 1,544,050
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,120
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 1,545,170
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 75,596,017
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 268,356
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 268,356
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 75,864,373

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 V, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF KQED; PROVIDED THAT A DONOR MAKING A CONTRIBUTION TO THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT MAY IMPOSE SPECIFIC USE RESTRICTIONS ON THE DONOR'S CONTRIBUTION.
PART X, LINE 2: THE CORPORATION IS A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND THE CALIFORNIA TAX CODE. THE CORPORATION'S CURRENT ACCOUNTING POLICY IS TO EVALUATE UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. ACCORDINGLY, A LOSS CONTINGENCY IS RECOGNIZED WHEN IT IS PROBABLE THAT A LIABILITY HAS BEEN INCURRED AS OF THE DATE OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE AMOUNT OF THE LOSS CAN BE REASONABLY ESTIMATED. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE CORPORATION'S TAX POSITION AND CONCLUDED THAT THE CORPORATION HAD MAINTAINED ITS TAX EXEMPT STATUS AND HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRED ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THEREFORE, NO PROVISION OR LIABILITY FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS ON INVESTMENTS RECLASSED TO REVENUE -1,120.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS ON INVESTMENTS RECLASSED TO REVENUE 1,120.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
KQED INC
 
Employer identification number

94-1241309
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
CARL BLOOM ASSOCIATES INC
81 MAIN STREET SUITE 126
 
WHITE PLAINS, NY10601 		GENERAL FUNDRAISING   No 8,029,974 1,574,872 6,455,102
 
INFOCISION
PO BOX 932441
 
CLEVELAND, OH44193 		TELEMARKETING   No 31,095 20,668 10,428
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 8,061,069 1,595,540 6,465,530
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
CA, AL, AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, NV, RI
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

 
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
 
 
 
 

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
 
 
 
 
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
 
 
 
 



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow  
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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(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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
KQED INC
 
Employer identification number

94-1241309
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 on 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
 
 
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
 
 
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 on 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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on 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," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on 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 on 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" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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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 on 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 in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1JOHN BOLANDPRESIDENT & CEO (i)

(ii)		 410,326
-------------
0 		108,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		54,575
-------------
0 		1,378
-------------
0 		574,279
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2KEVIN MARTINSR. VICE PRESIDENT & COO (i)

(ii)		 243,983
-------------
0 		15,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		14,575
-------------
0 		16,216
-------------
0 		289,774
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3MITZIE KELLEYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 202,620
-------------
0 		24,986
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		13,011
-------------
0 		18,386
-------------
0 		259,003
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4WILLIAM LOWERYGEN. COUNSEL & CORP. SECRETARY (i)

(ii)		 195,360
-------------
0 		33,100
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		12,703
-------------
0 		9,975
-------------
0 		251,138
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5MICHAEL ISIPSR. VP & CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 233,877
-------------
0 		27,617
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		14,425
-------------
0 		794
-------------
0 		276,713
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6TRACI ECKELSCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 201,274
-------------
0 		24,205
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		12,501
-------------
0 		7,293
-------------
0 		245,273
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7MICHAEL LUPETINVP MARKETING & BRAND (i)

(ii)		 197,827
-------------
0 		23,616
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		12,486
-------------
0 		12,375
-------------
0 		246,304
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8JO ANNE WALLACEGM KQED RADO, VP TV & RADIO PROGRAMM (i)

(ii)		 186,997
-------------
0 		21,957
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		11,644
-------------
0 		8,900
-------------
0 		229,498
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9JOANNE CARDERVP HR & LABOR RELATIONS (i)

(ii)		 174,357
-------------
0 		21,268
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		10,983
-------------
0 		8,888
-------------
0 		215,496
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10TIM OLSONVP DIGITAL MEDIA & EDUCATION (i)

(ii)		 156,528
-------------
0 		19,449
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		10,262
-------------
0 		21,980
-------------
0 		208,219
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11DANIEL MANSERGHCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 172,774
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		10,138
-------------
0 		20,526
-------------
0 		203,438
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12DELINDA MROWKAVP CORP. SPONSORSHIP (i)

(ii)		 156,679
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,664
-------------
0 		1,525
-------------
0 		166,868
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13HOLLY KERNANEXEC. EDITOR, NEWS (i)

(ii)		 169,293
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,477
-------------
0 		12,287
-------------
0 		189,057
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14SARAH SAWYERLOCAL MARKETING DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 274,476
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		14,575
-------------
0 		167
-------------
0 		289,218
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15DAVID SHIMADADIRECTOR, CORP. SUPPORT GENERAL SALE (i)

(ii)		 261,724
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		14,575
-------------
0 		11,934
-------------
0 		288,233
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16ELIZABETH SEIRMARCOLOCAL MARKETING DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 245,599
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		14,569
-------------
0 		21,459
-------------
0 		281,627
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17LAUREEN CHANGLOCAL MARKETING DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 230,271
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		12,847
-------------
0 		8,464
-------------
0 		251,582
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
18SIDNEY CHIUENGINEER (i)

(ii)		 78,937
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		131,984
-------------
0 		8,387
-------------
0 		5,335
-------------
0 		224,643
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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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, LINES 4A-B JOHN BOLAND, PRESIDENT & CEO, PARTICIPATED IN A 457(F) NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. THE AMOUNT DEFERRED WAS $40,000. SIDNEY CHIU, ENGINEER, RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $60,164.
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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.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
KQED INC
 
Employer identification number

94-1241309
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 .. X 5,574 2,533,018 FAIR MARKET VALUE
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 139 1,865,122 FAIR MARKET VALUE
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 ( PRIZES/TICKETS ) X 203 453,891 FAIR MARKET VALUE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
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
13
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
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
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.
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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.
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PART I, COLUMN (B): THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS REFLECTS THE NUMBER OF DONORS, NOT THE NUMBER OF ITEMS DONATED.
PART I, LINE 32B: THE ORGANIZATION USES AN UNRELATED THIRD PARTY, CHARITABLE AUTO RESOURCES INC. (CARS), TO ADMINISTER ITS VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM. CARS ACCEPTS VEHICLE DONATIONS ON KQED'S BEHALF AND SENDS A LETTER TO THE DONOR ACKNOWLEDGING THE DONATION. THE CHARITABLE DONATIONS ARE THEN RECEIVED AT KQED, NET OF CARS' SERVICE FEE.
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Name of the organization
KQED INC
 
Employer identification number

94-1241309
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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 KQED IS FOR EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO BE MORE. OUR TELEVISION, RADIO, DIGITAL MEDIA AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CHANGE LIVES FOR THE BETTER AND HELP INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. KQED SERVES THE PEOPLE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WITH A COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED ALTERNATIVE TO COMMERCIAL MEDIA. WE PROVIDE CITIZENS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS, CONVENE COMMUNITY DIALOGUE, BRING THE ARTS TO EVERYONE, AND ENGAGE AUDIENCES TO SHARE THEIR STORIES. WE HELP STUDENTS AND TEACHERS THRIVE IN 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOMS, AND TAKE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ON JOURNEYS OF EXPLORATION, EXPOSING THEM TO NEW PEOPLE, PLACES AND IDEAS. WE CELEBRATE DIVERSITY, EMBRACE INNOVATION, VALUE LIFELONG LEARNING AND PARTNER WITH THOSE WHO SHARE OUR PASSION FOR PUBLIC SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: KQED 9 IS ONE OF THE NATION'S MOST-WATCHED PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS WITH AN AVERAGE OF 871,000 WEEKLY VIEWERS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO-OAKLAND-SAN JOSE MARKET. KQED OWNS AND OPERATES PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS KQED-TV/DT CHANNEL 9 (SAN FRANCISCO), KQEH-TV/DT CHANNEL 54 (SAN JOSE), AND KQET-TV/DT CHANNEL 25 (WATSONVILLE/MONTEREY). KQED'S DIGITAL TELEVISION CHANNELS INCLUDE KQED 9, KQED PLUS, KQED LIFE, KQED WORLD, KQED KIDS AND KQED V-ME, AND ARE AVAILABLE 24/7 OVER THE AIR AND ON COMCAST. SINCE FIRST GOING ON THE AIR IN 1954, KQED HAS BEEN AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE BAY AREA'S MEDIA AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPE. THE STATION PRODUCES ITS OWN UNIQUE LOCAL AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COLLABORATES WITH FILMMAKERS AND DOCUMENTARY PRODUCERS TO PRESENT MORE INDEPENDENT PROGRAMMING THAN ANY OTHER PUBLIC TELEVISION STATION IN THE NATION. KQED PUBLIC TELEVISION IS COMMITTED TO PRODUCING, CO-PRODUCING AND PRESENTING CONTENT THAT SERVES THE PEOPLE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND BEYOND. IN 2016, KQED CONTINUED TO BROADCAST LOCALLY PRODUCED SERIES SHOWCASING DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF LIFE IN THE BAY AREA. PROGRAMS INCLUDED CHECK, PLEASE! BAY AREA, WHERE LOCAL DINERS REVIEW THEIR FAVORITE BAY AREA RESTAURANTS, IN ITS ELEVENTH SEASON. KQED ALSO PRODUCED A FOURTH SEASON OF THE NATIONALLY DISTRIBUTED FILM SCHOOL SHORTS, FEATURING SHORT STUDENT FILMS FROM TOP U.S. FILM SCHOOLS, AND PRESENTED A FIFTH SEASON OF EQUAL TIME, A SERIES CO-PRODUCED WITH THE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS AT SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY AND DESIGNED TO LOOK IN-DEPTH AT ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO CALIFORNIANS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIFTH SEASON OF REVOLUTIONARIES, A TELEVISION SERIES PRODUCED BY THE COMPUTER HISTORY MUSEUM IN ASSOCIATION WITH KQED SILICON VALLEY, AIRED IN 2016 AND FEATURED CONVERSATIONS WITH TECH LUMINARIES. KQED WAS ALSO A LEADER IN PRESENTING INDEPENDENT PRODUCTIONS TO NATIONWIDE AUDIENCES. THE NEW ENVIRONMENTALISTS, JOANNE WEIR GETS FRESH, ROADTRIP NATION, JACQUES PEPIN HEART & SOUL, AND JOSEPH ROSENDO'S TRAVELSCOPE WERE JUST SOME OF THE PROGRAMS THAT KQED SUPPORTED IN FINDING DISTRIBUTION AND NATIONAL AUDIENCES. IN 2016, KQED PUBLIC TELEVISION RECEIVED EIGHT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA EMMY AWARDS (INCLUDING TWO IN MULTIMEDIA/WEB CATEGORIES), TWO AWARDS FROM THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND TWO RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION EDWARD R. MURROW REGIONAL AWARDS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: KQED PUBLIC RADIO IS AMONG THE MOST-LISTENED-TO PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS IN THE NATION, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 763,200 WEEKLY RADIO LISTENERS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO METRO SURVEY AREA, AND AN ADDITIONAL 24,000 IN THE SACRAMENTO AREA. KQED OWNS AND OPERATES PUBLIC RADIO (88.5 FM SAN FRANCISCO AND 89.3 FM SACRAMENTO). ITS AWARD-WINNING NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM SERVICE CAN BE HEARD ON 88.5 FM OR COMCAST CHANNEL 960 IN SAN FRANCISCO, KQEI 89.3 FM IN SACRAMENTO, 88.3 FM IN SANTA ROSA AND 88.1 FM IN MARTINEZ. KQED PUBLIC RADIO BROADCASTS MANY OF NPR'S STELLAR PROGRAMS. KQED PUBLIC RADIO ALSO PRODUCES A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF LOCAL PROGRAMS AND SERIES, INCLUDING THE AWARD-WINNING FORUM (MORE THAN 500 NEW SHOWS IN 2016); THE CALIFORNIA REPORT, THE STATEWIDE WEEKDAY MORNING NEWS REPORT AND WEEKLY 30-MINUTE NEWS MAGAZINE CARRIED BY MORE THAN 30 STATIONS IN CALIFORNIA; THE DO LIST, A WEEKLY LOOK AT UPCOMING ARTS OFFERINGS AND EVENTS; WEEKLY KQED SCIENCE RADIO REPORTS, AND 18 WEEKDAY KQED NEWS REPORTS. KQED PUBLIC RADIO PRESENTED CONTENT FROM THE COMMONWEALTH CLUB OF CALIFORNIA, THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL, CITY ARTS AND LECTURES AND THE COMPUTER HISTORY MUSEUM. IT ALSO BROADCAST RADIO VERSIONS OF TWO KQED TELEVISION PROGRAM - CHECK, PLEASE! BAY AREA AND KQED NEWSROOM. KQED PUBLIC RADIO CONTINUED TO EMBRACE 21ST-CENTURY MEDIA TECHNIQUES IN 2016, SERVING THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA WITH CONTENT THROUGH A WIDE ARRAY OF ON-DEMAND ONLINE SERVICES, INCLUDING ACCOMPANYING SLIDE SHOWS, INTERACTIVE MAPS, VIDEO FEATURES, BLOGS, PODCASTS AND A LIVE AUDIO STREAM, ALL AVAILABLE FREE ON KQED.ORG. SOME KQED PUBLIC RADIO BROADCASTS ARE ALSO PART OF THE SIRIUS SATELLITE NETWORK. KQED PUBLIC RADIO STAFF RECEIVED NUMEROUS AWARDS IN 2016, INCLUDING FOUR FROM THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, AND THREE RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION EDWARD R. MURROW REGIONAL AWARDS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: KQED'S MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONTENT TEAMS FOCUSING ON NEWS, ARTS AND FOOD, AND SCIENCE WORK TO EXPAND REGIONAL COVERAGE AND ENSURE OUR CONTENT IS AVAILABLE VIA MOBILE, SOCIAL AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA AS WELL AS ON RADIO AND TELEVISION. KQED NEWSROOM IS A WEEKLY MULTIPLATFORM NEWS PROGRAM ON TELEVISION, RADIO AND ONLINE IN ITS FOURTH SEASON. NEW MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS INCLUDED KQED ARTS' WOMEN TO WATCH AND THE SF HOMELESS PROJECT, AN UNPRECEDENTED COLLABORATION OF MORE THAN 80 NEWS ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE ISSUE OF HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING INSECURITY. THE ONLINE SERIES WOMEN TO WATCH CELEBRATED 20 LOCAL ARTISTS - CURATORS, MUSICIANS, MURALISTS, COMEDIANS, DANCERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND WRITERS - ALL OF WHO ARE FORGING NEW PATHS ACROSS THE BAY AREA'S DIVERSE CREATIVE ECOSYSTEM. FOR EACH WOMAN, KQED CREATED A MULTIMEDIA PROFILE, FEATURING INTERVIEWS WITH THE ARTISTS, PORTRAITS AND EXAMPLES OF THEIR WORK. THE PROFILES WERE SHARED ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND IN AN OUTDOOR MARKETING CAMPAIGN. THE PROGRAM CULMINATED IN A SOLD-OUT EVENT WITH PERFORMANCES BY AND CONVERSATIONS WITH THE FEATURED ARTISTS. PARTICIPANTS IN THE SF HOMELESS PROJECT POOLED THEIR RESOURCES - REPORTING, DATA ANALYSIS, PHOTOJOURNALISM, VIDEO AND WEBSITES - THEN PUBLISHED, BROADCAST AND SHARED A SERIES OF STORIES BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29. DURING THAT WEEK, MORE THAN 350 STORIES, TELEVISION SPOTS AND EVENTS WERE PRODUCED. KQED FOCUSED ON TELLING FIRST-PERSON STORIES TO REVEAL THE HUGE RANGE OF PEOPLE LIVING ON OUR STREETS. KQED ALSO LOOKED AT THE ISSUE FROM A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE AND TOLD STORIES OF PEOPLE LIVING ON THE EDGE OF HOMELESSNESS - FACING HOUSING INSECURITY AND EVICTION AND LIVING IN CARS AND ON COUCHES. KQED'S INCREASED VISIBILITY IN SILICON VALLEY HAS INCLUDED NOT JUST THE CREATION OF A SILICON VALLEY NEWS DESK, BUT ALSO A NEW RADIO STUDIO TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND KQED'S COVERAGE OF THE SOUTH BAY. WITH THE HELP OF FOUR VETERAN REPORTERS BASED IN THE SOUTH BAY, KQED HAS QUADRUPLED SOUTH BAY REPORTING SINCE 2013. EACH YEAR, KQED CELEBRATES THE DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY WITH A SPECIAL LINEUP OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING EVENTS AND FILM SCREENINGS DURING BLACK HISTORY, WOMEN'S HISTORY, ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE, LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER PRIDE (LGBT), LATINO HERITAGE, AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE AND DISABILITY CULTURE AWARENESS MONTHS. KQED HAS LONG RECOGNIZED THE IMPORTANT CONNECTION BETWEEN CULTURAL HERITAGE AND THE ARTS AND HAS MADE LIVE PERFORMANCES AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE PROCESS FOR REVIEWING THE KQED FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING INCLUDED A LIVE MEETING AND PRESENTATION BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CPA FIRM TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, A REVIEW BY THE CONTROLLER, CFO, AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVED THE FORM 990. THE FORM 990, AS APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, WAS PROVIDED TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES FILL OUT AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM, WHICH IS REVIEWED AND MAINTAINED IN THE GENERAL COUNSEL'S OFFICE. KEY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS FILL OUT THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ANNUALLY. BOARD OF DIRECTORS FILL OUT THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM WHEN THEIR INITIAL TERM COMMENCES, AND THEN ARE ASKED ANNUALLY TO REPORT ANY CHANGES THAT WOULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WERE TO ARISE, THE KEY EMPLOYEE, OFFICER OR BOARD MEMBER WITH THE CONFLICT WOULD BE RECUSED FROM THE DECISION MAKING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO, AND IT MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO APPROVED ANY SUCH COMPENSATION. THE OFFICER IS RECUSED FROM ANY DISCUSSION AND VOTE. THE PROCESS FOLLOWED BY THE BOARD TO DEVELOP AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO INCLUDED THE REVIEW OF DATA ON COMPARABLE COMPENSATION PACKAGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS, PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT. BASED ON THE DATA AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CONSULTANT AS WELL AS AN EVALUATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S PERFORMANCE AGAINST PREVIOUSLY SET GOALS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DELIBERATED AND AGREED UPON RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD. THE FULL BOARD DELIBERATED ABOUT THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND APPROVED THE SALARY FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO. IN DETERMINING SALARIES FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, KQED'S PRESIDENT/CEO AND ITS VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND LABOR RELATIONS, ANALYZE DATA FROM RELEVANT COMPENSATION SURVEYS, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SURVEY SPONSORED BY WETA, AND THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FOR PBS STATION SURVEY. IN ADDITION, THEY HAVE DISCUSSION WITH CONTEMPORARIES AT SIMILARLY SITUATED PUBLIC BROADCASTING STATIONS CONCERNING COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS. FINALLY, THEY CONSIDER THE HISTORICAL AND CURRENT COMPENSATION PAID BY KQED FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS, AS WELL AS THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH IN 26 U.S. CODE 6104(D). CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA THE ANNUAL KQED REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY, WHICH IS POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE IN ADDITION TO ITS FORM 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 1E: CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING IS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WHICH RECEIVES APPROPRIATIONS FROM CONGRESS WHICH IT DISTRIBUTES TO SUPPORT A NATIONAL POLICY FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING.
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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 Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
KQED INC
 
Employer identification number

94-1241309
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










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












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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












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) CHARITABLE REMAINDER ANNUITY TRUST

 
 
INVESTMENT CA KQED INC
  		T       Yes  
(2) CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUSTS (9)

 
 
INVESTMENT CA KQED INC
  		T       Yes  










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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
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
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
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
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





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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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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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