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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
2021
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A For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2021 , and ending 09-30-2022
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
WQED MULTIMEDIA
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
4802 FIFTH AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PITTSBURGH, PA15213
D Employer identification number

25-1010296
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 18,606,682
F Name and address of principal officer:
JASON JEDLINSKI
4802 FIFTH AVENUE
PITTSBURGH,PA15213
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WWW.WQED.ORG
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1953
M State of legal domicile: PA
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: WQED MULTIMEDIA (WQED) IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO HARNESS THE POWER OF PUBLIC MEDIA AND PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE DIGITAL AGE IN ORDER TO CREATE AND SHARE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC MEDIA THAT EDUCATES, ENTERTAINS AND INSPIRES.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 26
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 25
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 103
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 13
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 48,105
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 11,951,136 10,320,826
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,581,672 1,977,147
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 740,340 412,738
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,601,865 833,478
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 15,875,013 13,544,189
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 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) 5,637,402 5,974,994
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 959,372 1,028,138
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet2,423,404    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 5,005,640 5,867,791
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 11,602,414 12,870,923
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 4,272,599 673,266
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 26,860,609 24,198,296
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,730,880 1,736,560
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 25,129,729 22,461,736
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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Briefly describe the organization’s mission: WQED MULTIMEDIA (WQED) IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO HARNESS THE POWER OF PUBLIC MEDIA AND PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE DIGITAL AGE IN ORDER TO CREATE AND SHARE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC MEDIA THAT EDUCATES, ENTERTAINS AND INSPIRES.
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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.
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Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
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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 $ 5,410,773 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 810,654 )
TELEVISION:LOVE WHAT YOU DO: SHY'S STORY - WQED PRESENTED THIS SHORT, LOCAL DOCUMENTARY AS PART OF PBS AMERICAN MASTERS BECOMING HELEN KELLER MULTI-STATION INITIATIVE THAT PREMIERED DURING NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH IN OCTOBER 2021. BLIND SINCE BIRTH AND ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM, SHAILEN "SHY" ABRAM OF PITTSBURGH IS A SELF-TAUGHT PIANIST AND VOCALIST. FROM THE TIME HIS MOTHER BOUGHT HIM A TEN-DOLLAR KEYBOARD, TO HIS ASPIRATIONS OF BECOMING A TEACHER AND PART OF A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, SHY'S INSPIRATIONAL STORY IS ABOUT OVERCOMING OBSTACLES. CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O.LOVE WHAT YOU DO: SHY'S STORY PREMIERED ONLINE AT WWW.WQED.ORG/SHYSSTORY AND ON WQED-TV (WITH AUDIO DESCRIPTIONS) ON OCTOBER 18, 2021.IN ADDITION, WQED EDUCATION, WITH INPUT FROM A LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD CONVENED BY WQED TO ADVISE ON WAYS TO MAKE WQED CONTENT MORE ACCESSIBLE, HOSTED A VIRTUAL SCREENING EVENT TO DISCUSS BOTH PRODUCTIONS.A BROKEN SYSTEM: HEALTH CARE INEQUITY - PITTSBURGH HAS LONG BOASTED ITS STATUS AS "AMERICA'S MOST LIVABLE CITY." HOWEVER, A CLOSER EXAMINATION REVEALS DEEP AND TROUBLING HEALTH DISPARITIES IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. IN THIS 30-MINUTE DOCUMENTARY, WQED EXPLORES THE REASONS BEHIND THE INEQUITIES FACED BY AFRICAN AMERICANS; HISPANIC, IMMIGRANT AND LBTQIA+ RESIDENTS; AND FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES, AND INTRODUCES PEOPLE WORKING FOR POSITIVE CHANGE. A BROKEN SYSTEM: HEALTH CARE INEQUITY PREMIERED DECEMBER 9, 2021 ON WQED-TV.A FORCE FOR CHANGE: ESTHER BUSH AND THE URBAN LEAGUE - WHEN ESTHER BUSH WAS A LITTLE GIRL, SHE SAW THE WORLD AS A PLACE FILLED WITH POSSIBILITIES. THE WAY SHE SAW IT, WE SHOULD ALL HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE WHOM AND WHAT SHE WANTED TO BE. IT WAS THAT BELIEF THAT INSPIRED ESTHER TO JOIN THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER PITTSBURGH AND BECOME A FORCE FOR CHANGE. WQED FOLLOWS ESTHER'S JOURNEY FROM WESTINGHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL TO THE URBAN LEAGUE'S NATIONAL OFFICE AND BACK AGAIN TO PITTSBURGH. A FORCE FOR CHANGE: ESTHER BUSH AND THE URBAN LEAGUE (BROADCAST PREMIERE JUNE 30, 2022, WITH COMPANION WEBSITE: WWW.WQED.ORG/ESTHERBUSH) INTRODUCES VIEWERS TO SOME OF THE MANY PEOPLE SHE'S INSPIRED AND THOSE WHO HAVE INSPIRED HER. THE PROGRAM ALSO EXPLORES THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER PITTSBURGH AS IT MEETS THE CHALLENGES OF A CHANGING CITY.WQED DIGITAL DOCS ARE AN ONGOING SERIES OF DOCUMENTARY SHORTS THAT EXPLORE FASCINATING TOPICS, DIVERSE PEOPLE AND PLACES. WHAT FOLLOWS ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW WQED ELEVATED THE ISSUES AND STORIES OF UNSERVED OR UNDERSERVED AUDIENCES.A MATTER OF TRUST - WQED, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE POISE FOUNDATION AND THE BLACK EQUITY COALITION, HAS BEEN HELPING TO ADDRESS QUESTIONS AND BUILD TRUST IN THE COVID-19 VACCINE IN THE COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY THE VIRUS. BLACK RESIDENTS COMPRISE A DISPROPORTIONATE NUMBER OF COVID RELATED HOSPITALIZATIONS, ICU ADMISSIONS AND DEATHS, ESPECIALLY BETWEEN THE AGES OF 35 TO 65, ACCORDING TO THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. COMBINING THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES OF DOCTORS, TEACHERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, HEALTH EXPERTS, FRIENDS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND OUR AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTION TEAM, WQED'S "A MATTER OF TRUST" HAS BEEN BROADCASTING AND STREAMING A SERIES OF SHORT VIDEOS THAT SPEAK DIRECTLY TO OUR COMMUNITIES TO COMBAT THE VIRUS AND RAISE AWARENESS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, THE FOLLOWING EPISODES WERE SHARED:OUR CHILDREN: A CONVERSATION (EPISODE 10, 10/15/21) - THREE LOCAL PHYSICIANS DISCUSS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND ITS EFFECTS ON CHILDREN -- AND PARTICULARLY, THEIRS.BY THE NUMBERS (EPISODE 11, 11/03/21) - A LOOK AT SOME OF THE WEEKLY COVID STATISTICS FROM THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SHOWS DISPARITIES AMONG DIFFERENT RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS.CELEBRATING SAFELY (EPISODE 12, 11/23/21) - WITH THE HOLIDAY SEASON UPON US, PEOPLE WILL BE GATHERING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. BUT WITH COVID-19 STILL A SERIOUS CONCERN, WHAT ARE SOME OF THE WAYS WE CAN CELEBRATE SAFELY?BECAUSE WE CARE (EPISODE 13, 12/15/21) - MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY SHARE THEIR REASONS FOR GETTING THE COVID-19 VACCINE, AND URGE OTHERS TO FOLLOW THEIR LEAD TO HELP US ALL STAY HEALTHY.COPING WITH COVID (EPISODE 14, 01/19/22) - LONG-TIME PITTSBURGH PSYCHOLOGIST DR. WALTER SMITH DISCUSSES THE EMOTIONAL EFFECTS COVID HAS HAD ON THE COMMUNITY AS WE ENTER THE SECOND FULL YEAR OF THE PANDEMIC.A BEACON ON THE HILL (EPISODE 15, 02/22/22) - A NEW COVID VACCINATION CLINIC HAS OPENED IN THE HEART OF PITTSBURGH'S HILL DISTRICT. THIS UPMC FACILITY IS STAFFED BY PHYSICIANS, NURSES, PHARMACISTS AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.CHILDREN AND CHOICES (EPISODE 16, 07/17/22) - YOUNG PEOPLE SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS ON TAKING THE VACCINE. PARENTS TALK ABOUT IMMUNIZATION DECISIONS THEY MADE FOR THEIR CHILDREN.VOICES - WQED'S VIDEO DOCUMENTARY SERIES HOPES TO CREATE DIALOGUE BY SHARING THE THOUGHTFULVOICESOF A DIVERSE GROUP DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS, DIFFERENT IDEAS, AND DIFFERENT GOALS - ALL WORKING TOWARDS EQUITY. RACISM, POLICE BRUTALITY, DISPARITIES IN EDUCATION, CAREERS,HEALTH CARE,ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, BUSINESS AND HOUSING THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE ISSUES THAT HAVE LONG PLAGUED PITTSBURGH'SAFRICAN AMERICAN AND OTHER MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES THAT ARE DISCUSSED. GENTRIFICATION & DISPLACEMENT (10/29/21) EPISODE 7: AS PITTSBURGH'S COST OF LIVING CONTINUES TO RISE, WE LOOK AT GENTRIFICATION AND ITS IMPACT ON THE CITY'S MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. WHEN DEVELOPERS DESCEND ON PITTSBURGH'S NEIGHBORHOODS, WHO STANDS TO GAIN AND LOSE?THE GENERATIONAL WEALTH GAP (11/19/21) EPISODE 8: THE GENERATIONAL WEALTH GAPIT'S A SYSTEMIC INEQUITY THAT DATES BACK HUNDREDS OF YEARS. A STARK ABSENCE OF GENERATIONAL WEALTH AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILIES OFTEN LEADS TO INSURMOUNTABLE OBSTACLES, INCLUDING DEBT AND INABILITY TO OWN A HOME. THIS EPISODE OF VOICES EXPLORES THE HISTORIC AND PRESENT-DAY CHALLENGES, WHILE INTRODUCING THOSE WORKING FOR POSITIVE CHANGE. WHY WORDS MATTER (01/22/22) EPISODE 9: THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE REMAINS FILLED WITH COMMONLY-USED WORDS AND IDIOMS THAT BEGAN AS SLURS OR INSULTS TO CERTAIN ETHNIC GROUPS. THIS EPISODE OF VOICES EXPLORES HOW DEROGATORY TERMS ENTER THE LEXICON, AND WHY WORDS MATTER.THE PRISON SYSTEM (04/25/22) EPISODE 10: OVER TWO MILLION AMERICANS ARE INCARCERATED IN JAILS, PRISONS, AND JUVENILE CORRECTION INSTITUTIONS. IN THIS EPISODE, FORMERLY INCARCERATED LOCAL CITIZENS REFLECT ON THEIR EXPERIENCES, THOUGHTS, AND HOPES FOR CHANGING AMERICA'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.CREATED FOR DIGITAL VIEWING, THE FOLLOWING DIGITAL DOCS EXPLORED DIVERSE AND MEMORABLE HISTORY, HUMAN INTEREST STORIES, AND MORE IN THE PAST YEAR:WILKINSBURG TRAIN STATION: BACK ON TRACK (11/12/21) - A BEAUTIFUL, BUT NEGLECTED LANDMARK HAS A NEW LIFE AGAIN. WQED FOLLOWED THE MASSIVE RENOVATION OF A TREASURED BUILDING THAT CELEBRATES THE COMMUNITY'S PAST AND PRESENT.KEEPING HOPE ALICE: SALLY'S STORY, A BLIND CHILDREN'S AUTHOR TELLS HER STORY. (12/08/21) AT AGE 24, SALLY HOBART WAS LIVING HER DREAM LIFE IN CALIFORNIA TEACHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WHEN SHE STARTED TO LOSE HER VISION. MOVING TO PITTSBURGH TO ATTEND A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NEWLY BLIND ADULTS, SHE BEGAN TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WHEN HER HEARING ALSO BEGAN TO FALTER. YET SALLY CONTINUED TO PURSUE HER LIFE'S DREAMS. NOW AGE 78, THE AUTHOR AND EDUCATOR REFLECTS ON HOW SHE TURNED A PERSONAL TRAGEDY INTO A SOURCE OF HOPE AND INSPIRATION FOR MANY.ALMA SPEED FOX IN MEMORIAM: PITTSBURGH FREEDOM FIGHTER (01/27/22) ALMA SPEED FOX DIES AT THE AGE OF 98. ALMA SPEED FOX WAS A LEADER IN THE CIVIL, HUMAN AND WOMEN'S RIGHTS MOVEMENTS DURING HER LIFETIME. MS. FOX WAS A MENTOR AND ROLE MODEL WHO WORKED TO BETTER HER COMMUNITY FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS. IN THIS SEGMENT FROM WQED'S 2006 DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION "TORCHBEARERS" SHE RECALLS A DEFINING DAY IN THE FIGHT FOR EQUAL RIGHTS FOR BLACK PITTSBURGHERS.THE PHOTOGRAPHERS (04/07/22) THIS COMPILATION OF FOUR SHORT WQED DOCUMENTARIES CELEBRATES THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF PITTSBURGH AREA AFRICAN AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHERS. "FAMILY PORTRAITS" EXPLORES THE CAREER OF GROUNDBREAKING CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHER FRED KENDERSON; LIMITLESS" INTRODUCES MIKAEL OWUNNA, WHOSE PORTRAITS OF THE BLACK BODY ARE DRIVEN BY HIS IDENTITY AS A QUEER NIGERIAN; "KEEP PITTSBURGH DOPE" IS CHANCELOR HUMPHREY'S SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM SHOWCASING HIS STREET PHOTOGRAPHY; "SERVICE AND SACRIFICE" DOCUMENTS THE LEGENDARY CHARLES "TEENIE" HARRIS' PHOTOS OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE DURING WORLD WAR II.GORDON PARKS IN PITTSBURGH (07/19/22) IN 1944, A YOUNG AFRICAN AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHER WAS SENT ON ASSIGNMENT TO PITTSBURGH TO CAPTURE WORKERS AT THE PENOLA, INC. GREASE PRODUCTION PLANT IN THE CITY'S STRIP DISTRICT. FIFTY OF THOSE PHOTOGRAPHS WERE ON DISPLAY AT THE CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART THROUGH AUGUST 7, 2022 IN AN EXHIBITION ENTITLED "GORDON PARKS IN PITTSBURGH 1944/1946."
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,738,577 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 701,281 )
EDUCATION:WQED IS CREATING A ROBUST READY TO LEARN LEARNING NEIGHBORHOOD WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, PA (SOUTHWEST OF PITTSBURGH), TO SUPPORT THE EARLY LEARNING NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES. CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O.WQED HAS PARTNERED WITH WYLANDVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE CANON-MCMILLAN SCHOOL DISTRICT; CITY MISSION, WHICH HAS SHELTERED, HEALED, AND RESTORED THE HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR 80 YEARS; THE FRANK SARRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY IN CANONSBURG; AND MY BLUEPRINTS, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES 20,000 RESIDENTS IN GREENE COUNTY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, AND WEST VIRGINIA, ENABLING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO ATTAIN THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, MOTIVATIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT; TO DEVELOP NEW PROGRAMS AND HOST READY TO LEARN EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH IS A FIFTH PARTNER, PROVIDING EVALUATION FOR WQED'S WORK IN ORDER TO CREATE THE MOST EFFECTIVE PROGRAMMING FOR THE COMMUNITY.THE PROJECT IS FUNDED BY A CPB AND PBS COMPREHENSIVE MULTI-MEDIA LEARNING AND STATION ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE WHICH CONNECTS CHILDREN'S MEDIA AND THEIR LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS TO BUILD KEY SKILLS FOR SUCCESS. THE GRANT PROVIDES RESOURCES TO PBS STATIONS, INCLUDING WQED, TO IMPLEMENT LEARNING NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS AND BUILD NEW PBS CONTENT TO HELP YOUNG CHILDREN BUILD VITAL SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. THESE SKILLS INCLUDE FUNCTIONAL LITERACY, CRITICAL THINKING AND COLLABORATION, AS WELL AS AGE-APPROPRIATE EXPOSURE TO CAREER OPTIONS. IT IS ALSO MEANT TO HELP PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND COMMUNITIES SUPPORT CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND GROWTH, WITH A GOAL OF PUTTING CHILDREN ON A PATH TO SUCCESS IN LEARNING, WORK AND LIFE. THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH IS EVALUATING WQED'S WASHINGTON COUNTY WORK TO INFORM ITS DEVELOPMENT. THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE, WQED AND ITS COMMUNITY PARTNERS ARE PART OF A NATIONAL NETWORK DEVOTED TO MEETING THE LEARNING GOALS OF PRE-K CHILDREN IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES. NATIONAL PARTNERS INCLUDE THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC), THE U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION, AND PARENTS AS TEACHERS. THE EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC) IS LEADING RESEARCH TO ASSESS THE SUCCESS OF THE FIVE-YEAR INITIATIVE, WITH EMPHASIS ON THE NEW CONTENT'S ABILITY TO BUILD KEY SKILLS AND INSPIRE CHILDREN TO EXPLORE THE "WORLD OF WORK." PROJECT RESEARCH WILL ALSO PROVIDE NEW INSIGHTS INTO THE WAYS IN WHICH NEWER MEDIA AND INTERGENERATIONAL ENGAGEMENT CAN SUPPORT CHILDREN'S LEARNING.TO DATE, WQED'S "LEARNING NEIGHBORHOOD" IN WASHINGTON COUNTY HAS SERVED 1,500 CHILDREN AND 220 EDUCATORS. FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WERE ENGAGED VIA 27 COMMUNITY EVENTS, INCLUDING FOUR FOCUSED FAMILY & COMMUNITY LEARNING WORKSHOPS. WQED EDUCATION TEAM MEMBERS FACILITATED SIX PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS TO EXPAND REACH BY "TEACHING THE TEACHER." LEAH DIETRICH, DIRECTOR OF CITY MISSION HAS SHARED: "WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR THE PARTNERSHIP WE HAVE WITH WQED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR GREAT EVENTS [FOR] OUR COMMUNITY!"IN JANUARY 2022, WQED ACQUIRED STEELTOWN FILM ACADEMY ASSETS, AND SIX MONTHS LATER LAUNCHED WQED FILM ACADEMY AND WQED FILMMAKERS. THE ACQUISITION CAME FROM A PLACE OF ALIGNMENT OF MISSIONS AND VISIONS, AS FILM ACADEMY AND FILMMAKERS ARE FOCUSED ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION, SERVING BOTH A STUDENT POPULATION, AS WELL AS ASPIRING AND PROFESSIONAL FILMMAKERS. BRIDGING ART AND INDUSTRY, THE MULTI-TIERED WQED FILM ACADEMY PROGRAM INTRODUCES MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO FILMMAKING AS A CAREER PATH. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS, ENHANCED BY AWARD WINNING WQED PRODUCERS ACTING AS ADVISORS AND MENTORS, STUDENTS ARE IMMERSED IN THE FILMMAKING EXPERIENCE. THEY PROGRESS FROM INSTRUCTION TO INTERNSHIP TO WORKING AS PAID CONTENT CREATORS. IN ADDITION TO THE WQED STUDIO LOCATION, FILM ACADEMY ON LOCATION OFFERS EDUCATORS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING CUSTOM FIT TO THEIR NEEDS. ALL WQED FILM ACADEMY PROGRAMMING IS AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY AS WELL AS IN-PERSON TO GIVE ACCESS TO STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND EDUCATORS ANYWHERE.WQED FILMMAKERS, WHICH FOCUSES ON ADULTS IN THE FILMMAKING COMMUNITY, PRESENTS ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FROM CREW CONNECTS (QUARTERLY EVENTS THAT LINK INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS LOOKING FOR CREWS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR ON-SET EXPERIENCE) TO WORKSHOPS FOR FILMMAKERS. WQED SERVES AS A SHOWCASE OF LOCAL TALENT ON VIA ITS LONG-RUNNING FILMMAKERS CORNER. NOW IN ITS 14TH SEASON, WQED'S FILMMAKERS CORNER IS A WEEKLY ANTHOLOGY SERIES (SATURDAYS AT 10PM) THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE WORK OF LOCAL FILMMAKERS. HOSTED BY WQED PRODUCER MINETTE SEATE SINCE ITS INCEPTION, IT FEATURES DOCUMENTARIES AND FILMS FROM LOCAL PRODUCERS WHOSE PRODUCTIONS SOMETIMES DO NOT GET THE EXPOSURE THEY DESERVE.IN FEBRUARY 2022, WQED WAS SELECTED BY THE JOAN GANZ COONEY CENTER AT SESAME WORKSHOP AND THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING AS ONE OF 12 PUBLIC MEDIA STATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BY/WITH/FOR YOUTH: INSPIRING NEXT GEN PUBLIC MEDIA AUDIENCES PROJECT. WQED AND WQED FILM ACADEMY WAS AWARDED THE GRANT TO SUPPORT NEW MODELS FOR ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE (AGED 10-18) IN THE COMMUNITIES, BASED ON ISSUES THAT THEY SEE AS RELEVANT TO THEIR LIVES. WQED UTILIZED THE GRANT FOR ITS "BUILDING BRIDGES AND BRIDGING THE GAP" PROJECT, WHICH HAD FILM ACADEMY STUDENTS WORKING WITH WQED STAFF TO CREATE TWO LEARNING LABS: MASTER CLASSES ON CREATING CONTENT WITH A YOUTH PERSPECTIVE.JUST SIX-MONTHS AFTER WQED'S ACQUISITION, WQED FILM ACADEMY WELCOMED ITS LARGEST CLASS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR IN-PERSON CLASSES. SINCE THEN, AVAILABLE SLOTS HAVE CONTINUED TO SELL OUT. WQED HIGHLIGHTS FILM ACADEMY STUDENT WORK VIA ITS "THE REEL TEENS" YOUTUBE CHANNEL. FILM ACADEMY STUDENTS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FROM WQED PARTNER POINT PARK UNIVERSITY TO ITS CINEMA & ARTS DEPARTMENT.IN THE FALL OF 2022, WQED FILM ACADEMY EXPANDED ITS PROGRAM OFFERING BY LAUNCHING "WQED FILM ACADEMY LITE." THIS ABBREVIATED VERSION OF THE HIGH SCHOOL FILM ACADEMY PROGRAM INTRODUCES MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO FILMMAKING. THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, OFFERED SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR TO SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADERS, IS HELD AT THE WQED STUDIOS ONE DAY A WEEK.WITH THE ADDITION OF WQED FILM ACADEMY AND WQED FILMMAKERS, WQED EXPANDS ITS EDUCATION CONTINUUM, FROM SERVING EARLY LEARNERS TO THOSE IN HIGH SCHOOL. THE IMPACT OF THESE PROGRAMS WAS FEATURED IN A RECENT "FROM THE SOURCE PODCAST" TITLED INSIDE JA'NYA'S FILM LAB: HOW A 10TH GRADER IS SCRIPTING HER FUTURE, HER WAY (FEBRUARY 1, 2023), S4, EP. 8, BY JOURDAN HICKS, HTTPS://WWW.PUBLICSOURCE.ORG/PODCAST/HIGH-SCHOOL-STUDENT-COLLEGE-STORYTELLING-FROM-THE-SOURCE-PODCAST/):IN THIS CONVERSATION, REACH CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL SOPHOMORE JA'NYA COLEMAN DISCUSSES HOW SHE VIEWS THE PATHS TO CAREER SUCCESS OUTSIDE OF ATTENDING COLLEGE POST-GRADUATION, AND HOW VIRTUAL LEARNING, MENTORS AND BAD TV SHOWS HELPED HER REALIZE HER PASSION FOR STORYTELLING AND FIND A CREATIVE COMMUNITY."JA'NYA FOUND OUT ABOUT THE [WQED] FILM ACADEMY THROUGH HER SCHOOL AND FIRST JOINED AT WHAT THEY CALL THE LEARNING LEVEL IN 2021. BECAUSE OF COVID, THE SESSIONS WERE HELD VIRTUALLY. AFTER THAT, SHE WENT BACK AS AN INTERN IN PERSON WHERE THEY JUMPED RIGHT INTO FILMING THE FIRST DAY.""SHE'S NOW A LEADER AMONG THE FILM ACADEMY STUDENTS, AS A PAID MEMBER OF THE WQED TEEN FILM CREW. SHE AND HER COLLEAGUES PITCH AND PRODUCE THEIR OWN WORK AND TAKE ON CLIENT WORK. THEY'VE GOTTEN SUPER CLOSE OVER THE YEARS.""JA'NYA IS LOOKING AT POINT PARK UNIVERSITY AND ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY, AND SHE CONTINUES TO WORK ON HER SKILLS AND PORTFOLIO THROUGH THE FILM ACADEMY. SHE'S EVEN WRITTEN HER OWN SHORT FILM."FUTURE JOBS WORKING TODAY IN 2018, WQED LAUNCHED ITS FUTURE JOBS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE. TODAY, THIS ISSUE IS MORE TOP-OF-MIND THAN EVER. COVID-19 ACTED AS AN ACCELERANT ON MAJOR TRENDS THAT WERE ALREADY CHANGING THE EMPLOYMENT LANDSCAPE. NATIONWIDE, AS OF NOVEMBER 2022 THERE WERE 1.7 JOB OPENINGS FOR EVERY PERSON LOOKING FOR WORK, ACCORDING TO THE U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS. IN OUR REGION, THE LABOR FORCE REMAINS STAGNANT WHILE THERE ARE SIGNIFICANTLY FEWER PEOPLE SEEKING WORK. AT THE SAME TIME, MANY PEOPLE STRUGGLE TO FIND SUSTAINING LIVELIHOODS, AND ECONOMIC DISPARITIES REMAIN FIRMLY ENTRENCHED. BECAUSE THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT AFFECTS THE WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THAT WE SERVE, AND IS CENTRAL TO OUR REGION'S OVERALL VITALITY AND PROSPERITY, WQED IS COMMITTED TO EXPANDING THE REACH AND IMPACT OF FUTURE JOBS OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS. IT IS OUR ORGANIZATION'S TOP-PRIORITY INITIATIVE. WE ARE CALLING THE NEXT ITERATION OF OUR INITIATIVE FUTURE JOBS WORKING TODAY (FJ-WT).
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,240,598 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 465,212 )
RADIO:IN THE SUMMER OF 2022, WQED MULTIMEDIA WELCOMED TWO FELLOWS FOR THE STATION'S "LEAD WITH MUSIC" FELLOWSHIP, A PAID, SIX-MONTH OPPORTUNITY IN WHICH POST-HIGH SCHOOL-AGED STUDENTS (AGE 18-25) GAIN ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE FROM MENTORS AT THE NATION'S FIRST COMMUNITY-SPONSORED PUBLIC BROADCASTER. THE INITIATIVE CENTERS AROUND DIVERSITY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN MEDIA PRODUCTION AND THE ARTS, WITH A FOCUS ON CLASSICAL MUSIC. THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS, WQED INVITED TWO FELLOWS TO PARTICIPATE - NATIVE PITTSBURGHER, KAMERA DORSEY, AND UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH STUDENT, AVERY BARRERA, MAJORING IN URBAN STUDIES. CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O.THE FELLOWS HAVE BEEN MENTORED BY PROFESSIONALS AT THE STATION'S ALL-CLASSICAL RADIO STATION WQED-FM, BY THE STATION'S TV AND DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION TEAM, WITH ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE ON COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTION OF CONTENT BY WQED'S EDUCATION TEAM. FELLOWS HAVE ALSO CONTRIBUTED NEW IDEAS AND STRATEGIES FOR SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON DIVERSE AND/OR UNDER-REPRESENTED ARTISTS IN THE PITTSBURGH REGION.THE FELLOWSHIP HAS PROVIDED A PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO OF PRODUCED PIECES BY KAMERA AND AVERY, INCLUDING EIGHT 30-MINUTE PODCASTS (PLUS SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTS AND ON-AIR SEGMENTS) FEATURING DIVERSE ARTISTS; A FILMED PROOF-OF-PERFORMANCE PIECE SPOTLIGHTING WQED'S LEAD WITH MUSIC CAMP AT THE LATROBE ARTS CENTER; AND TWO WQED "SESSIONS" (HIGHLIGHTING PITTSBURGH'S VIBRANT MUSICAL COMMUNITY) WHERE THEY ASSISTED WITH PRODUCTION. MORE INFORMATION ON THEIR EXPERIENCE CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WQED.ORG/LEADWITHMUSIC. KAMERA SHARED A BIT ABOUT HER FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE: "I HEARD MY VOICE ON THE RADIO FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER AND I WAS SO EXCITED ABOUT HOW QUICKLY THINGS I AM CREATING ARE BEING AIRED ON THE RADIO."WQED-FM'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE COMING FISCAL YEAR, PITTSBURGH'S HOME FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC WILL CELEBRATE A HALF A CENTURY OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AS THE "VOICE OF THE ARTS." SINCE SIGNING ON TO THE BROADCAST AIRWAVES AT 89.3 FM ON JANUARY 25, 1973, WQED-FM'S PLATFORM NEVER CHANGED AND ITS ROLE AMPLIFYING PITTSBURGH'S RICH, AND DIVERSE ARTS COMMUNITY WILL BE HONORED. WQED IS OFTEN THE PRIMARY, IF NOT ONLY, RESOURCE FOR THE PUBLIC TO ENCOUNTER LOCAL ARTISTS AND PERFORMING GROUPS, AS WELL AS THE TIMELESS MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC. THE LISTENER-SUPPORTED STATION DELIVERS CLASSICAL MUSIC 24 HOURS A DAY TO NEARLY 100,000 LISTENERS IN THE PITTSBURGH REGION, AS WELL AS AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH STREAMING, SMART DEVICES AND THE WQED-FM APP. WQED-FM CAN BE HEARD BY TRAVELERS AT THE GREATER PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND IN THE PRT SUBWAY STATIONS THROUGH Q THE MUSIC. JIM CUNNINGHAM, WQED-FM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, IS ALSO RECOGNIZING A MILESTONE 45 YEARS WITH THE STATION.A 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT THE STATION ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2023, WILL GET THE PARTY STARTED! LISTENERS WILL BE TREATED TO SHORT PERFORMANCES BY PITTSBURGH'S FINEST MUSICIANS, LIVE INTERVIEWS WITH MEMBERS OF THE ARTS COMMUNITY AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WILL ALSO FILL THE DAY.THE FIRST "Q" AWARD, WHICH WILL BE BESTOWED ON INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE HAD A MARKED IMPACT ON WQED-FM DURING ITS ESTEEMED HALF CENTURY, WILL BE AWARDED. THROUGHOUT 2023, WQED WILL MARK THIS HISTORIC 50TH YEAR ON AND OFF THE AIR THROUGH PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED.THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, RADIO LISTENERS AND TELEVISION VIEWERS WILL LEARN FROM NEIGHBORS WHAT WQED-FM MEANS TO THEM, AND HEAR FROM THE CULTURAL COMMUNITY ABOUT THE ROLE THAT THE STATION PLAYS IN THE ARTISTIC WORLD. CURRENT AS WELL AS NEW MEMBERS WILL BE ENTICED TO DONATE IN SUPPORT OF THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL GIVEAWAYS AND MEMBERSHIP GIFTS. A SPECIALLY CURATED ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE VOICE OF THE ARTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE WQED-FM WEBSITE (OR WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTS). ALSO DURING THIS ANNIVERSARY YEAR, A NEW RADIO TRANSMITTER WILL BE INSTALLED TO REPLACE 20-YEAR OLD EQUIPMENT THAT LATELY HAS BEEN UNRELIABLE IN CARRYING THE WQED-FM SIGNAL TO ITS LOYAL LISTENERS. THE RADIO TRANSMITTER HAS BEEN FUNDED THROUGH THE ALLEGHENY REGIONAL ASSET DISTRICT. THE GOAL IS TO PREPARE THE STATION FOR THE NEXT 50 YEARS TO SERVE AS A MEGAPHONE FOR THE ARTS COMMUNITY BY SHOWCASING THE TALENT OF YESTERDAY AND TODAY, WHILE SHOWCASING PITTSBURGH ARTISTS TO THE WORLD.CELEBRATING PITTSBURGH - RICK SEBAK'S GUMBANDS WQED PRODUCER RICK SEBAK IS DEVELOPING A PODCAST WITH VIDEO ELEMENTS TITLED GUMBANDS. KNOWN FOR HIS DISTINCTIVE NARRATIVE STYLE AND AFFECTION FOR THE REGION, MR. SEBAK WILL HOST THE PODCAST THAT HIGHLIGHTS STORIES ABOUT PITTSBURGH, ITS PEOPLE, ITS HISTORY, ITS NEIGHBORHOODS, ITS SMALL BUSINESSES, ITS FOOD, ITS CHARMS, AND ALL OF ITS SURPRISES. LOCALS KNOW THE TERM GUMBAND AS "PITTSBURGHESE" FOR A RUBBER BAND. THIS PROJECT WILL CELEBRATE THE THINGS THAT PITTSBURGHERS LIKE AND APPRECIATE.EACH EPISODE OF GUMBANDS MAY CAPTURE AUDIO AND VIDEO CONTENT. A TOTAL OF 24 PODCASTS WILL BE CREATED IN 2023 AND AVAILABLE WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS. COMPANION VIDEO PIECES WILL BE RELEASED CONCURRENTLY VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AND A GUMBANDS WEBSITE. SHORTLY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE FIRST YEAR OF GUMBANDS, A SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR BROADCAST AND STREAMING IS PLANNED.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet8,389,948
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment.........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 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 IIIClick 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 V......
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
 
No
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
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
Click to see attachment......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
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
 
 
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
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
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 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) 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 the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? 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..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
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 ...
35b
 
 
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 on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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
23
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on 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
 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
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
103
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
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
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, any disqualified person, or mine operator engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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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
26
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
25
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 on 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 on 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 on 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
PA , WV , MD
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 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:
MediumBulletMIKE WARUSZEWSKI4802 FIFTH AVENUE   PITTSBURGH,PA15213 (412) 622-1503
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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 the 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, Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) 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.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
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/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(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) DEBORAH L ACKLIN......................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO
50.00
.................
 
X   X       289,954 0 25,790
(2) NANCY BARRY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(3) GEORGIA BERNER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(4) MARCELA BOHM-VELEZ......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(5) DEBRA L CAPLAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(6) DOROTHY DAVIS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(7) JEFFREY DAVIS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(8) LISA DONOVAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(9) MARY ANN DUNHAM......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(10) CHRISTINE FULTON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(11) JOSH KNAUER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(12) JOE MANICH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(13) W THOMAS MCGOUGH JR......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(14) INEZ K MILES......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(15) GAIL NOVAK MOSITES......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(16) CARL MOULTON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(17) CASSANDRA PAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
 
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/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(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) CONOR PLATT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(19) LOURDES SANCHEZ RIDGE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(20) GREGORY SCOTT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(21) CAROLINE WEST........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(22) MILDRED S MYERS........................................................................
CHAIR
1.00
.......................  
X   X       0 0 0
(23) JONATHAN ROSENSON........................................................................
VICE CHAIR
1.00
.......................  
X   X       0 0 0
(24) DAVID THUMA........................................................................
VICE CHAIR
1.00
.......................  
X   X       0 0 0
(25) JAMES SINGER........................................................................
VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY
1.00
.......................  
X   X       0 0 0
(26) ROBERT MCCUTCHEON........................................................................
TREASURER
1.00
.......................  
X   X       0 0 0
(27) MIKE WARUSZEWSKI........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
50.00
.......................  
    X       140,611 0 39,645
(28) LILLI MOSCO........................................................................
CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER
50.00
.......................  
      X     159,940 0 21,284
(29) RICHARD SEBAK........................................................................
PRODUCER
50.00
.......................  
        X   124,992 0 19,364
(30) JODY DOHERTY........................................................................
VP OF CORPORATE & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
40.00
.......................  
        X   105,417 0 37,770
(31) PAUL BYERS........................................................................
ENGINEERING CHIEF
50.00
.......................  
        X   118,241 0 19,909
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 939,155 0 163,762
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 MediumBullet6
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
WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

ONE GUEST STREET
BOSTON,MA02135
MEMBERSHIP DATA SYSTEM 825,492
DONOR DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES LLC

141 UNION BLVD SUITE 300
LAKEWOOD,CO80228
DOOR TO DOOR CANVASSING 202,666
AEG MANAGEMENT

1001 FIFTH AVE
PITTSBURGH,PA15219
TICKET MANAGEMENT 137,034
RUTHRAUFF

PO BOX 645404
PITTSBURGH,PA152645404
REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BLDG 110,118
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet4
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 5,716,698
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 3,245,732
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 1,358,396
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 10,320,826
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a UNDERWRITING REVENUE 515100 1,874,059 1,874,059    
b FILM ACADEMY REVENUE 515100 103,088 103,088    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 1,977,147
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 298,703     298,703
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 48,424     48,424
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   994,932 6a
b Less: rental expenses   229,159 6b
c Rental income or (loss)   765,773 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 765,773   48,105 717,668
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   4,943,521 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   4,829,486 7b
c Gain or (loss)   114,035 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 114,035     114,035
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 23,129
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 3,848
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 19,281 19,281    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 13,544,189 1,996,428 48,105 1,178,830
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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 domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 986,862 271,661 420,189 295,012
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........ 3,755,345 3,138,821 305,364 311,160
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 206,142 139,671 37,031 29,440
9 Other employee benefits ....... 673,018 428,757 144,953 99,308
10 Payroll taxes ........... 353,627 252,120 52,154 49,353
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 61,468   61,468  
c Accounting ........... 69,817   69,817  
d Lobbying ........... 49,135   49,135  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 1,028,138 1,028,138
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 132,758 84,109 13,964 34,685
12 Advertising and promotion .... 332,830 155,724 38,754 138,352
13 Office expenses ....... 643,182 318,136 93,035 232,011
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 353,540 154,471 199,069  
17 Travel ............ 140,653 118,205 15,926 6,522
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 603,469 427,330 96,928 79,211
23 Insurance ... 35,382   35,382  
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 ACQUISITION 1,874,278 1,848,385   25,893
b EQUIPMENT RENTAL & MAIN 730,239 317,599 382,830 29,810
c POSTAGE/SHIPPING/MAILER 314,910 292,033 5,671 17,206
d PRODUCTION 253,841 248,614 5,227  
e All other expenses 272,289 194,312 30,674 47,303
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 12,870,923 8,389,948 2,057,571 2,423,404
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 1,713,233 1 308,371
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 3,555,374 2 1,422,466
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 2,372,583 3 2,192,711
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 353,660 4 481,502
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 140,499 9 242,089
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 25,984,865
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 22,071,328 4,244,294 10c 3,913,537
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 14,480,966 11 15,637,620
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 26,860,609 16 24,198,296
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 1,529,577 17 1,659,245
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 201,303 19 77,315
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 any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  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   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 1,730,880 26 1,736,560
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 12,612,831 27 12,106,177
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 12,516,898 28 10,355,559
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 25,129,729 32 22,461,736
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 26,860,609 33 24,198,296
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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
13,544,189
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
12,870,923
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
673,266
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
25,129,729
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-3,341,259
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
22,461,736
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 on
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
 
 
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Form 990 (2021)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WQED MULTIMEDIA
 
Employer identification number

25-1010296
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 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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- 10 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) 2021

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
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 failed 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) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 7,325,330 8,169,813 8,858,353 11,951,136 10,320,826 46,625,458
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 7,325,330 8,169,813 8,858,353 11,951,136 10,320,826 46,625,458
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 46,625,458
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 7,325,330 8,169,813 8,858,353 11,951,136 10,320,826 46,625,458
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,652,974 1,723,977 1,681,721 2,075,736 1,677,059 8,811,467
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.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 55,436,925
12
12
9,594,959
13
First 5 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
84.110 %
15
15
83.030 %
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
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (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) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (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 on 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
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Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, 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 lines 3b and 3c 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 box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c 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 lines 5b and 5c 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) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
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 on 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 on 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
 
 
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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 on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, 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 line 2 above, 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 lines 2a and 2b 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 on line 2a, above 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 lines 3a and 3b 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?If "Yes" or "No", 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
 
 
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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 0.015 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 0.035 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
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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 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity
2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI
). See instructions
8  
9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions
(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2021
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2021
1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
a From 2016.......  
b From 2017.......  
c From 2018.......  
d From 2019.......  
e From 2020.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2021 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2016 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2021 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2021, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.
 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2021. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2017.....  
b Excess from 2018.....  
c Excess from 2019.....  
d Excess from 2020.....  
e Excess from 2021.....  
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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
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of the organization
WQED MULTIMEDIA
 
Employer identification number

25-1010296
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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't 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.
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Name of organization
WQED MULTIMEDIA
 
Employer identification number
25-1010296
Part I
Contributors
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) (2021)
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Name of organization
WQED MULTIMEDIA
 
Employer identification number

25-1010296
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
WQED MULTIMEDIA
 
Employer identification number

25-1010296
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)

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 BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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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
WQED MULTIMEDIA
 
Employer identification number

25-1010296
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. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

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) 2018 (b) 2019 (c) 2020 (d) 2021 (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)
Yes|No
(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)? ........
 
No
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? .......................
 
No
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
Yes
 
49,135
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
49,135
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: THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT LOBBYING CONSULTANT TO PERFORM ITS LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. THE TOTAL FUNDS EXPENDED FOR THESE ACTIVITIES REPRESENTED LESS THAN 1% OF THE ORGANIZATION`S TOTAL EXEMPT PURPOSE EXPENDITURES FOR THE YEAR.
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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.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WQED MULTIMEDIA
 
Employer identification number

25-1010296
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 7/25/06, 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 FASB 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 FASB 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 FASB 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 $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" 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 .... 12,916,549 10,879,400 9,405,365 9,499,551 9,119,819
b Contributions ...     1,000,000    
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -2,452,510 2,037,149 474,035 133,187 584,400
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
      227,373 204,668
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 10,464,039 12,916,549 10,879,400 9,405,365 9,499,551
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet47.230 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet50.030 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet2.740 %
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 .....   300 300
b Buildings ....   7,057,238 5,521,342 1,535,896
c Leasehold improvements   9,801,057 7,825,857 1,975,200
d Equipment ....   9,126,270 8,724,129 402,141
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 3,913,537
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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  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
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 10,770,937
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -3,341,259
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 335,000
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 233,007
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -2,773,252
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 13,544,189
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 13,544,189
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 13,438,930
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 335,000
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 233,007
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 568,007
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 12,870,923
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 12,870,923
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: WQED'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF VARIOUS INVESTMENT FUNDS ESTABLISHED PRIMARILY FOR SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. ITS ENDOWMENT INCLUDES DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND BOARD-DESIGNATED QUASI-ENDOWMENT FUNDS. AS REQUIRED BY GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH ENDOWMENT FUNDS, INCLUDING FUNDS DESIGNATED BY WQED TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS, ARE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OR ABSENCE OF DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD 3,848. RENTAL EXPENSE 229,159.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD 3,848. RENTAL EXPENSE 229,159.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
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 arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WQED MULTIMEDIA
 
Employer identification number

25-1010296
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 10 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
 
WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
ONE GUEST STREET
 
BOSTON, MA02135
MEMBER SERVICES FUNDRAISING   No 2,246,535 825,472 1,421,063
 
DONOR DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
141 UNION BLVD STE 300
 
LAKEWOOD, CO80228
DOOR TO DOOR CANVASSING   No 472,287 202,666 269,621
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 2,718,822 1,028,138 1,690,684
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.
PA, OH, WV, MD
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 provide any additional information. See instructions.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WQED MULTIMEDIA
 
Employer identification number

25-1010296
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 on 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 on 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
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
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 nonfixed
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.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2021

Schedule J (Form 990) 2021
Page 2
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, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (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
1DEBORAH L ACKLIN
PRESIDENT AND CEO
(i)

(ii)
284,638
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0
0
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0
5,316
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0
12,915
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0
12,875
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0
315,744
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0
0
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0
2LILLI MOSCO
CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
158,416
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0
0
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0
1,524
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0
8,432
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0
12,852
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0
181,224
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0
0
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0
3MIKE WARUSZEWSKI
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
140,431
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0
0
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0
180
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0
7,850
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0
31,795
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0
180,256
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0
0
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0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2021

Schedule J (Form 990) 2021
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WQED MULTIMEDIA
 
Employer identification number

25-1010296
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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 IN JANUARY 2022, WQED ACQUIRED STEELTOWN FILM ACADEMY ASSETS, AND SIX MONTHS LATER LAUNCHED WQED FILM ACADEMY AND WQED FILMMAKERS. THE ACQUISITION CAME FROM A PLACE OF ALIGNMENT OF MISSIONS AND VISIONS, AS FILM ACADEMY AND FILMMAKERS ARE FOCUSED ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION, SERVING BOTH A STUDENT POPULATION, AS WELL AS ASPIRING AND PROFESSIONAL FILMMAKERS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: AS MENTIONED ABOVE, WQED HAS BEEN HELPING TO ADDRESS QUESTIONS AND BUILD TRUST IN THE COVID-19 VACCINE IN THE COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY THE VIRUS. AS EVERYONE SEEKS TO RETURN TO "NORMAL," MANY COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND THOSE IMPACTED BY ECONOMIC DISTRESS FIND THEMSELVES IN FAMILIAR AND UNWELCOME TERRITORY. WQED'S "A MATTER OF TRUST" SERIES OF SHORT VIDEOS SPEAK DIRECTLY TO OUR COMMUNITIES AND FEATURE AUTHENTIC VOICES WHO SHARE MESSAGES TO BUILD TRUST AND SAVE LIVES. TWO EPISODES OF THE SERIES WERE PRODUCED IN SPANISH DURING 2022: A MATTER OF TRUST (EPISODE 4) "INFORMATION UTIL" / USEFUL INFORMATION A MATTER OF TRUST (EPISODE 9) "VEN A CASA SAN JOS Y VACNATE!" / COME TO CASA SAN JOSE AND GET VACCINATED! IN ADDITION, WQED REBROADCAST THE ROBOT DOCTOR WITH THE ADDITION OF AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL). IN 2020, WQED AND ROBOTWITS' PARTNERED TO PROVIDE AN EIGHT-EPISODE TELEVISION SERIES TO EXTEND ROBOTICS AND MATHEMATICS LESSONS TO STUDENTS WHO MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET. THE EIGHT 14-MINUTE EPISODES HAVE NOW BEEN ENHANCED WITH THE ADDITION OF ASL THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. EACH EPISODE IS A TEACHING MODULE THAT INCLUDES A LESSON ASSIGNMENT. PARTICIPATING TEACHERS CAN USE THE SERIES AS PART OF THEIR CURRICULUM IN THE CLASSROOM. MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS WQED REMAINS COMMITTED TO EXPLORING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF MENTAL HEALTH, EXAMINING DIFFERENT ILLNESSES AND DISORDERS, FOCUSING ON NEW RESEARCH AND TREATMENT, AND INTRODUCING PEOPLE WHO SHARE THEIR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES. THE MULTI-PLATFORM PROJECT IS INTENDED TO RAISE AWARENESS, SHOWCASE POSITIVE OUTCOMES AND ABOVE ALL, END STIGMA. PLANS FOR DOCUMENTARY-LENGTH AND SHORT FEATURE VIDEOS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD TO BE PRODUCED BY WQED, WITH VITAL INPUT FROM COMMUNITY INCLUDE: ALONE: ISOLATION HURTS, A 30-MINUTE DOCUMENTARY EXPLORING MENTAL HEALTH AND ISOLATION, MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE STAUNTON FARM FOUNDATION, IS PLANNED FOR A FEBRUARY 2023 PREMIERE. SOCIAL ISOLATION HAS LONG BEEN KNOWN TO AFFECT MENTAL HEALTH, BUT NEW INFORMATION SHOWS IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF POOR PHYSICAL HEALTH AND EARLY DEATH. THE COVID PANDEMIC ONLY MADE THINGS WORSE WITH AN ALARMING SPIKE IN TEENAGE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. THE DOCUMENTARY WILL BECOME PART OF WQED'S MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS INITIATIVE AT WWW.WQED.ORG/MENTALHEALTH WHERE VIEWERS WILL FIND A COLLECTION OF RELATED DOCUMENTARIES AND SHORT FEATURES, INCLUDING THE LONG SHADOW OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, BEFORE STAGE FOUR: CONFRONTING EARLY PSYCHOSIS, AND LOSING LAMBERT: A JOURNEY THROUGH SURVIVAL AND HOPE. ALONE: ISOLATION HURTS WILL ALSO BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR SELECT COMMUNITY SCREENINGS. WQED EDUCATION WILL BE OFFERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTING TOOLKITS TO PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATORS, USING CLIPS AND EXPERIENCES FROM THE DOCUMENTARY. ELEVATING RARELY SHARED AND DIVERSE STORIES A NEW WQED DOCUMENTARY EXPLORING THE SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES OF NAVIGATING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER BEYOND CHILDHOOD WILL AIR WITH SUPPORT FROM HIGHMARK BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD. ACCORDING TO THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL, 1 IN EVERY 44 CHILDREN IS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. AUTISM: AGING OUT, A NEW WQED DOCUMENTARY, WILL ADDRESS AN OFTEN-OVERLOOKED REALITY: CHILDREN WITH AUTISM GROW UP TO BE ADULTS WITH AUTISMAND THEY "AGE OUT" OF SERVICES THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN PROVIDED THROUGH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. THE DOCUMENTARY, WEB EXTRAS AND RESOURCES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT WQED.ORG/AUTISM. THE PROGRAM WILL BE PRODUCED WITH SENSITIVITY TO SENSORY PROCESSING ISSUES EXPERIENCED BY SOME PEOPLE WITH AUTISM. WQED WILL PREMIERE A NEW DOCUMENTARY AND LOCAL SCREENING EVENT ON AMERICA'S FIRST EMT SERVICE TITLED FREEDOM HOUSE AMBULANCE: THE FIRST RESPONDERS. IT WILL REVEAL THE HISTORY OF AMERICA'S FIRST EMT SERVICE THAT BEGAN IN INNER-CITY PITTSBURGH IN 1967. COMPRISED SOLELY OF BLACK MEN AND WOMEN RECRUITED FROM THE CITY'S HILL DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD, THE PARAMEDICS OF FREEDOM HOUSE AMBULANCE BECAME TRAILBLAZERS IN PROVIDING PRE-HOSPITAL AND CPR CARE. FREEDOM HOUSE WAS INITIALLY CONCEIVED TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF PITTSBURGH'S AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY WHO OFTEN TIMES COULD NOT RELY ON POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS DURING AN EMERGENCY. THEIR GROUNDBREAKING WORK BECAME THE BASIS FOR ALL PARAMEDICS TRAINING IN THE COUNTRY. HOWEVER, DESPITE ITS SUCCESS, RACISM AND POWER DYNAMICS IN PITTSBURGH EVENTUALLY SHUT DOWN FREEDOM HOUSE, LEAVING ITS LEGACY ALMOST LOST TO HISTORY. WITH RARE ARCHIVAL IMAGES, THE DOCUMENTARY FEATURES THE VISIONARY STORY FROM AN ORIGINAL FOUNDER, COMPELLING REFLECTIONS OF SURVIVING PARAMEDICS, REMEMBRANCES OF THE WORLD-RENOWNED DOCTORS WHO TRAINED THEM, AND MEMORIES OF LIFELONG HILL DISTRICT RESIDENTS WHO WERE THERE WHEN THE FREEDOM HOUSE AMBULANCES HIT THE STREETS. A LOCAL SCREENING WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE HILL DISTRICT AND FEATURE A PANEL OF KEY MEMBERS OF THE FREEDOM HOUSE COMMUNITY AND ORIGINAL TEAM, INCLUDING MITCHELL J. BROWN, GEORGE MCCARY, AND JOHN MOON. THE PANEL WILL ALSO FEATURE PHIL HALLEN, ONE OF THE ORIGINAL FOUNDERS OF FREEDOM HOUSE. REMEMBERING PITTSBURGH'S CHINATOWN IT WAS A THRIVING PART OF DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH BUT NOT EVERYONE KNOWS THE HISTORY OF THIS TINY CHINESE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY ONCE LOCATED BETWEEN GRANT AND ROSS STREETS. THE 1920S USHERED IN THE BEGINNING OF ITS DISAPPEARANCE - LARGELY BECAUSE OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MAJOR ROADWAY, THE BOULEVARD OF THE ALLIES. TODAY, THE POPULAR CHINATOWN INN RESTAURANT IS THE ONLY SIGNIFICANT REMNANT OF A BYGONE ERA. WQED WILL TRACE THE HISTORY OF PITTSBURGH'S CHINATOWN AND RECOUNT HOW A NEW GENERATION OF ASIAN AMERICANS IS REMEMBERING THIS LANDMARK SITE IN THIS NEW DIGITAL DOC.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: WQED'S EFFORTS SEEK TO CONNECT MORE PEOPLE CONNECT WITH CAREER EDUCATION AND JOB INFORMATION, LEVERAGING OUR REACH IN THE COMMUNITY AND OUR REPUTATION AS A TRUSTED SOURCE. WQED WILL DEVELOP NEW, INNOVATIVE CAREER-FOCUSED PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN, YOUTH AND EDUCATORS IN OUR REGION. THROUGH CONTENT THAT IS BOTH EDUCATIONAL AND INSPIRATIONAL, WQED WILL HELP PEOPLE TO LEARN THE SKILLS, AS WELL AS THE WIDE ARRAY OF OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR REGION, SO THAT THEY CAN PREPARE FOR THE CAREER THAT IS RIGHT FOR THEM. GOALS FOR THE FJ-WT PROJECT IN THE YEAR AHEAD INCLUDE PROVIDING CONTENT ACROSS WQED CHANNELS THAT SERVE TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE OPPORTUNITIES AND THE GAPS THAT EXIST IN THE REGION'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT LANDSCAPE. NEW CONTENT, NEW EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES THAT REACH AT LEAST 3,000 NEW STUDENTS, A REVAMPED WEBSITE WITH INCREASED ENGAGEMENT, INCREASING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO DELIVER WQED RESOURCES INTO NEIGHBORHOODS, ADDING 150 LINKS TO FJ-WT WEB RESOURCES FROM AREA ORGANIZATIONS THESE ARE THE METRICS THAT WE WILL BE TRACKING TO MEASURE SUCCESS. EDUCATION IS AT THE CENTER OF WQED'S MISSION. FREE AND ONGOING ACCESS TO PBS KIDS PROGRAMMING IS AT ITS CORE. PARENTS AND EDUCATORS DESIRE PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES THAT SPARK CURIOSITY, INSPIRE CREATIVITY, AND ENGAGE LEARNERS IN INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCES THAT ENCOURAGE LEARNING WITHIN SCHOOLS, BUT THAT ALSO PAVE THE WAY FOR IMPACTFUL OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME AS WELL. BUILDING ON PBS KIDS AND ITS HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL CONTENT, INFORMED BY RESEARCH THAT INSPIRES, ENGAGES, AND ENTERTAINS LEARNERS OF ALL AGESWHEREVER LEARNING IS HAPPENING, WQED WILL CONTINUE TO EXPAND ITS COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES THAT ARE CAREFULLY DESIGNED TO WORK FOR CHILDREN AND IMPROVE THEIR LEARNING OUTCOMES. WQED IS ONE OF 10 PUBLIC MEDIA STATIONS PARTICIPATING IN THE 2020-2025 READY TO LEARN INITIATIVE. CENTERED IN UNDERSTANDING LOCAL ASSETS AND NEEDS, WQED IS COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN WASHINGTON, PA, TO DEVELOP AND BUILD A "LEARNING NEIGHBORHOOD" THAT FOSTERS A COMMUNITY-WIDE CULTURE OF LEARNING AT HOME, IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND WITHIN LOCAL SYSTEMS AND SPACES. WQED IS WORKING TO EXPOSE YOUNG CHILDREN TO CAREER AND WORKFORCE OPTIONS, AND HELP THEM TO BUILD VITAL "WORLD OF WORK" SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND MINDSETS. TODAY'S CHILDREN FACE A FUTURE FILLED WITH UNPRECEDENTED UNCERTAINTY DUE A RAPIDLY EVOLVING GLOBAL ECONOMY AND THE CONTINUING IMPACT OF COVID-19. IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER TO EQUIP CHILDREN WITH THE SKILLS AND WAYS OF THINKING THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE THEIR FUTURE. THIS EFFORT IS ALSO EMPOWERING AND EQUIPPING PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND GROWTH IN ORDER TO PUT CHILDREN ON A PATH TO LIFETIME SUCCESS. THE PROJECT EMPHASIZES PARENT ENGAGEMENT, INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING AND BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN CHILDREN'S DIGITAL PLAY AND OFFLINE ACTIVITIES. IT ALSO HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF MEETING CHILDREN AND PARENTS/CAREGIVERS WHERE THEY ARE ACROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS AND PHYSICAL SPACES TO SUPPORT ANYTIME, ANYWHERE LEARNING, INCLUDING THROUGH INNOVATIVE AVENUES OF DISTRIBUTION, ACCESS, AND REACH. WQED'S "LEARNING NEIGHBORHOOD" IN WASHINGTON, PA, AS MENTIONED ABOVE, WQED HAS COLLABORATED WITH FOUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS: WYLANDVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE CANON-MCMILLAN SCHOOL DISTRICT; CITY MISSION, WHICH HAS SHELTERED, HEALED, AND RESTORED THE HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR 80 YEARS; THE FRANK SARRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY IN CANONSBURG; AND BLUEPRINTS, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES 20,000 RESIDENTS IN GREENE COUNTY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, AND WEST VIRGINIA, ENABLING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO ATTAIN THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, MOTIVATIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT, TO CREATE A READY-TO-LEARN "LEARNING NEIGHBORHOOD." THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH IS A FIFTH PARTNER, PROVIDING EVALUATION FOR WQED'S WORK IN ORDER TO DEVELOP THE MOST EFFECTIVE PROGRAMMING FOR THE COMMUNITY. FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR, WQED IS FACILITATING A "LEARNING NEIGHBORHOOD" MAP OF CAREERS WITH WYLANDVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND AREA BUSINESSES. STUDENTS WILL INTERVIEW BUSINESS PEOPLE WITH QUESTIONS THEY DEVELOP THAT WILL BE FILMED. THEY WILL CREATE A VISUAL MAP OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH QR CODES THAT LEAD BACK TO THEIR INTERVIEWS. IN ADDITION, WQED IS DEVELOPING A FOUR-PART PODCAST HIGHLIGHTING THE TOOLS USED BY DIFFERENT CAREERS (E.G. HAIR STYLISTS, DOCTORS, AND GARDENERS USE SCISSORS). FINALLY, PLANS ARE UNDERWAY TO DEVELOP A FAMILY LEARNING EXPERIENCE WHILE SHOPPING AT CITY MISSION THRIFT STORES AND FOOD BANK. WQED CONTINUES TO WORK TO EXPAND ITS "LEARNING NEIGHBORHOOD" APPROACH TO OTHER LOCAL COMMUNITIES. WQED IS WORKING TO TEAM UP WITH ADDITIONAL LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO BRING TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND FAMILIES SMARTSCHOOLS. WQED CREATED THE SMARTSCHOOLS PROGRAM TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF RESEARCH-BASED PBS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. TAILORED TO FIT THE NEEDS OF EACH SCHOOL, WQED'S EDUCATION TEAM PARTNERS WITH EDUCATORS TO INFUSE PROVEN PBS PROGRAMMING INTO IN-SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL, AND AT-HOME LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS. THE SMARTSCHOOLS APPROACH EMPOWERS TEACHERS BY TRAINING THEM TO DELIVER INNOVATIVE, IMPACTFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN THE CLASSROOM USING FREE AND TRUSTED CONTENT FROM PBS. CURRENTLY, WQED REACHES 82 PERCENT OF CHILDREN BELOW THE AGE OF EIGHT IN ITS VIEWING AREA. TO INCREASE THE HOME-SCHOOL CONNECTION, WQED'S SMARTSCHOOLS PROGRAM PROVIDES CORRESPONDING FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO INCREASE LEARNING SUPPORT AND CONTINUITY. NOT ALL ADULTS HAVE HAD POSITIVE EXPERIENCES WITH SCHOOL OR SEE THEMSELVES AS "GOOD AT IT," PARTICULARLY IN STEM SUBJECTS. PBS CHARACTERS AND CONTENT MAKE LEARNING ABOUT THESE SUBJECTS MORE APPROACHABLE AND LESS INTIMIDATING. SMARTSCHOOLS REIMAGINE EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC MEDIA PARTNERSHIP BY PROVIDING AN ACCESSIBLE, SUSTAINABLE MODEL FOR STUDENTS TO ACQUIRE THE SKILLS AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS. WQED'S GOAL IS TO EXPAND ITS STABLE OF 15 SMARTSCHOOLS BY ADDING FIVE MORE IN THE YEAR AHEAD. WQED PLANS TO EXPAND INQUIRE WITHIN, A PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN TWO KEY COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONSWQED AND LOCAL LIBRARIES, WITH A GOAL TO REACH A TOTAL OF 50 PARTNER LIBRARIES. INQUIRE WITHIN ASPIRES TO RE-IMAGINE MEDIA-FIRST PARTNERSHIPS THAT CREATE IMPACTFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN LEARNING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. IT EMPOWERS LIBRARIANS TO CREATE INNOVATIVE, IMAGINATIVE PROGRAMMING USING RESEARCHED-BASED, PARENT-TRUSTED CONTENT FROM PBS. INQUIRE WITHIN LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER 2016 AT PETERS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, PA AND NOW INCLUDES 44 LIBRARIES THROUGHOUT PENNSYLVANIA, OHIO AND WEST VIRGINIA. WQED IS WORKING WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL LIBRARY PARTNERS TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT PBS-THEMED CURRICULUM THAT LEVERAGES PUBLIC TRUST WITH A THIRST FOR INNOVATION IN SERVICE OF 21ST-CENTURY LEARNERS BY DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE THAT CAN EXPERIMENT, LEAD AND SUSTAIN A NEW APPROACH TO "EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC MEDIA." COLLABORATING LIBRARIES CHOOSE FROM A MENU OF PROGRAM OPTIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LEARNING WORKSHOPS; DESIGN LIVES HERE; SCREENINGS AND PREMIERES OF BELOVED PBS SHOWS; AND PARENT APP-A-THONS WHERE ALL PARENTS RECEIVE FREE PBS APPS ON THEIR SMART DEVICE AND COACHING ON HOW TO USE THEM WITH THEIR CHILD. WQED, IN TURN, PROVIDES THE COLLATERAL, ADVERTISING, TRAINING, MEDIA AND MATERIALS SPECIFIC TO CONDUCTING THE PROGRAMS. INQUIRE WITHIN IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND A LOVE OF LEARNING THROUGH HANDS-ON, FAMILY-CENTERED ACTIVITIES. WQED WILL CONTINUE ITS ANNUAL WQED WRITERS CONTEST IN FY 2022, ENCOURAGING KIDS IN GRADES K-3 TO SUBMIT ORIGINAL STORIES WITH THE THEME "WRITE MY FUTURE." IT ENCOURAGES KIDS TO USE THEIR CREATIVITY TO WRITE A STORY ABOUT WHERE THEY SEE THEMSELVES IN THE FUTURE. WQED HAS BEEN ABLE TO REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, AND FAMILIES ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO WRITE ABOUT THEIR GOALS AND SUBMIT THEIR ORIGINAL STORIES AND ILLUSTRATIONS. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CRITICAL TO THE MISSION OF WQED'S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AS IT ENGAGES CHILDREN IN WRITING AND ILLUSTRATING, INCLUDES PARENTS AND TEACHERS IN THE CREATIVE PROCESS, AND EMPHASIZES THE RELEVANCE OF ALL LITERACY ACTIVITIES IN A CHILD'S LIFE. IN THE PAST 14 YEARS, WQED HAS RECEIVED MORE THAN 14,000 STORY ENTRIES, HAS PROVIDED TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS WITH RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THEIR STUDENTS, IMPACTED THOUSANDS OF WQED VIEWERS AND PROVIDED A WEBSITE FULL OF INFORMATION THAT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS AND ARMS ADULTS WITH RELEVANT LITERACY INFORMATION. PARTNERING WITH WQED THIS YEAR ARE THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH AND THE AMELIA MILES FOUNDATION.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: WQED WILL CONTINUE ITS DESIGN LIVES HERE STEM EDUCATION INITIATIVE, AN INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN WQED MULTIMEDIA AND THE ENGINEERS' SOCIETY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. IT IS A SEMESTER-LONG ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE THAT EQUIPS TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES WITHIN THEIR SCHOOL, LIBRARIES OR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, AND PAIRS THEM WITH PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS TO SERVE AS MENTORS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WQED PROVIDES PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS A SUPPLY BOX WITH ENGINEERING CHALLENGES INSPIRED BY THE POPULAR PBS KIDS PROGRAM AND WEBSITE, DESIGN SQUAD NATION. SCHOOLS WHO PARTICIPATE ARE DIVERSE PUBLIC, PAROCHIAL AND PRIVATE AND HAVE THE OPTION OF MAKING THIS PART OF THEIR SCHOOL DAY OR AN EXTENDED PROGRAM. EACH SPRING, ALL THE PARTICIPANTS COME TOGETHER FOR A DAY OF ENGINEERING CHALLENGES, AT THE "INVENTION CONVENTION." THERE, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE PAIRED WITH OTHER PARTICIPANTS THEY DO NOT KNOW. THEY WILL COLLABORATE TO COMPLETE THREE NEW AND DIFFERENT ENGINEERING CHALLENGES AS A TEAM. IN THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR, WQED EXPECTS TO SURPASS THE OUTPUTS OF ITS 2021-2022 PROGRAM THAT REACHED: 17 SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES IN THREE COUNTIES THAT PARTICIPATED 827 TOTAL STUDENTS WERE GIVEN SUPPLIES TO COMPLETE THE CHALLENGES 20 TEACHERS PARTICIPATED DESIGN LIVES HERE CULMINATING VIRTUAL EVENT FOR SCHOOLS INVOLVED: 27+ VOLUNTEERS 88 TOTAL NUMBER PEOPLE WHO LOGGED ON FOR THE MULTI SCHOOL EVENT ON MARCH 27 (MANY OF THESE WERE CLASSROOMS; THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT IS HIGHER) LAUREL HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL HAD ITS OWN EVENT DAY ON MAY 6, 2022, WITH 150 STUDENTS PARTICIPATING DESIGN LIVES HERE CULMINATING VIRTUAL EVENT FOR LIBRARIES, APRIL 28, HAD: 4 PARTICIPANTS (LIBRARIES) LOGGED ON FOR THE VIRTUAL EVENT THE WQED FILM ACADEMY (WFA) PROGRAM INTRODUCES MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO FILMMAKING AS A CAREER PATH. THEY CAN EXPLORE THE WORLD OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND FILM, DEVELOP THEIR CREATIVITY, AND GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH INDUSTRY-STANDARD EQUIPMENT. WFA'S DIVERSE TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS EDUCATE, GUIDE AND MENTOR THE STUDENTS. TEACHING ARTISTS ALSO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO LEAD WORKSHOPS AND/OR SEMESTER-LONG CLASSES IN DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS. THEY ALSO OFFER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL CONSULTATION TO ENHANCE EDUCATORS' DIGITAL MEDIA SKILLS, ASSISTING IN CHOOSING EQUIPMENT OR EMBEDDING DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION INTO EXISTING CURRICULUM. WFA OFFERS IN-HOUSE (AT ITS OAKLAND STUDIOS), AFTER-SCHOOL SEMESTERS THREE TIMES PER YEAR WITH STANDARDS-ALIGNED CURRICULUM PLUS OVER 100 HOURS OF HANDS-ON AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING. TEEN PARTICIPANTS MOVE THROUGH THE LEARNING AND INTERN LEVELS, MASTERING EQUIPMENT, CREATING FILMS, UNDERSTANDING THE INDUSTRY, UNDERGOING PEER MENTORSHIP TRAINING AND SKILLS TESTING. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION LEADS TO THE TEEN FILM CREW, A PAID JOB PITCHING AND CREATING CONTENT FOR THE REEL TEENS PITTSBURGH PROGRAM ON YOUTUBE, AS WELL AS WORKING WITH REAL-WORLD CLIENTS. REEL TEENS HAS WON THREE MID-ATLANTIC EMMY AWARDS. ITS CONTENT CONSISTENTLY RECEIVES ENTRY AND PLACEMENT AT NATIONAL FILM FESTIVALS, PROVIDING LAURELS FOR STUDENTS' RESUMES AND COLLEGE APPLICATIONS. WFA'S CURRICULUM AND TIERED APPROACH PREPARES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION OR TRANSITION INTO THE INDUSTRY, WITH SUPPORT IN ACHIEVING PLACEMENT IN COLLEGE, FURTHER SKILLS TRAINING, OR WORK OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM FOLLOWS BEST PRACTICES IN CREATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, BY PROVIDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ITS PROGRAMS; EXAMINING AND CHALLENGING INEQUITY; TEACHING COMPASSION AND CITIZENSHIP; AND OFFERING STEPPED PROGRAMS OVER A SUSTAINED PERIOD FOR DEEPER LEARNING AND STRONGER CRITICAL THINKING. IT ALSO PREPARES STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN LIFE BY PROVIDING CORE SKILLS TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, MEALS, AND A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE SPACE TO ELEVATE THEIR VOICES. STUDENTS ENROLLED VIRTUALLY RECEIVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES. THEY ARE SENT AT-HOME FILM KITS TO KEEP AND TO USE FOR HANDS-ON TRAINING. THE WFA FILM ACADEMY'S ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO ELEVATE PITTSBURGH AS A HUB WHERE DIVERSE FILMMAKERS, BOTH FLEDGLING AND EXPERIENCED ARTISTS, CAN COLLABORATE, CREATE, SUCCEED AND THRIVE. METRICS OF SUCCESS FOR THE 2023 PROGRAM YEAR, INCLUDE: ANNUAL IN-PERSON FILM ACADEMY SESSIONS WILL AVERAGE 30 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PER SESSION. VIRTUAL PROGRAM ENGAGEMENT WILL AVERAGE 30 STUDENTS PER YEAR. WQED WILL GROW WFA THROUGH WQED'S NETWORK OF EDUCATORS AND LIBRARIANS TO PROVIDE WFA MEDIA ARTS CURRICULUM AT THREE NEW SITES ACROSS THE REGION. STUDENTS WILL HEAR FROM THREE INDUSTRY-PROFESSIONAL GUEST SPEAKERS PER SESSION AND GO ON ONE FIELD TRIP TO AN INDUSTRY-RELATED LOCATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REVIEWS A COPY OF THE DRAFT FORM 990. UPON THEIR REVIEW, THE FINANCE, BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REVIEWS AN ONLINE COPY POSTED TO THE BOARD PORTAL. A QUOROM OF THE COMMITTEE DISCUSSES AND APPROVES THE RETURN IN A CONFERENCE CALL OR MEETING. SUBSEQUENT TO APPROVAL BY THE FINANCE, BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD REVIEW THE FINAL 990 BY ACCESSING THE BOARD PORTAL BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EVERY YEAR EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A NEW CONFLICTS QUESTIONNAIRE WHICH ADDRESSES ALL THE POINTS IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE FORMS ARE REVIEWED AND MONITORED BY FINANCIAL MANEGEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 WQED MULTIMEDIA IS A PUBLIC TV AND RADIO OPERATOR OF WHICH THERE IS A LARGER NETWORK; THEREFORE BASED ON THE TYPE AND DEMOGRAPHICS, THERE IS COMPARABLE COMPENSATION AVAILABLE ON AN ONGOING BASIS. EVERY THREE OR FOUR YEARS, OR AS DEEMED NECESSARY, AN INDEPENDENT SALARY CONSULTANT DOES A SURVEY TO MAKE SURE THAT COMPENSATION IS WITHIN THE MARKET RANGE OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ANNUALLY FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND ALSO APPROVES A SUM OF MONEY THAT CAN BE USED FOR GENERAL STAFF RAISES IF APPLICABLE. COMPENSATION AMOUNTS FOR GENERAL STAFF ARE AGREED UPON BY DEPARTMENT HEADS AND HUMAN RESOURCES USING THE FINDINGS OF THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT AND COMPARABLE DATA FOR SIMILAR ORANIZATIONS AS A GUIDELINE. ALL COMPENSATION AMOUNTS ARE BASED ON MARKET RATES AND ARE DETERMINED TO BE REASONABLE.
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 WRITTEN REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, QUESTION 2C, OVERSIGHT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT: THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE EITHER ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.
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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.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WQED MULTIMEDIA
 
Employer identification number

25-1010296
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Total income


(e)
End-of-year assets


(f)
Direct controlling
entity

(1) WQED PRODUCTIONS LLC
4802 FIFTH AVE
PITTSBURGH,PA15213
01-0682712
EDUCATIONAL MEDIA PA     N/A
(2) WQED STEELTOWN INCUBATOR LLC
4802 FIFTH AVE
PITTSBURGH,PA15213
46-3202196
MEDIA PA     N/A








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












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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
 
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
 
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
 
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
 
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
 
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
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