Form990


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)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2024 , and ending 06-30-2025
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1225 S CLARK STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ARLINGTON, VA22202
D Employer identification number

52-0899215
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 744,724,568
F Name and address of principal officer:
PAULA A KERGER
1225 S CLARK STREET
ARLINGTON,VA22202
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.PBS.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1969
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE (PBS), INCORPORATED IN 1969, IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ITS MEMBER STATIONS, SERVES THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WITH PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, USING MEDIA TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, ENTERTAIN, AND EXPRESS A DIVERSITY OF PERSPECTIVES.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 25
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 24
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 662
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 40
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,255,202
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 779,629
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 271,289,329 381,638,874
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 230,576,120 245,066,103
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 10,731,693 17,661,828
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 45,580,633 52,218,972
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 558,177,775 696,585,777
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 7,996,432 8,276,533
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 106,277,996 108,342,326
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 51,012    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 436,377,324 467,864,384
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 550,651,752 584,483,243
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 7,526,023 112,102,534
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 654,554,638 752,838,793
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 233,232,474 233,609,017
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 421,322,164 519,229,776
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE (PBS), INCORPORATED IN 1969, IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ITS MEMBER STATIONS SERVES THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WITH PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, USING MEDIA TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, ENTERTAIN AND EXPRESS A DIVERSITY OF PERSPECTIVES.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 435,657,512 including grants of $ 2,069,209 ) (Revenue $ 126,539,004 )
CONTENT AND PROMOTION - A CORE FUNCTION UNDER PBS'S MISSION AS A MULTI-PLATFORM MEDIA ORGANIZATION AND REPRESENTS COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DIVERSE CONTENT OFFERED TO ITS 151-MEMBER PUBLIC TELEVISION LICENSEES. PBS'S WIDE ARRAY OF CONTENT EXPANDS THE MINDS OF CHILDREN, INCLUDES DOCUMENTARIES THAT ENLIGHTEN THE PUBLIC ON NEW WORLDS, NON-COMMERCIALIZED NEWS PROGRAMS THAT KEEP CITIZENS INFORMED ON WORLD EVENTS AND CULTURES AND PROGRAMS THAT EXPOSE AMERICA TO THE WORLDS OF MUSIC, THEATER, DANCE, AND ART. AS AMERICA'S LARGEST CLASSROOM, PBS IS AVAILABLE TO ALL OF AMERICA'S CHILDREN AND OFFERS EDUCATIONAL MEDIA THAT HELPS PREPARE CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. PBS IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING THE POWER OF MEDIA INTO THE CLASSROOM AND HELPING EDUCATORS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN NEW AND DIFFERENT WAYS. THIS EXPENSE CATEGORY ALSO REPRESENTS INSTITUTIONAL AND PROGRAM PROMOTION AND PRESS EFFORTS (CONTINUES ON SCHEDULE O)
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 76,938,082 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 1,009,254 )
DISTRIBUTION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - REPRESENTS NETWORK, MEDIA, AND SATELLITE OPERATION CENTERS HANDLING, TECHNICAL EVALUATION, AND OTHER PRE-TRANSMISSION PROCESSING OF ALL PROGRAM VIDEO; PROGRAM ORIGINATION TRANSMISSION INCLUDING OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR NEWS AND OTHER LIVE EVENT COVERAGE, AND THE SCHEDULING AND LOGGING OF ALL SATELLITE FEEDS. THIS EXPENSE CATEGORY ALSO INCLUDES OTHER TECHNICAL RESEARCH AND PLANNING, AND THE OVERSIGHT, LEASE, AND ACQUISITION OF SATELLITE CAPACITY.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 16,990,438 including grants of $ 371,248 ) (Revenue $ 120,927,062 )
MEMBER SERVICES - REPRESENTS SERVICES PROVIDED TO PBS'S MEMBER STATIONS, INCLUDING DIGITAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, DEVELOPMENT, AND COPYRIGHT ADMINISTRATION.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,666,693 including grants of $ 5,836,076 ) (Revenue $ 239,912 )
OTHER - REPRESENTS OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED TO PUBLIC BROADCASTING STATIONS AND PRODUCERS FROM CABLE AND LICENSE FEE REVENUE RECEIVED FROM CABLE AND SATELLITE PROVIDERS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 820,231 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 48,569,843 )
VENTURES - REPRESENTS ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH MARKETING AND SELLING PROGRAMS ACROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS, INCLUDING SUBSCRIPTION VIDEO-ON-DEMAND, DIGITAL CONTENT, PRODUCING AND MANUFACTURING PHYSICAL GOODS SUCH AS DVD AND BLU-RAY PRODUCTS AND PROGRAM-RELATED PRODUCTS; THE LICENSING, DEVELOPMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION OF INTERACTIVE PRODUCTS; THE LICENSING OF VIDEO CONTENT TO COMMERCIAL ONLINE AND MOBILE SERVICE PROVIDERS; AND ONLINE SPONSORSHIP ACTIVITIES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 8,486,924 including grants of $ 5,836,076 ) (Revenue $ 48,809,755 )
4e Total program service expenses538,072,956
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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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 I.............
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
List of Attached Documents:
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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
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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 I.........................
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 II....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III..............
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 IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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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
List of Attached Documents:
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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
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11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
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
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11d
Yes
 
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
List of Attached Documents:
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII......................
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
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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. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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.....Click to see attachment
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21
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part IV
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
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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
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 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..Click to see attachment
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29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
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
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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
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34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
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35b
Yes
 
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.............
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 VI
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
501
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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Form 990 (2024)
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Part V
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
662
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
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:
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
Yes
 
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, or any disqualified or other person 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
 
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
25
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
24
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
No
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
VA
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:
KATIE GOLDEN VPCONTROLLER1225 S CLARK STREET   ARLINGTON,VA22202 (703) 739-5000
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 7
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, box 6 of 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) Paula A Kerger......................................................................
President & CEO
 32.0
.................
8.0 		X   X       1,471,435 0 131,462
(2) Amy Shaw......................................................................
Director
 2.0
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(3) Bob Culkeen......................................................................
Director (As of 06/25)
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(4) Carla McCabe......................................................................
Director (As of 09/24)
 1.0
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(5) Catherine Robb......................................................................
PBS Board Vice-Chair
 3.5
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(6) Chuck Hagel......................................................................
Director
 2.0
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(7) Courtney Pledger......................................................................
PBS Board Vice-Chair (THRU 05/25)
 3.5
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(8) Dolores Fernandez Alonso......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(9) Ed Ulman......................................................................
Director
 2.0
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(10) Franz Joachim......................................................................
Director (THRU 06/25)
 3.0
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(11) Geoff Sands......................................................................
Director
 2.0
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(12) Greg Petrowich......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(13) Gunjan Kedia......................................................................
Director
 3.0
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(14) Holden Thorp......................................................................
Director
 2.0
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(15) Jayme Swain......................................................................
PBS Board Vice-Chair
 3.0
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(16) Jorge Plasencia......................................................................
Director (THRU 05/25)
 1.0
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(17) Kevin Martin......................................................................
Director (THRU 09/24)
 2.0
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2024)
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Page 8
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) Larry Irving........................................................................
PBS Board Chair
 4.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) Lisa Shumate........................................................................
Director (THRU 05/25)
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) Mark Contreras........................................................................
Director
 2.0
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(21) Marvin Irby........................................................................
Director
 3.0
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(22) Maxine Clark........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) Michael Isip........................................................................
Director
 2.0
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(24) Mildred Garcia........................................................................
Director
 2.0
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(25) Rob Dunlop........................................................................
Director
 2.0
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(26) Sandra Cordova Micek........................................................................
Director
 2.0
.......................1.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) Shae Hopkins........................................................................
Director
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) Susan Goldberg........................................................................
Director (As of 06/25)
 1.0
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(29) Tina Sharkey........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(30) Vivian Riefberg........................................................................
Director
 2.0
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(31) Ira Rubenstein........................................................................
Chief Digital & Marketing Officer
 40.0
.......................0 		    X       646,467 0 90,997
(32) Jonathan Barzilay........................................................................
Chief Operating Officer
 39.0
.......................1.0 		    X       768,991 0 97,106
(33) Katherine Lauderdale........................................................................
Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
 35.0
.......................5.0 		    X       546,975 0 85,562
(34) Mary Plantamura........................................................................
Associate GC, Corporate Secretary & PBS Compliance Office (THRU 10/24)
 40.0
.......................0 		    X       312,693 0 35,960
(35) Rhonda Holt........................................................................
Chief Technology Officer
 40.0
.......................0 		    X       536,431 0 86,057
(36) Thomas E Tardivo........................................................................
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
 35.0
.......................5.0 		    X       521,596 0 93,696
(37) Sara E DeWitt........................................................................
SVP & GM, PBS KIDS
 40.0
.......................0 		      X     411,722 0 66,290
(38) Scott Nourse........................................................................
SVP, Product & Innovation
 40.0
.......................0 		      X     424,823 0 76,890
(39) Sylvia Bugg........................................................................
Chief Programming Executive & GM, General Audience Programming
 40.0
.......................0 		      X     477,856 0 52,440
(40) Cecilia B Loving........................................................................
SVP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (THRU 02/25)
 40.0
.......................0 		        X   383,371 0 64,707
(41) Jeremy Gaines........................................................................
SVP, Corporate Communications
 40.0
.......................0 		        X   427,876 0 76,419
(42) Jill Patrone........................................................................
VP & Deputy General Counsel
 35.0
.......................5.0 		        X   341,778 0 59,612
(43) Michael D Jacobson........................................................................
SVP, Human Resources
 40.0
.......................0 		        X   400,644 0 80,502
(44) Susanne Elkins........................................................................
SVP, Station Services
 40.0
.......................0 		        X   378,202 0 52,883
1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 8,050,860 0 1,150,583
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 379
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
Intelsat Alliance LP

7900 Tysons One Place
Mc Lean,VA22102 		Satellite Services 1,337,904
Ernst & Young US LLP

PO Box 640382
Pittsburgh,PA152640382 		Professional Service 852,086
Ha Design Group

6700 Springfield Center Dr
Springfield,VA22150 		Tech Services 512,724
Covington & Burling LLP

PO BOX 3225
Carol Stream,IL601323225 		Legal Services 463,653
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp

2049 Century Park East 18th Floor
Los Angeles,CA90067 		Legal Services 432,771
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 60
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 71,605
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 34,407,244
e Government grants (contributions)1e 15,354,887
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 331,805,138
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 171,187,765
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 381,638,874
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MEMBER ASSESSMENTS 900099 227,046,837 227,046,837    
b STATION/PRODUCER SVCS 900099 88,700 88,700    
c OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE 900099 17,930,566 16,715,144 1,215,422  
d
e
f All other program service revenue. 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 245,066,103
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 9,651,056   -73,234 9,724,290
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties........... 3,131,014 3,131,014    
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 56,149,563  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 48,138,791  
c Gain or (loss) 7c 8,010,772 0
d Net gain or (loss)......... 8,010,772     8,010,772
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..      
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..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a INCOME FROM SUBSIDIARIES 711300 46,007,851 45,975,865 31,986  
b ADMINISTRATIVE/SERVICE FEES 515100 2,373,000 2,373,000    
c COMMUNICATION SERVICES 515100 504,836 423,808 81,028  
d All other revenue .... 202,271 202,271 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 49,087,958
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 696,585,777 295,956,639 1,255,202 17,735,062
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Page 10
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 .... 8,276,533 8,276,533
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 ........... 6,065,559 2,159,627 3,905,932  
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........ 74,334,899 55,920,241 18,378,859 35,799
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 5,589,349 4,200,766 1,385,898 2,685
9 Other employee benefits ....... 16,620,575 12,140,236 4,472,890 7,449
10 Payroll taxes ........... 5,731,944 4,157,834 1,571,532 2,578
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 5,922,352 1,986,115 3,936,237  
c Accounting ........... 280,826 26,400 254,426  
d Lobbying ........... 642,198 450,498 191,700  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 408,272   408,272  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 46,657,115 39,878,314 6,778,801 0
12 Advertising and promotion .... 21,571,334 21,276,086 295,248  
13 Office expenses ....... 1,156,545 371,723 784,822  
14 Information technology ...... 17,465,492 13,871,985 3,593,507  
15 Royalties .. 771,942 771,942    
16 Occupancy ........... 5,746,931 4,673,749 1,070,681 2,501
17 Travel ............ 1,807,110 1,465,968 341,142  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 2,236,375 1,729,805 506,570  
20 Interest ........... 684   684  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 5,756,808 4,147,765 1,609,043  
23 Insurance ... 941,029 174,808 766,221  
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 RIGHTS 177,265,430 177,354,678 -89,248  
b DONATED BROADCAST RIGHTS 171,187,765 171,187,765    
c COMMUNICATIONS 7,319,394 6,772,808 546,586  
d BAD DEBT EXPENSE 405,532   405,532  
e All other expenses 321,250 5,077,310 -4,756,060 0
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 584,483,243 538,072,956 46,359,275 51,012
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2024)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 6,265,164 1 20,749,673
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 79,108,153 2 177,191,996
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 90,797,368 3 64,987,625
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 6,808,620 4 3,805,048
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 0
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 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 4,751,609 9 5,213,851
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 187,782,936
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 158,759,727 34,015,198 10c 29,023,209
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 150,044,478 11 159,659,978
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 90,420,172 12 97,770,894
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 148,667,190 14 154,566,556
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 43,676,686 15 39,869,963
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 654,554,638 16 752,838,793
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 163,563,881 17 155,596,583
18 Grants payable ... 760,251 18 1,439,616
19 Deferred revenue ......... 7,736,490 19 10,211,211
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 0
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 61,171,852 25 66,361,607
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 233,232,474 26 233,609,017
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 322,002,909 27 336,625,274
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 99,319,255 28 182,604,502
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow 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 ........... 421,322,164 32 519,229,776
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 654,554,638 33 752,838,793
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 12
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
696,585,777
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
584,483,243
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
112,102,534
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
421,322,164
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
2,491,098
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
26,100
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
0
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-16,712,120
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
519,229,776
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 Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Additional Data


Software ID: 24020961
Software Version: 2024v5.1
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
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number

52-0899215
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 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) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 224,875,280 280,596,924 272,318,709 271,289,328 381,638,874 1,430,719,115
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 224,875,280 280,596,924 272,318,709 271,289,328 381,638,874 1,430,719,115
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) .. 124,418,571
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 1,306,300,544
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 224,875,280 280,596,924 272,318,709 271,289,328 381,638,874 1,430,719,115
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 17,262,788 10,373,906 20,484,869 13,313,886 12,782,070 74,217,519
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 1,841,580 1,959,326 731,162 798,102 779,629 6,109,799
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 34,946,724 34,556,490 31,403,343 41,436,212 48,974,944 191,317,713
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 1,702,364,146
12
12
1,113,922,488
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
76.734 %
15
15
77.047 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 3
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) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (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) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (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
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
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 4
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
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described 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
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 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
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 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 2024 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-2024 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......  
b From 2020.......  
c From 2021.......  
d From 2022.......  
e From 2023.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2024, 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 2024. 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 2025. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....  
b Excess from 2021.....  
c Excess from 2022.....  
d Excess from 2023.....  
e Excess from 2024.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A, Part II OTHER INCOME REPRESENTS INCOME FROM SUBSIDIARIES, ADMINISTRATIVE FEES, COMMUNICATION SERVICES, AND OTHER REVENUE.
Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 34946724.0, COLUMN B - 34556490.0, COLUMN C - 31403343.0, COLUMN D - 41436212.0, COLUMN E - 48974944.0, COLUMN F - XXX-XX-XXXX.0;
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024


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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number

52-0899215
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
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
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
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.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
  		Employer identification number
52-0899215
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
  		Employer identification number

52-0899215
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Name of organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
  		Employer identification number

52-0899215
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.) $  
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
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Software ID: 24020961
Software Version: 2024v5.1
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

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
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
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number

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

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................right arrow
$  
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 ................................right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................right arrow
$  
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 ..... right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................right arrow

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

$  
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
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990) 2024

Schedule C (Form 990) 2024
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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 right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
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) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (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          
Schedule C (Form 990) 2024


Schedule C (Form 990) 2024
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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)? ........
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
Yes
 
168,428
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? ..........................................................
Yes
 
172,528
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
56,700
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
Yes
 
244,542
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
642,198
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
Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE LOBBYING ACTIVITY THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATED FOR CONTINUED FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION FOR THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING AND RELATED GRANT PROGRAMS AFFECTING PUBLIC BROADCASTING. LOBBYING ACTIVITIES CONSISTED OF DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND CONGRESSIONAL STAFF, AS WELL AS GRASSROOTS LOBBYING COMMUNICATIONS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THESE LEGISLATIVE ISSUES.
Schedule C (Form 990) 2024


Additional Data


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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow 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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number

52-0899215
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" 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 July 25, 2006, 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 right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
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
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
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 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
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 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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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 .... 25,930,942 21,143,117 17,545,909 20,601,902 13,806,064
b Contributions ... 4,807,004 2,756,723 1,630,000 595,000 2,658,464
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 3,126,445 2,284,170 1,967,510 -3,418,254 4,346,326
d Grants or scholarships ... 265,479 253,068      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		        208,952
f Administrative expenses ....     302 232,739  
g End of year balance ...... 33,598,912 25,930,942 21,143,117 17,545,909 20,601,902
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow76.43 %
b
Permanent endowment right arrow23.57 %
c
Term endowment right arrow  
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)
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
Yes
 
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 .....   239,202 239,202
b Buildings ....   30,254,967 18,818,498 11,436,469
c Leasehold improvements   15,023,436 5,026,568 9,996,868
d Equipment ....   118,946,259 114,420,536 4,525,723
e Other .....   23,319,072 20,494,125 2,824,947
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 29,023,209
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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........ 97,334,710 C
(3) Other
(A) Closely-held equity interests		 97,334,710 C

(B) Financial derivatives		    

(C) Limited Liability Company - NPM		 436,184 F
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow 97,770,894
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.)right arrow  
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)Right-of-Use Asset 39,869,963
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow 39,869,963
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  
Federal Income Taxes  
Operating lease liability 61,171,852
Refundable Advance 4,345,121
Due to Related Parties 844,634





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 66,361,607
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
Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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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 ....... 1 858,202,641
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 2,491,098
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 26,100
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 205,641,931
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 208,159,129
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 650,043,512
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 534,414
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 46,007,851
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 46,542,265
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 696,585,777
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 ........... 1 728,140,103
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 144,191,274
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 144,191,274
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 583,948,829
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 534,414
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 534,414
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 584,483,243
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
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds THE PBS ENDOWMENT FUND CONSISTS OF INDIVIDUAL FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES. AS REQUIRED BY U. S. GAAP, NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OR ABSENCE OF DONOR-IMPOSED STIPULATIONS AT JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024, THE COMPANY HAD ENDOWMENT FUNDS TOTALING $33,598,912 AND $25,930,942, RESPECTIVELY. OF THIS BALANCE, FUNDS TOTALING $5,742,267 WERE RESTRICTED IN PERPETUITY FOR BOTH YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024, RESPECTIVELY. IN ADDITION TO THE NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS, THE COMPANY HAS BOARD-DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT FUNDS. DONOR - RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUND: THE IRIS AND JOSEPH POLLOCK FUND: TO PROVIDE FOR THE BROADCAST AND DISSEMINATION OF CLASSICAL MUSIC PROGRAMMING. DONOR - RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUND: NEWS, JOURNALISM, AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS FUND OF THE PBS ENDOWMENT FUND: TO SUPPORT NEWS, JOURNALISM, AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAMMING, PARTICULARLY IN THE AREAS OF INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM FOUND IN PROGRAMS LIKE PBS NEWSHOUR AND FRONTLINE, BROADCAST BY PBS. BOARD-DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT FUND: TO PROVIDE A CONTINUED SOURCE OF INCOME FOR OPERATIONS, SPECIAL PROJECTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OR FOR EMERGENCY NEEDS.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote UNDER U.S. GAAP, AN ORGANIZATION MUST RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT ASSOCIATED WITH TAX POSITIONS TAKEN FOR TAX RETURN PURPOSES WHEN IT IS MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THAT THE POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED. THE COMPANY DOES NOT BELIEVE THERE ARE ANY UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS THAT SHOULD BE RECORDED. FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024, PBSD RECOGNIZED INTEREST AND PENALTIES OF $2,959 AND $176,635, RESPECTIVELY. THE COMPANY IS STILL OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES FROM FISCAL YEAR 2022 FORWARD.
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 PBSd revenues net of eliminations - XXX-XX-XXXX PBSF revenues net of eliminations - 15295575
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements Income from PBSd - 46007851
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 PBSF Expenses, net of eliminations - -1538682 PBSd, LLC Expenses net of Eliminations - XXX-XX-XXXX
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number
52-0899215
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) PBS Foundation
1225 S CLARK STREET
ARLINGTON,VA22202 		20-1476451 501(c)(3) 5,836,076       SEE PART IV: #1
(2) WETA Greater Washington Ed Telecom
3939 Campbell Ave
ARLINGTON,VA22206 		53-0242992 501(c)(3) 744,750       SEE PART IV: #6, #2, #5
(3) Second Peninsula LLC
2046 Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles,CA90027 		47-1857211 LLC 150,200       SEE PART IV: #5
(4) Firelight Films Inc
324 Convent Avenue
New York City,NY10031 		11-3489379 501(c)(3) 146,976       SEE PART IV: #5
(5) WGBH Educational Foundation
PO Box 414670
Boston,MA022414670 		04-2104397 501(c)(3) 144,913       SEE PART IV: #2, #5
(6) Balance Productions LLC
4439 NE Holman St
Portland,OR97218 		45-2565996 LLC 119,200       SEE PART IV: #5
(7) WNETWLIW
825 Eighth Ave 14th Flr
New York,NY10019 		26-2810489 501(c)(3) 110,300       SEE PART IV: #2, #5
(8) Independent Television Service (ITVS)
1435 Folsom Street
San Francisco,CA94103 		52-1654276 501(c)(3) 110,100       SEE PART IV: #5
(9) Univ of Utah (KUENKUED)
201 S Presidents Cir
Salt Lake City,UT84112 		87-6000525 University 104,389       SEE PART IV: #3
(10) Western NY Public BRDCST Assoc (WNED)
P O Box 1263
Buffalo,NY14240 		16-0834459 501(c)(3) 65,000       SEE PART IV: #6, #4
(11) Univ of Georgia Research FDN Inc
120 Hooper St
Athens,GA30602 		58-6001998 University 56,513       SEE PART IV: #3
(12) Louisiana Public Broadcasting
7733 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge,LA70810 		72-0794108 501(c)(3) 45,000       SEE PART IV: #6
(13) WHYY
150 North Sixth Street
Philadelphia,PA191061589 		23-1438083 501(c)(3) 45,000       SEE PART IV: #6
(14) Rhode Island PBS
50 Park Lane
Providence,RI029073145 		22-2859005 501(c)(3) 45,000       SEE PART IV: #6
(15) Alabama Public Television
2112 11th Ave South
Birmingham,AL352052884 		63-6050895 501(c)(3) 45,000       SEE PART IV: #6
(16) Univ Of North Carolina Ctr For Pub TV The
PO Box 14900
Research Triangle Park,NC277094900 		56-6172047 STATE OF NC 45,000       SEE PART IV: #6
(17) Idaho Public Television
1455 N Orchard Street
Boise,ID83706 		82-0400218 501(c)(3) 25,000       SEE PART IV: #6
(18) WTCI-PBS
7540 Bonnyshire Dr
Chattanooga,TN374166001 		62-1137597 501(c)(3) 25,000       SEE PART IV: #6
(19) Detroit Public Television (WTVS)
48325 Alpha Drive
Wixom,MI483932247 		38-1440200 501(c)(3) 22,100       SEE PART IV: #6, #2
(20) Northeastern Pa Ed TV Assoc (WVIA)
100 WVIA Way
Pittston,PA186406197 		23-1663603 501(c)(3) 20,000       SEE PART IV: #4
(21) Friends of KSPS
3911 South Regal Street
Spokane,WA99223 		23-7203753 501(c)(3) 20,000       SEE PART IV: #6
(22) Fort Wayne Public Teleivision (WFWA)
2501 East Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne,IN468051562 		23-7173906 501(c)(3) 20,000       SEE PART IV: #4
(23) University of Central Florida Research Foundation (WUCF)
PO Box 160119
Orlando,FL328160119 		59-3086453 501(c)(3) 20,000       SEE PART IV: #4
(24) WNJT-TV
825 8th Ave Fl 14
New York,NY100197435 		45-2552448 501(c)(3) 20,000       SEE PART IV: #6
(25) Redwood Empire Public Television (KEET)
P O Box 13
Eureka,CA955020013 		94-1658168 501(c)(3) 20,000       SEE PART IV: #4
(26) Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting
1300 North Boulevard
Tampa,FL336774033 		59-0840626 501(c)(3) 20,000       SEE PART IV: #6
(27) KUAT-TV
PO Box 41867
Tucson,AZ85717 		74-2652689 University 20,000       SEE PART IV: #4
(28) Capital of Texas Public Telecommunications Council (KLRU-TV)
2504 B Whitis Ave Mail Stop A0701
Austin,TX78713 		75-7126012 501(c)(3) 20,000       SEE PART IV: #6
(29) Mountain Lake PBS
1 Sesame St
Plattsburgh,NY12901 		14-1513789 501(c)(3) 20,000       SEE PART IV: #4
(30) Friends of Wisconsin Public TV (WHA)
821 University Ave
Madison,WI53706 		23-7300462 University 14,648       SEE PART IV: #2
(31) Connecticut Public Broadcasting
1049 Asylum Avenue
Hartford,CT061052411 		06-0758938 501(c)(3) 10,000       SEE PART IV: #4
(32) Florida State University Research Foundation (WFSU)
PO Box 3062744
Tallahassee,FL32306 		59-3211153 501(c)(3) 10,000       SEE PART IV: #4
(33) WQED Multimedia
4802 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh,PA15213 		25-1010296 501(c)(3) 10,000       SEE PART IV: #4
(34) Kentucky Educational Television Foundation (KET)
600 Cooper Drive
Lexington,KY405022296 		61-0722558 501(c)(3) 10,000       SEE PART IV: #4
(35) Chattanooga Public Television Corp (WTCI)
7540 Bonnyshire Dr
Chattanooga,TN374166001 		62-1137597 501(c)(3) 10,000       SEE PART IV: #4
(36) Nashville Public TV Inc (WNPT)
161 Raines Avenue
Nashville,TN372035330 		62-1740928 501(c)(3) 10,000       SEE PART IV: #4
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
34
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
2
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule I, Part II, Line 1(h) PURPOSE OF GRANTS: #1: AFFILIATE SUPPORT #2: SUPPORT FOR MEMBER STATIONS #3: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION SUPPORT OF ENGAGING MULTICULTURAL AUDIENCES THROUGH INCLUSIVE STEM CONTENT ON YOUTUBE #4: M. CARGILL PHILANTHROPIES SUPPORT FOR EXPRESSWAY WITH DULE HILL #5: M. CARGILL PHILANTHROPIES SUPPORT FOR CREATIVE VOICES 2.0 #6: SUPPORT FOR KEN BURNS, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds PBS HAS ADOPTED A SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING POLICY AND ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES TO CAREFULLY MONITOR THE USE OF ALL GRANT FUNDS, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. PBS'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WERE DEVELOPED TO ARTICULATE GUIDELINES THAT STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT ALL DONOR RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS ARE MET, INCLUDING RELEVANT ALLOWABILITY, COST CONTROLS AND AUDIT CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number

52-0899215
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed 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
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
 
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Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 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
1Paula A Kerger
President & CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 884,849
-------------
0 		537,050
-------------
0 		49,536
-------------
0 		69,000
-------------
0 		62,462
-------------
0 		1,602,897
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2Jonathan Barzilay
Chief Operating Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 535,903
-------------
0 		208,825
-------------
0 		24,263
-------------
0 		58,650
-------------
0 		38,456
-------------
0 		866,097
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3Ira Rubenstein
Chief Digital & Marketing Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 458,323
-------------
0 		174,275
-------------
0 		13,869
-------------
0 		44,850
-------------
0 		46,147
-------------
0 		737,464
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Katherine Lauderdale
Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary 		(i)

(ii)		 452,125
-------------
0 		94,850
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		67,350
-------------
0 		18,212
-------------
0 		632,537
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5Rhonda Holt
Chief Technology Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 438,993
-------------
0 		94,525
-------------
0 		2,913
-------------
0 		67,850
-------------
0 		18,207
-------------
0 		622,488
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6Thomas E Tardivo
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer 		(i)

(ii)		 412,972
-------------
0 		89,975
-------------
0 		18,649
-------------
0 		47,850
-------------
0 		45,846
-------------
0 		615,292
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Mary Plantamura
Associate GC, Corporate Secretary & PBS Compliance Office (THRU 10/24) 		(i)

(ii)		 200,390
-------------
0 		33,500
-------------
0 		78,803
-------------
0 		19,360
-------------
0 		16,600
-------------
0 		348,653
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Sylvia Bugg
Chief Programming Executive & GM, General Audience Programming 		(i)

(ii)		 399,331
-------------
0 		78,525
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		34,500
-------------
0 		17,940
-------------
0 		530,296
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9Scott Nourse
SVP, Product & Innovation 		(i)

(ii)		 352,934
-------------
0 		65,950
-------------
0 		5,939
-------------
0 		31,625
-------------
0 		45,265
-------------
0 		501,713
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10Sara E DeWitt
SVP & GM, PBS KIDS 		(i)

(ii)		 342,873
-------------
0 		62,200
-------------
0 		6,649
-------------
0 		31,050
-------------
0 		35,240
-------------
0 		478,012
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Jeremy Gaines
SVP, Corporate Communications 		(i)

(ii)		 358,252
-------------
0 		62,625
-------------
0 		6,999
-------------
0 		31,050
-------------
0 		45,369
-------------
0 		504,295
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12Michael D Jacobson
SVP, Human Resources 		(i)

(ii)		 331,073
-------------
0 		63,575
-------------
0 		5,996
-------------
0 		54,050
-------------
0 		26,452
-------------
0 		481,146
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13Cecilia B Loving
SVP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (THRU 02/25) 		(i)

(ii)		 326,026
-------------
0 		46,975
-------------
0 		10,370
-------------
0 		31,050
-------------
0 		33,657
-------------
0 		448,078
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14Susanne Elkins
SVP, Station Services 		(i)

(ii)		 330,669
-------------
0 		45,500
-------------
0 		2,033
-------------
0 		7,762
-------------
0 		45,121
-------------
0 		431,085
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15Jill Patrone
VP & Deputy General Counsel 		(i)

(ii)		 297,553
-------------
0 		44,225
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		24,507
-------------
0 		35,105
-------------
0 		401,390
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Tax indemnification and gross-up payments PBS GROSSES UP PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN TAXABLE BENEFITS PROVIDED TO CERTAIN EXECUTIVES.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment THE FORMER EMPLOYEE SHOWN BELOW RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAYMENTS IN CALENDAR 2024 ON TERMS CONSISTENT WITH STANDARDS IN THE INDUSTRY. Former Associate GC, Corporate Secretary & PBS Compliance Office, Mary Plantamura received severance $40,642
Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments BONUSES ARE DISCRETIONARY AND DETERMINED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE PRESIDENT AND APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number

52-0899215
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Donated Broadcast Rights ) X 1,735 171,187,765 Market value
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Other - Donated Broadcast Rights THE COMPANY REPORTED 1,735 RECEIPTS OF DONATED BROADCAST RIGHTS WHICH ARE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT MADE DIRECTLY TO PRODUCERS. THESE FUNDS ARE NOT SOLICITED BY PBS.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
 
Employer identification number

52-0899215
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part I, Line 5 THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PBS EMPLOYEES WHO RECEIVED A 2024 FORM W-2 FROM THE FILING ORGANIZATION WAS 662.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a INTENDED TO INCREASE VIEWERSHIP AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE VALUE OF PUBLIC TELEVISION. THESE ACTIVITIES PROVIDE PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS WITH A BROAD ARRAY OF PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT, INCLUDING ON-AIR ONLINE PROMOTIONAL SPOTS, SOCIAL MEDIA, PRINT AND RADIO ADVERTISING, PRESS SUPPORT AND THE COORDINATION OF PUBLIC TELEVISION'S EDUCATIONAL MESSAGE AND POSITIONING.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services (Expenses $ 7,666,693 including grants of $ 5,836,076)(Revenue $ 239,912) OTHER - REPRESENTS OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED TO PUBLIC BROADCASTING STATIONS AND PRODUCERS FROM CABLE AND LICENSE FEE REVENUE RECEIVED FROM CABLE AND SATELLITE PROVIDERS.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services (Expenses $ 820,231 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 48,569,843) VENTURES - REPRESENTS ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH MARKETING AND SELLING PROGRAMS ACROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS, INCLUDING SUBSCRIPTION VIDEO-ON-DEMAND, DIGITAL CONTENT, PRODUCING AND MANUFACTURING PHYSICAL GOODS SUCH AS DVD AND BLU-RAY PRODUCTS AND PROGRAM-RELATED PRODUCTS; THE LICENSING, DEVELOPMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION OF INTERACTIVE PRODUCTS; THE LICENSING OF VIDEO CONTENT TO COMMERCIAL ONLINE AND MOBILE SERVICE PROVIDERS; AND ONLINE SPONSORSHIP ACTIVITIES.
Form 990, Part V, Line 2a THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PBS EMPLOYEES WHO RECEIVED A 2024 FORM W-2 FROM THE FILING ORGANIZATION WAS 662.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE PBS BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AS NEEDED, AND SHALL TIMELY REPORT SUCH ACTIONS TO THE FULL BOARD. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTED OF THE BOARD CHAIR, THE PBS PRESIDENT, THE CHAIRS OF FOUR STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD, AND FIVE AT-LARGE DIRECTORS, SELECTED BY THE BOARD CHAIR. ALL APPOINTMENTS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders PBS'S MEMBER STATIONS ARE FCC NON-COMMERCIAL, EDUCATIONAL LICENSEES THAT RECEIVE AND DISTRIBUTE PBS PROGRAMMING IN LOCAL MARKETS AFTER HAVING APPLIED FOR AND BEEN GRANTED MEMBERSHIP STATUS IN PBS BY THE PBS BOARD.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ELECT 14 OF THE 27 MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders ANY AMENDMENT OF THE BY-LAWS ALTERING THE CLASSES OR NUMBER OF MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS, OR THE TERMS OF DIRECTORS, SHALL ALSO REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS VOTING.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE PROCESS FOR REVIEWING THE PBS FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING INCLUDES A REVIEW BY THE CEO, COO, CFO/ TREASURER, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. IN ADDITION, COPIES OF THE FORM ARE PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PBS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ALL PBS STAFF AT THE DIRECTOR LEVEL AND ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ANNUALLY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. THESE FORMS ARE DISTRIBUTED, COLLECTED, RETAINED AND REVIEWED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER. WITH RESPECT TO THE PBS BOARD, DIRECTORS COMPLETE ANNUALLY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM AND THESE FORMS ARE REVIEWED BY THE NOMINATING AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND THE CORPORATE SECRETARY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY, POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARISING DURING THE YEAR ARE REVIEWED BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, THE CHAIR OF THE NOMINATING AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, AND/OR THE CORPORATE SECRETARY.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RETAINS AN INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION EXPERT WHO SUPPLIES COMPARABILITY DATA ON THE CEO AND ALL KEY EMPLOYEES AND SUBMITS A WRITTEN OPINION ON COMPLIANCE WITH INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION ON CEO COMPENSATION TO THE FULL BOARD, WHICH APPROVES ANY SUCH COMPENSATION. THE CEO IS RECUSED FROM ANY DISCUSSION AND VOTE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVES COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, THE CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, AND THE CHIEF DIGITAL & MARKETING OFFICER.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public PBS'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON PBS'S WEBSITE.
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE - Total Revenue: 202271, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 202271, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ;
Form 990, Part IX, Column (D) FUNDRAISING COSTS REFLECTED IN PART IX, COLUMN D RELATE TO TIME SPENT BY STAFF IN WRITING PROPOSALS AND SOLICITING SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE ASSOCIATED REVENUE IS REFLECTED IN PART VIII, LINE 1E. IN ADDITION, PBS DOES NOT INCUR FUNDRAISING EXPENSES AS IT RELATES TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS REFLECTED ON PART VIII, LINE 1F. THE AMOUNTS IN THIS LINE ITEM ARE MADE UP OF THE PERCENTAGE OF THE CPB FEDERAL APPROPRIATION THAT GOES TOWARDS NATIONAL PUBLIC TELEVISION PROGRAMMING AND DONATED BROADCAST RIGHTS, WHICH ARE NON-CASH CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY ORGANIZATIONS. IT ALSO INCLUDES FUNDS SOLICITED BY PBSF IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC BROADCASTING. THE MAJORITY OF THESE FUNDS ARE GRANTED TO PBS BY PBSF TO ENSURE PBS'S CONTINUED EXCELLENCE AND TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC BROADCASTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Reconciliation of PBSF/PBSE Net Income - -16712120; Total - -16712120;
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES DURING THE YEAR IN THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)


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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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

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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) PBS DIGITAL LLC
1225 S CLARK STREET
ARLINGTON,VA22202
20-2550162 		SEE SCHEDULE R PART VII DE 0 0 PBS
 
(2) PBS ENTERPRISES LLC
1225 S CLARK STREET
ARLINGTON,VA22202
52-1398805 		PBS ENTERPRISES, LLC: HOLDING COMPANY. VA 0 1,527 PBS
 








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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)PBS FOUNDATION
1225 S CLARK STREET

ARLINGTON,VA22202
20-1476451 		TO SUPPORT PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE. DC 501(c)(3) Type I PBS
 
 
No












For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



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

10 GUEST ST
BOSTON,MA02135
26-3659281 		TO PROMOTE PBS'S MISSION THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROGRAMS. DE PBS
  		Related     Yes     Yes   60 %












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












Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) PUBLIC MEDIA DISTRIBUTION LLC

 L 1,730,857 COST
(2) PUBLIC MEDIA DISTRIBUTION LLC

 N 642,143 COST
(3) PUBLIC MEDIA DISTRIBUTION LLC

 Q 594,832 COST
(4) PUBLIC MEDIA DISTRIBUTION LLC

 S 21,891,092 COST


Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
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






























Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R, Part I PBS DIGITAL, LLC (20-2550162) PBS DIGITAL LLC: HOLDING COMPANY, ACCOUNTING FOR PBS'S PRGM LICENSING ACTIVITIES WITH CHILDREN'S NETWORK, LLC IN PRIOR YEARS.
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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