National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc
National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc is a private foundation, based in College Sta, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $35K. Net investment income was $3.
National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc at a glance
In short: National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc gave $35K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $35K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $35,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $35,000
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $1,187
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Americas Public Television Stations ($35K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americas Public Television Stations Arlington, VA | Sponsor of online platform for Public Media Summit | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,187 | $203 | $35,160 | $35,000 | 1 | $3 | $1,344 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc is led by Dorothy Pacella, Chairman on the 2020 filing; none of the 10 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Dorothy Pacella
Chairman
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis McDonald
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Howell
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Johnson
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Sklodowski
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sasha Schechter
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Karp
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Sampson
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penny Zent
Vice Chair Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Stuckmann
Vice Chair
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc
How much does National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc give each year?
National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc gave $35K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc?
National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc reported $1K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $203.
Where does National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc operate?
National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc has awarded grants in Virginia.
How much is National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc's EIN?
National Friends of Public Broadcasting Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7075729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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