Window to the World Communications Inc
WTTW AND WFMT ARE COMMITTED TO PRODUCING AND PRESENTING TRUSTED, BEST-IN-CLASS CONTENT FUELED BY A DISTINCTLY CHICAGO SENSIBILITY. WE ENGAGE OUR AUDIENCES BY ENTERTAINING, INSPIRING, EDUCATING AND REFLECTING A DIVERSITY OF PERSPECTIVES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$92.9M
+3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$23K
-51.3% YoY
Grant Count
3
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-2.5% YoY
About Window to the World Communications Inc
Based on IRS filings
Window to the World Communications Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $92.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $92,877,991 | $89,441,904 | $84,692,660 |
| Revenue | $40,118,972 | $39,120,585 | $49,205,699 |
| Expenses | $43,734,504 | $43,181,662 | $42,858,465 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,341,356 | $200,053 | $2,186,007 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Think Tv ($10,000), South Florida Pbs ($7,000), Pbs 12 ($6,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PBS 12 DENVER, CO | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EDUCATION | $6,000 |
| THINK TV DAYTON, OH | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| SOUTH FLORIDA PBS BOYNTON BEACH, FL | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EDUCATION | $7,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA MICEK | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $685,979 |
| JITIN GARG | FMR. SVP, CFO - PART YEAR | 40 | $243,704 |
| DAVID C BLOWERS | BOARD CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| CHRIS E ABBINANTE | VICE CHAIR | 1.25 | — |
| RENEE CROWN | VICE CHAIR | 1.25 | — |
| THERESA O FRANKIEWICZ | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARK A HOPPE | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JAMES H WOOTEN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CARY D MCMILLAN | TREASURER & SECRETARY | 1.25 | — |
| JESSICA G ADAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| PHILLIP A ALPHONSE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| NICHOLAS ANTOINE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| JOHN W BALLANTINE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| ROBERT H BAUM | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| NORMAN R BOBINS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| JACK BRENNAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| ALAN A BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| WILLIAM G BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| KRISTIN CARLSON VOGEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| KAREN CASE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| ERIN CLIFFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| ROBERT A CLIFFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| RICHARD W COLBURN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| LEWIS COLLENS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| TILDEN CUMMINGS JR | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| SIDNEY DILLARD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| HIRANDA S DONOGHUE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| HOWARD S DUBIN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| ELIZABETH DUNCAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| GAIL M ELDEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| JAMES D FIRTH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| SCOTT J FISHER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| ESTHER ET FRANKLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| GRAHAM C GRADY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| ROBERT S HAMADA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| J THOMAS HURVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| LORETTA L JULIAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| DANIEL E LEVIN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| CONNIE L LINDSEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| DAVID K MABIE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| BRANDON J NEAL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| ALEXANDRA C NICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| DAVID OLIVENCIA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| MARK B PINSKY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| PETER B POND | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| EMMA RODRIGUEZ-AYALA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| KATIE ROONEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHIRLEY WELSH RYAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| RACHEL SAUNDERS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| GORDON SEGAL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| JENNIFER L SHERMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| IAN SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER P VALENTI | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| DONNA VAN EEKEREN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| KRISTINA VAN LIEW | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| ROBERT J WASHLOW | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| RAYMOND WHITACRE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| ANTHONY F WOODSIDE JR | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| ELIZABETH B YNTEMA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| DAVID E ZYER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.65 | — |
| MARSHALL FRONT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JILL BRITTON | EVP & CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $318,480 |
| ANNE GLEASON | EVP, MARKETING AND DIGITAL | 40 | $275,544 |
| GABERIEL IRIMIA | ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE - EIC | 40 | $160,709 |
| JAY SMITH | NEWS DIRECTOR, WTTW NEWS | 40 | $151,142 |
| MICHAEL TOMPARY | SR DIRECTOR OF BROADCAST & TECH | 40 | $148,899 |
| GEOFFREY BAER | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | 40 | $193,626 |
| ALEXANDER SAUNDERS | DIRECTOR OF SALES, WFMT | 40 | $188,015 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Window to the World Communications Inc?
Window to the World Communications Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $92.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Window to the World Communications Inc?
As of 2024, Window to the World Communications Inc holds $92.9M in total assets with $40.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $23K in 2024.
Where does Window to the World Communications Inc operate?
Window to the World Communications Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Utah, Wyoming.
What size grants does Window to the World Communications Inc award?
In 2024, Window to the World Communications Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $23K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Window to the World Communications Inc's EIN?
Window to the World Communications Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2246703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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