Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Madison, WI EIN: 39-1447533 Website

The Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation WPBF supports the work of the Educational Communications Board ECB a State of Wisconsin agency committed to ensuring that public media and public safety programs and services are available throughout Wisconsin. These programs and services reflect and respond to the educational and cultural needs of Wisconsins residents.

Key facts about Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc

EIN: 39-1447533
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $10,897,100
Grants made (2025): 1
Average grant: $10,897,100
Median grant: $10,897,100
Total assets: $36,031,599
Primary geography: Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

How Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$36.0M

+4.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$10.9M

-4.3% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10.9M

-4.3% YoY

About Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $36.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10.9M. Net investment income was $1.3M.

Focus Areas

Arts, Culture & Humanities

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $10.9M (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Wisconsin

Cities

Madison

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$36,031,599	$34,540,129	$33,029,454
Revenue	$11,114,333	$11,253,498	$11,975,237
Expenses	$11,081,691	$11,757,077	$11,537,284
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$1,310,828	$920,480	$617,616
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 19, 2024)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
September 26, 2026 Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Educational Communications Board ($10,897,100).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Educational Communications Board Madison, WI	Support public broadcasting and safety services statewide across Wisconsin.	$10,897,100

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2021 IRS filing

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Marta Bechtol	Foundation Director and ECB Executive Director	1	—
Jennifer Dargan	ECB Deputy Director	—	—
Adam Hargrove	ECB Chief Technology Officer	—	—
Aimee Wright	ECB Finance Director	—	—
Edward Snow	ECB Chief Cybersecurity Officer	—	—
Glenn Guy	ECB Field Engineering Director	—	—
Alyssa Kenney	Chair	1	—
Anne Hanson	Trustee	1	—
Leah Lechleiter Luke	Trustee	1	—
Patrick Snyder	Trustee	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc?

Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Madison, WI. It holds $36.0M in total assets as of 2025.

How large is Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc?

As of 2025, Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc holds $36.0M in total assets with $11.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grant totaling $10.9M in 2025.

Where does Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc operate?

Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.

What size grants does Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc awarded 1 grant totaling $10.9M — an average of about $10.9M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc's EIN?

Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1447533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.