Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc
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.
Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc gave $10.9M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10.9M), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,897,100
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,897,100
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,897,100
- Total assets
- $36,031,599
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Educational Communications Board ($10.9M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9.4M (2021) to $11.4M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Communications Board Madison, WI | Support public broadcasting and safety services statewide across Wisconsin. | $10,897,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,031,599 | $11,114,333 | $11,081,691 | $10,897,100 | 1 | $1,310,828 |
| 2024 | $34,540,129 | $11,253,498 | $11,757,077 | $11,391,100 | 1 | $920,480 |
| 2023 | $33,029,454 | $11,975,237 | $11,537,284 | $11,392,300 | 1 | $617,616 |
| 2022 | $30,808,553 | $11,804,228 | $10,444,573 | $10,182,600 | 1 | $977,565 |
| 2021 | $32,720,675 | $11,782,247 | $9,674,715 | $9,423,432 | 1 | $596,329 |
About Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc is led by Marta Bechtol, Foundation Director & Ecb Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marta Bechtol
Foundation Director & Ecb Executive Director
Director Secretary Treasurer → Foundation Director Secretary Treasurer, 2023
Foundation Director Secretary Treasurer → Foundation Director & Ecb Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$149K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Alyssa Kenney
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Wright
Ecb Finance Director
Finance Director → Ecb Finance Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Leah Lechleiter Luke
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Hanson
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Guy
Ecb Field Engineering Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Patrick Snyder
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Hargrove
Ecb Chief Technology Officer
Director of Engineering → Ecb Chief Technology Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jennifer Dargan
Ecb Deputy Director
Deputy Director → Ecb Deputy Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Edward Snow
Ecb Chief Cybersecurity Officer
Chief Information Security Officer → Ecb Chief Cybersecurity Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jim Zylstra (2021–2024) — Chairperson
- Former: Rep David Considine (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Eileen Littig (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rolf Wegenke (2021) — Chairperson
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $149K, to Marta Bechtol (Director Secretary Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc
How much does Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc give each year?
Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc gave $10.9M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $11.4M across 1 grant.
How large is Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc?
Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc reported $36.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.1M.
What is Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc?
Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Madison, WI. It holds $36.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc operate?
Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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