Chicago Public Media
Chicago Public Media
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About this organization
Mission
Chicago Public Media serves the public interest by creating and delivering diverse, compelling content that informs, inspires, enriches and entertains. Through a broad range of media platforms, we connect diverse audiences in our service area and beyond to one another. We help them make a difference in our communities, our region, and our world.
About
Chicago Public Media is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves the public interest by producing and delivering diverse, compelling content of multiple viewpoints and expression. Chicago Public Media broadcasts its service on four non-commercial FM radio stations: WBEZ 91.5 FM in Chicago, WBEQ 90.7 FM in Morris, 91.7 FM (W219CD) in Elgin, Illinois; and WBEK 91.1 FM in Kankakee; digitally via wbez.org, mobile apps, and podcasts and in live events that generate conversations across our community. In addition to local programming, Chicago Public Media produces Sound Opinions, and Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! (a co-production with NPR) for national distribution.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “Chicago public media serves the public interest by creating and delivering diverse, compelling content that informs, inspires, enriches and entertains. through a broad range of media platforms, we connect diverse audiences in our service area and beyond to one another. we help them make a difference in our communities, our region, and our world.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “Chicago public media serves the public interest by creating and delivering diverse, compelling content that informs, inspires, enriches and entertains. through a broad range of media platforms, we connect diverse audiences in our service area and beyond to one another. we help them make a difference in our communities, our region, and our world.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is IL.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2020 is 848 E GRAND AVE NAVY PIER, CHICAGO, IL, 60611.
- The non-profit has reported 202 employees on their form for the year 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $4,560,970.
- The organization has 24 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1989.
- The organization pays $15,831,357 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $6,763,275 in fundraising expenses.
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