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Public Broadcasting Management Association

EIN 23-2724555 · Lexington, KY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PUBLIC MEDIA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION IS THE "GO-TO" TRADE ASSOCIATION SERVING THE BUSINESS NEEDS OF PUBLIC MEDIA, FOCUSED ON DELIVERING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ENHANCE THE EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND ECONOMICS OF PUBLIC MEDIA. GENERAL MANAGERS, CFO'S, FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS EXECUTIVES, AND HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS FROM PMBA MEMBER STATIONS BENEFIT FROM ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEDIA BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE, TRAINING, AND THE EXERCISE OF COLLECTIVE BENEFIT. THE VALUE OF PMBA IS CRITICAL TO THE BOTTOM LINE -- NOT JUST TO OUR MEMBER STATIONS, BUT TO ALL OF PUBLIC MEDIA.

Income
$353,727
Spending
$371,814
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
40

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $219,289 spent. PMBA ANNUAL CONFERENCE: THE PMBA ANNUAL CONFERENCE DRAWS APPROXIMATELY 250 PUBLIC MEDIA PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING GENERAL MANAGERS, CFO'S, FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS EXECUTIVES, HR PROFESSIONALS, AND A BROAD ARRAY OF SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS. THE EVENT FEATURES OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. THE PMBA ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS TAILORED TO OPTIMIZE ATTENDEES' TIME AND MONEY, PROVIDE MAXIMUM CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS, AND PROVIDE CONSTRUCTIVE VALUE.
  2. $86,435 spent. PMBA MEMBERSHIP: PMBA TELEPHONE TOOLKITS USE A WEBINAR FORMAT TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH UP-TO-THE-MINUTE INFORMATION AND LIVE INTERACTION WITH EXPERTS IN AREAS SUCH AS LEGAL ISSUES, HUMAN RESOURCES, FEDERAL FUNDING, COMPLIANCE, AND BUSINESS PLANNING. PMBA STATEMENTS IS PMBA'S ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER, SENT TWICE PER MONTH. IT INCLUDES PMBA UPDATES AND INFORMATIVE ARTICLES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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