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Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations Inc

EIN 51-0183856 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO UNIFY THE INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING STATIONS INTO ONE UNIT FOR PURCHASING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.

Income
$491,071
Spending
$481,481
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$133,706, executive di

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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

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.

  • 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $377,995 spent. IN FY 2025, IPBS PURSUED ITS SERVICE PLAN AS LAID OUT IN THE FY 2025 OPERATING BUDGET UNDER CONTENT AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE 1) PRODUCTION AND AIRING OF THE GOVERNOR'S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS AND CHIEF JUSTICE'S STATE OF THE JUDICIARY ADDRESS, 2) PRODUCTION OF IPBS'S ANNUAL STATEHOUSE CONVERSATIONS EVENT DURING WHICH STATE LEGISLATORS WERE INTERVIEWED REGARDING IMPORTANT ISSUES OF THE DAY AND CURRENT LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES, AND 3) STAGING OF THE IPBS ANNUAL CONFERENCE. FURTHERMORE, IPBS BEGAN PLANNING AND COORDINATION OF ITS STATEWIDE AMERICA @ 250 SPECIAL EVENTS AND DEVELOPED A STRATEGIC TRANSFORMATION PLAN FOR THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON COLLABORATION, MODERNIZATION, AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY TO MAXIMIZE IMPACT.

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 March 1976.

    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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