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Wsre-Tv Foundation Inc

EIN 59-2993200 · Pensacola, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 35% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE WSRE TV FOUNDATION IS TO RAISE FUNDS AND OTHERWISE SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES, OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL NEEDS FOR WSRE-TV, A PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS STATION LICENSED BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. THE STATION IS LICENSED TO THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE AND FUNCTIONS OPERATIONALLY AS A DEPARTMENT OF PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE. THE STATION IS AN AFFILIATED MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
35%
Reserves
34.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    35% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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. $411,166 spent. THE WSRE-TV FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF WSRE, PBS FOR THE GULF COAST. ITS PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES SUPPORT STATION EFFORTS TO:1. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION TO THE CITIZENS OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA OVER 5 DIGITAL BROADCAST STREAMS AND OVER ITS WEBSITE. BROADCAST HOURS ARE APPROXIMATELY 43,000 PER YEAR, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. 2. PROVIDE A DIVERSE ARRAY OF HIGH-QUALITY LOCALLY-PRODUCED PROGRAMMING INCLUDING CURRENT AFFAIRS, ARTS/CULTURE, MINORITY ISSUES, AND DOCUMENTARIES.3. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH WSRE'S READING PROGRAMS, TEACHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AND OTHER LITERACY-BASED INITIATIVES. WSRE IMAGINATION STATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A LOCAL BASEBALL TEAM, IS AN OUTREACH VENUE AT THE TEAM'S BALLPARK IN DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA, OFFERING FREE EARLY LITERARY RESOURCES AND ACCESS TO HANDS-ON DIGITAL MEDIA LEARNING ASSETS PROVIDED BY PBS AND WSRE.

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 October 13, 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 May 1990.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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