PBS Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Arlington, Virginia · EIN 20-1476451
- Virginia
- Arlington
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building in Virginia
- Total giving
- $34MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $71MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE FOUNDATION ENLISTS PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT OF PUBLIC BROADCASTING THROUGH ESTABLISHING SPECIAL INITIATIVES FUNDS AND AN ENDOWMENT FUND TO ENSURE PBS'S CONTINUED EXCELLENCE, AND TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC BROADCASTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. WORKING COLLABORATIVELY AND COOPERATIVELY WITH MEMBER STATIONS, THE FOUNDATION ENDEAVORS TO SECURE THE EXTRAORDINARY FUNDING NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE PBS'S COMMITMENT TO SERVING THE AMERICAN PUBLIC.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Public Broadcasting Service | $34M | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.pbs.org/foundation
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.