Friends of PBS Wisconsin Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Madison, Wisconsin · EIN 23-7300462
- Wisconsin
- Madison
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Wisconsin
- Total giving
- $13MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $37MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICES OF PBS WISCONSIN. INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: 1. TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICES OF PBS WISCONSIN, A PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE OPERATED JOINTLY BY THE WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BOARD OF REGENTS-UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON, EACH AN AGENCY OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. 2. TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES WHICH COMPLEMENT AND/OR ASSIST THE BROADCASTING ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED ABOVE. 3. TO ENGAGE IN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS ANCILLARY TO AND IN SUPPORT OF THE FOREGOING. 4. TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY, EVOLUTION AND GROWTH OF PUBLIC MEDIA IN WISCONSIN. 5. TO RAISE FUNDS AND INVEST IN, RECEIVE, HOLD, USE AND DISPOSE OF PROPERTY OF ALL KINDS AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE TO CARRY INTO EFFECT THE PURPOSES STATED ABOVE.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin - Madison | $8.7M | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Foundation Inc | $2.4M | 2023 |
| Boettcher Trinklein Television Inc | $290K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.pbswisconsin.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.