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Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association Inc.

Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association Inc.

Norfolk, VA 235081507
Tax ID54-0843118

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About this organization

Revenue

$13,286,550

Expenses

$14,338,305

Website

whro.org

Mission

TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF THE CITIZENS IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES BY RESPONDING TO THEIR NEED TO TO BE ENGAGED, EDUCATED, ENTERTAINED AND ENLIGHTENED.

About

BROADCAST AND DIGITAL CONTENT- WHRO is the the local public television broadcaster in eastern Virginia, providing quality television programming on four channels 24 hours a day. From childrens shows like Sesame Street, Daniel Tigers Neighborhood and Ready, Jet, Go! To PBS showcase programs like NOVA, Masterpiece, PBS Newshour, American Experience and Frontline, WHRO TV 15 provides quality programming for all ages. Local broadcasts and digital content include, Curate, Cinema 15, Music & Might, local Congressional and Senatorial Debates and a documentaries such as #YoungSingersProject and Comedy Bootcamp. WHRO broadcasts educational television that delights children while building reading, science, technology and math skills, programs for life-long learning, public affairs analysis and documentaries, performance programming celebrating cultural diversity and the country, acclaimed history, science and nature programming, and the best in Independent Films. WHRV 89.5 FM radio is the place to hear NPR programs like Morning Edition and All Things Considered, American Public Medias Marketplace, as well as alternative, jazz and folk music. Call in shows HearSay with Cathy Lewis and Another View hosted by Barbara Hamm Lee provide a forum to the open exchange of ideas and opinions. Podcasts/Broadcasts include Mind Over Manners, Out the Box Album of the Week, This Week in Mal's World, Opening Night with Rebecca Evans, Birdnotes, Strome Business Minute, Educationally Speaking, The Emerging Leaders Smart Pill, Writer's Block and Arts Conversations. WHRO 90.3 FM radio provides 24-hour classical music and fine arts programming and is an important connection between the many fine performing arts organizations in the area and the community through partnerships to record and broadcast concerts, promote events, and highlight the rich cultural offerings of our region including broadcasts of performances by visiting artists with the Virginia Arts Festival, Virginia Symphony and Virginia Opera.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “Whro public media plays a significant role building individual actvity, community capacity, and national awareness. we are committed to provide educational and enlightening content through radio and television to eastern virginia. additionally, whro education provides a state-wide propulation of 286,000 students and 25,000 educators, including more than 15 independent schools, with services that range from stem, to professional development for teachers, to student learning through online courses and emediava. viewed as a leader in educational programs, whro public media is recognized regionally, statewide, and nationally for programs it has created.”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “To enhance the lives of the citizens in the communities it serves by responding to their need to to be engaged, educated, entertained and enlightened.”.

  • The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of VA, as reported.
  • The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 5200 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA, 235081507.
  • The non-profit has a total of 144 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$1,051,755.
  • The CEO remuneration policy within the organization is not established through a review and endorsement from a neutral party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 34 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1961.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $7,228,470 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $1,818,876 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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