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Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting Inc

Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting Inc

Tampa, FL 33607
Tax ID59-0840626

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About this organization

Revenue

$11,608,812

Expenses

$9,546,689

Website

wedu.org

Mission

FLORIDA WEST COAST PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC., IS A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)(3), TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENTITY WHICH HOLDS THE LICENSE OF WEDU-TV. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SERVE THE PUBLIC GOOD AND TO AID IN THE CREATION OF AN INFORMED CITIZENRY. THROUGH QUALITY PROGRAMMING USING NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, WEDU FULFILLS THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS FOR EDUCATION, INFORMATION, AND CULTURE AND ENABLES PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES TO CONNECT, TO GROW, AND TO LEAD MORE FULFILLING LIVES.

About

WEDU IS WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA'S LEADING PBS STATION AND PUBLIC MEDIA COMPANY REACHING 16 COUNTIES THROUGH MULTIPLE MEDIA PLATFORMS INCLUDING ON-AIR PROGRAMMING AND ONLINE EXPERIENCES THAT BROADEN HORIZONS, TRANSPORT AND TRANSFORM AND OPEN GATEWAYS TO NEW IDEAS AND NEW WORLDS. THE STATION OFFERS A WEALTH OF AWARD-WINNING INSPIRATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ENLIGHTENING CONTENT OVER VARIETY OF MULTI-MEDIA PLATFORMS INCLUDING: TELEVISION PROGRAMMING; OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE EXTENDED COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE STATION'S FULLY INTERACTIVE WEBSITE, AND VARIOUS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS; MONTHLY MEMBER MAGAZINE PREMIERE, AND MYRIAD SPECIAL EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. SEE CONTINUATION OF PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT SCHEDULE O, PAGE 40. WEDU'S FOCUS ON THE LOCAL COMMUNITY HAS RESULTED IN THE STATION BEING REGARDED AS A BEACON OF TRUST FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF EVERY WALK OF LIFE NO MATTER THEIR AGE, ETHNICITY OR SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS. WEDU IS A TREASURED COMMUNITY RESOURCE; A WINDOW TO THE WORLD FOR THE HOMEBOUND AND A VITAL EDUCATIONAL SOURCE FOR THE YOUNGEST MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “It is the mission of wedu to enrich the lives of the citizens in west central florida by leveraging our multiple media assets and strategic partnerships to deliver high-quality programs and community services that educate, inspire, entertain, (see schedule o, page 40) and foster citizenship, lifelong learning and the acceptance of diverse perspectives.”.

When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Wedu operates a public broadcasting television station.”.

  • The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is FL.
  • The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 1300 N BOULEVARD PO BOX 4033, TAMPA, FL, 336774033.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 66 employees.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $2,062,123.
  • The organization has 29 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1956.
  • The organization pays $3,550,911 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $1,645,564 in fundraising expenses.

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