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NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC

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aka KERA   |   Dallas, TX   |  www.kera.org

Mission

The mission of North Texas Public Broadcasting is to serve North Texans through public television, radio and multimedia resources that educate, engage, inspire, inform and entertain.

Ruling year info

1986

President and CEO

Nico A. Leone

Main address

3000 Harry Hines Blvd

Dallas, TX 75201 USA

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EIN

75-2084961

NTEE code info

Television (A32)

Radio (A34)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Blog

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

North Texas is growing and changing every day. As it does, misinformation continues to spread, civil discourse is increasingly rare, and we lose connections to our neighbors and community. But through its many services and platforms, KERA is helping North Texans understand, appreciate and navigate the world around us. We: -educate and entertain young minds, preparing them for success in school and life. -bring our audiences joy and inspiration by showcasing the best of music, art and culture from North Texas and around the world. -cover important issues with fact-based news in a civil tone, encouraging people to get involved in their communities. -connect people across North Texas, building empathy and sparking curiosity across our differences. -reflect the diverse communities that we serve.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Program

Public television station KERA Channel 13 serves the Dallas/Forth Worth/Denton area.

Public radio stations KERA 90.1 FM, KKXT 91.7 FM and WRR 101.1 FM serve the Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton Area.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Children and youth
Families

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of broadcast audience members

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

1. Content: Create and share exceptional content that reflects communities and enriches audiences across North Texas.

2. Audience: Reach new people and deepen loyalty by engaging audiences with relevant content.

3. Sustainability & Revenue: Invest in a strong and diversified business model that supports KERA’s ambitions and long-term sustainability.

4. Facilities & Technology: Invest in facilities and technology that advance our ability to serve audiences today and in the future.

5. People & Culture: Build a high-performing culture that prioritizes belonging, professional growth and well-being.

To ensure every child in North Texas has the opportunity to succeed in school and in life, KERA is:

-Providing high-quality, trusted educational content for young and growing minds

-Acting as a trusted learning and development partner for children, families, schools and early childhood programs

-Serving as a resource hub for educators and families to facilitate learning everywhere and anytime.

For over 60 years, KERA has been providing high-quality and critical early childhood educational resources and tools that help kids succeed in school and life. With our partnerships and legacy of trust through research-backed content, KERA is uniquely positioned to close opportunity gaps and improve educational outcomes for children ages 0-8. 

As part of its five-year, Ready to Learn grant from PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, KERA’s Education team continues to expand its reach across North Texas. In fact, KERA completed a “Learning Neighborhoods” summer workshop series in the Bachman Lake neighborhood, and is beginning to collaborate with organizations in West Dallas to scale this work to other neighborhoods.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    Connecting to diverse audiences to drive statistically significant results as part of research.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC

Board of directors
as of 05/06/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Gwen Echols

LaMonte Thomas - Immediate Past Chair

Jennifer Altabef

Lucy Billingsley

Lael Brodsky

Dr. Tamara L. Brown

Chalon N. Clark

Mary McDermott Cook

Dodee Crockett

Glen Davison

Harry Eaddy

Jorge Ferraez

Carol Glendenning

Peter Handy

Marissa Horne

Jill E. Jester

Kelley Johnson

Peter A. Kraus

Heather Kreager

Whitney Fogle Lewis

Kimberly Manns

Kevin March

Dr. Mac McGinnis

Dan M. Meyer, MD

Georgina Ngozi

Marc A. Nivet, EdD, MBA

Dale Petroskey

David M. Porter

J. Puckett

Dena A. Reecer

Eddie W. Reeves

John W. Richmond, PhD

Marco Rodriguez

Jim Skochdopole

Kelvin Smith

Ann Stuart, PhD

Wes Turner

Hemant Vankawala, MD, FACEP

Natalie Weimer

Mitch Whitten

Craig Wilson

Dr. Jamie Wilson

Rama Yelkur, DBA

Erle Nye - Honorary Life Director

Richard G. Rogers - Honorary Life Director

Daniel Routman - Honorary Life Director

Donna Wilhelm - Honorary Life Director

Dr. Carlos R. Morales - Ex-Officio

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 4/30/2024
info Candid has made improvements to the race and ethnicity options.

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 09/05/2023

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
  • We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.