KCPBS - Public Television 19, Inc.
KCPBS - Public Television 19, Inc.
EIN: 23-7114952
as of September 2024
as of September 09, 2024
Mission
Kansas City PBS, 90.9 The Bridge, and Flatland serve our diverse community as essential sources for independent journalism, multimedia storytelling, music discovery, and education resources.
Ruling year
1971
President & CEO
Mr. Kliff Kuehl
Main address
125 E. 31st Street
Kansas City, MO 64108 USA
EIN
23-7114952
Education services
Communication media
Population served
Children and youth
Adults
NTEE code
Television (A32)
Media, Communications Organizations (A30)
Educational Services and Schools - Other (B90)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Affiliations
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reports Download other documentsWhat we aim to solve
Raise awareness around key issues and programs for the Kansas City and surrounding communities that we serve - education, homelessness, housing, health, civic affairs, arts, and more.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Education
PBS Learning Media: Provides free high-quality curriculum-based content for the classroom with over 150,000 innovative digital resources mapped to state and national standards. It is delivered over the internet and ready at a moment's notice. More than 23,500 teachers in 60 school districts, serving 333,800 K-12 students use this service. KCPBS trains some 300 teachers per year in strategies for integrating media into the classroom. Early Education: KCPBS's PBS KIDS is a children's service focused on preparing children to succeed in school. This service includes the broadcast of nearly 400 hours weekly of curriculum based programs, including a 24/7 dedicated channel, outreach initiatives reaching more than 1,000 underserved children annually, and professional development for early childhood education providers and caregivers. Adult Education: KCPBS provides online resources for adults to gain a GED or Hi SET diploma.
Public & Cultural Affairs
KCPBS features quality national PBS favorites like the PBS Arts Festival, Masterpiece Theatre, and Great Performances, as well as the NewsHour and Antiques Roadshow.
Local public affairs programs include Kansas City Week in Review and RUCKUS - weekly discussions of news and events. Our documentary, 'A Level Foundation,' took a look at how housing issues impact health, education and long-term viability of neighborhoods. 'LZ Kansas City' told stories of local Vietnam veterans' experiences after the war. Arts coverage included the annual broadcast of 'Celebration at the Station;' and 'Galleries & Museums,' which explored the differences in the organizations that house artwork in Kansas City. "68: The Kansas City Race Riots, Then and Now" is a product of a partnership between KCPBS, 41 Action News & the KC Public Library. This program & town hall featured historians, political & law enforcement leaders, along with eyewitnesses to the events that played out in Kansas City 50 years ago.
Outreach Events
KCPBS holds many outreach events in Kansas City, including community cinema screenings like, 'I Am Not Your Negro,' 'Dolores' and 'Tell Them We Are Rising.' Important educational community outreach events like regular professional development for PreK-12 teachers and parents, including Anti-Bias Training. KCPBS also engages our community's children with events like the annual KCPBS Block Party with activities inspired by Sesame Street in Communities, and Be My Neighbor Day with activities focusing on being a caring neighbor to people and wildlife.
90.9 The Bridge
The Bridge is a AAA (Adult Album Alternative - all music) public radio station: The format has a broader and more diverse playlist than most other music formats and tends to appeal to young adults. Musical selection includes a variety of music genres such as jazz, folk, world music, blues, and alternative rock. It promotes music discovery and helps give exposure to upcoming artists. It also focuses on new and emerging artists from the local community. The Bridge is a public radio non-profit organization and does not compete with KCUR, Kansas City's local news and talk public radio station.
Flatland
KCPBS has built a center for local and regional journalism that distributes news through a variety of platforms including public television, public radio, the Internet & social media reporting. In addition, we have created flatlandkc.org - KCPBS's digital magazine, a destination for local and regional storytelling. Flatland shares digital-first series and stories that give you the best of people and places, eats and drinks, news and issues, arts & culture, and more. We make and share coverage about our region.
Where we work
Awards
Arts/Entertainment: Room Tone 2020
Mid-America Regional EMMY Awards
Documentary: Land of Opportunity 2020
Mid-America Regional EMMY Awards
Informational: Higher Octaves 2020
Mid-America Regional EMMY Awards
Arts/Entertainment: Me Dorothy...and this Road to OZ 2019
Mid-America Regional EMMY Awards
Public Affairs: Public Works? Evicted 2019
Mid-America Regional EMMY Awards
Special Event Coverage: Celebration at the Station 2019
Mid-America Regional EMMY Awards
Arts/Entertainment: Show Me: Arts 2018
Mid-America Regional EMMY Awards
Arts/Entertainment: In Situ 2018
Mid-America Regional EMMY Awards
Human Interest: Sandlot 2018
Mid-America Regional EMMY Awards
Community Service: LZ Kansas City: Stories/Impact from Vietnam War 2018
Mid-America Regional EMMY Awards
Informational: Public Works? The Cost of Our Aging Infrastructure 2017
Mid-America Regional EMMY Awards
Public Affairs: Public Works? The Cost of Our Aging Infrastructure 'Water Rates and Rivers.' 2017
Mid-America Regional EMMY Awards
Informational: Ferment Natio 2017
Mid-America Regional EMMY Awards
Be Good, Smile Pretty 2004
EMMY Award (National)
Justice Deferred 2022
American Judges Association’s 2022 Gavel Award
Houseless in Kansas City 2022
Regional EMMY
Heart of the City 2022
Regional EMMY
Affiliations & memberships
PBS 1971
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of students showing improvement in test scores
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Education
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
PBS KIDS is a children's service focused on preparing kids to succeed in school. This includes the broadcast of nearly 400 hrs weekly of curriculum based programs. 1,000 underserved children annually.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Community engagement and relevance, local content, and continuing to provide PBS' national content and PBS Kids' programming.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Local output is the core focus. We aim to serve our local audience by creating content and tackling subject matters that are not given enough time in mainstream media. We ask ourselves, "Is KCPBS interacting with its users around content and issues they care about?" This can be anything from veteran's issues to food to program screenings. KCPBS has seen success in taking the lead from PBS efforts, like 'Cancer, the Emperor of all Maladies,' or Ken Burns 'Vietnam,' and localizing content to complement the national programming. KCPT produces outreach events for PBS Kids and holds screenings for programs like Victoria and Vietnam.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
As a television and radio station, KCPT has the unique ability to broadcast to our community and beyond. Our digital magazine, flatlandkc.org is another tool to provide local content around key issues.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
KCPT has been very successful in finding ways to provide content. We use digital first programming at flatlandkc.org (KCPT's digital magazine) to bring important and relevant issues to the community - programs like 'Public Works? - The Cost of our Aging Infrastructure' and 'Take Note - an in-depth look at education in Kansas City.' These programs are provided digitally and then pushed to television broadcast - helping us reach a large audience. KCPT has been very fortunate to have community partners who take an active roll in helping us tell these stories and are a big part of our success. Going forward, KCPT's strategy is to research issues relevant in the local community that have not been given enough media attention and take 3-6 months to do a deep dive on any given issue and have ongoing discussions throughout this period.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
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
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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 act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, It is difficult to identify actionable feedback
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2023 info
0.43
Months of cash in 2023 info
2.9
Fringe rate in 2023 info
26%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
KCPBS - Public Television 19, Inc.
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
KCPBS - Public Television 19, Inc.
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
This snapshot of KCPBS - Public Television 19, Inc.’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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| Profitability info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $1,456,277 | $3,739,171 | $3,895,539 | $2,392,077 | $374,851 |
| As % of expenses | 14.5% | 36.5% | 38.8% | 22.6% | 2.8% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $453,530 | $2,933,895 | $3,307,100 | $1,970,924 | $35,444 |
| As % of expenses | 4.1% | 26.5% | 31.1% | 17.9% | 0.3% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $14,435,283 | $13,129,710 | $13,527,106 | $14,417,252 | $12,167,598 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 35.0% | -9.0% | 3.0% | 6.6% | -15.6% |
| Program services revenue | 8.7% | 8.4% | 7.4% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| Membership dues | 27.9% | 35.0% | 37.4% | 37.2% | 44.4% |
| Investment income | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Government grants | 1.8% | 1.5% | 8.7% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| All other grants and contributions | 53.3% | 45.4% | 33.2% | 46.0% | 30.4% |
| Other revenue | 7.8% | 9.1% | 12.6% | 7.0% | 11.2% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $10,042,468 | $10,250,583 | $10,052,135 | $10,564,551 | $13,602,557 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | -4.3% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 5.1% | 28.8% |
| Personnel | 49.2% | 50.9% | 52.5% | 51.0% | 45.4% |
| Professional fees | 11.8% | 11.2% | 10.2% | 10.9% | 11.2% |
| Occupancy | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 12.8% |
| All other expenses | 35.9% | 34.9% | 34.5% | 34.9% | 29.3% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $11,045,215 | $11,055,859 | $10,640,574 | $10,985,704 | $13,941,964 |
| One month of savings | $836,872 | $854,215 | $837,678 | $880,379 | $1,133,546 |
| Debt principal payment | $545,585 | $0 | $1,062,979 | $0 | $13,089,113 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,360,680 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $12,427,672 | $11,910,074 | $12,541,231 | $14,226,763 | $28,164,623 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 1.8 | 5.4 | 7.7 | 18.4 | 2.9 |
| Months of cash and investments | 5.7 | 10.1 | 13.9 | 23.7 | 7.4 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 4.1 | 7.6 | 11.6 | 13.8 | 11.5 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $1,513,869 | $4,641,146 | $6,416,050 | $16,170,778 | $3,272,175 |
| Investments | $3,225,382 | $3,997,294 | $5,217,963 | $4,676,221 | $5,068,522 |
| Receivables | $2,547,097 | $1,790,704 | $1,310,895 | $9,715,023 | $9,391,646 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $22,385,075 | $22,927,541 | $23,199,412 | $13,330,686 | $11,669,388 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 81.2% | 82.8% | 83.5% | 56.7% | 67.7% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 20.8% | 22.7% | 13.6% | 52.1% | 35.5% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $6,419,230 | $9,353,125 | $12,660,225 | $14,631,149 | $14,666,593 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $3,701,302 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $3,701,302 | $2,818,299 | $3,022,789 | $3,461,306 | $164,672 |
| Total net assets | $10,120,532 | $12,171,424 | $15,683,014 | $18,092,455 | $14,831,265 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
President & CEO
Mr. Kliff Kuehl
Kuehl served as CEO of KNPB. He helped the team wrap up a $6.25M campaign, tripled its major donors, and helped secure a $1M in-kind donation. He joined KCPBS in 2009 with a vision to transform public media into a more sustainable service. At a time of declining local newspaper coverage, he wants to bridge the gap with local content. The Hale Center for Journalism opened in 2013 as a multimedia center for that distributes local content through a variety of “channels.” Its goal is to cover issues/stories of the KC region in a comprehensive way. This was an effort between Kuehl and the PBS Foundation to secure $3M for local news and $1M for the PBS Fnd. In 2013 the Univ. of Central MO transferred ownership of KTBG 90.9 FM to KCPBS. Kuehl’s vision for radio is to connect listeners to local arts, inspire them to become involved in the community and to serve as a platform for local musicians. Kuehl stays engaged on the national level with memberships on the MMG, NETA, and VUHAUS boards.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
KCPBS - Public Television 19, Inc.
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
KCPBS - Public Television 19, Inc.
Highest paid employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
KCPBS - Public Television 19, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 06/06/2024
Board of directors data
Kimberly Wilkerson
Haas & Wilkerson Insurance
Term: 2022 - 2024
Kimberly Wilkerson
Haas & Wilkerson Insurance
Kiran Huggins
Center Base
Erin Turley
H&R Block
Linda Lenza
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Chris Harper
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Tammy Edwards
Community Volunteer
David Burke
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Judy Moody
Community Volunteer
Sandra Whitaker
Community Volunteer
Roger Best
University of Central Missouri
Will Gregory
Will Gregory PR
Ellen Barnes
Community Volunteer
Todd Reiser
Lockton
Jon Stephens
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Elizabeth Alex
KCUMB
David Barnard
Stinson LLP
Jeff Simon
Husch Blackwell
Fred Nelson
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Board leadership practices
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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
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
Gender identity
Transgender Identity
Sexual orientation
No data
Disability
No data
Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- 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.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- 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 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.
Contractors
Fiscal year endingProfessional fundraisers
Fiscal year endingSOURCE: IRS Form 990 Schedule G
Solicitation activities
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