Wmht Educational Telecommunications
Wmht Educational Telecommunications reported $10.5 million in revenue and $9.4 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $74.20 went to program services, $9.21 to management and general costs and $16.59 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 85.7% of the total. Government grants made up 11.1%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $327,758 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 12% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $9.4MFor context, the median across 2,433 covered unclassified charities: $88.27 programs, $11.68 management, $0.05 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $10MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 74.2% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 16.6% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.17 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 85.7% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 11.1% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 5.5% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $327,758 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.49% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 37.4 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 23 of 24 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseWmht provides weekly local and regional programming on public affairs, government, business, cooking, health, economic issues and arts in new york's capital region and beyond.programming at a glancesince 1953, wmht public media has provided programs and services to our local communities that encourage growth and learning through the power of media. We envision a community confident in its identity, its potential fully realized, inspired, and connected through trusted public media. In 2025, we continued to engage our community with robust content highlighting the unique stories and strengths…
Wmht has 2 radio services wext (97.7) a aaa-format, and wmht-fm a classical music station. Wmht-fm provides comprehensive classical music programming, combining original production, distinctive speciality programs, live concert presentations and the talents of locally and nationally-recognized hosts. The classical music station wmht-fm is located at 89.1 in new york's capital region and on wrhv-fm 88.7 in the poughkeepsie area (and also available via hd radio), wmht helps keep the arts thriving in our community by making wonderful classical music accessible to all. Wmht and wrhv airs renowned…
What distinguishes wmht and pbs from other broadcasters is our public service commitment to fostering lifelong learning. This commitment is shown in our on-air educational programs, our online services, and the work we do within the community. An established pbs affiliate serving eastern nys and areas of western new england, wmht-tv offers a rich array of educational children's television programs from sesame street to curious george. We also have a dedicated children's channel- pbs kids which is a 24/7 channel. Fy25 education/ local community outreach focused on unserved and underserved…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $298,128 | $0 | $29,630 | $327,758 |
| DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SUPP Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $177,546 | $0 | $23,472 | $201,018 |
| VP, CHIEF CONTENT AND ENGA Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $147,869 | $0 | $26,397 | $174,266 |
| VICE PRESIDENT & CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $141,379 | $0 | $25,049 | $166,428 |
| VP INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $127,796 | $0 | $1,476 | $129,272 |
| VICE PRESIDENT, RADIO Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $102,478 | $0 | $23,050 | $125,528 |
6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Wmht Educational Telecommunications (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.1M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b24 · 23 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 547
- Volunteers Part I, line 641
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CONTRIBUTOR DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP Fundraising service | $738,524 |
| KEY CODE MEDIA Media equipment distributor | $548,444 |
| COMPLETE NETWORK SUPPORT It support | $137,185 |
| NATIONAL GRID Utilities | $117,387 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 4 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
14 private foundations reported grants to Wmht Educational Telecommunications totaling $93,832 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Wmht Educational Telecommunications spent in FY2025, $74.20 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Wmht Educational Telecommunications's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Wmht Educational Telecommunications reported that 74.2% of its $9.4 million in expenses went to program services, 9.2% to management and general and 16.6% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Wmht Educational Telecommunications pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Wmht Educational Telecommunications reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $327,758, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Wmht Educational Telecommunications get its money?
Of $10.5 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 85.7% came from contributions and grants (including 11.1% from government grants) and 5.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Wmht Educational Telecommunications a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 14-1400177 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202640799349300919 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202500849349300135 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202400879349301605 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202340869349300759 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202220819349301317 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202140839349300609 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 14-1400177: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.