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South Florida PBS reported $29.4 million in revenue and $27.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $65.84 went to program services, $12.55 to management and general costs and $21.61 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 95.8% of the total. Government grants made up 19.0%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $756,078 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 18 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 68% 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 $27MFor context, the median across 876 covered arts, culture & humanities charities: $79.98 programs, $13.89 management, $6.13 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 $29MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 65.8% | 78.5% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.6% | 13.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 21.6% | 6.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.21 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 95.8% | 57.5% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 19.0% | 1.7% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 4.1% | 20.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $756,078 | $385,706 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.78% | 2.03% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 18 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 8.9 | 36.6 |
| 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 expenseWe broaden the boundaries of communication, and we are agents for innovation and growth; culturally, socially, economically, and historically. Through varied media and technologies we extend the reach of the arts and education, connect organizations and institutions across this diverse region, and preserve South Florida's history, leading the way in this global society. We combine the many voices of our community into a dynamic and vital conversation, serving the greater good. We are a vibrant force in the South Florida community that entertains, enlightens, and educates. We provide content…
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 Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $688,009 | $0 | $68,069 | $756,078 |
| COO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $224,056 | $0 | $44,367 | $268,423 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $215,427 | $0 | $40,887 | $256,314 |
| VP OF CONTENT & COMMUNITY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $195,027 | $0 | $46,448 | $241,475 |
| CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $210,070 | $0 | $10,069 | $220,139 |
| SR VP COMMUNICATION Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $188,200 | $0 | $21,674 | $209,874 |
| VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $164,238 | $0 | $40,945 | $205,183 |
| CORPORATE SECRETARY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $173,046 | $0 | $22,973 | $196,019 |
18 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from South Florida PBS (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 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 596
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| WIETSMA & LIPPOLIS CONSTRUCTIONS LLC Construction contractor | $4,435,984 |
| ENLIGHTEN DIGITAL LLC Immersive contractor | $766,875 |
| PHOENIX IMMERSIVE LTD Immersive contractor | $672,199 |
| STARFISH MEDIA GROUP Production services | $500,000 |
| SKB CONSULTING INC Development services | $340,100 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 9 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
101 private foundations reported grants to South Florida PBS totaling $2.8M 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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Every number above is copied from South Florida PBS's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for South Florida PBS, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of South Florida PBS's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, South Florida PBS reported that 65.8% of its $27.2 million in expenses went to program services, 12.6% to management and general and 21.6% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does South Florida PBS pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation South Florida PBS reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $756,078, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does South Florida PBS get its money?
Of $29.4 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 95.8% came from contributions and grants (including 19.0% from government grants) and 4.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is South Florida PBS a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 59-0737868 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 202601189349301405 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202511359349309376 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202411359349309966 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202330959349300543 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202200359349301700 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202043499349301044 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 59-0737868: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.