PBS FOUNDATION
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The PBS Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that made $34.4 million in grants to 17 grantees in 2025, primarily focusing on Virginia and Massachusetts. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ENLIST PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT OF PUBLIC BROADCASTING THROUGH ESTABLISHING SPECIAL INITIATIVES FUNDS TO ENSURE PBS'S CONTINUED EXCELLENCE, AND TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC BROADCASTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. AS THE SUPPORTING ARM OF PBS, THE FOUNDATION SOLICITS FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE VARIOUS PROGRAMMATIC EFFORTS OF PBS. A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THIS REVENUE IS RECORDED ON THE PBS' CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION RAISED $9.2 MILLION AND $36.1 MILLION, RESPECTIVELY, FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024. THESE FUNDS INCLUDE CONTRIBUTIONS RECOGNIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASC 958-605, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES- REVENUE RECOGNITION, AND EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS THAT ARE RECOGNIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FASB ASC TOPIC 606, REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS. OF THESE RAISED FUNDS, $6.4 MILLION AND $31.6 MILLION WERE RECORDED AS REVENUE ON PBS' CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, RESPECTIVELY, FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024.
Cause Areas
2
Television
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE
$106.2M
97%
WGBH Educational Foundation
$2.5M
2%
KOCE-TV FOUNDATION
$68.7K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PBS FOUNDATION?
No. PBS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PBS FOUNDATION give?
PBS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Massachusetts, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PBS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PBS FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PBS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, PBS FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $34.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PBS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, PBS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE, WGBH Educational Foundation, and KOCE-TV FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PBS FOUNDATION?
PBS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.