AI Summary
WNET is a multi-media public service nonprofit focused on television, delivering lifelong learning and meaningful experiences that inspire curiosity, encourage action, and nurture dreams. Based on a 2025 filing year, it reported an operating budget of $124.3M and total revenue of $119.1M, with support from funders including Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Freedom Together Foundation, and SUE & EDGAR WACHENHEIM FOUNDATION.
Mission Statement
WNET IS A MULTI-MEDIA PUBLIC SERVICE NON-PROFIT THAT DELIVERS LIFELONG LEARNING AND MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES TO OUR COMMUNITIES. OUR CONTENT INSPIRES CURIOSITY, ENCOURAGES ACTION AND NURTURES DREAMS.
Cause Areas
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Television
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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- 520 funders
- 92 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WNET’s budget?
In 2024, WNET reported an annual operating budget of around $131.4 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does WNET support?
WNET supports work in Television.
Where does WNET operate?
WNET is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY.
Who funded WNET recently?
In 2025, WNET received grants from CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, and CHANG K PARK FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant WNET received in 2024?
The largest grant to WNET in 2024 exceeds $10.3 million.
What is WNET’s reliance on government grants?
WNET relied on government grants for more than 10% of their total revenue in 2024.