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Chicago Public Media INC

Public charity
DBA: % PAYROLL PS CONTACT
Other · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 36-3687394

About

Chicago public media's mission is to strengthen the well-being of our local communities and our democracy through independent local journalism. Chicago public media produces accessible, trusted news, information and programming that helps ALL chicago AREA residents make informed decisions every day, participate in our diverse communities and make the most of our region.

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Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
180
Volunteers
5

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-06-30
Revenue
$35.6M
Expenses
$27.1M
Assets
$123.1M
Liabilities
$37.6M

Financial history

$38.7M$19.3M$0
16171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $35.6M · Peak FY2023: $38.7M · Avg: $31.8M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$9K
Grants Given
—
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Address

848 E Grand AVE
Chicago, IL, 60611-350

Governance

Voting board members24
Independent members24
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %59.7%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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