Public Disclosures
WITF, a non-profit community-based organization, uses media in public service. WITF is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to operate the non-commercial broadcasting frequencies WITF-TV, WITF-FM and WYPM-FM. WITF also provides Educational Services and operates witf.org, Pennsylvania Public Radio (a statewide public radio service) and Media Solutions, a production services division. WITF Enterprises, a wholly owned for-profit subsidiary of WITF, operates Radio Pennsylvania, a statewide news network for commercial radio stations.
WITF’s mission is to strengthen our communities by connecting us to each other and to opportunities for lifelong learning. Information is posted here as soon as it becomes available and can be downloaded using Acrobat Reader.
Annual Report to the Community
Learn about the WITF’s recent achievements by downloading WITF’s Annual Report. To receive a printed copy, please contact us or call 717-704-3000.
Financial Records
IRS Form 990 and Form 990-T filings
WITF operates on a July 1 – June 30 fiscal year. WITF’s financial statements are audited annually by a certified public accounting firm. Financial statements include a Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activities, and Statement of Cash in Net Assets and Cash Flows, and should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Financial Statements.
The IRS Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax, is the annual federal information return filed by charitable organizations that are exempt from income tax. The amounts in these statements are presented in accordance with IRS regulations.
WITF engages in several activities that are unrelated to its charitable purpose. WITF pays income tax on any earnings derived from these activities with Form 990-T, the Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return.
2018
June 30, 2018 and 2017 Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Information
July 2017 – June 2018: FY 2017 IRS 990 / 990-T
2017
June 30, 2017 and 2016 Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Information
July 2016 – June 2017: FY 2016 IRS 990 / 990-T
CPB Annual Financial Report – FM
CPB Annual Financial Report – TV
2016
June 30, 2016 and 2015 Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Information
July 2015 – June 2016: FY 2015 IRS 990 / 990-T
CPB Annual Financial Report – FM
CPB Annual Financial Report – TV
2015
June 30, 2015 and 2014 Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Information
July 2014 – June 2015: FY 2014 IRS 990 / 990-T
2014
June 30, 2014 and 2013 Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Information
July 2013 – June 2014: FY 2013 IRS 990 / 990-T
2013
June 30, 2013 and 2012 Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Information
July 2012 – June 2013: FY 2013 IRS 990
July 2012 – June 2013: FY 2013 IRS 990-T
2012
June 30, 2012 and 2011 Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Information
July 2011 – June 2012: FY 2012 IRS 990 / IRS 990-T
2011
June 30, 2011 and 2010 Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Information
July 2010 – June 2011: FY 2011 IRS 990 / IRS 990-T
WITF’s CPB Employee Statistics Report, CPB Annual Financial Report, and CPB grant financial reports are available for inspection at the following address:
WITF Public Media Center
4801 Lindle Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111
FCC EEO reports
The FCC EEO Report lists all WITF full-time vacancies filled during the reporting period and the employment outreach initiatives implemented by the station to serve our communities. WITF EEO Reports are available through the FCC’s TV Station Profiles & Public Inspection Files portal.
View April 1,2018 – March 31, 2019 EEO Public File Report
FCC Public Inspection File
The FCC TV Station Profiles & Public Inspection Files provides a collection of documents required to be maintained by all broadcast services. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC’s online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or fccinfo@fcc.gov. More information…
View FCC Online Public Inspection File
WITF Annual Diversity Report
In compliance with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Television Community Service Grant General Provisions and Eligibility Criteria, below are WITF’s Annual Diversity Reports to satisfy the Diversity Eligibility Policy. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting requires WITF to post this report.
View WITF’s 2018 Diversity Statement
View WITF’s 2017 Diversity Statement
View WITF’s 2016 Diversity Statement
View WITF’s 2015 Diversity Statement
View WITF’s 2014 Diversity Statement
View WITF’s 2013 Diversity Statement
View WITF’s 2012 Diversity Statement
Additional Reports and Information
It is the policy of WITF that meetings of the governing board of the organization, its committees, and advisory boards shall be open to the public.
View WITF’s Open Meetings Policy
WITF has two privacy policies, one for the public and one for kids.
By using witf.org (including all services, features, functionality and content available through the witf.org domain name, collectively, the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy, please exit the Site and do not use the Site or any of its features.
View WITF’s Terms of Use
WITF By-Laws are the rules and regulations enacted by WITF to provide a framework for its operation and management.
View WITF By-Laws
WITF is committed to the ethical and transparent operation of our organization and to the ethical practice of journalism, whether in our non-profit and for-profit enterprises. These Principles and Guidelines provide direction to management and information to the public about the operation of WITF and its media enterprises.
View WITF Principles and Guidelines
The directors and officers of WITF have a fiduciary duty to act in good faith in what they reasonably believe to be the Corporation’s best interest.
View WITF Conflict of Interest Policy
WITF annually reports on local content and services to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
View WITF Local Content and Services Report
Premier Circle members share the value of connecting our region through education, culture and civic discourse and play a vital role in keeping the vision of quality programming and community service alive at WITF. Premier Circle members support WITF at a level of $1,200 or more annually.
