Arts, Culture, Humanities : Public Broadcasting and Media
WETA
Washington's source for compelling television and inspiring classical music
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (59.17) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 81.6% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 3.7% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 14.5% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.15 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (38.16) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 7.2% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 3.5% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.95 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (21.00) |
Income Statement (FYE 06/2008)
Contact Information
WETA
2775 South Quincy Street
Arlington, VA 22206
tel: (703) 998-2724
fax: (703) 998-2898
EIN: 53-0242992
Leadership (FYE 06/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Percy Rockefeller | President, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $391,904 | 0.49% |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
Founded in 1961, WETA (The Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association) is the leading public broadcasting station in the nation's capital, serving Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia with educational, cultural, news and public affairs programs and services. WETA's mission is to produce and broadcast programs of intellectual integrity and cultural merit that recognize viewers' and listeners' intelligence, curiosity and interest in the world around them. As an independent broadcaster and producer, WETA provides its viewers and listeners with quality, compelling programs and serves a broad community with educational projects and Web-based initiatives. In addition to our broadcasts and productions, WETA is a steadfast believer in the power of media to educate, and we have developed valuable national education services.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WETA - VA | 59.17 | |
| WCPE - NC | 57.40 | |
| WXXI Public Broadcasting Council - NY | 63.44 | |
| Prairie Public Broadcasting - ND | 55.83 | |
| New Hampshire Public Radio - NH | 63.59 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WETA - VA | 59.17 | |
| WHYY - PA | 46.94 |  |
| Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting - FL | 60.49 | |
| WGBH Boston - MA | 55.09 | |
| Valley Public Radio - CA | 62.04 | |
