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PUBLIC MEDIA NJ INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 452552448 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE A30 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Large ($10M-$50M) · njpbs.org
revenue
$11.5M
expenses
$11.5M
net assets
$10.1M
employees
92
volunteers
16
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

TO BRING QUALITY PUBLIC TELEVISION PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES TO COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY AND ITS TRI-STATE NEIGHBORS. ITS CONTENT, BOTH ON-AIR AND ONLINE, AIMS TO REFLECT THE DIVERSE

profile · synthesized from sources

Public Media NJ Inc, operating as NJ PBS, provides public television programming to New Jersey and the tri-state area through broadcast and digital platforms. The organization offers PBS content, local journalism, educational resources, and children's programming. As of July 1, 2026, Montclair State University became the new operator of NJ PBS, continuing its mission under a new management structure.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $58K
    TELEVISION BROADCAST STATION: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS PROVIDES THE TRANSMISSION OF PMNJS BROADCAST SIGNAL TO THE NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY WHICH IN TURN BROADCASTS THE PROGRAMS WITHIN BOTH NEW YORK CITY AND PHILADELPHIA TELEVISION MARKETS. DURING THE 2023/2024 FISCAL YEAR, PMNJ (a/k/a NJ PBS) TRANSMITTED OVER 17,000 HOURS OF PROGRAMMING ON A 24-HOUR DAILY SCHEDULE.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Children's and Instructional Programming
Broadcasts over 2,900 hours annually of educational children's content including PBS Kids shows and instructional programming
NJ Spotlight News
Produces local journalism and public affairs coverage focused on issues facing New Jersey residents
PBS Learning Media NJ
Provides free, classroom-ready digital educational resources to educators and students across New Jersey
PBS Passport
Offers donor members extended on-demand access to a library of PBS programs, films, and specials as a benefit of support
Television Broadcast Station: Technical Operations
Transmits NJ PBS broadcast signal through four FCC-licensed stations (WNJS, WNJN, WNJT, WNJB) to serve New Jersey and surrounding markets with 24/7 programming
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Community and Public Broadcasting Services 2 activities
    • Operating and broadcasting NJ PBS programming
      Operates four broadcast transmitters (WNJS, WNJN, WNJT, WNJB) providing public television coverage across New Jersey and into the New York City and Philadelphia markets. Transmitted over 17,000 hours of programming on a 24-hour daily schedule during fiscal year 2023/2024 for broadcast by the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority.
    • Supporting public media through donor engagement and programming
      Supports public television programming, statewide storytelling, education, arts, culture, and public affairs through donor contributions. Provides free over-the-air and streaming access to NJ PBS content, including local journalism, arts and culture, children's education, and public affairs, supported by member donations.
  • Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
    • Ensuring accessibility of NJ PBS programming
      Provides closed captioning for all NJ PBS programming through the PBS player with customizable display settings, ensuring compliance with FCC requirements (47 C.F.R. § 79.1). Responds to live captioning issues within 24 hours and written complaints within 30 days. Implements WCAG 2.1 AA standards, including skip-to-content links, screen-reader support, responsive text resizing, and high-contrast modes, with user-reported issues treated as priority fixes.
  • Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
    • Providing educational resources for children and educators
      Offers free, classroom-ready digital educational resources through PBS Learning Media NJ, reaching over 407,000 users in New Jersey during fiscal year 2023. Provides videos, games, and activities for young viewers, families, caregivers, and teachers, along with broadcast and on-demand access to over 2,900 hours of children’s and instructional programming annually.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Distributing on-demand and livestreamed NJ PBS content
      Provides on-demand access to full episodes, documentaries, specials, and PBS series through the PBS player and PBS app, including livestreaming of NJ PBS programming. Offers member video benefits and extended library access via PBS Passport for eligible donors, with uninterrupted access guaranteed through July 31, 2026.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$11.49M
Contributions & grants$4.79M42%
Program service revenue$6.52M57%
Investment income$155K1%
Other revenue$24K
expenses
Total expenses$11.54M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$6.44M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.35M
Cash$3.79M
Investments$3.22M
Liabilities$3.21M
Net assets$10.13M
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +7.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 10
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NEAL SHAPIRO DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT & CEO 10 $837K
CAROLINE CROEN TREASURER 10 $399K
ROBERT FEINBERG SECRETARY 10 $369K
JAMES KRAFT SENIOR MANAGING EDITOR 40 $302K
JOSEPH LEE GENERAL MANAGER 40 $282K
STEPHEN PRIOLO DIRECTOR OF LOCAL CORPORATE & SPONSORSHIP 40 $235K
ELVIN BADGER DIRECTOR, STUDIO OPERATIONS 40 $204K
LISA OVERTON GRAPHIC DESIGNER 40 $168K
BRIANA VANNOZZI ANCHOR 40 $151K
MARK NIXDORF ENGINEER 40 $132K
board members · 15
  • ANDREW TSAO — DIRECTOR (ELECTED 5/14/24)
  • ANN LIMBERG — DIRECTOR (THROUGH 5/14/24)
  • BARRY H OSTROWSKY — DIRECTOR
  • CAROL VOORHEES — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTOPHER J PALADINO — DIRECTOR (ELECTED 5/14/24)
  • CHRISTOPHER M LEPRE — DIRECTOR
  • DENISE VENUTI FREE — DIRECTOR (ELECTED 9/28/23)
  • ELIZABETH T MAZZEO — DIRECTOR (ELECTED 5/14/24)
  • ELIZABETH THOMAS — DIRECTOR & VICE CHAIR
  • GOV THOMAS H KEAN — DIRECTOR
  • HANS DEKKER — DIRECTOR
  • JOSH S WESTON — DIRECTOR (THROUGH 5/17/24)
  • LAURIE MAHON — DIRECTOR (THROUGH 1/16/24)
  • MAUREEN DUFFY — DIRECTOR (THROUGH 7/13/23)
  • NATALYA JOHNSON — DIRECTOR (ELECTED 5/14/24)
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • Federal Communications Commission Government — Complies with FCC closed-captioning requirements in 47 C.F.R. § 79.1.
  • Montclair State University Government — State university co-responsible for NJ PBS website accessibility compliance under Title II of the ADA.
  • Montclair State University Partner — Hosts NJ PBS operations, including captioning oversight through the Center for Cooperative Media.
  • Montclair State University Partner — Houses and operates NJ PBS through its College of Communication and Media as of July 1, 2026.
  • Montclair State University Partner — New operator of NJ PBS as of July 1, 2026, responsible for staffing, systems, and programming.
  • Montclair State University Partner — New operator of NJ PBS as of July 1, 2026, selected by the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority.
  • New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority Government — Holds the FCC licenses and public inspection files for NJ PBS stations.
  • New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority Government — Licenses the four FCC-licensed public television stations used by NJ PBS.
  • New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority Government — State authority responsible for the governance and oversight of NJ PBS, which selected Montclair State University as the new operator.
  • New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority Partner — Receives PMNJ's broadcast signal for distribution within the New York City and Philadelphia television markets.
  • New Jersey State Treasurer Government — Government official who approved the selection of Montclair State University as the new operator of NJ PBS.
  • PBS Network — Handles Passport account lookup, sign-in, and member verification for NJ PBS donors.
  • PBS Network — Member of the PBS network, offering PBS Kids programming.
  • PBS Network — Member service of the national Public Broadcasting Service, carrying PBS programs and using PBS-hosted streaming and membership services.
  • PBS Network — Partners with PBS for donation processing and membership in the national public broadcasting system.
  • PBS Partner — Collaborates with PBS for streaming and captioning support through the PBS player and PBS-hosted platforms.
  • PBS Partner — Hosts the livestream player and provides video playback, location rules, and account services for NJ PBS.
  • PBS Partner — Partners with PBS to deliver video on demand through the PBS video portal, including account management, playback, and app access.
  • PBS Partner — Provides hosted services including the video player, account sign-in, donation form, and schedule listings used on NJ PBS platforms.
  • WNET Government — Former operator of NJ PBS from July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2026.
  • WNET Partner — Operated NJ PBS from July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2026.
strategies · 2

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