WETA is a not-for-profit organization and a 501(c)(3) public charity. We hold community broadcasting licenses in the District of Columbia, a privilege that is at the heart of our commitment to the Washington area. WETA is a joint licensee with rights to broadcast public radio and television programming.

We aspire to be transparent to our viewers, listeners, donors and community. Information is posted here as soon as it becomes available and can be downloaded using Acrobat Reader.

Report to the Community

Learn about the station's recent achievements by downloading WETA's Report to the Community. To receive a printed copy, please contact us or call 703-998-2724.

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FY 2023 Report the Community (9MB) pdf
FY 2023 Photography and Graphic Credits (264KB) pdf
FY 2022 Report the Community (7MB) pdf
FY 2022 Photography and Graphic Credits (300KB) pdf

IRS Form 990 and Form 990-T Filings

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.

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July 2022 - June 2023 FY 2023 IRS 990 (396KB) pdf
July 2021 - June 2022 FY 2022 IRS 990 (453KB) pdf

WETA engages in several activities that are unrelated to its charitable purpose, generally involving the sale of small amounts of excess capacity. WETA pays income tax on any earnings derived from these activities with Form 990-T, the Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return.

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July 2021 - June 2022: FY 2022 IRS 990-T (216KB) pdf
July 2020 - June 2021: FY 2021 IRS 990-T (167KB) pdf

Audited Financial Statements

WETA operates on a July 1 - June 30 fiscal year. WETA'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 Flows, and should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Financial Statements.

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FY 2023 Independent Auditor's Report and Financial Statements (395 KB) pdf
FY 2022 Independent Auditor's Report and Financial Statements (263KB) pdf

FCC EEO reports

The FCC EEO Report lists all WETA full-time vacancies filled during the reporting period and the employment outreach initiatives implemented by the station to serve our communities. WETA’s EEO Reports are available through the FCC’s TV Station Profiles & Public Inspection Files portal.

If your organization is interested in receiving regular notices of WETA's position openings, please contact the employment manager at 703-998-2759.

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EEO Report 2022-2023 (380KB) pdf

FCC Public Inspection Files

The FCC Public Inspection Files provide a collection of documents required to be maintained by all broadcast services.

View WETA's FCC Public Inspection Files:

For assistance with WETA's online Public Inspection Files, please contact our legal department.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Reports

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FY 2022 1730-WETA-TV AFR pdf
FY 2022 1342-WETA-FM AFR pdf

In compliance with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting FY2013 Television Community Service Grant General Provisions and Eligibility Criteria, below are WETA's Annual Diversity Reports to satisfy the Diversity Eligibility Policy for the reporting period of June 30, 2022 through July 1, 2023. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting requires WETA to post this report.

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Annual Diversity Report 2022-2023 pdf

WETA Policy on Financial Conflicts of Interest in Sponsored Research

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WETA Policy on Financial Conflicts of Interest in Sponsored Research pdf