Oregon Public Broadcasting

What it reported doing in 2024

See schedule ooregon public broadcasting (opb) is an independent, nonprofit media organization serving communities across Oregon and the pacific northwest. Powered by the generous support of members, opb connects people through trusted journalism that is freely accessible to everyone. Guided by public service and a commitment to equity, we deliver in-depth, fact-driven coverage of politics, science and the environment, arts and culture, education and more. Opb shares stories and programs wherever people seek them: on opb.org, opb radio and tv, the opb news app, social media, streaming video including opb passport, podcasts, or our daily "first look and other email newsletters. We aim to give the people of this region the information they need to make informed decisions about issues that impact their lives. Our reporting seeks to connect people across communities and go deeper into what makes this region special. Opb's growing journalism operation is one of the largest in the pacific northwest. Our team of reporters, producers and editors located all across the region provide daily coverage, investigative reporting, in depth documentaries, immersive podcasts and much more. They provide context for national and international stories with a northwest impact. Opb maintains regional editorial partnerships to create stronger collaborative reporting on critical subjects and to maintain a healthy media ecosystem where everyone has access to stories that document the news, life and culture that make the northwest special. These collaborations not only allow opb to share our journalism but also enable us to showcase the exceptional work of our partners. Opb also partners with organizations nationally such as propublica and npr to develop and share enterprise and investigative journalism with impact. Additionally, we bring the world to our region by sharing npr, pbs, american public media, and bbc programming and more on our broadcasting services.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 58.7%; rating input score 59
• Program expense ratio: 63.9%; rating input score 64
• Fundraising efficiency: $6.11 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 27; 27th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 68th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 5 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 83
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
  • Written employment contract: Pass
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 77th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 9.7%; rating input score 72; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 3.25; rating input score 78; 78th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.05; rating input score 89; 89th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 6.3%; rating input score 10; 10th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 5.2% per year; rating input score 100; 42nd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 5.1% per year; rating input score 100; 43rd percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 8.5% per year; rating input score 100; 62nd percentile among comparable filings