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KETC

PBS member station in St. Louis

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Dec 6, 2025
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How much of PBS's annual budget comes from federal sources vs. member stations and donations?

PBS’s national organization budgeted $373.4 million for FY2025, with stations expected to supply about $227 million (roughly 61% of that total) via dues and other station revenue . Federal funding to ...

Nov 11, 2025
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What portion of PBS funding comes from federal government grants?

PBS does not receive a majority of its funding directly from federal government grants; available analyses place , while local affiliate dependence on government funds can vary widely. Federal support...

Jan 9, 2026

What portion of PBS budget is federal funding?

Federal funding for the U.S. public television system is commonly reported in the mid‑teens of overall revenue: roughly 15 percent of public television’s aggregate budget is supported by federal dolla...

Dec 6, 2025

What portion of PBS's budget comes from viewer donations and major philanthropic gifts versus corporate underwriting?

PBS projected a $373.4 million FY2025 operating budget, with stations expected to contribute about $227 million (61% of that total) via dues and other station-related revenue . Available sources do no...