Boards, Financials & Reports
This page contains certain public inspection files that are a requirement of the Federal Communications Commission and other documents required by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. They are placed here so members of the public may have free access to these reports. These reports are also available for inspection at the offices of Ideastream Public Media, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44115. Please contact Caroline Gademer for assistance with Ideastream Public Media's public file, to schedule a visit to review the public file and for information on reproducing and copying materials of the public file.
Ideastream Public Media Board of Trustees and Community Advisory Board Information
View a list of upcoming Ideastream Public Media Board of Trustees and Community Advisory Board Meetings.
View a list of the current Ideastream Public Media Board of Trustees and the members of the Ideastream Public Media Community Advisory Board.
Fiscal Year 2024 Report to the Community
“What is Ideastream?” In Fiscal Year 2024, Ideastream Public Media sought to answer that question by clearly demonstrating how we serve Northeast Ohio through trustworthy journalism, inspiring arts and culture programming, timeless music and enriching educational services. This year, we proudly introduced Ideastream News, Ideastream Entertainment, Ideastream Music and Ideastream Learning. These four key descriptors guided our content via radio, television and digital platforms. Read the Fiscal Year 2024 Report to the Community. (Written by Anna Garvin and Pat Miller. Designed by Pat Miller.)
2023–2025 Strategic Plan
The needs of our communities are changing. Trustworthy news is in great demand. Classical and jazz music are reaching new audiences. Digital content consumption only keeps growing. Over the next three years, Ideastream Public Media will meet these needs and expand its services to communities across Northeast Ohio and throughout all of Ohio. Find out more in our 2023–2025 Strategic Plan. (Designed by Pat Miller.)
2024 Local Content and Services Report
Read the report (PDF).
Annual Financial Reports
Read the statements for radio and television.
Audited Financial Statement
Read the statement (PDF).
Copies of the Ideastream Public Media Certified Financial Statement can be obtained by contacting Faith Noble, Chief Financial Officer, Ideastream Public Media, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44115.
Form 990
Read the form (PDF).
FCC Public Files
Access the WVIZ, WKSU and WCLV public files reports here.
Equal Employment Opportunity Organization
Ideastream Public Media does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or marital status, or against any qualified individual with disabilities, in its employment practices.
Read the EEO Public File Report.
Diversity Policy and Practices
Ideastream Public Media seeks to respect the diversity of its community and is committed to reflecting that diversity. Read more.
Respectful Workplace Policy
Ideastream Public Media ensures people are treated with dignity and respect in the Ideastream Public Media workplace. Read more.
Public Media Code of Integrity
The Public Media Code of Integrity was adopted by the Ideastream Public Media Board of Trustees on October 30, 2013. This code addresses shared principles that are held by Ideastream Public Media and other public media organizations to strengthen the trust and integrity that local communities expect of valued public service institutions.
Donor Bill of Rights
To assure that philanthropy to Ideastream Public Media merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in supporting Ideastream Public Media, we declare that all donors have these rights.