Denver, CO

PUBLIC COMMUNICATORS INC

EIN 51-0173482

Justice, Rights & Public Safety Civic Engagement & Democracy Indigenous communities Black communities AAPI communities LGBTQ+ communities Immigrants & refugees Communities of color

Mission

Through bold storytelling and independent media, Free Speech TV’s mission is to empower ordinary people to engage in collective civic action toward a more sustainable and just society.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About PUBLIC COMMUNICATORS INC

Public Communicators, Inc. is the legal nonprofit organization that operates Free Speech TV (FSTV), a national independent media network that produces and distributes progressive news, documentaries, and movement-focused programming. FSTV amplifies underrepresented voices and movement leaders, and connects viewers with civic actions and campaigns aimed at social, economic, and environmental justice. In recent years the organization has sustained a donor-funded operating model with annual contributions in the mid-single millions and has expanded its digital distribution and community engagement. Leadership was refreshed in February 2024 with the appointment of co-executive directors to grow reach and strengthen programming and partnerships.

Notable achievements

Operates Free Speech TV network

Runs Free Speech TV, a national independent news and media network distributing programming via satellite, nonprofit cable channels and streaming platforms, reaching a community of over one million supporters and viewers.

Sustained donor-funded operations

Maintained consistent annual contributions of roughly $3–4 million in recent fiscal years and retained over $1 million in net assets, enabling ongoing content production, platform operations, and paid licensing for independent storytellers.

Leadership renewal and newsroom focus

Appointed Co-Executive Directors Mark Winston Griffith and Lydia Fiser in February 2024 to strengthen journalism, community engagement, and organizational growth.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.0M
Annual revenue: $3.3M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 51-0173482
Location: Denver, CO
Website: freespeech.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Designated a 501(c)(3) public charity (tax-exempt) with a long-standing federal exempt status (original recognition dating from the 1970s).

Operates a nationally distributed media platform (satellite, cable and streaming) that is widely used by progressive and movement organizations for outreach and public education.

Maintains annual public Form 990 filings and financial disclosures consistent with nonprofit reporting requirements.

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