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WJCT INC

EIN 59-0711482
Education & Youth Development Teaching & Educational Innovation Children & youth
Mission

WJCT Public Media’s mission is to use our unique assets as a resource for citizens to come together to celebrate human diversity, experience lifelong learning, and actively engage in matters of civic importance, all to improve the quality of our lives and our community.

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

WJCT Public Media is the community-owned public media organization serving Jacksonville and the First Coast since 1958. It operates multiple platforms (Jax PBS television, WJCT News 89.9 radio, digital news products, podcasts, and live events) to deliver news, education, arts, and cultural programming to the region. In recent years WJCT has expanded its local journalism and education work, launching the digital-first Jacksonville Today newsletter and growing local news and reporting capacity under a Local Journalism Initiative. The organization also operates Jax PBS KIDS services, family and community learning workshops, teacher-focused events, and a range of community-facing programs. WJCT combines broadcast reach with digital products and community events to serve both children and caregivers (early learning programs and PBS KIDS initiatives) and the broader public (local news, civic programming, cultural events). Recent impact reports show measurable audience growth and expanded community programming across 2023–2025.

Notable achievements

Jacksonville Today launch and audience growth

Established a digital-first local news product (Jacksonville Today) and grew its audience rapidly — surpassing tens of thousands of subscribers within two years as the organization expanded its local reporting capacity.

Major philanthropic support for local journalism and education

Secured significant grants and philanthropic backing to expand the Local Journalism Initiative and early childhood/family engagement services, including six- and seven-figure gifts that funded reporters, digital expansion, and family learning workshops.

Expansion of local education & community programs

Scaled Jax PBS KIDS and family learning offerings: delivered dozens of family & community learning workshops, hosted large community events (including Be My Neighbor Day), and produced educator-focused conferences and contests to support early literacy and school readiness.

At a glance

Total assets
$16.2M
Annual revenue
$11.6M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
59-0711482
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Website
www.wjct.org
On Mahalo since
September 2026

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

Recognition

High nonprofit accountability and fiscal ratings: evaluated positively by national charity assessment platforms and listed with a multi-star rating for financial transparency and governance.
Journalism awards and honors: Jacksonville Today and WJCT journalism projects have earned regional and national recognition for local reporting and newsletter innovation.
Broadcast journalism honors: WJCT and affiliated Florida public media projects have been recognized with industry awards for reporting and programming quality.

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