Denver, CO

COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION INC

EIN 84-0723918

Arts, Culture & Heritage Community Arts & Public Programs Children & youth

Mission

To share the real, personal stories of the Colorado experience by connecting people and communities through trusted local, national and international programming.

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

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About COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION INC

Research confirmed EIN 84-0723918 is registered to Colorado Public Television, Inc., the nonprofit operator of PBS12 (formerly KBDI/Channel 12) serving the Denver region and much of Colorado. PBS12 is a donor-facing, member-supported public media organization that produces local journalism and cultural programming (for example Colorado Inside Out, Studio Twelve and Decode Colorado), distributes national PBS content including children’s educational programming, and engages in community education and civic programming through partnerships across the state. In the last 2–3 years the station has continued local investigative and public affairs coverage, hosted civic forums and candidate panels, and earned regional Emmy recognition for local productions.

Notable achievements

Regional Emmy recognition

The station earned multiple Heartland Emmy nominations in recent seasons and secured wins for locally produced reporting and documentary work, demonstrating impact and quality in regional journalism and storytelling.

Statewide reach and digital expansion

Through transmitter upgrades, multicasting and digital/streaming distribution the station extends public media access across a large portion of Colorado (serving the vast majority of the state’s population) and expanded its online local video library and community-facing digital content.

Sustained local education & civic programming

PBS12 produces long-running local series and community initiatives — including Colorado Inside Out, student debate programming (Both Sides of the Story), education-focused projects and partnerships with local institutions — that support civic engagement and learning.

At a glance

Total assets: $13.0M
Annual revenue: $5.6M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 84-0723918
Location: Denver, CO
Website: www.pbs12.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

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

Recognition

Member station of the national PBS network, reflecting affiliation with a widely trusted public broadcasting brand.

High charity rating and transparency recognition from major charity evaluators (four-star / strong accountability and finance indicators).

Established tax-exempt public charity (operating since the late 1970s), recognized as a longstanding public media institution in Colorado.

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