Mission
To build a strong sense of community for the residents of Northwest Indiana by being the leading force in connecting people, ideas and information through multiple, ongoing media and outreach activities.
Public Charity
Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting Inc
Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting Inc is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Merrillville, IN. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $2.5M, expenses of $2.3M, total assets of $5.8M. Imperigo tracks 52 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $6.5M.
EIN: 310960136
Merrillville, IN
Television
NTEE: A32
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$2.5M
Total Expenses$2.3M
Total Assets$5.8M
Grant Records52
Funding Total$6.5M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting Inc
How Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$54
Programs
the work itself
$29
Management
running the organization
$17
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $54 for programs
$54
Educational, cultural and public affairs broadcasting on public television and radio for Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland viewing area
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
$22,300
$22,300
GENERAL SUPPORT
$15,000
TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN FURTHERING ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE
$13,998
$486,706
Showing up to 5 of 52 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
MEMBER
Bonita Neff
MEMBER
Calvin Bellamy
PRESIDENT/CEO
Chuck Roberts
BOARD CHAIR
Dr Larry A Brechner
MEMBER
Elizabeth Reiner Gingerich
MEMBER
Eric Evans
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.5M | $2.3M | $5.8M |
| 2024 | $2.6M | $2.8M | $6.0M |
| 2023 | $2.7M | $3.0M | $6.7M |
| 2022 | $2.5M | $2.9M | $3.6M |
| 2021 | $3.0M | $2.8M | $3.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $3.0M to $2.5M (-16%), with total assets most recently reported at $5.8M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.