2020 Annual Report to the Community

2020

YEAR IN REVIEW Annual Report to the Community

DEAR FRIENDS The Nine PBS team rose to the challenge of a very turbulent 2020, working remotely under stressful conditions.

We used our assets and resources as an essential community institution to uplift the people of our region. This report reflects our team’s accomplishments producing stories that move us.

We are doing everything we can to support at-home learning for children and adults. Our trusted PBS KIDS® content has been streamlined into an online Educator and Caregiver Toolkit to help children, caregivers, and teachers navigate remote learning. Our wellreceived T E A C H I N G I N R O O M 9 on-air classroom series serves the region’s early learners, particularly the one in three without reliable internet or digital devices. These weekday broadcasts and streaming videos have made Nine PBS the region’s largest classroom.

We changed our afternoon schedule on Nine PBS World to be more focused on educational content for middle and high school students and Thursdays became History Night, showcasing premium content from Ken Burns and Henry Louis Gates, and others.

We kept D O N N Y B R O O K on the air remotely so the panelists could participate safely from their homes. In April, we expanded the program to one hour to accommodate breaking news on the coronavirus and other topics. The successful second half-hour interview program was renamed D O N N Y B R O O K NEXT UP. We saw higher-than-usual audiences on all our platforms in 2020, which reinforces the essential work we are doing. It is because of the support of our community that we can continue to provide these programs and services even during turbulent times.

THANK YOU!

Best,

Amy Shaw | President and CEO, Nine PBS

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N I N E P B S B O A R D O F D I R E C TO R S Chair | Mark C. Lindgren Vice Chair | Cynthia Brinkley Treasurer | Kathy Barney Secretary | Ashley Kemper Immediate Past Chair | David Steward II Members | Donald Aven • Lee Broughton • David Conner • Christopher Gagliano • Harvey A. Harris • Dennis Hummel • Rob Kirkland • Robert Koplar • Mark Krieger • Brendan Lind • Dennis Lower • Thomas C. Melzer • Mary Nelson • Cynthia Peters • Hugh Scott, III • James Snowden • Chad Stiening • James E. Williams, Jr.

Nine PBS is an essential community institution that fuels positive change in the St. Louis region by

TELLING STORIES THAT MOVE US.

Emeritus | Dan Burkhardt • Maxine Clark • Pepe Prince Finn • Juanita Hinshaw • Janet M. Holloway • Ted Koplar • Ken Kranzberg • Jeffrey McDonnell • Kim Olson • Jack Schreiber • Patrick Sly • Dr. Donald Suggs • Milton P. Wilkins, Jr.

NINE PBS EXECUTIVE TEAM Dick Skalski | Senior Vice President, Chief Financial and Operations Officer Angie Carr | Vice President and Chief Impact

MISSION

Officer

Igniting the spirit of possibility.

Russ Hitzemann | Vice President and Chief Individual Giving Officer Matt Huelskamp | Vice President and Chief

VISION We envision a strong and healthy community working together through public media.

Marketing Officer

Chrys Marlow | Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Kate Diouf | Senior Director of Organizational Excellence

On February 3, Amy Shaw was named the first female president and chief executive officer in Nine PBS’s history.

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BECOMING MORE OF WHO WE ARE Nine PBS had a unique ability to bring our community together in 2020.

During stay-at-home orders to stop the coronavirus from spreading, Nine PBS became more of who we are: a source for trusted reporting, a place to retreat and get away from the stresses of the day, and a provider of educational content for children while away from the physical classroom.

Our ability to serve the St. Louis community is dependent on the health and safety of our employees. Nine PBS staff made the challenging transition to work from home in mid-March, without missing a beat.

We continue to work remotely on the community’s behalf, fulfilling our public service mission to keep you informed and entertained.

OUR REACH

During Quarantine Despite the pandemic, we expanded ways to watch your favorite PBS programs in 2020. YouTube TV subscribers were able to stream Nine PBS and Nine PBS KIDS content, and in September, we announced our 24/7 livestream feed

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of Nine PBS (9.1) on ninepbs.org/live and the free PBS Video app.

People needed a respite from the onslaught of news, and we were there, on multiple platforms, to help our community find joy in our world. In May, we recorded the most viewers per month in Nine PBS’s history. (TRAC Media Services, 2020) Specials like A N D R E A B O C E L L I : M U S I C F O R H O P E , documentaries from Ken Burns, the premiere of our new series, F O O D I S L O V E , and local specials like R I S E U P F O R H E R O E S and SONGS FOR ST. LOUIS: A CONCERT IN THE COMMONS

brought perspective and hope into our lives.

Our digital content resonated, too. We recorded conversations with community members about their hopes and fears on L I V I N G ST. LO U I S VO I C E S . Our feel-good story about the Red and Black Brass Band, a group of musicians taking to the streets to lift the mood of their neighbors, went viral and was featured on P B S N E W S H O U R . We created informational pages on our website about the coronavirus and how to talk to kids about the pandemic.

IN 2020 NINE PBS HAD MORE THAN:

62 , 000

S O C I A L M E D I A F O L LO W E R S A C R O S S A L L P L AT F O R M S .

In 2020 Nine PBS

RANKED NUMBER AMONG PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS NATIONWIDE WITH T H E H I G H E S T P E R C E N TA G E

of households watching.

900 , 000

SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENTS A C R O S S A L L P L AT F O R M S ,

an increase of 180% from 2019.

Source: TRAC Media Services, 2020

“THE ABILITY OF NINE PBS TO R E A C T TO C H A N G I N G NEEDS IN SUCH A COMPREHENSIVE AND EFFECTIVE WAY SPEAKS VOLUMES ABOUT YOUR DEDICATION TO SERVE T H E C O M M U N I T Y.”

15.5 MILLION IMPRESSIONS ACROSS ALL P L AT F O R M S , an increase

of

145% from 2019.

Sources: Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, YouTube Studio, and Instagram Insights

—CH RI S NI CAST RO, Community Advisory Board member, Nine PBS

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EARLY EDUCATION INITIATIVE TEACHING IN ROOM 9 Nine PBS began T EAC H I N G I N RO O M 9 as a response to calls from education leaders, district superintendents, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force to meet the emerging learning needs of the one in three children without reliable access to digital devices or internet access. (Common Sense, 2020) T E A C H I N G I N R O O M 9 broadcasts

30-minute lessons for students in prekindergarten through fourth grade. The virtual classrooms are led by area teachers throughout the region, representing public, charter, and private schools and urban, suburban, and rural districts.

The lessons in literacy, math, science, social studies, and related arts are free in all households in the Nine PBS viewing area. Curriculum for each lesson is guided by Missouri state standards and learning objectives that were created specifically for T E A C H I N G I N R O O M 9 by the DESE.

In 2020, T E A C H I N G I N R O O M 9 has garnered a devoted audience of young learners.

850 E P I S O D E S

908,000 V I E W S

OF TEACHING IN ROOM 9 VIEWERS SURVEYED RATED THE PROGRAM

GOOD, VERY GOOD, OR EXCELLENT. Source: November 2020 Community Survey

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O N A I R F RO M

KIDS AGES 2-11

1.9 million V I E W S

ON AIR

OVERALL Source: TRAC Media Services, 4/27–12/31, 2020

568,058 O N L I N E Source: Google Analytics

VIEWS

TEACHING IN ROOM 9 has been success-

ful in reaching vulnerable families. Of the kids watching:

85%

A R E F R O M H O U S E H O L D S W I T H N O CO L L E G E D E G R E E

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ARE MINORITIES

20%

96%

AIRED

L I V E I N H O M E S W I T H A N A NNUAL INCOME OF $25,000 OR LESS Source: November 2020 Community Survey

Teaching in Room 9 is supported by Bank of America, Berges Family Foundation, Dana Brown Charitable Trust, Edward Jones, Emerson, Fred Rogers Productions, and Pershing Charitable Trust, in partnership with STEMpact, the Saint Louis Art Museum, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, regional district and education leaders, Crabtree Publishing, and St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature.

Families, caregivers, and teachers rely on

OUR SAFE AND TRUSTED PBS KIDS CONTENT.

Since our founding in 1954, free educational content has been a core part of Nine PBS’s mission. From The Finder and The Letter People to Teaching in Room 9, as well as national PBS programming, Nine PBS con-

E D U C ATO R A N D C A R E G I V E R TO O L K I T Nine PBS has curated its vast library of PBS KIDS content and resources into an online toolkit so that educators and caregivers have easy access to content to serve students while schools are closed.

The toolkit includes a broadcast and streaming schedule of kids’ programs available by targeted ages, learning goals, air times, and links to PBS KIDS apps.

In 2020, the toolkit attracted:

36,514 PA G E V I E W S

tinues to be a trusted learning guide for kids and families in the St. Louis region.

Over the past few years, we have expanded on this educational mission. Our work has grown on air, online, and in the community, reaching over 2.4 million viewers. We work closely with more than 60 community partners that serve thousands of our region’s educators, families, and kids.

COVID-19 required Nine PBS to come up with innovative solutions to address community needs as they emerged. These new initiatives have the capacity to continue to serve the community beyond the current

22,921 S E S S I O N S

crisis.

20,774 U S E R S

Nine PBS’s early education initiative is supported

by Ameren, Bank of America, Berges Family Foundation, CPB, Dana Brown Charitable Trust, Delta Dental, Edward Jones, Emerson, Fred Rogers Productions, MO CARES Nonprofit Relief & Recovery, Norman J. Stupp Foundation, PBS KIDS, Pershing Charitable Trust, PNC Grow Up Great, Ready to Learn, Raymond H. Wittcoff Foundation, and STEMpact.

Source: Google Analytics, December 22, 2020 The toolkit is supported by Ameren, Bank of America, Berges Family Foundation, Dana Brown Charitable Trust, Edward Jones, Emerson, Norman J. Stupp Foundation, PBS KIDS, Pershing Charitable Trust, PNC Grow Up Great, PBS KIDS Ready to Learn, and Raymond H. Wittcoff Foundation.

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IN THE COMMUNITY Nine PBS believes that every kid in our region deserves the opportunity to succeed in school and in life. Throughout the pandemic, we deepened our relationships with partners and regional initiatives to share essential resources with children in high-need areas to bridge the digital divide. In 2020, Nine PBS connected with more than 6,500 vulnerable families through 24 trusted community partners serving low-income communities across the St. Louis region with the following resources:

4 ,525

learning kits were distributed W I T H

C U R R I C U LU M - B A S E D P B S K I D S E D U C AT I O N M AT E R I A L S , A C T I V I T Y M AT E R I A L S , N I N E PBS LEARNING GUIDE, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND DIRECTIONS F O R AT - H O M E L E A R N I N G .

2,047 PBS KIDS Play-

time Pads were distributed E Q U I P P E D W I T H E D U C AT I O N A L V I D E O S A N D G A M E S F O R U S E W I T H O R W I T H O U T I N T E R N E T A CC E S S .

The PBS KIDS Playtime Pad tablets help prepare preschool children for the transition to kindergarten and are also used by school-aged children. They are designed to function with or without the internet, which is particularly helpful in areas where the signal might not be as strong or where access is limited.

In November, we assembled and distributed many of the early literacy learning kits across 44 Saint Louis Public Schools.

The kits were filled with PBS KIDS Playtime Pads, books, literacy supplies, crayons, and personal protective equipment like masks, cleaning wipes, and hand sanitizer.

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The resources were packed into tote bags provided by PNC and delivered to Saint Louis Public Schools as part of a collaborative effort to address literacy gaps through books and digital devices. The project was made possible by funding from the Missouri CARES Act, with help from Turn the Page STL and St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature.

FA M I LY A N D C O M M U N I T Y LEARNING SESSIONS Nine PBS Family and Community Learning sessions engage families with kids ages 2-8 in hands-on, project-based learning over four weeks. In each two-hour session, families meet in a communitybased setting (library, school cafeteria, apartment complex, etc.) or on a virtual platform to explore various themes. In 2020, sessions were grounded in PBS KIDS’s Molly of Denali to create a multigenerational learning experience that blended Alaska Native values, socialemotional skills, and knowledge in science and social studies.

In addition to the in-person sessions held in January and February, Nine PBS piloted our first virtual Family and Community Learning session for 15 families through the Parents as Teachers program at the Maplewood Richmond Heights Early Childhood Center.

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B R I G H T BY T E X T

Nine PBS’s third annual PBS KIDS Edcamp, generously sponsored by PNC, connected educators and caregivers with key PBS KIDS media and curriculum to promote early learning. This opportunity is offered at no cost to attendees and remains accessible to those working in low-income communities.

Bright by Text provides free tips, information, and resources to help all parents and caregivers give every child a “bright beginning.” The goal of the service is to make the most of everyday interactions between parent and child. The text service delivers age-targeted, actionable information from trusted early childhood experts to parents and caregivers of young children—from prenatal to age eight—to support healthy child development and build strong, resilient families.

Due to the pandemic, our PBS KIDS Edcamp was held virtually on October 17 for educators, administrators, and partners from public, private, and informal education centers, who collectively reach 825 high-need children from birth through age eight.

Bright by Text is supported by PNC and Delta Dental.

Virtual Edcamp is supported by PNC.

Our 2020 Edcamp achieved the following outcomes:

O F AT T E N D E E S S U R V E Y E D % 82 S A I D E D C A M P met their

professional development needs

% O F AT T E N D E E S S U R V E Y E D 70 S AW T H E M S E LV E S using

the ideas and resources they learned

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OF SUBSCRIBERS AGREED % 82 T H AT B R I G H T BY T E X T

increased their knowledge of what they should do as a parent or caregiver.

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Clifford Reboot The new series features an expanded world and bigger adventures, with new character designs, original songs, and new friends. The rebooted show also has a strong emphasis on social emotional skills and a solid curriculum designed to boost early literacy and encourage imaginative play.

Elinor Wonders Why Elinor Wonders Why centers on the adventures of Elinor, a curious and observant bunny rabbit, who models the foundational practices of science inquiry and engineering design using her amazing powers of observation and her willingness to ask questions.

Hero Elementary Hero Elementary is a school for budding superheroes, where kids learn to master their innate powers, like flying and teleportation, while exploring science along the way. The series helps kids solve problems by encouraging them to think and act like scientists.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE Nine PBS is committed to telling stories that bolster the importance of positive outcomes for people in our community.

In 2020, members of the Regional Youth Employment Coalition (RYEC) entrusted Nine PBS to become its new leader and home. This new component deepens Nine PBS’s commitment to the work happening on the ground with underserved youth, ages 14–26, and broadens our network of high-quality partners.

RYEC’s vision is to increase youth employability and create diverse talent pipelines by expanding access to and improving the quality of youth employment programs to align with employer needs.

One of the strengths of Nine PBS’s unique media assets is increasing the visibility of the work happening on the ground. As a trusted convener and storyteller, Nine PBS unites community organizations from across the region to create content and innovative community solutions around a shared vision that empowers individuals economically.

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In 2020, Nine PBS’s workforce development content and resources expanded to reach those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and to consider its long-term effects on the workforce landscape. This expanded audience includes the newly unemployed or those employed who are looking to change careers because of a loss of stability or gainful employment.

Our L I V I N G ST. LO U I S S P E C I A L : 2 0 2 0 STATE OF THE WORKFORCE , which aired

on December 14, addressed the changing workforce. This special featured virtual interviews with local experts and shared the latest findings from St. Louis Community College’s 2020 State of the Workforce report on the pandemic’s impact on jobs in our region.

In this time of uncertainty, Nine PBS’s community partners are finding help through our network of support. Our November 2020 partner survey provided insight into the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on organizations serving jobseekers who are looking for work in careers that do not require a four-year college degree.

PARTNER SURVEY RESULTS

92%

REPORTED THAT NINE PBS MEETINGS WERE HELPFUL I N S T R AT E G I Z I N G W I T H OT H E R ORGANIZATIONS about challenges

related to COVID-19

In 2020 NINE PBS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

broadcast content

755

AIRED TIMES AND WAS VIEWED

432,350

TIMES

Source: TRAC Media Services, 2020

94%

REPORTED INCREASED POSITIVE PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THE

value of high-demand skilled careers

88%

REPORTED INCREASED C O N N E C T I O N TO T R A I N I N G A N D E D U C AT I O N A L PAT H WAY S T H AT

lead to high-demand skilled careers

Nine PBS’s Workforce Development Initiative is supported by Bank of American, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Emerson, James S. McDonnell Foundation, Maritz, and Spire.

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CONVERSATIONS ABOUT INJUSTICE AND RACISM Nine PBS is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We understand the importance of our role as a trusted, community-licensed public media organization and are dedicated to amplifying voices that reflect the experiences of all people across our region.

Racial equity is a focus of our work. For everyone in our community to have equitable access to positive health, social, educational, and economic outcomes, we must condemn racism and explore ways to dismantle the structural institutions that continue to further disparities.

During the racial reckoning this summer, we preempted scheduled programming to broadcast newsworthy programs, historical documentaries, and biogra-

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phies about influential Black Americans and heard first-person accounts of inequity from our community members on social media through L I V I N G S T. LOUIS VOICES.

To understand each other’s experiences, uncomfortable conversations are sometimes required. By sharing content on injustice and racism, we hope to bring context and depth to these issues as we work together to find solutions that lead to a more just, equitable, and democratic future.

The family programs provided a starting point to have conversations with children about race, anti-Black racism, and how to be actively antiracist. Nine PBS also curated a list of resources at ninepbs.org/talkingwithkids.

Living St. Louis Special: Kids, Race, and Racism Senior Director of Content Anne-Marie Berger served as host for a community conversation about diversity, equity, and inclusion. The special was supported by PNC.

The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special

“ NINE PBS IS PUTTING TOUGH TOPICS OUT THERE, WHICH REALLY HELPS CONVENE FURTHER CONVERSATIONS.” —SU SIE MORIC E , Member, Nine PBS

The special addressed racism and modeled how children can stand up to it.

PBS KIDS Talk about: Race and Racism The special featured kids and their parents talking about race and racial justicerelated topics in an age-appropriate way.

“ [NINE PBS] HAS BROADENED MY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF FACTORS WHICH HAVE IMPACTED VARIOUS GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE REGION.” —C AROLYN P ETERS O N, Member, Nine PBS

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LOCAL CONTENT Nine PBS doubled down on local stories that both celebrate and hold our community accountable. We produced digital-first stories on our YouTube channel and Facebook page on everything from the symptoms of coronavirus, to where to find trusted resources, and the people and organizations that are helping our community get through these challenging times. Viewers can stream most of our local content on ninepbs.org and the free PBS Video App.

Living St. Louis Now in its 17th season, Nine PBS’s flagship magazine series, LIVING ST. LOUIS , produced stories on reopening schools during the coronavirus, the Switzer candy story, the USS St. Louis, the Red and Black Brass Band, Dred Scott’s descendants, a North St. Louis neighborhood garden, high-school graduation during the coronavirus, and other local stories that moved us in 2020.

Donnybrook and Donnybrook Next Up On D O N N Y B R O O K , five quick-witted, highly opinionated St. Louis journalists discuss important news of the day.

On DONNYBROOK NEXT UP , the panelists interview local experts. You can find full episodes of both programs on ninepbs.org, Nine PBS’s YouTube channel, the Donnybrook podcast, and livestreamed at the time of broadcast.

Supported by Scotsman Coin & Jewelry.

Food Is Love Chef-host Lasse Sorensen introduces viewers to the passionate people and the cultural influences behind the food scene in St. Louis. When it premiered in July, F O O D I S L O V E outpaced our last food show premiere by +200% in ratings and +182% in impressions.

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Songs for St. Louis

Night at the Symphony N I G H T AT T H E S Y M P H O N Y , now in its

fifth season, is broadcast monthly on Nine PBS and includes performances and interviews with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) conductors, soloists, and guest performers. Nine PBS’s media assets enable a broad reach of the program across the region, including bringing the symphony to those who otherwise might not be able to attend.

The Nine Outline The N I N E O U T L I N E web series can be found on Facebook and YouTube. The improvised show, hosted by two Nine PBS staffers, promotes upcoming programs and events. Cohosts Sean and Ernmardia created a series of videos on voting during the pandemic during the run up to the November 2020 election.

Mid-Century Modern in St. Louis The regional Emmy-nominated documentary tells the story of how midcentury architecture represented progress by breaking from tradition and how the democratizing style had an impact on St. Louis for decades to come.

Supported by Mackey Mitchell Architects.

Songs for St. Louis S O N G S F O R S T. LO U I S , a coproduction

of Nine PBS and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, captures the beauty of the human voice and reminds us of the power of music to inspire and bring us together.

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St. Louis County Executive Democratic Candidate Primary Debate This one-hour, socially distanced debate in Nine PBS’s Bayer Studio was a partnership with St. Louis Public Radio and 5 on Your Side.

3,500 viewers S T R E A M E D T H E D E B AT E O N FA C E B O O K A N D N I N E P B S .O R G

12,045 viewers A G E S

TWO A N D U P WATC H E D T H E D E B AT E ON NINE PBS

Sources: Facebook Insights and Google Analytics

Women of Achievement Celebration

BrainWorks

A group of 10 women from the St. Louis metro area were honored for their outstanding volunteer service and leadership.

A new edition of B R A I N W O R K S hit the airwaves nationally in 2020 through American Public Television. Performed and filmed in St. Louis, B R A I N W O R K S explores the wonders of the human brain by dramatizing neurological cases of Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, brain tumors, and stroke.

Brainworks is a collaboration between Washington University neurosurgeons Eric C. Leuthardt, MD, and Albert H. Kim, MD, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and Nine PBS.

The 2020 St. Louis Baseball Writers’ Dinner The Cardinals collected post-season awards from the Baseball Writers’ Association.

St. Louis Teen Talent Competition For the first time in the competition’s history, the winner of the annual competition was announced during the Nine PBS broadcast, which was taped at the Fox Theatre in July, with social distancing guidelines in place. Dancer DemBari Taneh from Kirkwood High School received the first-place prize of a college scholarship.

Supported by Mary Strauss.

DemBari Taneh

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Soul of Ferguson Revue

Brian Owens

Filmed on location at EarthDance farm in Ferguson, MO, in June 2020, this musical revue features Brian Owens, with appearances by the Red and Black Brass Band and 2019 Teen Talent winner Joanna Serenko.

Papa Ray’s Vintage Vinyl Roadshow This documentary on one of St. Louis’s most beloved institutions tells the history of the independent record store, with archival footage and videos from in-store performances and signing events.

Patty Prewitt (right) seen here with her daughter

America’s Last Little Italy: The Hill

33 and Counting

In the late 1800s, Italians immigrated to St. Louis in search of the American Dream, resulting in one of the largest Italian American neighborhoods in the U.S. today. This historical documentary looks at the past, present, and future of The Hill, a self-sufficient “city within a city.”

The documentary by the St. Louis PostDispatch’s Aisha Sultan raises questions about whether justice was served in the case of Patty Prewitt, now a 70-year-old grandmother serving a life sentence.

She has spent 33 years in prison for the murder of her husband, while maintaining her innocence.

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NATIONAL CONTENT PBS turned 50 in 2020. With unparalleled content, PBS programs have shined a light on our shared history, explored the treasures of our natural world, and shared world-class performances with millions of Americans.

PBS NewsHour For 45 years, Americans and citizens of the world have turned to the PBS NEWSHOUR for the solid, reliable reporting that has made it one of the most trusted news programs on television.

The 2020 election year was no exception. The NEWSHOUR team provided perspective and solid reporting to help citizens vote with confidence. The Gateway Journalism Review/St. Louis Journalism Review honored anchor Judy Woodruff with a lifetime Achievement Award in October.

American Masters: Miles Davis: Birth of Cool A M ERI CA N M A ST ERS presented Stanley

Nelson’s Grammy-nominated film of Miles Davis, who is widely regarded as one of the most innovative, influential, and respected figures in music.

Driving While Black: Race, Space, and Mobility in America The documentary explores how the automobile brought new mobility and freedom, but also discrimination and deadly violence, and how that history resonates today.

Policing the Police 2020 FRONTLINE investigates race, policing,

and the struggle to hold departments accountable in the wake of George Floyd’s killing.

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World on Fire

The Vote The four-hour documentary series told the dramatic story of the epic—and surprisingly unfamiliar—crusade waged

by American women for the right to vote during the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote.

World on Fire A World War II drama that follows the intertwining fates of ordinary people in five countries as they grapple with the effects of the war on their everyday lives.

SIX NEW DRAMA SERIES ON MASTERPIECE PA C K E D W I T H A C T I O N , LO V E , M Y S T E RY, B E T R AYA L , A N D, M O S T I M P O RTA N T LY, D R A M A , PREMIERED IN L ATE FALL 2020, I N C LU DI NG The Trouble with Maggie Cole AND Roadkill.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS V I RT UA L S C R E E N I N G S A N D DISCUSSIONS Nine PBS quickly moved to virtual events in spring 2020. We brought the community together for numerous free events, both virtual and in our studio before the pandemic to watch, learn, share, and discuss culture, science, history, the arts, and current events.

Mid-Century Modern in St. Louis | F E B R U A RY 1 9 Examples of masterful mid-century architecture in St. Louis and why the style became so popular.

Prehistoric Road Trip |

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For the dinosaur and science lover, Emily Graslie, host, writer, and executive producer of the series, and Eva Dunn, president, Bollinger County Museum of Natural History, were on hand.

“ I A P P R E C I AT E T H E E F F O R T [ YO U H AV E ] M A D E D U R I N G T H I S PA N D E M I C TO O F F E R S T I M U L AT I N G P R O G R A M M I N G T H AT H E L P S TO FA C I L I TAT E M E A N I N G F U L C O N V E R S AT I O N AMONG OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. IT’S WONDERFUL T H AT N I N E P B S O F F E R S B OT H LIGHTHEARTED AND SERIOUS PROGRAMMING FOR BAL ANCE I N O U R M E D I A L I V E S .”

—MARY MC FERS ON , Chew in the Lou survey respondent

Viral: Antisemitism in Four Mutations | J U N E 4 The film examines acts of hatred, such as the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and incidents in Hungary, England, and France.

Of Black and Blue: The Journey of African American Police Screening | J U N E 1 6 Race and police-community relations through the eyes of Black police officers in the St. Louis area.

Supported by Emerson.

87%

OF NINE PBS VIRTUAL EVENT ATTENDEES RATED THE EXPERIENCE

AS EXCELLENT OR VERY GOOD. Source: Nine PBS event surveys

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No Small Matter |

J U LY 8

A film exploring the importance of early childhood education.

Investing in the Age of COVID-19 | J U LY 2 8 A seminar about putting your money to effective use in today’s volatile economic landscape.

Chew in the Lou Live!

What started as a Facebook group to ponder food trends, restaurants, and food-related topics with other St. Louisans, Chew in the Lou expanded into a series of free, live, virtual events with food chefs and public television personalities. Jack Bishop whipped up a batch of gooey butter bars and Cat Neville made pasta with prosciutto and sheep’s milk cheese during these virtual events.

Emily Graslie, Prehistoric Road Trip

J A C K B I S H O P F R O M A M E R I C A’ S T E S T K I T C H E N | J U LY 1 5 L A S S E S O R E N S E N F R O M F O O D I S L O V E | A U G U S T 1 9 C AT H E R I N E N E V I L L E F R O M TA S T E M A K E R S | O C TO B E R 2 1 N I C K S T E L L I N O F R O M S TO RY T E L L E R I N T H E K I T C H E N | N O V E M B E R 1 8

Nine PBS producer Kara Vaninger (left) with Richard Henmi

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ON AIR, STREAMING, AND SOCIAL MEDIA ST R E A M I N G

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY FISCAL YEAR 2020 Nine PBS’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have been highly rated by Charity Navigator for the past five years. This independent evaluation is meant to give the public, our members, and our donors greater confidence in the decisions they make to support Nine PBS and the nonprofit sector as a whole. It upholds our values of integrity and trust.

R E V E N U E S A N D S U P P O RT

Production and other revenue

AU D I T E D Y E A R E N D I N G J U N E 3 0 , 2 0 2 0

15%

$14,749,566 Corporate and foundation support

Community engagement revenue

25

%

14%

7%

Government support

Development

9%

16%

48% Individual contribtions

Administration

66%

Total program services

EXPENSES AU D I T E D Y E A R E N D I N G J U N E 3 0 , 2 0 2 0

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Statement of Activity FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020

Without Donor Restrictions

With Donor Restrictions

2 0 2 0 TOTA L

R E V E N U E S A N D S U P P O RT INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS

4,381,288

2,692,560

7, 0 7 3 , 8 4 8

GOVERNMENT S U P P O RT

2,415,132

—

2 , 4 1 5 ,1 3 2

C O R P O R AT E A N D F O U N D AT I O N S U P P O RT

32,481

1,954,668

1 ,9 8 7,1 4 9

COMMUNITY E N G AG E M E N T R E V E N U E

102,114

961,298

1,063,412

PRODUCTION AND OT H E R R E V E N U E

2,108,881

101,144

2,210,025

NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS

5,256,704

-5,256,704

—

14,296,600

452,966

1 4 , 74 9, 5 6 6

BROADCASTING

4,070,781

—

4,070,781

PRODUCTION

1,904,910

—

1 ,9 0 4 ,9 1 0

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION

1,735,040

—

1,735,040

P U B L I C I N F O R M AT I O N

1,323,937

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1 , 3 2 3 ,9 3 7

TOTA L P R O G R A M SERVICES

9,034,668

—

9, 0 3 4 , 6 6 8

D E V E LO P M E N T

3,462,461

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3 , 4 6 2 , 4 61

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13,786,639

509,961

452,966

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14,296,433

11,432,891

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$26,692,251

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EXPENSES PROGRAM SERVICES

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INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS BEGINNING OF THE YEAR

NET ASSETS END OF THE YEAR

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