Report to the Community July 1, 2018 -June 30, 2019 Detroit Educational Television Foundation Vision, Mission, Values

VISION A community in which people trust public media to help them discover new ideas, make informed decisions and enjoy enriched lives.

MISSION DPTV provides open access to trusted, balanced and inspiring content and fosters essential, enriching conversations, in partnership with our diverse, multicultural community.

VALUES Trust Act with integrity to maintain and build the confidence placed in us by our community. Achievement Develop and maintain high standards of performance and strive for continuous improvement to meet or exceed expectations. Growth Advance our staff’s skills and our organization’s capabilities in order to best serve our community. Teamwork Combine the knowledge and skills of our employees and partners to build solutions, achieve goals and foster shared success. Creativity Demonstrate openness to new ideas and collaborations through experimentation and risk-taking. Service Listen, understand and respond, so that every person who interacts with DPTV finds value. Respect Honor the diverse perspectives and unique contributions of all individuals. The Engagement Station

In April, Detroit Public TV held a community roadshow at City Covenant Church exploring a difficult subject – the kinds of trauma children in Detroit’s Brightmoor and other neigh- borhoods encounter in their young lives – the realities of the poverty, violence and other injustices that surround them. Staci Young was in the audience that day and, after hearing the children’s stories, she was inspired to help them deal with that daily stress. She organized a yoga training session for children and their parents, handing out yoga mats and books free of charge. That’s Media That Matters – making a real difference in the lives of individuals, families and neighborhoods, by informing and connecting people with one another and actively working to build and foster involvement in the communities we serve. There are many ways to measure public media’s effectiveness. But we think what really counts is its impact in the community.

We are truly producing Media That Matters when: • We teach parents how to emotionally connect with their young children • We bring context and a sense of urgency to issues that matter to the people of our community • We encourage residents of the Great Lakes to care for and preserve our precious water resources • We offer a showcase for performers and foster a love of the arts We do this through content that informs, educates and inspires – that tells the authentic story of Detroit and its people.

At the same time, we think of ourselves as The Engagement Station. We are out in the com- munity, meeting people where they live, involving them in crucial conversations, hosting events that touch their lives and, in countless other ways, giving voice to their concerns, their hopes and their aspirations.

You may have heard us say this before: Detroit is the most important city in America.

At DPTV, we work every day to make it an even better place for all of us to live.

Hannan Lis Rich Homberg Chair President Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer Photo Credit: Shazaam

Who We Are The Detroit Educational Television Foundation is a Michigan not-for-profit corporation that holds the non-commercial broadcast license for WTVS 56.1, DETROIT PBS KIDS 56.2, CREATE 56.3 and WORLD 56.4. The Foundation also manages WRCJ 90.9 FM, which is licensed to Detroit Classical and Jazz Educational Radio, LLC. Detroit Public Television (DPTV) is Michigan’s only community-licensed PBS station, operating entirely independent of any educational institutions or governmental entities. Its funding comes from the community it serves. PBS and its member stations have been rated by the American people as the most trusted institution in the nation for 16 consecutive years in an annual survey conducted by Marketing & Research Resources, Inc., on behalf of PBS. Whom We Reach With more than 2 million weekly viewers on its four channels in Southeast Michigan and across Canada, DPTV is the state’s largest and most watched public television station, serving the most diverse public television audience in America. In addition, DPTV registers another 250,000 digital video views monthly. WRCJ 90.9 FM reaches nearly 250,000 listeners each week over the air or on digital devices. Our Programming

56.1: The main channel, with trusted national and local programs • 56.2: The new 24/7 Detroit PBS KIDS Channel 56.3: The Create Channel, “how-to” content • 56.4: The WORLD Channel, a world of news and documentaries WRCJ 90.9 FM: Classical music during the day and jazz at night Where We Are DPTV studios and executive offices are located in Wixom, MI. Its local journalism bureaus for One Detroit and Great Lakes Now are situated in the Detroit Historical Museum, and WRCJ 90.9 FM has its studios in the Detroit School of Arts. Table of Contents

Arts & Culture 4-7

One Detroit 8-11

Detroit PBS KIDS 12-15 Great Lakes Now 16-19

PBS Books 20

When I’m 65 21

PBS National Programming 22

Volunteers 23

Financial Results 24

Awards 25

Recognition of Supporters

Detroit Public TV 26-29

WRCJ 90.9 FM 30-32

In-Kind 32

Officers, Board of Trustees, 33 Emeritus and Community Advisors

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4 Yo u r Ticket to the Artss

Detroit Public TV and WRCJ 90.9 FM strive to be the DPTV essential voice for arts and culture in the region. From broadcasts “Masterpiece” to “Finding Your Roots” to “American Masters,” DPTV broadcasts more than 600 hours of more than arts-related programming each year. This includes celebrated national productions from PBS and locally produced programs, such as “Detroit Performs,” DPTV’s showcase for talented performers from the Detroit area. And WRCJ remains the only radio station in the region 600 dedicated to offering classical and jazz music around hours of arts Photo Credit: Shazaam the clock. programming Studies have shown that people who are exposed to the arts through the media are three times more likely to annually attend a live performance. DPTV and WRCJ strengthen the local cultural community – in all its creativity and diversity – through innovative programming and strong advocacy for the arts.

As funding grows, our vision is to expand locally produced programming at WRCJ, producing more live performance features on “Detroit Performs” and PBS enriching the arts-related content across all distribution platforms. In this way, DPTV will fulfill its role as a central is watched convener and voice for the creative community in by Southeast Michigan. 86% of American households

DPTV.org | WRCJfm.org | DetroitPerforms.org 5 Media that Matters: Arts and Culture “I’m a fan of Detroit Public Television, so I said that I’m going to work at getting the Detroit Youth Choir on public television because I think it would be just absolutely great for DYC’s reputation. It paved the way for them to aim higher.”

Rhonda Turnbull Board member of the Detroit Youth Choir, which was invited on “America’s Got Talent” after appearing on “Detroit Performs”

For the full story, visit DPTV.org/MediaThatMatters The essential voice for arts and culture

6 WRCJ 90.9 FM Chris Felcyn Welcomes Peter Whorf Legacy Society In March, Peter Whorf became WRCJ’s With his passion for public radio, newest classical music host, taking veteran classical music host Chris over the midday slot previously held Felcyn was committed to WRCJ’s WRCJ’s digital by Chris Felcyn, who passed away mission of encouraging participation unexpectedly last year. A Detroit and a greater appreciation of the streams native, Whorf holds a Bachelor of Music arts. With support from the Felcyn in Violin Performance from the Eastman family, WRCJ has established the School of Music and brings years of Chris Felcyn Legacy Society to increased by experience in classical music broad- encourage people to offer a planned casting, serving in management and gift to WRCJ through their will or on-air positions at stations across Amer- estate. ica. Longtime Detroit residents may Learn more at WRCJfm.org/cflegacy. remember his father, Mike Whorf, who % hosted the popular “Kaleidoscope” Detroit Performs program on WJR in the 1960s and 42 Since 2011, DPTV’s locally produced 1970s. arts series, “Detroit Performs,” in FY19 has been heralding artists who are Great Lakes Concerts overcoming obstacles, collaborat- WRCJ added a new show to its ing in new ways or just following Sunday morning lineup, “Great Lakes their muse down creative paths. Concerts,” a collaboration with WKAR Quite often, it’s the first major in East Lansing and Interlochen Public media exposure for an artist or Radio to showcase classical musical ensemble and it makes an ensembles throughout Michigan. The impact. In 2016, “Detroit Performs” series joins the existing statewide featured a segment on the Detroit broadcasts of the Detroit Symphony Youth Choir (DYC). Fast forward to Orchestra, which WRCJ originates June 2019, and DYC took second approximately 10 times per season, in the final round of “America’s Got from Midtown Detroit with Dave Talent” on national television. See Wagner hosting. more about the story on page 6. Detroit Jazz on WRCJ-FM Going Social with Sphinx It’s almost impossible to play an Since 2001, Detroit Public TV has influential jazz recording that doesn’t partnered with the Sphinx Organiza- include a musician from Detroit, and tion, live-streaming and covering this every night at 7 p.m. WRCJ switches renowned competition for young Black from classical music to jazz to guide and Latinx string players. This past listeners through the history and heri- year Sphinx semi-finalist Anita Dumar tage of this true American art form. On created engaging, behind-the scenes weekends, the emphasis is definitely social media content on the Detroit on Detroit, starting Friday nights with Performs Instagram and Twitter plat- “Maxology with Maxine Michaels” forms. Dumar used her insider’s and continuing on Saturday nights knowledge to post compelling inter- with “JazzFest Detroit with John views and spotlight moments that Penney.” In addition, as the new fiscal offered an opportunity to experience year began, Penney produced a multi- Sphinx from the perspective of those part radio series tracing Detroit’s jazz whose lives have been uplifted and roots, WRCJ launched a series of live forever changed by it. jazz events hosted by Michaels at Are- tha’s Jazz Café in Detroit’s Music Hall and Linda Yohn joined the station host- ing “The Swing Set” on Sunday nights.

7 dptv.org/onedetroit8 A Trusted Source for Journalisms

DPTV’s local One Detroit journalists have established a new solutions-journalism model for covering news and important developments in our region, through immer- One Detroit TV sive community engagement. The team is firmly rooted in neighborhoods that are often underrepresented in the viewers media, meeting people where they work, live and pray increased by to learn and understand the issues that matter most to residents.

Its weekly “One Detroit” show steps out of the studio and into the streets to capture the authentic stories of the % city, bringing depth and context to complex issues, 12.5 restoring trust in the media and providing citizens with much needed information. in FY19

One Detroit seeks to advance the unity of the region, while celebrating its diversity and capturing positive achievements as well as challenges it still encounters. Moving forward, it will intensify this effort by expand- ing coverage, creating a daily conversation on critical issues and serving as a platform for important policy discussions.

In this way, it strives to fulfill its vision to improve the quality of life for all members of the Detroit community by sharing impactful content and provoking conversa- tions that reach the heart of critical issues.

SOURCE: Marketing & Research Resources, Inc. (M&RR), January 2019

OneDetroitPBS.org 9 Media that Matters: One Detroit “I wanted to help other families because I know what families are going through and they don’t know which way to turn, what to do. Watching the (American Black Journal/One Detroit) Roadshow, it was like a huge light bulb went off. Like, aha, I know what I wanted to do!”

Staci Young Who organized a yoga event for families after hearing about the stresses facing community children at a DPTV Roadshow

For the full story, visit DPTV.org/MediaThatMatters Immersive community engagement

10 Are the Kids All Right? The ABJ After months of engagement with 50th Anniversary Gala community stakeholders in Detroit’s In February, “American Black Journal” Brightmoor neighborhood, “One Detroit” celebrated half a century of incisive American and “American Black Journal” coverage of the African-American returned to City Covenant Church for experience with a special 90-minute Black Journal’s an honest conversation with nearly program taped at the Garden Theater one hundred residents and local in Detroit. It featured performances digital views partners for a roadshow about chil- by artists, such as vocalist Jeannie dren’s well-being. They discussed Lyles and storyteller Satori Shakoor, the problems and challenges their and thought-provoking discussions increased by kids face on a daily basis, such as with past hosts of the show and trauma and food insecurity, while also frequent guests, moderated by exploring the good work local Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and residents and organizations are current host, Stephen Henderson. doing to create safe community spaces The evening’s keynote speaker and to support parents and teachers was Christy Coleman, CEO of the % in their crucial work. American Civil War Museum in 347 Richmond, VA. The View from Islandview The One Detroit initiative has expanded Mackinac its connections with the Islandview Policy Conference neighborhood on Detroit’s Eastside For the ninth year, Detroit Public One Detroit’s through a new community liaison, TV not only livestreamed the crucial Robert Tompkins, who writes a blog, panels and talks at the Mackinac “The View from Islandview,” covering Policy Conference, its One Detroit video views young entrepreneurs creating local reporters swarmed the island to businesses, activists organizing anti- bring the very best coverage of the gun violence protests and other and commentary on the issues stories of people making meaningful under discussion. Managing Editor Mackinac contributions to life in this area near Christy McDonald anchored the news the Belle Isle Bridge. Tompkins has desk, providing insightful interviews also begun appearing on “One Policy with leading newsmakers. Detroit” – with a video view of Islandview. One Detroit contributors Nolan Finley Conference CDAD Community and Stephen Henderson convened Conversations – two sessions on the Detroit Regional increased by Southwest Detroit Chamber’s Detroit Civility Project, One Detroit has continued its collab- which brought together individuals oration with longtime community part- from different backgrounds and ner, CDAD (Community Development beliefs to foster understanding and Advocates of Detroit), to explore the tolerance. % issues of significance to neighbor- hoods across the city and create con- 50,000 23 tent that meets their information needs. The team of journalists has held community conversations in Fitz- 40,000 gerald, North Corktown and South- west Detroit with people from block 30,000 clubs, nonprofits, local businesses, schools, environmental organizations 20,000 and other groups of concerned residents. Issues raised included 10,000 gentrification, safety, immigration and the importance of an accurate census. 0

These discussions lead to in-depth, 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 contextual coverage on “One Detroit.” Mackinac Policy Conference Video Views AmericanBlackJournal.org 11

Preparing Kids for School and Lifes

Detroit Public TV is firmly committed to providing parents, caregivers and educators with the tools and resources they need to help children enter kindergarten ready for # school and for life. 1 The Detroit PBS KIDS Channel, launched in 2017, provides Parents name high quality, curriculum-based educational programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It continues to be PBS KIDS the among the highest rated PBS KIDS Channels in the Public most Broadcasting System, especially popular in diverse and economically challenged communities. educational In addition, DPTV’s Education team works closely with part- media ners throughout Southeast Michigan to help ensure every child is supported by informed parents and caregivers brand for and the best prepared professional educators. In addi- children tion, DPTV uses multiple media platforms to highlight the critical role of early childhood education in the success of students and our community.

The station’s work earned a 2019 Governor’s Service Award by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for serving as an Education Service Leader. In the months ahead, DPTV is expanding its grassroots community engagement in Brightmoor to Southwest Detroit and other neighborhoods throughout the region.

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“It allowed the families to connect with each other. A lot of them don’t know how to work with their children. And then they come and see us work with them. They said, ‘Oh, I can do that, too.’ ”

Kelley Williams Lead facilitator of a Detroit PBS KIDS Ready Jet Go! family workshop

For the full story, visit DPTV.org/MediaThatMatters Detroit PBS KIDS — highest rated PBS KIDS Channel

14 A Brighter Day for Evaluating Our Work Brightmoor DPTV’s education initiative took a This year, DPTV’s education team has big step forward, as three research- directed much of its energy in ers at Michigan State University Voted # Detroit’s Brightmoor neighborhood, began measuring the impact of scheduling family fairs, educator DPTV’s work in the community. in public professional development sessions, Dave Ewoldsen and Nancy Rhodes 1 parent Pre-School U workshops and are experts in the psychology of trust among family learning activities. The results media, while Fashina Aladé studies have been outstanding. Not only did the impact of children’s media. This DPTV learn much from the people in eminent team is identifying long-term national the community, the station’s work was positive outcomes for children when credited with changing community at- Detroit PBS KIDS resources – on institutions titudes, giving families hope and en- air, online and in person – are used ergizing educators. to promote learning in high-poverty for 16 straight neighborhoods. Empowering Educators years and Families Bright by Text In a move to help more families At Kids Club LIVE, Detroit PBS KIDS prepare their kids for school, DPTV launched a new texting program, began a program to train early Bright by Text. This free service childhood educators, parent offers ideas for activities, games advocates and family support and well-being so parents and workers on Pre-School U, its caregivers can be confident they nationally acclaimed early childhood are helping their child in the best curriculum. Eight of those individ- way possible. Subscribers receive uals went on to conduct Pre-School two or three messages a week, PBS KIDS is the best use customized to the age of the child 1 U workshops for more than 70 fami- in their care. From time to time, of families’ screen time lies in Detroit and Ypsilanti. Parents DPTV also sends out notices of Which media brand do you think is the Detroit PBS KIDS — highest rated PBS KIDS Channel enjoyed the program so much that free neighborhood events that 37% best use of your family’s screen time? they recruited friends to join them promote learning and encourage at the sessions. family fun. 24% 12% 11% Respondiendo a la Necesidad 2% In Southwest Detroit, a large percent- age of residents speak only Span- PBS KIDS Disney Jr. Nick Jr. Sprout Cartoon Network ish. While a number of PBS KIDS resources are available in Spanish, Pre-School U was not. Through sup- 1. Online survey of 1,004 parents of port and collaboration with partners children ages 2-6. Maru//Matchbox, in Southwest Detroit, Pre-School U November 30 - December 15, 2016. has been translated for Spanish- speaking audiences. Another new addition to Pre-School U is a fifth workshop module, addressing health, nutrition and movement for young children, which was developed through the station’s ongoing partnership with early childhood educators at Michigan State University Extension.

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16 Great Lakes Now and Forevers Great Lakes Now Detroit Public TV’s Great Lakes Now initiative has established itself as a regional hub for news and information on the Twitter world’s largest surface freshwater system and as a thought leader on important issues related to the lakes on both impressions sides of the international border. increased by With a growing network of correspondents, public television stations and other media outlets contributing to coverage, Great Lakes Now provides in-depth, wide-ranging reports on subjects of importance for a region whose lives % and livelihoods depend on the continued vitality of the 112 Great Lakes: water quality, government policy, economic vitality, environmental justice, resource conservation, recreation and tourism.

With a monthly magazine-style television program and daily online reports at GreatLakesNow.org, this work is promoting a basin-wide identity and sense of stewardship and responsibility for the health of our shared freshwater heritage and future. Projects for the coming year include Public the development of a water literacy curriculum, which is expected to help build new partnerships and widen the media distribution of Great Lakes Now programs and articles to stations classrooms and citizen organizations throughout the basin. 13 contributed to or broadcast the monthly series, Great Lakes Now

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“The role that public television has in keeping people involved and informed is very critical. Public television makes us aware, gets us to think. It’s putting information out there. Now, it’s up to us to decide what to do with that information.”

Victoria Ragland A DPTV viewer who spoke after watching the Great Lakes Now documentary on PFAS contamination

For the full story, visit DPTV.org/MediaThatMatters Protecting our freshwater heritage dptv.org

18 PFAS: Champions of The Forever Chemicals Environmental Journalism Telling the stories of the people most Great Lakes Now staff spoke to affected by the latest water contam- hundreds of audience members at ination crisis, the Great Lakes Now community events, academic con- documentary, “The Forever Chemicals,” ferences and program screenings Great Lakes Now takes viewers into homes, water in dozens of settings this past year. treatment plants and the political Program Director Sandra Svoboda, receives visitors arena to help foster understanding along with One Detroit’s Zosette Guir, of the pollution and its toll. In an presented about growing cooperative from innovative reporting partnership with and multimedia efforts at the national MLive Media Group, the film has Collaborative Journalism Summit in aired on PBS stations and at events Philadelphia, and Svoboda helped throughout the basin. The film has conduct science communicator been accompanied by coordinated training at the annual International 181 news stories published throughout Association of Great Lakes Research countries, all the state, on MLive.com and on the conference in New York. Staff also GreatLakesNow.org website, where presented at the Sustainable Brands 50 states and reporting on this issue continues. 19 andTRUSTED. Healing Our Waters events VALUED. ESSENTIAL in Detroit and reached international D.C. New Monthly Show visitors through the Global Ties After a successful series of doc- program. umentary films, Great Lakes Now launched its monthly magazine- Award-Winning style show in April. CoveringPBS a ISGreat #1 Lakes Coverage PBS PROVIDES range of issues, geographiesIN and PUBLIC Great Lakes TRUST Now received recognition communities, the show is hosted from a number of sources over the past HIGH VALUE by Ward Detwiler, a Michigan year. Its content scoredWhat awards is your inlevel the FOR TAX DOLLARS 31% CONGRESS native who spends all the time he local Emmy and the Detroitof trust withChapter each of the following can on the water. The program 36% is SOCIALof the MEDIA Society of Professionalorganizations? 77% COUNTRY’S MILITARY DEFENSE Graph indicates trust supported by a growing body of Journalists competitions. A grant“a great deal” from and FEDERAL GOVERNMENT “somewhat.” digital work, adding background 39% the Ravitch Fiscal Reporting Program 67% PBS at City University of New York helped OVERSEEING SAFETY OF FOOD and context to the on-air segments 60% NEWSPAPER PUBLISHING COMPANIES 57% AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS and allowing viewing of the video fund the collaborative reporting of reports at any time on the 6new 5 % COMMERCIALGreat Lakes BROADCAST Now TV and the MLive 53% SOCIAL SECURITY Media Group on PFAS contamination. Great Lakes Now YouTube channel. 71% DIGITAL PLATFORMS 51% AGRICULTURAL SUBSIDIES And Great Lakes Now News Director COMMERCIAL CABLE TV HIGHWAYS/ROADS/BRIDGES A Basin-Wide Effort 71% Natasha Blakely spent a week as a 47% Rate the value of these taxpayer Because two Canadian provinces and COURTSfellow OF with LAW the Institute for Journalism FEDERAL AID TO 71% 46% COLLEGE STUDENTS funded services eight U.S. states share coastlines and Natural Resources, where she provided by the along the Great Lakes, comprehensive80% PBSlearned more about regional water 45% ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Federal Government. Graph indicates “excellent” coverage of issues and communities quality issues – sometimes while and “good.” requires partnerships around the SOURCE:basin. Marketing & Researchkayaking Resources, Inc. (M&RR), and January fishing. 2019 SOURCE: Marketing & Research Resources, Inc. (M&RR), January 2019 More than 13 PBS-affiliate stations across 6 states broadcast the series, producing segments for the show PBS IS THE and contributing knowledge89% and 71% expertise to coverage. That meansBELIEVE FEDERAL AGREE PBS MOST TRUSTED audiences throughout the region are gaining a shared perspective toFUNDING help TO PBS STATIONS PROVIDE NEWS AND celebrate and protect this freshwaterIS TOO LITTLE EXCELLENT PUBLIC resource. VALUE AFFAIRS OR ABOUT RIGHT NETWORK SOURCE: Marketing & Research Resources, Inc. (M&RR), January 2019 SOURCE: Marketing & Research Resources, Inc. (M&RR), January 2019

PBS IS WATCHED BY 86% OF TV HOUSEHOLDS (THAT’S 230+ MILLION PEOPLE) 19

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PBS REACHES 71% 93% AGREE PBS STATIONS PROVIDE OF NON-INTERNET HOMES EXCELLENT 85% VALUE OF LOWER INCOME HOMES TO COMMUNITIES 82% OF RURAL HOMES

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Detroit Public TV continued its national campaign celebrating the love of books, with a special emphasis this year on connecting with readers across America through public libraries. Working in partnership with libraries, PBS Books – our national books initiative – PBS Books conducted a dozen interviews with librarians to help reached develop a Library Engagement Stakeholder Survey. The survey enjoyed an overwhelming response: Nearly one thousand library personnel from 44 states and million Washington, D.C., participated. The results were clear: 10 America’s libraries were eager to take advantage of views in 2019 PBS Books programs and trust PBS Books as a partner. Community hubs for the digital age, libraries are closely connected to America’s readers and learners.

They serve as a gathering place for events and interac- tion and for the expression of ideas. Through its many programs, PBS Books gives them new and novel ways – video interviews with famous authors, topical booklists and screening events -- to reach out and engage the public.

In addition, PBS Books continues to provide impactful and innovative opportunities for local PBS stations nationwide.

Highlights of the year included: • Partnerships with key public libraries around the country, among them: Detroit, Akron-Summit County, Charlotte Mecklenburg, Middle Georgia Regional, Miami-Dade, the Free Library of Philadelphia and St. Paul • More than 300 screening events of PBS programs held by libraries for their patrons, including American Experience’s “Chasing the Moon” and “Stonewall Uprising” • Livestream coverage of major book events, including the Library of Congress National Book PBSbooks.org Festival, the Miami Book Fair and AWP Bookfair

20 National Initiatives: When I’m 65 What began as a national public television documentary, produced by Detroit Public TV, “When I’m 65” is now a national movement with robust online resources, tool- kits, local engagement events and a series of four new social media specials to help multiple generations of Americans navigate the financial demands of retirement.

DPTV extended its engagement efforts beyond the original public television documentary – with live events and a second half-hour special, focusing on women’s finances.

The When I’m 65 initiative produced new videos for social media throughout the year, on important finan- cial topics including “Making Your Money Last in Retire- ment,” “The Rules of RMDs,” “Getting a Head Start on Your Taxes” and “Staying Active in the Workplace.”

It also offered presentations on site at the 25th Annual IPT Forum in Oklahoma City, distributing content from national financial experts, Michelle Singletary, Maddy Dychtwald, Kerry Hannon and others.

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21 Your Passport to Great Viewing

For its millions of viewers, PBS is the portal to quality programming, turning the TV wasteland into a wonder- land of inspiring and informational content. PBS and its member stations scour the nation and the globe to find the very best work – whether drama, arts, public affairs, history, science or other worthy subject matter – which it presents for traditional broadcast, streamed on tablets and mobile devices or on our unique streaming service, DPTV Passport. Antiques Roadshow – Detroit-Style Last year “Antiques Roadshow,” the most popular series on PBS, made its second visit to the Detroit area in five years. It taped three episodes at magnificent Meadow Brook Hall on the grounds of Oakland University. The shows aired in January, leading off the new “Roadshow” season, and to mark the occasion, DPTV held a dinner and advanced screening at Meadow Brook. One of the high- lights of the Detroit episodes is, as you might have expected, Motown memorabilia. Gates to Family History One of the DPTV’s most beloved shows, “Finding Your Roots” – hosted by Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. – has explored the fasci- nating, and often surprising, family sagas of a diverse array of influen- tial and famous people over five seasons. This past year DPTV held a screening at the Detroit Public Library of an episode featuring Detroit’s own S. Epatha Merkerson, best known for her long-running role on “Law and Order,” followed by a panel of experts on African-American genealogy. A special treat: Two of Merkerson’s sisters were among the guests. Masterpieces For many people, PBS is synonymous with stirring drama, much of it part of the longstanding Masterpiece series. Still the ratings queen, “Victoria” returned for a third season this year, starring Jenna Cole- man as the young but fearless monarch. She was joined by other popular Masterpiece heroes and heroines: Adrian Turner in “Poldark,” Shaun Evans as Inspector Morse in “Endeavour” and James Norton as the jazz-loving vicar in “Grantchester,” among many others. Nonfiction Filmmaking PBS has long been the home of documentarians, famous ones like Ken Burns and Stanley Nelson, as well as emerging masters of the craft. Their work appears on acclaimed series such as: “Independent Lens,” television’s major outlet for independent documentary films; “POV,” presenting bold contemporary filmmakers; and “FRONT- LINE,” specializing in investigative journalism. DPTV produces its own award-winning documentaries, which recently included “Mackinac – Our Famous Island,” “Detroit Designs the World” and “Making It: Latino Students’ Pathways to College,” as well as offering local independent films, like “48202,” “The Registry” and “Last Days of Chinatown.” 22 Please Volunteer to Volunteer – DPTV Needs You!

Detroit Public TV depends on its wonderful crew of volunteers to perform numerous key functions at the station and in the community – working at events like Kids Club LIVE, staffing the phones during on-air pledge drives and helping with clerical assignments and station projects, to name a few. In return, they become respected and much cherished members of the DPTV family.

“I needed to stay active in retirement and wanted to give back to the community. I often watch the PBS pledge drives and thought it would be a good match for me. Turns out, I was right! Anyone who watches public television understands the quality programing it provides and the need for support from viewers. I have met so many nice people in such a short time and had a great time doing it!”

— Peggy VanSickle (pictured at right)

“I volunteer with DPTV because I love to help out and give back to my community. I believe giving back to others is the rent you pay back for your time on this Earth. It also makes me happy to work with a wonderful organization like DPTV that gives so much and brings so much joy to so many people.” — Brian James

Please join us as a volunteer: DPTV.org/Volunteer 23 Financial Results Detroit Educational Television Foundation Fiscal Year 2019

Statement of Activities Year Ended June 30 Balance Sheet Year Ended June 30 2019 2018 2019 2018 Changes in Unrestricted Net Assets Assets Revenues Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,519,098 $ 3,222,025 Individual contributions $ 9,236,231 $ 8,673,653 Investments 3,210,277 3,026,426 Local and national program Accounts receivable, net 786,942 1,045,752 productions 2,759,745 2,404,130 Pledges receivable, net 2,440,101 1,492,140 Corporation for Inventory 23,208 34,840 Public Broadcasting grant 2,106,950 2,433,737 Prepaid assets and other 210,780 209,015 Corporate contributions 1,120,074 1,232,470 Property and equipment, net 12,650,306 12,448,728 Facilities rental 488,094 566,246 Other assets 1,084,542 1,202,954 Special events 403,589 405,128 Total assets $23,925,254 $ 22,681,880 Retail product sales 112,441 180,796 Foundation contributions 693,890 384,000 Investment income 152,336 170,458 Liabilities and net assets Net assets released from restrictions 1,335,637 1,336,153 Liabilities: Miscellaneous income 63,956 199,324 Accounts payable $ 575,505 $ 827,074 Total revenues 18,472,943 17,986,095 Accrued liabilities 1,359,238 1,125,519 Expenses Long term liabilities 4,028,508 3,434,799 Program services: Total liabilities 5,963,251 5,387,392 Production and content creation 4,410,360 4,467,523 Net assets: Broadcast 5,408,953 5,149,278 Without donor restrictions 15,983,524 15,494,458 Engagement and outreach 1,067,015 946,641 With donor restrictions 1,978,479 1,800,030 Total program services 10,886,328 10,563,442 Total net assets 17,962,003 17,294,488 Supporting services: Fundraising 4,355,015 4,505,703 Total liabilities and net assets $23,925,254 $ 22,681,880 Administrative 2,742,534 2,745,826 Total expenses 17,983,877 17,814,971 Increase in net assets without donor restrictions 489,066 171,124 Changes in net assets with donor restrictions Contributions 1,514,086 1,175,317 Net assets released from restrictions (1,335,637) (1,336,153) Increase (decrease) in net assets with donor restrictions 178,449 (160,836) Increase in net assets 667,515 10,288 Net assets - Beginning of year 17,294,488 17,284,200 Net assets - End of year $17,962,003 $17,294,488

Revenue Sources Fiscal Year 2019 Program Services Fiscal Year 2019 Facilities Rental Special Radio Broadcast Corporate and Events and Other Funds Foundation Support Individual Support National Program 2% 5% 9% Television Broadcast 10% 50% Production Corporation 7% 40% for Public Broadcasting Grant 11%

Program Productions 22% Local Program Production Engagement and Outreach 34% 10%

24 2018 – 2019 Awards

2019 Governor’s Service Award Education Service Leader Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Detroit Chapter Neal Shine Award Rich Homberg President and CEO, Detroit Public TV

Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Chapter Excellence in Journalism Awards Lifetime Achievement Award General News Reporting – First Place Rich Homberg Returning Citizens to Work President and CEO, Detroit Public TV Bill Kubota Local News Reporting – First Place Racial Justice Reporting – First Place “Youth Mentoring” at Islandview’s American Black Journal Roadshow Church of the Messiah African Americans: Telling Our Story Will Glover Daphne Hughes Stephen Henderson Education Reporting – First Place Moving Costs at Detroit’s Feature Reporting – Second Place Bethune-Fitzgerald School Detroit Designs the World Bill Kubota Jim Toscano Ed Moore Environmental Reporting – First Place Zosette Guir Beneath the Surface: Bill Kubota The Line 5 Pipeline in the Great Lakes Danny Gianino Mary Ellen Geist Ed Moore

Michigan Association of Broadcasters Broadcast Excellence Awards 2018 Best in Category News or Public Affairs Special Best in Category Best Independent Producer One Detroit Great Lakes Great Tastes 2018 Best in Category Cultural & Performing Arts Merit Award News Special or Documentary Detroit Performs Beneath the Surface: Best in Category Special Interest The Line 5 Pipeline in the Great Lakes Making It: Latino Students’ Pathways to College Merit Award Station of the Year Best in Category Sports, - Outdoor or Recreation Detroit Public TV - WTVS The American Cycling League Merit Award Independent Producer Championship Games at the Lexus Velodrome Under The Radar Michigan

Michigan Emmy Awards Health/Science - Program/Special Politics/Government - Program/Special Beneath the Surface: Tapping the Great Lakes The Line 5 Pipeline in the Great Lakes Matthew Stinson Ed Moore Chad Schwartzenberger Mary Ellen Geist Mary Ellen Geist Historic/Cultural - Program/Special Politics/Government - Program/Special Saving the Willow Run Bomber Plant Preschool Matters! Matthew Stinson Oliver Thornton Tina Brunn Tina Brunn Chad Schwartzenberger Chad Schwartzenberger View all our awards at DPTV.org/Awards 25 Detroit Public TV William H. Smith Family Leadership Circle ($10,000+) and Society for Excellence ($1,000 - $9,999)

$10,000 + Acheson Family Foundation Dana Locniskar & Christine Beck Brian & Elizabeth Bachynski Mildred Denecke Anonymous Manat Foundation Robert Bagramian & Linda Bennett Margaret Deradoorian Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. James B. Nicholson Loren & Sarah Baidas Fredrick Deschenes Carol & Joel Appel Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Nicholson Elaine Baker Cathy & James Deutchman James & Marcia Bonahoom Ralph L. & Winifred E. Polk David & Julianne Bakos Margaret Diponio & Charles Bietler Charles & Joanne Ciuni Foundation Victoria Baks Sally Doty Peter & Julie Cummings Polk Family Fund Cheryl Barget Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Driker James & Sandy Danto Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Rosen Carolyn Barth Carole Dukes Marvin & Betty Danto Robert & Kathleen Rosowski Karen Bartos Kent & Sandra Dupont Family Foundation Susan Sarin Dave Beaupre Paul Dutka George S. & Helen G. Deffenbaugh A. Paul and Carol Schaap Neil & Diane Belgiano Rachelle Dwaihy & Steven Morris Foundation Donor Advised Fund Jennifer & Scott Belveal Mr. & Mrs. Albert Ebi The Richard C. Devereaux at the CFSEM Jocelyn Bennett Donna Edwards Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Shafer Anne S. Benninghoff Nancy Eggenberger Ken Eisenberg/ TCF National Bank Mr. & Mrs. John Beran Joanne Endres Kenwal Steel Patricia Finnegan Sharf Bruce Bevier Mr. & Mrs. John Erb Kenneth & Frances Eisenberg Elizabeth, Allan & Warren Shelden Phillip Wm. & Lauren Fisher Fund Richard & Susan Bingham Ralph & Shari Everitt Benson & Edith Ford Fund Michael & Suzette Simpson Margaret Bishop Colleen Farrell Cynthia & Edsel Ford Fund Catharine Smith Jennifer Blake Janice Fatt Henry Ford II Fund William H. & Patricia M. Smith Hendrieka & Jerry Bloom Mr. & Mrs. James Feeney Barbara Frankel & Ronald Michalak Foundation Mark Bohen Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Fehring, Jr. Dale & Bruce Frankel John & Susan Stoll Sheila Book Janette Ferrantino Stanley & Judith Frankel David & Barb Sturtz Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Bragman Marianne Fey Miller & John Miller Foundation Laurie & Tim Wadhams Donald & Rosemary Brasie Jean Fletcher Nancy & James Grosfeld Bill & Sally Wildner Foundation Thomas & Carol Brichford Esther Floyd Foundation William & Sally Wildner Hattie Brown Susan Foley Phoebe Grylls Matilda R. Wilson Fund Terrence & Linda Burke Jeff & Barbara Forster Charlene Handleman John Caldwell Bill Fox & Shirlee Parker Fox Merle Harris $1,000 - $9,999 Susan Calfin Mr. & Mrs. Barry Freund Gregory Haynes & Richard Sonenklar James & Beverly Aitken Andrew & Gayle Camden Christine Gapski Peggie Hollingsworth (Smith) Richard & Mona Alonzo Laurel Camen Roger Garrett Rich & Tracey Homberg Daniel & Doreen Alpert Nelson Case Robert & Kathleen Garvey Richard & Invie Jessup Addell & Gary Anderson Natalie Charach Bill Gehrke Marjorie & Maxwell Jospey Thomas & Gretchen Anderson Keith & Denise Cheresko Carol Jean George Foundation Anonymous Charlene Clark Barbara Gilbert Eve & Jerry Jung Anonymous Kenneth Clarkson Gale Girolami W.J. and Lillian Kemler Foundation Gail & Mark Appel Melonie & J. Michael Colaianne Mary K. & Paul A. Glantz George King Applebaum Ventures Esther Coleman John & Elizabeth Goch Donald & Mary Kosch Margaret & Henry Appelman Robert & Bess Cook Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Gramer Estate of Dorothy & Mel Kurzen Geaneen Arends Susan Cooper Lisa Granger The Dolores and Paul Lavins A. Robert Armstrong James Davies John Green Foundation Linda Aviv Julie Dawson Henry Grix & Howard Israel Paula & Henry Lederman Dalos Grobe

Dan Alpert retired from DPTV, after working more than 40 years in a variety of capacities. “No matter what particular role I play,” he once said, “the most fulfilling aspect of my work is to know that what we do every day is available to all people to improve their lives, the lives of their families and people across the community.”

26 Joseph Grocholski Paul Laurencelle Jean Peyrat Ann Steglich Elizabeth & Brian Guz Carole Lawn Antoinette Pilzner Kate Sullivan Kristen Haenchen Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lewandowski Byron Pitts Michael O’Bryan & Karen Sullivan Mohammad & Marcella Haghgooie Arthur & Nancy Liebler Paul Plante Margaret Suter Dan & Carole Harrett Mark/Lis Marilyn Pobanz Dorothy Tarpinian Jacquelin Harvey Family Philanthropic Fund Joshua Pokempner Barbara Taylor Larry Hastie David Loebl & Gretchen Gardner Pam Theisen & Nancy Schlichting Ruth & Ross Haun Dan & Amy Loepp Gretchen Preston Ann Throop Darryl Hazel & Sheila McEntee Bob & Terri Lutz & Gregory Meisner Manny Torgow Anne Heacock Ernestina Mac Tim & Margaret Price Jack Trabin James Heinsimer & Rita Pink Michael & Donna Maddin Jan Prusinowski George Tsebelis & Rebecca Andrews Catherine Heller Barbara Maes Deborah Tyner & Rick Herman Mary Quilling Mr. & Mrs. Carl Hendrickson Carol Mann Jamie Vanepps Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rassel Dr. & Mrs. John Henke, Jr. Arlene Marcy Richard Ventura Bruce Redman Mr. & Mrs. Donald Henshaw Kathy & Kirk Martin Barbra Virzi Lloyd & Maurcine Reuss Robert & Elizabeth Herbst Robert Louis Martin and Henry Minton Mr. & Mrs. Richard Walters Milton & Eunice Ring Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Herrick H. Mason Michael Watson Inez Robertson Duane & Laurel Heyman Steven Matsil Mary Weber Sigmund & Sophie Rohlik Stanley Hirt Colleen McDonald Mr. & Mrs. Barry Webster Foundation William Horner John Mcintosh Timothy Weeks Orris Rucker Arthur & Gina Horwitz Anthony Meli Lori & Steven Weisberg Susan and David Rugenstein Raymond & Diane Howard Mary Mersol-Barg Pam Welland Katherine Ruppert Mr. & Mrs. Ira Jaffe Charles Metzger Jeremiah Whiddon Andra Rush Nadine Jakobowski Roy G. Michell Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Whipple Mr. & Mrs. Gehring Sauter Augusto Jamora Charitable Foundation & Trust Jennifer & Chad White Jeremy Schisler Joyce Jenereaux Mr. & Mrs. Frank Migliazzo Simon & Anu Whitelocke Charles Schmitter & Allyn Ravitz Robert & Sandra Johnson Eugene & Lois Miller The Wilkinson Foundation Robert & Linnea Schulz Carol & Richard Johnston Mandana & Angus Miller Beverly & Barry Williams Andrew Scott Mr. & Mrs. Frank Jonna Richard Monrad Christina Winder & Russell Chavey Phyllis Scroggie JaNele Jordan & Jeffrey Learned Mr. & Mrs. Barry Morrison Rodger Wolff Walter Shapero & Kathleen Straus Steven Kalczynski James Moshenko Gary Wright Alexander Shashko Karner Charitable Trust Laura Mountcastle Barbara Wrobel Janet Shenefelt Kristen Kassouf Donna Murray-Brown Marion Wyatt Howard Sherman Carol & Mitchell Klein Michael & Shirley Myers Todd & Pamela Wyett Salim & Ruby Siddiqui Anthony Kochis Allan & Joy Nachman Barbara Yakes & Richard Jankowics Claudia Sills Sylvia Kojima Steven & Danielle Nagle The Young Family Charitable Fund Paula and Joseph Silver Susan Konop Alexander & Carole Anne Nakeff Mr. & Mrs. Neal Zalenko Matthew & Mona Simoncini Barbara & Michael Kratchman Bruce Nyberg Neil Zechman Christine & Zak Sing Martha Krehbiel Diane & Randy Orley Todd Zill Coleen & Eric Slosberg James Kulp Ronald & Deborah Oye Laura Smith Randall Kunz Margot Parker Joseph Spallina Carole Kuzara Susan & Lawrence Perlin Martha Spear & Robert Holley Lawrence Larson Jacqueline & Colin Pettitt

Making a difference in the lives of individuals, families and neighborhoods

27 Detroit Public TV Corporate and Foundation Supporters

313 Presents Julie & Peter Cummings Fund Investor Protection Trust Network For Good Abbott Lab Curiosity Stream ITC Holdings Corp. Oakland Mall Aetna Foundation Daniel Tiger Show ITW Foundation Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation Ally Financial Mills Entertainment Marjorie & Maxwell Jospey Orchard Lake Amazon Smile Marvin & Betty Danto Foundation Fine Art Show/HotWorks LLC Americana Foundation Family Foundation Kenwal Steel Corp. PBS Ameriprise Financial The Data Alliance Key Bank Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau Apple Corporation Decorative Stitch John S. & James L. Knight Pfizer Inc. Arbor Research Collaborative Deluxe Corporation Foundation Foundation Pitney Bowes for Health DeRoy Testamentary Foundation Donald & Mary Kosch Foundation Pittsburgh Foundation Association of Financial Counseling Detroit Regional The Kresge Foundation PNC Financial Services Group and Planning Education Chamber of Commerce Kroger Company of Michigan Purple Rose Theatre AT&T Donate Well Lawrence Technological University PVS Chemicals Auto Club Group (AAA) DTE Energy Corporation Legoland Discovery Center Michigan Rehmann Autodesk, Inc. DTE Foundation Lenfest Institute Roeper School Autoliv ASP Inc. Edgewood Management Little Passports Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Automatic Data Processing Inc. Fred A. & Barbara M. Erb Lynn Mackie Sea Life Michigan Aquarium Family Foundation Bank of America Macomb Intermediate School District Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc. First Independence Bank Bank of America Foundation Manat Foundation Singh Management Co. Beaumont Health System Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Mark/Lis Family Fund Waltonwood Communities Foundation Benevity Community Impact Fund MASCO Corporation Speyer Foundation Fisher Theatre Black Rock Financial MASCO Foundation Springwells Venture Fred Rogers Company Blue Buffalo Meemic Insurance Co. Sterling Group General RV Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Michigan Alliance for Families Summer Sparks Give With Liberty Tim Bogert Michigan Association for Team Rehabilitation Google Matching Gift Program Bridge Media, Inc. the Education of Young Children Toyota Grand Valley State University Brookby Foundation Michigan Bureau of State Lottery University of Michigan Credit Union Grand Valley State University Caesars Windsor Michigan Council for A. A.Van Elslander Foundation Charter Schools CDW Corporation Arts & Cultural Affairs MCACA W.K. Kellogg Foundation Greektown Casino Hotel Center for Michigan Michigan Department of Education Walsh Nancy & James Grosfeld Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Michigan Department Waters Corporation Foundation Children’s Foundation of Environmental Quality Wayne County Community College Charlene Handleman Fund Community Financial Credit Union Michigan Education Savings Program WCMU Henry Ford Health System Community Foundation Michigan Falun Dafa Association WETA The Henry Ford for Southeast Michigan Michigan Horse Council Bill & Sally Wildner Foundation Hewlett Packard Detroit Journalism Michigan Humane Society William Davidson Foundation The Home Depot Engagement Fund Michigan Technological University William H. & Patricia M. Smith IBM Corporation Community Telecommunications Microsoft Foundation Impact Media Partners Network Midwest Steel Matilda R. Wilson Fund Infinite Technologies Corporation for Public Broadcasting Mission Point Resort WNET / WLIW LLC Consumers Energy Foundation Innovation Arts & Entertainment Mt. Elliott Cemetery Association Craig Newmark International Brotherhood National Endowment for the Arts of Electrical Workers Graduate School of Journalism Nissan Foundation

28 Legacy Leaders

The Detroit Public Television Board of Trustees is pleased to honor and recognize our Legacy Leaders. These members and friends have provided a gift to Detroit Public Television through a bequest or gift through a trust, life insurance policy or charitable gift annuity during Fiscal Year 2019.

Nancy Albright John Forsyth Phyllis C. McLean Frank Stewart Jack B. & Helen T. Boxer Evans Frances Helen McNeill Mildred Tanner Genevieve Burns Robert R. Gamble Clare Morison John Thomas Roger D. Clark Ellen Geering Donald Mott Arthur Thomas Gloria F. Clayton Dolores Gensley William Orrell Margaret Thurber Ralph G. Conger Jean Gordon Marquis L. Otis Judith M. Tinor Ralph Conklin Robert Gross Margaret J. Paquin Mary B. Koeze Trust Dale Crayne Edwin Holmberg Dorothy M. Pettit Carolyn Rhodes Estate Trust Donald E. Davison Lyman A. Hurd John R. Pickles Jean E. Warner Brock Downey Sylvia C. Jenkins Lucille M. Riley Alice C. West Mr. & Mrs. William Dudley Kit E. Johnson Catherine E. Rohs Ruth Widrich Roberta Eidbo Ruthanne Kelly Julia Rosin Betty May Williams Jane L. Ensinger George King Dr. Etta Saxe Betty J. Winslow Dorothy Esplen Raymond Kizer Geraldine Schneider Landon Woodward Nicole Faigaux Evans Koskos Betty R. Seifert Janet L. Yatsko Jean E. Fair Mary Grace Kujawski Zygmunt Sionkowski Steve Yeutter Carl Fleischer Mr. & Mrs. Earl Mayer Loretta M. Skewes Janice Zielesch Helen Formell Darlene McCarter Inez M. Stabler

Meeting people where they live, involving them in crucial conversations, hosting events that touch their lives

29 WRCJ 90.9 FM Kresge Society ($1,000+)

$10,000 + Alice Ellison Rick Bojack Barbara Eldredge-Everett John & Margo Hebert Antoinette Book Margo & Jim Farber Cecilia Benner Devon Hoover Donald & Camille Breen Richard Felcyn Stanley & Judith Frankel Family Foundation Stephen Hoste Vincent & Marilyn Brennan Karen Jan Feldmann Alan & Kay Huberty Elizabeth Ingraham Bowden & Elaine Brown Kloe Ferriman Alexander & Carole Anne Nakeff Ellen Laing Dorothy Buchan Nathaniel & Judith Field A. Paul Schaap & Carol Schaap Myron P. Leven Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Buck Burke & Carol Fossee William H. & Patricia M. Smith Hannan & Lisa Lis Sandra & Paul Butler Barbara Frankel Foundation Anne Moroun Kevin Byrne & Ronald Michalak James M. & Mary Beth Nicholson Natalie & Brian Campbell Dale & Bruce Frankel $5,000-$9,999 George & Jo Elyn Nyman Colleen Carolan Robert Giles John & Elizabeth Goch William Beausoleil Janet Pounds Carolyn Carr Howard Goldberg Carter Bishop William & Elizabeth Salot John Carroll & Maria Etienne Richard & Gwen Bowlby Richard & Cheryl Wesen Nelson Case Anita DeMarco Goor Gregory Haynes David & Bernadine Wu Family Carol Chadwick Wendy Goscenski & Richard Sonenklar Thomas Chojnowski Daniel Greenberg Randy & Pat Judd $1,000-$2,499 Rebecca & Robert Clark Stephen Gunther Stanley & Robin Mendenhall Christiane Anderson Judith Condon Steven Ham Mr. & Mrs. James B. Nicholson Anonymous Margaret Costello Nan Hatch Robert & Kathleen Rosowski Robert & Catherine Anthony Lawrence & Mary Jo Crane Dr. & Mrs. John Henke, Jr. Dennis Siegner David Assemany & Jeff Zook Jane & Michael Cuba Stanley Hirt Ernest J. & Almena Gray Wilde Brian & Elizabeth Bachynski Martha Darling & Gilbert Omenn Richard Holmes Fund John Mishler & Elizabeth Baergen Mary Lou David Pat & Steven Hooley James & Tandi Bagian Wayne Davidson William Horner $2,500-$4,999 Robert Bagramian Thomas & Catharine Delvca Ronald Horwitz Robert & Maggie Allesee & Linda Bennett David & Kathleen Devereaux Raymond & Diane Howard Anonymous Charles & Shelley Baker Marlene Donoghue Harriet Hull Lee & Floy Barthel Elaine Baker Sally Doty Barbara & Gary Hutchinson Richard & Susan Bingham Bradford & Lydia Bates James Dozier William Jackson Frederick Brohn Robert Biek Gordon Draper Amy & Kent Jidov & Janet Poirier-Brohn William Birge Rachelle Dwaihy Daughters of the Mr. & Mrs. Paul Blizman & Steven Morris Christine Johnson American Revolution John & Janet Bodell David Edwards JaNele Jordan Lousia St. Clair Chapter & Jeffrey Learned Timothy & Kim Bogert Loren Egger

30 Chris Felcyn Legacy Society Marjorie & Maxwell Jospey Moscow Philanthropic Fund D. Larry & Jane Sherman Foundation Geoffrey Nathan Linda Shovak The Detroit Public Television Gervais Kira & Margaret Winters Louis & Nellie Sieg Fund Board of Trustees is pleased Nancy & Keith Kleckner Norman Nawrocki Linda Sims to honor and recognize our James & Judy Kohl Barbara & Peter Nickles William & Cherie Sirois Chris Felcyn Legacy Society. Margot Kohler Deborah Niemer Francesca & William Sosnowsky These members and friends have Sanford Koltonow Vicki Norman Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Stahl provided a gift to Detroit Public & Mary Schlaff Margot Parker Cynthia Stephens Television through a bequest Barbara & Michael Kratchman Kenneth Pascany Gary & Debra Stoykovich or gift through a trust, life Valerie & Robert Lauer Jean Peyrat Anastasia Tessler insurance policy or charitable Steve Lavender Marilyn Pincus Barbara Tourangeau The Delores and Paul Lavins Phillip & Peggy Poole Abel Feinstein & Julie Towell gift annuity during Fiscal Foundation David Potter Stanley Towers Year 2019. Frances Lewis Henry Prebys Penelope & John Tropman Ariel Linden & Joseph Mattimoe Marilyn Tuchow Richard & Gwen Bowby Judith & Rita Lindstrom Victor & Peg Ptasznik Sam & Peggy Tundo Estate of Chris Felcyn Mark Loeb John & Anne Roberts Barbara Van Dusen Paul & Linda Felcyn Frances Lyman Felix & Caroline Rogers Joseph & Diane Walsh Richard & Linda Felcyn Ann Maas Sigmund & Sophie Rohlik Joseph Walsh Barry & Beverly Williams Jacquelyn Mamou Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Barry Webster Marcia McBrien Rev. Henry Roodbeen Herman Weinreich Arlene Marcy Cheryl Rossman The Samuel L. Westerman Rita Margherio Francine Sala Foundation Maurice Marshall Sharon Salamon Karen & John Wezner Martha Rose Martone Laurie Sall Patricia Wilson Joseph Mattimoe Roman Schild Keith Wissman & Henry Prebys Lewis Schlanbusch & Roberta Brown Mary Mazure John & Patty Schmidt JD & Joyce Woods Stephen Mazure Joseph Schotthoefer IV Sandra & John Yee Ian & Connie McEwan Alan Schroeder Douglas Meggison Andrew & Janet Seefried Lynne Metty Jan Sell Detroit’s only classical and jazz Martha Miller Barbara Senatore Vera Milz Salig Sharma radio station

31 WRCJ 90.9 FM Corporate and Foundation Underwriters

Academy of Early Music Detroit Chapter American Macomb Symphony Orchestra St. John’s Episcopal Church Altair Engineering Guild of Organist Many Voices One Song St. Paul’s Cathedral Ann Arbor Chapter of Detroit Concert Choir Margot’s European Day Spa Tuktawa Foundation American Guild of Organists Detroit Lutheran Singers Mariners Church of Detroit University Musical Society Ann Arbor Concert Band Detroit Symphony Orchestra Masco Foundation University of Michigan Apple Corporation DTE Foundation Michigan Council for School of Music, Theatre Automatic Data Processing Inc. Executive Search Partners Arts and Cultural Affairs & Dance Bank of Ann Arbor Farmington Community Band Michigan Humane Society Belle Isle Art Fair First Presbyterian Church Michigan Opera Theatre Carr Center of Farmington Michigan Philharmonic Cathedral Choir School First United Methodist Church Motor City Lyric Opera Birmingham of Metro Detroit MotorCity Casino Hotel Fleurdetroit Cengage Learning Oakland Choral Society Fort Street Presbyterian Church Chamber Music Old St. Mary’s At The Scarab Club Fort Street Chorale Friends of Southfield PublicArts Orchard Lake Fine Art Show Chamber Music Society HotWorks LLC of Detroit Great Lakes Chamber Pewabic Pottery Chamber Soloists of Detroit Music Festival Pfizer Inc. Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church Grosse Pointe War Memorial Purple Rose Theatre Christ Church Detroit Jefferson Avenue Presbytarian Church Randazzo Dance Company Concordia University Jefferson East Inc. Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra Corporation for Public Broadcasting Kirk In The Hills Sage Publishing Cranbrook Music Guild The Kresge Foundation Singh Management Co. Waltonwood Communities Dearborn Symphony Orchestra Livonia Symphony Orchestra

Detroit Public TV and WRCJ 90.9 FM In-Kind Partners

Academy of Early Music Community House Great Lakes Oakland Choral Society Ann Arbor Symphony Cranbrook Music Guild Chamber Music Festival Pro Musica of Detroit Better Health Daniel Tiger Show Innovation Arts & Entertainment Randazzo Dance Company Birmingham Temple Mills Entertainment Livonia Symphony Orchestra Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra Buddy’s Pizza Detroit Concert Choir Michigan Falun Dafa Assn. Sanders Butzel Long PC Detroit Economic Club Michigan Philharmonic Sustainable Brands Chamber Music Detroit Historical Society Michigan Radio Townsend Hotel Society of Detroit Detroit Jazz Festival Michigan State University Extension University of Michigan Chamber Soloists of Detroit Detroit Regional Mission Point Resort School of Music, Theatre Chelsea District Library Chamber of Commerce Motor City Lyric Opera & Dance Chene Park Detroit Symphony Orchestra MotorCity Casino Hotel Viking Cruises The Right Productions Inc. Emagine Theatre New Horizons WDET Cinetopia International Film Festival Fisher Theatre Computer Learning Center

32 Officers Board of Trustees Community Advisory Hannan Lis Melody Arabo Reuben Rashty Panel Chair Outreach Specialist Managing Director EdReport.org Bernita Bradley Principal, Fifth Third Private Bank Co-Chair Chief Operating Officer Geaneen M. Arends and Mirador Family Wealth The WW Group, Inc. Advisors Alfred Brock Attorney, Shareholder Co-Chair Butzel Long Melissa Roy Timothy Nicholson Kassem Allie Chair Elect Addell Anderson, PhD Consultant Vice President Michigan Program Director Roy Public Affairs MiVida Burrus PVS Chemicals, Inc. FoodCorps Howard Sherman Gail Busby Loren Baidas President and CEO Esperanza Cintron Rich Homberg Ferrous Processing President and CEO President Gene Cunningham General RV Center & Trading Company Detroit Public TV Kimberly Davis Jennifer Z. Belveal Paula Silver Donna Murray-Brown Partner Vice President Larry Eiler Vice Chair Foley & Lardner LLP Corporate Communications Khary Frazier President and CEO DTE Energy Mark J. Bernstein Rania Hammoud Michigan Nonprofit Association Dr. David H. Sturtz Partner Sonia Harb Sandra Ennis The Sam Bernstein Law Firm, PLLC Oral Physician Secretary Plymouth Oral & Facial Surgery Yolanda Jack Mark Bohen Retired Senior Vice President Pam Theisen Ryan Kolander & Chief Marketing and Consultant Michelle Lynch Christine Sing PT Consulting Group, LLC Treasurer Communications Officer Calvin Mann Beaumont Health System Principal Manny Torgow Jane Potee Rehmann Robson Terrence E. Burke Vice President Vice President Sterling Group Freda Sampson Individual Business Units Deborah G. Tyner, Esq. Antajuan Scott Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI Retired – Judge TaMuk Scruggs Ken Clarkson Michael T. Watson Joe Siciliano Attorney & Counselor Executive Vice President Sue Ann M. Sweeney Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss P.C. Phoenix Innovate Tiffany Taylor Jennifer Fiore Simon S. Whitelocke Executive Vice President Vice President, ITC Holdings Fiore Ventures President, ITC Michigan Michelle Greene Alexis Wiley Vice President, Chief of Staff Information Technology City of Detroit Masco Corporation Shaun Wilson Arthur Horwitz Managing Partner President/Publisher Cadence The Detroit Jewish News Todd Wyett Jacqueline Howard Chief Executive Officer Director, Corporate Citizenship Versa Development LLC Ally Financial Joyce Jenereaux President and CEO Emeritus Board Joyce Jenereaux Advisors LLC Frank Jonna Bob Allison CEO Elaine Baker Jonna Construction Co LLC John R. Beran Steven Kalczynski Charles Ciuni Managing Director The Townsend Hotel Melonie B. Colaianne Susan Cooper Carol Klein Committee Volunteer Patrick Fehring Tonya M. Matthews, PhD Marianne Fey Assoc. Provost for Inclusive Ronald Goldsberry Workforce Development Director of STEM Learning Barbara Kratchman Innovation Center Vaughn A. Koshkarian Adjunct Assistant Professor, Leonard Kruszewski College of Engineering Wayne State University Arthur Liebler Charles Metzger Dana M. Locniskar Executive Vice President, James B. Nicholson Chief Revenue Michael Porter and Marketing Officer Detroit Pistons Richard Rassel Charlie Moret Lois Shaevsky President and CEO Thomas Shafer Invest Michigan Stephen Strome Byron H. Pitts, Esq. Ken Whipple Attorney Law Offices of Byron Pitts, Esq.

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