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WTTW Channel 11, Window to the World Communications

Chicago, Illinois

Grants

2022 ( 5 months)
$2,500

Window to the World Communications (WTTW) is a nonprofit public media organization that creates and presents television and digital media content for viewers of all ages. With this award for professional development, WTTW staff engages in training in Oracle NetSuite computer software.

2021 (3 years)
$150,000

Window to the World Communications (WTTW) is a nonprofit public media organization that creates and presents television and digital media content for viewers of all ages. Programming is offered online and across five broadcast television channels—WTTW11, WTTW Prime, WTTW Create/WTTW World, WTTW Kids 24/7, and FNX (First Nations Experience). It presents the national PBS television lineup in addition to local productions focused on public affairs, history, and culture. This award provides general operating support to WTTW as part of the Foundation’s Culture, Equity, and the Arts program.

2016 (5 years)
$625,000

Window to the World Communications, Inc. (WTTW) is a cultural information, education, and entertainment resource that offers programs on four channels: WTTW11, WTTWPrime, Create (a how-to channel), and V-me (Spanish language channel). Its programs feature local, national, and international arts, nature, science, and public affairs; they also include extensive children’s programs that reach an average of 35,000 young viewers a day. Chicago’s largest public television station, WTTW produces more original local programming than any other public television station in the country. WTTW reaches a diverse audience of 3.5 million per month across a four-state region and is among the most highly rated public television stations. The organization also operates a website, www.wttw.com, where it offers access to its programs and expanded content. Over the next five years, the organization will focus on creating new content and expanding outreach to viewers. This award recommends new general operating support to WTTW.

2014 (2 years)
$150,000

WTTW Channel 11 Window to the World Communications will produce Count Me In, a documentary directed by Ines Sommer that examines participatory budgeting in Chicago, the first U.S. city to adopt the practice. Working in collaboration with elected officials, the process allows residents to propose and cast a binding vote for publicly funded projects in their community. The documentary follows ordinary Chicagoans who take part in the process to explore themes of governance, citizen participation, and the possibilities and limits of this form of direct democracy.

2014 (2 years)
$50,000

In support of an artistic exchange with New Zealand. The product of the exchange is an original 13-part radio series of documentaries and podcasts that explore the influence of indigenous cultures and folk traditions on classical and contemporary music.

2011 (5 years)
$500,000

In support of general operations (over five years).

2010 (2 years)
$500,000

In support of the Chicago News Cooperative (over two years).

2010 (2 years)
$500,000

In support of the Chicago News Cooperative (over two years).

2009 ( 10 months)
$500,000

In support of the Chicago News Cooperative.

2009 ( 10 months)
$500,000

In support of the Chicago News Cooperative.

2006 (5 years)
$500,000

In support of general operations (over five years).

2003 (3 years)
$240,000

In support of general operations (over three years).

2002 (2 years)
$500,000

To support the Campaign for Network Chicago, to fund facilities and special projects (over two years).

2001 (1 year)
$75,000

To expand coverage of youth arts, arts education, and community arts on "Artbeat Chicago."

2000 ( 6 months)
$75,000

To expand coverage of youth arts, arts education, and community arts on "ArtBeat Chicago."

2000 ( 6 months)
$75,000

To expand coverage of youth arts, arts education, and community arts on "ArtBeat Chicago."

1996 (4 years)
$100,000

In support of general operations (over four years).

1993 (3 years)
$75,000

In support of general operations (over three years).

1991 (1 year)
$150,000

In support of general operations (over three years).

1990 (1 year)
$15,000

To support "Just Plain Hardworking," a documentary on the making of 10 busts.

1989 (1 year 1 month)
$2,500,000

To support programs produced by Bill Moyers (over three years).

1988 (2 years)
$225,000

In support of general operations (over three years).

1986 (1 year)
$2,500,000

To support programs produced by Bill Moyers.

1986 (1 year)
$150,000

In support of general operations (over two years).

1985 (4 years 1 month)
$2,000,000

To support a revenue enhancement fund to explore opportunities to achieve a greater level of income self-sufficiency.

1985 (1 year)
$25,000

To support local broadcast of the series "The Brain."

1984 (1 year)
$150,000

In support of general operations (over two years).

1983 (1 year)
$75,000

In support of general operations (over two years).

1982 (1 year)
$75,000

In support of general operations (over two years).

1981 (1 year)
$50,000

In support of general operations.

1980 (1 year)
$65,000

In support of general operations.

1979 (1 year)
$65,000

In support of general operations.