Our Mission

The PBS Foundation supports PBS.

The mission of the PBS Foundation is to be a leader for philanthropic support of public broadcasting, and to ensure that PBS continues to be an excellent provider of outstanding programs and services. Acting collaboratively and cooperatively with PBS member stations, the Foundation works to secure the extraordinary funding necessary to maintain and enhance PBS’s commitment to serving the American public.

Ways to Give

“PBS really exists for the mission of creating television that improves people’s lives. I don’t think there’s any other network out there that has such a noble mission.”

– Teri Weaver, Syracuse.com