About PBS

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PBS is a membership organization that, in partnership with its member stations, serves the American public with programming and services of the highest quality, using media to educate, inspire, entertain and express a diversity of perspectives. PBS empowers individuals to achieve their potential and strengthen the social, democratic, and cultural health of the U.S. 

TRUST: For 23 years running, Americans have ranked PBS and its member stations as number one in public trust. Respondents placed PBS first among a consideration set that included commercial cable and broadcast television, streaming services, the federal government, and others. (Source:YouGov 2026) 

REACH: PBS’s broadcast signal is uniquely important to the one million American television households that lack access to cable or the internet. PBS stations reach 80% of homes without internet access, 54% of low-income homes, and 50% of rural homes.  

EDUCATION: Parents rank PBS KIDS as the #1 educational media brand for children, with more than 90% of parents saying that PBS KIDS helps prepare children for success in school. (YouGov, 2026) 

SERVICE: More than 15 million teachers and their students use PBS LearningMedia, which brings thousands of high-quality, trusted, media-rich resources to classrooms. (Google Analytics) 

LOCAL: 76% agree that PBS stations provide excellent value to communities. When asked if the funding for public broadcasting should be restored, 70% agreed. (YouGov, 2026)

Last updated August 2026