The Paley Center for Media

“The paley center for media form 990 has been reviewed in detail by the organization's controller and cfo prior to its electronic filing with the internal revenue service. A copy of the form 990 has been provided to each of the organization's board of trustee members in electronic format prior to its electronic filing with the internal revenue service.”

“The paley center for media requires all board of trustee members, key employees and officers to complete an annual conflict of interest questionnaire that is designed to uncover potential conflicts with paley itself and between board of trustee members, key employees and officers. The questionnaires are compiled, monitored and reviewed internally and any potential conflicts are addressed and resolved immediately.”

“The paley center for media undertakes a thorough and comprehensive process to ensure that the executive compensation it pays to its top management official (president/ceo) is reasonable. Paley has an executive and compensation committee in place to determine the president/ceo's compensation, the committee is predominantly comprised of independent persons that have no personal interest in the proposed compensation arrangement. The president/ceo is a member of the executive committee but she recuses herself from any discussion and/or decisions made regarding her own compensation. The committee may utilize impartial surveys or other data to determine the reasonableness of the president/ceo's compensation once the determination has been made, the board's decision is memorialized in the board minutes. Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15b: the same procedure listed above is used for other officers of the organization.”

“The paley center for media makes its form 990 and form 1023 available to the public by retaining a copy of each at the address listed on page 1 of this return. Any individual requesting a copy of these documents is provided that copy on the same business day. The organization's governing documents, financial statements and conflicts of interest policy are available to the public upon request and at management's discretion.”

“The paley center for media is the premier institution dedicated to advancing the understanding of media-its artistic value, social impact and historical importance for the public and media professionals.”

“Description of organization mission: the paley center for media is the premier institution dedicated to advancing the understanding of media-it's artistic value, social impact and historical importance-for the public and media professionals. With locations in new york city and los angeles, the paley center for media leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms. Drawing upon our curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the leaders of the media community, the paley center examines the intersections between media and society. The public may access our permanent media collection and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, innovations, personalities, and leaders who are shaping media. Previously known as the museum of television and radio, the institution was founded in 1975 by william s. Paley, a pioneering figure in the history of media. Our permanent collection of over 150,000 television and radio programs and advertisements-the nation's largest-is a vital resource for the public and for students, scholars, and researchers, a unique audio-visual record of america's historical and cultural heritage. Admission is free, and visitors may access the archive at an on-site library.”

“Public programs: the paley center's highly regarded public programs, panel discussions, exhibits and screenings explore the evolving role of media across all genres and platforms in shaping cultural and civic affairs and contemporary public discourse. Programs draw from our incomparable archive to contextualize issues and the current zeitgeist. Program series include paleylive screenings and conversations with noted writers, producers, actors, and producers; paleyimpact discussions examining how media and technology change perspectives and understanding of critical issues; exhibits and experiences, immersive events, and screenings, which are free to the public; and paleyfest annual television festivals featuring screenings and conversations with the casts and creators of highly acclaimed series. The paley center convenes noted thought leaders, content creators, writers, performers, producers, and media innovators to participate in public programs. During 2024, the paley center released weekly screenings, produced over 50 public events and exhibits attracting tens of millions of viewers on the paley center's website, youtube channel, and other virtual means.”

“Industry programs: the paley center offers programming for media professionals, providing a neutral setting where they may engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Our media council is an invitation-only community for media executives and provides an independent forum for industry leaders to explore the evolving ways in which we create, consume, and connect through media and technology. Featuring candid conversations with the best minds of the industry, the media council offers events covering the full spectrum of media businesses, including paleydialogues, roundtable breakfasts, panel discussions, and interactive conversations covering the industry's most pressing issues, and paley next big thing, which pairs seasoned executives with emerging entrepreneurs. During 2024, the paley center held 10 media council events, serving thousands of attendees. The paley center's international council summit, an acclaimed annual event, brings together ceos and thought leaders to advance the exchange of ideas on critical issues and their impact on society. Informal and organized discussions cover a wide range of critical issues that define the media industry and its role in society. In 2024, the international council convened in-person with over 350 participants.”

“Collection: the paley center's permanent media collection includes over 150,000 television and radio programs and advertisements from 70 countries. Currently, the public may view over 49,432 hours of digitized programs in our on-site library, which features personal computers from which the database may be accessed via a user-friendly database management system. The paley center receives donations to the archive to preserve and promote wider public access to culturally and historically significant material. Donations come from various sources-television networks, cable tv, independent production companies, local radio and television stations, various academies or organizations with special collections, individuals with private collections, and international media organizations. We assess proposed contributions for their historical, social, and cultural significance. All original material is stored offsite in a state-of-the art archival facility. Digitized masters are also stored at this secure facility. Digitized copies are also produced for onsite access. All material is cataloged as part of the general collection and some are added to special collections. In 2024, the paley center added 143 programs to its collection, encompassing television, radio, advertisements, paley center original content, and now new media as well.”