HoustonPBS Belongs To You. Many people think HoustonPBS is funded by the state and government through taxes, but this is not the case. While a small percentage does come from federal sources, 84% of all HoustonPBS funds come directly from community support. That means sponsorship from local businesses and organizations, foundations and estates, support from the Friends of HoustonPBS, but the majority of HoustonPBS support comes directly from people all across Houston and the Gulf Coast area, PEOPLE LIKE YOU! In fact 63% of our support comes from individuals. Just think that is $4,611,600 annually! Although we are licensed through the University of Houston, we do not receive any direct financial support from them due  to a state law.

                  
         

     1. 2.2 million people tune into HoustonPBS each week
     2. We air 24 hours of programming, 7 days a week
     3. HoustonPBS is like three stations in one!
          - 8.1 Main programming station, all your favorite shows
          - 8.2 HoustonPBS’ second channel with our “Create”
             programs which feature How-Tos, Cooking,
             Crafts and more!
          - 8.3 V-Me the all Spanish PBS network
     4. On average 6,000 children are impacted through our educational workshops every year
     5. Our website receives over 28,000 visits per month
     6. HoustonPBS airs over 24,000 hours of programming a year

As you can see, it’s not just the amazing programming you are supporting; it’s an entire television station that brings a vital service to the community.

With every dollar of support

     1. You are helping children learn to read
     2. You are educating the community about vital issues through quality programming
     3. You are providing access to world class arts and entertainment for people
        who would otherwise miss out on the opportunities
     4. Your donation is enriching people’s lives, inspiring young minds, and adding
        to the fabric of our community

Every dollar really does count!