Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes public television and radio in the United States. It is funded mainly by the federal government.
The corporation, often called the CPB, uses about two-thirds of its funds to support the nation’s more than 1,000 public TV and radio stations. These stations broadcast primarily educational and cultural programs. The CPB finances the production and distribution of television and radio programs, and Internet content. It also conducts audience research.
The CPB was created by Congress in 1967 and began operating in 1968. The nine members of its board of directors are appointed by the president, subject to the approval of the Senate. The CPB has headquarters in Washington, D.C.
See also Television (Public stations).
