About your Broadcasters Foundation of America.
Established in 1960, the BFOA is a 501(c) public charity dedicated to the radio and television broadcasting community. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of our colleagues who find themselves in financial need.
What We Do
The Broadcasters Foundation of America provides support to radio and television broadcasters through medical and disaster relief grants, scholarship programs, and community outreach events held across the country. For over seventy years, the Broadcasters Foundation of America, along with it Board of Directors, many volunteers and countless contributors, have aided over 1,000 broadcasters and their families across the United States. Watch our video to hear directly from our grant recipients and learn about our mission.
Monthly Grants
Monthly Grants are for broadcasters unable to work due to a critical illness or family medical crisis.
Emergency Grants
Emergency Grants are for broadcasters recovering from a natural disaster or emergency.
Hardship Grants
Hardship Grants are for broadcasters facing financial strain due to family care needs or a personal emergency.
Scholarship Programs
Needs-based, college scholarships to support the next generation of radio & television broadcasters.
Who We Help
Radio DJs
News anchors
Reporters
Meteorologists
Sports Commentators & Analysts
Hosts & Presenters
On the air
Station Managers
Producers, Directors & Writers
Camera Operators
Production & Design Teams
Program Directors
Engineers & Tech Operators
Behind the scenes
In the office
Administration & HR Teams
Facilities & Mailroom Teams
Marketing & Advertising Teams
Media Buyers & Sales Teams
Traffic Coordinators
Legal and Finance Teams
Our Team
Leadership
Staff
Scott Herman
Chairman
Leo MacCourtney
Vice Chair
Jordan Wertlieb
Vice Chair
Kathleen Kirby
Secretary & General Counsel
Dan Mason
Chair Emeritus
Tim McCarthy
President
tim@thebfoa.org
Emily Barratt
Vice President, Programs & Outreach
emily@thebfoa.org
Peter Doyle
Vice President
peter@thebfoa.org
Jennifer Poma
Vice President, Grants & Fundraising
jennifer@thebfoa.org
Judy P. Quaranta
Vice President, Finance
judy@thebfoa.org
Julia Murphy
Fall 2026 Intern, Hofstra University '28
Board of Directors
Jack Abernethy
CEO, FOX TV Stations
Caroline Beasley
CEO, Beasley Media Group
Philip R. Beuth
Capital Cities, retired
Richard J. Bodorff
Senior Counsel, Wiley
Kristin Cantrell
Owner/CEO, Seven Mountains Media & CapCity Communications
Tim Clarke
Founder, TP Projects LLC
Brian Cobb
President, CobbCorp.
Heather Cohen
President, The Weiss Agency
Raymond H. Cole
Citadel Communications, retired
John David
Consultant
Erica Farber
Consultant
Chris Forgy
President/CEO, Saga Communications
Michael Gelman
Executive Producer, Live with Kelly & Mark
Mark Gray
CEO, Katz Media Group
Scott Herman
Chairman, BFOA
Ray Hopkins
President, Paramount US Dist.
Hilton Howell
Chairman/President/CEO, Gray Television
Mike Hulvey
President/CEO, RAB
Steve Jones
President/CEO, Skyview Networks
Scott Knight
President/CEO, Knight Media Group
Brian Lawlor
President, Scripps Sports
Curtis LeGeyt
President/CEO, NAB
Chad Lopez
President, Red Apple Media, WABC Radio
David T. Lougee
Senior Advisor, TEGNA
Dennis Lyle
President/CEO, Illinois Broadcasters Association
Leo MacCourtney
Vice Chair, BFOA
Chad Matthews
President, ABC Owned TV Stations
William McGorry
Chair Emeritus, BCHOF
Deborah Norville
CBS Media Ventures
Chris Oliviero
Chief Business Officer, Audacy
I. Martin Pompadur
Consultant
Kate Riley
President/CEO, APTS
Deborah Roberts
Correspondent, ABC News
Perry Sook
Chairman/President/CEO, Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Valari Staab
Chairman, NBCUniversal Local
Peter Smyth
former President/CEO, Greater Media
Jordan Wertlieb
EVP and COO, Hearst
Diana Wilkin
Managing Partner, Twelve 24 Media
Officers
Emily Barratt
VP, Programs & Outreach, BFOA
Peter Doyle
Vice President, BFOA
Kathleen Kirby
Partner, Wiley
Tim McCarthy
President, BFOA
Jennifer Poma
VP, Grants & Fundraising, BFOA
Judy P. Quaranta
VP, Finance, BFOA
Brad Seitter
President/CEO, TVB
Julie Talbott
President, Premiere Networks
Charlie Weiss
Chairman, BCHOF
BFOA by the Numbers
BFOA reaches across the country to provide a safety net for our community and support the next generation of radio and television broadcasters.
$1,123,419
Grant funds distributed in 2024
44+
US States & Territories Served
1960
The year your BFOA was established
200+
Companies where employees have received support
Financial Information
Your donations make an impact. For every dollar donated, $0.74 goes directly to our grant, scholarship, and outreach programs. We are here to help broadcasters in need, period.
Program
Service
Fundraising
Mgt & Gen
Ratings
Donor Privacy Policy
The Broadcasters Foundation of America is committed to the privacy and protection of our treasured donors and their personal information. To learn more about our donor privacy policy, click here.
Have Questions?
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Please contact us at
info@thebfoa.org
or
212-373-8250 with any questions and staff member will get back to you. All inquiries are confidential.
