Rhode Island Public Radio
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Providence, RI
- Founding
- 06/1998
- Data as of
- 04/2024
- EIN
- 05-0498502
Organization Overview
Rhode Island Public Radio, operating under the name The Public's Radio, is located in Providence, RI. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 04/2024, Public's Radio employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public's Radio is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 04/2024, Public's Radio generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 04/2024. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE QUALITY JOURNALISM AND COMPELLING STORYTELLING THAT INFORMS, EDUCATES, AND INSPIRESCOMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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2023 WAS A YEAR OF CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF DEEPER LOCAL JOURNALISM THROUGH BROADCAST, DIGITAL AND IN PERSON PLATFORMS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED: 1) COMPLETION OF OUR INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FRONTLINE'S LOCAL JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AT WGBH. 2)CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN ENTERPRISE AND INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM. 3)THE HIRING OF A METRO DESK REPORTER, COVERING THE KEY COMMUNITIES OF THE GREATER PROVIDENCE AREA. 4)PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL AMERICA AMPLIFIED JOURNALISM ENGAGEMENT PROJECT, WHICH WILL ADD AN IMPORTANT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ELEMENT TO OUR ELECTION COVERAGE IN 2024.IN ADDITION, THE PUBLIC'S RADIO CONTINUED TO ADAPT TO CHANGING AUDIENCE HABITS, DISCUSSING WAYS TO DEVELOP STRONGER WAYS TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES AND BUILD AUDIENCES ACROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS. TO THAT END, WE LAUNCHED A NEWLY-DESIGNED WEBSITE WHICH WILL BE MORE USER FRIENDLY AND PROVIDE AN INTERACTIVE SPACE IN WHICH TO ENGAGE OUR AUDIENCES. WE ALSO BEGAN THE PROCESS OF RELOCATING OUR SOUTH COUNTY BUREAU FROM A SMALL SPACE IN THE UNITED THEATRE IN WESTERLY TO A NEARBY SPACE THAT AFFORDS GREATER OPPORTUNITY FOR IN-PERSON COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Delude-Dix Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nicholas Bowen Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Laura Lang Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Meredith Curren Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Gina Mcdonald Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Beauregard Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,229,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,229,500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $866,546 |
| Investment income | $1,043 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,097,256 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $220,188 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,047 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,516,210 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $246,298 |
| Payroll taxes | $138,408 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $136,872 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $128,306 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $303,892 |
| Advertising and promotion | $68,976 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $81,430 |
| Travel | $14,351 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,285 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $292,658 |
| Insurance | $54,321 |
| All other expenses | $122,682 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,779,532 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $0 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |