Auricle Communications is located in Jersey City, NJ. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (A34) the organization is classified as: Radio, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Auricle Communications employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Auricle Communications 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 06/2023, Auricle Communications generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.4% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LISTENER-SUPPORTED, NON-COMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING OF FM RADIO STATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION OF PUBLIC NON-COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES ROCK AND ROLL, EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC, 78 RPM RECORDS, JAZZ, PSYCHEDELIA, HIP-HOP, ELECTRONICA, PUNK ROCK, GOSPEL, RADIO IMPROVISATION, AND OTHER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alan Rojer Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dave Mandl Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Berg Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Irene Trudel Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Friedlich Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joe Binder Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,375,878 |
Fundraising events | $64,371 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $52,703 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,084,911 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,577,863 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $4,693 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $81,252 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,701,320 |
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. | $335,795 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $61,855 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $400,736 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,000 |
Other employee benefits | $173,147 |
Payroll taxes | $87,813 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,001 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $104,550 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $20,933 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,646 |
Information technology | $89,421 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $203,298 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $74,913 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $613,464 |
Insurance | $46,817 |
All other expenses | $84,119 |
Total functional expenses | $2,688,761 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $751,015 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $505,077 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $104,092 |
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 | $20,197 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,714,424 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $1,666,531 |
Other assets | $730,392 |
Total assets | $6,491,728 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,996 |
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 | $1,799,788 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,598,293 |
Total liabilities | $3,461,077 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,030,651 |
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 | $6,491,728 |