Live Wire Radio Inc
- Assets
- $264.4k
- Revenue
- $580.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 03/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-3813278
Organization Overview
Live Wire Radio Inc is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2007. 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 12/2021, Live Wire Radio Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Live Wire Radio Inc 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 12/2021, Live Wire Radio Inc generated $580.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $553.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LIVE WIRE'S MISSION IS TO HARNESS THE INTIMACY OF LIVE THEATER AND THE POWER OF PUBLIC AIRWAVES TO ENLIVEN, INSPIRE AND ENGAGE AUDIENCES CONNECTING COMMUNITIES THROUGH LIVE MUSIC, UNPREDICTABLE CONVERSATION AND ORIGINAL COMEDY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE PRODUCED WEEKLY EPISODES WHICH WERE BROADCAST TO RADIO STATIONS NATIONWIDE AND ENJOYED BY LISTENERS EVERY WEEKEND ON THEIR LOCAL STATION, AS WELL AS PODCAST LISTENERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Luke Burbank Host | 40 | $130,000 | |
Heather DE Michele Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $87,500 |
Tobey Fitch Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cory Zanin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Selk Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leslie Bevan Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $144,315 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $309,172 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,400 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $453,487 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $125,243 |
| Investment income | $378 |
| 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 | $580,290 |
| 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. | $87,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,500 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $296,827 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,499 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,157 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $69,921 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,864 |
| Office expenses | $3,749 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,092 |
| Travel | $1,060 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,042 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $553,700 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $62,825 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $170,374 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $31,237 |
| 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 | $264,436 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,859 |
| 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 | $14,859 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $249,577 |
| 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 | $264,436 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Live Wire Radio Inc has recieved totaling $61,005.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Regional Arts & Culture Council Portland, OR PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,000 |
James F And Marion L Miller Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: OSI RENEWAL | $25,000 |
Pontist Family Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: BROADCASTING | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Southern California Public Radio Pasadena, CA | $50,047,904 | $37,234,360 |
Kuow-Puget Sound Public Radio Seattle, WA | $17,962,877 | $19,303,443 |
Capital Public Radio Inc Sacramento, CA | $20,160,077 | $17,628,890 |
Pacifica Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA | $3,771,697 | $11,332,839 |
Pacific Public Media Seattle, WA | $18,492,079 | $10,102,948 |
Sound Of Hope Radio Network Inc San Francisco, CA | $30,725,500 | $6,089,143 |
Nevada Public Radio Las Vegas, NV | $9,497,221 | $6,165,032 |
Hombre Nuevo El Monte, CA | $9,117,667 | $6,049,518 |
Classical 98 1 Seattle, WA | $7,691,634 | $5,192,189 |
Northwest Communities Education Center Granger, WA | $3,287,239 | $4,075,300 |
From The Heart Productions Inc Oxnard, CA | $1,796,568 | $3,988,646 |
American Radio Association Vacation Plan 1000 Alameda, CA | $1,147,322 | $2,928,620 |