Thin Air Community Radio
- Assets
- $268.5k
- Revenue
- $208.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Spokane, WA
- Founding
- 08/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 20-5354265
Organization Overview
Thin Air Community Radio is located in Spokane, WA. 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 12/2022, Thin Air Community Radio employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Thin Air Community 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 12/2022, Thin Air Community Radio generated $208.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $222.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.0% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
KYRS-THIN AIR COMMUNITY RADIO (KYRS) IS A VOLUNTEER-POWERED, NON-COMMERCIAL, LISTENER-SUPPORTED, COMMUNITY RADIO STATION IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON. IT PROVIDES THE REGION WITH UNIQUE PROGRAMMING FOR UN-SERVED AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. HEARD ON 92.3 & 88.1 FM AND STREAMING 24/7 AT WWW.KYRS.ORG, KYRS PROVIDES A MIX OF NEWS, VIEWS, CULTURE AND MUSIC OFTEN OVERLOOKED BY OTHER MEDIA. THIN AIR RADIO'S GOAL IS TO BUILD A STRONG, LISTENER-SUPPORTED COMMUNITY RADIO STATION THAT EMPOWERS PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY ETHNIC MINORITIES, LOW-INCOME, AND OTHER MARGINALIZED GROUPS, TO STRIVE FOR A MORE JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
KYRS ACHIEVED ITS OWN 501(C) 3 STATUS IN 2007 AND IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS.ON NOVEMBER 5TH, 2011, THIN AIR RADIO BECAME A FULL POWER ,NON-COMMERCIAL STATION, BROADCASTING WITH 6,800 WATTS AND REACHING AS FAR NORTH AS KETTLE FALLS, WA. AWARDS 2012, 2013 & 2014 #2 BEST RADIO STATION BY READERS OF THE INLANDER 2014 BEST NON-PROFIT, STCU'S WHO DO YOU LOVE CONTEST 2012 EPA CLEAN AIR EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR INNERTRIBAL BEAT 2010 SPIRIT OF JIM CHASE GROUP AWARD FOR "DRAGONFLIES ON THIN AIR" 2010 CHAMPION OF YOUTH AWARD FROM CHASE YOUTH COMMISSION 2009 SPOKANE ARTS COMMISSION BOLD STROKES AWARD 2008 & 2009 RANKED IN THE TOP THREE RADIO STATIONS IN THE INLANDER READER'S POLL 2009 NW ALLIANCE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDIA AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTING TO EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA LITERACY 2009 SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION 2009 RAINBOW AWARDS: BOB & IREY OF "QUEER SOUNDS" 2008 RAINBOW AWARDS: ALLY AWARD 2007 NW ALLIANCE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDIA NOMINATION FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO MEDIA LITERACY 2005 SPOKANE LOCAL HERO AWARD BY STATE SEN. LISA BROWN FOR OUTSTANDING ACTIVISM & ADVOCACY IN THE FIELD OF COMMUNITY RADIO
PROVIDED COMMUNITY RADIO FOR SPOKANE COUNTY AND OUTREACHING AREAS MOVING THE STATION TO A CENTRAL LOCATION ADDING RECORDING STUDIO FOR USE IN THE PUBLIC
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Moon Bear Station Manager | Officer | 40 | $53,253 |
Lance Gurel Treasurer | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Alina Morrisey Vice Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Mark Cuilla Board Officer | Officer | 3 | $0 |
James Hunter Secretary | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Jason Johnson Library Representative | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $78,396 |
| Fundraising events | $175 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $83,658 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $45,711 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $207,940 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $175 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $208,115 |
| 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. | $89,663 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,253 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $6,112 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,561 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,722 |
| Fees for services: Management | $5,158 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $750 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,501 |
| Office expenses | $6,063 |
| Information technology | $5,544 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,060 |
| Travel | $311 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,000 |
| Interest | $37 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,703 |
| Insurance | $6,245 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $222,818 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $152,496 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $20,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $21,482 |
| 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 | $74,503 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $268,481 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,750 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $218,085 |
| 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 | $382 |
| Total liabilities | $222,217 |
| 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 | $46,264 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $268,481 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Thin Air Community Radio has recieved totaling $10,184.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR YOUR VACCINATION EFFORTS | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $184 |
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