Newark Public Radio Inc is located in Newark, NJ. The organization was established in 1979. 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 09/2021, Newark Public Radio Inc employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Newark Public 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 09/2021, Newark Public Radio Inc generated $5.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 6 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:
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WBGO IS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED CULTURAL INSTITUTION THAT CHAMPIONS JAZZ, AN AMERICAN ART FORM, AND NEWS TO A WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE THROUGH RADIO AT 88.3 FM AND WEBSITE AT WBGO.ORG.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ALL ACTIVITIES AND EXPENSES RELATE TO OPERATING NEW JERSEY'S LARGEST NPR AFFILIATED, PROFESSIONAL NON-COMMERCIAL RADIO STATION. WBGO'S BROADCAST SIGNAL COVERS SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF THE TRI-STATE, METRO-AREA WITH EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL, AND JAZZ PROGRAMMING. WBGO PROMOTES ITSELF VIA A WEBSITE (WWW.WBGO.ORG) AND STREAMS ITS BROADCAST SIGNAL DIGITALLY VIA THE INTERNET AND CELL PHONE TECHNOLOGY. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAIL)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Steven Williams President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $135,000 |
Jonathan Chimene CFO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $120,231 |
Gen Tullock VP Of Finance & Admin | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $74,782 |
Karl Frederic Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Weiner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bill Hofstetter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Lowenstein Sandler Llp Legal | 9/29/21 | $220,746 |
Robert Ottenhoff Management | 9/29/21 | $155,560 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,052,097 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,590,887 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,642,984 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $672,192 |
Investment income | $18,886 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $126,909 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,558,972 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $330,013 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $82,054 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,095,605 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $448,546 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $646,822 |
Fees for services: Legal | $60,815 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,157 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $60,275 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $29,440 |
Advertising and promotion | $140,949 |
Office expenses | $294,508 |
Information technology | $71,187 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $173,055 |
Travel | $13,696 |
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 | $114,621 |
Insurance | $121,667 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,889,210 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,556,590 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $517,743 |
Accounts receivable, net | $529,667 |
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 | $105,810 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,230,984 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $626,008 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,566,802 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $301,016 |
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 | $568,334 |
Other liabilities | $28,306 |
Total liabilities | $897,656 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,360,039 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,309,107 |
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 | $5,566,802 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Newark Public Radio Inc has recieved totaling $100.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $100 |
Beg. Balance | $878,999 |
Earnings | $18,886 |
Other Expense | $18,886 |
Ending Balance | $878,999 |
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