Friends Of Ksps is located in Spokane, WA. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (A32) the organization is classified as: Television, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Friends Of Ksps employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Ksps 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 08/2022, Friends Of Ksps generated $5.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 08/2022. 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:
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PROVIDING BROADCAST AND MULTI-MEDIA PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH TO SERVE AUDIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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KSPS PROVIDES QUALITY EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL TELEVISION PROGRAMMING THROUGH 24-HOUR PROGRAM SERVICE DISTRIBUTED BY TRANSMITTER, CABLE, SATELLITE AND INTERNET-BASED SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 3,000,000 VIEWERS IN EASTERN WASHINGTON, NORTHERN IDAHO, WESTERN MONTANA, NORTHEASTERN OREGON AND PARTS OF WESTERN CANADA. THE STATION ALSO PROVIDES PROGRAMMING ONLINE KSPS.ORG. EVERY DAY THE ORGANIZATION BROADCASTS EDUCATIONAL, NONCOMMERCIAL, NONVIOLENT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION AIRED APPROXIMATELY 35,000 HOURS OF TELEVISION PROGRAMS ON ITS FOUR BROADCAST CHANNELS, COVERING CURRENT EVENTS, ARTS, CULTURE, ELECTIONS, HEALTH AWARENESS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. THE KSPS EDUCATION OUTREACH PROVIDES DIRECT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO TEACHERS, FAMILIES AND THEIR STUDENTS, FREE OF CHARGE. KSPS PROVIDES ACCESS TO LIFELONG LEARNING TO A VIEWING REGION OF APPROXIMATELY 1.3 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS.
KSPS PROVIDES DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT AVAILABLE PROGRAMS VIA PHONE, MAIL, EMAIL, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND THE KSPS WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A MEMBER DATABASE OF APPROXIMATELY 25,000 ACTIVE AND RECENTLY ACTIVE MEMBERS DURING THE YEAR.
KSPS PROVIDES A BI-MONTHLY PROGRAM GUIDE. THE KSPS WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS ARE UPDATED WITH INFORMATION ON UPCOMING PROGRAMS, SCHEDULES, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND SPECIAL EVENTS ON A DAILY BASIS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gary Stokes President & General Manager | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $141,377 |
Kim Lloyd Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Addy Hatch Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffrey Adams Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Gracyalny Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Alexie Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,156,478 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,321,554 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,478,032 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $307,038 |
Investment income | $110,468 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $2,727 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$23,602 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,878,281 |
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. | $165,344 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $165,344 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,632,003 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $46,577 |
Other employee benefits | $162,607 |
Payroll taxes | $149,992 |
Fees for services: Management | $79,502 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,063 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $36,881 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $166,599 |
Advertising and promotion | $77,134 |
Office expenses | $562,985 |
Information technology | $311,105 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $208,754 |
Travel | $23,967 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,667 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $192,005 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $80,432 |
Total functional expenses | $5,172,458 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $889,792 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,281,719 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $120,799 |
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 | $174,201 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,665,166 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $658,918 |
Total assets | $7,790,595 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $319,940 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $85,391 |
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 | $405,331 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,353,515 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $31,749 |
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 | $7,790,595 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Friends Of Ksps has recieved totaling $116,652.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Innovia Foundation Spokane, WA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $58,379 |
The@avista Foundation Spokane, WA PURPOSE: INLAND NORTHWEST SESSIONS | $20,000 |
Bergquist Foundation Spokane, WA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc Arlington, VA PURPOSE: STATION GRANT | $10,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $9,430 |
The@avista Foundation Spokane, WA PURPOSE: CIVICS BOWL | $6,000 |
Beg. Balance | $1,897,782 |
Earnings | -$201,145 |
Net Contributions | $267,266 |
Other Expense | $46,069 |
Ending Balance | $1,917,834 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Friends Of Idaho Public Television Inc Boise, ID | $17,181,185 | $8,057,711 |
Friends Of Ksps Spokane, WA | $7,790,595 | $5,878,281 |
Washington Public Affairs Network Olympia, WA | $5,929,484 | $3,716,580 |
Southern Oregon Public Television Inc Medford, OR | $2,762,585 | $2,831,337 |
Portland Community Media Portland, OR | $5,021,187 | $2,944,932 |
Metroeast Community Media Gresham, OR | $4,391,659 | $1,811,160 |
Christian Broadcasting Inc Anchorage, AK | $2,737,214 | $1,141,961 |
Capital Community Television Inc Salem, OR | $579,550 | $1,088,537 |
Thurston Community Television Olympia, WA | $756,125 | $900,767 |
Better Life Television Inc Grants Pass, OR | $2,053,453 | $535,118 |
Kltv Inc Longview, WA | $1,588,995 | $542,344 |
The Vancouver Educational Telecommunications Consortium Tv E Vancouver, WA | $240,302 | $486,028 |