Slb Radio Productions Inc is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Slb Radio Productions Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Slb Radio Productions 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, Slb Radio Productions Inc generated $985.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $650.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.2% 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:
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PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT USES AUDIO TO ENCOURAGE, AMPLIFY, DISTRIBUTE, AND ARCHIVE IDEAS, STORIES, AND FEELINGS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH VIA RADIO PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS, APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RADIO PRODUCTION AND WORKSHOPS-SLB BROADCASTS A 6-HOUR SATURDAY MORNING RADIO PROGRAM CALLED THE SATURDAY LIGHT BRIGADE. THIS PROGRAM AIRS 52 WEEKS/YEAR ON MULTIPLE RADIO STATIONS COVERING SIXTEEN COUNTIES IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND OHIO, AS WELL AS VIA THE INTERNET. THE PROGRAM BLENDS ACOUSTIC MUSIC, INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, LIVE PERFORMANCES BY YOUTH AND ADULTS, YOUTH-PRODUCED FEATURES AND INTERVIEWS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFITS. A TOTAL OF 51 EPISODES OF THE SATURDAY LIGHT BRIGADE RADIO PROGRAM WERE PRODUCED IN 2021 AND FEATURED 200 YOUTH AND ADULT GUEST WITH AN ESTIMATE AUDIENCE SIZE OF 40,000 FAMILIES/EPISODE. SLB ALSO MAINTAINED, WWW.SLBRADIO.ORG, WWW.NEIGHBORHOODVOICES.ORG AND YOUTHEXPRESS.ORG AS WELL AS A WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER SENT TO OVER 10,000 STAKEHOLDERS.
SLB USED IT STUDIOS (LOCATED IN SPACE LEASED FROM THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH) AND FIELD EQUIPMENT TO CONDUCT OFF-AIR WORKSHOPS AND PROJECT- BASED LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR MULTIPLE SCHOOLS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY CENTERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Larry Berger Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $60,000 |
Rikki Berger Executive Pr | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $39,996 |
Mark Kuczinski Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce Mountjoy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Mccague Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amber Farr 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 | $350,249 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $401,026 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $53,157 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $751,275 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $234,344 |
Investment income | $130 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$79 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $985,670 |
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. | $99,996 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,999 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $356,310 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $44,047 |
Payroll taxes | $35,351 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $602 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $29,693 |
Advertising and promotion | $978 |
Office expenses | $16,413 |
Information technology | $4,114 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,132 |
Travel | $4,031 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $9,131 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,490 |
Insurance | $5,846 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $650,651 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $846,735 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $394,588 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $27,625 |
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 | $193 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $102,438 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $378,338 |
Total assets | $1,749,917 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,062 |
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 | $2,500 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $500,000 |
Other liabilities | $550,000 |
Total liabilities | $1,108,562 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $425,782 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $215,573 |
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 | $1,749,917 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Slb Radio Productions Inc has recieved totaling $723,091.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TOWARD THE LAUNCH OF THE EXPANDED YOUTH MEDIA CENTER | $250,000 |
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TOWARD THE LAUNCH OF THE EXPANDED YOUTH MEDIA CENTER | $250,000 |
Grable Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A PROGRAM THAT AMPLIFIES THE VOICES OF YOUTH TO CREATE A MORE COMPASSIONATE, CONNECTED, AND CIVICALLY ENGAGED COMMUNITY | $60,000 |
The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: FOR CREATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMMING THAT ENGAGES TEENS AS THEY EXPLORE, LEARN ABOUT, AND REPORT ON ISSUES OF SOCIAL JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND ANTIRACISM THROUGH THE CREATION OF DOCUMENTARIES AND COMMENTARY | $50,000 |
The Buhl Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO AMPLIFY VOICES OF YOUTH THROUGH PARTNERSHPS WITH NORTHSIDE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS, OVER THREE YEARS | $30,000 |
Grable Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A PROGRAM THAT AMPLIFIES THE VOICES OF YOUTH TO CREATE A MORE COMPASSIONATE, CONNECTED, AND CIVICALLY ENGAGED COMMUNITY | $25,000 |
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