Northern Community Radio is located in Grand Rapids, MN. The organization was established in 1972. 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, Northern Community Radio employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northern 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 09/2021, Northern Community Radio generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.4% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BUILD COMMUNITY IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA THROUGH RADIO PROGRAMMING, CULTURAL EVENTS, AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAMS INCLUDING RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO PRODUCE ETHNIC, FOLK, JAZZ, LITERARY, AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS.
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO NEWS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SPECIALIZED AUDIENCE MODALITIES AND LIVE EVENT COVERAGES.
REGIONAL NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS BROADCASTS INCLUDING SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS, CHILDREN, SENIORS AND OTHER MINORITY POPULATIONS.
COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAMS INCLUDING RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO PRODUCE ETHNIC, FOLK, JAZZ, LITERARY, AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS.
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO NEWS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SPECIALIZED AUDIENCE MODALITIES AND LIVE EVENT COVERAGES.
REGIONAL NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS BROADCASTS INCLUDING SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS, CHILDREN, SENIORS AND OTHER MINORITY POPULATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Margaret Montgomery General Mana | Officer | 40 | $56,961 |
David Baes General Mana | Officer | 40 | $13,438 |
Doug Baker President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Crabb Vice-Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Bergquist Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Legg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,745 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $611,661 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $730,143 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,343,549 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $199,798 |
Investment income | $129 |
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 | $1,543,476 |
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. | $70,399 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,678 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $486,246 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $112,273 |
Payroll taxes | $43,263 |
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 | $19,962 |
Advertising and promotion | $34,818 |
Office expenses | $3,409 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $81,457 |
Travel | $5,106 |
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 | $64,893 |
Insurance | $25,327 |
All other expenses | $55,864 |
Total functional expenses | $1,174,854 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $304,286 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,770 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $113,155 |
Accounts receivable, net | $20,103 |
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 | $63,697 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,790,979 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $3,983 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,309,973 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,256 |
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 | $58,169 |
Total liabilities | $118,425 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,190,935 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $613 |
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 | $2,309,973 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Northern Community Radio has recieved totaling $182,115.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Charles K Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT IN 2022-23 TO PROVIDE NEWS AND INFORMATION TO RESIDENTS IN ITASCA COUNTY | $50,000 |
Charles K Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT IN 2020-21 TO PROVIDE NEWS AND INFORMATION TO RESIDENTS IN ITASCA COUNTY | $50,000 |
Charles K Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT IN 2022-23 TO PROVIDE NEWS AND INFORMATION TO RESIDENTS IN ITASCA COUNTY | $50,000 |
Grand Rapids Area Community Fndtn Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: Annual Distribution | $24,442 |
Charles K Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR REMOTE PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT IN ITASCA COUNTY AREA | $7,000 |
Charles K Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT CONTRIBUTION IN ITASCA COUNTY | $240 |
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Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc Madison, WI | $11,978,603 | $13,336,665 |
Radio Milwaukee Inc Milwaukee, WI | $5,388,772 | $3,567,376 |
Real Presence Radio Fargo, ND | $4,182,649 | $2,301,951 |
Ksmq Public Service Media Inc Austin, MN | $4,584,399 | $2,516,403 |
Association Of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations Inc St Paul, MN | $735,621 | $1,707,372 |
Northern Community Radio Grand Rapids, MN | $2,309,973 | $1,543,476 |
Cook County Community Radio Grand Marais, MN | $998,081 | $906,306 |
Back Porch Radio Broadcasting Inc Wort Radio Madison, WI | $793,221 | $924,594 |
Fresh Air Inc Minneapolis, MN | $1,090,041 | $1,240,335 |
White Pine Community Broadcasting Inc Rhinelander, WI | $1,445,075 | $658,361 |
Music That Matters Inc Appleton, WI | $1,055,762 | $751,612 |