Association Of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations Inc
- Assets
- $660.2k
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- 01/1981
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 41-1388406
Organization Overview
Association Of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations Inc is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1981. 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 06/2022, Association Of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Association Of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations 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 06/2022, Association Of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.3% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AN ASSOCIATION OF 18 INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS IN MINNESOTA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AMPERS IS THE LARGEST ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND THE LARGEST OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES. AMPERS CONSISTS OF 18 INDEPENDENTLY LICENSED AND MANAGED, LOCALLY RESPONSIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED RADIO STATIONS THAT SERVE BIPOC (BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR), RURAL, AND STUDENT COMMUNITIES NOT TYPICALLY REACHED THROUGH TRADITIONAL MEDIA IN MINNESOTA. THE MAJORITY OF REVENUE AMPERS SECURES FOR ITS MEMBER STATIONS GOES DIRECTLY TO THE STATIONS. MOST OF THE FUNDS DO NOT FLOW THROUGH NOR DO THEY APPEAR IN THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIALS. IN ADDITION TO SECURING REVENUE FOR ITS MEMBER STATIONS, AMPERS PRODUCES PROGRAMMING. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH THE MINNESOTA HUMANITIES CENTER TO CREATE AND DISTRIBUTE "VETERANS' VOICES," A RADIO SERIES THAT ALLOWS (SEE SCHEDULE O)VETERANS TO SHARE THEIR PERSONAL MEMORIES AND STORIES ABOUT SERVING IN THE MILITARY. AMPERS ALSO PRODUCES AND DISTRIBUTES PROGRAMS LIKE "MN90: MINNESOTA HISTORY IN 90 SECONDS" A FUN AND ENTERTAINING YET EDUCATIONAL LOOK AT MINNESOTA HISTORY. "MINNESOTA NATIVE NEWS" IS AN AWARD-WINNING WEEKLY FIVE-MINUTE NEWSCAST WITH CONTENT RELEVANT TO NATIVE AS WELL AS NON-NATIVE RESIDENTS OF MINNESOTA. AMPERS HELPS ITS MEMBER STATIONS TO PROVIDE EVEN MORE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY MAINTAINING AN INFRASTRUCTURE THAT ALLOWS THE STATIONS TO EASILY SHARE THEIR ARTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE PROGRAMMING. AMPERS ALSO SERVES AS THE CURATOR FOR ALL ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMMING ARCHIVING THEM AND MAKING THEM ALL AVAILABLE ONLINE THROUGH ITS WEBSITE AS WELL AS SOCIAL MEDIA. SINCE 2021 AMPERS HAS BEEN PARTNERING WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CREATE ENGAGING AND INFORMATIVE PROGRAMS ABOUT COVID FOR MINNESOTA'S NATIVE AMERICAN AND AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO PARTNERING WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS TO SHARE THE STRUGGLES THAT MINNESOTA'S VETERANS FACE AS WELL AS THE SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THEM AND HOW VETERANS CAN GET THOSE SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Freddie Bell Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Johnson At Large Member | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Stacie Drouillard Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Faith Ahlgreen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Pj Hill At Large Member | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Doug Westerman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $741,780 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $154,939 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $896,719 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $723,485 |
| Investment income | $25 |
| 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 | $1,620,229 |
| 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. | $173,978 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,959 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $249,678 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,721 |
| Other employee benefits | $41,433 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,998 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,801 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $63,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,424 |
| Office expenses | $14,561 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $758 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,452 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $10,370 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,624,015 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $202,666 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $452,417 |
| 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 | $5,120 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $660,204 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $269,378 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $8,125 |
| 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 | $277,503 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $382,701 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $660,204 |