Marfa Public Radio Corporation

Organization Overview

Marfa Public Radio Corporation is located in Marfa, TX. The organization was established in 2008. 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 12/2021, Marfa Public Radio Corporation employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Marfa Public Radio Corporation 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, Marfa Public Radio Corporation generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.3% per year over the past 5 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO BE A PUBLIC SERVICE AND A LIFELINE FOR OUR COMMUNITY, TO UNIFY AND PROMOTE CULTURAL ENRICHMENT THROUGH PRESENTATION AND FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ART, EDUCATION AND SCIENCE, QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE LOCAL ECONOMY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROGRAMMING, PRODUCTION, AND BROADCASTING: THE STATION PURCHASES NATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND PRODUCES LOCALLY PRODUCED PROGRAMS OF HIGH QUALITY, DIVERSITY, CREATIVITY, EXCELLENCE, AND INNOVATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS MISSION TO BE A PUBLIC SERVICE AND A LIFELINE FOR THE WEST TEXAS COMMUNITY. THE STATION BROADCASTS THE PURCHASED AND LOCALLY PRODUCED PROGRAMS OVER FIVE FM RADIO FREQUENCIES WITH RADIO TOWERS IN MARFA/FORT DAVIS (93.5 FM KRTS), ALPINE 91.7 FM (KRTP), MARATHON (91.5 FM KDKY), PRESIDIO (95.3 FM KDJP) AND MIDLAND/ODESSA (91.3 FM KXWT). THE STATION WON EIGHT REGIONAL MURROW AWARDS IN 2021. ADDITIONALLY, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS DONATED MORE THAN 1,300 HOURS OF DJ SERVICES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Elise Pepple
Executive Director
$95,000
Karmen Bryant
President
$0
Jeremy Steele
Treasurer
$0
Christian Patry
Vice-President
$0
Dan Eck
Secretary
$0
Bill Dingus
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$299,264
Fundraising events$5,000
Related organizations$0
Government grants $171,700
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,560,627
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $171,700
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,036,591
Total Program Service Revenue$38,494
Investment income $350
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $16,735
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 $2,092,170

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Marfa Public Radio Corporation has recieved totaling $432,154.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Fmh Foundation

Midland, TX

PURPOSE: OPERATING AND FACILITY CONTINGENT

$300,000
Scharbauer Foundation Inc

Midland, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT

$116,076
Permian Basin Area Foundation

Midland, TX

PURPOSE: Arts and Culture

$15,000
Celanese Foundation

Irving, TX

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION

$990
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$88
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