Arkansas Broadcasters Association is located in Little Rock, AR. The organization was established in 1986. 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, Arkansas Broadcasters Association employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arkansas Broadcasters Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Arkansas Broadcasters Association generated $442.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $348.8k during the year ending 12/2021. 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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THE ARKANSAS BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO PROMOTE & PROTECT A FAVORABLE ECONOMIC & REGULATORY CLIMATE FOR BROADCASTERS & TO PROMOTE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCASTING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ANNUAL CONVENTION-PROVIDED SPEAKERS, PRESENTATIONS, EXHIBITS, MEALS ETC FOR ANNUAL 2-DAY CONVENTION FOR MEMBERS. AVERAGE ATTENDANCE IS 200+ MEMBERS.
SCHOLARSHIPS-UNDERWRITE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 6 BROADCAST STUDENTS ENROLLED AT ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, AND UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO HELP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTEND A SUMMER MEDIA CAMP AT UALR (TYPICALLY 12-15 STUDENTS).
INTERN PROGRAM-UNDERWRITE COST OF 34 MEMBER STATIONS TO HAVE INTERN ON STAFF.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Luke Story President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $93,164 |
Bob Connell Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Trey Stafford Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Anna Canterbury Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Chad Whiteaker Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dina Mason Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $42,673 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $975 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $43,648 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $375,167 |
Investment income | $23,156 |
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 | $442,226 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,174 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $14,295 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,164 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $39,999 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $18,035 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,118 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,827 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $37,500 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,300 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,877 |
Office expenses | $8,966 |
Information technology | $10,849 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,859 |
Travel | $13,324 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,108 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,686 |
Insurance | $3,315 |
All other expenses | $6,549 |
Total functional expenses | $348,804 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $75 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $724,975 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $37,262 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $762,312 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,285 |
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 | $28,621 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $37,906 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $724,406 |
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 | $762,312 |
Over the last fiscal year, Arkansas Broadcasters Association has awarded $21,173 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS | $15,266 |
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,907 |
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North Texas Public Broadcasting Inc Dallas, TX | $55,596,237 | $28,075,482 |
19th News Austin, TX | $21,584,560 | $14,541,849 |
Memphis Fourth Estate Inc Memphis, TN | $2,591,759 | $5,585,999 |
Mid-South Public Communications Foundation Cordova, TN | $12,673,070 | $6,880,659 |
Houston Christian Broadcasters Inc Houston, TX | $13,908,658 | $4,581,880 |
Ubongo International Austin, TX | $5,077,785 | $2,839,970 |
Partners For Christian Media Inc Chattanooga, TN | $2,733,948 | $3,141,174 |
South Texas Public Broadcasting System Corpus Christi, TX | $9,349,608 | $2,198,277 |
Capitol Broadcasting Association Inc Austin, TX | $11,419,907 | $3,656,134 |
Mississippi News And Information Corp Ridgeland, MS | $2,531,175 | $2,545,161 |
Wcca Inc Woodville, MS | $1,020,005 | $1,601,829 |
Beacon Media Inc Kansas City, MO | $242,062 | $860,712 |