Kute Inc is located in Ignacio, CO. The organization was established in 1986. 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 09/2022, Kute Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kute 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 09/2022, Kute Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.1% 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:
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KUTE OPERATES AS A PUBLIC BROADCASTING ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES THE FOUR STATES OF THE FOUR CORNERS REGION THROUGH A NETWORK OF EIGHT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) LICENSED TRANSMITTERS AND FIVE FCC LICENSED TRANSLATORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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KUTE OPERATES A NON-COMMERCIAL, EDUCATIONAL RADIO STATION WHICH PROMOTES A COMMUNITY INTEREST AND A CULTURAL OUTLET FOR THE SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE AND SERVES AS A FULL SERVICE PUBLIC RADIO STATION IN THE FOUR CORNERS AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tami Graham Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $67,881 |
Mike May Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Ortiz Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Bricca President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gary Skiba Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Wade Griffith Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Jaynes Corporation Of Colorado Construction | 9/29/20 | $825,984 |
National Public Radio Inc Programming | 9/29/20 | $129,331 |
Jaynes Corporation Of Colorado Construction | 9/29/20 | $825,984 |
National Public Radio Inc Programming | 9/29/20 | $129,331 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $371,251 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $567,586 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $63,730 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $938,837 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $478,880 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $18,000 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,869 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $17,648 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,463,805 |
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. | $70,518 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,888 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $603,424 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $199,768 |
Payroll taxes | $51,556 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,200 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $25,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $56,802 |
Advertising and promotion | $37,489 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $90,876 |
Travel | $27,570 |
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 | $300,728 |
Insurance | $14,911 |
All other expenses | $160,348 |
Total functional expenses | $1,886,136 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $62,306 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $15,771 |
Accounts receivable, net | $46,790 |
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 | $21,306 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,294,256 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $454,034 |
Other assets | $31,588 |
Total assets | $2,926,051 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $237,146 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $62,165 |
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 | $75,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $10,000 |
Other liabilities | $31,588 |
Total liabilities | $415,899 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,488,716 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $21,436 |
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 | $2,926,051 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Kute Inc has recieved totaling $37,692.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Rose Community Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: Vaccine Equity, #Newsconeeds | $15,325 |
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $9,867 |
El Pomar Foundation Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: 2021 PARTY IN THE PARK, FOUR CORNERS FOLK FESTIVAL | $7,500 |
Gill Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Bott Radio Network Inc Overland Park, KS | $9,985,439 | $16,967,716 |
Community Radio For Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $9,060,689 | $6,160,176 |
Bethesda Christian Broadcasting Colorado Springs, CO | $545,519 | $2,189,541 |
Kute Inc Ignacio, CO | $2,926,051 | $1,463,805 |
Great Plains Christian Radio Inc Meade, KS | $2,580,547 | $2,027,183 |
Net Foundation For Radio Lincoln, NE | $0 | $2,138,991 |
Community Wireless Of Park City Inc Park City, UT | $4,548,767 | $1,905,171 |
Association Of Independents In Radio Inc Boulder, CO | $1,680,697 | $1,998,634 |
E Town Boulder, CO | $7,059,533 | $1,830,513 |
Boulder Community Broadcast Association Incorporated Boulder, CO | $1,855,021 | $1,654,897 |
Roaring Fork Public Radio Inc Aspen, CO | $2,230,540 | $1,619,668 |
Public Media Company Boulder, CO | $812,306 | $1,598,518 |