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 09/2023, Kute Inc employed 20 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 09/2023, Kute Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.0% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
KSUT HOLDS A FESTIVAL SHOWCASING A WIDE RANGE OF MUSICIANS AND CONCERTS IN THE SUMMER TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY WITH DIVERISTY AND CULTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tami Graham Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $67,881 |
Mike May Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eddie Box Jr Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Wade Griffith Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Bricca President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Ortiz Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 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 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $258,184 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $790,106 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $68,638 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,048,290 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,150,995 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $32,426 |
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 | $2,259,801 |
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. | $72,134 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,888 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $663,412 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $264,802 |
Payroll taxes | $56,778 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $14,500 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $25,057 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $129,046 |
Advertising and promotion | $42,670 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $159,229 |
Travel | $99,608 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $5,579 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $276,181 |
Insurance | $27,464 |
All other expenses | $369,660 |
Total functional expenses | $2,883,665 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,300 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $10,521 |
Accounts receivable, net | $51,936 |
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 | $42,020 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,032,641 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $303,404 |
Total assets | $2,457,822 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $174,198 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $77,724 |
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 | $174,963 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $5,000 |
Other liabilities | $343,349 |
Total liabilities | $775,234 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,662,817 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,771 |
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 | $2,457,822 |