Natural Bridges Media is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (A34) the organization is classified as: Radio, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Natural Bridges Media 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, Natural Bridges Media generated $211.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $136.5k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.0% per year over the past 4 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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THE MISSION OF NATURAL BRIDGES MEDIA/KSQD IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH QUALITY BROADCASTS, PODCASTS, TRAINING PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE THE UNIQUENESS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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KSQD BUILT AND MAINTAINS A STUDIO FROM WHICH WE AIR LOCALLY PRODUCED AND SYNDICATED PROGRAMS. THE STATION BROADCASTS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMMING 7 DAYS A WEEK, 24 HOURS A DAY. THE COMMUNITY PROVIDES FEEDBACK AND OUR PROGRAMMING IS ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY. 170 VOLUNTEERS WERE ACTIVE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
KSQD BROADCASTS OVER 600 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS PER YEAR. KSQD PROVIDES COMMUNICATION RESOURCES DURING EMERGENCIES. THE BROADCAST SIGNAL REACHES OVER 400,000 POTENTIAL LISTENERS.
KSQD PRODUCES AND PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY EVENTS AND MAINTAINS A WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AND A DONOR DATABASE TO REACH OUT TO THE COMMUNITY TO SHARE ITS MISSION AND VISION AND TO INVITE THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MANY ASPECTS OF A COMMUNITY RADIO.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mathilde Rand Treasurer | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Linda Burman-Hall Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Rachel Anne Goodman President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Edward Hearn Vice President | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Jane Weed Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Tim Fitzmaurice Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $167,129 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $32,595 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $167,129 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $25,220 |
Investment income | $645 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $634 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $17,820 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $211,448 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $44,357 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,934 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $756 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,885 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $72 |
Information technology | $1,689 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $24,882 |
Insurance | $6,506 |
All other expenses | $19,540 |
Total functional expenses | $136,496 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81,388 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $106,561 |
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 | $37,225 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $99,056 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $187,450 |
Other assets | $3,000 |
Total assets | $514,680 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $201 |
Total liabilities | $201 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $514,479 |
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 | $514,680 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Natural Bridges Media has recieved totaling $12,452.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $12,370 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $82 |
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