E Town is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 1993. 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, E Town employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. E Town 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, E Town generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.6%) per year over the past 7 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE A UNIQUE RADIO PROGRAM COMBINING ENVIRONMENTAL, ECOLOGICAL, AND CONSERVATION RELATED INFORMATION WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF MUSIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE TAXPAYER, OPERATING THROUGH A RADIO PROGRAM WHICH BROADCASTS ON NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INFORMS THE PUBLIC ABOUT VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS WITH CONTEMPORARY MUSIC.
THE TAXPAYER, OPERATING THROUGH A RADIO PROGRAM WHICH BROADCASTS ON NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, INFORMS THE PUBLIC ABOUT VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS WITH CONTEMPORARY MUSIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nicholas Forster Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $113,360 |
Helen Forster Director | Trustee | 40 | $53,680 |
Don Hazell Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Todd Barrett Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Edith Cheng Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Holly Hamman Vice Preside | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $864,326 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $774,812 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,639,138 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $177,589 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $4,381 |
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 | $3,817 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,830,513 |
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 | $742,507 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $6,481 |
Payroll taxes | $41,572 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $335 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,533 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,007 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,796 |
Office expenses | $138,572 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $25,335 |
Travel | $6,120 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $54,594 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $225,951 |
Insurance | $42,859 |
All other expenses | $11,852 |
Total functional expenses | $1,368,596 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $557,452 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $36,199 |
Accounts receivable, net | $720 |
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 | $6,094,483 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $145,136 |
Other assets | $225,543 |
Total assets | $7,059,533 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,653 |
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 | $43,300 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,619,360 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $175,462 |
Total liabilities | $1,854,775 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,204,758 |
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 | $7,059,533 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that E Town has recieved totaling $111,273.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Nesi Family Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $22,300 |
The Community Foundation Boulder, CO PURPOSE: General operating support | $22,000 |
Oak Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $15,000 |
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $13,945 |
Paul L Wattis Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
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 |