Big River Broadcasting Corporation is located in Galena, AK. The organization was established in 1983. 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 06/2022, Big River Broadcasting Corporation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big River Broadcasting Corporation 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 06/2021, Big River Broadcasting Corporation generated $661.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $359.2k during the year ending 06/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BIND THE WESTERN KOYUKON REGION TOGETHER THROUGH INFORMATIVE, ENTERTAINING, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, UNIQUELY TAILORED TO THE REGION'S PRESENT AND FUTURE NEEDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAMMING AND PRODUCTION: PROVIDES RADIO PROGRAMMING AND PRODUCTION SERVICES TO RURAL COMMUNITIES.
BROADCASTING AND TECHNICAL: PROVIDES BROADCASTING SERVICES TO RURAL COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Russ Sweetsir Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $9,020 |
Paul Apfelbeck President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Shanda Huntington Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ayla Kalke Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Austin Roof General Mana | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Susie Sam Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $562,440 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $562,440 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,032 |
Investment income | $295 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,180 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $76,270 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $17,739 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $661,583 |
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. | $3,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,250 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,250 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $43,312 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,706 |
Payroll taxes | $3,787 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,541 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,153 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $77,447 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,113 |
Office expenses | $57,278 |
Information technology | $28,852 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,536 |
Travel | $833 |
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 | $14,849 |
Insurance | $7,526 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $359,230 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $400 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $513,796 |
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 | $134,032 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $648,228 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,215 |
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 | $849 |
Total liabilities | $12,064 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $636,164 |
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 | $648,228 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Big River Broadcasting Corporation has recieved totaling $455.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $455 |
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Alaska Public Media Inc Anchorage, AK | $7,919,785 | $7,423,593 |
Koahnic Broadcast Corporation Anchorage, AK | $7,143,446 | $4,937,207 |
Bethel Broadcasting Inc Bethel, AK | $5,009,666 | $2,966,906 |
The Alliance For Media Arts - Culture Inc Spokane, WA | $547,463 | $447,626 |
Kachemak Bay Broadcasting Inc Homer, AK | $1,283,768 | $716,685 |
Kotzebue Broadcasting Inc Kotzebue, AK | $1,161,353 | $748,077 |
Kodiak Public Broadcasting Corporation Kodiak, AK | $1,375,857 | $906,078 |
Lynn Canal Broadcasting Haines, AK | $595,056 | $677,967 |
Investigatewest Seattle, WA | $222,320 | $393,030 |
Overseas Radio & Television Inc Kirkland, WA | $1,035,797 | $753,220 |
Pickle Hill Public Broadcasting Inc Kenai, AK | $593,877 | $550,282 |
Big River Broadcasting Corporation Galena, AK | $648,228 | $661,583 |