Pacific Public Media
- Assets
- $18.5m
- Revenue
- $10.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 68
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 03/2016
- Data as of
- 05/2022
- EIN
- 81-1095651
Organization Overview
Pacific Public Media, operating under the name Knkx, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2016. 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 05/2022, Knkx employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Knkx 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 05/2022, Knkx generated $10.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.2m during the year ending 05/2022. 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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PACIFIC PUBLIC MEDIA (KNKX) DELIVERS EXCELLENCE IN JAZZ, BLUES AND NEWS WITH DEEP STORYTELLING THAT INSPIRES, INFORMS AND CONNECTS OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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KNKX (PACIFIC PUBLIC MEDIA) IS AN AMBASSADOR FOR JAZZ AND BLUES, AND A VITAL SOURCE OF QUALITY, NONCOMMERCIAL NEWS, INCLUDING NPR AND REGIONAL COVERAGE. THE PROGRAMMING STAFF AT KNKX ARE STORYTELLERS WHO REACH DEEPLY INTO THE COMMUNITY TO REFLECT THE VOICES OF OUR PEOPLE, OUR REGION AND BEYOND. KNKX IS FUNDED BY A LOYAL COMMUNITY OF LISTENERS WHO VALUE THE STATION'S INDEPENDENCE. KNKX OPERATES A NETWORK OF ELEVEN RADIO SIGNALS THAT COVER WESTERN WASHINGTON. KNKX ALSO DELIVERS A FULL-TIME JAZZ STREAMING SERVICE, JAZZ24, TO LISTENERS WORLDWIDE.
BROADCASTING AND ENGINEERING
PROGRAM INFORMATION AND PROMOTIONS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joey Cohn General Manager | Officer | 40 | $212,853 |
Jennifer Wisbey Sales Manager | 40 | $152,952 | |
Mary Dunaway Executive Director Development | 40 | $114,947 | |
Steve Albertson Director Of Administration | 40 | $105,188 | |
Claire Grace Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Veterane Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $676,560 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,376,058 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $113,063 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,052,618 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $50,330 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,102,948 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $257,210 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,595 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,855,068 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $438,433 |
| Other employee benefits | $518,916 |
| Payroll taxes | $289,005 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $58,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,007,738 |
| Advertising and promotion | $62,665 |
| Office expenses | $245,036 |
| Information technology | $261,930 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $685,528 |
| Travel | $56,942 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,916 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $259,516 |
| Insurance | $33,123 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,246,629 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,871,807 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,958,778 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $907,431 |
| 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 | $390,139 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,428,924 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $7,935,000 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $18,492,079 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $204,648 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $651,241 |
| 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 | $129,960 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $985,849 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,930,080 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,576,150 |
| 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 | $18,492,079 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Pacific Public Media has recieved totaling $500,855.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $219,790 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $160,245 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT; JAZZ24; TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR KPLU; TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $97,650 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
The John And Nancy Sabol Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
Amg Charitable Gift Foundation Greenwood Village, CO PURPOSE: ARTS | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Kuow-Puget Sound Public Radio Seattle, WA | $17,962,877 | $19,303,443 |
Pacific Public Media Seattle, WA | $18,492,079 | $10,102,948 |
Classical 98 1 Seattle, WA | $7,691,634 | $5,192,189 |
Coastalaska Inc Juneau, AK | $5,533,543 | $4,242,861 |
Northwest Communities Education Center Granger, WA | $3,287,239 | $4,075,300 |
Spokane Public Radio Spokane, WA | $4,831,170 | $1,756,362 |
Silakkuagvik Communication Inc Barrow, AK | $1,093,900 | $663,435 |
Voice Of Christ Media Ministries Inc Beaverton, OR | $497,571 | $636,829 |
Live Wire Radio Inc Portland, OR | $264,436 | $580,290 |
Jack Straw Foundation Seattle, WA | $1,544,624 | $532,492 |
Cascade Educational Broadcast Service Portland, OR | $116,899 | $504,183 |
Terminal Radio Inc Valdez, AK | $203,006 | $241,157 |