EIN 84-3580297

Kalw Public Media

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Kalw Public Media educates the public through the operation of noncommercial public radio stations or other media distributing news, music, and information. Its mission is to serve the public with independent, innovative, and trusted local and global news, music, and culture programming. The goal is to inform listeners, connect the diverse communities of the SF Bay Area, and help train the next generation of public media professionals.
Total revenues
$5,526,506
2023
Total expenses
$3,928,736
2023
Total assets
$3,042,642
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

Program areas at Kalw Public Media

Mission: Kalw serves the Public with independent, innovative, and trusted local and global news, music, and culture programming. The goal is to inform listeners, connect the diverse communities of the sf bay area, and help train the next generation of Public Media makers.kalw has an incredible, 80-year history and a promising future built on decades of contributions from dedicated volunteers, listeners, leaders, donors, programmers, and producers. We began broadcasting on september 1, 1941 a full thirty years before the creation of npr. Our broadcast license was obtained and continues to be held by the san francisco unified school district. Kalw created the first fm broadcast training program in the country and it trained women in radio broadcasting during world war ii. Kalw continues this tradition with the audio academy, a 10-month, tuition-free journalism training program, as well as its summer podcast academy for teens and its uncuffed radio training program inside san quentin and solano state prisons. Kalw has a track record of programming innovation: it was the first station in the bay area to air fresh air, this american life, snap judgement and the daily. It was also the first station to air the bbc in the bay area and the bbc's station of record in san francisco for decades. Kalw is also the birthplace of 99 percent invisible and radio ambulante, and snap judgement's glynn Washington recorded his show's demos at Kalw's studios. The origins of ear hustle can also be traced to Kalw's volunteer program at san quentin state prison.the station has been at the forefront of high-quality, socially minded radio from its inception. It remains deeply rooted in the bay area and its culture. The expansion into kalw@25thstreet in oakland for the new dj lineup is a testament to its dedication to all nine bay area counties where it broadcasts. Kalw believes in creating and broadcasting stories that are social-justice minded and solutions-oriented.with its diverse leadership and staff, and the voices of the communities we serve, Kalw Public Media is on a mission to inspire audiences and tell the human story in all its breadth and richness. Justice, equity, and community creation are at the heart of everything Kalw does.the station is shaping Public Media's future by building upon its legacy for innovation and what's next, as well as by training, nurturing and amplifying local voices and makers. The station will continue to seek out and showcase the best from around the globe, and serve as an essential and trusted source for news, music, culture, podcasting and digital Media.

Who funds Kalw Public Media

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
William and Flora Hewlett FoundationFor Arts Programming$65,000
California HumanitiesCore Programs$55,000
Unlikely Collaborators FoundationSupport the "uncuffed Program" Which Is A Prison Radio Training Program and Podcast Where People in California Prisons Learn To Tell Their Stories.$50,000
...and 20 more grants received totalling $366,739

Personnel at Kalw Public Media

NameTitleCompensation
Alicia John-BaptistePresident and CEO, Spur
Eric JansenFounder, Lead Producer and Primary Host, Out in the Bay
Ben TrefnyExecutive Producer$142,503
James KassExecutive Director
Jon CarrollDirector of Advancement$110,083
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Kalw Public Media

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,435,186
Program services$83,122
Investment income and dividends$1,539
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$659
Net rental income$6,000
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,526,506

Form 990s for Kalw Public Media

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF

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Data update history
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,000 from The San Francisco Foundation (TSFF)
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $65,000 from William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsRadio producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
500 Mansell St
San Francisco, CA 94134
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Francisco County, CA
Website URL
kalw.org/ 
Phone
(415) 841-4121
IRS details
EIN
84-3580297
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A34: Radio
NAICS code, primary
51511: Radio Broadcasting
Parent/child status
Independent
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