Program areas at KSER Foundation
The KSER Foundation delivers noncommercial radio programming to listeners in Snohomish and Island counties, as well as the surrounding areas via two radio stations 89.9 KXIR FM and 90.7 KSER FM. A paid staff of two and over 100 volunteers operated both stations and provide local news and information, national and world news, arts, and cultural programming 24 hours a day and 365 days per year. KSER and KXIR are committed to providing diverse points of views, encouraging civic engagement, promoting and exchange of information, and showcasing loal voices, community leaders and artists. The same programming is heard on both stations. KSER is the only independent public radio station in Snohomish County. We work diligently to be good stewards of our donors support and promote the value of community service.
Who funds KSER Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at KSER Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Tom Clendening | General Manager | $0 | 2025-03-21 |
| Kevin Thompson | Development Director | | 2025-03-21 |
| Steve Ward | Program Director | | 2025-03-21 |
| Tracy Myers | Music Director | | 2025-03-21 |
Financials for KSER Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $300,958 | $280,142 | 7.4% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $292 | $85 | 243.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $29,115 | $12,517 | 132.6% |
| Total revenues | $330,365 | $292,744 | 12.9% |
Organizations like KSER Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Chicago Independent Radio Project | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $256,791 |
| Public Radio for the Front Range | 501(c)(3) | Fort Collins, CO | $647,821 |
| Aspen Public Radio | 501(c)(3) | Aspen, CO | $1,221,917 |
| KCBX | 501(c)(3) | San Luis Obispo, CA | $1,595,060 |
| Northern Community Radio | 501(c)(3) | Grand Rapids, MN | $1,584,893 |
| Radio Catskill WJFF | 501(c)(3) | Liberty, NY | $659,870 |
| Northeast Indiana Public Radio (NIPR) | 501(c)(3) | Fort Wayne, IN | $1,207,318 |
| Lower Cape Communications | 501(c)(3) | Provincetown, MA | $693,598 |
| KAFM Radio | 501(c)(3) | Grand Junction, CO | $369,592 |
| Cook County Community Radio | 501(c)(3) | Grand Marais, MN | $1,000,059 |
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $11,900 from ArtsFund August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsRadio producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 2623 Wetmore Ave
- Everett, WA 98201
- Metro area
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- County
- Snohomish County, WA
- Website URL
- kser.org/content/kser-foundation-documentationÂ
- Phone
- (425) 303-9070
IRS details
- EIN
- 91-1642834
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1994
- 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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