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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2024 Expires: February 2026

Discover Classical 88.1 & 89.9FM

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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126 N. Main St., Ste. 110
Dayton, OH, 45402

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Discover Classical 88.1 & 89.9FM meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
According to Dayton Public Radio, its mission is "to provide classical music and fine arts programming that is entertaining, educational, informative and emotionally stimulating."

Year, State Incorporated:
1981, OH

Also Known As:
WDPR/Dayton Public Radio Dayton Public Radio, Inc.

Dayton Public Radio provides classical music and fine arts programming that is entertaining, educational, informative, and emotionally stimulating.

For the year ended June 30, 2023, Discover Classical 88.1 & 89.9FM's program expenses were:

Programs $841,912
Total Program Expenses $841,912

Chief Executive
Shaun Yu, President/CEO

Compensation*
$115,412

Chair of the Board
Kevin Putt, Managing Director

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Pickwick Capital Partners

Board Size
20

Paid Staff Size
9

* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Door-to-door solicitation, Special events, Foundation grants, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 15.84%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Discover Classical 88.1 & 89.9FM's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Grants $57,923
Special Events $76,500
Return on Investments $102,305
Grant from Corp for Public Broadcasting $112,421
Underwriting Sponsorships $115,318
Contributed Nonfinancial Assets $176,312
Bequests $372,332
Contributions $678,033
Total Income $1,691,144

Programs: 68% Fundraising: 20% Administrative: 11%

Total Income $1,691,144
Total expenses: $1,229,614
  Program expenses $841,912
  Fundraising expenses $251,738
  Administrative expenses $135,964
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $461,530
Beginning Net Assets $1,897,834
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $2,359,364
Total Liabilities $406,638
Total Assets $2,766,002

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