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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2024 Expires: October 2025

KRFC 88.9FM (Public Radio for the Front Range)

Accredited Charity
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Meets Standards
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(970) 221-5065
619 S College Ave Ste 2
Fort Collins, CO, 80524-3068
https://www.krfcfm.org
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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

KRFC 88.9FM (Public Radio for the Front Range) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The mission of KRFC 88.9 FM is to make great radio that Entertains, Informs, and Inspires and is volunteer-powered. As a non-profit community radio station, KRFC is devoted to the livelihood of our region and beyond including our entire listenership with programming that showcases the Colorado music scene and thoughtful community information. Run by a small staff and a committed base of 190 volunteers, our goal is to be a resource for regional organizations and musicians - creating a communication conduit into our community.

Year, State Incorporated:
1995, CO

Also Known As:
Public Radio for the Front Range

Celebrating 19 years on-air in Northern Colorado this year, KRFC 88.9 FM provides around-the-clock music and information through the efforts of over 190 volunteers supported by a handful of staff and consultants. Its programming is created and delivered by locals and is a trusted resource for community news and programming. Programs include its NoCo Flow mix, which highlights the incredible musical talent in our state and the Colorado music scene generally. KRFC is also proud to have specialty music shows including Americana, Rock n Roll, Celtic, Classical, Jazz, and more. Also, KRFC is proud to air Community Programming that is positive, uplifting, thought-provoking and informative.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, KRFC 88.9FM (Public Radio for the Front Range)'s program expenses were:

Programs $516,151
Total Program Expenses $516,151

Chief Executive
Jen Parker, Executive Director

Compensation*
$90,000

Chair of the Board
James Yearling, Board President

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Rockfan Entertainment

Board Size
8

Paid Staff Size
8

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

Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Cars

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 26.72%

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 KRFC 88.9FM (Public Radio for the Front Range)'s IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions and Grants $335,316
Program Service Revenue $253,977
Other Revenue $57,129
Investment Income $1,399
Total Income $647,821

Programs: 74% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 13%

Total Income $647,821
Total expenses: $699,938
  Program expenses $516,151
  Fundraising expenses $89,591
  Administrative expenses $94,196
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-52,117
Beginning Net Assets $1,029,168
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $977,051
Total Liabilities $97,068
Total Assets $1,074,119

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