Louisville Public Media
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Louisville Public Media meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Louisville Public Media provides independent and courageous news, music, and experiences that serve the needs and aspirations of its diverse community.
Year, State Incorporated:
1993, KY
Louisville Public Media is an independent, community-supported nonprofit serving the community on the web, on the radio, through podcasts, and community events. It is home to three public radio stations — a classical station, indie rock station, and NPR affiliate news station — and an investigative reporting center. Local journalism, podcasts, events, and educational experiences are key activities beyond the radio. 89.3 WFPL News Louisville provides the essential news and resources you need to understand and make decisions about your community and the world. Louisville Public Media is an independent, nonpartisan news outlet that reports without fear or favor. It does fact-based reporting that is free from political and corporate influence. It produces and distributes daily journalism online and through broadcast and digital audio. It is the NPR affiliate serving Greater Louisville, Kentucky, and Southern Indiana. 90.5 WUOL is Louisville’s only classical station and operates music education and instrument donation programs for underserved students. 91.9 WFPK showcases an array of musical genres, hosts the annual Waterfront Wednesday concert series, and serves the community through monthly Mental Health Days. Across broadcast, streaming services, the web, email newsletters, and podcasts, Louisville Public Media reaches approximately 1 million people annually.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Louisville Public Media's program expenses were:
| Station programming and operations | $6,767,358 |
| Total Program Expenses | $6,767,358 |
Chief Executive
Kenya Young, President and CEO
Chair of the Board
Ms. Abby Shue
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President, Benefactor Group
Board Size
22
Paid Staff Size
54
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Cars
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 Louisville Public Media's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $4,501,190 |
| Underwriting revenues | $2,204,298 |
| Other income | $335,249 |
| Investment return, net | $183,778 |
| Total Income | $7,224,515 |
Programs: 78% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 12%
| Total Income | $7,224,515 |
| Total expenses: | $8,682,872 |
| Program expenses | $6,767,358 |
| Fundraising expenses | $839,105 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,076,409 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-1,458,357 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $6,336,906 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $4,878,549 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,071,729 |
| Total Assets | $5,950,278 |
Total assets as reported above include $3,039,755 in property and equipment, net.
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