Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations Inc.
Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
AN ASSOCIATION OF 18 INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS IN MINNESOTA.
About
AMPERS IS THE LARGEST ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND THE LARGEST OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES. AMPERS CONSISTS OF 18 INDEPENDENTLY LICENSED AND MANAGED, LOCALLY RESPONSIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED RADIO STATIONS THAT SERVE DIVERSE, PRIMARILY RURAL, MINORITY, AND STUDENT COMMUNITIES NOT TYPICALLY REACHED THROUGH TRADITIONAL MEDIA IN MINNESOTA. THE MAJORITY OF REVENUE AMPERS SECURES FOR ITS MEMBER STATIONS GO DIRECTLY TO THE STATIONS. THE FUNDS DO NOT FLOW THROUGH NOR DO THEY APPEAR IN THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIALS.IN ADDITION TO SECURING REVENUE FOR ITS MEMBER STATIONS AMPERS PRODUCES PROGRAMMING. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH THE MINNESOTA HUMANITIES CENTER TO CREATE AND DISTRIBUTE "VERTERANS' VOICES," A RADIO SERIES THAT ALLOWS VETERANS TO SHARE THEIR PERSONAL MEMORIES AND STORIES ABOUT SERVING IN THE MILITARY. AMPERS ALSO PRODUCES AND DISTRIBUTES PROGRAMS LIKE "MN90: MINNESOTA HISTORY IN 90 SECONDS" A FUN AND ENTERTAINING YET EDUCATIONAL LOOK AT MINNESOTA HISTORY. "MINNESOTA NATIVE NEWS" IS AN AWARD WINNING WEEKLY FIVE-MINUTE NEWSCAST WITH CONTENT RELEVANT TO NATIVE AS WELL AS NON-NATIVE RESIDENTS OF MINNESOTA. AMPERS HELPS ITS MEMBER STATIONS TO PROVIDE EVEN MORE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY MAINTAINING AN INFRASTRUCTURE THAT ALLOWS THE STATIONS TO EASILY SHARE THEIR ARTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE PROGRAMMING. AMPERS ALSO SERVES AS THE CURATOR FOR ALL ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMMING ARCHIVING THEM AND MAKING THEM ALL AVAILABLE ONLINE THROUGH ITS WEBSITE AS WELL AS SOCIAL MEDIA. IN 2019 AMPERS PARTNERED WITH THE MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE FOUNDATION TO PRODUCE "TAKE CONTROL OF HEART HEALTH," STORIES ABOUT RECOGNIZING, TREATING, AND MANAGING HEART PROBLEMS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PARTNERED WITH MEMBER STATION KMOJ-FM TO PRODUCE "SEX TRAFFICKING: THE NEW SLAVERY," A DOCUMENTARY EXPLORING THE IMPACT HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS HAVING ON OUR COMMUNITY. THE MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS AWARDED THE PROGRAM WITH FIRST PLACE IN THE SPECIAL PROJECTS IN-DEPTH SERIES CATEGORY.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “Ampers (association of minnesota public educational radio stations), founded in 1972, exists to strengthen the network of member stations through mutual support and fundraising, producing and sharing programming, and encouraging growth and advocacy at the state and national levels.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “An association of 18 independent community radio stations in minnesota.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is MN as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 1881 MUNSTER AVENUE, ST PAUL, MN, 55116.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has 5 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$19,565.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1972.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $243,670 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $53,510 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
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