KCRW Foundation
KCRW Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The KCRW Foundation provides financial support and other resources to ensure that KCRW can maintain and expand its mission consistent with economic, social and technological developments. The KCRW Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of committed business and community leaders who place KCRW at the top of their philanthropic agenda and help the station fulfill its mission. As a community driven by the spirit of Los Angeles, KCRW aspires to connect the interesting to the interested, growing a hyper-engaged LA-based collective through one-of-a-kind experiences. Always excellent, essential, and accessible, we’re the exclusive club that everyone is invited to. We are the curator of the LA experience — your guide to understanding the diverse communities and cultures of the region, spotlighting unique perspectives through original programming and hand-picked content. Always free, never behind a paywall.
About
The KCRW Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3), exists to support KCRW’s operation. KCRW is an award-winning public radio station and flagship NPR affiliate based in Santa Monica, CA. A service of Santa Monica College, KCRW has served Southern California and beyond for more than 40 years through innovative news, music, arts and culture programming, and in-person events. Inspired by the spirit of Los Angeles, KCRW connects our diverse communities of listeners through trusted and representative programming. Our work is driven by our steadfast commitment to ethics and integrity, and our content features varied perspectives to create a nuanced understanding of the world around us. We address our listeners’ passions and curiosities with original content distributed through cutting-edge platforms, all while celebrating the relationship-building power of terrestrial radio.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “Kcrw is driven by the spirit of los angeles and delivers in innovative ways -- on the radio, digitally and in person -- to diverse, curious communities around the corner and around the world.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “Deliver in innovative ways on the radio, digitally & in person to diverse, curious communities.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is CA.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 1900 PICO BOULEVARD, SANTA MONICA, CA, 90405.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 161.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,342,863.
- The organization has 29 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1981.
- The organization pays $10,773,483 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $4,337,130 in fundraising expenses.