EIN 81-1095651

KNKX

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
73
City
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
KNKX delivers excellence in jazz, blues, and news through deep storytelling that inspires, informs, and connects the community. It serves as an ambassador for jazz and blues and a vital source of quality, noncommercial news that includes NPR and regional coverage. The programming staff at KNKX are storytellers who reflect the voice of the community. In addition to its programs, KNKX provides program information and promotions.
Also known as...
Pacific Public Media
Total revenues
$10,757,716
2023
Total expenses
$10,054,007
2023
Total assets
$24,595,538
2023
Num. employees
73
2023

Program areas at KNKX

KNKX (Pacific Public Media) is an ambassador for jazz and blues, and a vital source of quality, noncommercial news, including npr and regional coverage. The programming staff at KNKX are storytellers who reach deeply into the community to reflect the voices of our people, our region and beyond. KNKX is funded by a loyal community of listeners who value the station's independence. KNKX operates a network of eleven radio signals that cover western Washington. KNKX also delivers a full-time jazz streaming service to listeners worldwide.
Public informatiion and promotions
Broadcasting and engineering

Who funds KNKX

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Raynier Institute and FoundationTo Support KNKX'S New Seattle Home and for the Naming Rights of the Jazz Lounge (Lapis Lounge).$650,000
Corporation for Public BroadcastingRCSG$495,534
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$219,790
...and 71 more grants received totalling $2,493,740

Personnel at KNKX

NameTitleCompensation
Joey CohnBoard Member$212,853
Steve AlbertsonDirector of Administration$105,188
Mary DunawayExecutive Director Development / Director of Development$114,947
Matthew MartinezDirector of Content$112,519
Jennifer WisbeySales Manager$152,952
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for KNKX

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,689,758
Program services$67,958
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$10,757,716

Form 990s for KNKX

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-052022-11-21990View PDF
2021-052021-10-20990View PDF
2020-052021-04-21990View PDF
2019-052020-09-16990View PDF
2018-052019-02-21990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s

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WamcAlbany, NY$7,363,637
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Kalw Public MediaSan Francisco, CA$3,087,947
Southern California Public RadioPasadena, CA$42,050,109
Data update history
April 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 20 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $495,534 from Corporation for Public Broadcasting
July 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 18 new grant, including a grant for $650,000 from Raynier Institute and Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsRadio producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
930 Broadway
Tacoma, WA 98402
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Website URL
knkx.org/ 
Phone
(253) 535-7758
IRS details
EIN
81-1095651
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A34: Radio
NAICS code, primary
51511: Radio Broadcasting
Parent/child status
Independent
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