EIN 81-1095651

KNKX

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
67
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2024-05-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
KNKX delivers jazz, blues, and NPR news while reflecting community voices through storytelling across a network of 12 radio signals in Washington.
Also known as...
Pacific Public Media
Total revenues
$10,096,822
2024
Total expenses
$10,150,317
2024
Total assets
$22,811,481
2024
Num. employees
67
2024

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
Public informatiion and promotions

Who funds KNKX

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Norcliffe FoundationKNKX Next: New Seattle Home & Updated Technology$500,000
Corporation for Public BroadcastingRCSG$447,078
National Philanthropic TrustCulture & Arts$306,200
...and 60 more grants received totalling $2,662,925

Financials for KNKX

RevenuesFYE 05/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,076,103
Program services$20,719
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$10,096,822

Organizations like KNKX

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Stu-CommCharlottesville, VA$2,768,033
Nashville Public RadioNashville, TN$8,036,857
Community Communications / WmfeOrlando, FL$4,751,080
KCRW FoundationSanta Monica, CA$22,332,572
Baltimore Public Media CorporationBaltimore, MD$9,308,408
WWOZ 90.7 FM New OrleansNew Orleans, LA$5,954,465
Cincinnati Public RadioCincinnati, OH$10,443,688
Wyep 913fm Wesa 905fmPittsburgh, PA$7,864,502
CoastAlaskaJuneau, AK$4,543,026
WysoYellow Springs, OH$8,616,483
Data update history
May 29, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
May 27, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $175,642 from American Online Giving Foundation
March 12, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
March 9, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsRadio producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1501 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
County
King County, 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
Free account sign-up

Want updates when KNKX has new information, or want to find more organizations like KNKX?

Create free Cause IQ account