EIN 81-1095651

KNKX

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
68
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2022-05-01
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
$10,102,948
2022
Total expenses
$8,246,629
2022
Total assets
$18,492,079
2022
Num. employees
68
2022

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, jazz24, to listeners worldwide.
Program information 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$494,815
Corporation for Public BroadcastingRFSG$299,325
...and 42 more grants received totalling $2,322,142

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 05/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,052,618
Program services$50,330
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$10,102,948

Form 990s for KNKX

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-052021-10-20990View PDF
2020-052021-04-21990View PDF
2019-052020-09-16990View PDF
2018-052019-02-21990View PDF
2017-052017-11-01990View PDF
...and 1 more Form 990

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Newark Public RadioNewark, NJ$5,558,972
Radio MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI$3,647,425
Iowa Public RadioWest Des Moines, IA$12,279,864
CoastAlaskaJuneau, AK$5,663,116
Nevada Public Radio (KNPR)Las Vegas, NV$6,165,032
Youth RadioOakland, CA$9,277,492
Data update history
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from The Jon and Mary Shirley Foundation
January 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 3, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 2, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
July 26, 2022
Received grants
Identified 21 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Seattle 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
2601 4th Ave Suite 150
Seattle, WA 98121
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
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