EIN 94-1347046

The Pacifica Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
141
Year formed
1946
Most recent tax filings
2021-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Pacifica Foundation operates as a non-commercial, listener-supported, education and community public radio organization. It owns and operates five non-commercial radio stations, distributes copies of programs to other non-commercial stations, schools, colleges, universities and individuals. Additionally, it provides access to archived materials.
Total revenues
$11,332,839
2021
Total expenses
$11,538,444
2021
Total assets
$3,771,697
2021
Num. employees
141
2021

Program areas at The Pacifica Foundation

The Pacifica Foundation owns and operates five non-commercial radio stations, and provides copies of radio programs to other non-commercial radio stations, schools, colleges, universities, and other individuals. The Foundation provides archived materials from historical events, previous Pacifica Foundation radio programs, and events to other commercial and non-commercial media companies, schools, colleges, universities, and individuals.

Who funds The Pacifica Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$74,318
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$49,364
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$32,334
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at The Pacifica Foundation

NameTitle
Stephanie WellsExecutive Director

Financials for The Pacifica Foundation

RevenuesFYE 09/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,569,687
Program services$444,384
Investment income and dividends$3,461
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$315,307
Total revenues$11,332,839

Form 990s for The Pacifica Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-092022-08-11990View PDF
2020-092021-08-06990View PDF
2019-092021-08-06990View PDF
2019-092020-09-23990View PDF
2018-092020-09-29990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s

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South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB)Sioux Falls, SD$4,417,622
Wyep 913fm Wesa 905fmPittsburgh, PA$7,067,312
Newark Public RadioNewark, NJ$4,824,020
Hawaii Public RadioHonolulu, HI$8,068,894
American Public Media (APM)Saint Paul, MN$18,731,995
Data update history
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $32,334 from American Online Giving Foundation
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $21,574 from The San Francisco Foundation (TSFF)
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $31,041 from American Online Giving Foundation
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $20,283 from San Francisco Foundation (TSFF)
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsRadio producers / broadcastersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3729 Cahuenga Blvd West
Los Angeles, CA 91604
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
pacifica.org/ 
Phone
(818) 985-2711
Facebook page
thepacificafoundation 
Twitter profile
@radiopacifica 
IRS details
EIN
94-1347046
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1946
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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
011303
FTB Entity ID
0209140
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-04-02
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