KQED

Mission

KQED is for everyone who wants to be more. Our television, radio, digital media and educational services change lives for the better and help individuals and communities achieve their full potential.<br><br>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories. We help students and teachers thrive in 21st century classrooms, and take people of all ages on journeys of exploration-exposing them to new people, places and ideas.<br><br>We celebrate diversity, embrace innovation, value lifelong learning and partner with those who share our passion for public service.

Vision

To redefine public media for the Bay Area, making it more participatory, inclusive and community powered.

Goals

1.Above the Noise has been sunset after seven years, and the team is focused on piloting a new series co-created by youth, and developing the future of youth media.
2.Expand our local journalism service across distribution platforms, including radio, KQED.org, the KQED app, podcasts, video and social to meet audiences where they are.
3.KQED is focused on digital access to our existing programs, as well as developing new digital content, in order to broaden how people can access news and community information across our region.

San Francisco CA | EIN: 94-1241309

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501(c)(3) organization

2601 Mariposa St.,
San Francisco CA 94110

https://www.kqed.org

415-553-2150

KQED

Mission

Vision

To redefine public media for the Bay Area, making it more participatory, inclusive and community powered.

Goals

1.Above the Noise has been sunset after seven years, and the team is focused on piloting a new series co-created by youth, and developing the future of youth media.
2.Expand our local journalism service across distribution platforms, including radio, KQED.org, the KQED app, podcasts, video and social to meet audiences where they are.
3.KQED is focused on digital access to our existing programs, as well as developing new digital content, in order to broaden how people can access news and community information across our region.

San Francisco CA | EIN: 94-1241309

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

2601 Mariposa St.,
San Francisco CA 94110

https://www.kqed.org

415-553-2150

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Additional Information

Program Expense Ratio:66.38% of total expenses

SCORE82%

Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 70.00% receives full credit.

ExpensesFY2022

Administrative: 12.9%
Fundraising: 19.9%
Program: 67.2%

ExpensesFY2023

Administrative: 14.2%
Fundraising: 21.0%
Program: 64.9%

ExpensesFY2024

Administrative: 14.5%
Fundraising: 18.4%
Program: 67.1%

Administrative
Fundraising
Program

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990

Liabilities to Assets Ratio:7.32% of total assets

SCORE100%

Working Capital:3.11 years of reserves

SCORE100%

Fundraising Efficiency:$0.23 to raise a dollar

SCORE89%

Evaluation area metrics
Score	Metric
82%	Program Expense Ratio:66.38% of total expenses Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 70.00% receives full credit. ExpensesFY2022 Administrative: 12.9% Fundraising: 19.9% Program: 67.2% ExpensesFY2023 Administrative: 14.2% Fundraising: 21.0% Program: 64.9% ExpensesFY2024 Administrative: 14.5% Fundraising: 18.4% Program: 67.1% Administrative Fundraising Program Source: Public data from IRS Form 990
100%	Liabilities to Assets Ratio:7.32% of total assets
100%	Working Capital:3.11 years of reserves
89%	Fundraising Efficiency:$0.23 to raise a dollar

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