Arts, Culture, Humanities : Public Broadcasting and Media
CN Advisory: Moderate ConcernPacifica Foundation Radio
A community radio network of commercial free stations
Board Leadership
Jonathan Alexander
Chair
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Pacifica Radio is a community radio network of commercial free stations that serve their local communities and beyond. Pacifica is KPFA in Berkeley, CA; KPFK in Los Angeles, CA; KPFT in Houston, TX; WBAI in New York, NY; WPFW in Washington DC; and over 100 affiliate stations. Founded in 1949 as a visionary alternative to commercially-driven media, we pioneered listener-sponsored, community radio and have been a beacon for noncommercial, free media. Pacifica's mission is to promote peace and justice through communication between all races, nationalities, and cultures. We strive to contribute to the democratic process through public discourse and promotion of culture.
Pacifica Radio is a community radio network of commercial free stations that serve their local communities and beyond. Pacifica is KPFA in Berkeley, CA; KPFK in Los Angeles, CA; KPFT in Houston, TX; WBAI in New York, NY; WPFW in Washington DC; and over 100 affiliate stations. Founded in 1949 as a visionary alternative to commercially-driven media, we pioneered listener-sponsored, community radio and have been a beacon for noncommercial, free media. Pacifica's mission is to promote peace and justice through communication between all races, nationalities, and cultures. We strive to contribute to the democratic process through public discourse and promotion of culture.
Impact Information
Financial
50.00
Accountability & Transparency
66.00

Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
46.7% | |
Administrative Expenses | 35.8% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 17.3% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.19 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | < 0.01 | |
Program Expenses Growth | -5.3% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 226.1% |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $10,583,239 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $0 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $10,583,239 |
Program Service Revenue | $903,577 |
Total Primary Revenue | $11,486,816 |
Other Revenue | $109,356 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $11,596,172 |
EXPENSES (Adjusted) | |
Program Expenses | $4,987,040 |
Administrative Expenses | $4,770,333 |
Fundraising Expenses | $1,768,086 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $11,525,459 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $70,713 |
Net Assets | $-4,454,925 |
Charts
Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
---|---|---|---|---|
None reported | -- | Bill Crosier | Interim Executive Director | |
Other Salaries of Note | ||||
$95,414 | 0.82% | Sam Agarwal | Chief Financial Officer | |
$66,083 | 0.57% | Jonathan Alexander | Chair, Assistant Engineer | |
$1,923 | 0.01% | Sabrina Jacobs | Director |
Mission
Pacifica Radio is a community radio network of commercial free stations that serve their local communities and beyond. Pacifica is KPFA in Berkeley, CA; KPFK in Los Angeles, CA; KPFT in Houston, TX; WBAI in New York, NY; WPFW in Washington DC; and over 100 affiliate stations. Founded in 1949 as a visionary alternative to commercially-driven media, we pioneered listener-sponsored, community radio and have been a beacon for noncommercial, free media. Pacifica's mission is to promote peace and justice through communication between all races, nationalities, and cultures. We strive to contribute to the democratic process through public discourse and promotion of culture.
Highly Rated
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
Pacifica Foundation Radio (CA) | 57.24 | |
Center for Asian American Media (CA) | 92.53 | |
Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media (MN) | 91.12 | |
Brave New Films (CA) | 86.63 | |
Koahnic Broadcast Corporation (AK) | 87.37 |