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Arts, Culture, Humanities : Public Broadcasting and Media
CN Advisory: Low Concern
Board Leadership
Mayo S. Stuntz, Jr.
Chair
CEO
Depelsha McGruder
Interim CEO
On December 6, 2017, The New York Times investigated the operations of New York Public Radio, in an article titled, "WNYC Suspends Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz." For this reason, we have issued a Low Concern CN Advisory. For more information regarding the investigation, please see The New York Times article.
On December 22, 2017, The New York Times published an article titled, "WNYC Chief Pushed Growth at the Cost of Station’s Culture." For more information, please see The New York Times article.
On April 24, 2018, The New York Times published an article titled, "Harassment at WNYC Was Not ‘Systemic,’ Report Says." For more information, please see The New York Times article.
On December 19, 2018, The New York Times published an article titled, "Embattled Head of New York Public Radio to Step Down." For more information, please see The New York Times article.
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New York Public Radio consists of WNYC 93.9 FM, AM 820, and WQXR 105.9 which are New York's premier public radio stations, broadcasting the finest programs from National Public Radio and Public Radio International, as well as a wide range of award-winning signature local programming. As America's most listened-to public radio stations, reaching over one million listeners each week, WNYC FM and AM extend New York City's cultural riches to the whole country and air the best national offerings from affiliate networks National Public Radio and Public Radio International. WNYC FM 93.9 broadcasts a broad range of daily news, talk, cultural and classical music programming, while WNYC AM 820 maintains a stronger focus on breaking news and international/ global news reporting.
New York Public Radio consists of WNYC 93.9 FM, AM 820, and WQXR 105.9 which are New York's premier public radio stations, broadcasting the finest programs from National Public Radio and Public Radio International, as well as a wide range of award-winning signature local programming. As America's most listened-to public radio stations, reaching over one million listeners each week, WNYC FM and AM extend New York City's cultural riches to the whole country and air the best national offerings from affiliate networks National Public Radio and Public Radio International. WNYC FM 93.9 broadcasts a broad range of daily news, talk, cultural and classical music programming, while WNYC AM 820 maintains a stronger focus on breaking news and international/ global news reporting.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
72.6% | |
Administrative Expenses | 7.2% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 20.1% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.26 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.11 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 11.8% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 23.2% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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New York Public Radio (NY) | 92.09 | |
KCRW Foundation (CA) | 92.84 | |
East Tennessee PBS (TN) | 87.87 | |
Friends of Public Radio Arizona (AZ) | 94.07 | |
Friends of KSPS (WA) | 91.88 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $65,697,097 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $1,539,320 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $1,562,999 |
Total Contributions | $68,799,416 |
Program Service Revenue | $23,447,158 |
Total Primary Revenue | $92,246,574 |
Other Revenue | $2,171,580 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $94,418,154 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $70,112,068 |
Administrative Expenses | $7,553,127 |
Fundraising Expenses | $17,001,034 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $94,666,229 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $-248,075 |
Net Assets | $99,005,639 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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New York Public Radio | $58,885,771 | 84.0% |
Technical Operations | $6,224,235 | 8.9% |
Marketing Support Services | $5,002,062 | 7.1% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||||||||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
2018-06 | 08/01/2019 | 92.09 | |||||||||||||||||
2017-06 | 11/01/2018 | 91.90 | |||||||||||||||||
2016-06 | 03/01/2018 | 91.96 | -- | 01/30/2018 | -- | Low Concern Advisory | |||||||||||||
On December 6, 2017, The New York Times investigated the operations of New York Public Radio, in an article titled, "WNYC Suspends Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz." For this reason, we have issued a Low Concern CN Advisory. For more information regarding the investigation, please see The New York Times article. |
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2015-06 | 12/01/2016 | 93.02 | |||||||||||||||||
2014-06 | 06/01/2016 | 93.71 | |||||||||||||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
2014-06 | 11/01/2015 | 94.87 | |||||||||||||||||
2013-06 | 02/01/2015 | 91.27 | |||||||||||||||||
2012-06 | 10/01/2013 | 89.86 | |||||||||||||||||
2011-06 | 08/01/2012 | 93.85 | |||||||||||||||||
2010-06 | 09/20/2011 | 94.33 | |||||||||||||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
2009-06 | 10/01/2010 | 97.41 | |||||||||||||||||
2008-06 | 12/01/2009 | 94.59 | |||||||||||||||||
2007-06 | 03/01/2009 | 84.92 | |||||||||||||||||
2006-06 | 05/01/2007 | 82.19 | |||||||||||||||||
2005-06 | 09/01/2006 | 79.33 | |||||||||||||||||
2004-06 | 07/01/2005 | 82.90 | |||||||||||||||||
2003-06 | 01/05/2005 | 87.04 | |||||||||||||||||
2002-06 | 12/01/2003 | 83.48 | |||||||||||||||||
2001-06 | 10/15/2002 | 78.50 | |||||||||||||||||
2000-06 | 04/15/2002 | 78.34 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 13-3015230 |
Name in IRS Master File | NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO |
NTEE Code | A34 |
NTEE Classification | Radio |
NTEE Type | Arts, Culture and Humanities |
Classification | Charitable Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (121) Radio or television broadcasting |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | December, 1979 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | June |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$945,660 | 0.99% | Laura R. Walker | President, CEO |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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New York Public Radio (NY) | 92.09 | |
All Classical Portland (OR) | 94.82 | |
WTCI (TN) | 86.83 | |
KCRW Foundation (CA) | 92.84 | |
KNPB (NV) | 87.26 |
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New York Public Radio
160 Varick Street
8th Floor
New York,
NY 10013
tel: (646) 829-4000
EIN: 13-3015230
Mayo S. Stuntz, Jr.
Chair
Depelsha McGruder
Interim CEO
Charity Navigator
139 Harristown Rd Suite 101
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923
Charity Navigator
139 Harristown Rd Suite 101
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923