THIN AIR COMMUNITY RADIO

EIN: 205354265 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SPOKANE, WA

Total Revenue
$142,997
Total Expenses
$236,036
Total Assets
$140,188
Net Assets
$137,327
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
MICHAEL MOON BEAR
Phone
5097473012
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THIN AIR COMMUNITY RADIO, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $143K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 68% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $236K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 65% operating deficit.

Mission

KYRS-THIN AIR COMMUNITY RADIO (KYRS) IS A VOLUNTEER-POWERED, NON-COMMERCIAL, LISTENER-SUPPORTED, COMMUNITY RADIO STATION IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON. IT PROVIDES THE REGION WITH UNIQUE PROGRAMMING FOR UN-SERVED AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. HEARD ON 92.3 & 88.1 FM AND STREAMING 24/7 AT WWW.KYRS.ORG, KYRS PROVIDES A MIX OF NEWS, VIEWS, CULTURE AND MUSIC OFTEN OVERLOOKED BY OTHER MEDIA. THIN AIR RADIO'S GOAL IS TO BUILD A STRONG, LISTENER-SUPPORTED COMMUNITY RADIO STATION THAT EMPOWERS PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY ETHNIC MINORITIES, LOW-INCOME, AND OTHER MARGINALIZED GROUPS, TO STRIVE FOR A MORE JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $121,045 Revenue: $48,654

PROVIDED COMMUNITY RADIO FOR SPOKANE COUNTY AND OUTREACHING AREAS MOVING THE STATION TO A CENTRAL LOCATION ADDING RECORDING STUDIO FOR USE IN THE PUBLIC.

Program 2

KYRS ACHIEVED ITS OWN 501(C)3 STATUS IN 2007 AND IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ON NOVEMBER 5TH, 2011, THIN AIR RADIO BECAME A FULL POWER, NON-COMMERCIAL STATION, BROADCASTING WITH 6,800 WATTS...

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KYRS ACHIEVED ITS OWN 501(C)3 STATUS IN 2007 AND IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ON NOVEMBER 5TH, 2011, THIN AIR RADIO BECAME A FULL POWER, NON-COMMERCIAL STATION, BROADCASTING WITH 6,800 WATTS AND REACHING AS FAR NORTH AS KETTLE FALLS, WA. AWARDS 2012, 2013 & 2014 #2 BEST RADIO STATION BY READERS OF THE INLANDER 2014 BEST NON-PROFIT, STCU'S WHO DO YOU LOVE CONTEST 2012 EPA CLEAN AIR EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR INNERTRIBAL BEAT 2010 SPIRIT OF JIM CHASE GROUP AWARD FOR "DRAGONFLIES ON THIN AIR" 2010 CHAMPION OF YOUTH AWARD FROM CHASE YOUTH COMMISSION 2009 SPOKANE ARTS COMMISSION BOLD STROKES AWARD 2008 & 2009 RANKED IN THE TOP THREE RADIO STATIONS IN THE INLANDER READER'S POLL 2009 NW ALLIANCE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDIA AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTING TO EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA LITERACY 2009 SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION 2009 RAINBOW AWARDS: BOB & IREY OF "QUEER SOUNDS" 2008 RAINBOW AWARDS: ALLY AWARD 2007 NW ALLIANCE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDIA NOMINATION FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO MEDIA LITERACY 2005 SPOKANE LOCAL HERO AWARD BY STATE SEN. LISA BROWN FOR OUTSTANDING ACTIVISM & ADVOCACY IN THE FIELD OF COMMUNITY RADIO.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $81,545
Program Service Revenue $16,462
Investment Income $1,736
Other Revenue $43,254
TOTAL REVENUE $142,997

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $150,525
Fundraising Expenses $12,307
Program Expenses $121,045
Other Expenses $85,511
TOTAL EXPENSES $236,036

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $142,997 $442,437 -0.7%
Expenses $236,036 $259,404 -0.1%
Net Income $-93,039 $183,033 -1.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
2
Volunteers
65

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
1
$68,177
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL MOON BEAR President 40.00
Director
$68,177 $0 $68,177
CAROL ELLIS Director 3.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JAMES HUNTER Director 3.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JASON JOHNSON Director 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ED RENOUARD Director 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $142,997 $236,036 $140,188 $-93,039
2023 $442,437 $259,404 $232,622 $183,033
2022 $208,115 $222,818 $268,481 $-14,703
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