KUOW PUGET SOUND PUBLIC RADIO

EIN: 912079402 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$24,728,700
Total Expenses
$23,492,497
Total Assets
$30,269,544
Net Assets
$17,856,179
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
TINA PAMINTUAN
Phone
2065432710
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

KUOW PUGET SOUND PUBLIC RADIO, founded in 2000, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $24.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $23.5M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

KUOW/PUGET SOUND PUBLIC RADIO IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH OPERATES THREE RADIO STATIONS TO PROVIDE NEWS, INFORMATION, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS TO THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE AND SERVE A MORE INFORMED PUBLIC.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $14,360,287 Revenue: $70,334

KUOW/PUGET SOUND PUBLIC RADIO IS A PRIVATE 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES RADIO STATIONS SERVING THE PUGET SOUND AREA. KOUW PROVIDES NEWS AND INFORMATION AND EXTENSIVE REGIONAL...

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KUOW/PUGET SOUND PUBLIC RADIO IS A PRIVATE 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES RADIO STATIONS SERVING THE PUGET SOUND AREA. KOUW PROVIDES NEWS AND INFORMATION AND EXTENSIVE REGIONAL COVERAGE OF CIVIC CONCERN. PROGRAMMING IS HEARD ON KUOW 94.9 FM SEATTLE, KUOW 1340 AM TUMWATER, AND KQOW 90.3 FM BELLINGHAM.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $24,564,812
Program Service Revenue $119,010
Investment Income $44,878
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $24,728,700

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $14,900,217
Fundraising Expenses $5,499,936
Program Expenses $14,360,287
Other Expenses $8,247,390
TOTAL EXPENSES $23,492,497

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $24,728,700 $20,875,748 +0.2%
Expenses $23,492,497 $25,297,452 -0.1%
Net Income $1,236,203 $-4,421,704 -1.3%
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
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
29

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
9
$399,482
Total Directors
28
$0
Key Employees
3
$961,473
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CARYN G MATHES PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER, BOARD MEMBER 40.00
Officer
$348,380 $51,102 $399,482
ANNETTE PROMES CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$289,586 $43,224 $332,810
MARSHALL EISEN CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$288,165 $38,866 $327,031
KERRY SWANSON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$262,114 $39,518 $301,632
JESSICA DIAL DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Highest
$162,780 $30,955 $193,735
COURTNEY MILLER DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SUPPORT 40.00
Highest
$149,852 $31,775 $181,627
STEVE ALEXANDER DIRECTOR OF DONOR ENGAGEMENT 40.00
Highest
$149,594 $32,328 $181,922
JEMMA HOVANCE DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL PRODUCT, AUDIENCE, AND REVENUE 40.00
Highest
$147,760 $30,466 $178,226
DANE JOHNSON DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$143,026 $31,677 $174,703
ANDY MCGOVERN CHAIR OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAINA WAGNER BOARD VICE CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK ASHIDA TREASURER(THROUGH 11/24) 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH NORRIS HALL TREASURER, CHAIR OF FINANCE COMMITTEE 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
IAN WARNER SECRETARY 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAIRE O'DONNELL CHAIR OF REACH & RESOURCE COMMITTEE 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON NYREE WILLIAMS CHAIR OF DEI COMMITTEE 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HEIDI DE LAUBENFELS CHAIR OF GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY HODGINS UW LICENSEE DIRECTOR(AS OF 06/25) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MYLENE BARIZO DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
WALLACE BRYANT DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA CANATE DIRECTOR(THROUGH 01/25) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID CHAN DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCREZIA CUEN PAXSON DIRECTOR(THROUGH 07/24) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GABRIELLE NOMURA GAINOR DIRECTOR(THROUGH 02/25) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
IRWIN GOVERMAN DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
WASSEF HAROUN DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN KALISH DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LANDAU DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID IYALL DIRECTOR(THROUGH 11/24) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE MERRIWEATHER DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSHNI NAIDU DIRECTOR(THROUGH 11/24) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE ROBINSON DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLIN PETERSON DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN SCHOFIELD DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA RUDERMAN DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON KIOKO DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM SIMON DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$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
2025 $24,728,700 $23,492,497 $30,269,544 $1,236,203
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $21,581,474 $23,976,179 $33,122,507 $-2,394,705
2022 $22,313,737 $19,526,569 $22,051,725 $2,787,168
2021 $18,781,434 $18,047,222 $22,555,283 $734,212
2020 $19,303,443 $18,218,104 $17,962,877 $1,085,339
2019 $18,339,064 $17,946,642 $17,146,536 $392,422
2018 $17,039,956 $16,304,085 $16,747,315 $735,871
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