KOWS Community Radio
AI Summary
KOWS Community Radio is an FCC licensed community radio station based in Occidental, CA, dedicated to broadcasting original, locally produced programming that reflects the diverse voices of West Sonoma County and beyond. With an operating budget of $19.7K and total revenue of $18.5K for the filing year 2024, the organization emphasizes real-world broadcasting education and the timely relay of local emergency information. KOWS does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue, ensuring a broad base of support for its mission.
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Mission Statement
KOWS-lp FM is an FCC licensed Community Radio Station broadcasting from Occidental, CA, and serving West Sonoma County.The programmers at KOWS are dedicated to broadcast original, locally produced programming with music, information, interviews, and other shows, from a local, national and international perspective. We continue to teach real-world broadcasting, and management job skills and we will utilize new technology to enhance our broadcast, web and social media presences. Our goal is to provide exceptional quality programming, that is diverse, and which is inspired by the lives of our local residents.We serve as the voice of a small, local community, and also join our voice with the rich and diverse voices of other small communities throughout the world. We will also ensure that local emergency information, and news, is relayed promptly and accurately, so that the listening audience can be informed on all issues of importance.
Cause Areas
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Radio
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Funder
Total Funding
Funding Share
NEGLEY FLINN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Pittsburgh, PA, US
$644.2K
2%

Occidental Arts and Ecology Center
Occidental, CA, US
$11.7K
100%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KOWS Community Radio’s budget?
In 2024, KOWS Community Radio reported an annual operating budget of around $20 thousand. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does KOWS Community Radio support?
KOWS Community Radio supports work in Radio.
Where does KOWS Community Radio operate?
KOWS Community Radio is headquartered in Occidental, CA.
Who funded KOWS Community Radio recently?
In 2017, KOWS Community Radio received grants from NEGLEY FLINN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION and Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant KOWS Community Radio received in 2017?
The largest grant to KOWS Community Radio in 2017 exceeds $15 thousand.
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