named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
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Weekly radio show exploring issues from a women's perspective, covering topics such as gender-based violence, reproductive rights, politics, and culture, hosted by Jesse King
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community and Public Broadcasting Services 3 activities
- Operates multi-platform audio streaming servicesOperates a live radio broadcast stream and a secondary HD2 stream, and provides a mobile application for streaming content on iOS and Android devices.
- Operates weekday and weekend broadcast programming scheduleOperates a weekday morning radio program from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., broadcasts All Things Considered on weekdays from 4–6 p.m. and weekends from 5–6 p.m., and produces a biweekly radio program aired on Wednesdays and Thursdays with 30-minute episodes.
- Produces and broadcasts daily news and current events programmingProduces and broadcasts multiple daily news programs including "Northeast Report" and "Northeast Report Late," featuring news reports, interviews, business updates, and analysis with regional editors. Also produces a daily news magazine program hosted by Lucas Willard and integrates international content from BBC and Stardate.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes program guides through digital and print channelsProvides a digital program guide in PDF format, issues printed guides to active members, and offers a monthly digital guide via email to mailing list subscribers.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces specialized cultural and arts programmingProduces and broadcasts weekly Metropolitan Opera performances during the season and creates radio segments focused on arts and culture topics.
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Snowmobile Trail Maintenance & Safety 1 activity
- Provides daily weather forecasting servicesProvides morning and evening weather forecasts as part of its daily broadcast, including detailed summaries of current conditions, temperature highs, humidity, and heat index values for the region.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Produces commentary, opinion, and public discussion contentProduces daily commentary and opinion programming, hosts weekly discussions on women's perspectives and societal issues with experts, and features listener comments on the Friday edition of Midday Magazine.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.92M
Contributions & grants$5.70M72%
Program service revenue$2.21M28%
Investment income$-244K-3%
Other revenue$263K
expenses
Total expenses$8.42M
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising21%
Salaries & benefits$4.15M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.70M
Cash$1.65M
Investments$3.41M
Liabilities$3.54M
Net assets$9.16M
Liquid reserves7.2 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STACEY ROSENBERRY | COO | 40 | $151K |
| DEBORAH J BARROW | UNDERWRITING REP | 40 | $128K |
| JOSEPH C DONAHUE | HOST | 40 | $127K |
| SARAH C GILBERT | PRESIDENT / CEO | 40 | $125K |
| LUCAS WILLARD | HOST | 40 | $116K |
board members · 12
- ANNE ERICKSON — VICE CHAIR
- BLAIR HORNER — TRUSTEE
- CIANNA FREEMAN-TOLBERT — TRUSTEE
- DOROTHY REYNOLDS — BOARD CHAIR
- IRA FUSFELD — TRUSTEE
- JAMES HENDLER — TRUSTEE
- JANET AXELROD — TREASURER
- JOSEPH BROWDY — SECRETARY
- JP MILLER — TRUSTEE
- MIA MASK PHD — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL SPAIN — TRUSTEE
- PAUL FAHEY — TRUSTEE
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Adobe Partner — Relies on Adobe Acrobat Reader for access to digital program guides.
- Albany Law School Partner — Represented by Vin Bonventre in a segment on Supreme Court rulings related to conversion therapy.
- BBC Partner — Provides news and features for integration into Midday Magazine programming.
- BalletX Partner — Covers BalletX performances at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
- Capital Repertory Theatre Partner — Covers performances and productions at Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany.
- Columbia County Historical Society Partner — Features content related to exhibitions at the Columbia County Historical Society in commentary programming.
- Hudson Hall Partner — Reports on Doug Varone’s performances and engagements at Hudson Hall.
- Metropolitan Opera Partner — Broadcasts Metropolitan Opera performances as part of its programming schedule.
- NPR Network — WAMC broadcasts NPR programming including All Things Considered, using reporting and correspondents from NPR
- National Public Radio Network — WAMC airs "All Things Considered," indicating membership in the NPR network.
- New York City Ballet Partner — Reports on New York City Ballet’s residency and performances at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
- New York Focus Partner — Collaborates with New York Focus for Morning Headlines segments.
- Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Partner — Represented by Dr. Gabriela Aguilar in a segment on endometriosis awareness and women's health.
- Proctors Partner — Covers Proctors' Broadway series and theater announcements.
- Saratoga Performing Arts Center Partner — Reports on events and premieres at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, including New York City Ballet performances.
- Stardate Partner — Provides news and features for integration into Midday Magazine programming.
- Susan B. Anthony Museum & House Partner — Represented by its new head in a segment on women's history and suffrage.
- Texas Advocacy Project Partner — Featured in a segment on legal support and safety planning for survivors of gender-based violence.
- The Berkshire Eagle Partner — Collaborates with The Berkshire Eagle for Morning Headlines segments.
- The Daily Freeman Partner — Collaborates with The Daily Freeman for Morning Headlines segments.
- The Times Union Partner — Collaborates with The Times Union for Morning Headlines segments.
- WNYT Partner — Provides weather-related images for use in WAMC weather forecasts.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Environment-Integrated Weather Reportingmethodology: integrated_environmental_reportingBy incorporating environmental conditions such as smoke filtration and heat index into daily weather reports, WAMC improves public health awareness and behavioral response, because experiential weather data better reflects real-world health risks than traditional meteorological metrics.
- Gender-Informed News and Commentarymethodology: women-centered_mediaBy dedicating programming to women's perspectives on societal and global issues, WAMC produces deeper public understanding of systemic dynamics, because gender-informed analysis reveals dimensions of policy and culture that traditional media often overlook.
- Hybrid Local-National News Deliverymethodology: hybrid_local-national_news_deliveryBy combining national and international reporting from NPR with local broadcast hosting and commentary, WAMC produces a more relevant and contextualized news experience for its regional audience, because localized framing increases public understanding and engagement with broader events.
- Politically Diverse Public Affairs Programmingmethodology: public_affairs_programmingBy integrating expert panel discussions and politically diverse commentary into news programming, WAMC enhances civic understanding and audience trust, because exposure to multiple perspectives fosters critical thinking and informed discourse.