irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.80MWBFO-FM, WOLN-FM, AND WUBJ-FM OPERATE PRIMARILY AS 24-HOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION RADIO STATIONS. THE STATIONS, KNOWN AS BTPM NPR, HAS 2 MILLION MONTHLY CUMULATIVE LISTENERS. WBFO-FM HAS TWO SUB-CHANNELS ON HD: WBFO HD2/BTPM THE BRIDGE HAS A AAA FORMAT AND FEATURES LOCAL ARTISTS WHILE WBFO HD3/BTPM RADIO BILINGUE PROVIDES BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH PROGRAMMING.
- #2 $704KWNED-FM AND WNJA-FM OPERATE PRIMARILY AS 24-HOUR CLASSICAL MUSIC STATIONS. THE STATIONS, KNOWN AS BTPM CLASSICAL HAS 2 MILLION MONTHLY CUMULATIVE LISTENERS AND FEATURES LOCAL COMPOSERS AND MUSICIANS, ENGAGES WITH YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH STUNTS SUCH AS FEATURING HIGH SCHOOL MUSICALS ON AIR, AND PROVIDES FREE, MONTHLY PERFORMANCES AT THE STATION BUILDING.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
BTPM Classical
24-hour classical music service on WNED-FM and WNJA-FM featuring local composers and musicians, with community engagement including free monthly performances and broadcasts of high school musicals
BTPM NPR
24-hour news and information radio service on WBFO-FM, WOLN-FM, and WUBJ-FM with HD subchannels including WBFO HD2/BTPM The Bridge (AAA format featuring local artists) and WBFO HD3/BTPM Radio Bilingue (English and Spanish programming)
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Community and Public Broadcasting Services 3 activities
- Operate classical music radio stations with community engagement and youth programmingOperates WNED-FM and WNJA-FM as 24-hour classical music stations serving 2 million monthly cumulative listeners, featuring local composers and musicians, broadcasting high school musicals, and hosting free monthly performances at the station building.
- Operate public radio stations delivering news, information, and cultural programmingOperates multiple public radio stations including WBFO-FM, WOLN-FM, and WUBJ-FM, broadcasting 24 hours a day with news and information content, reaching approximately 2 million monthly cumulative listeners.
- Provide specialized radio programming including AAA and bilingual contentOperates WBFO HD2/BTPM The Bridge with an AAA music format highlighting local artists, and WBFO HD3/BTPM Radio Bilingue offering bilingual English-Spanish programming to serve diverse audiences.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14.51M
Contributions & grants$13.36M92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$182K1%
Other revenue$968K
expenses
Total expenses$15.34M
Program expenses54%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising30%
Salaries & benefits$7.59M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$25.78M
Cash$3.33M
Investments$2.04M
Liabilities$4.98M
Net assets$20.80M
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -20.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM CALDERONE | PRESIDENT & CEO | 39 | $468K |
| NANCY A HAMMOND | EXECUTIVE VP & COO | 39 | $255K |
| SYLVIA BENNETT | SR VP, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT O | 40 | $203K |
| JENNIFER HASSE | DIRECTOR, PEOPLE OPERATION | 40 | $125K |
| JOSEPH PUMA | VP ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOG | 40 | $122K |
| LYNN BADER | VP, ORIGINAL CONTENT CREAT | 40 | $112K |
| KATHRYN LARSEN | VP BROADCASTING | 40 | $111K |
| WILLIAM SAURER | VP, CORPORATE SUPPORT | 40 | $110K |
| BREE BOVE | VP MEMBERSHIP | 40 | $105K |
| JOHN JACOB | ASST VP FINANCE | 40 | $99K |
board members · 15
- ALPHONSO O'NEIL - WHITE — TRUSTEE
- BRIAN GWITT — TRUSTEE
- CASIMIRO D RODRIGUEZ — TRUSTEE
- CINDY BARRETT — TRUSTEE
- CYNTHIA E VANCE — CHAIR
- DENNIS M PENMAN — TRUSTEE
- DR TANIKA SHEDRICK — TRUSTEE
- FRANCESCA B MESIAH — TRUSTEE
- JIM DEEKS — TRUSTEE
- JOHN REINHOLD — TRUSTEE
- KAREN ARRISON — TRUSTEE
- KEVIN HOGAN — TRUSTEE
- MARK ROMOFF — TRUSTEE
- MARY ANN LAURICELLA — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL ADRAGNA MD — TRUSTEE
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- BTPM CLASSICAL Network — WNED-FM and WNJA-FM operate under the BTPM CLASSICAL network as 24-hour classical music stations.
- BTPM NPR Network — WBFO-FM, WOLN-FM, and WUBJ-FM operate under the BTPM NPR network as news and information stations.
- Toronto Partner — Collaborates on public media services with institutions and audiences in Toronto, Ontario, as reflected in the organization's name and dual-city address structure.
strategies · 3
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.
- Bi-National Public Media Servicemethodology: bi-national_public_media_serviceBy broadcasting public media content across Western New York and Southern Ontario, including Toronto, the organization increases regional access to educational and cultural programming because shared geographic and cultural proximity enhances audience engagement and service relevance.
- Local Artist Amplification and Linguistic Inclusivitymethodology: local_artist_amplificationBy featuring local artists through a AAA-format subchannel and offering bilingual English-Spanish programming on a dedicated HD subchannel, the organization strengthens community representation and access because amplifying local voices and providing multilingual content fosters inclusion and broadens audience reach.
- Youth Engagement Through Local Culturemethodology: youth_engagement_through_local_cultureBy broadcasting high school musicals and hosting free monthly live performances featuring local composers and musicians, the organization increases youth engagement because connecting young audiences with relatable, community-based cultural content builds lifelong relationships with public media.