irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $7.20MTECHNICAL OPERATIONS: FOR THE DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPORT OF PROGRAMMING ON WNYC AM, WNYC FM, WWW.WNYC.ORG, WNJT FM, WNJP FM, WNJY FM, WNJO FM, WWW.NJPR.ORG, WQXR FM, WWW.WQXR.ORG, WQXW FM, AND THE JEROME L. GREENE PERFORMANCE SPACE. ENGINEERING OF ALL RADIO, DIGITAL AND LIVE PERFORMANCE PROGRAMMING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR THE ENTIRE NY PUBLIC RADIO ORGANIZATION.
- #2 $3.10MMARKETING SUPPORT SERVICES: NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO'S MARKETING EFFORTS PROMOTE THE UNIQUE PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS PRODUCED BY WNYC AND WQXR, INCLUDING NEWS, WNYC STUDIOS, CULTURAL AND MUSIC RADIO PROGRAMMING, ORIGINAL ONLINE CONTENT, AND A SCHEDULE OF LIVE EVENTS IN THE JEROME L. GREENE PERFORMANCE SPACE.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Gothamist
Digital news platform providing local news, culture, and civic information for New York City
Notes from America with Kai Wright
Podcast exploring race, identity, and belonging in American society
On the Media
Weekly examination of how the media shapes public perception, politics, and culture
Radio Rookies
Youth journalism program training teenagers to produce audio stories about their lives and communities
Radiolab
Science and philosophy podcast exploring big questions through deep storytelling and sound design
The New Yorker Radio Hour
Cultural and political interview program featuring writers and artists from The New Yorker magazine
WNYC Newsroom
Local and investigative journalism covering New York City politics, education, housing, and justice
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Podcast and Radio Production 3 activities
- Launches and distributes new radio programs and podcastsDevelops and launches new audio programming such as the weekly “Soundcheck” radio show, which features live performances and artist interviews, with episodes also distributed as a podcast.
- Produces and distributes award-winning podcasts and national audio programsCreates and oversees nationally distributed podcasts and radio programs such as “Radiolab,” “On the Media,” “The New Yorker Radio Hour,” “Blindspot,” “More Perfect,” “Dead End,” and “Death, Sex & Money,” which are available on broadcast and on-demand platforms.
- Produces live and livestreamed cultural and performance programsProduces multi-platform live and livestreamed cultural events including “Broadway on the Radio,” “Theater of War on the Radio,” and “Carnegie Hall Live,” expanding audience access to major cultural performances through radio and digital platforms.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Hosts community conversations on urban affordability and civic issuesDevelops and facilitates community conversations across New York City’s five boroughs focused on affordability and other critical urban issues, amplifying community voices through broadcast and digital platforms.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosts public events and supporter experiencesOrganizes special events such as the Centennial Gala, in-person conversations with on-air talent, behind-the-scenes access, and state-of-the-station updates to engage supporters and celebrate programming.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Operates and programs New York City’s full-time classical music station and related contentOperates WQXR, New York City’s only full-time classical music station, and produces live broadcasts from Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Trinity Church, Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park, and NJPAC. Also produces nationally syndicated classical programs such as “Carnegie Hall Live” and “Classical Music Happy Hour with Emanuel Ax,” and hosts prominent classical artists.
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Nonprofit Investigative & Community Journalism 1 activity
- Produces and broadcasts local and national news, public affairs, and cultural programmingProduces local and national news coverage on politics, transit, housing, and culture through WNYC and Gothamist newsrooms, broadcast and streamed to New York City and surrounding areas. The newsrooms have been recognized by duPont-Columbia, Edward R. Murrow, Online News Association, New York Press Club, and Webby awards, and were Pulitzer Prize finalists in 2025 for audio reporting.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Provides access to archival materials and historical contentOffers public access to archival materials upon request, supporting research and historical inquiry.
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Paid Internships in Media & Publishing 1 activity
- Runs a journalism fellowship program for early-career reportersHosts two early-career journalists in a two-year fellowship within the WNYC and Gothamist newsroom, supporting professional development and newsroom capacity.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Hosts public affairs forums and civic engagement programsHosts candidate forums for US House Democratic primaries and quarterly “Ask the Mayor” segments, enabling public participation through call-in and text questions. Also produces daily public affairs call-in shows that allow New Yorkers to engage directly with elected officials and experts on pressing issues.
- Produces investigative journalism on public institutions and social justice issuesConducts in-depth investigations into systemic issues in New York City, including abuse at Rikers Island, inequities in the school system, failures in city infrastructure, and misconduct in public institutions. These reports include series on sexual abuse allegations at Rikers, Brooklyn school debt practices, school ventilation investments during COVID-19, and voter access barriers at tax-exempt institutions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$85.27M
Contributions & grants$67.74M79%
Program service revenue$9.79M11%
Investment income$7.45M9%
Other revenue$292K
expenses
Total expenses$78.83M
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising20%
Salaries & benefits$50.50M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$119.99M
Cash$15.79M
Investments$52.98M
Liabilities$46.44M
Net assets$73.55M
Liquid reserves10.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +15.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 12
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| LAFONTAINE OLVIER | PRESIDENT & CEO/TRUSTEE | 35 | $722K |
| BRIAN LEHRER | HOST/EDITORIAL LEAD | 35 | $488K |
| ARMANDO GUTIERREZ | SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 03/10/2025) | 35 | $471K |
| AUDREY COOPER | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | 35 | $423K |
| BROOKE GLADSTONE | HOST/EDITORIAL LEAD | 35 | $418K |
| KENYA YOUNG | SVP, WNYC STUDIOS (THRU 5/9/2025) | 35 | $410K |
| AYESHA AHMAD | SVP & CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER (THRU 6/30/2024) | 35 | $394K |
| MANUEL MONGE CALOSI | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (THRU 11/12/2024) | 35 | $367K |
| EDWARD YIM | SVP & CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER WQXR (THRU 3/21/2025) | 35 | $359K |
| ANNE O'MALLEY | SVP, MEMBERSHIP | 35 | $336K |
| JENNIFER SCHELL PODOLL | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (AS OF 8/5/2024) | 35 | $135K |
| ANDREW GOLIS | FORMER SVP & CCO WNYC | 0 | $103K |
board members · 13
- AARON R MARCU — Trustee
- ANITA LAREMONT — Trustee
- ANNA QUINDLEN — VICE CHAIR (AS OF 5/8/25)/TRUSTEE
- ANNE STARK LOCHER — Trustee
- CARL WEISBROD — VICE CHAIR (AS OF 5/8/25)/SECRETARY (THRU 5/8/25)/TRUSTEE
- DAVID GELOBTER — Trustee
- EMILY TOW — Trustee
- GARY KNELL — Trustee (as of 6/24/25)
- HOWARD S STEIN — Trustee
- JEANNE FOGEL — Trustee
- JEFFREY LEFRANCOIS — Trustee
- JENNA WEISS-BERMAN — Trustee (as of 6/24/25)
- JEREMY KURILOFF — Trustee (as of 6/24/25)
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- American Public Media Network — Partners with American Public Media for national programming distribution.
- BBC Network — Carries national and international programming from the BBC.
- BBC World Service Network — Carries programming from BBC World Service as part of broadcast offerings.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Co-hosts Carnegie Hall Live and conducts live broadcasts from the venue
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Produces the nationally syndicated “Carnegie Hall Live” series in partnership with WQXR.
- Ford Foundation Partner — Honored Darren Walker of Ford Foundation with the Philanthropy Leadership Award at the 2025 Gala.
- Lincoln Center Partner — Partner venue for live broadcasts produced by WQXR.
- Metropolitan Opera Partner — Joint production of the podcast Aria Code
- NJPAC Partner — Partner venue for live broadcasts produced by WQXR.
- NPR Network — Carries national and international programming from NPR.
- NPR Network — Member of NPR network, contributing to and airing programming from NPR.
- NY1 Partner — Co-hosts a debate with candidates in the NY-12 Democratic primary race.
- Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park Partner — Partner venue for live broadcasts produced by WQXR.
- ProPublica Partner — Collaborated with On the Media on the podcast series “We Don’t Talk About Leonard”
- The Boston Globe Partner — Collaborated with On The Media on the podcast project “The Harvard Plan”
- The Tow Foundation Funder — Provides grant support for the Early-Career Fellowship program at WNYC.
- The Washington Post Partner — Source of newly hired culture reporter with prior experience covering arts and culture.
- Trinity Church Partner — Partner venue for live broadcasts produced by WQXR.
- WNYC Partner — Notable and respected corporate partner supporting New York Public Radio through sponsorship and brand activation.
- WQXR Partner — Produces "Carnegie Hall Live" in partnership with WQXR.
- YR Media Partner — Collaborated with WNYC Radio on the project “18-29 Now, Young America Speaks Up”
- Zohran Mamdani Partner — Collaborates with Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the quarterly "Ask the Mayor" segment.
strategies · 5
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.
- Civic Engagement Through Public Mediamethodology: civic_engagement_through_public_mediaBy producing accessible journalism, storytelling, and music through public radio and digital platforms, we foster a thriving public sphere and strengthen democracy, because shared cultural and civic discourse enables informed, connected communities.
- Narrative Journalism as Public Understandingmethodology: narrative_journalism_through_podcastingBy using long-form, narrative journalism and intimate interview formats, we deepen public understanding of complex issues and human experiences, because compelling storytelling fosters empathy, retention, and engagement more effectively than transactional reporting.
- Patron-Supported Public Media Sustainabilitymethodology: patron_model_for_public_media_sustainabilityBy cultivating individual patrons who financially support public media, we ensure editorial independence and long-term sustainability, because a broad base of civic-minded supporters protects the press from commercial or political capture.
- Truth and Rigor as Democratic Infrastructuremethodology: truth-in-journalismBy grounding journalism in truth, rigor, and deep cultural engagement, we counteract misinformation and polarization, because trusted, high-quality reporting serves as a foundational public good for democratic discourse.
- Youth and Community-Engaged Reportingmethodology: community-driven youth journalismBy involving community members, especially youth, in the journalistic process, we produce more authentic, relevant reporting on social issues, because lived experience enhances credibility and resonance, leading to greater civic ownership of media.