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WIOX
ROXBURY, NY · EIN 461344513 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE A34 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · wioxradio.org
revenue
$36K
expenses
$68K
net assets
$141K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

OWNS AND OPERATES AN NCE FM RADIO STATION

profile · synthesized from sources

WIOX is a community radio station operating at 91.3 FM in Roxbury, NY, serving the Catskills region with a diverse lineup of locally hosted music, talk, and cultural programs. The station broadcasts a wide range of genres and community-focused content, including local issues, arts, and public affairs, primarily produced by volunteer hosts. It supports local voices and fosters community engagement through independent, non-commercial broadcasting.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

6 Degrees of FM
Host Nick Pardo connects songs through shared performers, writers, or samples, creating a musical journey across genres and eras.
A.I. in the Catskills
Breck Baldwin and AI co-host Eliza explore practical applications of artificial intelligence for local businesses, nonprofits, and individuals.
Catskills Folk
Folklorist Ginny Scheer presents traditional music, folklore, and history of the Catskills region, including fiddling and square dance calls.
Democracy Now!
Independent news program hosted by Amy Goodman, providing award-winning, fact-based reporting on national and global issues with a focus on justice and democracy.
HealthCetera in the Catskills
Diana Mason, PhD, RN, discusses local, state, and national health and social issues affecting the Catskills communities.
Unidos por las Montanas
Spanish-language program hosted by Raul Silva Rosas that addresses social issues and features music and guests relevant to the local Hispanic community.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Community and Public Broadcasting Services 4 activities
    • Broadcast Democracy Now! for the Catskills audience
      Broadcasts the independent news program Democracy Now! every weekday from noon to 1:00 PM, providing award-winning, fact-based reporting on global justice and democratic issues to local communities.
    • Operate a non-commercial educational FM radio station
      Owns and operates a non-commercial educational FM radio station serving the rural Catskill Mountains region of upstate New York, broadcasting diverse local and national programming including news, music, and community-focused content.
    • Produce and broadcast local and diverse radio programming
      Produces live, local radio programs covering a range of topics including agriculture, forest resources, health and social issues, poetry, Catskills traditions, and music that connects songs through shared performers, writers, or samples across genres and eras.
    • Provide overnight classical music programming
      Broadcasts classical music programming overnight from midnight to 8:00 AM daily, with extended hours to 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM on select days.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$36K
Contributions & grants$33K91%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$68K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$6K
balance sheet
Total assets$141K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$141K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -79.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • ALLEN HINKLEY — DIRECTOR
  • ARNORLD SCHWARTZ — DIRECTOR
  • DAN O'CONNELL — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN DUGAN — BOARD CHAIR AND SECRETARY
  • JOYCE ST GEORGE — DIRECTOR
  • MARK BIRMAN — DIRECTOR
  • RAY PUCCI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Catskill Forest Association Partner — Collaborates on programming about local forest resources, with Ryan Trapani from the organization hosting segments.
  • Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborates with underwriters who receive membership in the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce as part of their underwriting benefits.
  • Democracy Now! Partner — WIOX broadcasts the nationally syndicated program Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman.
  • Radio Catskill Partner — Merger announced between WIOX Community Radio and Radio Catskill to strengthen public radio sustainability.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Applied AI for Local Capacity Building
    methodology: applied-ai-outreach
    By providing practical, non-hypothetical applications of artificial intelligence, we support local organizations and businesses to adopt AI tools because hands-on, context-specific implementation increases accessibility and reduces barriers to technological engagement.
  • Community-Supported Media via Underwriting Partnerships
    methodology: underwriting_partnerships
    By engaging local businesses and organizations as underwriting partners, we generate sustainable financial support because the model aligns community investment with mutual promotional benefits, strengthening local ties and programming independence.
  • Public Trust Through Dual Programming Model
    methodology: public_access_public_service
    By combining public access programming with public service content, we build public trust because it balances community voice with professional, reliable media, fostering shared ownership and credibility.