named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Advisory Board (CAB)
Advisory body that reviews station programming, services, and policy decisions, ensuring representation of the diverse needs and interests of the communities served
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Strategic efforts to build a more diverse and inclusive community through outreach, partnership building, and content development reflecting varied backgrounds and experiences
Local and Global Programming
Produces and broadcasts locally focused and globally aware content that informs, entertains, and inspires communities, with an emphasis on diverse cultures, perspectives, and issues
Program Advisory Committee
Advisory committee that meets quarterly to review station programming and proposals, providing input to the Program Director
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Vehicle Donation Processing 1 activity
- Accepts non-cash donations to support operationsOperates vehicle donation and real estate donation programs, accepting gifts of cars, land, homes, and commercial properties regardless of location or financial encumbrances to support station funding.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Amplifies underrepresented community voices in mediaProduces programming that centers and amplifies the experiences and perspectives of African American, Latino, LGBTQIA+, veteran, farmer, and Indigenous communities through dedicated broadcast content.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes weekly newsletter featuring local news and cultureProduces and distributes a weekly newsletter every Friday that highlights local news, events, and cultural happenings for the community.
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Public Media Funding 1 activity
- Expands news and public affairs capacity through mergerMerged with WIOX Community Radio to expand locally produced news, public affairs programming, and community services, including first-year salary support for a part-time Reporter/Morning Edition Host and Development Associate.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Facilitates community engagement through advisory boardHolds regular Community Advisory Board meetings and maintains and publishes approved minutes from these meetings dating back to 2017 to ensure transparency and community input.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Hosts community yard sales and fundraising eventsOrganizes and hosts yard sales at Liberty Studios on scheduled dates (e.g., May 23 and September 5, 2026) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as community and fundraising events.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Operates music and media donation and resale programsAccepts donations of high-quality vinyl, turntables, instruments, CDs, and cassettes year-round; operates a donation drop-off program at its Liberty studios and hosts recurring music sales, including the Big Annual Music Sale at Liberty Mall.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Operates online store for branded merchandiseSells branded merchandise through an online store to generate revenue in support of station operations.
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Community and Public Broadcasting Services 1 activity
- Produces and broadcasts community radio programmingProvides locally focused and globally aware radio programming to inform, entertain, and inspire communities in the Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania, including public service announcements on cultural, educational, environmental, civic, health, and emergency topics.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces podcast content and on-demand programmingCreates, curates, and distributes broadcast and on-demand podcast programming that reflects diverse local perspectives and aligns with the organization’s mission, serving listeners across the region.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Reports on local news and emergency incidentsCovers breaking local events, such as fatal traffic incidents involving flooding, by publishing updated information sourced from official agencies like the Sullivan County Bureau of Fire, and responds to emergency reports such as injured wildlife.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$742K
Contributions & grants$631K85%
Program service revenue$102K14%
Investment income$10K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$698K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$310K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.02M
Cash$335K
Investments$0
Liabilities$568K
Net assets$1.45M
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 18
- AMY BRIGHTFIELD — SECRETARY (FROM 7/24)
- BARBARA DEMAREST — BOARD MEMBER
- CLAY SMITH — BOARD MEMBER (TO 6/24)
- DALE BLAGROVE — BOARD MEMBER
- DONALD ALMQUIST — BOARD MEMBER
- DUNCAN COOPER — TREASURER (TO 6/24)
- GERARD FINN — BOARD MEMBER
- HEATHER QUAINTANCE — BOARD MEMBER
- ILYA MARRITZ — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFF BARNES — BOARD MEMBER
- JILL FRUCHTER — BOARD MEMBER
- KATIE CHILDS — TREASURER (FROM 7/24)
- KIRSTEN HARLOW FOSTER — PRESIDENT (TO 6/24)
- KRISTINA SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- LEIF JOHANSEN — VICE PRESIDENT (FROM 7/24)
- PETER MADDEN — VICE PRESIDENT (FROM 7/24)
- SARA STUART — PRESIDENT (FROM 7/24)
- TANYA KALIVAS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 55
Who they work with
- Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- Catskill Animal Rescue Partner — Provided protective equipment during the rescue of an injured bald eagle.
- Catskill Art Space Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- Community Advisory Board Coalition — Advisory body providing guidance on programming and listener engagement.
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting Government — Complies with CPB requirements and makes governance and financial information available in accordance with CPB standards.
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting Government — Complies with CPB requirements through annual CAB certification included in the CSG Agreement and Certification of Eligibility.
- Country House Realty Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- Damascus Citizens for Sustainability Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- Delaware Valley Arts Alliance Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- Delaware Valley Opera Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- Dog Mountain Lodge Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- Ellenville Run Like the Wind Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- Flax Fiber Farm Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- Foster Supply Hospitality Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- Garnet Health Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- Governmental entities Government — Accepts public service announcement submissions from governmental entities for broadcast consideration
- Grizzly Bagels Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- HALL SPACE by Nonneta Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- Heartwood Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- Jeff Bank Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- Jeffersonville Chamber of Commerce Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- King Pizza Records Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- La Cigogne Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- Little Snail Nursery Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- Mimi Bradley Partner — Development Manager at Radio Catskill WJFF, point of contact for memorial and tribute gifts.
- Morgan Outdoors Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- NPR Partner — Follows NPR's commenting guidelines for social media and website comment moderation.
- Narrowsburg Union Partner — Local business supporter of Radio Catskill.
- Narrowsburg Veterinary Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
- Neversink General Store Partner — Business underwriter supporting Radio Catskill programming.
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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.
- Arts-Centered Community Connectionmethodology: arts_centered_programmingBy centering creativity and the arts in programming, the station builds community connection and cultural vitality, because artistic expression fosters shared understanding across diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
- Community-Driven Programming Modelmethodology: community_input_modelBy using a Community Advisory Board and ongoing audience feedback mechanisms, the station aligns programming with community needs and ensures representation, because inclusive decision-making strengthens relevance, trust, and civic engagement.
- Truth-Based, Neutral Information Disseminationmethodology: truth_seeking_journalismBy grounding journalism in factual truth-seeking and presenting public information in a neutral tone without calls to action, the station maintains editorial integrity and public trust, because perceived neutrality enhances credibility and broadens community reliance on its content.