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RADIO KINGSTON CORP
KINGSTON, NY · EIN 821753945 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A34 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Large ($10M-$50M) · radiokingston.org
revenue
$10.7M
expenses
$6.6M
net assets
$15.0M
employees
74
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

RADIO KINGSTON IS A NON-COMMERICLAL PLATFORM DEDICATED TO A VIBRANT, JUST AND HEALTHY KINGSTON CENTERED AROUND COMMUNITY STORYTELLING, ARTISTIC AND MUSICAL EXPRESSION, CONVERSATION AND CONNECTION. LIFTING UP VOICES NOT OFTEN HEARD IN OTHER MEDIA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community radio station based in Kingston, NY, operating as a non-commercial platform for local storytelling, music, and dialogue. The organization amplifies underrepresented voices and supports artistic expression through diverse programming produced by community members. It serves the Hudson Valley region with a focus on local culture, social justice, and community engagement.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Cinema Kingston!
Program exploring film culture and local cinematic arts through interviews and reviews
Green Radio Hour with Jon Bowermaster
Environmental journalism and discussion focused on local and global ecological issues
MyKingstonKids Radio
Program created by and for children, giving youth a platform to share their voices and creativity
Radio Kingston Evenings with Jaguar Mary X
Evening show highlighting music and stories from diverse cultures, with a focus on underrepresented voices
This Week in Radio Kingston en Español
Spanish-language program serving the Latino community with news, music, and cultural content
Warren in the Morning
Local talk and music program airing weekday mornings, featuring community news and conversation
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Community and Public Broadcasting Services 3 activities
    • Facilitate community storytelling and event promotion
      Accepts show proposals from community members for broadcast and invites submissions of local events for promotion, enabling broad public participation in media content creation and dissemination.
    • Operate community radio station with locally hosted programming
      Operates a non-commercial community radio station broadcasting daily local programs across morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight slots, featuring diverse content including music, community dialogue, and artistic expression. The station maintains AM and FM broadcast signals, including a simulcast launched in 2019 and permanent studios established at 693 Broadway in Kingston, NY.
    • Produce specialized radio programs for diverse audiences
      Produces and broadcasts targeted radio content serving children, Spanish-speaking residents, and audiences interested in nature and environmental issues, expanding access to inclusive and educational media.
  • Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Administer community engagement initiatives
      Hosts community listening sessions, such as the Ward 6 session to gather resident feedback, and runs an annual “I Voted” sticker design contest in Ulster County to promote civic participation.
  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver youth development programs
      Operates a weekly youth empowerment group for middle schoolers (ages 12–14) and an all-day summer camp for youth ages 9–17 that includes sailing, boat building, woodworking, and STEAM activities in partnership with the Hudson River Maritime Museum.
  • Public Media Funding 1 activity
    • Fund community initiatives through Radio Kingston Community Fund
      Operates the Radio Kingston Community Fund to provide financial support to local community projects and programs.
  • Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
    • Host live musical and cultural performances
      Hosts in-studio live performances by local and visiting musicians, such as the Rock the Quarry festival-affiliated performance by Jack Petruzzelli, Sandy Bell, and Jeff Lipstein, promoting local arts and culture.
  • Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
    • Provide emergency financial assistance and housing support
      Provides immediate financial aid to Kingston residents facing hardship and connects them with sustainability resources through a partnership with Family of Woodstock. Also delivers free critical home repairs for income-qualified homeowners to ensure safe and healthy living conditions.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Recognize community contributions to human rights
      Administers annual Community Recognition Awards that honor one business and one individual for their dedication to advancing human rights within the Kingston community.
  • Anti-Hate Incident Response & Support 1 activity
    • Support individuals experiencing discrimination
      Assists individuals who have experienced discrimination by helping them file complaints and facilitating mediation services.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Maintain broadcast operations during emergencies
      Provided critical community information during the February 2022 Ice Storm by maintaining uninterrupted broadcast operations using solar-powered infrastructure.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.75M
Contributions & grants$10.47M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$214K2%
Other revenue$63K
expenses
Total expenses$6.64M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.73M
Grants paid out$77K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.13M
Cash$7.65M
Investments$0
Liabilities$136K
Net assets$14.99M
Liquid reserves13.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +374.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICAH BLUMENTHAL CHAIR 1 $22K
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • Bob Dennison Partner — Hosted a joint community listening session with the Ward 6 Alderman to gather resident feedback.
  • City of Kingston Partner — Collaborates with city officials on community listening sessions to address local issues.
  • Equinox Construction Partner — Served as general contractor for the construction of Radio Kingston's permanent studios at 693 Broadway.
  • Family of Woodstock Partner — Administers the Radio Kingston Community Fund and provides sustainability resources to fund recipients.
  • Hudson River Maritime Museum Partner — Collaborates to deliver the Voyager Summer Camp program combining maritime history, sailing, and STEAM education.
  • Jessieca Partner — Radio host contributing to the weekday program "That's the Joint."
  • Opus 40 Partner — Collaborates with Opus 40 to promote and support the Rock the Quarry music festival.
  • Place Corps Partner — Collaborates on a recurring program segment, The PlaceCorps Minute!, featuring Place Corps alumni and mentors.
  • Rebuilding Together Hudson Valley Partner — Partner organization providing critical home repair services in collaboration with Radio Kingston.
  • Steve Noble Partner — Co-hosted a community listening session with the Mayor of Kingston to discuss neighborhood concerns.
  • Townsquare Media Partner — Former manager of WKNY, with which Radio Kingston Corp reached an agreement to purchase the station in 2017.
  • TransArt Partner — Collaborates on the production of "TransArt Presents: Jazz in the Valley," a program showcasing jazz music and local artists.
  • Ulster County Government — Recognized Radio Kingston with a citation for its emergency communication service during the February 2022 Ice Storm.
  • Ulster County Board of Elections Partner — Collaborates on the administration of the annual “I Voted” sticker design contest.
  • Ulster County Commissioner of Human Rights Partner — Collaborates on the Community Recognition Award initiative and highlights human rights work in the community.
  • Ulster Prevention Council Partner — Hosts the Positive Action youth group meetings at its office in Kingston, NY.
  • Walters-Storyk Design Group Partner — Designed the studio architecture for Radio Kingston's permanent studios at 693 Broadway.
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.

  • Civic Engagement via Artistic and Cultural Expression
    methodology: civic_engagement_through_art
    By using artistic expression, visual design, storytelling, and music to frame civic participation, the organization increases community involvement in democracy because culturally resonant narratives make abstract civic processes personally meaningful and emotionally compelling.
  • Community-Engaged Media for Civic Empowerment
    methodology: community_participatory_media
    By enabling community members to create and host radio programs, promoting local events, and amplifying underrepresented cultural voices, RADIO KINGSTON strengthens civic engagement and social justice because participatory media fosters ownership, belonging, and collective action.
  • Community-Led Decision-Making and Human Rights Support
    methodology: community_engaged_decision_making
    By conducting community listening sessions and providing direct mediation for discrimination cases, the organization advances local justice because empowering residents to shape policy and access rights enforcement builds trust, accountability, and equitable outcomes from the ground up.
  • Youth Empowerment through Place-Based STEAM Learning
    methodology: place_based_community_engaged_learning
    By integrating youth empowerment with place-based, community-engaged STEAM education in real-world contexts like sailing and woodworking, the organization fosters personal transformation and community change because experiential learning rooted in local identity increases relevance, engagement, and agency.