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THE BISBEE RADIO PROJECT INCORPORATED

Bisbee, AZ · EIN 860904572 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE A34 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · www.kbrpradio.com
revenue
$33K
expenses
$91K
net assets
$747K
employees
0
volunteers
20
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

The Bisbee Radio Project Inc. is an independent, non-profit, non-commercial, low power, public access community media center dedicated to creating an awareness of local interests and socially responsible programming. The Bisbee Radio Project Inc., through it's cooperative structure, aims to entertain and enrich listeners and the community with a broad mix of education, culture, art, humanities, and music. The Bisbee Radio Project, Inc. accomplishes this mission by providing radio and media education and training to the Bisbee community with a particular emphasis to underserved constituencies. KBRP provides a high quality radio service and Bisbee Radio Project provides cultural programs, both focused on serving the interests of the Bisbee community to include news, information, cultural, and entertainment programming designed to reflect the personalities, interests, and spirit of Bisbee's location near the U.S. Mexico border.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community radio station based in Bisbee, Arizona, operating as a low-power FM broadcaster and online stream. KBRP produces diverse local programming and carries non-commercial shows like Democracy Now, serving both the local population in the Mule Mountains and a global online audience. The station is volunteer-driven and emphasizes localism, inclusivity, and civic engagement.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Democracy Now
Carries the non-commercial news program Democracy Now in both English and Spanish for local and global audiences
Local Live Programming
Features live DJs and locally produced content including music, news, and community affairs programming created by residents of Bisbee
This Way Out
Broadcasts the LGBTQ+ international radio program "This Way Out" as part of its non-commercial programming lineup
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Community Radio Broadcasting and Archiving 13 activities
    • At The Edge Experimental Music Program
      Broadcasts the live weekly show "At The Edge" every Friday from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with a replay on Wednesdays at midnight, exploring electronic, ambient, and experimental sounds.
    • Broadcast diverse radio programming
      Produces and broadcasts a wide variety of non-commercial radio programs, including music across multiple genres (gospel, jazz, rock n' roll, Celtic, ambient, electronic, folk, blues, R&B, international), satirical commentary, health-focused discussions, and syndicated content from sources like Pacifica and PRX, reaching local and global audiences.
    • Broadcast diverse radio programming
      Produces and broadcasts a wide variety of non-commercial radio programs, including music shows (gospel, jazz, rock n' roll, Celtic, contemplative, electronic, ambient, experimental, folk, blues, R&B, international, local), satirical commentary on local news, health-focused discussions, and syndicated programs from independent sources like Pacifica and PRX. Programs are broadcast locally and live-streamed worldwide.
    • Broadcasting diverse radio programming
      Operates a radio station that broadcasts a wide variety of music genres including folk, blues, jazz, ambient, experimental, rock, R&B, international, and local music. This includes specialized programs featuring gospel, jazz, rock n' roll, Celtic music, contemplative music, and electronic/ambient sounds.
    • Broadcasting news, public affairs, and community-focused programs
      Broadcasts non-commercial programs such as Democracy Now (in English and Spanish), This Way Out, and "KBRP's Weekly Magazine." It also produces a weekly radio program offering satirical commentary on local life and news in Cochise County and a program focusing on health from a holistic perspective.
    • Contemplative Music Radio Program
      Produces and broadcasts a weekly program featuring contemplative music from jazz, ambient, electronic, and new age genres.
    • Diverse Music Genre Broadcasting
      Broadcasts a wide mix of music genres including Folk, Blues, Jazz, Ambient, Experimental, Rock, R&B, International, and local music.
    • Eclecti-Celt Cultural Radio Program
      Produces and broadcasts the weekly "Eclecti-Celt" program featuring music, prose, poetry, and cultural content from Celtic nations and the Celtic Diaspora.
    • La Guerita Loca Music Potpourri
      Broadcasts "La Guerita Loca Music Potpourri" with DJ Roxy every Saturday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a repeat on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to noon, featuring rock, reggae, blues, and zydeco music.
    • Operating and maintaining radio broadcast infrastructure
      Engages in live broadcasting, manages studio-to-transmitter technology, implements FCC rules and regulations, and maintains a library and database of music tracks. This includes broadcasting specific shows live and replaying them weekly.
    • Radio Broadcasting Operations and Infrastructure
      Engages in live broadcasting, manages studio-to-transmitter technology, implements FCC rules, maintains a library and database, conducts fundraising, and operates from studios relocated over time to the Central School Project, Bisbee Royale, Bisbee Mercantile Building, and 400 Arizona Street in Warren, with antenna relocation in 2005 that more than doubled listenership.
    • Satirical Local Commentary Program
      Produces a 30-minute weekly radio program offering satirical commentary on local life and news in Cochise County.
    • Syndicated Independent Programming
      Broadcasts syndicated programs from independent sources such as Pacifica and PRX, including non-commercial content like Democracy Now (in English and Spanish) and This Way Out, both locally and via live-streaming worldwide.
  • Channeled Christ Consciousness Teachings 1 activity
    • DOC TALK Health Program
      Broadcasts "DOC TALK with Cynthia Anderson" every Monday from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM, with a repeat on Fridays from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM, focusing on health from a holistic perspective.
  • Orchestral and Choral Concert Performances 1 activity
    • Music Library Development
      Uploaded over 75,000 music tracks into the MegaSeg software between 2010 and 2020 to support automated and live programming.
  • Religious Call-in and Talk Programs 1 activity
    • Weekly Gospel, Jazz, and Rock Radio Program
      Hosts a weekly radio program featuring gospel, jazz, and rock n' roll music designed to inspire and uplift listeners.
  • Uncategorized 11 activities
    • Acquire equipment for media production
      Acquired video cameras and additional equipment using grant funding and donations to support the documentation of performances and community events.
    • Acquiring equipment for media documentation
      Acquired two video cameras and additional equipment using grant funding and donations to document performances and community events.
    • Broadcasting syndicated programs
      Broadcasts syndicated programs from various independent sources, including Pacifica and PRX.
    • Community Event and Performance Documentation
      Documents live performances and community events using video equipment funded by grants and donations, and uploads the recordings to the organization's YouTube channel.
    • Community-Produced Local Programming
      Supports and broadcasts local programming produced by community members.
    • Document and share community events
      Documents live performances and community events using video cameras and other equipment, then uploads the content to the organization's YouTube channel.
    • Host live music programs
      Hosts a monthly live music program featuring performances and interviews with new artists, and documents these and other community events for their YouTube channel.
    • KBRP's Weekly Magazine Program
      Broadcasts "KBRP's Weekly Magazine" with Mike Thornton every Friday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with a repeat on Tuesdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
    • Monthly Live Music and Artist Interview Program
      Hosts a monthly live music program featuring a 40–45 minute performance and a 15–20 minute interview with a new artist each month.
    • Mule Mountain Mash-Up Radio Show
      Broadcasts "Mule Mountain Mash-Up" with DJ Stevie Ray every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with a repeat on Tuesdays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
    • Supporting local programming and live performances
      Supports local programming produced by community members and hosts a monthly live music program featuring performances and interviews with new artists. The organization also documents these live performances and community events for its YouTube channel.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$33K
Contributions & grants$24K73%
Program service revenue$3001%
Investment income$8K25%
Other revenue$325
expenses
Total expenses$91K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$620
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$758K
Cash$13K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$747K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Backmarket Partner — Facilitated equipment donation for live music and community event documentation.
  • Bisbee Mercantile Building Partner — Hosted the organization's office and broadcast studios from June 2021.
  • Bisbee Royale Partner — Hosted the organization's office and broadcast studios from 2015.
  • Central School Project Partner — Hosted the organization's antenna from 2005 and its office and broadcast studios from 2008 to 2015.
  • Legacy Foundation of Southern Arizona Funder — Provided grant funding to support equipment acquisition for live music documentation.
  • Michael Brown Partner — Host of the weekly radio program "At The Edge" on KBRP LP 96.1.
  • Mixcloud Partner — Hosts archives of the organization's radio programs for on-demand listening.
  • PRX Partner — Receives syndicated programming from PRX
  • Pacifica Partner — Receives syndicated programming from Pacifica
  • Sweetwater Partner — Facilitated equipment donation for live music and community event documentation.