named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Afternoon Music Mix
Weekday program featuring a mix of music from various genres, airing from 1pm to 3pm.
Community Wellness Beat
A program focused on health and wellness topics, airing at various times.
Cultivating Indigenous Voices
Biweekly program highlighting Indigenous perspectives and issues, airing Sundays from 4pm to 4:30pm.
Democracy Now!
Weekday program providing news and analysis from a progressive perspective, airing from 12pm to 1pm.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Non-Commercial Radio Programming 6 activities
- Curate and Broadcast Local MusicProvides broadcast opportunities for music from local Tucson, regional, and Arizona artists, prioritizing local submissions and reviewing over 500 music submissions weekly through volunteer and staff evaluation for airplay eligibility.
- Operate a Community Radio StationOperates a community-based radio station serving Tucson and Southern Arizona, reaching over 41,000 listeners weekly with commercial-free music programming and local content.
- Operate a Community Radio StationOperates a community-based radio station serving Tucson and Southern Arizona, reaching over 41,000 listeners weekly with commercial-free music programming and locally-created content across diverse genres, produced by over 70 volunteer DJs and on-air hosts.
- Produce Diverse Radio ProgrammingProduces a wide range of locally-created radio programming across all music genres and eras, including weekly shows exploring Tucson identity, diverse music blends, investigative news, and specific genre programs, through the work of over 70 volunteer DJs and on-air hosts.
- Produce Diverse Radio ProgramsProduces a variety of locally-created radio programs across all music genres and eras, featuring over 70 volunteer DJs and on-air hosts, including specific shows like "Early Morning Music Mix," "Afternoon Music Mix," "All Things Guitar," "American Roots," "Blues Review," "Bonus Tracks," "Boom Goddess Radio," "Broad Perspectives," "Classic Cuts," "Community Wellness Beat," and "The Home Stretch."
- Produce and Broadcast Specialized Radio ProgramsProduces and broadcasts a variety of specialized radio programs, including those exploring Tucson identity and culture, diverse music genres, investigative news (Democracy Now!), and specific music mixes like "Early Morning Music Mix," "Afternoon Music Mix," "All Things Guitar," "American Roots," "Blues Review," "Bonus Tracks," "Boom Goddess Radio," "Broad Perspectives," "Classic Cuts," "Community Wellness Beat," and "The Home Stretch."
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Live In-Studio Performances & Artist Interviews 3 activities
- Host Live Performances and InterviewsHosts live in-studio performances and interviews with artists and musicians, such as Alejandro Escovedo, LA LOM, Cash Lansky, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and John Doe.
- Host Live Performances and InterviewsHosts live in-studio performances and interviews with artists such as Alejandro Escovedo, LA LOM, Cash Lansky, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and John Doe.
- Host Live Performances and InterviewsHosts live performances by artists such as LA LOM, Cash Lansky, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and John Doe, and conducts interviews with artists like Alejandro Escovedo.
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Archived Educational Recordings & Materials 3 activities
- Offer Broadcast ArchivesProvides an archive of each broadcast show on its playlist for two weeks after its air date.
- Provide Broadcast ArchivesProvides an archive of each broadcast show on its playlist for two weeks after its air date.
- Provide Broadcast Archives and Streaming ServicesProvides an archive of each broadcast show on its playlist for two weeks after its air date and upgraded its primary streaming service to a 96 kbps AAC format.
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Community-Focused News and Music Broadcasting 1 activity
- Broadcast Investigative News and Cultural ProgramsBroadcasts the investigative news program Democracy Now! on weekdays and produces a radio program exploring the identity, culture, and community contributions of Tucson residents.
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Uncategorized 9 activities
- Broadcast Special Thematic ProgrammingBroadcasts special programming to celebrate cultural events and observances, including Juneteenth, International Women's Day, Linda Ronstadt's Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, International Clash Day, LGBT History Month, and the Stonewall Uprising anniversary.
- Commemorate Cultural and Historical Events with Special ProgrammingCelebrates and commemorates various cultural and historical events with special programming, including Juneteenth, International Women's Day, Linda Ronstadt's Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, International Clash Day, LGBT History Month, and the Stonewall Uprising anniversary, often featuring guest DJs and themed music.
- Curate and Archive Broadcast ContentReviews over 500 music submissions weekly from local, regional, and Arizona artists for airplay eligibility and provides an archive of each broadcast show on its playlist for two weeks after its air date.
- Host Guest DJs and Special ProgrammingHosts guest DJs, including those from the UA College of Humanities and Africana Studies Program, and broadcasts special programming to celebrate cultural events and holidays such as Juneteenth, Linda Ronstadt's Birthday, International Women's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, International Clash Day, Stonewall Uprising Anniversary, and LGBT History Month.
- Maintain an Events Page for ArtistsHosts an events page where local and touring artists can submit upcoming performances to increase community visibility.
- Operate a Community Radio StationOperates a community-based radio station serving Tucson and Southern Arizona, reaching over 41,000 listeners weekly with commercial-free, progressive eclectic music programming and locally-created content from over 70 volunteer DJs.
- Produce Special Thematic ProgrammingProduces special programming to celebrate cultural events and historical figures, including Juneteenth, Linda Ronstadt's Birthday, International Women's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, International Clash Day, LGBT History Month, and the Stonewall Uprising anniversary, often featuring guest DJs and themed music selections.
- Produce and Broadcast Diverse Radio ProgramsProduces and broadcasts a variety of radio programs covering diverse music genres, local culture, and news, including "Democracy Now!", "Early Morning Music Mix", "Afternoon Music Mix", "All Things Guitar", "American Roots", "Blues Review", "The Home Stretch", "Boom Goddess Radio", "Broad Perspectives", "Classic Cuts", "Community Wellness Beat", and "BirdNote".
- Provide Community Event Listing PlatformHosts an events page on its website where local and touring artists can submit information about their upcoming performances to increase community visibility.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$1.06M
Contributions & grants$855K80%
Program service revenue$187K18%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$18K
expenses
Total expenses$997K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising27%
Salaries & benefits$546K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.29M
Cash$954K
Investments$27K
Liabilities$69K
Net assets$1.22M
Liquid reserves11.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -7.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELVA DE LA TORRE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $66K |
board members · 8
- ELLIE PATTERSON — SECRETARY
- FERNANDO GONZALEZ — DIRECTOR
- JILL BISHOP — DIRECTOR
- MARGIE PUERTA EDSON — DIRECTOR
- MONTY VANCE — DIRECTOR
- PAUL CHANDLER — TREASURER
- RACHEL ABRAHAM — DIRECTOR
- YISSEL SALAFSKY — PRESIDENT
relationships · 22
who they work with
- Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona Partner — Shares a board member with KXCI, indicating organizational connection.
- Catena Development Partner — Has a representative on KXCI’s Community Advisory Board, indicating partnership.
- Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Partner — Shares a board member with KXCI, indicating organizational connection.
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting Government — Complies with Corporation for Public Broadcasting requirements in establishing the Community Advisory Board.
- Democracy Now! Partner — Partner organization whose news program is broadcast by KXCI.
- Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona Partner — Has a representative on KXCI’s Community Advisory Board, indicating partnership.
- KXCI Partner — Collaborates on programming initiatives including special events like Rosie's Rhythm Room.
- KXCI Partner — Collaborates on the production and broadcast of the Tejiendo Identidades radio program.
- KXCI Partner — Hosted a long-running weekly radio program on KXCI.
- KXCI Partner — Operates the radio program "The Overnight Sensation" on KXCI.
- KXCI Partner — Radio station broadcasting the Nexus of the Universe program
- Locals Only Partner — Collaborates with Locals Only to support and promote music from Arizona artists through dedicated submission pathways.
- Make Way for Books Partner — Hosts KXCI Board of Directors meetings at its facility and has a shared board member.
- Radio Rethink Partner — Features the Radio Rethink player on its homepage, which provides song and program information.
- Radio.Garden.com Partner — Available for streaming on Radio.Garden.com and through the Radio Garden App.
- Southwest Folklife Alliance Partner — Has a representative on KXCI’s Community Advisory Board, indicating partnership.
- Spinitron Partner — Uses Spinitron for playlisting, which archives each music program episode for two weeks after broadcast.
- Tucson Jazz Festival Partner — Has a representative on KXCI’s Community Advisory Board, indicating partnership.
- TuneIn Partner — Allows listeners to access KXCI via TuneIn, including through smart devices and Apple Music.
- UA College of Humanities and Africana Studies Program Partner — Partnered with the program to have professors guest DJ on KXCI for seven years.
- University of Arizona Partner — Host of the program is a faculty member at the University of Arizona's Franke Honors College.
- University of Arizona Partner — Shares multiple board members with KXCI, indicating institutional collaboration.