Press Conference At KPFA: Pacifica KPFA’s Non-Profit Status Suspended While Trump Purge

9/19/25 Press Conference At KPFA: Pacifica KPFA’s Non-Profit Status Suspended While Trump Like Purge Is Taking Place At KPFA LSB & Pacifica

Press conference on Friday, Sept 19th at 4pm in front of KPFA 1929 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley CA 94704.

There is a battle going on at Pacifica Foundation, Inc the organization to which KPFA and four other radio stations nationwide belongs, a battle that is even more dangerous now, with the very tangible threat of fascism in the US government.

Pacifica’s non-profit status has been suspended by the State of California for failure to present necessary documentation and audits. Is this just plain incompetence of those who control Pacifica or are there other plans at play? At the same time Pacifica is under a FCC monitorship brought about because of complaints by the KPFA "Protectors" to the FCC about fundraising by WBAI in New York. This action by the KPFA "Protectors" on top of the suspension of the CA non-profit status of Pacifica puts KPFA and all Pacifica stations in jeopardy.

The governance structure of Pacifica used to be one of the most democratic in the country: both listeners and staff had equal standing thru elections of Local Station Boards (LSBs) with term limits. Each LSB oversaw each station and elected representatives to the Pacifica National Board of Directors (PNB).

Yet Pacifica’s radio stations’ history of covering issues and struggles of working people (that most US media didn’t cover ) has made it a target. The special interest groups inside KPFA (the so-called “Protectors”) and in Pacifica (“New Day”) were able to change the by-laws via sham “settlement” which would make it into a self-designated Board of Directors, disenfranchising the listeners and staff by dismantling the power of the Local Station Boards.

The purging continues: At this next KPFA LSB meeting on Saturday, September 20th, 2025 the majority “Protectors” on KPFA LSB will be holding a kangaroo “trial” to purge a dissenting member from the PNB so they can have total control of the National Board.

Please join us at a press conference on Friday, Sept 19th at 4pm in front of KPFA 1929 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley CA 94704.

We are Rescue Pacifica, a group of dissenting members on the KPFA LSB and listeners and workers who are trying to keep KPFA “Protectors” from destroying Pacifica Foundation from within. Whether the suspension of non-profit status is just gross incompetence or planned destruction of Pacifica to take KPFA away from Pacifica, what is ultimately being targeted is Free Speech, and the last remaining terrestrial radio network in the US that was truly independent and listener-sponsored. For more information please contact:

Rescue Pacifica
https://rescuepacific.net/

Pacifica ED Stephanie Wells Leaves Out The Failure To Comply With CA AG Rob Bonta and
the requirement to submit the 2022 Financial Audit

ED REPORT for PNB Meeting July 10, 2025 – SHAREABLE - Page 1 of 5
Submitted by Stephanie Wells
PAYABLES – to date $485,726
 Success to note: There were $1,250,000 in aged payables in 2022 - not including the past due SBA or
FJC loan.
FJC LOAN
 Outstanding principal is $1,977,338.65
 We are currently making payments on a monthly schedule rather than quarterly, and all payments have
been made on time. The next payment of $17,301.71 is due on July 31, 2025.
CENTRAL SERVICE PAYMENTS PAID
DIVISION
Central Service
Payments Received
June 2025
Pacifica National Office (PNO) n/a
Pacifica Affiliates Network (PAN) YES
Pacifica Radio Archives (PRA) n/a
KPFA YES
KPFK YES
KPFK Transmitter Repair Fund n/a
KPFT NYES
WBAI NO
WPFW YES
SUMMARY OF COURT RULING IN PACIFICA FOUNDATION V. NEW DAY PACIFICA
Summary and final court ruling will be available on pacifica.org when approved for review.
Court Denies Motion to Intervene in Pacifica Legal Settlement
On July 3, 2025, the Los Angeles Superior Court issued a ruling denying a motion filed by six individuals
seeking to intervene in a recently settled legal case involving the Pacifica Foundation. They asked the court to
cancel the dismissal of the case and reject a settlement agreement that had been reached in PACIFICA
FOUNDATION INC. vs NEW DAY PACIFICA.
The court denied the motion to intervene and upheld the dismissal and settlement of the case.
The court denied their request for the following reasons:
 The court found that the case had already been properly resolved and dismissed, and there was
no longer an active lawsuit to intervene in.
 The motion to intervene was filed too late, nearly four years after the case began and after the
settlement had been negotiated, approved by the Pacifica National Board, and finalized by the court.
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Submitted by Stephanie Wells
 Even if the case were still open, the court found that the proposed intervenors had been aware of the
litigation throughout its duration and, in some cases, were members of the Pacifica National Board
themselves. The court also determined that their interests were represented during the legal
process, especially since the Pacifica Board, of which they were a part of, had voted to authorize the
mediation and approve the settlement.
 The court stated that allowing intervention now would delay and disrupt a properly settlement
agreement that all parties had properly negotiated.
Bottom line: The court ruled that the motion to intervene and undo the settlement was untimely and without
sufficient legal grounds, therefore the motion was denied.
GENERAL MANAGER JOB POSTINGS
 We are pleased to announce that Sandy Weinmann has been appointed as the permanent
General Manager of KPFT. Sandy has been a dedicated programmer at KPFT for many years and
has served as the volunteer Interim General Manager since July 1, 2022. Under Sandy’s leadership -
and alongside a strong, talented team - the station has made a remarkable turnaround, moving from
financial distress to stability and growth. We have full confidence in the KPFT team and believe this
positive momentum will continue.
There were 17 applicants for the KPFT GM position. Each candidate was evaluated against ten core
criteria. Of the applicants, five had prior community radio experience, and two met seven or more of the
ten criteria. (See attached chart for details.)
 The application acceptance deadline has been extended to August 15, 2025 for the GM positions
at KPFA, KPFK, WBAI, and WPFW. To date, we have received the following number of applications:
KPFA – 3; KPFK – 7; WPFW – 3; WBAI – 6; Unspecified – 1. Candidates are being prescreened
through a series of phone interviews led by the Executive Director.
 The job description will be reposted on each station’s website, as well as on pacifica.org, the CPB
Jobline, NFCB website, Grassroots Radio Coalition, Pacifica Announce list, Philanthropy News Digest
Job Board, Candid Jobline, FastForward Job Board, Center for Nonprofit Resources, LinkedIn, Work for
Good, Radio Ink Job Board, and Radio Insight Job Board. The job posting is attached. Interested
individuals should send their resume and cover letter to HR [at] pacifica.org.
UPDATE ON THE PACIFICA FOUNDATION’S TAXES AND AUDIT
Pacifica’s annual audit is being conducted by Rogers & Company, an independent auditing firm based in
Virginia. The firm provides the following services:
 A combined audit of the financial statements for fiscal years 2022 and 2023. This approach was
selected to ensure timely completion of both years while reducing the cost of preparing two separate
reports.
 Preparation of IRS Form 990, as well as California Forms 199 and RRF-1, for fiscal years 2022
(completed and attached, also available for review on pacifica.org), 2023 (completed and under final
review), and 2024.
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Submitted by Stephanie Wells
Please note: In 2023, the Audit Committee recommended retaining Rogers & Company to conduct the
audit. This recommendation was reviewed and approved by the Pacifica National Board (PNB).
Just a reminder of the distinct roles in the audit process involving the auditing firm, Pacifica management, the
Audit Committee, and the Pacifica National Board (PNB):
 The auditor is independent and does not take direction from or engage directly with individual
committee or board members.
 The auditor works in collaboration with Pacifica management, who provide the necessary data and
documentation for the financial review.
 Once the audit is complete, the auditor presents its findings to the Audit Committee, and subsequently
to the PNB.
 The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing the prior year’s management letter to evaluate any
identified financial deficiencies and to monitor whether corrective actions are being taken.
Why is independence important?
Independent audit firms are essential to maintaining the integrity and credibility of a nonprofit’s financial
oversight. Because they have no financial or personal ties to the organization, independent auditors
can provide an unbiased review of financial statements, internal controls, and compliance. This
objectivity builds trust with donors, regulators, and the public, ensures legal and ethical accountability,
and helps the board of directors fulfill its fiduciary responsibility. Independence also prevents conflicts of
interest and strengthens governance by identifying issues that insiders may overlook.
 The audit firm has received all necessary materials from Pacifica to complete the FY22 and FY23
audits and is actively working on both.
 Simultaneously, we are submitting documentation needed to begin work on the FY24 taxes and are
expected to be completed prior to the August deadline.
For reference, attached is the “Request for Client Assistance” form, which outlines what Pacifica’s National
Business Manager must provide each year to prepare for the audit. This information is needed from all eight
units – KPFA, KPFK, KPFT, WBAI, WPFW, Pacifica Affiliates Network, Pacifica Radio Archives, Pacifica
National Office.
PACIFICA FOUNDATION SOLIDARITY PACT AND THE NFCB CONFERENCE
 We have written a solidarity pact entitled “Standing Together for Free Media and Democracy”
(attached) that was be presented to the Affiliate network at the upcoming National Federation of
Community Broadcasters convention in Salt Lake City.
 The Pacifica Affiliate Network was a sponsor of the event and hosted a networking and Q&A event for
attendees.
 In attendance at the conference were representatives from our Affiliates division, KPFA, and the
Executive Director.
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Submitted by Stephanie Wells
SAFETY PROTOCOLS THROUGH OUR NETWORK OF PACIFICA STATIONS AND AFFILIATES
At the July General Managers meeting, we were joined by Leon Kerber, a security expert from WSLR in
Sarasota, who led a timely and important discussion on station safety and security amid today’s increasingly
polarized political climate. As tensions escalate, community radio stations are confronting a range of
challenges - including threats to journalists and staff, cybersecurity risks, and concerns about the physical
safety of station facilities.
We understand the urgency of taking proactive steps to safeguard our personnel and operations across the
network. Staff from both our member and affiliate stations participated in the discussion, marking the start of an
ongoing conversation about building a culture of preparedness and protection.
This meeting represents the first step in developing a comprehensive safety plan, including protocols and
procedures tailored to the needs of our organization. (Key topics that were addressed, and next steps are
attached).
PACIFICA FOUNDATION STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
We are in the process of completing a Pacifica Foundation SOP Manual that will provide a comprehensive
guide to the standard operating procedures that govern the Pacifica Foundation’s national and local station
operations. These procedures are intended to ensure consistency, legal compliance, and transparency across
all levels of the organization. The manual includes SOPs on the following topics (each have been written and
currently under review):
1. Programming & Content Standards
o Program Acquisition
o Grid Analysis
o Programmer Contracts & Expectations
o Listener Complaints Handling
o FCC Compliance and Public File Maintenance
o Political Fairness & Content Guidelines
2. Personnel & Volunteers
o Hiring and Onboarding Procedures
o Volunteer Code of Conduct
o Workplace Expectations & Anti-Harassment
o Grievance & Complaint Resolution
o Security & Emergency Protocols
3. Finance & Development
o Check Writing & Bill Payment
o Donation Acknowledgment (Including In-Kind Donations)
o Membership & Pledge Drive Documentation
o Grant Management & Reporting
o Budget Development & Oversight
4. Communications & Outreach
o Public and Media Inquiries
o Affiliate Station Communication
o Press Releases & External Messaging
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Submitted by Stephanie Wells
o Social Media Policy
5. Technology & Operations
o Website & Streaming Management
o Data Privacy & Security
o Studio Equipment Use & Maintenance
6. Recordkeeping & Compliance
o Document Retention & Destruction
o Legal Filings & Regulatory Compliance
o Insurance & Risk Management
 This list is not comprehensive and can be revised with additions/deletions as needed.
 We are also revising the following documents:
o Pacifica Foundation Employee Handbook
o Pacifica Foundation Volunteer Handbook
o Includes Programmers Contract/MOU, Grid Analysis Procedures, Grievance Procedures
(documents currently under review with labor/non-profit attorney attorney)
o Whistleblower Policy
o DEI Policy
o Gift Acceptance Policy for Staff and Board Members
o Employee Protocol: Responding to Inquiries from Government Officials, Legal Officials, the
Press, or Protesters
APPLICANT
Experience
managing a
community
radio station.
Experience
managing any
company during
organizational or
financial
challenges.
Experience with
budgeting,
fundraising, and
general
financials.
Experience
generating
revenue (grants,
underwriting,
donors, etc.).
Experience
evaluating and
improving
programming.
Experience
understanding
of community
needs and how
Experience with
FCC regulations
and broadcast
compliance.
Experience in
news,
journalism,
public affairs.
Experience with
technical needs
of radio
operations.
Experience with
digital strategy
and marketing.
to engage new
and diverse
listeners.
TOTAL
(1 = YES, has
experience;
0 = NO
experience)
KPFT GM Search Spreadsheet 2025
The Pacifica Foundation is currently accepting applications for the following full-time,
on-site leadership positions:
 General Manager – KPFA (Berkeley, CA)
 General Manager – KPFK (Los Angeles, CA)
 General Manager – WBAI (New York, NY)
 General Manager – WPFW (Washington, DC)
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Exemption Status: Exempt
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
The Pacifica Foundation was founded in 1946 and is a non-profit organization providing
educational services through listener-supported community FM radio. There are five listener-
supported FM radio stations in the Pacifica network: KPFA Berkeley, KPFK Los Angeles, KPFT
Houston, WBAI New York, and WPFW Washington, DC.
Pacifica is dedicated to education, free speech, peace, social justice, and cross-cultural
understanding. Pacifica’s national and local boards include elected delegates of listener and staff
members.
Pacifica’s General Managers will demonstrate the capacity to build the station's audience, financial
support, and vital role in public discourse, working with paid and volunteer staff, other volunteers,
trainees, and democratic governance, to develop effective community engagement using terrestrial
broadcasting along with a significant web presence, social media, podcasting, and multimedia
production.
Reports To: Pacifica Foundation Executive Director
JOB SPECIFICATIONS Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:
The GM is hired and supervised by the Executive Director (ED) of the Pacifica Foundation. This is
an on-site, full-time exempt management position. The GM works with their station’s Local Station
Board (LSB) and Pacifica's ED in implementing the Pacifica mission and is subject to an annual
evaluation by the LSB.
The General Manager is responsible and accountable for overall management and all station
operations including programming; finance; budgeting; compliance with all necessary local, state,
and Federal laws and regulations, especially FCC compliance; technical operations; facilities
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management; long-term planning; fund-raising; web and social media presence; public relations;
and personnel, supervising the staff of FTE employees and volunteer staff members. Working with
the paid and volunteer staff and a management team, the Local Station Board, and the community,
the General Manager is responsible for monitoring and guiding the station.
Financial Accountability and Responsibilities
• Maintain the fiscal integrity of the station through improving gross and net income,
listenership and membership, other fundraising activities, prudent budget management,
timely reporting, and compliance with Pacifica National Board and Pacifica National Office
policies and practices.
• Supervise preparation of a strategic annual balanced budget for the station, in
collaboration with the LSB Finance Committee, Business Manager, Pacifica's National
Business Manager and ED; obtain LSB budget approval, then National Finance Committee
(NFC) and Pacifica National Board (PNB) approval. This includes working to rebuild
financial reserves over time. The budgeting process includes proposing appropriate levels
of staffing and the amount and schedule of time spent fund-raising on-air.
• Administer the budget throughout the year, facilitating and responding to quarterly LSB
review, assuring that there are complete, timely, accurate records for the annual audit.
• Provide regular monthly reports on revenue and expenditures for oversight by the local
Finance Committee, LSB, and the National Office.
General Operations/Physical Plant
• Oversee optimal transmitter function and compliance with all necessary local, state and
Federal laws and regulations; oversee maintenance of all of the station’s re-transmission
and booster equipment throughout the region.
• Supervise physical plant maintenance in conjunction with the Chief Engineer and/or
Operations Manager in compliance with all necessary local, state and Federal laws and
regulations.
Programming
• Select a Program Director from a pool of candidates presented by the LSB.
• Ensure that program content complies with all State and Federal laws and regulations as
well as Pacifica programming policies and requirements, and that, by meeting community
needs, it enhances audience, impact, and reputation.
• Establish, maintain, and review programming goals and services in line with the Pacifica
Mission; oversee a regular process of evaluation and improvement.
• Oversee technical broadcast operations, program content, delivery, format, production
values, and schedule.
• Supervise the PD and communicate programming goals and initiatives to the staff, LSB
and listeners.
Personnel/Trade Union
• Supervise all station staff, both paid and volunteer; maintain accurate records of all staff
and their current contact information.
• Attend trade union contract negotiations, handle grievance process, and manage union
employees.
• Follow all Pacifica procedures and state and Federal laws, regarding employment
processing, recruitment, and selection, hiring, termination, and other personnel actions;
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ensure compliance with the Pacifica Foundation employment handbook and union
contracts.
• Ensure that public safety measures are in place at the station for paid and volunteer staff,
members of the public, and visitors.
• Report to the PNB quarterly or upon request on the status of diversity of station staffing,
programming, and audience (data permitting) within the radio station areas.
FCC, CPB, EEO, AG Reports
• Ensure complete and timely compliance with all necessary public file reports, annual CPB
Station Activity Surveys, FCC license renewal applications, EEO mandates, charity
registration with the CA Attorney General, OSHA regulations, and/or other necessary local,
State and Federal filings.
Community Relations
• Broadcast monthly reports to the listeners with at least half the scheduled time allotted for
listener call-ins; schedule a similar report from governance, as required by Pacifica policy.
• Represent the station and Pacifica at public forums, handle media relations for the station.
• Engage in broad community outreach and audience development.
• Maintain publication of appropriate station and network information, including those
required by law (e.g., EEO) or by policy.
Development
• Lead collaborative process to develop effective strategic plans for fund-raising on- and off-
air and supervise their implementation.
• Meet with donors.
• Collaborate with national fund-raising efforts.
Internet
• Oversee development and maintenance of the station’s web services and social media
engagement.
Training
• Oversee training of paid and volunteer staff regarding policies, operations, program
quality, vocal quality, fund-raising, community engagement, and audience development.
Governance
• Serve as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Local Station Board, actively participate in
all LSB meetings; report to the LSB in person and in writing at all monthly LSB meetings
and as necessary.
• Work with the Local Elections Supervisor (LES) to implement all Pacifica governance
election procedures and policies, including outreach to and education of listener-sponsors;
maintain accurate, up-to-date records of the station's two classes of members (listener-
sponsors and staff) as required by the CA Corporations Code; and provide adequate station
resources to help ensure the election meets quorum.
• Attend Pacifica National Board meetings upon request.
Other duties as assigned. Job descriptions are subject to change without notice based on the
needs of the station and foundation.
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Successful Candidates must demonstrate the following:
 Understanding of and commitment to the Pacifica Mission.
 Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience in related field.
 Five years of management experience in radio or related media required non-commercial
radio preferred.
 Candidate should possess excellent management skills and a proven ability to work
collaboratively with paid and volunteer staff and governance, to prioritize and to delegate
responsibilities appropriately and effectively.
 Candidate should possess strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to
lead and motivate staff and volunteers.
 Candidate must be committed to creating a diverse workplace and serving the needs of a
diverse audience. Fund-raising experience required.
Mental Abilities: Ability to think clearly and manage multiple changing priorities and remain
pleasant and positive. Requires critical thinking and ability to support people with difficult
challenges. Requires good judgment.
Requirements: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the U.S., 21 years of
age or older, verification of degree/credentials, satisfactory Background Check, agreeing to uphold
all of the Pacifica Foundation Policies and Procedures, Confidentiality Agreement, Policy on
Outside Employment, Policy on Prohibiting/Preventing Workplace Violence, Policy to Prohibit
Harassment in the Workplace, Policy on Ethics, adhering to Drug-Free Workplace Policy,
compliance with Workplace Injury and Illness Prevention Policies, and compliance with HIPAA
Rules and Regulations, (by signature).
 Compensation: $60,000-$80,000 per annum, DOE: Benefits: medical, dental, disability,
vacation, and holiday (upon completion of introductory status).
The Pacifica Foundation is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Pacifica Foundation does not
discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age,
marital status, disability, medical condition, or sexual orientation. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply.
Send resume and cover letter via email to HR [at] pacifica.org. Résumés must be submitted in
PDF format only. Word documents (.doc/.docx) will not be accepted.
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
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Form
Extended to August 15, 2023
990 2021
OCT 1, 2021 SEP 30, 2022
Name of organization
The Pacifica Foundation
Doing business as
94-1347046
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address) 3729 Cahuenga Blvd. West Room/suite
Telephone number
818-985-2711
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Los Angeles, CA 91604
8,668,867.
Tax-exempt status:
X
) 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527
Is this a group return
Name and address of principal officer: Stephanie Wells X
for subordinates?
~~
same as C above
If "No," attach a list. See instructions
Group exemption number |
http://www.pacifica.org
Form of organization: X 1946 CA
Corporation Trust Association Other
|
Year of formation: State of legal domicile:
Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities:
Listener-supported,
non-commercial, education and community public radio organization.
Check this box |
if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets.
Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12
Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
21
21
147
1000
0.
0.
Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) ~~~~~~~~
Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
10,569,687. 8,196,076.
444,384. 451,908.
3,461. 0.
315,307. 20,883.
11,332,839. 8,668,867.
Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3)
~~~~~~~~~~~
Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10)
~~~
Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)
Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1,359,829.
|
Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24e)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12
~~~~~~~
0. 0.
0. 0.
6,327,387. 5,938,188.
0. 0.
5,211,057. 4,779,237.
11,538,444. 10,717,425.
-205,605. Beginning of Current Year
Total assets (Part X, line 16)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)
Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
3,771,697. 5,013,346. Net Assets or Fund Balances
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is
true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
-2,048,558.
2,172,457.
2,176,223.
-1,241,649. -3,766.
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=
Signature of officer Date
Stephanie Wells, Executive Director
Type or print name and title
Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's signature
Date PTIN
Check
2/13/25
if
self-employed
Paid
Preparer
Use Only
Firm's name Firm's address
9
9
Rogers & Company PLLC
8300 Boone Boulevard, Suite 600
Vienna, VA 22182
Firm's EIN
9
Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions
X
LHA Form (2021)
See Schedule O for Organization Mission Statement Continuation
The Pacifica Foundation 94-1347046
Form 990 (2021) Page
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III
Briefly describe the organization's mission:
The Pacifica Foundation is a non-commercial, listener-supported,
education and community public radio organization operating in various
markets throughout the country.
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the
prior Form 990 or 990-EZ?
X
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services?
X
~~~~~~
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and
revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4,908,273. 451,908.
( ) ( ) ( )
The Pacifica Foundation owns and operates five non-commercial radio
stations, and provides copies of radio programs to other non-commercial
radio stations, schools, colleges, universities, and other individuals.
The Foundation provides archived materials from historical events,
previous Pacifica Foundation radio programs, and events to other
commercial and non-commercial media companies, schools, colleges,
universities, and individuals.
( ) ( ) ( )
( ) ( ) ( )
Other program services (Describe on Schedule O.)
( ) ( )
Total program service expenses |
4,908,273.
Form (2021)
3
The Pacifica Foundation 94-1347046
Form 990 (2021) Page
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule A
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors
? See instructions
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for
public office?
If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect
during the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or
similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19?
If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to
provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part III
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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for
amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV
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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in donor-restricted endowments
or in quasi endowments?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V
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If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X,
as applicable.
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D,
Part VI
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Did the organization report an amount for investments - other securities in Part X, line 12, that is 5% or more of its total
assets reported in Part X, line 16?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII
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Did the organization report an amount for investments - program related in Part X, line 13, that is 5% or more of its total
assets reported in Part X, line 16?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII
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Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15, that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in
Part X, line 16?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX
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Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
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Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
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Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
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Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
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Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule E
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Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?
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Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business,
investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000
If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV
or more? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any
foreign organization?
If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
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Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to
or for foreign individuals?
If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV
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Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX,
column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I.
See instructions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines
If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II
1c and 8a? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a?
If "Yes,"
complete Schedule G, Part III
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Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H
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If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? ~~~~~~~~~~
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or
If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II
domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~