WHY WE'RE HERE

Founded in 1978, KFAI is a registered 501(c)(3) noncommercial educational (NCE) media organization whose financial support once came from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), local and state grants, underwriting and sponsorship, and through the generosity and goodwill of listeners and members.

WHILE YOU'RE HERE!!

Hold on a gosh, dang, second! Is it true that KFAI is the most CULTURALLY, GENERATIONALLY, and SOCIO-ECONIMICALLY DIVERSE radio station in THE STATE?!

Is it true that KFAI has been doing this for six years and has NEVER won a GOLDEN TICKET? What a heckin' fantastic and unique way to celebrate the community and raise money for a worthy cause. You must find out more!!

At KFAI, we celebrate Give to the Max Day with 24 hours of FUNK MUSIC on 90.3FM—a proper FUNK-RAISER showcasing the joy (and magic) that is community radio.

HERE ARE THE NUMBERS

Our most significant source of income is from our members and underwriters.

Revenue (FY22-FY25 cumulative/averages)

40% from individual donors like you!
30% from underwriting (all underwriters are vetted for mission alignment and demonstrated shared values).
22% State of Minnesota grants.
(8% former federal grant through the CPB)

Summary of Expenses (FY22-FY25 cumulative/averages)

100% of our costs are necessary to provide our programming.
Our average operating budget over the last few years is $700,000.00.
According to the statement of expenses, the station costs $2,155.53 per day.

Expense Breakdown

30% for salaries, benefits, and related taxes. According to industry standards, this percentage is on target. We can accomplish this due to the variety of services the small staff provides.
30% for professional services like auditors, accountants, and independent contractors.
15% for rent at the Bailey Building and transmitter site lease at the IDS Center.
15% for equipment and technology.
5% of administrative operational costs, such as postage, office supplies, and the general upkeep of the studio and community spaces.

HERE'S THE CELEBRATION

Shimmy your shoulders over to the donate button and drop some love into the FUNKY BUCKET to support operational costs, new educational offerings, web platform update, and furthering KFAI's financial stability.

Together, we're building the next 48 years of joyful and thought-provoking programming, and we're strengthening platforms, equipment, and training tools to best serve our community. A healthy, well-connected intercultural ecosystem fuels meaningful connections and collectively produces the equity we wish to see in the world—dig it!

If you prefer to get down at your own pace, you can always contribute at any time at kfai.org/donate.

Thank you so much for your support!

KFAI'S 2025 On-Air FUNKRAISER Program Schedule! Listen at 90.3FM & kfai.org!

KFAI Funkraiser #7

By KFAI FRESH AIR INC

KFAI Funkraiser #7

KFAI Funkraiser #7