Nonprofit · EIN 20-4227123
IOWA PUBLIC RADIO INC
Tax-exempt · DES MOINES, IA 50312
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,221,056 | $10,031,340 | $189,716 | $16,535,586 | $2,499,636 | $14,035,950 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,981,427 | $9,523,986 | $457,441 | $16,024,344 | $2,538,531 | $13,485,813 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $12,797,138 | $9,302,071 | $3,495,067 | $15,863,712 | $2,914,988 | $12,948,724 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,513,023
- of which government grants
- $1,072,834
- Membership dues
- $5,384,438
- Program service revenue
- $197,804
- Investment income
- $495,385
- Net rental income
- $13,354
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $113,249
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$2,814
- Other revenue
- $14,844
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $383,296
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,870,718
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,581,078
- Professional fundraising fees
- $40,000
- Legal fees
- $19,789
- Accounting fees
- $24,000
- Occupancy
- $913,558
- Travel
- $76,842
- Depreciation
- $462,351
- Program services (functional)
- $7,189,344
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,210,443
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,631,553
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,024,344
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,535,586
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,499,636
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,035,950
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,484,853
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,369,298
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,975,125
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,060,825
- Gross unrelated business income
- $112,965
- Gross receipts
- $18,936,080
- Employees
- 82
- Volunteers
- 2
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- IA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrna Johnson | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $198,295 | $27,186 |
| Kelly Edmister | Director of Finance and Operations Officer | 40 | $131,596 | $14,503 |
| Andrea Hansen | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,295 | $13,033 |
| Nora Everett | Board Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Libby Jacobs | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Schnirring | Board Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alejandro Hernandez | Board Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ardis Kelley | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Waller | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Martin | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Swanson | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Yepsen | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Miller | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacy Johnson | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeneane Beck | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaye Lozier | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ken Brown | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lijun Chadima | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Rayburn | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Nolte | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Brennan | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrea Welchans | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Warren Madden | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lynn Jones-Folsom | Director of Finance and Operations Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrna Johnson | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $168,620 | $26,710 |
| Kelly Edmister | Director of Finance and Operations Officer | 40 | $125,836 | $13,960 |
| Andrea Hansen | Director of Development Key employee | 40 | $127,041 | $12,750 |
| Warren Madden | Board Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nora Everett | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Schnirring | Board Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alejandro Hernandez | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ardis Kelley | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Waller | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Martin | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Swanson | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Yepsen | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Miller | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacy Johnson | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeneane Beck | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kaye Lozier | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Libby Jacobs | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lijun Chadima | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Rayburn | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Nolte | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Brennan | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrna Johnson | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $171,010 | $26,862 |
| Kelly Edmister | Director of Finance and Operations Officer | 40 | $136,714 | $15,094 |
| Andrea Hansen | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,712 | $12,286 |
| Warren Madden | Board Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zachary Mannheimer | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alejandro Hernandez | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ardis Kelley | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Waller | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Martin | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Swanson | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Yepsen | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Moore | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Douglas West | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Schnirring | Board Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Miller | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacy Johnson | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeneane Beck | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Monson | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katie Byers | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kaye Lozier | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Libby Jacobs | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lijun Chadima | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marsha Ternus | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Kramer | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Rayburn | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nora Everett | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Downer | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Firman | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2111 GRAND AVE STE 100, DES MOINES, IA 50312-5393
- In care of
- % KELLY EDMISTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LYNN JONES-FOLSOM, 2111 GRAND AVE STE 100, DES MOINES, IA 50312
- Signed the 990
- Lynn Jones Folsom, Finance & Operations Director
- Phone
- (800) 861-8000
Mission
Iowa Public Radio connects you to news music information and ideas that shape your world every day.
Program accomplishments
- Iowa Public Radio IPR operates a statewide public radio network with a total of 27 stations serving more than 205,000 listeners with news alternative music and classical music - and thousands more through our podcasts website newsletters and apps. IPRs combined radio groups serve rural and urban Iowa touching all of Iowas 99 counties. IPR news and talk shows inform with reporting that is balanced intelligent respectful and intriguing. IPR hosts two locally produced talk shows including Talk of Iowa which offers a mix of regular guests newsmakers and interesting Iowans to talk about art culture humanities and lifestyle in Iowa. River to River focuses on news issues and events in the State of Iowa.Expenses $5,807,042 · revenue $82,025
- IPR music programs enrich lives by bringing the best of classical performances to a broader audience and showcasing emerging artists on Iowas music scene. IPRs Classical service enriches the cultural life of Iowans and supports Iowas cultural institutions by extending their reach. IPRs Studio One service is Iowas premier resource for essential new music. IPR is an important player in Iowas music scene and an essential partner for organizations and institutions.Expenses $784,085
- IPR Digital offers digital news and music content.Expenses $598,217 · revenue $115,779
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-4227123
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,535,586
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,936,080
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $10,221,056 | $10,031,340 | $16,535,586 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $9,981,427 | $9,523,986 | $16,024,344 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $12,797,138 | $9,302,071 | $15,863,712 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $12,279,864 | $7,231,382 | $12,073,436 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-4227123).
Questions about IOWA PUBLIC RADIO INC
- What is the EIN of IOWA PUBLIC RADIO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IOWA PUBLIC RADIO INC is 20-4227123.
- Is IOWA PUBLIC RADIO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to IOWA PUBLIC RADIO INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does IOWA PUBLIC RADIO INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of IOWA PUBLIC RADIO INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did IOWA PUBLIC RADIO INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of IOWA PUBLIC RADIO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LYNN JONES-FOLSOM.
- Who are the officers and directors of IOWA PUBLIC RADIO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $198,295 (Myrna Johnson, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does IOWA PUBLIC RADIO INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,221,056, expenses of $10,031,340 and total assets of $16,535,586 at year end.
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