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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1279846

SUN RADIO FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78709

Financials

$1.4M$313K2023$458K$639K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SUN RADIO FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$458,107$639,422-$181,315$2,625,131$0$2,625,131
December 31, 2023990$1,437,114$312,571$1,124,543$2,850,125$26,515$2,823,610
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$366,373
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$91,734
Net gain from sales of assets
$8,180
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$47,831
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$6,641
Accounting fees
$19,637
Occupancy
$36,911
Travel
$2,211
Depreciation
$22,908
Program services (functional)
$592,982
Management and general (functional)
$46,440

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,850,125
Total assets, end of year
$2,625,131
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$2,625,131
Land, buildings and equipment
$47,060
Publicly traded securities
$253,230
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,625,131
Gross receipts
$481,230
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
TX

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAPHNE AINSLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ROSE BRASUELSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KYLE HILLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DARYL O'NEALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
DENVER O'NEALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
RICHARD REESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAPHNE AINSLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ROSE BRASUELSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KYLE HILLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DARYL O'NEALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
DENVER O'NEALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
RICHARD REESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 93038, AUSTIN, TX 78709-3038
In care of
% DARYL ONEAL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROSE BRASUEL, 5304 S US HWY 281, BURNET, TX 78611
Signed the 990
ROSE BRASUEL, SECRETARY
Phone
(830) 225-1068
990-N for 2014 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Daryl O'Neal, 441 Quinn Drive, Dripping Springs TX 78663. Mailing address: 12600 Hill Country Blvd STE R130, Bee Caves TX 78738.
Return prepared by
MILLAN & COMPANY PC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE THE CULTURE OF TEXAS MUSIC WITH A MINIMAL IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. SUN RADIO CREATES AND DISTRIBUTES SOLAR-POWERED RADIO PROGRAMMING TO NON-COMMERCIAL MEMBER STATIONS WITH A FOCUS ON TEXAS ARTISTS AND AMERICANA MUSIC. WE HELP FOSTER NEW RADIO BROADCASTING CAREERS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY AND PROVIDE 24-HOUR A DAY, FREE LOCAL RADIO FOR THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. PROCEEDS ARE USED TO EXPAND LOCAL PROGRAMMING, IN THE CREATION OF LOCAL JOBS, AS SUPPORT FOR OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, TO BROADCAST LOCAL MUSICIANS AND EVENTS, AND IN FUNDING NEW CAPITAL PROJECTS DESIGNED TO INCREASE OUR COVERAGE AREA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE THE CULTURE OF TEXAS MUSIC WITH A MINIMAL IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. SUN RADIO CREATES AND DISTRIBUTES SOLAR-POWERED RADIO PROGRAMMING TO NON-COMMERCIAL MEMBER STATIONS WITH A FOCUS ON TEXAS ARTISTS AND AMERICANA MUSIC. WE HELP FOSTER NEW RADIO BROADCASTING CAREERS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY AND PROVIDE 24-HOUR A DAY, FREE LOCAL RADIO FOR THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. PROCEEDS ARE USED TO EXPAND LOCAL PROGRAMMING, IN THE CREATION OF LOCAL JOBS, AS SUPPORT FOR OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, TO BROADCAST LOCAL MUSICIANS AND EVENTS, AND IN FUNDING NEW CAPITAL PROJECTS DESIGNED TO INCREASE OUR COVERAGE AREA.
    Expenses $416,425 · grants $47,831
  • OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE THE CULTURE OF TEXAS MUSIC WITH A MINIMAL IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. SUN RADIO CREATES AND DISTRIBUTES SOLAR-POWERED RADIO PROGRAMMING TO NON-COMMERCIAL MEMBER STATIONS WITH A FOCUS ON TEXAS ARTISTS AND AMERICANA MUSIC. WE HELP FOSTER NEW RADIO BROADCASTING CAREERS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY AND PROVIDE 24-HOUR A DAY, FREE LOCAL RADIO FOR THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. PROCEEDS ARE USED TO EXPAND LOCAL PROGRAMMING, IN THE CREATION OF LOCAL JOBS, AS SUPPORT FOR OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, TO BROADCAST LOCAL MUSICIANS AND EVENTS, AND IN FUNDING NEW CAPITAL PROJECTS DESIGNED TO INCREASE OUR COVERAGE AREA.
    Expenses $176,557

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-1279846
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,625,131
Income (IRS master file)
$481,230

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$458,107$639,422$2,625,131IRS
990December 2023$1,437,114$312,571$2,850,125XML
990December 2022$465,866$296,846$1,695,426IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Daryl O'Neal
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2014≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 47-1279846).

Questions about SUN RADIO FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of SUN RADIO FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SUN RADIO FOUNDATION is 47-1279846.
Is SUN RADIO FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to SUN RADIO FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SUN RADIO FOUNDATION 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 SUN RADIO FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SUN RADIO FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SUN RADIO FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROSE BRASUEL.
Who are the officers and directors of SUN RADIO FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SUN RADIO FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $458,107, expenses of $639,422 and total assets of $2,625,131 at year end.

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