Civic Intelligence

Fresh Air Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 23-7401827

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Sep 02, 2025

Organization Profilewww.kfai.org

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1808 Riverside Ave Ste 300Minneapolis, MN 55454

(612) 887-4343

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

41st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

41st percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

69th percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$74,077

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.6% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

72nd percentile

14%

Faster asset growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

68th percentile

22%

Faster revenue growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets41st percentile

Assets

Up

$1,463,033

Up $181,699 (+14%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,422,241

Up $160,171 (+13%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$40,792

Up $21,528 (+112%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue41st percentileNet Margin69th percentile

Revenue

Up

$969,034

Up $174,018 (+22%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$815,077

Up $128,093 (+19%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$153,957

Up $45,925 (+43%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth72nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $556,358Liabilities 2010: $24,054Net Assets 2010: $532,3042010Assets 2011: $492,046Liabilities 2011: $34,004Net Assets 2011: $458,0422011Assets 2012: $477,069Liabilities 2012: $59,258Net Assets 2012: $417,8112012Assets 2013: $382,090Liabilities 2013: $81,398Net Assets 2013: $300,6922013Assets 2014: $271,878Liabilities 2014: $62,931Net Assets 2014: $208,9472014Assets 2015: $247,688Liabilities 2015: $4,588Net Assets 2015: $243,1002015Assets 2016: $282,971Liabilities 2016: $25,612Net Assets 2016: $257,3592016Assets 2017: $269,951Liabilities 2017: $68,902Net Assets 2017: $201,0492017Assets 2018: $235,851Liabilities 2018: $109,556Net Assets 2018: $126,2952018Assets 2019: $222,690Liabilities 2019: $143,668Net Assets 2019: $79,0222019Assets 2020: $614,964Liabilities 2020: $74,649Net Assets 2020: $540,3152020Assets 2021: $1,090,041Liabilities 2021: $66,035Net Assets 2021: $1,024,0062021Assets 2022: $1,215,025Liabilities 2022: $66,265Net Assets 2022: $1,148,7602022Assets 2023: $1,281,334Liabilities 2023: $19,264Net Assets 2023: $1,262,0702023Assets 2024: $1,463,033Liabilities 2024: $40,792Net Assets 2024: $1,422,2412024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,463,033
Liabilities$40,792
Net Assets$1,422,241
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth68th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $1,382,2372010Expenses 2011: $1,330,0042011Expenses 2012: $1,019,4862012Revenue 2013: $1,063,608Expenses 2013: $1,160,727Net Income 2013: -$97,1192013Revenue 2014: $929,143Expenses 2014: $1,015,888Net Income 2014: -$86,7452014Revenue 2015: $881,898Expenses 2015: $847,745Net Income 2015: $34,1532015Revenue 2016: $793,888Expenses 2016: $779,629Net Income 2016: $14,2592016Revenue 2017: $682,111Expenses 2017: $790,290Net Income 2017: -$108,1792017Revenue 2018: $735,891Expenses 2018: $797,671Net Income 2018: -$61,7802018Revenue 2019: $641,624Expenses 2019: $694,364Net Income 2019: -$52,7402019Revenue 2020: $1,044,523Expenses 2020: $587,668Net Income 2020: $456,8552020Revenue 2021: $1,240,335Expenses 2021: $766,403Net Income 2021: $473,9322021Revenue 2022: $898,420Expenses 2022: $766,939Net Income 2022: $131,4812022Revenue 2023: $795,016Expenses 2023: $686,984Net Income 2023: $108,0322023Revenue 2024: $969,034Expenses 2024: $815,077Net Income 2024: $153,9572024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$969,034
Expenses$815,077
Net Income$153,957
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 2, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$969,034
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Kfai is a volunteer-based community radio station that exists to broadcast information, arts, and entertainment programming for an audience of diverse racial, social and economic backgrounds. By providing a voice for people ignored or misrepresented by mainstream media, kfai increases understanding between peoples and communities, and fosters the values of democracy and social justice.

KFAI is a volunteer-based community radio station that exists to broadcast information, arts and entertainment programming for an audience of diverse racial, social and economic backgrounds. By providing a voice for people ignored or misrepresented by mainstream media, KFAI increases understanding between peoples and communities, while fostering the values of democracy and social justice.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$896,801$1,073,239▲ $176,438
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$224,240$228,682▲ $4,442
Investments Program Related$56,273$62,081▲ $5,808
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$52,165$40,161▼ $12,004
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$29,536$36,104▲ $6,568
Accounts Receivable$13,593$22,766▲ $9,173
Pledges and Grants Receivable$8,726$0▼ $8,726
Total Assets$1,281,334$1,463,033▲ $181,699
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$19,264$27,540▲ $8,276
Deferred Revenue-$13,252-
Total Liabilities$19,264$40,792▲ $21,528
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,262,070$1,422,241▲ $160,171
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,262,070$1,422,241▲ $160,171
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,281,334$1,463,033▲ $181,699

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$30,737$112,580$143,317
Leasehold Improvements$9,424$23,573$32,997

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$56,273-▲ $6,350-$62,081
2023$50,995-▲ $5,795-$56,273
2022$58,264-▼ $6,787-$50,995
2021$48,505-▲ $10,188-$58,264
2020$44,067-▲ $4,834-$48,505
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Nora DohertyGeneral Manager & ExecutivFT$74,077$74,077

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kevin BarnesPresident
Heather HaynesVice President
Marvin MartinBoard Member
Michael MilliganBoard Member
TJ LarsonBoard Member
Christopher ZimmermanSecretary
Jacque PokorneyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$847,870
Program Service Revenue
$116,716
Investment Income
$4,448
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$362,683
Change in Net Assets
$153,957

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$969,034
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$6,214
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$975,248
Total Revenue per Form 990
$969,034
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$515,342
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$299,735
Total Fundraising Expense$171,263
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$102,499$34,165$34,167$170,831
Fees for Services Other$64,624$32,916$19,578$117,118
Occupancy$54,912$18,304$18,304$91,520
Fees for Services Accounting$41,919$21,352$12,698$75,969
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$44,447$14,815$14,815$74,077
Information Technology$29,231$4,225$4,226$37,682
Other Employee Benefits$17,504$5,833$5,836$29,173
Payroll Taxes$15,392$5,130$5,132$25,654
Office Expenses$15,538$5,042$5,048$25,628
Insurance$13,543$4,515$4,514$22,572
Advertising$18,908--$18,908
Other Expenses$9,936$3,311$3,314$16,561
Depreciation Depletion$7,203$2,401$2,400$12,004
All Other Expenses$4,771$843$844$6,458
Conferences and Meetings$1,757$584$586$2,927
Travel$739$246$246$1,231
Total Functional Expenses$485,265$158,549$171,263$815,077

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$815,077
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$815,077
Total Expenses per Form 990$815,077
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

“Donor (contributing) and volunteer members elect representatives to the Board of Directors on a common ballot.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7B

“Changes to the organizational by-laws require a majority affirmative vote by a quorum of the members on the active volunteer roll.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The audit committee and General Manager review a first draft of the 990. If changes are required, they are made and a second or final draft is presented to the Board of Directors for approval prior to the filing deadline.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“Board members annually review and sign the conflict of interest policy in January of each year. The General Manager then reviews and if there is anyone that has a conflict of interest, the General Manager notifies the Board President.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“There is no compensation for officers, according to the organizational bylaws. Compensation for key positions is determined by reviewing similar salaries of Minnnesota non-profits staff with similar responsibilities and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting annual salary survey.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Governing documents and financial statements are posted on Fresh Air Inc's website. Conflict of interest statements are not posted on Fresh Air, Inc's website, but are available for inspection upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fresh Air Inc
EIN
23-7401827
Phone
6128874343
Address
1808 Riverside Ave Ste 300, Minneapolis, MN 55454

Signing Officer

Name
Nora Doherty
Title
General Manager
Phone
6128874343
Signed
2025-09-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nora Doherty
Formed
1973
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
6
Volunteers
233

Preparer

Firm
Abdo LLP
Address
5201 Eden Ave Ste 250, Edina, MN 55436
Preparer
Steven D Anseth CPA
Phone
9528359090
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Contracted Services: Program service expenses 64,624. Management and general expenses 32,916. Fundraising expenses 19,578. Total expenses 117,118.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“This process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4:

“The endowment exists to fuel the organization's long-term growth and sustainability while serving as a financial backstop in times of uncertainty. It reflects their commitment to strategic investment, operational resilience, and mission continuity.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Community Empowerment & Collective Action: Based in Cedar-Riverside/West Bank - home to the largest Somali community in the U.S. and Minnesota's most culturally diverse neighborhood - KFAI builds community on and off the air. We produce and sponsor arts, entertainment, and cultural events across the Twin Cities, and broadcast in nine languages, with programming led by and for immigrant and underserved communities.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Collective & Reflexive Broadcasting: KFAI is powered by community leaders whose passion bridges cultural and generational divides. Our 24/7 broadcast features 86 shows in 10 languages - 84 produced live and local in-house - alongside community arts, entertainment, and cultural events across the Twin Cities. Nearly half of our programs are led by members of overlapping diasporas and the LGBTQIA2S+ community, making KFAI one of Minnesota's most culturally rich and generationally diverse media outlets.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The endowment exists to fuel the organization's long-term growth and sustainability while serving as a financial backstop in times of uncertainty. It reflects their commitment to strategic investment, operational resilience, and mission continuity.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part V, Line 4:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Donor (contributing) and volunteer members elect representatives to the Board of Directors on a common ballot.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Changes to the organizational by-laws require a majority affirmative vote by a quorum of the members on the active volunteer roll.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The audit committee and General Manager review a first draft of the 990. If changes are required, they are made and a second or final draft is presented to the Board of Directors for approval prior to the filing deadline.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Board members annually review and sign the conflict of interest policy in January of each year. The General Manager then reviews and if there is anyone that has a conflict of interest, the General Manager notifies the Board President.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4There is no compensation for officers, according to the organizational bylaws. Compensation for key positions is determined by reviewing similar salaries of Minnnesota non-profits staff with similar responsibilities and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting annual salary survey.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Governing documents and financial statements are posted on Fresh Air Inc's website. Conflict of interest statements are not posted on Fresh Air, Inc's website, but are available for inspection upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Contracted Services: Program service expenses 64,624. Management and general expenses 32,916. Fundraising expenses 19,578. Total expenses 117,118.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7This process has not changed from the prior year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
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2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$1,463,033
Liabilities
$40,792
Net assets
$1,422,241
Revenue
$969,034
Expenses
$815,077
Net income
$153,957
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.46$0.04$1.42$0.97$0.82$0.15
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.28$0.02$1.26$0.80$0.69$0.11
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.07$1.15$0.90$0.77$0.13
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$0.07$1.02$1.24$0.77$0.47
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.07$0.54$1.04$0.59$0.46
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.14$0.08$0.64$0.69$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.11$0.13$0.74$0.80$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.07$0.20$0.68$0.79$0.11
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.03$0.26$0.79$0.78$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.24$0.88$0.85$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.06$0.21$0.93$1.02$0.09
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.08$0.30$1.06$1.16$0.10
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.48$0.06$0.42$1.02
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.49$0.03$0.46$1.33
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.56$0.02$0.53$1.38