Klcc Public Radio Foundation

“Each board member is provided a copy of the form 990 for review before it is filed and shall review it. The board may charge a committee of the board to conduct a more thorough review of the form 990. The committee shall report to the board in a timely fashion the results of its review of the form 990.”

“Board members are required to disclose interest that could give rise to conflicts annually. New board members receive training about this. Each board members fills out and signs a form documenting any conflicts annually. Board members also call the board's attention to these conflicts during meetings when and if they arrive.”

“Upon request governing documents will be made available to the public. They are also available on guidestar.”

“The klcc public radio foundation secures vital financial resources and advocates for klcc public radio, enabling the station to fulfill its public service mission across a wide, 100-mile service area around eugene, oregon. This network of 10 non-commercial fm signals serves at least six counties and reaches audiences on-air, online, and on-demand. The foundation's support ensures the delivery of award-winning, multi- media, independent journalism and public affairs programming. Klcc's professional reporters cover local issues and news-including city council meetings, education, the arts, local events, economy, etc.- and deliver expanded content (text, photos, and audio) daily via klcc.org (projected to reach two million viewers this year) and the popular digital newspaper, klcc extra. Klcc is the most listened-to station in the region, serving thousands of oregonians as a primary, trusted source for news. As a charter npr member station, klcc provides essential access to national and international news coverage, completing the comprehensive information service.”

“Volunteers do a broad variety of services including being on the board of directors and executive committee, and assiting with committee work and events.”

“Sustained local news coverage and public affairs - by helping to fund professional journalists, the foundation sustains klcc's commitment to independent, reliable journalism that empowers communities. This investment enables extensive local reporting and in-depth public affairs programming essential for an informed citizenry. Local reporting: professional multimedia journalists ensure comprehensive coverage of diverse local issues (e.g., politics, business, education, environment, emergencies). Content is delivered via air, on-demand platforms, and the klcc extra digital newspaper. Oregon on the record: the daily public affairs program provides insightful, in-depth analysis through interviews with local leaders, officials, and experts on critical regional topics, accessible across multiple media formats.”

“Ensuring program sustainability and modernization - to guarantee the longevity and continuous delivery of klcc's core public service mission,the foundation focused on key finanical and capital investments that secure the future of news and public affairs programming. Program sustainability: the foundation is strategically building financial reserves and assets to ensure the long-term stability and growth of its news departments. Critically, these reserves are planned for use over the next three years to help cover staff salaries, thereby guaranteeing the continuity of quality journalism that strengthens our communities. Furthermore, the foundation maintains and invests resources to generate future income, ensuring dedicated funding streams for subsequent programming needs. Modernized technology:the foundation continued to raise and invest funds through the "amplifying oregon voices" campaign for critical infrastructure and technology upgrades. Maintaining a technologically advanced multimedia studio is crucial to equipping klcc to deliver exceptional service to oregonians via a variety of platforms including video. These capital campaign funds are held and invested at the foundation, with planned equipment and facility upgrades scheduled for use in 2026.”

“Finance and investment committee assume responsibility and they forward their recommendations to the executive committee and then on to the board for their recommendations and formal action.”