Civic Intelligence

Kser Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 91-1642834

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Apr 26, 2025

Organization Profilewww.kser.org
2623 Wetmore AveEverett, WA 98201

(425) 303-9070

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

37th percentile

-2.5%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

44th percentile

-1.5%

Faster asset growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

53rd percentile

5.1%

Faster revenue growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Down

$492,869

Down $7,571 (-1.5%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$487,961

Down $8,554 (-1.7%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$4,908

Up $983 (+25%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue68th percentileNet Margin37th percentile

Revenue

Up

$347,103

Up $16,738 (+5.1%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$355,657

Up $68,741 (+24%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$8,554

Down $52,003 (-120%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth44th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $389,959Liabilities 2011: $148,208Net Assets 2011: $241,7512011Assets 2012: $1,041,190Liabilities 2012: $1,725Net Assets 2012: $1,039,4652012Assets 2013: $908,022Liabilities 2013: $5,705Net Assets 2013: $902,3172013Assets 2014: $711,371Liabilities 2014: $6,018Net Assets 2014: $705,3532014Assets 2015: $562,348Liabilities 2015: $5,566Net Assets 2015: $556,7822015Assets 2016: $552,261Liabilities 2016: $10,724Net Assets 2016: $541,5372016Assets 2017: $499,413Liabilities 2017: $14,770Net Assets 2017: $484,6432017Assets 2018: $471,885Liabilities 2018: $12,523Net Assets 2018: $459,3622018Assets 2019: $436,655Liabilities 2019: $10,943Net Assets 2019: $425,7122019Assets 2020: $520,221Liabilities 2020: $7,941Net Assets 2020: $512,2802020Assets 2021: $483,447Liabilities 2021: $9,895Net Assets 2021: $473,5522021Assets 2022: $457,400Liabilities 2022: $4,334Net Assets 2022: $453,0662022Assets 2023: $500,440Liabilities 2023: $3,925Net Assets 2023: $496,5152023Assets 2024: $492,869Liabilities 2024: $4,908Net Assets 2024: $487,9612024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$492,869
Liabilities$4,908
Net Assets$487,961
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth53rd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $285,965Expenses 2011: $363,983Net Income 2011: -$78,0182011Revenue 2012: $1,186,339Expenses 2012: $376,671Net Income 2012: $809,6682012Revenue 2013: $283,976Expenses 2013: $417,994Net Income 2013: -$134,0182013Revenue 2014: $302,636Expenses 2014: $506,548Net Income 2014: -$203,9122014Revenue 2015: $258,924Expenses 2015: $404,528Net Income 2015: -$145,6042015Revenue 2016: $297,830Expenses 2016: $313,075Net Income 2016: -$15,2452016Revenue 2017: $269,132Expenses 2017: $326,026Net Income 2017: -$56,8942017Revenue 2018: $298,884Expenses 2018: $324,165Net Income 2018: -$25,2812018Revenue 2019: $290,976Expenses 2019: $324,626Net Income 2019: -$33,6502019Revenue 2020: $375,719Expenses 2020: $289,499Net Income 2020: $86,2202020Revenue 2021: $266,818Expenses 2021: $305,646Net Income 2021: -$38,8282021Revenue 2022: $292,744Expenses 2022: $313,828Net Income 2022: -$21,0842022Revenue 2023: $330,365Expenses 2023: $286,916Net Income 2023: $43,4492023Revenue 2024: $347,103Expenses 2024: $355,657Net Income 2024: -$8,5542024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$347,103
Expenses$355,657
Net Income-$8,554
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 26, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$347,103
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To enrich our community through local, independent public radio and other services dedicated to arts, education, ideas, and civic engagement.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$496,515$487,961▼ $8,554
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$170,690$221,233▲ $50,543
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$218,981$215,031▼ $3,950
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$110,588$55,722▼ $54,866
Intangible Assets$983$883▼ $100
Total Assets$500,440$492,869▼ $7,571
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,925$4,908▲ $983
Total Liabilities$3,925$4,908▲ $983
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$496,515$487,961▼ $8,554
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$500,440$492,869▼ $7,571

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$1$745,329$745,330
Buildings$149,309$88,810$238,119
Leasehold Improvements$65,721-$65,721
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Eric Fetters-WalpPresident
Ashley McDonaldBoard Member
Isaah CrowsonBoard Member
Joe CunninghamBoard Member
Lindsay FrallicBoard Member
Michelle DietzBoard Member
Tom ClendeningGeneral Manager
Keasha GarnerSecretary
Erin MonroeTreasurer
Lisa UtterTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$313,948
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$547
Other Revenue
$32,608
All Other Contributions
$282,578
Change in Net Assets
$-8,554
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$208,529
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$147,128
Total Fundraising Expense$53,686
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$57,040$4,074$20,371$81,485
Occupancy$38,424$2,745$13,723$54,892
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$31,500$10,500$10,500$52,500
Insurance$21,036--$21,036
Payroll Taxes$9,200$657$3,286$13,143
Information Technology$5,982$427$2,137$8,546
Other Expenses$3,026$8,375$2,615$8,375
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,488-$4,488
Office Expenses$2,951$211$1,054$4,216
Depreciation Depletion-$4,057-$4,057
Fees for Services Management-$3,011-$3,011
All Other Expenses$1,758--$1,758
Advertising$1,195--$1,195
Royalties$389--$389
Total Functional Expenses$263,426$38,545$53,686$355,657
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
KSER Foundation
EIN
91-1642834
Phone
4253039070
Address
2623 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA 98201

Signing Officer

Name
Lisa Utter
Title
Treasurer
Phone
4253039070
Signed
2025-04-26
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lisa Utter
Formed
1994
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
2
Volunteers
100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Section VI, Line 6

“KSER members are individuals who make a donation of 35 or more to the KSER Foundation or who volunteer at least 32 hours in any one year. Everyone is encouraged to donate, but only those who give at this level are eligible to vote in the annual elections for board members or approve changes to the KSER Foundations governing documents.”

Form 990, Part I, Section VI, Line 11B

“Copies of the 990 were distributed to all board members. The documents were then reviewed with supporting information at a regular board meeting. Official action was taken by the board to approve the submittal of the 990.”

Form 990, Part I, Section VI, Line 19

“The KSER Foundation contains a public file in its reception area where key documents, including the 990, are available for public review. Copies of documents are provided upon request. In addition, governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are posted on KSERs website KSER.org. Monthly financial statements are distributed at each board, executive, and finance meetings, as applicable.”

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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$492,869
Liabilities
$4,908
Net assets
$487,961
Revenue
$347,103
Expenses
$355,657
Net income
-$8,554
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.00$0.49$0.35$0.36$0.01
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.50$0.00$0.50$0.33$0.29$0.04
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.46$0.00$0.45$0.29$0.31$0.02
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.48$0.01$0.47$0.27$0.31$0.04
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.52$0.01$0.51$0.38$0.29$0.09
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.44$0.01$0.43$0.29$0.32$0.03
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.47$0.01$0.46$0.30$0.32$0.03
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.50$0.01$0.48$0.27$0.33$0.06
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.55$0.01$0.54$0.30$0.31$0.02
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.56$0.01$0.56$0.26$0.40$0.15
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.71$0.01$0.71$0.30$0.51$0.20
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.91$0.01$0.90$0.28$0.42$0.13
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.04$0.00$1.04$1.19$0.38$0.81
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.39$0.15$0.24$0.29$0.36$0.08