Nonprofit · EIN 20-2398484
STARTREE107
Also known as KOCI Radio
Tax-exempt · COSTA MESA, CA 92627
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $100,679 | $115,967 | -$15,288 | $44,888 | $2,426 | $42,462 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $111,092 | $103,584 | $7,508 | $57,874 | – | $57,874 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Program service revenue
- $100,679
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $33,359
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $855
- Occupancy
- $54,053
- Printing, publications and postage
- $269
- Other expenses
- $27,431
- Program services (functional)
- $62,660
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $57,874
- Total assets, end of year
- $44,888
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,426
- Net assets, end of year
- $42,462
- Cash, savings and investments
- $43,140
- Gross receipts
- $100,679
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENT KAHLEN | CEO | 0 | $0 |
| SQUIRE BURKE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| MARIE CASE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENT KAHLEN | CEO | 68 | $30,466 |
| SQUIRE BURKE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| MARIE CASE | DIRECTOR | 8 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 485 E 17TH ST STE 370, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-4725
- In care of
- % EDWARD VOCCIA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
- 350 University Ave, Suite B-4, Costa Mesa CA 92627
- Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
- Barry Jorgensen, 485 E 17th Street, Suite 370, Costa Mesa CA 92627
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BRENT KAHLEN, CEO
- Phone
- (949) 675-5778
- Website
- kociradio.org
- Return prepared by
- SQUIRE S BURKE INCOME TAX SVC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-2398484 or by the name STARTREE107.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO USE OUR UNIQUE POSITION AS AN ALTERNATIVE BROADCASTER TO OFFER LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS, ENVIROMENTAL GROUPS, ADVOCATES, EVENT PLANNERS AND OTHERS ACTIVE IN THE FIELD AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GREATER PUBLIC EXPOSURE THAN THEY MIGHT ORTHERWISE RECEIVE THROUGH EXISTING COMMERCIAL MEDIA.
Program accomplishments
- PROMTOTION OF CONCERT EVENTS, WORKING WITH SUNDRY LOCAL ENVIROMENTAL AND CIVIC GROUPS TO FURTHER PROMOTE THESE AND OTHER BENEFICIAL PUBIC EVENTS FOR WHICH WE HAVE PROVIDED FREE COVERAGE.Expenses $33,886
- PROMOTION OF QUALITY MUSIC BROADCASTING TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PROMOTE LOCAL CIVIC FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS.Expenses $28,774
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-2398484
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $44,888
- Income (IRS master file)
- $100,679
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $100,679 | $115,967 | $44,888 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $111,092 | $103,584 | $57,874 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $107,801 | $101,202 | $50,366 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2007 Officer: Barry Jorgensen | December 31, 2007 | ≤ $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 20-2398484).
Questions about STARTREE107
- What is the EIN of STARTREE107?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STARTREE107 is 20-2398484.
- Is STARTREE107 tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to STARTREE107 tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STARTREE107 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 STARTREE107 due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did STARTREE107 last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of STARTREE107?
- The 990-N for 2007 names Barry Jorgensen.
- Who are the officers and directors of STARTREE107?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does STARTREE107 have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $100,679, expenses of $115,967 and total assets of $44,888 at year end.
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