Nonprofit · EIN 47-5351161
REAL WAVES RADIO NETWORK
Tax-exempt · DENTON, TX 76201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $52,895 | $40,155 | $12,740 | $41,961 | $0 | $41,961 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $55,041 | $43,892 | $11,149 | $29,232 | $11 | $29,221 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $31,562
- Program service revenue
- $34,101
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$9,302
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$3,466
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $355
- Occupancy
- $21,918
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,002
- Other expenses
- $16,880
- Program services (functional)
- $60,527
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $29,232
- Total assets, end of year
- $41,961
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $41,961
- Cash, savings and investments
- $26,704
- Gross receipts
- $73,267
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Salisbury | Chair | 10 | $0 |
| Sashenka Lopez | Vice Chair | 10 | $0 |
| Rachel Weaver | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Ashley Bender | Secretary | 8 | $0 |
| Michael Munywoki | Finance & Accounting | 5 | $0 |
| Paul Slavens | Announcer | 1 | $0 |
| Topher Jones | Program Webpage Management | 3 | $0 |
| Erin Findley | Ideator | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Salisbury | Chair | 7 | $0 |
| Sashenka Lopez | Vice Chair | 7 | $0 |
| Rachel Weaver | Treasurer | 7 | $0 |
| Ashley Bender | Secretary | 6 | $0 |
| Michael Munywoki | Finance & Accounting | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Slavens | Announcer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Topher Jones | Program Webpage Management | 2 | $0 |
| Erin Findley | Ideator | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 317 S ELM ST, DENTON, TX 76201-6013
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 317 S ELM ST, DENTON TX 76201
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Peter Salisbury, 615 W Parkway St, Denton TX 76201
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Michael Munywoki, Finance & Accounting
- Phone
- (214) 208-6462
- Website
- www.kuzu.fm
Mission
Operating a low-power FM community radio station.
Program accomplishments
- We broadcast 24/7 - terrestrially in Denton, TX, and digitally worldwide, featuring programming that is curated by the community.Expenses $40,155
- We organize and host community events that also support our fundraising and increase awareness of our cause.Expenses $15,342
- We sell merchandise at events to increase awareness of our cause, and we provide merchandise gifts to subscribed monthly donors.Expenses $5,030
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 | Not 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
- 47-5351161
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A3)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $41,961
- Income (IRS master file)
- $73,267
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $52,895 | $40,155 | $41,961 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $55,041 | $43,892 | $29,232 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Peter Salisbury | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: PETER J SALISBURY | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Peter Salisbury | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 47-5351161).
Questions about REAL WAVES RADIO NETWORK
- What is the EIN of REAL WAVES RADIO NETWORK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REAL WAVES RADIO NETWORK is 47-5351161.
- Is REAL WAVES RADIO NETWORK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to REAL WAVES RADIO NETWORK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REAL WAVES RADIO NETWORK 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 REAL WAVES RADIO NETWORK 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 REAL WAVES RADIO NETWORK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of REAL WAVES RADIO NETWORK?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Peter Salisbury.
- Who are the officers and directors of REAL WAVES RADIO NETWORK?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does REAL WAVES RADIO NETWORK have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $52,895, expenses of $40,155 and total assets of $41,961 at year end.
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