THE FRIENDS OF PUBLIC RADIO ARIZONA (FPRAZ) ENSURES THE FUTURE VITALITY AND EXCELLENCE OF OUR COMMUNITY'S PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS, KJZZ 91.5 AND KBAQ 89.5, AND BROADENS THEIR SUPPORT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.7M
+20.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.6M
-0.1% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.8M
-0.1% YoY
About Friends of Public Radio Arizona
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Public Radio Arizona is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in TEMPE, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5.6M. Net investment income was $392K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,691,843 | $8,864,505 | $7,510,291 |
| Revenue | $8,137,844 | $7,838,413 | $7,440,783 |
| Expenses | $6,600,908 | $6,497,597 | $7,419,815 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $391,596 | $148,012 | $-67,642 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kjzzkbaq (through Maricopa Community Colleges) ($5,567,408), Sun Sounds ($17,237).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KJZZKBAQ (THROUGH MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES) TEMPE, AZ | FUNDING FOR PUBLIC RADIO TO ENSURE THE FUTURE VITALITY AND EXCELLENCE OF PUBLIC RADIO. | $5,567,408 |
| SUN SOUNDS TEMPE, AL | AUDIO ACCESS FOR PRINT INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. | $17,237 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA PASTORI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $140,999 |
| ADRIANE YOUNGBLOOD | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STACY MENDEZ | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| GLENN WIKE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LIBBY GOFF | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PALLAV ACHARYA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RITA BOSTICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GAIL BRADLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRYAN DARBY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH GARCIA | DIRECTOR (THRU 2/24) | 1 | — |
| MISTIE HAGUE-WEISHAAR | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| AMY HEISLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL HICKMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JON HOBAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER HOLSMAN TETREAULT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETTY HUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| D'ANGELO JOHNSON | DIRECTOR (THRU 7/23) | 1 | — |
| ESHE PICKETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HOPE SHARETT | DIRECTOR (THRU 6/24) | 1 | — |
| KATE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN SLOAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALEC THOMSON | DIRECTOR (THRU 1/24) | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN WEBER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA WORDEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends of Public Radio Arizona?
Friends of Public Radio Arizona is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in TEMPE, AZ. It holds $10.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Friends of Public Radio Arizona?
As of 2024, Friends of Public Radio Arizona holds $10.7M in total assets with $8.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $5.6M in 2024.
Where does Friends of Public Radio Arizona operate?
Friends of Public Radio Arizona has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona.
What size grants does Friends of Public Radio Arizona award?
In 2024, Friends of Public Radio Arizona awarded 2 grants totaling $5.6M — an average of about $2.8M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Friends of Public Radio Arizona's EIN?
Friends of Public Radio Arizona's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0579687. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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