FREQUENCIES KUNC Broadcasts on Leadville...... 91.7 Minturn/Vail...... 90.9 Front Range...... 91.5 Morgan County...... 96.7 Boulder...... 102.7 North Park...... 101.3 Breckenridge...... 90.7 Steamboat Springs...... 88.5 Buena Vista/Salida...... 89.9 Sterling...... 90.3 Dillon...... 88.1 Wray...... 93.5 Eagle Valley...... 99.7 Yuma...... 88.3 Estes Park...... 90.7 KJAC Broadcasts on Golden...... 91.7 Grand County...... 91.9 Front Range...... 105.5 Haxtun/Holyoke...... 90.5 Steamboat Springs...... 88.9 Julesburg/Ovid...... 89.1 Breckenridge...... 94.3

Community Radio for Northern Colorado an affiliate of 1901 56th Avenue, Suite 200, Greeley, CO 80634-2950 800.443.5862 kunc.org ANNUAL REPORT | 2018

r3_KUNC-0010-AnnualReport-19 b.indd 1-2 4/23/20 12:35 PM One of the large challenges facing our society is the which are vital to all of us who call Colorado home. Colorado music with an increased presence of CRNC BOARD DEAR FRIENDS, rapidly encroaching “news deserts” i.e. communities At the same time our strategic vision calls on KUNC artists who call Colorado home on the daily playlists. OF DIRECTORS without local news reporting. In Colorado in the to “deepen relationships with existing audiences Our staff also partnered with the Fort Collins Mitzi Moran 2019 has been a year of opportunities and Greeley last few years one out of five newspapers no longer and grow new ones across platforms.” To that end Musicians Association to encourage and support Karl Gills challenges for Community Radio for Northern exist. There are 40% fewer professional journalists we continued the expansion of our community Colorado bands who entered NPR’s Tiny Desk Steamboat Springs working in Colorado than just a decade ago. events where our staff can meet the community to Contest, with a chance to gain national attention. Keith Marsden Westminster Colorado (CRNC). As an organization both were hear differing perspectives. We also expanded our As an organization we are focused on a providing We recognize 2020 offers new opportunities Dani Grant commitment to reporting on digital platforms, along addressed with enthusiasm and a continuing a strong, vibrant and independent news source. and challenges. Please know that as a board of Fort Collins with the strong broadcast schedule. Barbara Dunn This year the CRNC Board of Directors looked to directors and staff we are prepared to address both Fort Collins commitment to serve the community. community needs in developing a strategic vision Relating to the music discovery found on the with a continuing zeal. Bill Kurtz for the future. As adopted, this vision includes Colorado Sound, the Board of Directors approved Greeley WARM REGARDS, KUNC being “The most trusted news leader for a commitment to “Curating the unique musical Geneve Huxley Fort Collins the Front Range, informing, connecting and spirit of Colorado for audiences wherever they Sarah Stokes Alexander representing communities across the region, are—uncovering and re-discovering eclectic music Frisco reflecting and amplifying issues important to them that people actually want to listen to. Distinctively P.S. We are focused on looking forward but can’t help Gary Chappel Denver locally, regionally and nationally—We embrace local creating the sound and feeling of Colorado.” We but notice that next year will mark 20 years since KUNC left the University of Northern Colorado and became an J.P.Moon and give voice to unheard Colorado.” have established a separate set of initiatives to Denver independent community organization. Our strength, accomplish this vision: to engage with the Colorado moving forward, will be the same as it was in 2001. A Steven Summer In 2019 we focused on developing additional Englewood music scene across platforms; to grow by building on wonderfully supportive community of members. Thank you. NEIL BEST BILL KURTZ reporting resources to cover vital issues. In Teresa Valerio Parrot PRESIDENT & CEO BOARD PRESIDENT September we launched a Monday-Thursday Colorado roots; and position for national opportunity. Niwot Vanessa Otero 30-minute news magazine, Colorado Edition, that Working to accomplish these initiatives, the Westminster focuses specifically on reporting on those issues Colorado Sound is building on its commitment to

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r3_KUNC-0010-AnnualReport-19 b.indd 3-4 4/23/20 12:35 PM FINANCIALS AT A GLANCE Thank you to the 16,262 Members who helped KUNC & The Colorado Sound inform, inspire, and strengthen the community through public media! The Colorado Sound: The Sound and Feeling of Colorado 24% Corporate The Colorado Sound furthered its vision to curate the unique musical spirit 18% Support Development & of Colorado for audiences wherever they are and to distinctively create the 73% Member Services 63% Programing & Listener 11% sound and feeling of Colorado. Whether celebrating significant dates like Broadcasting Contributions Grants International Women’s Day with a full day music from female artists, the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 with 24 hours of moon music from every genre 9% Management 2% Other under the sun, or Colorado Day with only Colorado performers all day long, & General The Colorado Sound brought creative and informative programming to its growing audience of music fans. The station deepened its commitment TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL REVENUE to supporting and developing the local music scene by helping several $4,369,501 $5,056,525 Northern Colorado artists record and submit entries to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, and partnered with the Fort Collins Musicians Association on In Tune- A series of conversations about mental health and creatives.

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r3_KUNC-0010-AnnualReport-19 b.indd 5-6 4/23/20 12:36 PM KUNC reporter Michael de Yoanna won a national Murrow Award for an experimental music exhibition featuring music created from investigative reporting for his story on a Denver landlord who hydrographs of Colorado rivers along with conversation about water- KUNC: Committed to being the most refused to rent a space to restaurant owners who are Muslims, and related issues facing our region, and Erin O’Toole hosted a discussion we continued to find ways to engage listeners in live settings. Luke with NPR Public Editor Elizabeth Jensen and Ad Fontes Media Founder trusted news leader for the Front Range Runyon hosted River Voices: The Confluence of Art & Science, Vanessa Otero about NPR’s standards of journalism, and media bias.

KUNC’s commitment to being the most trusted news leader for the Front Range In June, KUNC hosted Science brought more local reporting to our listeners Friday for a live broadcast from our and national recognition to one of our studio, and a sold-out live event at reporters. KUNC launched Colorado Edition, Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder. as a 4-times a week, half-hour, locally Science Friday is just one of the produced news magazine that’s also available national programs that featured as a podcast. Hosted by Erin O’Toole and contributions from KUNC reporters; Henry Zimmerman, Colorado Edition allows many of our reporters and hosts greater opportunity to partner with with other were heard on Morning Edition, organizations to expand our coverage and All Things Considered, 1A, The take a deeper look at the important stories Takeaway, and Reveal. happening in our local communities.

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r3_KUNC-0010-AnnualReport-19 b.indd 7-8 4/23/20 12:36 PM UNDERWRITERS Colorado Ballet Dellenbach Motors Fort Collins Museum of Art Hixon Interiors Loveland Family Dentistry Orthopedic & Spine Center Sonoran Institute UNC - Schulze Speaker Series Colorado Energy Office Dermatology Center of The Rockies Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Houska Automotive Loveland Housing Authority of The Rockies Spellbinders UNC /Greeley Jazz Festival Advanced Medical Imaging Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Colorado Iron & Metal Desk Chair Workspace Fort Collins Nursery Iconergy Loveland Youth Gardeners Outpost Sunsport Steve Ray Law Union Colony Civic Center AEG Presents Denver Caribou Office Colorado New Play Festival Devotchka--Una Volta Tours LLC Fort Collins Symphony IECRM: Independent Macdonald Financial Services Pathways Hospice of Strings Music Festival University of Denver -Sturm Aims Community College Center for Health, Work & Environment Northern Colorado Colorado Water Center Dualtone Records Fortified Collaborations Electrical Contractors Mental Health Connections Summit Stone Health Partners College of Law Alpine Ear Nose & Throat, Inc. Chippers Lanes Peloton Cycles Columbine Health Systems Eagle Chamber of Commerce Front Range Pool Table Company Jax Mercantile Metier Law Firm, LLC Surgery Center of Fort Collins University of Northern Colorado Amara Massage Therapy & Wellness City of Cheyenne - Cheyenne Platte River Half Comcast Ehrlich Toyota Garden City Business Association Johnstown Ace Hardware Minor & Brown Law Swallow Hill Music Association Ute Lodge Amy’s Green Cleaners Civic Center Plymouth Congregational Church Community Foundation of Elderhaus Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado Kaiser Permanente Mishawaka Amphitheatre Tagawa Gardens Vail Health Arc of Larimer County City of Fort Collins - Golf Poudre Pet and Feed Supply Northern Colorado Elevated Sandwiches Golden Poppy Herbs Kilwin’s Chocolates & Ice Cream Moraine Music Ten Thousand Villages Washington’s LLC Arktos Direct Care City of Fort Collins Poudre Valley REA Coopersmith’s Pub and Brewing Elevations Credit Union Google-PHD USAC Lake Dillon Theatre Company Wellness Your Way Festival Climatewise Program Nancy Rebek PR The Colorado Marathon Art On The Rockies Pringles Wine & Spirits Cordillera Property Owners Association Emporium Presents Greeley DDA Larimer Humane Society Whisky X City of Fort Collins Communications Northern Colorado Food Cluster The Cupboard A-Train Marketing Communications Inc. Purvis Gray Thomson, LLP Credit Union of Colorado Estes Park Wedding Association Greeley Museums Larimer Lounge/Lost Lake/Globe Hall Wild Birds Unlimited City of Fort Collins Environmental Northern Colorado Intertribal The Gardens on Spring Creek B.A.S.E Camp CSU College of Business Lawson Adventure Park Reformation Dance Company Services-Recycling Eye Center of Northern Colorado Greeley Stampede Pow-Wow Association, Inc. The Heart Distillery Wilderness Exchange Unlimited Bath Garden Center and Nursery CSU Communications Studies Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad Regis University City of Fort Collins Environmental FC Bikes Griggs Achievement Nuance Chocolate The Imaging Center Wing Shack Beaver Meadows Resort Revolution Markets Services-Air Quality CSU Ethics Colloquium Firefly Handmade Growing Self Counseling & Coaching Lesa Ringkjob Agency Inc. Of Monsters and Mountains The Light Center Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado Better Electric, Inc Rocky Mountain Family Physicians City of Fort Collins Lincoln Center CSU Institute for The Built Environment Fireplace Warehouse Etc. GSG Architecture Levitt Pavilion Off The Hook Arts The Lyric Wonderbound Big O Tires Sandstone Entertainment, Inc City of Fort Collins-Civic Engagement CSU Libraries First National Bank Guaranty Bank & Trust Company Little Theatre of The Rockies Old Firehouse Books The Savory Spice Shop Wunder Health Boulder County Farmers Market Senior Access Points of Larimer County City of Greeley CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital Fiske Planetarium Hank’s Pet Food Lodovran,LLC Old Town Spice Shop The Welsh Rabbit Wyoming Historic Governors’ Mansion BreckCreate Seniors Helping Seniors City of Greeley - Festivals CU Presents Colorado FOCO Cafe Happy Lucky’s Teahouse Lomax Window & Door Co. Open Studios, Inc. The Windsor Gardener YMCA of The Rockies Breckenridge Film Festival Shakespeare Fest Shambhala Center City of Greeley Water Conservation Food Bank for Larimer County Health District of Northern Longmont Museum Opera Fort Collins Town of Frisco Z2 Entertainment Brewster Timber Frame Company David Chase Furniture and Design Shining Mountain Waldorf School City of Longmont Fort Collins Connexion Larimer County Loveland Design Carpet One Opera Fort Collins Guild Tri-State Generation & Transmission Zerorez Northern Colorado Can’D Aid Davinci Sign Systems, Inc. Ski Haus Steamboat Colorado Allergy & Asthma Centers, P. C. Fort Collins DDA High Hops Brewery Loveland Downtown District Opera Steamboat UNC - School of Theatre, Arts & Dance Snowy Range Ski & Recreation Area

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