2019

IMPACT REPORT July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 | 1 COMMUNITY CULTURE YOUR LIFELINE TO AN EVOLVING STATE NATION WORLD

Artwork by Jennifer Halm

2 | CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 | 3 To provide a trusted and OUR MISSION indispensable source of information, music and entertainment, while strengthening the civic and cultural life of the communities we serve.

Our vision is to be the most OUR VISION valued, vital and vibrant service. One that inspires people to look at the world from multiple perspectives and capitalizes on emerging opportunities to serve our audience and engage our communities.

1 | CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 | 2 TOGETHER WE ARE In our 40th year, CapRadio made a major announcement about our future, PUBLIC RADIO revealing that we are in the midst of planning a move to downtown Sacramento. “This state-of-the-art headquarters will soon be a destination that will add vitality to our city’s heart,” said Sacramento City Councilmember Steve Hansen. “As a CapRadio member, I’m elated to see the station put roots in our central city, As the listener-supported, NPR-member station serving California’s Capital which is at the crossroads of state and local news. Public radio continues to Region, Central Valley and Sierra Nevada, CapRadio is focused on discovering be the cornerstone of an informed public, and this new headquarters will be a and sharing insights and perspectives that enable our communities to navigate beacon of civic engagement for the community.” life with confidence. To meet this commitment, we rely on the generosity of people who believe that public radio is a cause worth supporting — for current As we progress through our 40th year, we find ourselves poised to expand and future generations. and evolve the news, music and events that have become the cornerstones of our communities — all because of your ongoing support and appreciation of Reflecting on the past year — and the historic milestone of serving our CapRadio. As we look forward, we are both grateful and humbled at being in members and the public for 40 years — we have come so far since our first a position to play such an important role in our communities, and we plan to broadcast on April 2, 1979. Now, as an anchor organization for this region, continue serving you many years into the future. we take pride in serving our audiences by creating meaningful interactions wherever they are, however they want to engage with us. Through broadcast radio, live streaming, podcasts, digital communities, live experiences and more, we play a central role in our communities by providing a sense of place and connection. Last year, we continued to discover and tell in-depth, regional stories that resonate with our audiences, including coverage of the midterm elections, Camp Fire, Stephon Clark police shooting, state’s uninsured in the Uncovered RICK EYTCHESON California series, and homelessness and housing crisis. We also launched the environmental podcast YosemiteLand, which examines the impact of tourism on President and General Manager the national park, and healthcare podcast Rural Suicide, which explores the high rate of suicide in Amador County and how residents are trying to address it.

3 | CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 | 4 AUDITED FINANCIALS Sources of Support* JUNE 30, 2019 Individual Support $6,124,690 Grants $1,557,096 Corporate Support $3,097,973 Other Gifts $3,645,579 Statement of Financial Position $3,460,382 $11,139,093 CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS Expense Allocations*

$8,217,160 Programming $7,284,794 NET ASSETS Marketing $1,150,924 $1,681,649 $2,921,933 Development $1,848,743 CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL LIABILITIES General & Administration $1,380,029

*Excluding in-kind contributions

5 | CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 | 6 5-Year Revenue & Expenses Trend 5-Year Membership Trend

16 Million 37,000 70%

36,000 65% 14 Million 60% 35,000 55% 34,000 12 Million 50% 33,000 45% 32,000 10 Million 40%

31,000 35%

8 Million 30,000 30% 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Revenue All Members

Expenses Percentage of Members Giving Monthly

7 | CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 | 8 MAJOR SUPPORTERS

BENEFACTORS PRODUCER’S James L. and ANNOUNCER’S Pamela M. Henderson CIRCLE CIRCLE Marilyn E. McCurdy CIRCLE and Peter M. Barry $20,000+ $5,000+ Tom and Carol McGurk $2,500+ Ijaz S. Jamall, Ph.D. Richard and Kate Kenny Ann Bailey Lura Meyer Glenn Bisquera Dennis Kemmerer Joyce S. Ratner Linda Brandenburger Carl A. and Ruth G. Blank and Chris James W. Kirstein Susan E. Miller Spanos Earthbound Alan J. and Madeline A. Clement J. Kong Expeditions Inc. Brattesani David and Laurie James E. Burton Patricia Marsh-Levin Jenna Clemens Richardson Susan C. Caldwell PRESIDENT’S Theodore H. and Darell J. Schregardus CIRCLE Richard and Maisie Sheila Cardno and Kim Kathleen McCade Conrad Ian P. Simmons Silvers $10,000+ Malcolm M. McHenry, James W. Moor Donald Dorfman Buzz and Jan Howard Dickstein and M.D. Wiesenfeld Jeannine English Diane K. Plumlee and Soyla Fernandez Jeanne M. Oster Richard A. Droese Michael van den Akker William H. Green, M.D. Jeff B. Yee and Douglas Hodell Susan K. Edling United Way California Steven V. Gregorich, Propp, Christensen, Raymond Porter Caniglia LLP Capital Region Ed. D. and Lari Stefan Mary C. Fallon and James R. and Lance Berquist John and Lynn Hancock Laura C. Putnam Marcine Friedman Lois A. Hoeffel Robert A. and Shirley E. Hazel J. Gordon Rosenberg Nancy Lawrence Tim S. Hallinan, M.A. Andy Rumer Susan McClatchy Eileen M. Heaser John Schafer, M.D.

9 | CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 | 10 PRODUCER’S CIRCLE MEMBER TOWER CIRCLE MEMBER CARL AND SUE MILLER DRS. JOHN AND LOIS CROWE

Carl and Sue Miller, married for 53 years, share a Shankar Family TOWER CIRCLE In the early to mid-1970s, John and Lois Crowe put mutual devotion to their synagogue, years of nurturing Charitable Fund $1,500+ hours upon hours into research in a lab at UC Davis. neighborhood triplet kids and a longstanding infatuation During this time, the only public radio they had was a Thomas and Hedda with the Chicago Cubs. Weaving through those years, in Ruth Alexander nascent KQED in San Francisco, and their colleague Smithson the background, has been a radio tuned to a Ezra A. and Beulah had to hold a radio up and out towards the Bay Area to public radio station. Martha C. Stiles Amsterdam get a signal. Once CapRadio came to Sacramento, they celebrated “No more relying on the wind!” On CapRadio’s very first day on-air, April 2,1979, Carl Walter J. and Ann Jeff and Lisa A. Bader tuned in from his desk at work, the California Department Cassidy Stone They have been dedicated listeners and donors in the Paul N. and Constance of Social Services, absorbing hours of classical pieces. decades since. What’s different today from those early Melody P. Tate Theone Batterson Later, when the station started broadcasting jazz, he days of public broadcasting is how they consume news enjoyed that, too. Eventually, the addition of a news Steven B. Tokevich Robert L. and Susan N. and music programming, now expanding their listening station rounded out his listening. Tony Tsai, M.D. and Benedetti habits to include streaming. Above all, it’s the news Julie L. Steiner, M.D. Richard and Lynn L. coverage that keeps the couple listening every day. What I love about public radio is you get Bergquist long-form news that might take five or Timothy and Susan Nowhere else do you get a half-hour Wilson Norma D. Brink six minutes to cover in the context of the interview with newsworthy figures,” greater community or nation. It has more Brian J. Witt and Vivian Teresa D. Brown John said. “It’s even-handed, with Long meaning than one independent event.” Stephanie K. Brown, thoughtful and insightful analysis of the Roger Young and M.D. issues of our day.” Sharon Ball Sue has also faithfully listened since CapRadio’s first Daniel Brunner day, enjoying its classical music. CapRadio’s classical Jay L.M. and Carri And there’s the emotional attachment to certain public Nicholas F. and Debra programming is reminiscent of her rich childhood Cummings Ziegler radio voices that have made an impression on the L. Burnett experience at the Chicago Symphony, where the Crowes, as well. John can effortlessly tick off the names Combined Federal conductors and musicians explained more than they Max and Brookes C. of so many NPR stars through the years: Bob Edwards, Campaign - would in a typical concert. Together they mirror Byrd Carl Kassel, Nina Totenberg, Cokie Roberts, Scott Simon. Sacramento CapRadio’s philosophy about the importance of music Brent W. Callis “The news hosts tend to stick around for long periods and and its vital role in keeping us balanced amid the Sacramento Region become friends,” John said. “We’re sorry to see them go relentless stream of harsh news. Relying on it when Community Foundation Virginia L. Carder when that time comes, as it must, and we still miss them.” they need time to relax and forget about the hard Christopher R. and parts of the day. Veronica G. Carloni

11 | CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 | 12 LEGACY CIRCLE MEMBER MARCIA A. HILLARY, PH.D.

Margaret Carol-Brown, Pamela Eibeck and Jose Hermocillo and Denise C. Manker and Tracy Rodgers and Philip A. and Jan C. Michael S. and Emily G. Marcia Hillary made California her home when she Ph.D. William Jeffery Valerie Hawkins John Blubaugh Richard Budenz Stohr Willis moved from the east coast for graduate school, John J. and Suzanne Thomas E. and Connie Bruce Hester and Roberta A. Marlowe, Jan and Karin Rosati Peter D. and Stephanie Donald A. and Gloria studying psychology at UC Davis. Leaving behind her Casazza L. Elmore Elfrena Foord Ph.D. Symes J. Yost public radio station of WFCR, she found a new home Martin B. and Lois Ann with CapRadio. Ernest L. and Olene C. Randall J. Enstrom Debra A. Horney, M.D. David M. Martin Rosenberg Fred A. and Nancy Consolidated Even though she doesn’t “know a ton about music,” Chard William and Theresa F. Joshua M. Horowitz Kristen L. Martin and Jeffrey S. Rosenthal Teichert Communication Foundation classical music has stuck with her through the years. Bradley E. Chipps, M.D. Ezaki and Patti J. Baggett Wilford W. Middleton, Alan M. Roth David and Barbara L. “I wake up, take the dog out, go to the gym, come Jr. Tigert Fidelity Charitable back home…and Kevin is on! Whenever I’m in the car, Jim Collin Ken and Sally W. J. L. Hushbeck Christopher L. Russell Gift Fund KXPR is on!” Barbara Colton Freedlander Harold V. Jacobs and Kenneth C. and and David Camozzi Kathryn J. Tobias Cassandra Mennemeier Since her early days of listening, Marcia decided that if F. Craig Conrath, M.D. Jeffrey Y. and Margot K. Cecilia Delury Cindy Schorzman Keith and Cassandra P. she was going to listen, she was going to find ways to and Brooke L. Walker, Fulmer James B. Jones, DVM Frank and Elizabeth A. Underwood Michael O. Selby donate. About six years ago, when she was completing APN Nadell A. Gayou Meyer Ronald J. Vargas Alex and Ronda Klistoff her living trust, she decided to include CapRadio in her Mimi Miller Francis A. Sheehan and Drs. John and Lois Randy and Patricia M. William J. and Jane Paula W. Huber Drs. Geerat J. and estate plan. When asked why donating to public radio Crowe Getz Beth A. Mullen Edith Z. Vermeij was important to her, Marcia explained: O’Green Koenig George L. Siller and Bradley and Marcy Raminder and Roger B. and Judith Lawrence A. and Juliana M. Morotti Brian and Karen F. Daniel Amardeep Gill Beverly D. Mullnix Vikstrom Value. Putting my money toward Kohlmeier Claudia A. Simpson something that has something for me. I Lisa De Amicis and Carl and Stacy Gould Martin E. Kohlmeister Todd A. and Tammy Rick and Marny J. Thomas S. Nesbitt, Murray Stanley E. and Blanche Wasserman get back what I give. CapRadio serves James and Patricia Margie and Ralph C. Skubic the community…it brings us classical, M.D. Grieshop Susan R. Oie Howard S. and Laurie Koldinger David and Judy Smith jazz, news.” Patti L. Donlon Ann F. Haas, M.D. Jay C. Piercy Webb Philip and Carol L. Laird Kathryn R. Smith Roger A. and Carol W. Tom and Beverly K. Hall Carole Pirruccello Tom Weborg and As a legacy donor, “It was more about preserving Dreyer John and Debbie Lewis Carol Sonik Sandra Singer something that might go away if it’s not supported – Warren and Nancy J. Matthew W. Powell classical music could fade if it’s not available to people. Mark Drobny Charles A. and Dore Miles A. Stern and Diana Weghorst Hardaker And I want my legacy gift to help support it.” Now she Lindquist Nikolas C. Rechtiene Harriet A. Steiner Robert M. and Nancy James H. and Darby is enjoying her retirement to the fullest with CapRadio Theresa A. Harvath, Irvin and Linda B. and Kristina Launey Conner Earl Williams at her side as she travels, plays with her goldendoodle, Ph.D. Lownes runs half-marathons, knits, meditates or does yoga.

13 | CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 | 14 LEGACY CIRCLE Our Legacy Circle recognizes those who have included CapRadio or the CapRadio Endowment in their will or estate plan. We are honored to have earned their support as they help build a bridge from one generation of public radio listeners to the next.

Clayton W.* and Patricia J. Bonstetter Sheila Cardno and Charley Cross and Lois Engel* Elaine M.* Abrams Kim Silvers Julie L. Greene Russell Bowlus and Rick L. and Linda Laird Dorrit E. Ahbel, M.D. Naomi B. Kalman Christopher and Sterling Dalatri Eytcheson Janet L. Carr Roberta T. Anderson Linda Brandenburger Richard and Myra Davis Marlene A. Ferrero John W. and Sarah P. Thom and Elizabeth Norma Brink Dolores De Carli Jaye Floyd* Carroz Atkins Barbara J. Brown James L. and Kathleen Fr. J. Patrick Foley Susan V. Carson Linda A. Atoms* M. Deeringer Donald W. Brown* Hoshi Fujioka Shirley B. Carter Harris Ault* Tom and Sandra Denny Jeanne Brown Thomas L. Gentry* Frank and Pennie L. Ann L. Baer* Charles and Marian Dan and Rhea* Brunner Chwalowski Henry A. Goodman Derby Jarrod Baniqued Richard K. Buell* Douglas Clark* Judy R. Guinn Lonnie and LeeAnn James Barnhart* Charles E.* and James A. and Janet A. Dickson Jim and Cathy Patrick and Elizabeth Phoebe* Burdg Collins Haagen-Smit William J. and Jonaca Bell Nicholas F. and Debra Richard and Maisie K. Driscoll John and Kara Halligan Barbara and Bruce Berg L. Burnett Conrad Michael B. Duncan (in Edwin H. Harper* Robert C. Bielenberg George Calderon and Franklyn R. Cook honor of William Clark*) Dave Harzoff Sharan Fleming Phyllis J. Bokan* Leigh Coop and Patricia D. Elliott* Polly Caple Peter Feeley

15 | CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 | 16 LEGACY CIRCLE (CONT.) LEGACY CIRCLE MEMBER JOHN KUSTER

Paul W.* and Barbara Anna K. Kuhn, Ph.D. Robert Michael Viswanath B. Rao and Joanne I. Shields Richard D. Tierney* John Kuster “never met a stupid person who listened M.* Haugland Montgomery Katheryn Small to NPR.” It’s partly why he’s been listening all these John L. Kuster Pat Slife Steve and Barbara years. The self-described news junkie and jazz lover Mia K. Hershiser Richard Morrison Joyce Ratner Tincher Laureen Landau* Howard Slyter and spent nearly 35 years on the road as a long-haul trucker. Bruce Hester and Barbara Mortkowitz Helen Renken* Marjorie Ginsburg Miles J. Treaster* Susan C. Levitsky He spent 33 of those years with his late wife Patty Elfrena Foord Barbara Murphy Ronald and Karen Curtis C. Sproul Randy Triezenberg and Arthur R. Lillicropp alongside him. Before her passing, Patty taught him Marcia A. Hillary, Ph.D. Ritchey Mark Viviano William T. Murray* Charlotte S. Starn* humility and honesty, especially through her four-year Alistair and Linda Logie James and Gretchen L. Ellen Robinson Shirlee Tully battle with cancer. And, according to John, public radio Larry P. Myers* Luella Steil* Hinerman Romulo I. and taught him a lot, too. Jan and Karin Rosati Sandy Underwood Roseanne M. Lopez Patricia Nickelson* Kurt W. Steiner Amos K. Hobby* Chris Russell and David Wayne G. Vasey* Terri Lyn Malmgren Kenneth B. and Sue T. Peter Steinmetz It gave me a new understanding, a new Roger N. Hoffman Camozzi Noack Frank G. Washington perspective. Where else am I gonna hear Maria A. Mange* Donald P. Stephenson Pat Hopper Inderjit K. Rye this stuff? Now multiply that by a thousand. Jill North Mary Tobias Weaver Patricia Marsh-Levin Stephen and Patricia Edward F. Huntley Gordon Salter* This is what NPR does…what CapRadio Barbara O’Connor Stoltz Ruth Ann Werner Jack and Ann Martin does; introduces you to wild, varied Susan Irene* Maya Sands Mabel L. Pachl* Jan Summers Lita Whitesel Diane McCall* cultures all over the world. It fulfills me.” Julia L. Jenness Matthew and Christine Ella Patricks Thomas D. Swift* Martha V. Wooldrik Sara and Mark F. Saul Nowadays, the doting grandpa volunteers at Big Trees Scott C. Jones McCarthy Benjamin L. Perry* Donna R. Tabaie Joel S. and Louise State Park. He meets people from all over the world. Bill and Julia Schaw Forrest and Patricia Zimmerman Jim and Marilyn Roland H. Pesch and Jacqueline Taber He sees bears from his backyard. He has a thirst for Junod Edward W.* and McCurdy Kathleen Rosskopf Anonymous (16) knowledge, a deep love of jazz and an appreciation for Eleonora W.* Schlies Harry and Polly* Tarbell David D. Kassler public radio that leaves its trail all over the United States Steve McDonald James Pettit* Asterisk (*) denote those David and Patti Edith Darknell Taylor and Canada. He is also a member of the CapRadio Alex Kelter and who have passed. Marjorie McGranahan* Robert Poeschel and Schwartz Legacy Circle. Maryann Misenhimer Dale Terry and Annette Barbara Gardner Kennett and Cassandra Nikhil and Anjulika Wimmer Earning the support of John is a big deal. “I don’t give Mead B. Kibby* and Mennemeier Souki Carol Powell Sharma money easily. CapRadio is something I believe in. It Nancy Turner Robert G. Thompson Raymond C. Miller Susan D. Prince enriches my life. But I get back so much more than what The Honorable Byron John L. Thorstenberg* Edward J. Kilmartin IV I put in.” Mimi Miller Sharon Raney D. Sher and Mrs. Linda Hildegard M. Thurn* Dr. Candy Klaschus B. Sher

17 | CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 | 18 CAPRADIO GRANT CORPORATE Nobel Learning Save the Redwoods ENDOWMENT SUPPORT SUPPORT Communities League $10,000+ $15,000+ $15,000+ Old Sugar Mill SBL Entertainment Porter Scott Attorneys Sierra College Regional Water Sierra Nevada Brewing The Acton Family Foundation The CapRadio Endowment, now totaling nearly Amador Council of Comcast Cable Guild Mortgage Authority Company The California Endowment Tourism Communications $2 million, is a permanent, self-sustaining funding Haggin Museum River City Bank Stanislaus County The California Health Care Foundation Boutin Jones Attorneys Consolidated Environmental source with the sole purpose of advancing the mission Harris Center for the Robert And Margrit at Law Communications Resources The California Wellness Foundation Arts Mondavi Center for the of CapRadio. We sincerely thank those who have Brookfield School Crocker Art Museum The James Irvine Foundation Kitchen Mart Inc. Performing Arts - Stoel Rives LLP contributed $10,000 or more to the Endowment Cal Fire CSU Global UC Davis The Overlook Foundation Laser & Skin Surgery Suncrest Bank during their lifetime or through a Legacy Gift. Sacramento Municipal California American Delfino Madden Center of Northern Sutter Health Water O’Malley Coyle & California Utility District UC Davis Koewler Sac Natural Foods Phyllis J. Bokan* William T. Murray* Sacramento California Family Lasher Elk Grove Health System Region Community Fitness Dignity Health - Subaru Co-Op Donald W. Brown* Richard W. and Judith University of Foundation St Joseph’s Medical B. Osen Capital Network Mansour’s Oriental Sac Region Community Sterling A. Dalatri Center Nevada Reno Asterisk (*) Solutions Rug Gallery Foundation Gordon Salter* University of the Steven and Sandra denote those who Downey Brand LLP Sacramento Capitol Beer and Tap Mattress Recycling Pacific Mcgeorge Felderstein David Scheuring have passed. Credit Union Room European Sleep Design Council School of Law Susan Irene* Luella Steil* Sacramento State City of Sacramento Five Star Bank Modesto Irrigation Valley Solar Department af Utilities District College of Business Mead B. Kibbey* and Harry and Polly Tarbell* Golden 1 Credit Union Administration Western Health Nancy Turner Clippercreek Monterey Bay Miles J. Treaster* Green Acres Nursery & Advantage Aquarium Sagora Senior Living Laureen Landau* Supply

19 | CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 CAPRADIO IMPACT REPORT 2019 | 20 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAIR SECRETARY DIRECTORS Soyla Fernandez Toby Marsh President/CEO Chief Patient Care Ruth Blank & FOUNDER Meg Arnold Fernandez Government Services Officer Retired/Writer Barbara O’Connor, Principal GSD Consulting Solutions LLC UC Davis Medical Ph.D. Center Chair VICE CHAIR Lisa Bader Theresa Frei California Emerging CEO & Founder CEO Christopher Russell, Kim Silvers Technology Fund Birthday Butler Sutter Medical J.D. President Foundation/Sutter Attorney/Partner Director Silvers HR, LLC Lorelei Bayne Physician Alliance Stoel Rives California Conservation Vice Chair Corps Board Department of Theatre Robert Hansen Marjorie Solomon, PAST CHAIR Student Representative and Dance Sacramento Ph.D., MBA Former AARP National California State Associate Director Todd Murray, J.D. Board member State Attorney University, Sacramento Imaging Research Center Law Offices of Todd Retired Professor Nick Burnett, Ph.D. Emeritus Sacramento Stacy Hayano Professor of Psychiatry A. Murray, Inc. of Communications Senior Associate Vice California State State Associate Dean UC Davis College of Arts & President University, Sacramento Letters California State Lisa Woodard-Mink TREASURER University, Sacramento Executive Director of Bill Yee Andrea Clark Advancement Services, President, CEO Partner Erica Manuel Stewardship, and Western Contract Downey Brand Erica L. Manuel CEO & Planned Giving Executive Director California State Roger Dreyer, Esq. Institute for Local University, Sacramento Attorney/Partner Government Dreyer Babich Buccola Carri Ziegler Wood Campora, LLP Senior Vice President Lucas Public Affairs

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