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Iowa Public Radio reported $10.2 million in revenue and $10.0 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $71.67 went to program services, $12.07 to management and general costs and $16.26 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 93.1% of the total. Government grants made up 10.5%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $225,481 (Executive Director). 3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 32% between FY2021 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $10MFor context, the median across 876 covered arts, culture & humanities charities: $79.98 programs, $13.89 management, $6.13 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $10MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 71.7% | 78.5% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.1% | 13.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 16.3% | 6.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.17 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 93.1% | 57.5% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 10.5% | 1.7% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 1.9% | 20.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $225,481 | $385,706 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.25% | 2.03% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 16.8 | 36.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 18 of 18 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseIowa Public Radio IPR operates a statewide public radio network with a total of 27 stations serving more than 205,000 listeners with news alternative music and classical music - and thousands more through our podcasts website newsletters and apps. IPRs combined radio groups serve rural and urban Iowa touching all of Iowas 99 counties. IPR news and talk shows inform with reporting that is balanced intelligent respectful and intriguing. IPR hosts two locally produced talk shows including Talk of Iowa which offers a mix of regular guests newsmakers and interesting Iowans to talk about art…
IPR music programs enrich lives by bringing the best of classical performances to a broader audience and showcasing emerging artists on Iowas music scene. IPRs Classical service enriches the cultural life of Iowans and supports Iowas cultural institutions by extending their reach. IPRs Studio One service is Iowas premier resource for essential new music. IPR is an important player in Iowas music scene and an essential partner for organizations and institutions
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Director Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $198,295 | $0 | $27,186 | $225,481 |
| Director of Finance and Operations Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $131,596 | $0 | $14,503 | $146,099 |
| Director of Development Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $113,295 | $0 | $13,033 | $126,328 |
3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Iowa Public Radio (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $383K (Part IX, line 5).
5 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b18 · 18 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 582
- Volunteers Part I, line 62
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| ZLR Ignition Advertising and Media Management | $147,484 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 1 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
37 private foundations reported grants to Iowa Public Radio totaling $310K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
Correct a figure or respond
Every number above is copied from Iowa Public Radio's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Iowa Public Radio, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 Iowa Public Radio spent in FY2025, $71.67 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Iowa Public Radio's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Iowa Public Radio reported that 71.7% of its $10.0 million in expenses went to program services, 12.1% to management and general and 16.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Iowa Public Radio pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Iowa Public Radio reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $225,481, for the role of Executive Director (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Iowa Public Radio get its money?
Of $10.2 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 93.1% came from contributions and grants (including 10.5% from government grants) and 1.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Iowa Public Radio a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 20-4227123 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202631079349300403 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202500179349300610 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202441349349306269 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202331329349308688 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202241169349301984 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 20-4227123: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.