If you are not yet a member, it’s your turn… and we hope that you will put your money where your heart is! Please CLICK HERE for our secure online donation page, or call us at 541-790-KRVM (5786) 8AM-5PM Monday – Friday.
Details about the loss of Corporation for Public Broadcasting grants, and the impact on KRVM:
What happened? Congress voted to “claw-back” $1.1 billion in funding that was already appropriated for CPB for use the next two fiscal years, that was to have been distributed to more than 1300 local public stations, plus NPR and PBS. Federal support of public broadcasting started in 1967, and has been continuous with bi-partisan support until now.
How much is KRVM losing in grant funding? We received $186,784 from CPB during our Fiscal Year 2025, which ended June 30th. We anticipated a similar grant amount each year moving forward, but we are now slated to received ZERO CPB funding for FY26 and FY27.
Where are the sources of KRVM funding, and what does/did CPB grant funding cover locally? KRVM has revenue from three main sources: Private memberships (40%), Business Underwriting (40%), and CPB Grants (20%). CPB funding is used to defray general operating expenses (tower site leases, equipment purchases and maintenance, electricity, engineering expenses, etc.), and cover what would otherwise be losses operating transmitters in Oakridge, Florence, and Reedsport/Coos Bay. One main purpose of CPB funding is to ensure that rural areas have coverage to receive local emergency alerts and other timely community information. Rural areas are not served reliably by commercial radio stations, due to the population base being too small to profitably operate.
How can KRVM replace that funding and maintain current levels of service, and operation of six transmitters? The majority of the increased local funding will need to come from individual member donors. Currently, less than 10% of the listening audience financially supports the radio station. To completely replace the lost funds would require membership participation by approximately 15% of listeners. An increase in Business Underwriting could also replace a small portion of the grant funds, but there are practical limitations on the amount of underwriting that can be aired on a given day.
How can the local communities served by KRVM help? Current members can keep giving (perhaps increasing the amount of each donation), listeners who are not yet members can begin contributing, and everyone who benefits from and enjoys KRVM programming can recruit new listeners and members for the station by spreading the word and encouraging donations.
Reasons to support KRVM 91.9 FM:
KRVM members are a surprisingly small but incredibly vital group of people who make it possible for us to continue broadcasting – we literally cannot do it without YOU! Members represent less than 10 percent of our daily audience, but your financial contributions represent the single largest share of our funding.
It is easy to feel powerless in this ever-changing world. You can make a positive impact for yourself, your family, and your community by supporting KRVM with your contribution.
KRVM Public Radio is for ALL PEOPLE! We plan to continue making the world a better place one song at a time, and we hope you will help us achieve that for years to come. Please encourage friends and family to join, too!
YOU make a REAL difference. As a member of the KRVM family, your donations show that you value Public Radio and are committed to keeping KRVM on the air.
KRVM believes in REAL local voices, and content decisions made by REAL humans – Thanks to your support, every word you hear on the air – and every programming decision – comes directly from a REAL, local volunteer, staff member, or student.
KRVM provides REAL TIME on-air alerts and community engagement. Through PSAs and emergency notifications, we let you know what is happening in our broadcast area right NOW. Whether it’s a community event, an evacuation warning, information about services available from a local non-profit group, or simply the weather, KRVM keeps all our listeners informed.
KRVM believes in REAL variety, including the rich assortment of artists and genres in our Adult Album Alternative offerings each weekday, plus nearly 40 specialty programs featuring our volunteer DJs sharing their knowledge and love of an astounding selection of music every evening and all weekend long. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion remains a priority, and we prove it every day.
KRVM teaches REAL skills. The unique learning environment KRVM provides to our student broadcasters teaches valuable electronic media expertise, builds confidence, and strives to broaden appreciation of music. KRVM provides a hands-on vocational experience that benefits students in class and beyond.
Your support of KRVM fosters good in the community, increases the safety and wellbeing of our listeners, provides non-traditional learning opportunities for high school students – and helps us all cope with the world around us. You can make a REAL impact – right here, right now – by renewing your membership today. Your direct, local support is more critical than ever.
Thanks to you, we are able to provide a quality, REAL listening experience that truly does make the world a better place, one song at a time.