Nonprofit Transparency
DNBRADIO is listener-supported and volunteer-powered. Here is how the station is organized and where donations go.
Mission
DNBRADIO keeps drum and bass live, archived, discoverable, and connected from Denver/Aurora to the global underground. The station has broadcast drum and bass, jungle, and underground music culture since 2003, supporting independent DJs, artists, shows, and archives accessible to the community.
Legal status
| Legal entity name | DNBRADIO |
| Tax status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| EIN | 86-3687262 |
| IRS determination date | June 17, 2022 |
| NTEE classification | A34 — Radio/Broadcasting |
| Location | Denver/Aurora, Colorado |
What donations support
Listener donations cover the monthly operating costs that keep DNBRADIO online. The current monthly cost basis is approximately $271.33.
| Category | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Hetzner | $20.00 |
| SoundExchange | $83.33 |
| Development | $150.00 |
| Software | $8.00 |
| Cloudflare | $10.00 |
| Total | $271.33 |
The quarterly fundraising goal on the homepage reflects three months of these costs.
Donation channels
| Channel | Tax treatment |
|---|---|
| PayPal Donate | Generally deductible as a charitable contribution |
| Patreon | May not be fully deductible if membership benefits are received |
| Merchandise | Purchase, not a donation — not tax-deductible |
Donation receipts
PayPal donors receive an automatic thank-you email with a printable receipt link after each contribution. If you need a corrected receipt or have questions about your donation, please contact us at [email protected].