Association of Independents in Radio

Association of Independents in Radio

500 Fashion Ave., Fl 8
New York, NY 10018
(917) 588-0848
Website: https://airmedia.org

Contact:
Keisha Salmon
Executive Director
keisha@airmedia.org

Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1988
Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2020
Number of sponsored projects: 4

Fiscal sponsorship fee:
An active AIR membership ($100) is required for the Fiscal Sponsorship program.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Aligned mission values
  • Minimum budget: AIR typically requires projects to have a budget of at least $10,000.

Types of projects or services we sponsor:

  • Arts and culture: Independent audio producers, projects, podcasters.

Services we offer projects:

  • Auditing
  • Bookkeeping/accounting
  • Organizational development
  • Receiving property and stock donations
  • Tax reporting
  • Other: AIR Fiscal sponsorship offers numerous services to a project, including administrative support, web presence, accounting, grant/donor management, and project guidance.

Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:

  • Model A, Direct Project
  • Model C, Preapproved Grant Relationship

Org description
AIR is a vibrant community of audio producers, journalists, podcasters and entrepreneurs dedicated to advancing independent media. Founded in 1988, AIR fosters collaboration, innovation, diversity, and sustainability within public media and other organizations. Its members include seasoned professionals and emerging talents united by a passion for authentic storytelling and a commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices through advocacy, training programs, and networking opportunities. As a catalyst for change, AIR members continue to shape the landscape of the audio industry.