Public Radio, Inc.

What Public Radio, Inc. does

Public Radio, Inc. is a private nonprofit Florida corporation founded in 1985 by Gordon and Earlyne Lund, operating two listener-supported Christian radio stations: WAPN 91.5 FM (Word and Praise Network) in Holly Hill, Florida covering Volusia County at 1800 watts, and WAPB 91.7 FM (Word and Praise Broadcast) in Madison County, Florida at 300 watts. Both stations broadcast 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in stereo, delivering Gospel programming, worship services, and a weekday live prayer line service (Monday through Friday at 12:00 PM) that allows listeners to call in and speak with pastors or ministry members. The station distributes content beyond its FM coverage area through a web-based listen player on wapn.net, a native iOS mobile app, and integration with the TuneIn streaming platform, enabling global audience reach.

The core technology stack is conventional FM broadcasting augmented with internet streaming infrastructure; there is no proprietary AI or data platform. The organization is family-controlled, with founder Gordon Lund's daughter Machelle L Vallance serving as President since 2005 following her father's passing, accompanied by a small board (Yvonne McCutchen, Nancy Mather, Tim Vallance). The team comprises approximately 14 employees, including engineering and on-air production roles.

The business model is listener-supported nonprofit broadcasting. Revenue is generated through individual donations (collected via online portal, mail, text-to-give at 801801, and Venmo @wapn915), underwriting from local churches and businesses, and program service fees. Specific pricing, revenue figures, and financial disclosures are not publicly available. Primary customer segments are Volusia and Madison County community members seeking faith-based programming, local churches and ministries using airtime for outreach, and a globally distributed online listening audience.

Name

Public Radio, Inc.

Legal name

Public Radio, Inc.

Website

https://wapn.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public Radio, Inc. is a private nonprofit Florida corporation operating two listener-supported Christian FM radio stations — WAPN 91.5 FM and WAPB 91.7 FM — serving Volusia and Madison County communities with 24/7 Gospel programming, a live prayer line, and global online streaming via web, mobile app, and TuneIn.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Radio Broadcasting (MPAIAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Religious/Faith-Based Radio Networks (MPABABAC)

Keywords

• Community radio broadcasting
• Religious radio programming
• Gospel music broadcasting
• Noncommercial radio stations
• Christian radio network

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Public Radio, Inc. operates two non-commercial Christian radio stations — WAPN 91.5 FM (Word and Praise Network) broadcasting 1,800 watts from Holly Hill, Florida, and WAPB 91.7 FM (Word and Praise Broadcast) broadcasting 300 watts from Madison County, Florida — both airing Gospel/Christian programming 24/7. The stations are supplemented by an online streaming player, iOS mobile app, TuneIn presence, and a live weekday Prayerline call-in service for listeners. Programming is supplied by local pastors, churches, and ministries, with listener donations funding operations.

Product overview

Public Radio, Inc. operates WAPN 91.5 FM (Word and Praise Network) and WAPB 91.7 FM (Word and Praise Broadcast) as non-commercial Christian community radio stations. WAPN 91.5 FM launched in 1985 with 1800 watts covering Volusia County, Florida, while WAPB 91.7 FM launched in 2005 with 300 watts serving Madison County. The stations provide 24/7 Gospel programming including the Prayerline service (weekday midday phone-based prayer), and distribute content via mobile app, online streaming, and TuneIn platform for global reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WAPN 91.5 FM (Word and Praise Network) Non-commercial Christian radio station broadcasting Gospel programming 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1,800 watts from Holly Hill, Florida, serving Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Flagler, New Smyrna Beach, and surrounding Volusia County. Targeted at local Christian listeners, churches, and ministries.
• WAPB 91.7 FM (Word and Praise Broadcast) Second non-commercial Christian radio station broadcasting Gospel programming 24 hours a day at 300 watts from Madison County, Florida. Targeted at Madison County Christian listeners and ministries seeking broader local reach.
• Prayerline

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• SermonAudio: Digital platform aggregating Christian sermons and teaching content; competes for the same faith-based audience and donor attention as WAPN's programming, especially among online listeners.

Direct peers

• Relevant Radio: Catholic-talk and Christian-content radio network operating a portfolio of FM stations; comparable as a multi-station religious broadcaster with prayer and teaching programming.
• WAY-FM Media Group: Noncommercial Christian music and teaching radio network operating multiple FM stations across the U.S.; directly comparable format and listener-supported nonprofit model.
• VCY America: Listener-supported Christian radio network with multiple FM stations and online streaming; similar faith-based format and donation-driven revenue model to WAPN.
• Moody Radio: Nonprofit Christian radio network operated by Moody Bible Institute; comparable as a listener-supported religious broadcaster with a multi-station footprint and digital streaming.
• CSN International (Calvary Satellite Network): Noncommercial Christian radio and satellite network broadcasting teaching and music programming; comparable as a faith-based multi-platform audio broadcaster.
• Bott Radio Network: Operates a national network of Christian teaching and music FM stations; comparable to WAPN/WAPB as a multi-station Christian radio broadcaster reliant on listener support and church underwriting.

Broad incumbents

• iHeartMedia: Largest U.S. radio broadcaster with national digital reach; relevant as a broad incumbent that competes for the same local ad budgets and digital listening hours in Florida markets.
• Educational Media Foundation (K-LOVE & Air1): Operates the largest U.S. noncommercial Christian radio networks (K-LOVE, Air1) with hundreds of FM signals and streaming; relevant broad incumbent for format and donor-supported model.
• Salem Media Group: Publicly traded multimedia company operating Christian and conservative-talk radio stations nationwide; relevant broad incumbent that shares the religious radio advertising and programming space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wapn915fm
• Facebookfacebook.com/wapnfm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/public-radio-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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