Major Donors

At 90.5 the Night, we are more than just a voice on the air — we are your community’s soundtrack, a trusted source for music, news, and community connection.

As a locally owned, listener-powered public radio station, we rely on the generosity of major donors to keep our programming vibrant, independent, and free for all.

Your support ensures that we can continue to amplify local voices, share meaningful music, and bring our community together — on the air, online, and in person.

View WBJB-FM's 2024 Annual Financial Statement.

MUSIC IMPACT

Brookdale Public Radio has been on the air since 1975. The station plays the most new and local music than any other station along the Jersey Shore.

Hosting events like Songwriters On The Beach, and partnering with Split Level Events, Musicians on a Mission, Red Bank Porchfest, and Bayzar Festival.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Each year, the station provides nearly 3,000 on-air announcements for local non-profits free of charge. That courtesy extend to 90.5TheNight.org's Events Page which expands to events of all types.

Each week the station spotlights a non-profit through news stories, website features, and on-air promotions.

Community partners include Red Bank River Center, Asbury Park Museum, Jersey Shore Surfrider Foundation, iCan Bike, The Sandy Hook Foundation, Hazlet's Hope Project and RAINE Foundation.

EDUCATIONAL IMPACT

The station is a hands on learning lab for students. Mentorship students come from the Monmouth County Vocational School District and Brookdale Community College.

Brookdale students are engaged through the Radio & Podcasting Club, internships, and through classroom assignments, learning from industry professionals.