NPR receives $113 million from two donors after federal funding cut

NPR gets $80 million gift from Democratic megadonor in major boost after losing government funding

NPR says it has received $113 million in charitable donations to stabilize operations and invest in digital infrastructure after Congress rescinded federal public media funding.

NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts, including $80 million from Connie Ballmer

NPR said the donation from Ballmer, the largest to the public radio network by a living donor, will help offset the loss of federal funding in 2025.

NPR Receives One of Its Largest Private Donations Ever Amid Federal Funding Cuts

NPR announced $113 million in charitable donations, its largest since 2003, as the public media network navigates the elimination of federal funding by Congress and the Trump Administration.

NPR Receives $113 Million From 2 Donors After Federal Funding Cuts: 'Our Means Must Evolve'

"This remarkable investment will enable NPR to continue to deliver the nation's finest public service journalism," CEO Katherine Maher says

NPR receives $113 million from 2 donors, including Connie Ballmer

Connie Ballmer, a former NPR board member, gave $80 million, the largest gift by a living donor in the organization’s history, NPR said. An anonymous donor gave an additional $33...

NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts

"My hope is that this commitment provides the stability and the spark NPR needs to innovate boldly and strengthen its national network," says Connie Ballmer, who gave $80 million of the $113 million.