Well Told Grants

Nonprofits / District of Columbia

Who funds National Public Radio (NPR)?

Washington, District of Columbia

3 private foundations reported grants to National Public Radio (NPR) in Washington, District of Columbia totaling $1.0 million across 3 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation, with $1.0 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund National Public Radio (NPR)

All 3 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation
New York · 2024
General donation1$1.0 million
Farrington Foundation
New Jersey · 2025
Unrestricted general1$10,000
John & Mildred Holmes Family Foundation
Texas · 2024
General charitable purposes1$5,000

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds National Public Radio (NPR)?

Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation, Farrington Foundation and John & Mildred Holmes Family Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does National Public Radio (NPR) get from foundations?

$1.0 million in 3 reported grants from 3 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Other funded organizations in Washington