Support and Sponsor
They're words that you hear often on public radio - and worth saying again: "Thank you for your support!" Millions of listeners across the country sustain public radio. And corporate sponsors, philanthropists and foundations play a key role too.
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Focus on Stations
Member Station Collaborations Make The StateImpact
NPR joined public radio stations in eight states to announce the pilot of a major journalism network covering the impact of state government actions and decisions on citizens and communities. During the two year pilot, the participating stations in each state will pick one topic to report on in-depth. The stations in Ohio and Indiana are already making an impact in education reporting.
Funding Story
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NPR's revenue comes primarily from fees paid by our member stations, contributions from corporate sponsors, institutional foundation grants, gifts from major donors, and fees paid by users of The Public Radio Satellite System. We receive no direct federal funding for operations. The largest share of NPR's revenue comes from program fees and station dues paid by member stations that broadcast NPR programs.