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National Public Radio Inc

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 520907625  ·  Private foundation

National Public Radio Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.4M in grants paid and $392.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 187 individual grants from this funder — $10.5M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$392.2M
Total assets
187
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What National Public Radio Inc funds

National Public Radio Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation.

EducationEnvironment & Conservation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for National Public Radio Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Wbhm
REGIONAL HUB
South Birmingham, AL$970K2020
Kcur-fm
REGIONAL NEWS HUB
Kansas City, MO$713K2024
Kqed Inc
REGIONAL NEWS HUB
San Francisco, CA$574K2022
Kcur-fm
REGIONAL NEWS HUB
Kansas City, MO$527K2023
Kcur-fm
REGIONAL NEWS HUB
Kansas City, MO$516K2022
Kqed-fm
REGIONAL NEWS HUB
San Francisco, CA$497K2024
American Coalition for Public Radio
DIRECT COSTS - GRASS ROOTS LOBBYING
Washington, DC$440K2019
Boise State Public Radio
REGIONAL NEWS HUB & GENERAL SUPPORT
Boise, ID$422K2024
Texas Public Radio
REGIONAL NEWS HUB
San Antonio, TX$352K2024
Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc
REGIONAL NEWS HUB & GENERAL SUPPORT
Hartford, CT$332K2024
Npr International Operations Inc
NONCOMMERCIAL INTERNATIONAL NEWSGATHERING
Washington, DC$325K2024
Npr International Operations Inc
NONCOMMERCIAL INTERNATIONAL NEWSGATHERING
Washington, DC$304K2023
Kqed-fm
REGIONAL NEWS HUB
San Francisco, CA$301K2023
Wbhm-fm
REGIONAL NEWS HUB
Birmingham, AL$270K2024
International Rescue Committee
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$238K2022

National Public Radio Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$440K
2020$1.4M
2022$1.5M
2023$2.6M
2024$4.6M

How to apply for funding from National Public Radio Inc

National Public Radio Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at npr.org.

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Frequently asked questions about National Public Radio Inc

Does National Public Radio Inc accept grant applications?
National Public Radio Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does National Public Radio Inc fund?
National Public Radio Inc's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Wbhm, Kcur-fm, Kqed Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does National Public Radio Inc give in grants?
National Public Radio Inc reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.5M over 187 grants.
Where is National Public Radio Inc located?
National Public Radio Inc is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 520907625.
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About this profile. This page is built from National Public Radio Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with National Public Radio Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.