NPR FOUNDATION

Washington, DC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
52-1795789
Regional Funder
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Washington, DC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
52-1795789
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1992

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The NPR Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Washington, DC, with a total of $29.4 million awarded in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Total Funding Given

$29.4M

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$16.2M
Median 2nd year grant
$17.3M
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Ellen Carr
Board Member
E
Ellen Hanson
Board Member
G
George McCorkell Plews
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NPR FOUNDATION?
No. NPR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NPR FOUNDATION give?
NPR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NPR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NPR FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $16.2 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NPR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NPR FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $29.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NPR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NPR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NPR FOUNDATION?
NPR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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