NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts

Apr 16

NPR | April 16, 2026

NPR received $113M in donations—$80M from Connie Ballmer—to boost digital innovation after federal funding cuts, though leaders say it won’t fully offset ongoing financial challenges. Read full article.

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