Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National Public Radio Inc.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $52,290
- Typical grant
- $26,145
- A realistic first ask
- About $26,145, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 122 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $11.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.2M | $52K | 2 |
| 2023 | $5.1M | $32K | 3 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Katherine R MaherPresident & ceo
- Jennifer FerroChair
- Catherine LeveneVice chair
- Milena AlbertiDirector
- Matthew BarzunDirector
- Scott DonatonDirector
- Stephen GeorgeDirector
- Debbie HiottDirector (from 11/24)
- Rachel HubbardDirector
- Paul HuntonDirector (from 04/25)
- Myrna JohnsonDirector
- Leroy KimDirector
- Joanna Jo LambertDirector
- Margaret LowDirector
- John McginnChair, npr foundation board
- Rc McbrideDirector
- Sarah MorrisDirector (from 01/25)
- Maria O'maraDirector
- Tina PamintuanDirector
- Elise PeppleDirector (to 03/25)
- Erika Pulley-HayesDirector
- Mike SavageDirector
- Judith SeguraDirector
- Shawn TurnerDirector (from 11/24)
- Howard L WollnerDirector
- Neal ZuckermanDirector (to 11/24)
- Edith ChapinActing cco & svp, news & editorial
- Daphne KwonChief financial officer/treasurer
- Michael SmithChief marketing off. (to 03/25)
- Elizabeth A AllenChief legal officer/gc/secretary
- Christopher NelsonSvp, technology operations
- Leora HanserChief dev'l officer (to 03/25)
- Keith WoodsChief diversity officer (to 05/25)
- Christopher TurpinChief of staff (to 12/24)
- Gemma HooleySvp, member partnerships
- Isabel LaraChief comm. officer (to 04/25)
- Marta Mclellan Ross - Vp ofPol. & rep. then svp gov eff. 01/25
- Darryl WalstonInt. cpo/svp, people team
- Julie ParrInt. chief dev'l officer
- Elisabeth LangSr. director & asst. treasurer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Public Radiowpln | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating support | $26K |
| Wkno | Cordova, Shelby County | General operating support | $26K |
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