What is National Public Radio's mission?

NPR's mission is to collaborate with member stations to cultivate an informed public, fostering deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas, and cultures. The organization produces, acquires, and distributes programming that upholds the highest standards of public service in journalism and cultural expression.

How does NPR distribute its content?

NPR distributes programming through its network of member stations across the United States. The organization provides satellite interconnection for the entire public radio system, enabling member stations to make local stories national, national stories local, and global stories personal.

How large is NPR as an organization?

NPR operates with 1,383 employees and manages $407.6 million in assets with $325.2 million in annual revenue. Founded in 1971, the organization has grown into a major independent nonprofit media entity serving millions of Americans daily.

What types of programming does NPR support?

NPR produces and distributes news journalism, cultural programming, regional news hubs, specialized climate coverage, and noncommercial international newsgathering. The organization supports member stations with grants for regional and local coverage while maintaining highest standards in content quality.

National Public Radio Inc

Washington, DC · Founded 1971

Independent nonprofit media organization creating informed public through journalism and cultural programming

Primary audience

National public

Work area

Public broadcasting

Topic

Journalism media

Contact

John F Lansing

Website Contact

About Organization

National Public Radio produces, acquires, and distributes programming that upholds highest standards in journalism and cultural expression. Founded in 1971, NPR operates with 1,383 employees, managing $407.6 million in assets with $325.2 million in annual revenue. Through its network of member stations, NPR makes local stories national, national stories local, and global stories personal.

What They Focus On

Public Journalism

Creating informed public through programming that upholds highest standards in journalism and cultural expression

Network Leadership

Distributing content through member stations making local stories national and global stories personal

Member Support

Advocating for shared interests and providing satellite interconnection for entire public radio system

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$325.2M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$407.6M

+0% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	—	—	—	—
2023	$325,227,715	$314,895,343	$407,574,541	1,383
2022	—	—	—	—
2022	$302,474,004	$315,777,079	$388,515,133	1,508
2021	—	—	—	—
2021	$305,638,035	$307,065,838	$409,698,714	1,388
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$288,067,110	$271,150,184	$423,960,780	1,308
2019	$277,605,127	$291,733,617	$392,176,596	1,307
2018	$277,707,916	$272,720,119	$374,768,060	1,335

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Content Creation

Produce and acquire programming upholding highest journalism and cultural expression standards
02

Network Distribution

Distribute content through member station network via satellite interconnection system
03

Local Integration

Enable member stations to make national stories local and global stories personal
04

Member Support

Advocate for shared interests and provide grants supporting regional and specialized journalism

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by National Public Radio Inc

Member Station Network

Distributing programming through member stations making local stories national and global stories personal

Cultural Programming

Producing cultural expression content that upholds highest standards of public service

Climate Coverage

Funding specialized journalism on climate issues and environmental topics for public awareness

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind National Public Radio Inc.

John F Lansing

President & CEO (To 04/24)

Full-time

Compensation: $562,689

Michael Smith

Chief Marketing Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $381,751

Anya Grundmann

SVP, Prog. & Aud. Dev'l (To 01/24)

Full-time

Compensation: $381,081

Edith Chapin

Acting Cco & SVP, News & Editorial

Full-time

Compensation: $376,401

Leora Hanser

Chief Development Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $354,699

Christopher Nelson

SVP, Technology Operations

Full-time

Compensation: $344,187

Selyn Hong

Chief People Officer (To 01/24)

Full-time

Compensation: $331,248

Keith Woods

Chief Diversity Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $319,379

Gemma Hooley

SVP, Member Partnerships

Full-time

Compensation: $307,889

Christopher Turpin

Chief Of Staff

Full-time

Compensation: $292,397

Isabel Lara

Chief Communications Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $279,387

A Rima Deal

Director (To 11/23)

2 hrs/week

Fred Dust

Director (To 11/23)

2 hrs/week

Katherine Maher

President & CEO (From 03/24)

Full-time

Leroy Kim

Director (From 11/23)

2 hrs/week

Matthew Barzun

Director (From 11/23)

2 hrs/week

Nico Leone

Director (To 11/23)

2 hrs/week

Rachel Hubbard

Director (From 02/24)

2 hrs/week

Shawn Turner

Director (From 02/24)

2 hrs/week

Steven Inskeep

Sr. Host

Full-time

Compensation: $503,042

Michel Martin

Sr. Host

Full-time

Compensation: $479,284

Nancy Barnes

Former Officer

Compensation: $476,126

Peter Sagal

Host

Full-time

Compensation: $443,371

Rachel Martin

Host

Full-time

Compensation: $425,187

Scott Simon

Sr. Host

Full-time

Compensation: $419,455

Joel Sucherman

Former Officer (See Sched. O)

Full-time

Compensation: $301,058

Will Lee

Former Officer

Compensation: $284,119

Michael Beach

Former Officer (See Sched. O)

Full-time

Compensation: $270,559

Stacey Foxwell

Former Officer (See Sched. O)

Full-time

Compensation: $258,409

Deborah Cowan

Former Officer

Compensation: $254,529

Emily Littleton

Former Officer

Compensation: $244,008

Danette Zaghari-Mask

Dep. General Counsel & Asst. Sec.

Full-time

Compensation: $205,216

Milestones

1971

NPR Founded

1971

Established as independent nonprofit media organization with public service mission

2018

Network Expansion

2018

Operating with 1,335 employees and $277.7 million budget serving member stations

2022

Peak Employment

2022

Reached maximum workforce of 1,508 employees producing national programming

2023

Current Operations

2023

Operating with $325.2 million revenue and 1,383 employees serving nationwide network

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Elizabeth A Allen Chief Legal Officer/Gc/Secretary 40.00 hrs/week · $357,453

Daphne Kwon CFO/Treasurer 38.97 hrs/week · $230,023

Elisabeth Lang Sr. Director And Asst. Treasurer 20.00 hrs/week · $206,660

Catherine Levene Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Elise Pepple Director 2.00 hrs/week

Erika Pulley-Hayes Director 2.00 hrs/week

Howard L Wollner Director 2.00 hrs/week

Jeffrey A Sine Chair (To 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week

Jennifer Ferro Chair (From 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week

Joanna Jo Lambert Director 2.00 hrs/week

John McGinn Chair, Npr Foundation Board 2.00 hrs/week

Judith Segura Director 2.00 hrs/week

Margaret Low Director 2.00 hrs/week

Maria O'Mara Director 2.00 hrs/week

Mike Savage Director 2.00 hrs/week

Milena Alberti-Perez Director 2.00 hrs/week

Myrna Johnson Director 2.00 hrs/week

Neal Zuckerman Director 2.00 hrs/week

Rc McBride Director 2.00 hrs/week

Scott Donaton Director 2.00 hrs/week

Stephen George Director 2.00 hrs/week

Tina Pamintuan Director 2.00 hrs/week

Daphne Kwon CFO And Treasurer

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$6.7M

Highest Paid

$611K

John F Lansing

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John F Lansing	President & CEO (To 04/24)	$562,689	$47,921	$610,610	38.97
Steven Inskeep	SR. Host	$503,042	$46,601	$549,643	40
Michel Martin	SR. Host	$479,284	$41,794	$521,078	40
Peter Sagal	Host	$443,371	$47,516	$490,887	40
Nancy Barnes	Former Officer	$476,126	$7,086	$483,212	—
Scott Simon	SR. Host	$419,455	$41,219	$460,674	40
Rachel Martin	Host	$425,187	$25,127	$450,314	40
Michael Smith	Chief Marketing Officer	$381,751	$47,220	$428,971	39.97
Anya Grundmann	SVP, Prog. & Aud. DEV'L (To 01/24)	$381,081	$42,149	$423,230	40
Edith Chapin	Acting CCO & SVP, News & Editorial	$376,401	$34,444	$410,845	39.97
Elizabeth A Allen	Chief Legal Officer/Gc/Secretary	$357,453	$43,193	$400,646	40
Leora Hanser	Chief Development Officer	$354,699	$21,044	$375,743	38.08
Christopher Nelson	SVP, Technology Operations	$344,187	$30,869	$375,056	40
Keith Woods	Chief Diversity Officer	$319,379	$47,782	$367,161	40
Selyn Hong	Chief People Officer (To 01/24)	$331,248	$21,957	$353,205	39.97

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John F Lansing	President & CEO	$549,701	$40,551	$590,252	38.97
Steven Inskeep	SR. Host	$490,881	$41,307	$532,188	40
Michel Martin	SR. Host	$444,416	$41,513	$485,929	40
Peter Sagal	Host	$436,962	$41,516	$478,478	40
Nancy Barnes	SVP, News & Editorial	$415,987	$36,390	$452,377	39.97
Scott Simon	SR. Host	$409,037	$41,538	$450,575	40
Rachel Martin	Host	$426,467	$23,225	$449,692	40
Michael Smith	Chief Marketing Officer	$383,464	$32,422	$415,886	39.94
Anya Grundmann	SVP, Programming & Audience DEV'L	$370,709	$36,787	$407,496	40
Elizabeth A Allen	Chief Legal Officer/Gc/Secretary	$373,890	$21,178	$395,068	40
Deborah Cowan	Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer	$362,627	$30,742	$393,369	38.88
Jonathan D Hart	Former Officer	$382,115	—	$382,115	—
Christopher Nelson	SVP, Technology Operations	$347,238	$30,287	$377,525	40
Will Lee	COO (Through 08/23)	$350,123	$12,521	$362,644	40
Keith Woods	Chief Diversity Officer	$310,352	$40,129	$350,481	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Steven A Inskeep	Host, Morning Edition	$488,667	$32,047	$520,714	40
Jonathan D Hart To 103120	(Former) Chief Legal Officer/Gc/SEC	$443,991	—	$443,991	—
Scott Simon	Senior Host, Weekend Edition	$408,303	$33,222	$441,525	40
Peter D Sagal	Host, Wait Wait Don'T Tell Me	$393,350	$34,105	$427,455	40
John F Lansing	President & CEO	$396,557	$19,877	$416,434	38.98
Michael Smith	Chief Marketing Officer	$396,343	$19,865	$416,208	39.97
Michel Martin	Host, Morning Edition	$378,723	$34,219	$412,942	40
Rachel Martin	Host, Morning Edition	$386,090	$15,587	$401,677	40
Nancy C Barnes	SVP, News & Editorial Director	$366,665	$27,316	$393,981	39.98
Deborah A Cowan	CFO & Treasurer	$341,346	$24,619	$365,965	38.92
Anya G Grundmann	SVP, Prog & Audience DEV	$328,334	$30,662	$358,996	40
Thomas R Hjelm To 22821	(Former) Chief Digital Officer	$352,875	$2,243	$355,118	—
Keith M Woods	Chief Diversity Officer	$276,387	$33,621	$310,008	40
Carrie Storer To 33122	Chief Human Resources Officer	$285,380	$21,399	$306,779	39.98
Elizabeth A Allen	Chief Legal Officer/Gc/SEC	$289,698	$15,709	$305,407	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jonathan D Hart To 103120	Chief Legal Officer/Gc/SEC	$535,282	$23,079	$558,361	40
Steven A Inskeep	Host, Morning Edition	$456,492	$31,977	$488,469	40
John L Lansing	President & CEO	$466,256	$18,785	$485,041	39
Nancy C Barnes	SVP, News & Editorial DIR.	$449,217	$15,440	$464,657	39.9
Scott Simon	Host, Weekend Edition	$426,296	$31,035	$457,331	40
Peter D Sagal	Host, Wait Wait Don'T Tell Me!	$397,003	$29,824	$426,827	40
Redacted For Security	International Correspondent	$385,738	$18,970	$404,708	40
Thomas R Hjelm To 22821	Chief Digital Officer	$384,939	$18,452	$403,391	39.9
Anya C Grundmann	SVP, Programming & Audience Develop	$378,074	$24,041	$402,115	40
Deborah A Cowan	CFO & Treasurer (Sch O)	$374,049	$26,274	$400,323	38.8
Michel Martin	Host, Weekend All Things Considered	$367,450	$28,379	$395,829	40
Margaret G Goldthwaite To 3520	(Former) Chief Marketing Officer	$335,510	$8,974	$344,484	—
Michael Lutzky To 6120	(Former) VP, Business Development	$312,000	$14,952	$326,952	—
Gemma Hooley	SVP, Member Partnership	$310,297	$16,387	$326,684	39.9
Carrie Storer	Chief Human Resources Officer	$311,787	$10,037	$321,824	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jarl Mohn	Npr President & CEO (To 10/14/19)	$569,392	$30,110	$599,502	39.5
Jarl Mohn	Npr President & CEO (To 10/14/19)	$569,392	$30,110	$599,502	39.5
Jonathan D Hart	Chief Legal Officer, Gc, S	$496,010	$32,492	$528,502	40
Jonathan D Hart	Chief Legal Officer, Gc, S	$496,010	$32,492	$528,502	40
Steven A Inskeep	Host, Morning Edition And Up First	$478,232	$36,964	$515,196	40
Steven A Inskeep	Host, Morning Edition And Up First	$478,232	$36,964	$515,196	40
Loren A Mayor	President, Operations (To 3/15/2020)	$458,239	$35,564	$493,803	40
Loren A Mayor	President, Operations (To 3/15/2020)	$458,239	$35,564	$493,803	40
Peter D Sagal	Host, Wwdtm	$445,943	$36,964	$482,907	40
Peter D Sagal	Host, Wwdtm	$445,943	$36,964	$482,907	40
Scott Simon	Host, We And Up First	$440,950	$36,964	$477,914	40
Scott Simon	Host, We And Up First	$440,950	$36,964	$477,914	40
Nancy C Barnes	SVP, News And Editorial	$445,240	$14,292	$459,532	40
Nancy C Barnes	SVP, News And Editorial	$445,240	$14,292	$459,532	40
Thomas R Hjelm	Chief Digital Officer	$399,812	$27,196	$427,008	39

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 EIDL Loans

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

1 loan

Total Borrowed

$150K

Subsidy Cost

$20K

14% of loan

Loan Count

Loan Details

$150,000

Subsidy: $20,430

Date Jun 20, 2020

Location Washington, DC

Borrower National Public Radio, Inc.

TO PROVIDE LOANS TO RESTORE AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE THE VICTIMS OF ECONOMIC INJURY TYPE DISASTERS TO PRE-DISASTER CONDITIONS

Source: Small Business Administration • Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$53.1M Grants Received

$1.8M Grants Given

70 Organizations

Top Funders

33 total

Npr Foundation

$32.4M

Corporation For Public Broadcasting 4 grants

$14.4M

Arizona Community Foundation

$2.0M

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$1.9M

American Jewish World Service Inc.

$500K

Give Back Foundation

$284K

Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

$277K

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

$227K

Ecmc Foundation

$225K

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$207K

+23 more funders

Top Grantees

37 total

Kcur-Fm KANSAS CITY, MO

$527K

Npr International Operations Inc. WASHINGTON, DC

$304K

Kqed-Fm SAN FRANCISCO, CA

$301K

Wamu-Fm 885 WASHINGTON, DC

$80K

Kpbs Public Media SAN DIEGO, CA · 2 grants

$53K

Whyy Inc. PHILADELPHIA, PA

$44K

Community Communications Inc. ORLANDO, FL · 2 grants

$37K

Alaska Public Media Inc. ANCHORAGE, AK

$33K

Wlrn (Sch Brd Miami-Dade County) MIAMI, FL

$28K

Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc. HARTFORD, CT

$25K

+27 more grantees

Npr Foundation Corporation For Public Broadcasting Arizona Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Jewish World Service Inc. Give Back Foundation Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Silicon Valley Community Foundation Ecmc Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. American Endowment Foundation The Ayco Charitable Foundation The Oregon Community Foundation St Louis Community Foundation Inc. The Chicago Community Trust Santa Barbara Foundation The New York Community Trust Seattle Foundation Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Give Lively Foundation Inc. The Bessemer Giving Fund Charities Aid Foundation America Communities Of Coastal Georgia Community Foundation Of New Jersey T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Network For Good Fund For Investigative Journalism Inc. Centre Foundation Inc. America's Charities Kcur-Fm Npr International Operations Inc. Kqed-Fm Wamu-Fm 885 Kpbs Public Media Whyy Inc. Community Communications Inc. Alaska Public Media Inc. Wlrn (Sch Brd Miami-Dade County) Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc. Wusf Public Media (Univ Of S Florida) Ideastream Radio Milwaukee Inc. Wgbh Educational Foundation Witf Inc. New England Public Media Inc. Hampton Roads Educational Vpm Media Corporation Arizona Public Media (Univ Of Arizona) Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council Wskg Public Telecommunications Counsel Western New York Public Broadcasting Association Wwno (Univ Of New Orleans) Wrvo Research Foundation Of Suny Wuot (Univ Of Tennessee) Northeastern Pennsylvania Educational Television Association Wabe (Atlanta Public Schools) Wgcu (Florida Gulf Coast Univ) Wfsu Public Media (Fl St Univ) White House Correspondents' Association

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying

1 Registrations

1 Client

Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

National Public Radio

1 filing

Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with National Public Radio Inc

Phone

(202) 513-2000

Social

Visit Website

1111 N Capitol St NE Washington, DC 200027502

National Public Radio Inc

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Content Creation

Network Distribution

Local Integration

Member Support

Programs and Initiatives

Member Station Network

Cultural Programming

Climate Coverage

Team & Leadership

John F Lansing

Michael Smith

Anya Grundmann

Edith Chapin

Leora Hanser

Christopher Nelson

Selyn Hong

Keith Woods

Gemma Hooley

Christopher Turpin

Isabel Lara

A Rima Deal

Fred Dust

Katherine Maher

Leroy Kim

Matthew Barzun

Nico Leone

Rachel Hubbard

Shawn Turner

Steven Inskeep

Michel Martin

Nancy Barnes

Peter Sagal

Rachel Martin

Scott Simon

Joel Sucherman

Will Lee

Michael Beach

Stacey Foxwell

Deborah Cowan

Emily Littleton

Danette Zaghari-Mask

Milestones

NPR Founded

Network Expansion

Peak Employment

Current Operations

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

COVID-19 EIDL Loans

Loan Details

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Top Grantees

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Taxable Partnership

Taxable Corp Trust

Lobbying Activity

Clients 1 total

Contact

Phone

Social