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A snapshot of JPR funding without federal support

Funding for JPR comes from a variety of sources including individual donors, business support and, prior to July 2025, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Now that Congress and President Trump have eliminated federal funding for all public radio and television stations in the country, JPR's financial structure looks different.

In FY2025, CPB funding accounted for about 15% of our budget ...

A pie chart illustrating JPR funding sources for FY25

During our current fiscal year, FY2026, we will adapt to reduce expenses while maximizing our other income streams — primarily Listener Contributions and Dividends from our Endowment Fund, which has been built over the past several years mainly through donor directed investments and bequests and planned gifts from JPR listeners.

A pie chart illustrating JPR funding sources for FY26

We're grateful for the wonderful community spirit and generosity that has fueled our work since 1969. And, we're confident that, together with our listeners, we can meet this moment to develop a new sustainable way to operate that preserves our core services to the region.

Paul Westhelle oversees management of JPR's service to the community.  He came to JPR in 1990 as Associate Director of Broadcasting for Marketing and Development after holding jobs in non-profit management and fundraising for a national health agency. He's a graduate of San Jose State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Congress and the President have spoken. While this is a devastating result, JPR's commitment to its mission and values and our resolve to achieve them remain stronger than ever. Together with NPR, we’ll continue to bring you rigorous journalism, local news, courageous storytelling, and inspired music – every day. Help us increase listener support by 25% to make up for lost federal funding.