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The donations, from the philanthropist Connie Ballmer and an anonymous donor, will support the network’s long-term strategy.
NPR said the donation from Ballmer, the largest to the public radio network by a living donor, will help offset the loss of federal funding in 2025.
Billionaire Connie Ballmer and an anonymous donor showered the radio giant in donations, months after Congress stripped federal dollars for public media.
After 25 years at The Washington Post, he became a top executive in public broadcasting, helping secure a historic $200 million donation for NPR.
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“There were substantial donations made.”
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