What’s currently happening?
In July 2025, Congress approved the elimination of federal funding for public media, ending long-standing support for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), NPR, PBS, and hundreds of local stations nationwide. Despite the loss of this critical funding stream, public media continues to play an essential role: providing free, noncommercial access to trusted news, educational programming, and cultural storytelling. For many communities — especially rural and underserved areas — public media is a vital source of local information, emergency alerts, and lifelong learning. This list highlights nonprofits working to preserve and strengthen public media for all Americans
How can you help?
Charity Navigator has gathered a list of highly rated 4-star nonprofits working to sustain public media in the face of these funding cuts. Your support can help protect essential news coverage, educational programming, and local storytelling. Donate to one — or many — through the Giving Basket and help ensure these trusted sources continue to inform, inspire, and connect communities nationwide.
If you are a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) public media organization affected by the recent funding rescission, our partner Golden is offering support. Please visit this link to learn more and apply.
