NPR Foundation

NPR Foundation

The NPR Foundation was established in 1992 as the sole supporting organization for National Public Radio, Inc. It raises contributions and maintains an endowment whose income flows to NPR for content production and infrastructure. The endowment holds positions across private equity, venture capital, distressed debt, and real assets. Confirmed holdings include limited-partner interests in Thirteen Partners Private Equity 5, Farallon Capital Institutional Partners, Two Sigma Spectrum U.S. Fund, Commonfund Natural Resources Partners VII, and Aether Real Assets V. Geographic exposure spans the United States and global markets through these vehicles. The foundation also owns the NPR headquarters building at 1111 North Capitol Street NE in Washington, DC. The foundation lists 55 donor-advised funds within the endowment. Service providers include Pathstone as investment advisor and Graystone Consulting. Board members participate in CFA Society Washington, DC and CAIA Association events. Governance centers on a board that also serves NPR Inc., creating a direct operational link between endowment returns and the parent media organization without intermediary fund vehicles.