NPR

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    • 1967 Lyndon Johnson signed the [http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Broadcasting_Act_of_1967 National Broadcasting Act]
    • Formed in 1970
    • Annual Revenue: $159 million
    • Net Income: $18.9 million
    • Endowment: $258 million
    • Staff: More than 700 People
    • President and Founder: Kevin Klose, John A Herrmann, Jr., Foundation Chair
    • 26 million Americans tune in weekly
    • First Air date: April 1971
  • National Public Radio (NPR) is a non-profit membership organization and receives its funding through membership fees, corporate sponsorship, donations and in-house fundraising.

    NPR was founded in 1970 and is one of the largest producers and distributors of commercial free news, entertainment programs and talk radio. It services over 750 radio stations. It is the company's goal to reach coverage in every part of the United States. WFMU radio in New Jersey had spent over $400 million in legal fees to fight NPR over territorial conflicts.

    NPR also broadcasts two of the most listened to radio programs: Morning Edition and All Things Considered. It is regarded as one of the most trusted radio broadcast news networks in the United States.

  • Address

    • 635 Massachusetts Avenue
    • Washington, DC 20001
    • Tel: (202) 513-2000
    • Fax: (202) 513-3329

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