- Corporate sponsorship: Businesses and organizations provide financial support to NPR in exchange for underwriting credits during broadcasts. According to NPR's 2021 Annual Report, corporate sponsorship accounted for 31% of its total revenue.
- Individual donations:Listeners and supporters can make one-time or recurring donations to NPR. Individual donations accounted for 32% of NPR's total revenue in 2021.
- Foundation grants:NPR receives grants from foundations and charitable organizations to support specific programs and initiatives. Foundation grants accounted for 19% of NPR's total revenue in 2021.
- Government funding:NPR receives a small amount of funding from the federal government through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). Government funding accounted for 7% of NPR's total revenue in 2021.
- Other sources:NPR also generates revenue through merchandise sales, event sponsorships, and other miscellaneous sources. Other sources accounted for 11% of NPR's total revenue in 2021.