Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2018 , and ending 09-30-2019
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
 
 
Doing business as
NPR
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1111 NORTH CAPITOL STREET NE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20002
D Employer identification number

52-0907625
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 407,737,202
F Name and address of principal officer:
JOHN LANSING
1111 NORTH CAPITOL STREET NE
WASHINGTON,DC20002
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NPR.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1970
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: NPR WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ITS MEMBER PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS TO CREATE A MORE INFORMED PUBLIC - ONE CHALLENGED AND INVIGORATED BY A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF EVENTS, IDEAS AND CULTURES.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 23
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 22
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 1,335
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 35
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 61,861,647
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 97,140,734 109,112,881
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 142,185,731 163,474,736
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 4,060,065 1,310,839
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 8,574,133 3,809,460
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 251,960,663 277,707,916
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 276,841 1,986,515
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 144,078,971 155,969,720
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet14,414,493    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 99,507,899 114,763,884
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 243,863,711 272,720,119
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 8,096,952 4,987,797
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 357,686,876 374,768,060
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 224,754,593 234,687,968
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 132,932,283 140,080,092
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: NPR WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ITS PUBLIC RADIO STATION LICENSEES TO CREATE A MORE INFORMED PUBLIC - ONE CHALLENGED AND INVIGORATED BY A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF EVENTS, IDEAS AND CULTURES.TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION, NPR PRODUCES, ACQUIRES, AND DISTRIBUTES NONCOMMERCIAL PROGRAMMING THAT MEETS THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PUBLIC SERVICE IN JOURNALISM AND CULTURAL EXPRESSION; NPR REPRESENTS ITS MEMBER STATIONS IN MATTERS OF THEIR MUTUAL INTEREST; AND NPR PROVIDES SATELLITE INTERCONNECTION FOR THE ENTIRE PUBLIC RADIO SYSTEM.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 160,469,991 including grants of $ 1,986,515 ) (Revenue $ 90,603,053 )
NEWS AND INFORMATION, PROGRAMMING, AND ENGINEERING - NPR IS ANINTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PRODUCER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF NEWS, DIGITAL MEDIA, PROGRAMMING, AND AN INDUSTRY LEADER IN SOUNDGATHERING AND AUDIO PRODUCTION. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, NPR'SBROADCAST PROGRAMMING REACHED A WEEKLY AUDIENCE OF 27.4 MILLION PEOPLE.ABOUT 98.5% OF THE U.S. POPULATION IS WITHIN THE LISTENING AREA OF ONE OR MORE STATIONS THAT CARRY NPR PROGRAMMING. NPR PRODUCES AND/OR DISTRIBUTES 26 NEWS, TALK, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT BROADCAST PROGRAMS, AND 15 PODCAST-ONLY PROGRAMS (APPROXIMATELY 10.1 MILLION AVERAGE UNIQUE WEEKLY USERS OF NPR-PRODUCED PODCAST PROGRAMS), AND 11.5 MILLION UNIQUE VISITORS TO NPR.ORG WEEKLY, MARKING AN INCREASE OVER THE PAST YEAR OF 51% FOR PODCASTS AND A DECREASE OF 3% FOR NPR.ORG. SMART SPEAKER STREAMING WEEKLY AUDIENCE INCREASED 60% FROM THE PAST FISCAL YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, NPR PROGRAMMING IS HEARD ON SMART SPEAKERS, SATELLITE RADIO, HD RADIO, ITUNES RADIO, ON MEMBER STATION WEB STREAMS, AND INTERNATIONALLY. NPR ALSO BROADCASTS ITS PROGRAMMING TO THE U.S. MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH THE ARMED FORCES RADIO NETWORK AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL SERVICES. SOME PROGRAMS PRODUCED AND/OR DISTRIBUTED BY NPR INCLUDE: MORNING EDITION, ALL THINGS CONSIDERED, WEEKEND EDITION,FRESH AIR, THE TED RADIO HOUR, ASK ME ANOTHER, 1A, WAIT WAIT...DON'T TELL ME!, HERE & NOW, INVISIBILIA, AND NPR NEWSCASTS 24 HOURS A DAY.NPR'S DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION EXPANDS NPR'S PUBLIC SERVICE BY OFFERING NPR CONTENT FREE OF CHARGE ON THE WEB, MOBILE DEVICES, VIA DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIPS WITH THIRD-PARTY PLATFORMS AND ON OTHER EMERGING DIGITAL CHANNELS. MONTHLY, NPR'S DIGITAL CONTENT REACHES APPROXIMATELY 34,260,000 USERS. THAT CONTENT INCLUDES REAL-TIME NEWS REPORTS, LIVE AUDIO STREAMS, LIVE VIDEO STREAMS, ON-DEMAND DOWNLOADS AND STREAMS OF NPR AND MEMBER STATION AUDIO, ON-DEMAND VIDEO SEGMENTS, ARCHIVAL AUDIO SPANNING MORE THAN A DECADE, ORIGINAL TEXT STORIES AND PHOTOS, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND INSIGHT INTO REPORTS AIRING ON NPR PROGRAMS, COMMENTARY, AND CONTENT EXCLUSIVE TO THE INTERNET. SOME OF THE DIVISION'S PROJECTS THIS YEAR INCLUDED VETTING AND SELECTING A CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WHICH WILL REPLACE THE SYSTEMS CURRENTLY IN USE BY NPR AND MEMBER STATIONS, BEGINNING THE MIGRATION OF STATIONS CURRENTLY USING A LEGACY SERVICE TO THE NEW ONE, EXPANDING THE PLACEMENT OF STATION HEADLINES AND STORIES ON NPR.ORG AND THE COLLECTING AND SHARING OF EMAIL ADDRESSES WITH STATIONS, PLANNING AND DESIGNING A NEW MOBILE APPLICATION THAT WILL COMBINE THE FEATURES OF THE TWO NPR-BRANDED APPS CURRENTLY IN THE MARKET, AND LAUNCHING A NEW FUNCTION ON THE AMAZON ALEXA PLATFORM THAT ENABLES THE CONTINUOUS PLAY OF AUDIO SEGMENTS. THE DIVISION ALSO LAUNCHED A YEAR-LONG "PUBLIC RADIO INCUBATION LAB" CHARGED WITH ADDRESSING STRATEGIC CHALLENGES THAT CONFRONT OUR DIGITAL BUSINESS AND PROTOTYPING PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS. STRUCTURED AS A ROTATION PROGRAM COMPRISING STAFF FROM NPR AS WELL AS MEMBER STATIONS, THE LAB FOCUSED ON NEW APPROACHES TO SUPPORTING STATION MEMBERSHIP-SOLICITATION ON NPR'S DIGITAL PLATFORMS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PBS AND TWO MAJOR PUBLIC TV-RADIO STATIONS, WGBH AND KQED, NPR HELPED SECURE INITIAL FUNDING FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING TO HELP SUPPORT LICENSING AND IMPLEMENTATION COSTS OF THE SHARED CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DESCRIBED ABOVE AS WELL AS A "SINGLE-SIGN-ON" FEATURE THAT CAN ENABLE PUBLIC MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS TO GATHER MORE PERSONALIZED DATA FROM DIGITAL AUDIENCES IN ORDER TO ENGAGE THEM AND ACTIVATE THEM TOWARD MEMBERSHIP. THESE TWO PROJECTS ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO THE VISION OF A SHARED DIGITAL INFRASTUCTURE THAT CAN SUPPORT THE PUBLIC MEDIA SYSTEM, CREATE EFFICIENCIES OF SCALE AND COST SAVINGS AROUND COMMODITY TECHNOLOGIES, ENABLE THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES MORE NIMBLY, AND ALLOW STATIONS TO FOCUS ON MISSION-DERIVED LOCAL CONTENT, BRAND POSITIONING, AND REVENUE DEVELOPMENT.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 18,952,076 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 7,656,259 )
NPR'S DISTRIBUTION DIVISION (DISTRIBUTION) OPERATES AND MANAGESTHE PUBLIC RADIO SATELLITE SYSTEM (PRSS). PRSS IS A COMBINEDSATELLITE AND INTERNET CONTENT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE FOR PUBLICRADIO PROGRAMMING AND RELATED DIGITAL CONTENT. IN ADDITION TO ITSREGULAR OPERATIONS, DISTRIBUTION MANAGES GRANT-FUNDED NATIONALPROJECT INITIATIVES IN SUPPORT OF THE PRSS ACTIVITIES. RELATEDDIGITAL CONTENT IS COMPRISED OF NPR'S CONTENT AS WELL AS CONTENTFROM OTHER PROGRAM PRODUCERS AND INDEPENDENT RADIO PRODUCERS. THEPRSS IS AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS, REGARDLESS OF SIZE,INCOME, ORGANIZATION, OR PROGRAMMING AFFILIATION. THE ANNUALOPERATIONS OF THE PRSS ARE SUPPORTED BY THE FEES PAID BY BOTHPUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL CLIENTS FOR THEIR USE OF THE PRSS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 797,987 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 3,699,867 )
NPR'S MEMBERSHIP CONSISTED OF 264 NON-COMMERCIAL LICENSEES, OPERATING A NETWORK OF HUNDREDS OF ASSOCIATED PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS. WHEN 84 NON-MEMBER PUBLIC RADIO LICENSEES AND THEIR ASSOCIATED STATIONS ARE ALSO INCLUDED, A GRAND TOTAL OF 1,092 PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS BROADCAST PROGRAMMING LICENSED FROM NPR. NPR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE LONG ESTABLISHED, HIGHLY REGARDED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (INCLUDING MANY TOP PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES), AS WELL AS SOME OF THE LARGEST, MOST INFLUENTIAL STATION-BASED PUBLIC MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. NPR'S FINANCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTH DERIVES IN SIGNIFICANT MEASURE FROM THE STRENGTH OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE NPR MEMBER NETWORK AS A WHOLE. NPR SERVES AND COLLABORATES WITH MEMBER STATIONS IN NEWSGATHERING AND REPORTING, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, CULTURAL EVENTS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, FUNDRAISING, RADIO AND DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION, AND REPRESENTATION ON ISSUES CRITICAL TO PUBLIC BROADCASTING.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 402,013 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 80,185 )
CONSUMER PRODUCTS
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 402,013 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 80,185 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet180,622,067
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
895
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
1,335
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletRS
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N .....
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income?
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O ................
16
 
No
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
23
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
22
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
No
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
DC , AL , AK , AR , CA , CO , CT , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletNPR DEBORAH A COWAN CFO1111 NORTH CAPITOL ST NE   WASHINGTON,DC20002 (202) 513-2000
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Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) JARL MOHN......................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 39.50
.................
0.50 		X   X       645,741 0 31,164
(2) FABIOLA ARREDONDO......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(3) CHRIS BOSKIN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(4) MIKE CRANE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(5) JOHN DECKER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(6) FRED DUST......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) PAUL G HAAGA JR......................................................................
BOARD CHAIR
 0.90
.................
0.10 		X   X       0 0 0
(8) ROGER LAMAY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) NICO LEONE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) WONYA LUCAS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) LAFONTAINE E OLIVER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) JAY PEARCE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) JACQUELINE RESES......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) GOLI SHEIKHOLESLAMI......................................................................
BOARD VICE CHAIR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(15) JEFF SINE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) JOYCE SLOCUM......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) KERRY SWANSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
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Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) CONNIE WALKER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) JO ANNE WALLACE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(20) CARLOS WATSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(21) HOWARD L WOLLNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(22) JOHN S WOTOWICZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(23) CARLOS ALVAREZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(24) TIM EBY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(25) JENNIFER FERRO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(26) NEAL ZUCKERMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(27) MICHAEL F BEACH........................................................................
VP, DISTRIBUTION
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       245,282 0 33,136
(28) DEBORAH A COWAN........................................................................
CFO & TREASURER
 39.50
.......................0.50 		    X       374,712 0 26,698
(29) STANLEY M GARRISON TO 762019........................................................................
VP, TECH OPS & BRDCST ENG
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       258,524 0 34,084
(30) JONATHAN HART........................................................................
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, GC, SECRETARY
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       414,997 0 31,164
(31) GEMMA HOOLEY........................................................................
SR VP, MEMBER PARTNERSHIP
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       283,214 0 25,663
(32) ELISABETH G LANG........................................................................
ASSISTANT TREASURER
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       185,547 0 29,598
(33) LOREN A MAYOR........................................................................
PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS
 39.90
.......................0.10 		    X       473,886 0 34,023
(34) MICHAEL E RIKSEN........................................................................
VP, POLICY & REPRESENTATION
 36.00
.......................4.00 		    X       271,258 0 31,017
(35) MICHELLE M SHANAHAN........................................................................
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
 39.70
.......................0.30 		    X       235,856 0 16,782
(36) CHRISTOPHER TURPIN........................................................................
INTERIM SVP-NEWS;VP-EDITORIAL INNOV & NEWSROOM DEV
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       371,510 0 35,089
(37) KEITH M WOODS........................................................................
VP, DVRSTY IN NEWS & OPS AND ED TRNG
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       250,944 0 32,596
(38) ANYA GRUNDMANN........................................................................
SR VP, PROGRAMMING AND AUDIENCE DEV
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       316,388 0 31,862
(39) THOMAS HJELM........................................................................
CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       395,592 0 23,815
(40) MICHAEL LUTZKY........................................................................
VP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       262,678 0 29,502
(41) MARGARET GOLDTHWAITE........................................................................
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
 39.90
.......................0.10 		    X       352,033 0 16,060
(42) MATTHEW MYERS........................................................................
VP, BRAND & MARKETING
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       258,273 0 1,153
(43) STEPHANIE WITTE TO 6152019........................................................................
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
 39.00
.......................1.00 		    X       362,198 0 8,348
(44) STACEY FOXWELL........................................................................
VP, OPERATIONS
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       199,041 0 30,283
(45) SARAH GILBERT........................................................................
VP, NEWS PROGRAMMING
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       235,342 0 16,104
(46) KERRY LENAHAN........................................................................
VP, PRODUCT
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       169,793 0 9,904
(47) EMILY LITTLETON........................................................................
VP, CORP COMMUNICATIONS
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       171,146 0 12,752
(48) JOEL SUCHERMAN........................................................................
VP, NEW PLATFORM PARNERSHIPS
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       236,582 0 32,393
(49) NANCY BARNES........................................................................
SR VP, NEWS AND EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       31,732 0 1,113
(50) CARRIE STORER........................................................................
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       0 0 0
(51) STEVEN A INSKEEP........................................................................
SR. HOST, MORNING EDITION
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   453,681 0 35,398
(52) DAVID GREENE........................................................................
SR. HOST, ATC
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   331,543 0 32,441
(53) SCOTT SIMON........................................................................
SR. HOST, WE
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   424,362 0 0
(54) MICHEL MARTIN........................................................................
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT & HOST
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   349,171 0 35,398
(55) PETER SAGAL........................................................................
HOST, WWDTM
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   381,135 0 35,330
(56) MARJORIE POWELL TO 1112018........................................................................
FORMER VP, HUMAN RESOURCES
 0.00
.......................0.00 		          X 156,299 0 1,645
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 9,098,460 0 714,515
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet556
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
WHYY INC

150 NORTH SIXTH STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19106 		ACQUIRED PROGRAMS 7,531,245
TED CONFERENCES LLC

330 HUDSON STREET FLOOR 12
NEW YORK,NY10013 		ACQUIRED PROGRAMS 3,673,021
WBUR

BOSTON UNIVERSITY PO BOX 28770
NEW YORK,NY10087 		ACQUIRED PROGRAMS 3,012,827
NETWORKING CONCEPTS INC

9881 BROKEN LAND PARKWAY SUITE 402
COLUMBIA,MD210453024 		SYSTEM RENEWAL AND SUPPORT 1,989,935
C&W FACILITY SERVICES INC

4002 SOLUTION CENTER
CHICAGO,IL606774000 		JANITORIAL SERVICES 1,879,445
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet91
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 395,794
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 16,204,899
e Government grants (contributions)1e 284,885
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 92,227,303
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 109,112,881
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a STATION PROGRAMMING FEES 515100 79,789,174 79,789,174    
b DIGITAL AND EVENT SPONSORSHIP 900004 60,433,357   60,433,357  
c DISTRIBUTION SERVICES 515100 8,714,459 7,656,259 1,058,200  
d DIGITAL SERVICES 518210 5,531,095 5,531,095    
e MEMBERSHIP DUES 515100 3,699,867 3,699,867    
f All other program service revenue. 5,306,784 5,282,784 24,000  
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....MediumBullet 163,474,736
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 1,429,206   -642 1,429,848
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 2,658,586     2,658,586
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   574,214
b Less: rental expenses   0
c Rental income or (loss)   574,214
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 574,214     574,214
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   129,185,308
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 235,371 129,068,304
c Gain or (loss) -235,371 117,004
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet -118,367     -118,367
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 1,152,528
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 725,611
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 426,917 80,185 346,732  
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a PARKING GARAGE FEES 812930 379,636     379,636
b SPACE AND STUDIO LICENSE FEES 900099 178,118     178,118
c MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900004 -408,011     -408,011
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 149,743
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 277,707,916 102,039,364 61,861,647 4,694,024
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 1,701,630 1,701,630
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 284,885 284,885
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16.    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 8,631,188 3,446,182 4,948,062 236,944
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 121,330,224 96,308,832 20,823,659 4,197,733
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 6,053,753 5,064,782 881,429 107,542
9 Other employee benefits ....... 10,607,489 8,693,510 1,509,474 404,505
10 Payroll taxes ........... 9,347,066 7,250,338 1,767,448 329,280
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 1,627,836 14,115 1,613,721  
c Accounting ........... 489,370 2,134 487,236  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 201,758 34,502 167,256  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 10,189,921 6,050,962 3,927,329 211,630
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,810,784 953,190 849,602 7,992
13 Office expenses ....... 4,207,680 1,985,201 2,144,381 78,098
14 Information technology ...... 6,483,267 3,938,314 2,535,107 9,846
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 9,179,418 2,125,236 7,054,182  
17 Travel ............ 6,401,574 5,234,576 851,413 315,585
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 2,031,330 1,148,039 564,816 318,475
20 Interest ........... 5,755,160   5,755,160  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 9,702,209 1,553,466 8,148,743  
23 Insurance ... 1,222,740 4,104 1,218,636  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a CONTENT ACQUISITION 24,684,223 24,673,630 10,583 10
b CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP 16,118,669 0 8,059,335 8,059,334
c SATELLITE LEASE AND 5,031,603 5,031,603 0 0
d TRAINING, RECRUITMENT, 1,457,636 141,064 1,272,758 43,814
e All other expenses 8,168,706 4,981,772 3,093,229 93,705
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 272,720,119 180,622,067 77,683,559 14,414,493
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 12,453 1 13,855
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 12,855,933 2 15,813,000
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 12,598,310 3 9,396,378
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 36,109,560 4 32,154,198
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L .............
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L ..............
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 886,573 8 430,225
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 2,018,315 9 6,059,604
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 267,741,973
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 62,069,065 210,400,696 10c 205,672,908
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 78,934,819 11 99,903,004
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 268,983 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 3,601,234 13 5,324,888
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 357,686,876 16 374,768,060
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 31,392,486 17 42,087,985
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 22,104,148 19 25,837,072
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 171,257,959 20 166,762,911
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.. 0 22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 0 25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 224,754,593 26 234,687,968
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 114,945,844 27 118,972,732
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 17,986,439 28 21,107,360
29 Permanently restricted net assets 0 29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 132,932,283 33 140,080,092
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 357,686,876 34 374,768,060
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
277,707,916
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
272,720,119
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
4,987,797
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
132,932,283
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
2,160,012
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
140,080,092
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
 
Employer identification number

52-0907625
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv), 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and 170(b)(1)(A)(ix)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, 8, or 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 80,146,318 92,102,494 85,256,475 97,140,734 109,112,881 463,758,902
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 80,146,318 92,102,494 85,256,475 97,140,734 109,112,881 463,758,902
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 84,730,784
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 379,028,118
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 80,146,318 92,102,494 85,256,475 97,140,734 109,112,881 463,758,902
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 3,792,916 5,102,039 5,206,446 5,649,266 4,662,648 24,413,315
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 633,068 564,400 483,535 389,165 149,743 2,219,911
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 490,392,128
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
77.290 %
15
15
73.370 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2018 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2018
1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
a From 2013.......  
b From 2014.......  
c From 2015.......  
d From 2016.......  
e From 2017.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2018 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2013 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2018 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2018, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2014......  
b Excess from 2015.....  
c Excess from 2016.....  
d Excess from 2017.....  
e Excess from 2018.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: GARAGE REVENUE - 2014 AMOUNT: $ 334,070. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 339,845. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 358,861. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 366,802. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 379,636. SPACE LICENSE FEES - 2014 AMOUNT: $ 160,830. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 103,370. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 84,697. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 24,233. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 178,118. OTHER REVENUE - 2014 AMOUNT: $ 138,168. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 121,185. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 39,977. 2017 AMOUNT: $ -1,870. 2018 AMOUNT: $ -408,011.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018


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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Name of the organization
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
 
Employer identification number

52-0907625
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2
Name of organization
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
  		Employer identification number
52-0907625
Part I
Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
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Name of organization
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
  		Employer identification number

52-0907625
Part II
Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Page 4
Name of organization
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
  		Employer identification number

52-0907625
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
 
Employer identification number

52-0907625
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...............................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
Yes
 
433,234
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
Yes
 
183,094
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
No
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
616,328
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
LOBBYING ACTIVITY: FORM 990, SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1 NPR REPRESENTS NOT ONLY ITSELF, BUT ALSO THE PUBLIC RADIO SYSTEM AND PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS TO LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ENTITIES IN WASHINGTON DC. IN FULFILLING THIS ROLE, NPR STAFF MET WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THEIR STAFFS, COMMISSIONERS, AND STAFF AT THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, AND OTHER FEDERAL POLICY MAKING DEPARTMENTS DURING THE YEAR. NPR'S CONTACT WITH THESE PARTIES RELATED TO ISSUES CONCERNING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE BUDGET AND ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR AMERICA'S PUBLIC BROADCASTING SYSTEM THROUGH FUNDING TO THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING; AIRWAVES ACT; AND GENERAL ISSUES RELATED TO C-BAND SPECTRUM AND THE PUBLIC RADIO'S USE OF C-BAND FREQUENCIES FOR PROGRAMMING DISTIBUTION SPECTRUM. NPR ENGAGED A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRM TO ASSIST WITH ITS REPRESENTATION ACTIVITIES. NPR ALSO SOLICITS AND DISSEMINATES INFORMATION ABOUT PUBLIC RADIO AND ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC TO SHARE THEIR VIEWS ABOUT PUBLIC RADIO WITH EACH OTHER AND THEIR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES, DIRECTLY AND THROUGH THE AMERICAN COALITION FOR PUBLIC RADIO.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
 
Employer identification number

52-0907625
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f 0
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 316,715,900 320,927,201 301,573,900 296,837,867 316,807,270
b Contributions ... 5,396 105,201 6,044 10,147 664
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 5,401,929 18,056,470 35,223,223 21,038,416 1,568,274
d Grants or scholarships ... 0 0 0 0 0
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		12,661,059 12,977,297 14,807,864 15,320,509 20,535,218
f Administrative expenses .... 0 1,090,581 1,068,102 992,021 1,003,123
g End of year balance ...... 309,462,166 325,020,994 320,927,201 301,573,900 296,837,867
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet67.600 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet32.400 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
Yes
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....   55,753,066 55,753,066
b Buildings ....   145,456,027 22,612,941 122,843,086
c Leasehold improvements   3,546,560 2,517,762 1,028,798
d Equipment ....   52,091,438 31,018,778 21,072,660
e Other .....   10,894,882 5,919,584 4,975,298
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 205,672,908
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWNMENT FUNDS THAT SUPPORT NPR ARE HELD AND ADMINISTERED BY A RELATED ORGANIZATION, NPR FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION). THE ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF FIFTY-SIX FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY DONORS FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES (E.G., NPR'S GENERAL MISSION AND OPERATIONS, JOURNALISTIC EXCELLENCE, DIGITAL INNOVATIONS/ NEW TECHNOLOGIES, CULTURAL JOURNALISM, JAZZ JOURNALISM AND PROGRAMMING, SCIENCE JOURNALISM, AND THE OPERATION OF NPR'S FACILITIES).
FIN 48 DISCLOSURE: FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 THE EFFECTS OF A TAX POSITION CANNOT BE RECOGNIZED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNLESS IT IS "MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT" TO BE SUSTAINED BASED SOLELY ON ITS TECHNICAL MERITS AS OF THE REPORTING DATE. THE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THRESHOLD REPRESENTS A POSITIVE ASSERTION BY MANAGEMENT THAT NPR IS ENTITLED TO THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF A TAX POSITION. IF A TAX POSITION IS NOT CONSIDERED MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED BASED SOLELY ON ITS TECHNICAL MERITS, NO BENEFITS OF THE POSITION ARE TO BE RECOGNIZED. MOREOVER, THE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THRESHOLD MUST CONTINUE TO BE MET IN EACH REPORTING PERIOD TO SUPPORT CONTINUED RECOGNITION OF A BENEFIT. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2019, THERE WERE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR WHICH A LIABILITY SHOULD BE RECORDED.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
 
Employer identification number

52-0907625
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 4 4 PROGRAM SERVICES NEWS AND INFORMATION 1,307,642
EUROPE 2 2 PROGRAM SERVICES NEWS AND INFORMATION 1,058,758
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 5 5 PROGRAM SERVICES NEWS AND INFORMATION 1,664,091
NORTH AMERICA 1 1 PROGRAM SERVICES NEWS AND INFORMATION 323,377
RUSSIA/ INDEPENDENT STATES 1 1 PROGRAM SERVICES NEWS AND INFORMATION 288,612
SOUTH AMERICA 1 1 PROGRAM SERVICES NEWS AND INFORMATION 401,636
SOUTH ASIA 1 1 PROGRAM SERVICES NEWS AND INFORMATION 302,812
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 2 2 PROGRAM SERVICES NEWS AND INFORMATION 636,906
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 17 17 5,983,834
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...     0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 17 17 5,983,834
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
 
Employer identification number
52-0907625
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AMERICAN COALITION FOR PUBLIC RADIO
1111 NORTH CAPITOL STREET NE
WASHINGTON,DC20002 		82-1246245 501(C)(4) 439,854     PAYROLL, DIRECT COSTS DIRECT COSTS - GRASS ROOTS LOBBYING
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
1
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Cat. No. 50055P
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) FELLOWSHIPS 3 284,885      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: NPR OFFERS ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF A FELLOWSHIP. FELLOWSHIPS ARE PAID TO THE RECIPIENTS THROUGH NPR'S COMPENSATION PROCESS. BECAUSE NPR STAFF DIRECTLY SUPERVISE THE FELLOWS, NO ADDITIONAL MONITORING IS DEEMED NECESSARY.
FELLOWSHIPS: FORM 990, SCHEDULE I, PART III THE KROC FELLOWSHIP WAS ESTABLISHED TO IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP A NEW GENERATION OF EXTRAORDINARY JOURNALISTS FOR THE PUBLIC RADIO SYSTEM. NPR ACCEPTS SEVERAL FELLOWS EACH YEAR. THE FELLOWSHIP LASTS ONE YEAR AND INCLUDES A STIPEND PLUS BENEFITS. FELLOWS RECEIVE RIGOROUS, HANDS-ON-TRAINING IN EVERY ASPECT OF PUBLIC RADIO JOURNALISM (WRITING, REPORTING, PRODUCING, AND EDITING) FOR BOTH RADIO AND WEB. FELLOWS WORK PRIMARILY AT NPR HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, DC, THOUGH EACH FELLOWSHIP WILL INCLUDE AN ASSIGNMENT TO AN NPR MEMBER STATION. ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES MUST BE EITHER JUST COMPLETING COLLEGE OR GRADUATE SCHOOL OR BE OUT OF SCHOOL FOR ONE YEAR OR LESS. CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A RESUME, TWO REFERENCES, AND A COVER LETTER EXPLAINING WHY HE/SHE SHOULD BE SELECTED BY THE KROC FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
 
Employer identification number

52-0907625
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1JARL MOHN
PRESIDENT & CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 495,679
-------------
0 		150,000
-------------
0 		62
-------------
0 		17,875
-------------
0 		13,289
-------------
0 		676,905
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2MICHAEL F BEACH
VP, DISTRIBUTION 		(i)

(ii)		 245,230
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		52
-------------
0 		16,301
-------------
0 		16,835
-------------
0 		278,418
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3DEBORAH A COWAN
CFO & TREASURER 		(i)

(ii)		 299,693
-------------
0 		75,000
-------------
0 		19
-------------
0 		17,875
-------------
0 		8,823
-------------
0 		401,410
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4STANLEY M GARRISON TO 762019
VP, TECH OPS & BRDCST ENG 		(i)

(ii)		 258,472
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		52
-------------
0 		17,118
-------------
0 		16,966
-------------
0 		292,608
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5JONATHAN HART
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, GC, SECRETARY 		(i)

(ii)		 352,435
-------------
0 		62,500
-------------
0 		62
-------------
0 		17,875
-------------
0 		13,289
-------------
0 		446,161
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6GEMMA HOOLEY
SR VP, MEMBER PARTNERSHIP 		(i)

(ii)		 263,195
-------------
0 		20,000
-------------
0 		19
-------------
0 		17,210
-------------
0 		8,453
-------------
0 		308,877
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7ELISABETH G LANG
ASSISTANT TREASURER 		(i)

(ii)		 185,495
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		52
-------------
0 		12,772
-------------
0 		16,826
-------------
0 		215,145
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8LOREN A MAYOR
PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 371,526
-------------
0 		102,284
-------------
0 		76
-------------
0 		17,875
-------------
0 		16,148
-------------
0 		507,909
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9MICHAEL E RIKSEN
VP, POLICY & REPRESENTATION 		(i)

(ii)		 271,196
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		62
-------------
0 		17,875
-------------
0 		13,142
-------------
0 		302,275
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10MICHELLE M SHANAHAN
ASSISTANT SECRETARY 		(i)

(ii)		 225,856
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		14,658
-------------
0 		2,124
-------------
0 		252,638
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11CHRISTOPHER TURPIN
INTERIM SVP-NEWS;VP-EDITORIAL INNOV 		(i)

(ii)		 351,458
-------------
0 		20,000
-------------
0 		52
-------------
0 		17,875
-------------
0 		17,214
-------------
0 		406,599
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12KEITH M WOODS
VP, DVRSTY IN NEWS & OPS AND ED TRNG 		(i)

(ii)		 245,944
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		16,656
-------------
0 		15,940
-------------
0 		283,540
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13ANYA GRUNDMANN
SR VP, PROGRAMMING AND AUDIENCE DEV 		(i)

(ii)		 272,657
-------------
0 		35,000
-------------
0 		8,731
-------------
0 		17,875
-------------
0 		13,987
-------------
0 		348,250
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14THOMAS HJELM
CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 345,563
-------------
0 		50,000
-------------
0 		29
-------------
0 		15,365
-------------
0 		8,450
-------------
0 		419,407
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15MICHAEL LUTZKY
VP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 		(i)

(ii)		 237,602
-------------
0 		25,000
-------------
0 		76
-------------
0 		13,590
-------------
0 		15,912
-------------
0 		292,180
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16MARGARET GOLDTHWAITE
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 306,957
-------------
0 		45,000
-------------
0 		76
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		16,060
-------------
0 		368,093
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17MATTHEW MYERS
VP, BRAND & MARKETING 		(i)

(ii)		 243,273
-------------
0 		15,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,153
-------------
0 		259,426
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
18STEPHANIE WITTE TO 6152019
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 312,180
-------------
0 		50,000
-------------
0 		18
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,348
-------------
0 		370,546
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
19STACEY FOXWELL
VP, OPERATIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 198,989
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		52
-------------
0 		13,486
-------------
0 		16,797
-------------
0 		229,324
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
20SARAH GILBERT
VP, NEWS PROGRAMMING 		(i)

(ii)		 230,342
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		14,950
-------------
0 		1,154
-------------
0 		251,446
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
21KERRY LENAHAN
VP, PRODUCT 		(i)

(ii)		 159,793
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		9,904
-------------
0 		179,697
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
22EMILY LITTLETON
VP, CORP COMMUNICATIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 171,146
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		11,154
-------------
0 		1,598
-------------
0 		183,898
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
23JOEL SUCHERMAN
VP, NEW PLATFORM PARNERSHIPS 		(i)

(ii)		 229,530
-------------
0 		7,000
-------------
0 		52
-------------
0 		15,437
-------------
0 		16,956
-------------
0 		268,975
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
24STEVEN A INSKEEP
SR. HOST, MORNING EDITION 		(i)

(ii)		 453,605
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		76
-------------
0 		19,250
-------------
0 		16,148
-------------
0 		489,079
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
25DAVID GREENE
SR. HOST, ATC 		(i)

(ii)		 316,471
-------------
0 		15,000
-------------
0 		72
-------------
0 		19,250
-------------
0 		13,191
-------------
0 		363,984
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
26SCOTT SIMON
SR. HOST, WE 		(i)

(ii)		 424,286
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		76
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		424,362
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
27MICHEL MARTIN
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT & HOST 		(i)

(ii)		 324,095
-------------
0 		25,000
-------------
0 		76
-------------
0 		19,250
-------------
0 		16,148
-------------
0 		384,569
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
28PETER SAGAL
HOST, WWDTM 		(i)

(ii)		 380,089
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,046
-------------
0 		19,250
-------------
0 		16,080
-------------
0 		416,465
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
29MARJORIE POWELL TO 1112018
FORMER VP, HUMAN RESOURCES 		(i)

(ii)		 22,424
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		133,875
-------------
0 		937
-------------
0 		708
-------------
0 		157,944
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 4A MARJORIE POWELL RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAY TOTALING $133,875.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax-Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part Ⅵ, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part Ⅵ.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
 
Employer identification number
52-0907625
Part Ⅰ
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer		 (i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 2548396V0 04-07-2010 165,835,493 NPR HEADQUARTERS PROJECT X     X   X
B DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 25483VNX8 05-02-2013 88,716,473 PARTIAL REFUNDING OF 2010 BOND   X   X   X
C DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 25483VRP1 05-12-2016 81,342,438 PARTIAL REFUNDING OF 2010 BOND   X   X   X
Part Ⅱ
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 3,110,000 90,000 155,000  
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 153,850,000      
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 165,835,492 88,716,473 81,342,438  
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............     68,089,113  
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ...............        
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 154,115,380      
11 Other spent proceeds .............        
12 Other unspent proceeds .............        
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2013
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? ....   X   X   X    
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....   X X   X      
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X   X      
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X   X      
Part Ⅲ
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? ............. X   X   X      
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............... X   X   X      
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Part Ⅲ
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X   X    
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X   X   X    
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 1.360 % 1.360 % 1.360 %  
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet 17.630 % 17.630 % 17.630 %  
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 18.990 % 18.990 % 18.990 %  
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X   X   X    
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X   X   X    
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X   X   X      
Part Ⅳ
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X    
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X   X   X    
b Exception to rebate? ........   X X   X      
c No rebate due? ......... X     X   X    
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part Ⅵ the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? .....   X   X   X    
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X   X    
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
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Part Ⅳ
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X   X    
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X   X    
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X   X      
Part Ⅴ
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X      
Part Ⅵ
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE K, PART III, LINES 6(A) AND 6(B) NPR IS CLOSELY MONITORING THE PRIVATE USE OF ITS BOND-FINANCED FACILITY.
SCHEDULE K, PART IV, LINE 2(C) REBATE REPORT TO THE COMPUTATION DATE MARCH 31, 2015, WHICH REFLECTED ACTIVITY TO MARCH 31, 2015, OPINION DATED APRIL 23, 2015.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
 
Employer identification number

52-0907625
Return Reference Explanation
NET OPERATING LOSS: FORM 990-T, PART II, LINE 31 THE NET OPERATING LOSS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 9/30/2018 HAS BEEN INCREASED BY A TOTAL OF $339,370, TO REFLECT THE RETROACTIVE REPEAL OF SECTION 512(A)(7) TAXABLE TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 116-94 (12/20/2019).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 ENTITIES INDEPENDENTLY LICENSING AND OPERATING PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS BECOME NPR MEMBERS BY MEETING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS AND PAYING DUES TO NPR; IN EXCHANGE, MEMBERS MAY VOTE TO ELECT CERTAIN REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NPR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MEMBERS WILL BENEFIT FROM BROADCAST AND DIGITAL RIGHTS NEGOTIATED ON THEIR BEHALF, AS WELL AS SERVICES EXTENDED ONLY TO MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A OF THE 23 SEATS ON THE NPR BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOARD), 12 SHALL BE ELECTED FROM THE AUTHORIZED STATION REPRESENTATIVES. AS A BENEFIT OF MEMBERSHIP, EACH MEMBER STATION MAY DESIGNATE, IN WRITING, ONE STATION REPRESENTATIVE (AUTHORIZED STATION REPRESENTATIVES) WHO MAY PARTICIPATE AND VOTE TO ELECT MEMBER DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD. EACH AUTHORIZED STATION REPRESENTATIVE SHALL VOTE AND ACT FOR THE MEMBER STATION IN ALL MATTERS ON WHICH MEMBER STATIONS' VOTE AFFECTS NPR. CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE NPR BYLAWS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MEMBERSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B SAME AS 7A
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE RETURN IS PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY NPR'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT. IT IS ALSO REVIEWED BY NPR'S GENERAL COUNSEL'S OFFICE, KEY MEMBERS OF NPR'S LEADERSHIP, AND BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE FINAL VERSION IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL NPR DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C NPR REGULARLY MONITORS AND SURVEYS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. NPR'S GENERAL COUNSEL IS AUTHORIZED TO SEEK INFORMATION FROM DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES AS TO CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS, NONPUBLIC CORPORATE INFORMATION, AND GRATUITIES AS THEY DEEM APPROPRIATE, INCLUDING PERIODIC DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE INTERESTS WHICH COULD LEAD TO CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS. IN REGARDS TO ACTUAL OR APPARENT CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS, A DIRECTOR SHALL: 1) REFRAIN FROM ANY USE OF THEIR POSITION AS A DIRECTOR WHICH IS MOTIVATED BY, OR GIVES THE APPEARANCE OF BEING MOTIVATED BY, THE DESIRE FOR GAIN FOR THE DIRECTOR OR FOR ANOTHER PERSON OR ORGANIZATION WITH WHICH THEY ARE ASSOCIATED; 2) DISQUALIFY THEMSELF FROM FORMAL OR INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS WITH DIRECTORS OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY DECISIONS WHICH POSE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF SUCH DISQUALIFICATION IS NECESARRY, THE DIRECTOR SHALL INFORM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OR RELEVANT COMMITTEE OF THAT DISQUALIFICATION, AND IF THE DIRECTOR HAS NOT ALREADY DONE SO, THE CHAIR SHALL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER INFORM THE OTHER DIRECTORS OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND NPR'S GENERAL COUNSEL OF SUCH DISQUALIFICATION. IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A DIRECTOR MAY REQUEST, IN A WRITING DIRECTED TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL, THAT A DISCLOSURE BE TREATED CONFIDENTIALLY. IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION AS TO WHETHER THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE DIRECTOR, BOARD, OR COMMITTEE SHALL REQUEST A WRITTEN OPINION FROM NPR'S GENERAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE PROPRIETY OF THE DIRECTOR'S INVOLVEMENT. AFTER CONSULTING WITH NPR'S GENERAL COUNSEL, THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD SHALL MOVE THAT THE BOARD VOTE SUCH CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO REMEDY ANY VIOLATION OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR NPR DIRECTORS AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD. SUCH MOTION SHALL BE MADE AT THE CHAIR'S INITIATIVE OR AT THE REQUEST OF ANY DIRECTOR. CONFLICTS OF INTERST INVOLVING OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN DIRECTORS ARE ADDRESSED IN A SIMILAR MANNER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 NPR SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE UNDER SECTION 4958 AND REPRESENTS THE FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR SERVICES RENDERED. NPR ROUTINELY UTILIZES BENCHMARK STUDIES AND INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF MARKET COMPENSATION DATA FROM BOTH NONPROFIT AND MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS, PREPARED BY COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS, AT THE TIME OF EMPLOYEE HIRING OR WHEN SPECIAL COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS ARE AWARDED. NPR SETS COMPENSATION WITHIN THE RANGE OF THE GOING MARKET RATE. NO INDIVIDUAL HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST UNDER NPR'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPENSATION REVIEW OR DECISION MAKING PROCESS. NPR MAINTAINS ALL RECORDS REGARDING COMPENSATION DECISIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORMS 990 AND 990-T ARE POSTED AND AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT WWW.NPR.ORG (HTTP://WWW.NPR.ORG/ABOUT-NPR/XXX-XX-XXXX/PUBLIC-RADIO-FINANCES). ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY, UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHAIR AND BY RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF THE MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS PRESENT AT A MEETING AT WHICH A QUORUM IS PRESENT, DESIGNATE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF THE CHAIR, VICE-CHAIR, PRESIDENT, THE CHAIR OF EACH OF THE ADDITIONAL COMMITTEES AND BODIES DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (EXCLUDING ANY CHAIRS WHO ARE NOT DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD), AND OTHER DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY THE CHAIR, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY A MAJORITY OF DIRECTORS PRESENT AT A MEETING AT WHICH A QUORUM IS PRESENT. IF DESIGNATED, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL MEET AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIR OR OF AT LEAST THREE (3) MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE. AT THE REQUEST OF THE CHAIR, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL OVERSEE THE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPORATION BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, INCLUDING HAVING AND EXERCISING THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE CORPORATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL NO LATER THAN TEN DAYS BEFORE THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANY ACTIONS IT TAKES EXERCISING THAT AUTHORITY. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL NOT AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTIONS, APPROVE OR RECOMMEND TO MEMBERS DISSOLUTION, MERGER, OR THE SALE, PLEDGE OR TRANSFER OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE CORPORATION'S ASSETS; ELECT, APPOINT OR REMOVE DIRECTORS OR FILL VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR ON ANY OF ITS COMMITTEES; OR ADOPT, AMEND OR REPEAL THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION.
JOINT VENTURE POLICY: FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 16B NPR CONTINUES TO CONSIDER ITS OPTIONS REGARDING A JOINT VENTURE POLICY, IN THE MEANTIME, KEY NPR DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED IN THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS FOR NEW JOINT VENTURES HAVE BEEN EDUCATED AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY OF AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TO SAFEGUARD ITS EXEMPTION STATUS WHILE PARTICIPATING IN ANY BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS.
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Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
 
Employer identification number

52-0907625
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)NPR FOUNDATION
1111 NORTH CAPITOL STREET NE

WASHINGTON,DC20002
52-1795789 		GENERAL SUPPORT DC 501(C)(3) 509(A)(3) NPR INC
 
Yes
 
(2)AMERICAN COALITION FOR PUBLIC RADIO
1111 NORTH CAPITOL STREET NE

WASHINGTON,DC20002
82-1246245 		INFORMATION DC 501(C)(4)   NPR INC
 
Yes
 










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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) NATIONAL PUBLIC MEDIA

156 W 56 ST
NEW YORK,NY10019
26-1156765 		MEDIA UNDERWRITER NY NPR ASSET HOLDING COMPANY
  		RELATED 170,077     No     No 72.000 %












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) NPR ASSET HOLDING COMPANY INC

1111 NORTH CAPITOL ST NE
WASHINGTON,DC20002
83-2226766 		HOLDING COMPANY DC NPR INC
  		C -202,808 5,841,631 100.000 %   No












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) NPR FOUNDATION

 C 16,204,899 FMV
(2) NATIONAL PUBLIC MEDIA LLC

 N 240,286 FMV
(3) NPR FOUNDATION

 O 89,618 FMV
(4) AMERICAN COALITION FOR PUBLIC RADIO

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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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