Support valuable, distinctive programming

We are gratified by the extraordinary generosity of the many members, donors and funders who support APM’s myriad public radio services. That philanthropic support forms the foundation for all we do. Be it locally produced journalism, in-depth documentaries or live music recordings, the original programming and digital content we create requires significant time, expertise and resources.

As a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, American Public Media relies on gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations to help us fulfill our public service mission. Donors and funders are our most important source of financial support to bring you the news, music and cultural programming you love.

Individual support

By contributing to American Public Media, you support our on-air programming and distribution directly to listeners. Individual gifts to APM programs are an important part of our financial health, and the quality of our programming. Unless otherwise specified, gifts to shows are unrestricted and support the operations of American Public Media.

Sustaining Memberships

A Sustaining Membership is an unrestricted monthly gift that you can pay in a convenient, ongoing way. Each month, we will charge your credit or debit card or withdrawal from your checking account the amount you specify. Your Sustaining Membership will automatically continue unless you choose to cancel or change it. You can increase, decrease or stop your donation at any time by calling us at 800-228-7123 or using the buttons below. Sustainers are crucial to providing an ongoing base of community support that we can rely on, so you can continue to rely on American Public Media.

Planned Giving

Explore opportunities to support the future of public media with a Planned Gift.

Foundation and Corporate Support

With millions of listeners nationwide, we rely on foundation and corporate support in order to inform, enrich and inspire people with our trusted and distinctive programming. There are many opportunities for foundations to support American Public Media, whether it’s through designated programming support or vital operating grants.

We appreciate the generosity of the many corporate and foundation donors who support Minnesota Public Radio, American Public Media and Southern California Public Radio.Thank you!

Current Institutional Supporters:

• 3M

• The Ahmanson Foundation

• American Realty Advisors

• The Angell Foundation

• Annenberg Foundation

• Laura and John Arnold Donor Advised Fund

• Arts Midwest

• Asian Americans Advancing Justice – LA

• The Atlas Family Foundation

• Augustine Foundation

• L.A. Partnership for Early Childhood Investment/Baby Futures Fund

• Bank of America

• Edward R. Bazinet Charitable Foundation

• The James Ford Bell Foundation

• Bermudez Projects

• Blandin FoundationBoss Foundation

• Braman & Associates Inc.

• California Community Foundation

• The California Endowment

• The California Wellness Foundation

• California HealthCare Foundation

• Capital GroupCardenas Markets

• The Cargill Foundation

• Carlson Family Foundation

• The Carolyn Foundation

• Johnny Carson Foundation

• The Annie E. Casey Foundation

• Aaron Copland Fund for Music

• The Cygnet Foundation

• Delta Dental of Minnesota

• Deluxe Corporation Foundation

• The Carl and Roberta Deutsch Foundation

• Ecolab Foundation

• Edison International

• Emerson Process Management – Rosemount Inc.

• Entravision

• Ford Foundation

• Sidney E. Frank Foundation

• General Mills Foundation

• The George Family Foundation

• Giant Panda Management

• Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

• Goldhirsh Foundation

• S.L. Gimbel Foundation Fund

• Hartz Foundation

• The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation

• The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

• Horton Holding Inc.

• IDS Real Estate Group

• Interstate Parking

• The Investigative News Network Innovation Fund, on behalf of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

• The James Irvine Foundation

• Art and Martha Kaemmer Fund of HRK Foundation

• The Kendeda Fund

• John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

• KQED

• Kraus-Anderson Insurance

• The Kresge Foundation

• L.E. Waters Construction

• Henry Luce Foundation

• Lumina Foundation

• John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

• MAHADH Fund of HRK Foundation

• Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

• Marisla Foundation

• The McKnight Foundation

• Mei Hu Chu Foundation

• Kenneth & Harle Montgomery Foundation

• Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

• Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors

• The Mosaic Company Foundation

• National Trust for Historic Preservation

• Newman’s Own Foundation

• The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation

• The Osprey Foundation

• Pacific Life Foundation

• Pacific Rim Printers & Mailers

• Park Century School

• The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation

• The Pentair Foundation

• Phyllis S. Poehler / Walter E. Stremel Charitable Trust

• Partners in Preservation

• Carl and Eloise Pohlad Family Foundation

• QueensCare Charitable Division

• Elizabeth C. Quinlan Foundation, Inc.

• Red Wing Shoe Company Foundation

• Margaret Rivers Fund

• The Rose Hills Foundation

• Rosenthal Family Foundation

• Roth Family Foundation

• Second Harvest Heartland

• Securian Foundation

• SHAPCO Printing Inc.

• Sit Investment Associates Foundation

• Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

• Southern California Gas Company

• Spencer Foundation

• Squid & Squash Foundation

• Starr Foundation

• Sugimoto Family Foundation

• Target

• Tennant Foundation

• Thomson Reuters

• Tikun Olam Foundation

• Twin Cities Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

• University of Southern California

• U.S. Bank Foundation

• USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

• Valspar Foundation

• Wells Fargo

• Wells Fargo Foundation – Minnesota

• Wenger Foundation

• WHH Foundation

Government Support

• Saint Paul Cultural STAR Program

• Corporation for Public Broadcasting

• Minnesota Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund

• Minnesota Historical & Cultural Heritage Grants

• National Endowment for the Arts

• National Endowment for the Humanities

• National Historical Publications and Records Commission