Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) is funded through a diverse mix of sources, much like NPR, but with its own regional flavor:
Listener support: A major portion of MPR’s funding comes from individual donations, especially from sustaining members who contribute monthly. MPR has historically had one of the highest levels of recurring donors among public radio networks.
Corporate sponsorships and underwriting: Businesses support MPR in exchange for on-air acknowledgments, helping fund programming while keeping it commercial-free. Foundation and philanthropic grants: MPR receives support from charitable foundations that fund journalism, arts, and education initiatives. Federal funding (indirectly): Like other public media, MPR benefits from grants distributed by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). In 2025, MPR was among 16 Minnesota public media organizations sharing over $17 million in CPB funding. Program sales and distribution: Through its parent company, American Public Media Group, MPR also produces and distributes national programs, generating additional revenue. MPR publishes detailed financial reports and IRS filings each year, which offer a transparent look at how funds are raised and spent.