Connie Ballmer

The Obama Presidential Foundation received six donations exceeding $50 million, including a $125 million contribution from Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, the largest recorded. Jeff Bezos donated $100 million, requesting a plaza be named after Rep. John Lewis, while Connie Ballmer and the Hutchins Family Foundation also made significant contributions. Funds support initiatives like the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for public service.

NPR is offering buyouts to approximately 300 employees due to a budget gap of $8 million, despite receiving $113 million in charitable gifts last month. The outlet is seeking up to 30 staffers to accept the buyout by May 26. Layoffs could take place if not enough staffers take a buyout.

A billionaire NPR fan and wife of the LA Clippers owner donated $80 million to a radio station after President Trump eliminated its federal funding. The donation aims to support the radio station amid the funding cut.

Connie Ballmer, wife of former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and co-founder of the Ballmer Group, donated $80 million to NPR to support digital innovation. The donation comes after Trump and Congress cut public media funding, though it remains a fraction of NPR's annual budget, and the money has conditions that may lead to job cuts.

NPR received $113 million in donations, including $80 million from Democratic donor Connie Ballmer, to expand digital capabilities and support public media after losing government funding under Trump. The funding comes amid accusations of liberal bias and efforts to stabilize NPR's finances following budget cuts.

NPR received $113 million in donations, including a record $80 million from Connie Ballmer, the largest gift from a living donor to the public radio network. The funds will help offset the loss of federal funding in 2025.

NPR received $113 million in charitable gifts, with Connie Ballmer contributing $80 million. Ballmer expressed hope that the funding would provide stability and innovation for NPR's national network.