Partners Making the Bridge Fund Possible
The Public Media Bridge Fund is made possible by the rapid and generous response of philanthropic leaders across the country. Their support helps us secure essential public media service in communities at greatest risk of losing it.
Lead Funders
We gratefully acknowledge the funders who have contributed $100,000 or more to launch and accelerate the Bridge Fund.
TruBob
Fund
Malott Family Foundation
Lillian Lincoln Foundation
Chris & Melody Malachowsky Family Foundation
Mallory & Diana Walker, Washington DC
Barbara & Amos Hostetter
Susan Byrd Fund
Coxe Family Fund
Cedar Tree Foundation
The Dolby
Family
Procton Family Foundation
Weissman Family Foundation
Pierre and Pamela Omidyar Fund
Amy & Steve Louis Foundation
The Woodtiger Fund
Commitments as of January 1, 2026
Why Your Support Matters
Local public media is at a critical turning point. With CPB funding eliminated, up to 115 stations serving 43 million Americans are at risk of deep cuts or closure. Nearly 60 years of public and private investment in journalism, education, and emergency communication is at stake.
If you believe in the power of public media to inform, educate, and inspire communities, consider supporting your local station and contributing to the Public Media Bridge Fund.
Supporting the Bridge Fund helps protect
Trusted local service
4,400+ local journalists
Emergency and public-safety infrastructure
Ways to Support the Bridge Fund
Whether through an online contribution or institutional grantmaking, your support helps sustain local public media service for the communities that need it most.
Online Giving Make a gift online through our secure donation form. Donate
Institutional & Major Giving For foundations, donor-advised funds, and major gifts, the Bridge Fund can provide detailed information on giving options and impact.
Contact For funding and philanthropic inquiries, reach out to Colin Hamilton at colin@publicmedia.co