Spring drive received pledges totaling $373,000 from 2,696 listeners

WYPR today announced the station’s long-standing spring drive, which ran from March 4-9, resulted in $373,000 in pledges, the most of any pledge drive in station history.

During the six-day drive, more than 2,696 listeners pledged funds to Baltimore’s NPR station. Of those pledges, 69% were a sustaining gift and 40% were from new members. Ten percent of current sustaining members increased their monthly gift.

"These fund drive numbers indicate widespread support for WYPR's truthful, unbiased journalism delivered in a civil manner as only public radio can do,” said Tony Brandon, general manager for WYPR. “And, they are a repudiation of fake news, unsubstantiated claims and alternate facts."

WYPR is a National Public Radio station serving Baltimore, the state of Maryland, and beyond. WYPR was founded in 2002 by local community members. It is an independent licensee with a diverse Board of Directors consisting of Maryland residents. In addition to airing national and international radio features, WYPR excels in local programming including its news, public affairs, and cultural programs. WYPR is located at 88.1 FM on the radio dial and at 2216 N. Charles Street in Baltimore. As a listener-supported radio station, all contributions to the station are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. For more information, visit www.wypr.org or call 410-235-1660.