WOSU Holds Fundraising Campaign in Response to Federal Funding Cuts
WOSU Public Media, the NPR affiliate serving Columbus and Central Ohio, recently wrapped up a high-stakes, two-day fundraising campaign to address a sharp drop in federal support.
Held on July 31 and August 1 on WOSU 89.7 FM, the fundraiser was launched in direct response to federal budget cuts affecting the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the agency responsible for distributing funds to NPR and PBS member stations nationwide.
According to George Davis III, Director of Marketing and Communications at WOSU, the station is facing the loss of approximately $2 million in federal support, which makes up 13% of WOSU’s total operating budget.
Why the Fundraiser Was Necessary
These cuts follow a bill passed by Congress, which initiates the phase-out of CPB funding across the country. Public broadcasters in Ohio alone will lose around $13.3 million, while the total national impact exceeds $1.1 billion, as reported.
“Losing this funding is a serious challenge, but our mission to serve the Columbus community remains,” said Davis. “We are working with local, university, and national partners to ensure WOSU’s future and preserve independent, community-driven journalism.”
WOSU’s emergency appeal to its audience aims to strengthen its financial resilience, allowing it to continue offering trusted news, educational programming, and cultural content to Ohio residents.
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