Keep WNRN Strong
The rescission of federal funding for public media left a $200,000 gap in our yearly budget. Now, we need your help to keep independent music and community storytelling alive.
What Happened
When Congress revoked federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) in July 2025, WNRN lost $200,000 in annual support overnight. This funding helped cover music licensing, community storytelling, and the independent programming you count on.
The Challenge Ahead
The loss of CPB funding is not a one‑time crisis—it creates a permanent gap in our annual budget. Because we’re listener‑supported and non‑commercial, the only way to make up for this loss is through the generosity of our community. Your gift keeps music discovery alive, brings artists into our studios, and ensures WNRN stays independent.
How You Can Help
Becoming an Evergreen Member is the most effective way to sustain WNRN. A monthly gift to the station:
- Powers music discovery and keeps independent voices on the air
- Brings Commonwealth and national artists into our studios for live sessions
- Fuels community storytelling through our Hear Together program
- Sustains WNRN through the ups and downs of every year
Not yet a Member? Join now.
Already a Member? Increasing your annual or monthly membership payment can go a long way—log in to your donor portal to update your account or email membership@wnrn.org.
Other Ways to Give
- Make a one-time donation to our Refund the Defund Campaign
- Donate by Check: Make checks payable to Stu-Comm Inc. and mail to 2250 Old Ivy Rd, Suite 2 Charlottesville VA 22903
- Give through your Donor Advised Fund
- Transfer a gift of stock
- Donate your vehicle
- Establish a Legacy Gift through your will, living-trust, or estate plan
To learn more about any of these options, connect with Sara, WNRN’s Director of Fundraising.
You're In Good Company
During our Refund the Defund Fund Drive, listeners responded in record numbers:
391 brand new members
joined WNRN
166 lapsed members
renewed
526 current members
gave above and beyond
Your Gift Matters
Every contribution—monthly or one‑time—helps close the funding gap and keeps WNRN’s music, artists, and community stories on the air. Thank you for supporting Independent Music Radio.