Government grants and contributions from private, family, corporate and community foundations are important sources of support for WETA.

Often providing seed money or capstone funds for WETA projects, foundation and government support makes it possible for WETA to develop new national and local productions; implement community outreach initiatives, such as Ready to Learn; and continue bringing our viewers and listeners their favorite programs, like Around Town.

Foundations and government agencies provide roughly 9 percent of WETA's annual revenue. WETA's Foundation and Government Development staff raises money for general operations as well as for a number of WETA projects.

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To learn more about how your foundation can help support the work of WETA or if you have a question for our staff, please contact us online.

Featured Foundation Funder

The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region

Established in 1973, The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region leverages the philanthropic investments of families, individuals and corporate donors with the expertise and resources of the area's largest community of givers. The Community Foundation is a collection of funds that support nonprofits that address our community's most pressing needs and works to enrich our lives.

The Community Foundation has assets of $310 million and 420 philanthropic funds. Last year, donors with funds at The Community Foundation awarded over $76 million to nonprofit organizations, with nearly 70% of these grants supporting programs in the region.