Edith Chapin, who is also acting chief content officer, has been editor in chief of the public radio network since 2023.

Edith Chapin, the top editor and acting chief content officer of NPR, will leave the organization later this year, according to two people with knowledge of her decision.

Ms. Chapin’s decision comes at a delicate time for NPR. Last week, Congress cut all $500 million in annual federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which backs NPR and its members. While only a tiny portion of NPR’s funding comes from those federal grants, the vote could have seismic effects on many of its member stations.

Ms. Chapin informed Katherine Maher, NPR’s chief executive, of her intention to step down before lawmakers approved the cuts, according to the people with knowledge of her decision. She will stay at NPR for a period of time to help with the transition.