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CASH GIFTS

A gift of cash is an easy way for you to make a gift to Milwaukee PBS. You can make an immediate impact on our mission and benefit from a charitable income tax deduction. Checks should be made out to Milwaukee PBS and mailed to:

Milwaukee PBS 
Attn: Emmet Liston
1036 N 8th Street, 4th Floor 
Milwaukee, WI 53233

GIVING THROUGH IRA DISTRIBUTIONS
At age 72, IRA owners are required by law to take mandatory minimum distributions. An increasingly popular way to make gifts tax-free, transfers to Milwaukee Public Television must be made directly from the IRA or by writing a check from the IRA up to a $100,000 limit. Now that the IRA Charitable Rollover legislation is passed permanently, this enables donors to plan each year in advance. Please find a sample letter of instruction for your financial institution here.

Full Legal Name: Milwaukee PBS 
Federal Tax I.D. Number: 39-1341603

GIVING THROUGH DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
Through Donor-Advised Funds, you make irrevocable contributions to a fund you establish, often in your name or to honor a family member. The most typical charitable sponsors are community foundations and funds affiliated with financial service firms. You then claim a charitable deduction for income tax purposes and recommend that money be granted to Milwaukee PBS. These organizations work closely with us to fulfill your charitable goals. Please allow 2-3 months for your recommendation to be fulfilled by calendar year end.

Benefits include:

  • Subscription to FINE TUNING programming magazine
  • Subscription to INSIDE STORY newsletter
  • Subscription to STORYLINES weekly email updates
  • On-Demand access to thousands of hours of PBS programs, ready to stream on your television or favorite mobile device with Milwaukee PBS Passport. Learn more!


Plus…

  • Invitations to exclusive screenings and station events
  • Complimentary parking for events held at the Milwaukee PBS studios
    Personalized service for your membership questions
  • Private guided tours of the Milwaukee PBS studios
  • On-air recognition of your support of Milwaukee PBS
  • Spotlight on-air recognition of your support of Milwaukee PBS (gifts of $20,000+)

Helpful Resources

Inform us of your planned gift

This confidential form will ensure your gift intentions are fulfilled.

Suggested Bequest Language (PDF)

Download this template to add a charitable component to your plans.

Legal Name and Tax ID
Milwaukee PBS
1036 N. 8th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Federal Tax ID: ??-??????