Grants from donor-advised funds help sustain trusted journalism, educational resources for families and classrooms, arts and cultural programming, and the stories that connect communities across Wisconsin.
Why give through your donor-advised fund?
Recommending a grant from your DAF allows you to:
- Support PBS Wisconsin in a simple and convenient way
- Recommend gifts whenever it’s right for you
- Direct support to the causes and organizations you care about most
- Centralize your charitable giving in one place
Donor-advised funds
PBS Wisconsin accepts grants from most donor-advised funds, including:
- American Endowment Foundation
- Fidelity Charitable
- Schwab Charitable
- Vanguard Charitable
- Most community funds
How to recommend a grant
Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution is simple.
Step 1 — Contact your DAF sponsor
Log in to your donor-advised fund provider and recommend a grant.
Step 2 — Use our legal information
Friends of PBS Wisconsin, Inc.
Federal Tax ID: 23-7300462
Mailing Address:
821 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53706
Step 3 — Let us know
If possible, please ask your fund administrator to include your name and address with the grant so we can properly thank you and share the impact of your support.
Consider naming PBS Wisconsin as a beneficiary
You may also choose to name Friends of PBS Wisconsin as a beneficiary of your donor-advised fund. By designating Friends of PBS Wisconsin to receive all or a portion of your fund after your lifetime, you can help ensure that future generations continue to benefit from trusted journalism, educational programming, and Wisconsin storytelling.
To do so, simply list:
Friends of PBS Wisconsin, Inc.
Federal Tax ID: 23-7300462
PBS Wisconsin encourages donors to consult their financial or tax advisor regarding their individual circumstances.
Looking for other ways to give? Explore these options.
Questions? We’re happy to help
If you’re considering recommending a grant from your donor-advised fund, our team would be glad to assist you.
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