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.

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.

Clint Walz

MANAGING DIRECTOR,INDIVIDUAL GIVING

608-263-2185

Travis Lamensky

Director of Individual&Legacy Giving

608-262-2629

Lindsey Meekhof

Director of Individual& Legacy Giving

608-890-1322

Russ Witt

Individual Giving Manager

608-890-4072