IRA Gifts - PBS Wisconsin

By making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to Friends of PBS Wisconsin, you can make a meaningful gift that helps sustain trusted journalism, arts and cultural programs, educational resources, and the stories that connect communities across our state.

For many donors, this is one of the most effective ways to give, allowing them to support PBS Wisconsin while potentially reducing taxable income

Why many donors choose IRA gifts

Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA may allow you to:

Support PBS Wisconsin in a tax-efficient way
Satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD)
Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to our organization
Reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize deductions
Make a meaningful gift today using funds already designated for distribution

How to make an IRA gift

Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution is simple.

Step 1 — Contact your IRA plan administrator
Request that a Qualified Charitable Distribution be made directly from your IRA to Friends of PBS Wisconsin, Inc

Step 2 — Direct the transfer
Your IRA administrator can transfer funds directly to the organization.

Transfer information

To make a Qualified Charitable Distribution, please direct your IRA administrator to send your gift to:

Friends of PBS Wisconsin, Inc.
Attn: Eric Greiling
821 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706

Federal Tax ID: 23-7300462

Step 3 — Let us know
Please contact our team to let us know your gift is coming so we can ensure it is properly credited and thank you for your support.

PBS Wisconsin encourages donors to consult their financial or tax advisor regarding their individual circumstances.